July 10 / 16.50 Worcester

16.50

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Radio Wyvern – Where Worcester Comes First Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3406.24
  • 2m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Radio Wyvern – Where Worcester Comes First Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 5744-2

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Just 1-13 over hurdles and 1lb wrong here but kept on well for fourth of 13 at Taunton (3m, soft) in April and lost out only by a short head in tactical, three-runner contest last month; no surprise if she features.
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7th

8

25th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

15:25 Ludlow

Rubys Reward

10st 2lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Debra Hamer

held up in rear

12/1

7th

8

25th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

15:25 Ludlow

Rubys Reward

10st 2lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Debra Hamer

held up in rear, some headway 2 out, never near to challenge

12/1

15

6th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

14:55 Chepstow

Rubys Reward

10st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Debra Hamer

Scored at Worcester (2m7f, good) in July last year off 1lb lower mark; generally consistent since but relatively exposed and others look to have more scope.

11/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 4/58-P D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
4-8 in points since joining David Brace; ran very poorly over fences here when back under rules last month but his current hurdle mark is workable if the refitted cheekpieces perk him up; versatile regarding ground.
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2nd

2

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

15:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Classic Concorde

11st 10lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: David Brace

Veteran who is on a losing run but ran well enough for a long way in a Class 2 handicap at Chepstow two months ago (2m7f, good to soft) to command respect at this lower level; goes well on this ground.

6/1

10th

1

11th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

17:10 Chepstow

Classic Concorde

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: David Brace

Won twice over C&D in 2023-24 season and ran well when fourth over C&D in February but this 12yo is far too inconsistent to rely upon nowadays, and has been absent since two heavy defeats in the spring.

20/1

5

24th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Warwick

Classic Concorde

10st 13lb

J: Connor Brace

T: David Brace

Veteran who has proved far from consistent since winning a Pertemps qualifier at Chepstow 14 months ago; not the percentage call.

16/1

11/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 56-221 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Improved form since switched to handicaps this season, most recently when rallying gamely to prevail by a neck at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good; first-time tongue-tie) 23 days ago; drew clear with the runner-up there and is only 3lb higher here; won't mind if there's rain about; likely contender.
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2nd

2

29th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

14:37 Fakenham

Karavomylos

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Two solid efforts in staying chases in June and July (RPRs of 98 and 101), form that would give him leading claims; below that level in two runs over hurdles since but has had wind surgery since and returns to fences off 4lb lower since his latest run over fences; looks a major player.

2/1

2nd

2

29th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

14:37 Fakenham

Karavomylos

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Two solid efforts in staying chases in June and July (RPRs of 98 and 101), form that would give him leading claims; below that level in two runs over hurdles since but has had wind surgery since and returns to fences off 4lb lower since his latest run over fences; looks a major player.

2/1

5

11th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

19:05 Uttoxeter

Karavomylos

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Launched chasing career with two very respectable runs in June and again ran okay when sixth of ten on last month's hurdling return at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good); continues to edge down the weights and won't mind if the ground softens; could have a say.

8/1

Form: 464-66

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly when fourth at Southwell (3m2f, good) in February but has not been firing on all cylinders this year; cheekpieces added for last two runs; needs to up his game; raced mainly on good ground.
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7th

9

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Fantomas

10st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Battled on well to score off 5lb higher at Hereford (3m1f, good) in March 2024 and is also suited by this C&D but has performed poorly on all four appearances since last June and needs to turn a corner.

12/1

7th

9

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Fantomas

10st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Battled on well to score off 5lb higher at Hereford (3m1f, good) in March 2024 and is also suited by this C&D but has performed poorly on all four appearances since last June and needs to turn a corner.

12/1

11

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:44 Chepstow

Fantomas

10st 7lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

midfield

16/1

Form: /8PP-8

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Placed in 2m4f maiden here in summer 2021 (good ground) but lightly raced and very disappointing since; difficult to enthuse over.
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11

11th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Worcester

Trickalight

11st 2lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Deborah Cole

Stuck to her task very well when second off lowly handicap mark at Fontwell (2m3f, good) in May but safely held twice since and now 0-13 over hurdles; headgear switched today.

50/1

9th

10

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

19:20 Fontwell

Trickalight

10st 8lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Deborah Cole

led, raced in second when headed 2nd, weakened after 3 out

6/1

7th

10

23rd May 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:58 Market Rasen

Trickalight

10st 5lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Deborah Cole

prominent, weakened before 2 out

6/1

Form: /230-2

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his Southwell win in summer 2020 but kept on well for second there (3m, good) last month, after a layoff, and has good each-way claims if in similar form again; handles good to soft ground but anything slower would be a worry.
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7th

9

23rd Jul 2023

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:52 Stratford

Racing Spirit

10st 4lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

An 11yo who has yet to add to his Southwell win in summer 2020; ran well back there in June but then well behind Classic Concorde at Worcester.

14/1

6th

8

10th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Racing Spirit

10st 6lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Yet to add to his Southwell win in summer 2020 but kept on well for second there (3m, good) last month, after a layoff, and has good each-way claims if in similar form again; handles good to soft ground but anything slower would be a worry.

7/1

Form: 0P5-8P

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who hasn't shown a great deal over hurdles or fences for new stable this year; might be aided by first-time cheekpieces here but is not the most obvious answer; has form on good and soft ground.
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4th

2

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:25 Sedgefield

King Otis

12st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: James Owen

prominent behind clear leaders

16/1

4th

2

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:25 Sedgefield

King Otis

12st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: James Owen

prominent behind clear leaders

16/1

3rd

4

12th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

12:50 Huntingdon

King Otis

10st 11lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: James Owen

in touch with leaders on outer, headway and went second before 3 out, went clear with winner home turn, no extra when jockey dropped whip before last, weakened and lost second run-in

14/1

Form: 0-1V5P CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Bounced back to form with shock 2m4f course win (good) in May and ran much better than finishing position (fifth) suggests at Southwell (3m, good) last month but flopped badly on his latest outing and is not one to rely upon; forecast rain a likely negative.
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8

2nd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell

Stripe Of Honour

10st 5lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Anthony Day

Veteran who rediscovered some form and was placed twice (once over C&D) in June/July; not quite in same form on latest outing 11 weeks ago but still enters calculations.

7/1

4th

12

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Worcester

Stripe Of Honour

10st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Anthony Day

Veteran who has rediscovered some form and been placed twice (once over C&D) in recent weeks; slightly out of the weights today, though, and some of his younger rivals look much more interesting.

14/1

9

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Stripe Of Honour

10st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Anthony Day

Good days are hard to predict but did make the frame at Southwell (3m, good) last time with the visor left off; whether he'll be as good again remains to be seen.

9/1

Form: 690F-6

Last run: 13 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
3-6 in points for new stable this year; quickly on back foot when pace lifted on recent hurdling return at Newton Abbot (2m1f) but ought to be much better suited by today's trip; versatile regarding ground; interesting.
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5th

2

27th Jul 2023

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Worcester

Twilight Girl

11st 13lb

J: Mr Jamie Gambin

T: James Owen

Three point wins this year (two under Jamie Gambin) but unplaced in both hurdle starts since; disappointing over C&D latest and that asks some questions of her now; cheekpieces (worn once in point) back on.

11/1

9th

1

10th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Twilight Girl

12st 0lb

J: Mr Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

3-6 in points for new stable this year; quickly on back foot when pace lifted on recent hurdling return at Newton Abbot (2m1f) but ought to be much better suited by today's trip; versatile regarding ground; interesting.

14/1

6th

1

27th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:15 Newton Abbot

Twilight Girl

12st 0lb

J: Mr Jamie Gambin

T: James Owen

held up in rear

10/1

25/1

Form: 009/P-

Last run: 192 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on handicap hurdle debut in March 2022 (2m) and pulled up when upped to 3m2f for chasing debut in December; remains unexposed and is worth a glance in the betting but others have more obvious claims; 5lb wrong.
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3rd

14

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Worcester

Kayf Baha

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Alexandra Dunn

Well beaten on handicap hurdle debut in March 2022 and pulled up on chase debut (3m2f, good to soft) in December; finished tailed off on last month's hurdles return and hard to make a case from out of the weights.

25/1

10th

12

10th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Kayf Baha

10st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Alexandra Dunn

Well beaten on handicap hurdle debut in March 2022 (2m) and pulled up when upped to 3m2f for chasing debut in December; remains unexposed and is worth a glance in the betting but others have more obvious claims; 5lb wrong.

25/1

9

30th Dec 2022

Good

3m 2f 57y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Kayf Baha

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Moore

T: Alexandra Dunn

Tailed off in novice hurdles and not much better on handicap debut when last seen in March; on the plus side, he won an Irish point so possible he could show much more now switched to fences and up in trip, with tongue-strap fitted and Jamie Moore booked.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4/57-P

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all six chasing starts, most recently when pulled up last month; comes here with a lot to prove but has slipped to a very tempting hurdle mark and might be aided by first-time blinkers; fine on good and soft ground.
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3

10th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Wildfire Warrior

11st 6lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Unplaced all six chasing starts, most recently when pulled up last month; comes here with a lot to prove but has slipped to a very tempting hurdle mark and might be aided by first-time blinkers; fine on good and soft ground.

11/1

2

14th Jun 2023

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:00 Newton Abbot

Wildfire Warrior

11st 11lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Hurdle winner in November 2020 but unplaced all five chasing starts, the latest when last of seven at Doncaster three months ago; needs application of a tongue-strap to offer a deal of help.

10/1

7th

5

17th Mar 2023

Good

2m 7f 214y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Wildfire Warrior

11st 11lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Not disgraced on first run back after a wind operation when fifth at Ffos Las last time (2m5f, soft); on a good mark, but overall has a bit to prove.

9/1

Form: 92UU4-

Last run: 106 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Made unconvincing start to chasing career in February/March and returns from 106-day break here but ran well from the front when clear second on latest hurdling start, at Fakenham (2m7f, good), and has claims if judged on that form; had wind surgery in April.
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5

18th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

13:55 Southwell

Ya Know Yaseff

10st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Hit the ground running when first tried in blinkers, winning twice (2m7f, good; 3m2f, good to soft); patchy since but two runs back she was runner-up on soft at Wincanton (3m1f) and that brings her into it.

7/2

0

6

15th Jan 2024

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

13:37 Hereford

Ya Know Yaseff

10st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Won twice when fitted with blinkers in September (2m7f/3m2f) and looked as good as ever when second at Wincanton (3m1f, soft) last month; not one to rely upon heavily but will be fine on today's ground and features prominently in calculations.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £137.60
Straight Forecast £128.55
Tricast £283.93
Trifecta £516.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Karavomylos

D Express:

Rubys Reward

WEST COUNTRY:

Ya Know Yaseff

SPOTLIGHT:

Wildfire Warrior

POSTDATA:

Karavomylos

The Times:

Karavomylos

Telegraph:

Karavomylos

The Guardian:

Karavomylos

Daily Mail:

Karavomylos

Daily Mirror:

Karavomylos

The Sun:

Karavomylos

Daily Record:

Karavomylos

The Star:

Rubys Reward