July 10 / 17.25 Worcester

17.25

Good

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

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

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3-2322 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
0-14 over hurdles but placed five consecutive times for new stable since April, and the form of last month's clear second at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft) was boosted when the winner followed up on Thursday; effective on good/good to soft ground; good chance.
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3rd

7

6th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:05 Warwick

Jack The Farmer

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Nigel Hawke

mounted in chute, taken down early, in rear

9/1

3rd

7

6th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:05 Warwick

Jack The Farmer

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Nigel Hawke

mounted in chute, taken down early, in rear

9/1

0

3

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:55 Ffos Las

Jack The Farmer

11st 12lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Won readily by 11l at Worcester (2m7f, good) in July and has remained in good form since, losing out only by a nose at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last month; needs to prove he's effective on soft ground, though.

6/1

14/1

  • Place: £6.40

Form: /F66-P

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly in a chase here two months ago and now 0-18 but he's well handicapped on some of last year's form and travelled well for a long way at Chepstow (hurdles) in April, after a layoff; Brian Hughes is an interesting booking today; placed on good and heavy ground; not ruled out.
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2nd

3

10th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Worcester

Gastara

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Richard Hawker

raced wide, took keen hold, held up in rear, switched left and smooth headway after 4 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on and went second run-in

14/1

11

8th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:15 Worcester

Gastara

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Richard Hawker

Still a maiden after 17 runs and not yet proven over this far but returned from ten-month absence with quite encouraging hurdle run last month (travelled well for a long way) and is now 4lb lower than when clear second to an unexposed one over fences here (2m4f, good) last spring; not out of this.

8/1

6th

2

15th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:22 Chepstow

Gastara

11st 13lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Richard Hawker

0-16 under all codes and off since 56l defeat over fences last June; switches back to hurdling on a workable mark and is versatile regarding ground but it's probably wise to wait for some encouraging signals from the betting.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 114P-P CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner for Harry Whittington last summer but ran no race on last month's stable debut, after a break, and it takes a leap of faith to support her today; hood removed; raced mainly on good ground but was placed in a bumper on soft.
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8th

14

16th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

12:50 Doncaster

Sheila Nash

10st 6lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Richard Phillips

Posted two fair thirds this autumn (2m7f/3m, good to soft/good) but needs something extra today and she was only sixth at Hereford last time.

16/1

6th

9

21st Nov 2023

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:40 Hereford

Sheila Nash

10st 9lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Richard Phillips

Two wins over hurdles at Worcester for previous yard; 0-5 for current stable but ran respectably in C&D event (good) most recently, finishing third, and remains on a workable mark; one to consider.

7/1

3rd

10

6th Nov 2023

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

12:50 Hereford

Sheila Nash

11st 0lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Richard Phillips

Won back-to-back 2m7f handicaps at Worcester last year when good ground seemed to suit her; only third there on good to soft last time and conditions could be similar here.

12/1

Form: 24-8PP

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Belatedly off the mark over fences in June 2022 (2m, good) but badly out of form in that sphere this season and not sure to be suited by the move back up in trip for today's hurdling return.
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5th

8

10th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

17:00 Market Rasen

Begoodtoyourself

10st 3lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Christopher Kellett

Hurdle and chase winner at up to 2m3f; well below par in two starts since the latest at Carlisle in December (2m3f, good to soft).

20/1

5th

8

10th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

17:00 Market Rasen

Begoodtoyourself

10st 3lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Christopher Kellett

Hurdle and chase winner at up to 2m3f; well below par in two starts since the latest at Carlisle in December (2m3f, good to soft).

20/1

Form: 9426-6

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Creditable second of 16 on handicap debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, good) in March and now 2lb lower but two disappointing efforts have following (2m7f/2m3f; cheekpieces added last time); has a point to prove.
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5th

6

10th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Worcester

Walk In The Storm

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

held up in rear, headway after 4 out, pushed along before 3 out, ridden before 2 out

10/1

6th

3

16th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 49y

Class 5

21:00 Fontwell

Walk In The Storm

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

pressed leaders, prominent from 3rd, ridden after 3 out, weakening when jumped badly left 2 out

11/2

6th

5

25th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 7y

Class 5

13:58 Bangor-on-Dee

Walk In The Storm

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Bumper winner last year; made slow start to her hurdling career but kept on well for creditable second of 16 on recent handicap debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, good) and is open to further improvement over today's longer trip; major player.

5/2

Form: 0PP-73

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Bettered her low-key stable debut when third at Southwell (2m4f, good) last week; needs another step forward to win this from 2lb out of the weights but still has fairly low mileage and is unexposed over this trip.
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6

14th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

16:00 Hereford

Kimberley Eve

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Simon Earle

Reportedly treated for ulcers before displaying much-improved form to win a 3m Ludlow handicap by 11l (soft; 7lb lower); perhaps heavy ground didn't suit when tailed off at Exeter; better expected this time, for all that further suits her well.

6/1

7th

8

1st Jan 2024

Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

13:00 Exeter

Kimberley Eve

10st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Simon Earle

Placed twice in the autumn (2m7f/3m) and took form to whole new level when scoring by 11l from 7lb out of the handicap at Ludlow (3m, soft) last month, having reportedly been treated for ulcers; effectively 8lb higher here; interesting to see whether she can build on that performance.

5/1

Form: 783-41 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Evidently suited by step up to 2m7f when battling well to open account at Uttoxeter (good) last month, his sixth hurdling start; could easily have more to offer over this trip; respected.
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11

15th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Uttoxeter

Hollow Ron

10st 9lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won over hurdles here (2m7f, good) a year ago; tailed off (bled from the nose) on chase debut in October but was not beaten far when reappearing over hurdles last month and may yet have a future over fences.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 224-74

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Placed three times off slightly higher marks last summer/autumn and comes here after very respectable fourth at Southwell (3m, good) last month; can cope if the ground ends up soft; considered each-way.
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5th

12

6th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:10 Hexham

Robbie Dazzler

10st 5lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Michael Scudamore

0-14 over hurdles; now 7lb lower than when going close over C&D (soft) last November but has performed well only one of four appearances this season and needs help from the first-time tongue-tie.

14/1

8th

11

19th Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:00 Uttoxeter

Robbie Dazzler

10st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Michael Scudamore

midfield, dropped to rear 4 out, no impression before 3 out

20/1

8th

9

10th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Worcester

Robbie Dazzler

10st 9lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Michael Scudamore

prominent, ridden after 4 out, weakened after 3 out

8/1

20/1

Form: /089-5 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly when fifth of eight from out of the weights here (2m4f, good) 12 days ago and is effectively 7lb lower today but it's nearly two years since his last win and his overall profile is unappealing.
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0

14

3rd Oct 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell

Ulysses

10st 2lb

J: Daire Davis

T: Derek Shaw

towards rear, outpaced 6th, brief headway 9th, weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

50/1

11th

12

24th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

15:10 Plumpton

Ulysses

10st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Derek Shaw

Record of 2-47, though both wins did at least come over hurdles; quiet under both codes this year and he's well out of the weights.

66/1

11th

13

(6)

24th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Ulysses

9st 0lb

J: Jonathan Fisher

T: Derek Shaw

Both of his wins were over hurdles, along with vast majority of his races; no significant impact on the Flat in recent years.

50/1

Form: 5136/3

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Low-key return from 514-day absence when well-held third of five at Warwick in May but entitled to have needed the run and now 2lb below last winning mark; versatile regarding ground; a possible if old ability remains.
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8th

6

23rd Jul 2023

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:52 Stratford

Top Man

11st 3lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Chris Gordon

Well handicapped on his winning form (at up to 3m1f) but has been a little too quiet for comfort since returning from a very long absence.

16/1

10th

2

10th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Worcester

Top Man

11st 11lb

J: Mr Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

took keen hold, prominent, pushed along and lost position after 5 out, soon weakened

6/1

5

23rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

13:35 Market Rasen

Top Man

11st 2lb

J: Mr Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Made low-key return from 514-day absence when well-held third of five at Warwick last month but is entitled to have needed that outing and is now 2lb below his last winning mark; contender if old ability remains.

10/1

Form: 6900-0

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of his four bumpers in 2021-22 season (all on good to soft) but well beaten on all five hurdling starts, most recently when upped to 2m7f for Uttoxeter handicap in May; needs combination of wind surgery and first-time tongue-tie to make a big difference here.
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4

10th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Worcester

Barnards Green

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

held up in rear, pushed along after 4 out

20/1

13th

7

6th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

15:50 Uttoxeter

Barnards Green

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in three of his four bumpers in 2021-22 season but cut little ice over hurdles last term, most recently when well down the field on handicap debut in January (2m); tries a much longer trip today.

25/1

14th

7

27th Jan 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

16:20 Doncaster

Barnards Green

11st 6lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in three of his four bumpers last season (all on good to soft); soundly beaten in three soft-ground maiden hurdles this term (2m-2m4f) but is back on a less testing surface for today's handicap debut and has plenty of scope for improvement.

10/1

Form: 1P3-P0

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dug deep to open account at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in February and has since been placed over 3m (good to soft) but is not one to rely upon heavily and didn't fire on either start last month.
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0

8

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

14:45 Perth

Doors Breaker

10st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Tjade Collier

led, mistake 4th, not fluent 8th, headed 4 out, weakened after 3 out, soon pulled up

8/1

Non-runners

Doors Breaker

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £74.70
Straight Forecast £55.46
Tricast £666.96
Trifecta £486.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jack The Farmer

RP RATINGS:

Hollow Ron

The Star:

Robbie Dazzler

D Express:

Walk In The Storm

Telegraph:

Sheila Nash

POSTDATA:

Hollow Ron

Daily Mirror:

Hollow Ron

Daily Record:

Hollow Ron

WEST COUNTRY:

Jack The Farmer

The Times:

Jack The Farmer

The Guardian:

Jack The Farmer

Daily Mail:

Jack The Farmer

The Sun:

Jack The Farmer