August 22 / 18.00 Worcester

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Peter Dawson Forget-Me-Not Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £13202.5
  • 2m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Peter Dawson Forget-Me-Not Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 6-1112 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Resurgent 8yo who won his first three starts (two over 2m4f here on good) this season and has never shown better form than when second of 14 in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen (2m6f, soft) on latest outing; unraced over this far but it now looks worth the attempt; highly respected.
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1

8th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 3

15:50 Market Rasen

Courtland

12st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Seven-time chase winner (once here); returned from break with disappointing effort last month but current mark is workable if subsequent wind operation and/or first-time cheekpieces prompt a return to form.

6/1

7

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 2

15:20 Haydock

Courtland

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

He ran well in defeat in the main last year and is effective when fresh; could give a good account on this first start since December but there's been minimal movement in his mark this season and he may again prove vulnerable in this competitive contest.

12/1

10

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 7f 185y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Courtland

11st 1lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Seven-time winner over fences and recent placed efforts in some good 2m5f-2m7f handicaps were bordering on career-best form; highly likely to give his running once more but has an air of vulnerability about him for win purposes.

16/1

10

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 7f 185y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Courtland

11st 1lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Seven-time winner over fences and recent placed efforts in some good 2m5f-2m7f handicaps were bordering on career-best form; highly likely to give his running once more but has an air of vulnerability about him for win purposes.

16/1

Form: FP1-22 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
6-12 strike-rate over fences and best form when close second at Aintree (3m, good) and Southwell (3m, good to soft; to Brief Times) on last two outings; tongue tied last three; a rising force.
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1st

2

13th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

16:50 Fakenham

Go On Chez

12st 6lb

J: Mr Charlie Marshall

T: F A Hutsby

Dual scorer in this sphere granted a sharp 3m and good ground in 2024; outclassed in the big one at Cheltenham this raceday last year and disappointing season either side of that (34l fourth over this C&D); absent since May, but record fresh is generally fair.

3/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 3-P911

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
First attempt at about 3m brought a win at Southwell (good to soft; from Go On Chez) last month and he followed up from the front in good style at Bangor (3m, good; from Saint Arvans) 18 days ago; up another 8lb but more to give at this sort of trip.
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3

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

19:25 Worcester

Brief Times

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Neil Mulholland

Dual chase winner last summer (3m, good to soft/good) but his latest start over hurdles was in April 2022, and we haven't seen him since he ran as though something was amiss in October.

7/1

0

5

28th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Cheltenham

Brief Times

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Neil Mulholland

Returned to form with two 3m wins this summer (good to soft/good) but was just a respectable third off today's career-high mark at Worcester (2m7f, good) in August and may find this race too competitive.

14/1

Form: -P3152 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Won at Perth in June, fifth in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen and creditable second to Brief Times at Bangor on latest outing; place possibilities.
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5th

4

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:40 Perth

Saint Arvans

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Beaten 20l when second two starts back and then behind Wasdell Dundalk over C&D two months ago; an 11yo now and powers are on the wane.

14/1

6

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:43 Perth

Saint Arvans

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Getting long in the tooth now and was not at his best on any of three outings in the spring, most recently when remote second behind Whistleinthedark over C&D; on a very good mark now, though, and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces today.

7/1

3

15th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Saint Arvans

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Good-ground performer; last win was over C&D in June 2023 (good); some fair efforts since; back on a decent mark; needs to improve on recent efforts.

10/1

Form: 5F5-3P

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Still useful on his day, such as when third at Uttoxeter on penultimate start, but inconsistent over the last two years and pulled up on latest outing; rarely seen over this far and something to prove regarding stamina.
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1st

1

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

17:25 Stratford

Killer Clown

12st 0lb

J: Miss Daisy White

T: Miss Daisy White

Useful in his prime; drew clear to win Ludlow hunter chase (2m4f, good) by 13l last month and followed up in open point at Hornby Castle (2m6f, good to firm) eight days ago; obvious contender.

9/4

1st

6

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:50 Ludlow

Killer Clown

11st 12lb

J: Miss Daisy White

T: Miss Daisy White

Formerly very useful chaser for Emma Lavelle who is 1-1 for Daisy White, having won at Knightwick (2m4f, good to soft) in November 2024; landed three more points last spring and his latest second at Cocklebarrow (3m) was a step back in the right direction after two big defeats; looks a player with this trip and drying ground in his favour.

5/1

11th

9

21st Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

15:55 Market Rasen

Killer Clown

11st 1lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Kept on for respectable third at Chepstow (2m3f, good) at end of last season and is another 3lb lower now but it's over two years since his latest win and he's evidently not the force of old; cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

20/1

Form: 6P-325

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
0-8 for current stable; 312 days off before rediscovering some form this summer with two placed efforts over hurdles; not so good on latest outing; well treated judged on peak chase efforts but failed to complete last May/June on last two attempts in this sphere; below form sole run over this far.
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6th

8

22nd Aug 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Worcester

Eritage

10st 11lb

J: James Best

T: Syd Hosie

0-8 for current stable; 312 days off before rediscovering some form this summer with two placed efforts over hurdles; not so good on latest outing; well treated judged on peak chase efforts but failed to complete last May/June on last two attempts in this sphere; below form sole run over this far.

20/1

5th

1

31st Jul 2023

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

16:30 Newton Abbot

Eritage

12st 0lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Syd Hosie

in touch with leaders

6/1

2nd

1

17th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 122y

Class 3

15:25 Newton Abbot

Eritage

12st 0lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Syd Hosie

Generally very disappointing since switching to current stable last spring but returned from layoff with respectable third at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month and has possibilities here if able to build on that performance; suited by good/good to soft ground.

11/2

Form: P-7304

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 6lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Third in this race last year and won at Warwick (3m1f, good; 7lb lower today) last September; third at Cartmel was easily the best of her four runs this May-July and she does not look the percentage call in this warm race.
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4

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

3m 3f 119y

Class 3

19:30 Stratford

Organdi

11st 9lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Richard Phillips

Three-time chase winner; fourth of 16 at Cheltenham (3m4f, good) before a bad blunder had her on the back foot at Fakenham in the Norfolk National won by Trincomalee; was only 8-1 for that and she could easily bounce back.

12/1

2

7th May 2024

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:20 Fakenham

Organdi

11st 11lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

towards rear, not fluent 15th, bad mistake 17th, soon dropped to last and struggling, pulled up before 4 out

7/1

2

7th May 2024

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:20 Fakenham

Organdi

11st 11lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

towards rear, not fluent 15th, bad mistake 17th, soon dropped to last and struggling, pulled up before 4 out

7/1

Form: P4-227 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Landed a four-timer in February-June last year but hasn't fired in the same way since; down the weights when twice runner-up this May/June before a heavy defeat over C&D on latest start; cheekpieces (worn on last four starts) are removed; 9lb out of the handicap.
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2

31st May 2025

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 3

20:00 Stratford

Gats And Co

11st 9lb

J: Connor Brace

T: David Brace

Won comfortably at regular haunt Chepstow (3m6f, good) in March and was probably unlucky not to follow up there (3m2f, good; in front when sprawling on landing at final fence) last month; went up another 5lb after the latter run, though, and may not be quite so effective on this sharper track.

7/1

2

31st May 2025

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 3

20:00 Stratford

Gats And Co

11st 9lb

J: Connor Brace

T: David Brace

Won comfortably at regular haunt Chepstow (3m6f, good) in March and was probably unlucky not to follow up there (3m2f, good; in front when sprawling on landing at final fence) last month; went up another 5lb after the latter run, though, and may not be quite so effective on this sharper track.

7/1

4th

2

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 54y

Class 4

17:05 Chepstow

Gats And Co

12st 2lb

J: Connor Brace

T: David Brace

Record of 11142P1 here includes a Dunraven Bowl first and second and (latest) a cosy win over 3m6.5f (good; Stellar Stream unseated when beaten); almost three years since he last defied this 9lb higher mark.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 511-P3 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 147

Form & Verdict
Veteran who won this race last year and followed up off today's mark at Chepstow in October; only three runs since (one on Flat) and Galway latest was a step back in the right direction; has to be considered.
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11th

6

(14)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Peregrine Run

8st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Peter Fahey

Veteran the winner of 20 of 68 races who likes a sound surface but making AW debut here on first start since August; sole Flat win came at Leopardstown in 2021.

20/1

0

1

22nd Aug 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Worcester

Peregrine Run

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Peter Fahey

Veteran who won this race last year and followed up off today's mark at Chepstow in October; only three runs since (one on Flat) and Galway latest was a step back in the right direction; has to be considered.

9/1

3rd

4

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Peregrine Run

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

in touch with leaders, soon went modest third, reminders and lost third after 8th, not fluent and went third again 4 out, kept on run-in, never on terms

8/1

Form: 5P-424 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Back pretty much at his best when second in the Summer Cup at Uttoxeter in early July; not so good when favourite there (again 3m2f on good) four weeks later, 13l behind Hell Red, and needs to revert to that better form.
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0

5

22nd Aug 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Worcester

Ruthless Article

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Rebecca Curtis

Back pretty much at his best when second in the Summer Cup at Uttoxeter in early July; not so good when favourite there (again 3m2f on good) four weeks later, 13l behind Hell Red, and needs to revert to that better form.

9/1

4th

1

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

3m 2f 13y

Class 2

15:10 Uttoxeter

Ruthless Article

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Rebecca Curtis

prominent, mistake 6th, hit 11th, ridden when outpaced after 3 out (usual 4 out), not fluent 2 out, weakened last

11/8

2nd

7

2nd Jul 2023

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 2

15:12 Uttoxeter

Ruthless Article

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Rebecca Curtis

Clear second in this contest last year then went one better (off this mark) in C&D event next time out; well-held fourth to Kinondo Kwetu at Aintree most recently but looks interesting returned to Uttoxeter.

9/1

Form: 21-443

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
5-8 over fences and well suited by good ground; won over 3m2f in a three-runner novice last term and good third of five over that trip when returned to fences at Uttoxeter on latest outing, but seemingly needs extra to take this.
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5

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Worcester

Hell Red

11st 11lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: D Summersby

All five wins over fences when trained by Paul Nicholls in 2022-23; won a point in May 2024; pulled up on first chase run since at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good to soft; 22-1) last month; hard to fancy.

33/1

1

5th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:00 Uttoxeter

Hell Red

12st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: D Summersby

Capable hurdler/chaser for Paul Nicholls; has been holding his own in hunter chases and he's still only an 8yo; may prefer longer trips these days.

12/1

1

5th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:00 Uttoxeter

Hell Red

12st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: D Summersby

Capable hurdler/chaser for Paul Nicholls; has been holding his own in hunter chases and he's still only an 8yo; may prefer longer trips these days.

12/1

Form: 1777P- C

Last run: 239 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Four wins last year but lost his way on last four starts; returns from 239 days off and others have more pressing claims.
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10th

6

27th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:20 Catterick

The Vollan

11st 9lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: L J Morgan

Regressive 10yo who is better known as a staying chaser now; didn't run badly when switched back to hurdling two starts ago (2m7f) and will appreciate today's ease in grade but younger rivals appeal more.

16/1

4th

6

24th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

The Vollan

10st 12lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: L J Morgan

Ran some fair races over fences last autumn but this 10yo is nothing like as good as he was; well beaten back over hurdles last time and others have more going for them.

8/1

5th

6

6th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 3

13:05 Newcastle

The Vollan

10st 11lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: L J Morgan

10yo who isn't the force of old but ran some fair races over fences in the autumn, most recently third at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft); continues to edge down the weights and might not be far away if the return to hurdling isn't a problem (three wins in this sphere, which he last tackled in May 2022).

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.20
Straight Forecast £15.34
Tricast £63.76
Trifecta £45.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Brief Times

TOPSPEED:

Courtland

WEST COUNTRY:

Hell Red

RP RATINGS:

Go On Chez

POSTDATA:

Peregrine Run

Telegraph:

Brief Times

Daily Mirror:

Brief Times

The Star:

Brief Times

Daily Record:

Brief Times

D Express:

Hell Red

The Times:

Courtland

The Guardian:

Courtland

Daily Mail:

Courtland

The Sun:

Courtland