September 03 / 16.30 Worcester

16.30

Good

Neu Servo Customer Support Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3406.24
  • 2m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Neu Servo Customer Support Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 33-213

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Placed in four consecutive handicaps (2m3f-3m) before winning modest maiden at Market Rasen (2m4f, good; first-time blinkers) in July; not discredited when third in a novice race last time and has another significant role to play here.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

7th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

17:35 Fontwell

Ma Belle Noire

12st 0lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Harry Fry

Three-time winner in 2023, the last twice over 2m7f; signs of a revival with a 5l fourth at Taunton (3m, good) and needs considering.

7/1

7th

2

7th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

17:35 Fontwell

Ma Belle Noire

12st 0lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Harry Fry

Three-time winner in 2023, the last twice over 2m7f; signs of a revival with a 5l fourth at Taunton (3m, good) and needs considering.

7/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4-2127 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace for ready C&D win under Harry Cobden in July and did well to take second behind Dynamic Kate over C&D last month, having been hampered by a faller on the home turn (first-time hood); not seen to same effect at Newton Abbot recently but remains very much of interest.
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Verdict Starting price

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

4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 1F-361 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Given another wind op (her second) after poor run in June and quickly bounced back to form with C&D (good) win last month; back up to career-high mark today but can make her presence felt from off the pace again.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

21st Nov 2023

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:40 Hereford

Dynamic Kate

11st 4lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Neil Mulholland

Suited by good ground and didn't have her ideal conditions at Market Rasen five days ago; however, going back up in grade is no help, having done all her winning in Class 5 (off lower marks).

14/1

9th

1

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:51 Market Rasen

Dynamic Kate

12st 0lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Neil Mulholland

held up in rear, no impression from 3 out

9/2

4th

3

9th Oct 2023

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

14:05 Stratford

Dynamic Kate

11st 3lb

J: Thomasina Eyston

T: Neil Mulholland

Came from off the pace for clearcut success at Worcester (2m7f, good) in August and didn't really have the races run to suit when running very respectably on next two outings; probably still on a workable mark if all goes to plan here.

9/2

Form: 26-52P

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent over hurdles and will be suited by today's trip/ground but disappointed when last in action and is now 0-14 in this sphere; 1lb out of the weights today; others preferred.
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9

8th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

13:55 Fontwell

Milanese Rose

10st 2lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Neil Mulholland

never going well, held up in rear, pushed along briefly 2nd, hampered by faller 3rd, reminders with one circuit to go

8/1

4th

16

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

16:22 Stratford

Milanese Rose

10st 6lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Neil Mulholland

20-race maiden who was unable to land a significant blow when well-held fourth here (3m2f, good) last month and needs to find some improvement from somewhere.

20/1

4th

8

21st Jul 2024

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:55 Stratford

Milanese Rose

10st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Neil Mulholland

19-race maiden; runner-up at Fontwell (3m2f, good) last summer, but has shown little of any significance since.

20/1

Form: PP-856

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won an Irish point in April 2021 and was placed in C&D maiden hurdle for current stable the following August but hasn't shown a great deal since; 1lb out of the weights; not the obvious answer.
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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: 12-544

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner last season (2m2f/2m3f) but below best over fences lately and now reverts to hurdling for first time since 2020; might be perked up by first-time cheekpieces but others have much less to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

17:37 Ludlow

Miladygrace

11st 9lb

J: Mr Harry O’Dwyer

T: Miss S Brooke

Ordinary mare who trailed home last of five finishers in similar event at Taunton (hunter chase debut) most recently; again faces a stiff task on the figures.

40/1

8

18th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:45 Taunton

Miladygrace

11st 9lb

J: Mr Freddie Keighley

T: Miss S Brooke

Has won two handicap chases but off very modest marks and difficult to envisage her winning this, despite a respectable latest effort between the flags.

50/1

6th

7

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

18:50 Market Rasen

Miladygrace

10st 9lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Both wins (one here) have been recorded at 2m2f-2m3f, but today's sort of trip may now be closer to optimum judged on this summer's evidence; back below her last winning mark and not ruled out; visor added.

16/1

Form: 7-3373

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-14 over hurdles but belied 28-1 odds when third to Dynamic Kate and Rubys Reward from out of the weights over C&D (good) last month; effectively 1lb lower today; obvious each-way claims if in similar form again.
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7th

7

3rd Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Worcester

Tre A Peni

10st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

0-14 over hurdles but belied 28-1 odds when third to Dynamic Kate and Rubys Reward from out of the weights over C&D (good) last month; effectively 1lb lower today; obvious each-way claims if in similar form again.

13/2

3rd

11

1st Aug 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Worcester

Tre A Peni

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Third off lowly marks on consecutive starts in May (2m7f/3m) but well beaten when tried in a visor six weeks ago and now 0-13 over hurdles; usual blinkers back on today; 9lb out of the weights.

14/1

7th

9

22nd Jun 2023

Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

20:40 Uttoxeter

Tre A Peni

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

prominent, jumped slightly right 5th

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: -55224 BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice for Ben Pauling in June/July (2m7f/3m) but was a shade disappointing when favourite for latest run and has since changed hands for £6,000; needs to up her game on stable debut.
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8th

6

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:45 Market Rasen

Bettys Belle

10st 6lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Tracey Leeson

Well handicapped on some of last year's placed form for Ben Pauling but has not been firing on all cylinders for a while and is now 0-16 over hurdles; seems best on good ground but handles good to soft.

16/1

12

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

19:10 Uttoxeter

Bettys Belle

10st 6lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Tracey Leeson

0-18 since making winning debut in a Warwick bumper (September 2021); back from a 174-day absence when fifth of seven in a Class 5 handicap at Plumpton (3m1f, good; beaten 15l) latest; others are more likely candidates.

33/1

5th

6

12th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:40 Plumpton

Bettys Belle

10st 12lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Tracey Leeson

reluctant to go to start, led at steady pace, not fluent 8th, increased tempo before 4 out, headed before 3 out

9/1

Form: 1-8667

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Now 3lb lower than when winning at Carlisle (2m1f, heavy) in March but has been out of form this season (four runs) and is not yet proven over this far.
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9th

4

3rd Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Worcester

Toughasoldboots

11st 2lb

J: Abbie McCain

T: Donald McCain

Now 3lb lower than when winning at Carlisle (2m1f, heavy) in March but has been out of form this season (four runs) and is not yet proven over this far.

14/1

7th

4

21st Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

19:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Toughasoldboots

11st 3lb

J: Abbie McCain

T: Donald McCain

Won off this mark at Carlisle in March (2m1f, heavy) but beaten 20l or more in her three subsequent runs; hood fitted in a hope of turning things around.

12/1

6th

3

19th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:40 Uttoxeter

Toughasoldboots

11st 6lb

J: Abbie McCain

T: Donald McCain

Defied similar mark at Carlisle (2m1f, heavy) in March but tailed off twice since when good ground was no excuse; bit to prove all of a sudden.

9/1

Form: 8603

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 5yo who looked suited by the step up in trip when third on handicap debut at Bangor (2m7f, good; first-time cheekpieces) last month; effectively 1lb lower here and could still have a bigger run in her.
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11

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 5

16:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Oneway Express

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

led but pestered

20/1

8th

10

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

18:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Oneway Express

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

0-6 over hurdles; standout piece of form when third of ten on handicap debut at Bangor (2m7f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in August; pulled up twice since including in a maiden point this month, returning from a break; plenty to prove from 5lb wrong back hurdling.

25/1

8th

10

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

18:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Oneway Express

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

0-6 over hurdles; standout piece of form when third of ten on handicap debut at Bangor (2m7f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in August; pulled up twice since including in a maiden point this month, returning from a break; plenty to prove from 5lb wrong back hurdling.

25/1

Form: 20U-79

Last run: 60 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far when ninth of 12 here (2m4f, good) on handicap debut two months ago, having made the running, but is effectively 1lb higher today and needs to improve for the step up in trip.
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0

8

17th Oct 2023

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

15:35 Hereford

Orange Gina

10st 2lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Nikki Evans

Showed some ability in bumpers last year but unplaced all five hurdling starts; pulled up when upped to 2m7f at Worcester last month and effectively 6lb higher here; very difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

0

11

3rd Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Worcester

Orange Gina

10st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Nikki Evans

Not beaten far when ninth of 12 here (2m4f, good) on handicap debut two months ago, having made the running, but is effectively 1lb higher today and needs to improve for the step up in trip.

33/1

9th

12

5th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:28 Worcester

Orange Gina

10st 7lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Nikki Evans

Little to show for three efforts over hurdles but may do better now handicapping, bearing in mind she showed ability (including a second) in bumpers at this track last summer.

25/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £20.50
Straight Forecast £19.60
Tricast £60.99
Trifecta £73.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Oneway Express

RP RATINGS:

Rubys Reward

The Times:

Dynamic Kate

WEST COUNTRY:

Ma Belle Noire

Daily Mirror:

Milanese Rose

D Express:

Oneway Express

The Star:

Oneway Express

POSTDATA:

Rubys Reward

Telegraph:

Rubys Reward

The Sun:

Dynamic Kate

Daily Record:

Dynamic Kate