July 08 / 14.00 Worcester

14.00

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  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 66-4F1 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Held every chance before last-fence fall over C&D (good) last month, his second start for David Pipe, and has since won by 4l off his lower hurdle mark; needs to be taken very seriously.
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4

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

14:00 Newcastle

Chemical Warfare

12st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: David Pipe

He's struggled on his last four starts but is now 3lb lower than when winning at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) last April and his southern trainer has a very healthy 24% strike-rate here; interesting, especially if backed.

12/1

3

18th Nov 2025

Good

2m 6f 10y

Class 4

14:45 Lingfield

Chemical Warfare

11st 10lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Went up 40lb for winning six handicap chases last season (also won twice over hurdles); below par in three runs this season; needs to bounce back after a 139-day break.

10/1

2

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Worcester

Chemical Warfare

11st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Scored off 3lb lower mark at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) in April but well held subsequently at Fakenham (3m5f, good) and here over hurdles in May; looks too high in the weights.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 253P-3

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
0-7 over hurdles but made pretty good start to chasing career when third over C&D (good) last month and could still have some untapped potential over fences.
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10

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:05 Cartmel

Blazing Court

10st 11lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

2m4f Worcester chase winner off 11lb higher in August 2024, but over a year since showing much over either type of obstacle.

33/1

4

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 5

14:57 Carlisle

Blazing Court

11st 3lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

Won a chase for a different stable in summer 2024 but has looked out of sorts over fences and hurdles this season; revival needed.

25/1

15th

7

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 218y

Class 5

15:42 Carlisle

Blazing Court

11st 2lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

On a handy mark judged on 2024 chase win and he can also be effective over hurdles (albeit 0-11 in this sphere); however, he struggled over hurdles/fences on his last two starts in June and needs to get back on track.

33/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 41222-

Last run: 226 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won by a head on chase/handicap debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in October and was second three consecutive times the following month (2m4f-2m6f); has fitness to prove after 226-day absence but still features prominently in calculations; had wind op in May.
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3

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Impression Chic

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Richard Hobson

One win and four seconds from her six runs over fences; it was an uncompetitive race in which she was runner-up last time (2m2f, good to soft) but highly likely to be in the thick of it once more.

5/1

2nd

5

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 4

19:18 Fontwell

Impression Chic

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Richard Hobson

Scored over C&D (good) in October 2023 and returned from 226-day absence with creditable third at Worcester (2m4f, good) last summer; major player if in similar form after an even longer layoff here; handles good to soft ground; unproven on anything slower.

5/1

3rd

10

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Worcester

Impression Chic

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Richard Hobson

Won by a head on chase/handicap debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in October and was second three consecutive times the following month (2m4f-2m6f); has fitness to prove after 226-day absence but still features prominently in calculations; had wind op in May.

8/1

Form: 12U-56 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Has very mixed record and can't be relied upon heavily but didn't run badly in a 2m1f hurdle two weeks ago and reverts to chasing on same mark as for front-running win at Ludlow (2m4f, good) in spring 2023.
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2

21st Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

16:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Lost Connections

11st 9lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Possible to forgive last month's stable/seasonal debut, in which she did too much out in front over a trip longer than optimum; more in her favour here, and 2lb below her one winning mark; some appeal.

12/1

5

5th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

15:00 Uttoxeter

Lost Connections

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Just 1-13 over fences but she rallied well to finish runner-up off a similar mark at Hereford (2m5f, good) in October; returns for new yard but she has run well when fresh in the past and looks worth another try at this trip; in the mix with Sean Bowen booked.

9/2

5

5th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

15:00 Uttoxeter

Lost Connections

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Just 1-13 over fences but she rallied well to finish runner-up off a similar mark at Hereford (2m5f, good) in October; returns for new yard but she has run well when fresh in the past and looks worth another try at this trip; in the mix with Sean Bowen booked.

9/2

Form: 596-42 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 9yo; has very modest 1-47 strike-rate under all codes but bettered low-key stable debut when close second over hurdles here (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) last month and should be fine back over fences.
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8th

5

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:53 Perth

Carnet De Stage

10st 9lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Andrew Hamilton

Hinted at possible return to form when third in 3m chase here in May but was pulled up (lame) in another of those here ten days ago and is now 0-6 for current stable; looks opposable in this 2m hurdle.

14/1

6

3rd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:20 Perth

Carnet De Stage

10st 12lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Andrew Hamilton

Well beaten on first three starts for Andrew Hamilton but his C&D (good; refitted tongue-tie) third in May was a big step back in the right direction; suffered a mishap at Hexham last time but has possibilities if able to build on that previous effort.

16/1

6

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

16:40 Hexham

Carnet De Stage

10st 12lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Andrew Hamilton

Started off for Andrew Hamilton with three heavy defeats but last month's third at Perth (3m, good) was a big step back in the right direction; may benefit from today's drop back in trip and can cope if there's rain about; contender if able to build on that recent effort.

7/1

Form: 0PP3-P BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and generally very disappointing since impressive 3m hurdle win in spring 2022; completed only one of three chase last season and was pulled up when back over hurdles in May; needs to get back on track.
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4

27th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:05 Southwell

Stringtoyourbow

11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

took keen hold, led, fell heavily 2nd

5/2

Form: 31-346 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Now only 2lb higher than when winning easily by 21l at Market Rasen (2m1f, good to soft) in April but recent efforts have been underwhelming and others have more persuasive profiles.
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5th

7

26th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

17:05 Uttoxeter

Texard

10st 8lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Richard Armson

Won easily by 21l off today's mark at Market Rasen (2m1f, good to soft) in April but has lost his way in recent weeks and was pulled up when returned to Market Rasen on Saturday; needs a rebound.

16/1

9

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

15:50 Market Rasen

Texard

11st 4lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Richard Armson

Won by 21l over C&D in April (good to soft) but more recent efforts have been underwhelming; others have more going for them.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: P47-62 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
No longer the force of old but ran best race for current stable when clear second at Cartmel (2m5f, good) ten days ago and has obvious claims if in similar form here.
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7

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Hexham

Arctic Ambition

11st 4lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Paul Robson

in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th

33/1

6th

1

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:30 Musselburgh

Arctic Ambition

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

10yo who has been pulled up the last twice but he ran well for a fair way over hurdles last time following a break, over a 3m trip that probably stretches him; now 2lb lower than when runner-up over fences at Cartmel last June and he's not written off.

16/1

9

21st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Ayr

Arctic Ambition

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

It's now 13 starts since his last success and he was tried in blinkers when pulled up in 2m5f Cartmel handicap chase in August; others appeal more.

33/1

Form: U46-35

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Pulled up soon after bad jumping error at first fence on chasing debut in November and reverted to hurdling soon afterwards; both runs this season were respectable (3m1f/2m7f) and he'll be fine over today's shorter trip; still only a 5yo and may yet have a future over fences.
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2nd

3

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

16:30 Hereford

Jukebox DEddy

11st 10lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Tom Gretton

Below best on soft two starts ago but he showed tenacity when hanging on to his lead at Huntingdon (3m, good) last month under Rian Corcoran; back up 2lb but he can find further mild improvement; respected.

6/4

1st

4

11th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

16:55 Huntingdon

Jukebox DEddy

11st 2lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Tom Gretton

Made the breakthrough in a first-time visor when scoring at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) in December and he followed up at Taunton (about 3m2f, good) at the end of that month; last of three finishers when up in grade on soft ground at Doncaster in January but good chance he can bounce back in this company on the forecast sounder surface.

10/11

3rd

6

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 4

15:25 Doncaster

Jukebox DEddy

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Tom Gretton

Has improved all of a sudden since fitted with this headgear, winning Class 5s at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) and Taunton (3m2f, good); up another 8lb for last time but he had them well strung out and he's receiving plenty of weight from his rivals.

7/4

Form: 934-32

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
0-8 over fences and unraced on ground quicker than good to soft but has made the frame four consecutive times in cheekpieces since March; back up in trip with tongue-tie added today; probably won't be far away.
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5

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 13y

Class 4

14:30 Ascot

Limetree Boy

10st 4lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Winning hurdler who is 0-15 over fences; placed a few times, as at Windsor on New Year's Day (3m, good), but lesser performances have followed and softer ground was no excuse; cheekpieces return after trying blinkers last time.

10/1

8th

5

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

14:10 Exeter

Limetree Boy

11st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Back from a break to finish second at Windsor but that was over 3m and he fared less well at Huntingdon where soft ground was no excuse; still, always a chance that blinkers will sharpen up him and the trip shouldn't be a problem.

14/1

6th

1

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

13:30 Huntingdon

Limetree Boy

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Recent Windsor second (3m, good; pair 13l clear) was his most likeable performance since last spring; effective on slow ground and over stayers' trips, but untried over both together, and cranked back up 6lb also.

11/2

Form: 3421/P

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Came good over fences at second attempt, at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) in July 2022, but was pulled up when returning from a long absence in May and his current ability is very hard to gauge.
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11th

10

4th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

16:20 Hereford

Goaheadwiththeplan

11st 1lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Danni O’Neill

Off for nearly two years after winning at Uttoxeter two summers ago; signs this year that he retains most of his ability but he dropped out tamely last time at Exeter; each-way claims if shrugging aside that disappointment.

20/1

11th

10

4th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

16:20 Hereford

Goaheadwiththeplan

11st 1lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Danni O’Neill

Off for nearly two years after winning at Uttoxeter two summers ago; signs this year that he retains most of his ability but he dropped out tamely last time at Exeter; each-way claims if shrugging aside that disappointment.

20/1

10

10th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

16:43 Exeter

Goaheadwiththeplan

10st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Danni O’Neill

led, headed after 11th

10/1

Form: P56-74

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 6yo; well beaten on handicap debut in May but last month's fourth at Fontwell (2m3f, good) was much more encouraging, and further progress is possible on this chasing debut; 3lb wrong.
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8

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

16:50 Plumpton

Dreadpoetssociety

10st 2lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Looked beaten when falling on chasing debut in July but ran quite well when fourth over hurdles at Fontwell (2m3f, good) two starts ago and remains lightly raced; could have a say, even from 3lb out of the weights.

14/1

13

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Worcester

Dreadpoetssociety

10st 2lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Unexposed 6yo; well beaten on handicap debut in May but last month's fourth at Fontwell (2m3f, good) was much more encouraging, and further progress is possible on this chasing debut; 3lb wrong.

14/1

4th

7

12th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

17:18 Fontwell

Dreadpoetssociety

10st 7lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Showed only glimmers of promise in three novice/maiden hurdles (2m-2m1f) during the winter and finished a well-held seventh of 12 on last month's handicap debut here (2m5f, good); down 4lb and back in trip but hard to warm to.

20/1

Form: 757-8

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Win good-ground point in November but yet to show any promise under rules; well beaten on recent chase/handicap debut (2m3f; first-time cheekpieces) and effectively 3lb higher from out of the weights here.
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8th

11

28th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

16:05 Market Rasen

Reine Des Tartes

10st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

A winning pointer but she's yet to offer much over hurdles and fences, pulled up in 2m4f Worcester handicap chase in July; tongue tied now with lots to prove.

25/1

14

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Worcester

Reine Des Tartes

10st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Win good-ground point in November but yet to show any promise under rules; well beaten on recent chase/handicap debut (2m3f; first-time cheekpieces) and effectively 3lb higher from out of the weights here.

25/1

8th

8

21st Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Reine Des Tartes

10st 9lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

held up in rear, midfield 7th, weakened after 3 out

7/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £23.50
Straight Forecast £18.06
Tricast £102.98
Trifecta £120.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Impression Chic

POSTDATA:

Limetree Boy

SPOTLIGHT:

Chemical Warfare

The Times:

Blazing Court

The Guardian:

Mystic Man

TOPSPEED:

Impression Chic

D Express:

Impression Chic

The Sun:

Impression Chic

Daily Record:

Impression Chic

WEST COUNTRY:

Limetree Boy

Daily Mail:

Limetree Boy

Daily Mirror:

Limetree Boy

Telegraph:

Chemical Warfare

The Star:

Chemical Warfare