August 21 / 16.50 Worcester

16.50

Good

Martin Keighley Racing Club Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 0f 110y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Martin Keighley Racing Club Handicap Chase

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 970-23

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Struggled to make an impact over hurdles last season but, with cheekpieces fitted, has been placed in two Market Rasen chases (both 2m1f, good) this term; could still have a bigger run in him; one to consider.
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2

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Don Occhetti

11st 9lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: William Young Jnr

Won at Worcester (2m, good) in August 2024 on final run for Dan Skelton; he's struggled to get competitive this year, following a long absence, but the return to better ground and reapplication of cheekpieces (in which he won at Worcester) could both be positives; he might not be a forlorn hope.

20/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: PP3P-0

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won three points during the spring but made low-key return to racing under rules when tailed off in 2m7f hurdle for David Dennis last month; drops back in trip and reverts to fences on debut for latest new stable.
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4th

3

24th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

16:12 Kelso

Moodofthemoment

11st 5lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: David Thompson

Won at Newcastle in October and not disgraced when sixth here last time; could go well but others in better form.

16/1

6th

3

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

16:32 Kelso

Moodofthemoment

11st 8lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: David Thompson

Won a five-runner handicap at Newcastle in October (2m4f, good) but had been pulled up on previous start and was pulled up on only start since (good to soft); this ground should suit better but he's not easy to work out.

7/1

4

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

15:38 Newcastle

Moodofthemoment

11st 3lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: David Thompson

Won three times over fences for Matt Sheppard; yet to score for present yard, but two fair runs when in the frame at Sedgefield in September (2m/2m3f, good); never travelling when pulled up on same track last time (3m5f); a possible.

6/1

33/1

  • Place: £11.10

Form: 421/P0 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Came good over fences at second attempt, at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) in July 2022, but has not shown much on either appearance since returning from a long absence this season.
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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: 164-34 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Scored off today's mark at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in December and has made the frame on both outings this season, more recently when rallying fourth at Cartmel (2m1f, good) last month; probably won't be far away.
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4

21st Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

14:15 Exeter

Guillaume

11st 3lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Only won over fences and he made it 0-10 over hurdles when beaten 12l at Kelso a month ago; however, was running fairly well in this discipline before that and certainly has each-way claims.

4/1

5th

8

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

17:30 Kelso

Guillaume

10st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Chase winner who is 0-9 over hurdles but he went close over C&D in May and has been placed at Bangor (2m) and Stratford (2m2f) in his last three starts; usually races prominently and has each-way claims again back up in trip.

4/1

3rd

7

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Guillaume

11st 1lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Battled on well for second over C&D before a heavier defeat at Stratford, where again runner-up but beaten 11l; only 1-20 overall and vulnerable to horses on handier marks but one of the more solid contenders nonetheless.

3/1

Form: 24-U93 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
0-5 over fences but held every chance before unseating rider at penultimate fence here (2m4f, good) in June and ran big race when second (demoted to third) under very positive ride at Cartmel (2m5f, soft; first-time visor) last month; could take some catching over this shorter trip.
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6

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Worcester

Bensini

10st 3lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Back with previous trainer for whom he made his debut in a bumper; won a C&D handicap two years ago for Robbie Llewellyn but signed off for that yard in modest form; bit risky.

9/1

7th

15

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

21:00 Stratford

Bensini

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Yet to add to his win in July 2023 and returned from layoff with a disappointing run this month; goes without headgear again today; revival needed.

25/1

7th

15

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

21:00 Stratford

Bensini

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Yet to add to his win in July 2023 and returned from layoff with a disappointing run this month; goes without headgear again today; revival needed.

25/1

Form: 0-4660 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Quirky customer who was usually ridden very patiently over hurdles and has not won in that sphere since November 2022; not at best this season and comes with risk attached on belated chasing debut; headgear switched.
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2nd

7

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:15 Stratford

Gerard Mentor

10st 9lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Has been chasing, not beaten far when third at Worcester (2m, good) in September but rather disappointing over the same C&D last time; has four wins to his name over hurdles; not ruled out.

6/1

5th

11

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

13:37 Worcester

Gerard Mentor

10st 9lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

C&D winner just over a year ago and signs of a revival with two better runs returned here of late, including when not far behind Rocks Up Late and Alshadhian last month; player if reproducing those efforts on better terms.

7/1

Form: 1-3425 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 9lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Long in the tooth now but a dual winner since joining Gary Hanmer in the autumn; slightly below par when fifth to Pittsburg at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last month but no surprise if he features here.
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4th

4

3rd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:37 Southwell

Abaya Du Mathan

11st 3lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

13yo who has inconsistent recent form but was successful (off 1lb lower) in December on most recent Southwell start; not ruled out.

13/2

4th

4

13th Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 201y

Class 5

15:49 Leicester

Abaya Du Mathan

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Multiple chase winner who made it three for the year at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in December; hasn't run to the same level since, a recent second at Huntingdon being a remote one, and others further up the list.

14/1

2nd

4

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

12:55 Huntingdon

Abaya Du Mathan

11st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Veteran who had a clearcut win at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in December from Extraordinary Man, his 11th chase win; not so good at Hereford or Warwick (on Tuesday) since, however.

6/1

Form: -59360 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Close third in selling handicap hurdle in May but has become very inconsistent, and was well beaten on his latest outing; not easy to predict on today's chasing debut and presumably overlooked by Sean Bowen.
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12

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

Supposedtobe

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

in rear

14/1

12

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

Supposedtobe

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

in rear

14/1

2nd

5

13th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Ffos Las

Supposedtobe

11st 5lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

in touch with leaders early, prominent 3rd

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: P/9-80 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Looked quite promising when winning 2m novice hurdle in early 2023 but returned from long absence with three disappointing handicap hurdle runs this year; switches to fences with first-time cheekpieces fitted today.
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9th

1

21st Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Kayf Legend

12st 0lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Looked quite promising when winning 2m novice hurdle in early 2023 but returned from long absence with three disappointing handicap hurdle runs this year; switches to fences with first-time cheekpieces fitted today.

16/1

10th

5

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Kayf Legend

11st 11lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

midfield

20/1

8th

11

5th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:10 Newton Abbot

Kayf Legend

10st 11lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Looked a nice prospect when winning at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in February last year; outclassed in Grade 2 at Kempton 11 days later and likely needed March's return from nearly a year away when down the field on handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f, soft); better can be expected with that run behind him but he has a bit to prove at present.

25/1

Form: 536-2F D

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Generally disappointing since winning chase debut in March 2023 but posted a couple of decent efforts over hurdles in June (albeit a late faller on latter occasion) and reverts to fences with renewed hope.
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9th

3

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

18:05 Kelso

Upagainstit

11st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Won a Warwick novice handicap chase (2m, soft) off an 8lb higher mark in March 2023; fair run when over hurdles at Bangor in June (2m, good); cheekpieces tried; bit to prove.

7/1

10th

2

21st Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Upagainstit

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Generally disappointing since winning chase debut in March 2023 but posted a couple of decent efforts over hurdles in June (albeit a late faller on latter occasion) and reverts to fences with renewed hope.

8/1

7

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

18:48 Bangor-on-Dee

Upagainstit

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Narrow winner off 7lb higher over fences at Warwick (2m, soft) last March; has not matched that form since but he returned to hurdling with a second in C&D novice (good) three weeks ago; was allowed to dictate in that race but that was more like it and he's in the mix back in a handicap; one of two runners for yard.

5/1

Form: 4545-7 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
0-10 over fences; gave good account when fourth at Hereford (2m, good) in November but his overall record is not persuasive, and he was safely held on latest outing two months ago.
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11th

14

21st Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Full Of Light

10st 8lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Rob Summers

0-10 over fences; gave good account when fourth at Hereford (2m, good) in November but his overall record is not persuasive, and he was safely held on latest outing two months ago.

25/1

7th

8

18th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

15:15 Stratford

Full Of Light

10st 9lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Rob Summers

held up in rear, headway 5th, not fluent 6th, outpaced before 2 out, weakened approaching last

14/1

Form: 4P-3P8 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Seven-time chase winner on good/good to firm (2m-2m5f); has a point to prove after two heavy defeats this summer but 2m7f might well have stretched him over hurdles here last time and today's assignment looks more suitable.
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6th

6

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

12:55 Huntingdon

Ben Buie

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

7-30 over fences; no win last year but ran creditably twice in the autumn before seemingly reluctant to put his best foot forward in the Abaya Du Mathan race at Southwell on latest start; chance if putting that swiftly behind him.

6/1

6th

6

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

12:55 Huntingdon

Ben Buie

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

7-30 over fences; no win last year but ran creditably twice in the autumn before seemingly reluctant to put his best foot forward in the Abaya Du Mathan race at Southwell on latest start; chance if putting that swiftly behind him.

6/1

Form: -50551 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Drew clear on run-in to score at Uttoxeter (2m, soft; also suited by good or faster ground) last month and now 3-8 over fences; two very underwhelming Flat runs have followed but he reverts to chasing on a workable mark and features prominently in calculations.
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5th

3

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:18 Cartmel

Pittsburg

11st 8lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Ryan Potter

Won over C&D in June (good to soft) and runner-up to Rory's Story in his only subsequent chase start; however, he was very disappointing over hurdles here on Saturday.

14/1

6th

7

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:45 Cartmel

Pittsburg

10st 11lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Ryan Potter

Latest chase win on this track (2m1f, good to soft; several wins on good) in June; creditable hurdle run the time before but below best in this sphere subsequently, including over C&D latest; needs revival.

8/1

10

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Pittsburg

10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Six-time chase winner, who won here (2m1f, good to soft) in June and was runner-up back at this track on Saturday; his hurdling defeat at Uttoxeter on penultimate run was in an unsatisfactory race (most flights omitted) and he's not ruled out back in this sphere.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £36.50
Straight Forecast £32.41
Tricast £778.56
Trifecta £931.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Don Occhetti

Daily Mail:

Pittsburg

RP RATINGS:

Full Of Light

Telegraph:

Bensini

POSTDATA:

Guillaume

WEST COUNTRY:

Gerard Mentor

The Times:

Don Occhetti

The Guardian:

Don Occhetti

Daily Mirror:

Don Occhetti

The Sun:

Don Occhetti

TOPSPEED:

Full Of Light

D Express:

Pittsburg

The Star:

Pittsburg

Daily Record:

Pittsburg