September 01 / 17.10 Worcester

17.10

Good

Neu-Servo Supports Rees Foundation Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Neu-Servo Supports Rees Foundation Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3282-P

Last run: 117 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Changed hands for £13,000 after disappointing chase run for Tom Symonds in May but reverts to hurdling on a workable mark for this stable debut and it will be very interesting to see what Dan Skelton can do with her.
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13

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:22 Perth

Santa Clarita

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: William Young Jnr

Two good efforts at about 2m5f in midwinter but she's been pulled up on her latest two starts and can only watch from 6lb wrong.

33/1

13

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:22 Perth

Santa Clarita

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: William Young Jnr

Two good efforts at about 2m5f in midwinter but she's been pulled up on her latest two starts and can only watch from 6lb wrong.

33/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: /P-U34

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Gave good account when fourth of 16 at Cork (2m2f, good to yielding) last month and has claims here if judged on that performance, but he's 0-17 over hurdles now and not very consistent.
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6

7th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Sefton Warrior

11st 6lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Runner-up at Worcester on penultimate start for Shark Hanlon last September (2m4f, good); hasn't proved straightforward in two runs for new yard (refused to race on first occasion); hard to fancy.

66/1

6

7th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Sefton Warrior

11st 6lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Runner-up at Worcester on penultimate start for Shark Hanlon last September (2m4f, good); hasn't proved straightforward in two runs for new yard (refused to race on first occasion); hard to fancy.

66/1

4

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

12:08 Musselburgh

Sefton Warrior

11st 8lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Hannah McMahon

Runner-up off 1lb higher at Worcester (2m4f, good) in September but he refused to race on stable debut at Sedgefield 15 days ago and his hurdle record now stands at 0-20; down the list.

25/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 125-4P CD BF

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; returned from layoff with a quite pleasing 2m7f run here in June and was found to have irregular heartbeat when pulled up on chasing debut two months ago; could have a say if all is well on hurdle return.
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2

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:08 Worcester

Best Mate Dave

11st 11lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Martin Keighley

Not beaten far when last of four in Warwick hunter chase (3m, good) last month but managed only fifth of seven in a subsequent point; back in a handicap chase for stable debut; quite tricky to weigh up at the moment; seems best suited by good ground.

20/1

4th

2

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Warwick

Best Mate Dave

12st 0lb

J: Mr Frederick Philipson-Stow

T: Oliver Edward Hayes

Sole success came over hurdles in June 2023; last of three finishers at Leicester (2m6f, heavy) in February and beaten three times in points since, including in a match; has his work cut out here.

20/1

3rd

2

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

16:25 Leicester

Best Mate Dave

12st 0lb

J: Mr Charlie Case

T: Oliver Edward Hayes

Sole win came over hurdles in June 2023 off a basement mark; he's up against it on his second start back from an absence.

33/1

Form: 826-4P BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Pulled up when warm favourite for Newton Abbot chase on stable debut in July and switches back to hurdling with a point to prove, but he's very well handicapped on some of his form for Rose Dobbin and there's still a good chance he'll come good for Olly Murphy soon.
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3rd

2

13th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

16:12 Newton Abbot

Limerick Leader

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nick Scholfield

Only one win from 18 runs over fences but he tends to run his race and has plenty of placed efforts to his name; below par when third off this mark over C&D last month and now wears a refitted tongue-tie; could quickly return to form.

7/4

3rd

3

23rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

19:50 Newton Abbot

Limerick Leader

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nick Scholfield

Won this race for Alison Thorpe a year ago (good ground; visored) and returned from layoff with close second for new stable at Southwell (3m, good; first-time blinkers) a fortnight ago; strong claims.

6/4

2nd

2

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Limerick Leader

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nick Scholfield

In good form for Alison Thorpe in early part of last season, notably when winning at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good); yet fully to convince stamina-wise at around 3m and has fitness to prove on this stable debut (same owners) but Sean Bowen (who has won on him before) is booked; swaps visor for first-time blinkers.

7/2

Form: 816P-4 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly on the Flat in July but has been disappointing over hurdles since winning a mares' novice at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) in February and others have more pressing claims.
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5th

2

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Ragosina

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Didn't run badly on the Flat in July but has been disappointing over hurdles since winning a mares' novice at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) in February and others have more pressing claims.

25/1

6th

6

(7)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newbury

Ragosina

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: B F Brookhouse

slowly into stride, raced in last

16/1

4th

2

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

13:55 Cartmel

Ragosina

11st 12lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: B F Brookhouse

Had somewhat mixed record during first season over hurdles but won a Sedgefield novice (2m4f, soft) in February and confirmed her wellbeing with a pretty good Flat run this month; could have a say.

10/1

Form: PP7-28

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Came second in a chase in May but has largely been disappointing since his narrow 3m hurdle win in March 2023; drops back in trip with usual tongue-tie left off here; not the most obvious answer.
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6th

7

23rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:50 Newton Abbot

Unspeakable

11st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Returned from break with 36l defeat in April but last month's Fontwell fourth (3m2f, good) was more encouraging and the cheekpieces (worn for the second of last year's two chase wins) are now back on; won't mind if the ground is quicker than good; can't be ruled out.

7/1

4th

6

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

15:10 Fontwell

Unspeakable

11st 1lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Battled well for narrow win off today's mark at Hereford (3m1f, good; wore cheekpieces) in the autumn but was given break after disappointing effort in December and again ran poorly when reappearing (without cheekpieces) last month; the cheekpieces are missing again here; stablemate Prince Cleni has much stronger claims.

10/1

6th

6

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

15:43 Stratford

Unspeakable

10st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Landed his second success over fences, at Hereford (3m1f, good) in October off 1lb lower mark; second at Plumpton the following month but was tailed off at Wincanton when last seen; has been freshened up since and holds claims if putting his best foot forward.

9/2

Form: P27/P1 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Returned to form and gamely fended off a heavily backed rival to make all at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft; refitted visor) in July; not sure to be in same mood again here but good ground also suits and a 3lb rise is manageable.
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13

29th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

15:45 Chepstow

Winds Of Fire

11st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Returned to form and gamely fended off a heavily backed rival to make all at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft; refitted visor) in July but a lesser effort followed last month and he's not easy to predict; headgear switched here.

20/1

13

29th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

15:45 Chepstow

Winds Of Fire

11st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Returned to form and gamely fended off a heavily backed rival to make all at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft; refitted visor) in July but a lesser effort followed last month and he's not easy to predict; headgear switched here.

20/1

7th

4

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Winds Of Fire

11st 12lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Returned to form and gamely fended off a heavily backed rival to make all at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft; refitted visor) in July; not sure to be in same mood again here but good ground also suits and a 3lb rise is manageable.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-50F6 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
0-7 over hurdles but was still in contention before last-flight fall on stable debut in July and did not really enjoy the run of the race when respectable sixth of 14 at Kilbeggan (2m2f, good to yielding) last month; represents top Irish stable and must be considered.
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8th

3

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Duchamps Art

11st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

0-7 over hurdles but was still in contention before last-flight fall on stable debut in July and did not really enjoy the run of the race when respectable sixth of 14 at Kilbeggan (2m2f, good to yielding) last month; represents top Irish stable and must be considered.

5/2

6th

15

23rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 120y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Duchamps Art

10st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Didn't show much for Mags Mullins but in the process of showing improved form when a faller at the last in 2m5f Wexford handicap on yard debut last month, staying on and yet to be asked a question by inexperienced claiming rider; senior rider takes over here and likely player off a light weight.

7/2

Form: 057-44

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only four hurdling starts but did not show anything more than minor promise in maiden/novice events (2m-2m4f) and probably needs to improve to make an impact on this handicap debut.
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11th

10

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

18:42 Uttoxeter

Saint Vic

10st 9lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Anthony Day

0-13 but ran well on his second race back after a year's absence when runner-up here (2m7f, good) last month; fair fifth at Worcester since and the drop back in trip may be in his favour.

8/1

5th

8

28th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Worcester

Saint Vic

10st 10lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Anthony Day

Maiden hurdler but has twice threatened in handicaps, last time going close over Uttoxeter's 2m7f; that was his second run after a lengthy break; up 4lb.

6/1

Form: 23-362 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Left behind by wide-margin winner when second of 13 here (2m7f, good) in July but that was still a pretty good effort and she can cope with today's drop back in trip; no surprise if she features.
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4th

7

15th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

16:48 Uttoxeter

Faerie Cutlass

10st 13lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Well handicapped on old form and will be suited by today's trip/ground but became disappointing last year and made a low-key reappearance in May; revival needed.

20/1

7th

4

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

16:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Faerie Cutlass

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Won at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) in November 2024 but she struggled last year and was beaten 20l at Sedgefield when last seen in November; now 4lb lower than for her last success but she needs a major revival after a break.

14/1

4

7th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:37 Huntingdon

Faerie Cutlass

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Only 1lb higher than when winning at Ludlow (3m, good) last November but has very unconvincing record since returning from a break in April; lost jockey when attempting to refuse at first flight on penultimate appearance and was soundly beaten when fourth last time; others are much less risky.

16/1

Form: 4-9906 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won comfortably over C&D (good) on handicap debut just under a year ago but has not been in the same form since; took a step back in right direction when sixth at Stratford on Tuesday but needs more again.
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25

27th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

12:30 Chepstow

Hedera Park

10st 9lb

T: Debra Hamer

Rewarded very patient Gavin Sheehan ride when winning here (2m3f, good to soft) last month but has a very mixed record this year and her current mark probably demands a career-best performance.

40/1

25

27th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

12:30 Chepstow

Hedera Park

10st 9lb

T: Debra Hamer

Rewarded very patient Gavin Sheehan ride when winning here (2m3f, good to soft) last month but has a very mixed record this year and her current mark probably demands a career-best performance.

40/1

4th

6

15th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Windsor

Hedera Park

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Debra Hamer

Likely unsuited by soft ground last time and is better judged on her respectable form earlier in November; however, has something to prove back over 2m, having looked best at 2m3f/2m4f.

8/1

Non-runners

Bergentown, Outback Frontiers, Silent Auction

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Payout
Exacta £63.40
Straight Forecast £69.21
Tricast £510.41
Trifecta £890.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Outback Frontiers

RP RATINGS:

Winds Of Fire

Daily Record:

Duchamps Art

SPOTLIGHT:

Santa Clarita

Telegraph:

Bergentown

D Express:

Sefton Warrior

The Times:

Outback Frontiers

Daily Mirror:

Outback Frontiers

The Star:

Winds Of Fire