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16.03

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Play Coach And Referee Football @worcsfa Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 0f 110y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Play Coach And Referee Football @worcsfa Handicap Chase

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.90
  • Place: £2.60

Form: -46606 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Quirky customer who is usually ridden very patiently; made fairly encouraging chase debut when sixth over C&D (good) three weeks ago but remains without a win since November 2022; others look less risky.
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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

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: P3P-02

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won three points during the spring and bounced back from a disappointing hurdle run when second over C&D (good; no match for winner) on last month's stable debut; still on a good mark; one to consider.
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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

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -33733

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on chasing debut in April but kept on for very respectable third from out of the weights at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) last month; effectively 2lb lower here and that form has been well advertised by the front pair since; each-way claims at least.
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5

2nd Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:00 Southwell

Royal Max

10st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

His near-9l fifth in this race last year (behind Clean Getaway) came at the end of a fairly busy spring/summer campaign; defied longer absence than today's for April's Sedgefield success, but yet to convince this higher sort of mark hasn't compromised him for further win purposes.

9/1

4th

4

18th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

15:55 Stratford

Royal Max

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Returned from break with win at Sedgefield (2m, good) last month, his fifth chase, and was placed off today's mark at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) a few days later; obvious contender in current form.

5/2

4th

4

18th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

15:55 Stratford

Royal Max

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Returned from break with win at Sedgefield (2m, good) last month, his fifth chase, and was placed off today's mark at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) a few days later; obvious contender in current form.

5/2

Form: 21/P03 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Returned from long absence with two quiet runs this season but proved some ability remains when third over C&D (good; just behind Moodofthemoment) three weeks ago and remains very well handicapped on old form.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 134-PP D

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Quickly lost his form after winning at Ffos Las (2m3f, good) in spring 2023 and has been pulled up on both appearances this season; drops back in trip with huge amount to prove; considered only if lively in betting.
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4

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 40y

Class 5

15:10 Taunton

Holerday Ridge

11st 9lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Claire Hitch

disputed lead, lost position 1st, soon in touch with leaders

16/1

4

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 40y

Class 5

15:10 Taunton

Holerday Ridge

11st 9lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Claire Hitch

Had lost his form so an 8l fifth at Worcester in September (2m, good) got him back on track to some extent; others still preferred.

16/1

5th

3

11th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:03 Worcester

Holerday Ridge

11st 7lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Claire Hitch

Quickly lost his form after winning at Ffos Las (2m3f, good) in spring 2023 and has been pulled up on both appearances this season; drops back in trip with huge amount to prove; considered only if lively in betting.

33/1

Form: 628-76

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Generally disappointing since his two hurdle wins in 2022 but ran well in defeat in first-time visor at Hereford (2m, good) in January and was in front before saddle slipped at penultimate fence over C&D (good) in July; continues to slip down the weights and has possibilities if in right mood.
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7th

9

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Herecomeshogan

10st 2lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Unlucky to come to grief in early stages at Ludlow last month (first-time blinkers, retained) and remains on a good mark but this regressive and inconsistent 7yo is now 0-10 over fences.

9/1

7th

9

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Herecomeshogan

10st 2lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Unlucky to come to grief in early stages at Ludlow last month (first-time blinkers, retained) and remains on a good mark but this regressive and inconsistent 7yo is now 0-10 over fences.

9/1

6

7th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 212y

Class 5

13:50 Ludlow

Herecomeshogan

10st 10lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

prominent

8/1

Form: 4P-P54

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles when owner-trained and managed only fourth of six on recent stable/chase debut at Newton Abbot (2m, good); may yet come good for Fergal O'Brien but improvement is needed; 1lb out of the weights.
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5th

8

14th Nov 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

13:05 Taunton

Go On Ya Goodthing

10st 2lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

prominent early, led narrowly or disputed lead after 1st

9/2

5th

8

14th Nov 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

13:05 Taunton

Go On Ya Goodthing

10st 2lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

prominent early, led narrowly or disputed lead after 1st

9/2

6th

11

24th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:50 Fontwell

Go On Ya Goodthing

10st 2lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

Only shown a modest level of form over hurdles and hasn't really improved in two starts for new stable since switched to fences, albeit last month's Worcester run was more encouraging; others appeal more.

13/2

Form: 56123- D BF

Last run: 348 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Came good over fences in three-runner race at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) last summer and made the frame over C&D on next two outings, but has fitness to prove on this first start since last September.
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3rd

8

18th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Lingfield

Mutual Respect

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Has a solid record over fences, with plenty of places alongside three wins in 15 attempts; might strip fitter for his Bangor run which followed wind surgery.

4/1

3rd

8

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Mutual Respect

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Three chase wins, the latest in this race 12 months ago off the very same mark; could be interesting after wind surgery and recent rain welcomed.

8/1

3rd

8

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Mutual Respect

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Three chase wins, the latest in this race 12 months ago off the very same mark; could be interesting after wind surgery and recent rain welcomed.

8/1

Form: P535-P D

Last run: 92 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Began year with two respectable runs and had excuse when pulled up on latest outing in June (bled from the nose) but remains without a win since 2022 and his overall profile remains unconvincing.
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4th

6

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:32 Hereford

Berliet Express

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Dual 2m hurdle winner on yielding ground in Ireland; placed in 6-28 chase starts but recent form suggests that a 7lb drop and the application of cheekpieces won't see him break his duck in this discipline.

33/1

6th

8

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

14:15 Huntingdon

Berliet Express

10st 2lb

J: Sean Grantham

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Jumped poorly when beaten 16l here two weeks ago, taking chase record to 0-27; 5lb out of the weights.

33/1

4th

10

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

13:10 Huntingdon

Berliet Express

10st 3lb

J: Sean Grantham

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

in rear

16/1

Form: 32-356 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Five-time chase winner; needs to better his recent efforts but has conditions to suit here and has slipped to a very tempting mark; could be very dangerous if perked up by first-time cheekpieces.
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12th

4

31st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle

Blueberry Wine

11st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Has won five chases at up to 2m3f but rather disappointing on last three starts (cheekpieces tried last time, but left off here); well treated on his best form but bit to prove back over hurdles.

20/1

12th

4

31st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle

Blueberry Wine

11st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Has won five chases at up to 2m3f but rather disappointing on last three starts (cheekpieces tried last time, but left off here); well treated on his best form but bit to prove back over hurdles.

20/1

10th

1

11th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:03 Worcester

Blueberry Wine

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Five-time chase winner; needs to better his recent efforts but has conditions to suit here and has slipped to a very tempting mark; could be very dangerous if perked up by first-time cheekpieces.

13/2

Form: 5-307P

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
17-race maiden who has struggled on all three starts for current stable; needs addition of cheekpieces to make a huge difference.
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3rd

4

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Warwick

Groom De Cotte

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Gary Brown

Won over fences 13 months ago but returned from layoff with lacklustre hurdle run in April and is difficult to enthuse over after that performance; has usual tongue-tie refitted; seems versatile ground-wise.

14/1

8th

2

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:39 Chepstow

Groom De Cotte

11st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Gary Brown

Won over fences at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) last March and returned from break with pleasing fourth over hurdles there (3m1f, good to soft) in November; absent for another 131 days since but won't be far away if in similar form again.

5/1

Form: 60-298 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Displayed improvement when keeping-on second at Stratford (2m3f, good) in May, her third chase, but was no match for the winner there and has been safely held twice since; others look stronger.
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9th

16

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

The Gambler

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

led, 5 lengths ahead with one circuit to go

66/1

9th

16

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

The Gambler

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

led, 5 lengths ahead with one circuit to go

66/1

12th

12

11th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:03 Worcester

The Gambler

10st 3lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

Displayed improvement when keeping-on second at Stratford (2m3f, good) in May, her third chase, but was no match for the winner there and has been safely held twice since; others look stronger.

25/1

Form: 33P-48

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Well beaten after racing too freely on last month's chasing debut at Market Rasen and is now 0-12 under all codes; sports refitted cheekpieces here.
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7

1st Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

14:25 Newbury

Voix De Bocelli

11st 0lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Henrietta C Knight

held up in last, outpaced before 3 out, soon struggling

20/1

Non-runners

Miss Marette

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £52.90
Straight Forecast £41.51
Tricast £152.22
Trifecta £188.80

Selections

The Times:

Moodofthemoment

Daily Mail:

Mutual Respect

POSTDATA:

Royal Max

RP RATINGS:

Herecomeshogan

D Express:

Go On Ya Goodthing

SPOTLIGHT:

Blueberry Wine

Telegraph:

Royal Max

The Guardian:

Moodofthemoment

The Star:

Moodofthemoment

Daily Record:

Moodofthemoment

WEST COUNTRY:

Herecomeshogan

Daily Mirror:

Mutual Respect

The Sun:

Mutual Respect