May 06 / 20.18 Worcester

20.18

Good

everytip.com Horse Racing Tips Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4066.37
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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everytip.com Horse Racing Tips Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 22254-

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Just a bumper win to his name and has been expensive to follow over hurdles; another headgear switch tonight, going back to the hood, and others look stronger.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

18:00 Taunton

Dirty Den

12st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Hooded when solid third over C&D (good) at the end of last year and scored at Plumpton (about 2m4f, soft) on next start in February; revised mark has seen him held in two subsequent starts but that doesn't tell the whole story as they were seriously competitive series qualifiers; cheekpieces (worn once over hurdles when second here 13 months ago) are reapplied and he needs a firm second look.

10/1

6th

10

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Dirty Den

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Gained his Plumpton success (2m4f) in small field and was only midfield in a deeper race at Wincanton later in February; opposed in another competitive contest.

25/1

7th

1

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Dirty Den

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Knocking on the door on good ground this season prior to gaining a deserved win at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) recently; 6lb higher in a more competitive race today but he did it comfortably last time and has solid claims.

13/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5654-

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Didn't look to see out 2m4f on soft ground last time and starts handicap life at a sensible level for his powerful yard; he'll need to brush up his hurdling if he's to progress though.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

23rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

19:15 Newton Abbot

Katana

11st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Robert Stephens

0-12 over hurdles but returned to form with creditable second of ten at Worcester (2m, good) this month, after a break; remains on a good mark; major player if in similar mood again.

7/1

2nd

8

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Worcester

Katana

11st 4lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Robert Stephens

Runner-up over C&D on final start for Nicky Henderson last May, and again on first start for this trainer (6-4 favourite) the following month; badly out of sorts since and remains winless; handicap mark has plummeted accordingly; clear risks attached.

20/1

3

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

15:37 Ludlow

Katana

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Robert Stephens

Spring and summer's clutch of frame finishes were gained around far more galloping tracks over 2m-2m4f; wheels have really come off since, and hard to be confident the return to a stayers' trip will arrest the decline.

16/1

20/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 26586-

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Decent on the Flat as a 3yo but not as good over hurdles and has had plenty of chances now; went close over C&D (good) in maiden company last autumn but has been nowhere near that level since.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:51 Worcester

Scintillante

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Dual 2m course winner in early part of last season; has mixed record since and is not yet proven over this far but seemed to have benefited from a wind operation when close third of five here (2m, good) last month.

6/1

3rd

5

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Scintillante

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Dual C&D winner on good ground in early part of last season; below best on all three starts since returning from a break this spring, with his C&D run three weeks ago particularly disappointing, but he's well handicapped if a recent wind op proves successful.

9/2

6th

3

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Scintillante

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Won twice here last summer and some sign of a return to form when fourth at Warwick last week; this mark isn't a gift but has each-way claims.

4/1

7/2

Form: /2241- D

Last run: 41 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
1m4f Tapeta winner who's improved as he's gained experienced over hurdles, culminating in a win off 5lb lower at Hereford (2m, good) six weeks ago; that was a weak race but he's respected all the same.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

13th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:42 Newton Abbot

Renoir

12st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Ben Clarke

Well treated on peak form but has struggled since returning from wind surgery and finished a well-beaten last of three over 3m2f here in May when he may not have stayed; this much shorter trip and first-time blinkers may help but he arrives with plenty to prove.

8/1

3rd

5

27th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

17:30 Newton Abbot

Renoir

10st 10lb

J: David Noonan

T: Ben Clarke

On dangerous mark but he's 1-11 over hurdles and hasn't really fired since returning after wind surgery this spring; has a bit to prove and he's untried beyond 2m5f.

16/1

6th

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

19:10 Fontwell

Renoir

12st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Ben Clarke

Now 5lb lower than winning winning at Hereford (2m, good) in March 2025 but, following a break, could not justify favouritism when midfield at Stratford (2m2f; good; first run after wind op) last month; sports refitted cheekpieces and tries a new trip here; needs that recent run to have done him good.

7/1

Form: 39314- D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Small-field Sedgefield maiden win against her own sex a month ago amounted to little and she found it beyond her off a 3lb higher mark on her handicap debut next time; needs to improve for the cheekpieces coming off.
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Verdict Starting price

3

6th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

18:42 Fontwell

Land Girls Luck

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Max Comley

Three-time hurdle winner; fourth of ten on chase debut at Exeter where 2m3f was on the sharp side; should run well.

5/1

4th

2

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

16:10 Exeter

Land Girls Luck

11st 13lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Max Comley

Record of 3-16 over hurdles and placed in both her races following a lengthy break; she's not the biggest to be jumping fences but she measured her hurdles well; respected.

3/1

3rd

1

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:30 Hereford

Land Girls Luck

12st 0lb

J: Miss Aimee Jones

T: Max Comley

Dual 2m4f hurdle winner last June and she's held her from well since, most recently back from a 151-day break when a 2.5l second at Hereford 18-days ago ridden by Aimee Jones; likely to make her presence felt again off an unchanged mark.

4/1

Form: P45-

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Maiden pointer who ran as well as he was entitled to at a big price in a Chepstow novice last time (raced freely and made most of the running); this is more realistic now handicapping.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

16:00 Warwick

Blackijo Dagrostis

10st 10lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

13-race maiden; late mistake cost him dear at Taunton two runs back (2m, good) but Hereford was disappointing when behind Ballywood; others preferred.

12/1

4th

2

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:00 Hereford

Blackijo Dagrostis

11st 1lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

0-12 under rules but recent efforts over fences have been respectable, latest when a 3.25l third of six at Taunton (2m, good); back up 5lb which will likely make him vulnerable for the win, but he shouldn't be far away.

3/1

3rd

6

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 12y

Class 5

16:40 Taunton

Blackijo Dagrostis

10st 9lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Matt Sheppard

Modest maiden chaser who comes here below par, a never-dangerous fourth of eight in 2m Ludlow handicap 19 days ago; needs to take a step forward despite a falling mark.

9/2

Form: 4R333-

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Hasn't always looked the easiest, refusing to jump away on one occasion, but he's proved competitive since handicapping on good ground; this mark should be within range if he's more amenable.
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4th

5

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

14:40 Stratford

Estate Planning

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Soundly beaten on both starts in cheekpieces (now removed) during the winter and now 0-13 over hurdles; returns from break on tempting mark and will be suited by this return to good ground but has a bit to prove.

8/1

5th

7

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:42 Sedgefield

Estate Planning

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Bernard Llewellyn

5yo who made the frame a few times last season and his mark continues to fall, but he hasn't got competitive this term and remains a maiden.

25/1

Form: 2456P-

Last run: 124 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Went close over C&D (good) off a 3lb higher mark last June; a leap of faith is required though, back from four months off in first-time headgear, having not taken to fences in two tries around the turn of the year.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Ascension Day

10st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Ex-Shaun Lycett; maiden under all codes; well beaten or pulled up in all his races this year so has plenty to prove.

33/1

Form: 66854-

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in two bumpers and three runs over hurdles, starting big prices every time; is 16lb out of the weights for tonight's handicap debut.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

6th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:18 Worcester

Saddlers Dream

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

Tailed off in two bumpers and three runs over hurdles, starting big prices every time; is 16lb out of the weights for tonight's handicap debut.

50/1

9th

10

6th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:18 Worcester

Saddlers Dream

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

Tailed off in two bumpers and three runs over hurdles, starting big prices every time; is 16lb out of the weights for tonight's handicap debut.

50/1

4th

3

2nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 111y

Class 4

14:25 Exeter

Saddlers Dream

11st 3lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

took keen hold, pressed leader, not fluent 1st, lost ground after 3rd, not fluent 5th, headway before 4 out, weakened before 3 out

33/1

Non-runners

Indemnity

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Payout
Exacta £33.30
Straight Forecast £28.93
Tricast £113.99
Trifecta £165.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Indemnity

SPOTLIGHT:

Renoir

RP RATINGS:

Scintillante

The Sun:

Estate Planning

Daily Mirror:

Katana

WEST COUNTRY:

Renoir

The Times:

Indemnity

Telegraph:

Indemnity

The Guardian:

Indemnity

Daily Mail:

Indemnity

D Express:

Indemnity

The Star:

Indemnity

Daily Record:

Indemnity

TOPSPEED:

Scintillante