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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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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4

(7)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Katana

9st 10lb

J: William Carson

T: Robert Stephens

0-13 over hurdles and he was tailed off in a minor handicap at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) when last seen in June; can only be watched now switched to the Flat after 104 days off.

33/1

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

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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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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4

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

16:55 Stratford

Blackijo Dagrostis

11st 1lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Matt Sheppard

Remains a maiden (0-10 over fences) and he was soundly beaten at Worcester (2m, good) three weeks ago; however, that was his first run since April and he was running some respectable races prior to his break.

5/2

6th

7

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

12:55 Worcester

Blackijo Dagrostis

10st 9lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Matt Sheppard

0-22 under all codes; ended last season with some respectable chase runs, most recently when keeping on past Forcetoreckonwith to take third at Warwick (2m, good), but needs to find something extra on this first start for five months.

12/1

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

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

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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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

+o+e Accumulators

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