September 26 / 15.17 Worcester

15.17

Good

Silver Shine Grounds Services Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Silver Shine Grounds Services Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: /P624-

Last run: 371 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles but showed promise as a 4yo and was last seen finishing a respectable 9.5l fourth of six in a maiden hurdle at Newton Abbot (2m5.5f, good) just over a year ago; gelded since and not completely ruled out but he's likely to need some improvement if he's to get off the mark.
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2nd

4

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 172y

Class 3

15:40 Ascot

Authoceltic

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Only three runs over fences but already a better chaser than hurdler; well on top to win at Wincanton in November (1m7f, good; 5lb lower) and the softer surface at Ludlow (good to soft) was a feasible excuse next time; absent since December but likely to go well.

4/1

2nd

3

18th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

17:25 Newton Abbot

Authoceltic

11st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Returned from one-year absence with low-key run in 2m4f maiden hurdle last month (raced too freely) and is now 0-7 in that sphere; entitled to have benefited from that outing but needs this switch to chasing to enable improvement.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: /4P5-3

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
AW winner who remains winless after eight hurdle starts but produced a career-best when a close third over C&D (good to soft; second start back from wind surgery) this month; place claims if backing that up.
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1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:50 Fontwell

Blue Universe

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Michael Attwater

0-12 over hurdles but he ran well to finished second off this mark at Huntingdon (2m3f, soft) in February; this is a deeper race but he's versatile ground-wise and has each-way claims again after a short break.

5/1

2nd

1

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

12:50 Huntingdon

Blue Universe

12st 0lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Michael Attwater

Still a maiden over hurdles and he was beaten off current mark, having made mistakes, at Huntingdon (2m4f) on most recent attempt in this sphere.

5/1

3rd

1

17th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Fakenham

Blue Universe

11st 4lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Michael Attwater

A fair 1m2f Flat scorer who has shown similar form in this sphere, collared only late on when a good runner-up in 2m4f Worcester novice three weeks ago; big shout.

2/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 154 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wasn't without support when staying on to finish third on hurdle debut at Chepstow (2m, good) in April; likely to improve for this longer trip, with stamina in his pedigree, and one to consider with Sean Bowen booked now back from a 154-day break.
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8th

3

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 123y

Class 4

16:15 Ascot

Glance Of Glory

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Two wins over 2m4f on good ground at Worcester (maiden/handicap) in the autumn and creditable fourth at Aintree (3m, soft) in December when his jumping lacked fluency and he didn't see the trip out that well; disputed favouritism at Newbury (2m4f) last month but clipped heels and slipped up before halfway; cheekpieces go on and he needs to resume improvement, with Sean Bowen (on board for those wins) back.

6/1

3

17th Feb 2026

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

16:30 Newbury

Glance Of Glory

11st 13lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Two wins over 2m4f on good ground at Worcester (maiden/handicap) and, although only fourth on soft off this higher mark at Aintree, he didn't run badly given his jumping lacked fluency; still lightly raced and by no means ruled out.

5/1

2

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Glance Of Glory

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Improved upon his debut third at Chepstow (2m, good) in April to win a maiden hurdle over this C&D (good) last month; he begins handicap life on a fair mark and this very lightly raced 5yo could have more to offer.

11/2

Form: 677-5

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two bumpers and both starts over hurdles (2m-2m3f); stable looks to have a stronger chance with Glance Of Glory.
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7th

13

18th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

13:52 Bangor-on-Dee

Harksman

10st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Eight-race maiden who showed a bit more last time when beaten 8l in a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Stratford; that was his first run in cheekpieces as well; chase debut.

14/1

6th

7

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:57 Stratford

Harksman

10st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

No impact in any of his seven races, the last two of which were handicaps at Kempton (3m, good; hooded) and Hereford (3m2f, soft); hooded on penultimate start and now tries cheekpieces; fair bit to prove even though the move back down in trip may help.

14/1

Form: 2-12 C BF

Last run: 114 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Course bumper winner who found one too good when turned over at short odds on June's hurdle debut at Warwick (2m, good) where an untidy jump at the last proved costly; big player with that experience behind him and the step up in trip likely to bring improvement.
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5

16th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

17:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Ice In The Veins

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Made all for two good-ground novice hurdle wins last November (2m, 2m3f); lesser form this year likely more to do with a refusal to settle under restraint than the move to handicaps, but a return to previous tactics may put him in a pace battle with a few here; chasers in pedigree.

3/1

9th

8

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 2

14:12 Haydock

Ice In The Veins

10st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Made the running when winning two novice hurdles in November (2m3f/2m, good); ridden with restraint and pulled hard when failing to threaten in February in his first two handicaps (2m, good to soft/soft); could yet be capable of considerably better for his top yard, and a return to more prominent tactics might be the catalyst for an improved performance.

6/1

Form: 0/36-

Last run: 303 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in a valuable Newbury bumper in March 2024 and beaten 38l and 47l in both starts over hurdles, most recently at Hereford (2m3.5f, good to soft) in November; lots more needed back from a 303-day absence.
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7

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Worcester

Tikiti Dino

11st 4lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan King

Well held in a valuable Newbury bumper in March 2024 and beaten 38l and 47l in both starts over hurdles, most recently at Hereford (2m3.5f, good to soft) in November; lots more needed back from a 303-day absence.

33/1

6th

9

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

12:15 Hereford

Tikiti Dino

10st 13lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan King

Well beaten (albeit in a valuable race) on last season's bumper debut and made just a mildly encouraging hurdle debut when remote third over C&D this month.

16/1

6th

9

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

12:15 Hereford

Tikiti Dino

10st 13lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan King

Well beaten (albeit in a valuable race) on last season's bumper debut and made just a mildly encouraging hurdle debut when remote third over C&D this month.

16/1

Form: 5P-P

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest point form, though he nearly won his final start in April; pulled up over hurdles at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good; 66-1) last month and easy to look elsewhere.
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10th

13

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Taunton

Absolut Grey

10st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: D Summersby

Went close in a maiden point last spring but has not shown any worthwhile form under rules since (including two handicap runs).

66/1

8

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Worcester

Absolut Grey

11st 1lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: D Summersby

Modest point form, though he nearly won his final start in April; pulled up over hurdles at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good; 66-1) last month and easy to look elsewhere.

100/1

5

30th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:45 Newton Abbot

Absolut Grey

10st 11lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: D Summersby

Nothing to show from two hurdle runs in France and modest point form earlier this year, for all that he nearly won his final one; very opposable.

50/1

Form: 71-

Last run: 167 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built on a promising debut when staying on strongly to win a good-ground bumper at Bangor in April, shaping as though this longer trip might suit; 167-day break of little concern and he needs respecting on hurdle debut.
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1st

2

18th Feb 2026

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:05 Ludlow

Sir Hobnob

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Merely sixth, beaten 15l, on last month's handicap debut at Newbury (2m, good to soft); however, it may well have been a warm race and prior to that he went close in a novice at Leicester (1m7f, soft); retains potential.

12/1

6th

5

14th Jan 2026

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 4

15:50 Newbury

Sir Hobnob

11st 8lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Good-ground bumper winner who was a close second at Leicester (1m7f, soft) in November on his third hurdle start; the winner followed up in a handicap, indicating this unexposed 5yo has a workable opening mark.

8/1

13

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

13:47 Stratford

Sir Hobnob

10st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Landed his second of two bumpers at Bangor (2m, good) in April; promising start over hurdles when third to one that has won again since at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month; steps back in trip and looks sure to run well.

7/1

Form: 565-5

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown some ability in his bumpers but made an underwhelming start to his hurdle career when a 46l fifth of eight over 2m here last month; needs to find considerable improvement for this longer trip.
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9

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Vesalius

10st 12lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Barry Brennan

Beaten 58l when placing at Stratford last October (2m6f, good), and unseen since; no chances taken with his initial mark.

33/1

4

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

13:50 Stratford

Vesalius

11st 2lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Barry Brennan

Showed a bit in bumpers but beaten 46l and 29l in 2m/2m4f maiden hurdles; unlikely to provide the answer.

25/1

10

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Worcester

Vesalius

11st 1lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Barry Brennan

Has shown some ability in his bumpers but made an underwhelming start to his hurdle career when a 46l fifth of eight over 2m here last month; needs to find considerable improvement for this longer trip.

50/1

Form: 75-72F

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved markedly from low-key hurdle debut when a staying-on second of fifteen over 2m here last month and was still in contention when falling three out back here since; not really bred for this longer trip but competitive if seeing it out.
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8th

8

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:52 Ludlow

Jammy Jay

10st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: James Evans

Has produced two respectable efforts since switching to handicaps this season, most recently when fourth over 2m4f at Aintree last month, though that did appear to stretch her stamina; dropping back in trip should help, but she does appear to be on a tough mark.

16/1

6

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

12:25 Uttoxeter

Jammy Jay

11st 6lb

J: Ben Poste

T: James Evans

Outran 80-1 odds when second in run-of-the-mill Worcester maiden (2m, good) in August and was running well before falling on both subsequent outings but today's race is much stronger.

33/1

6

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

12:25 Uttoxeter

Jammy Jay

11st 6lb

J: Ben Poste

T: James Evans

Outran 80-1 odds when second in run-of-the-mill Worcester maiden (2m, good) in August and was running well before falling on both subsequent outings but today's race is much stronger.

33/1

Form: 09

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner at 1m4f; well held on both hurdle starts (2m) and needs to find considerable improvement for this step up in distance.
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2nd

6

20th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Forest Spirit

11st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Dual AW winner; beaten 5.5l over C&D (good) a month ago on first run for 187 days and could be sharper for that outing, and benefit from the new cheekpieces; one to consider.

11/4

3rd

6

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ffos Las

Forest Spirit

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

A fair 1m4f Flat winner but she's yet to match that form in this sphere, fifth of six in C&D handicap in October; needs to step forward after her absence.

12/1

4

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Ffos Las

Forest Spirit

10st 7lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Dual 1m4f AW winner for Michael Bell in March; soundly beaten in three maiden hurdles (2m-2m4f) for new stable last month but now makes handicap hurdle debut from a lowly mark and it won't be a surprise if she gets much more competitive this time.

9/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £95.10
Straight Forecast £93.16
Trifecta £372.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ice In The Veins

The Times:

Glance Of Glory

The Sun:

Sir Hobnob

WEST COUNTRY:

Authoceltic

POSTDATA:

Blue Universe

Telegraph:

Glance Of Glory

The Star:

Sir Hobnob

RP RATINGS:

Ice In The Veins

The Guardian:

Ice In The Veins

Daily Mail:

Ice In The Veins

Daily Mirror:

Ice In The Veins

Daily Record:

Ice In The Veins

D Express:

Authoceltic