September 26 / 15.52 Worcester

15.52

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BetWright: Beat The Right Way Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4066.37
  • 2m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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BetWright: Beat The Right Way Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 454-20

Last run: 93 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden for Jonjo and AJ O'Neill; well held in 2m4f handicap at Worcester when last seen three months ago; sold for £10,000 since; heed the market signals.
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Verdict Starting price

6

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 63y

Class 4

12:55 Ascot

Theatre Of Flight

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Safely held when fifth at Chepstow three weeks ago but justified heavy market support on stable debut at Worcester (2m7f, good) in September, winning readily by over 5l, and could still build on that performance if coping with today's drop back in trip.

6/1

6

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 63y

Class 4

12:55 Ascot

Theatre Of Flight

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Safely held when fifth at Chepstow three weeks ago but justified heavy market support on stable debut at Worcester (2m7f, good) in September, winning readily by over 5l, and could still build on that performance if coping with today's drop back in trip.

6/1

5th

9

11th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

17:10 Chepstow

Theatre Of Flight

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Sold out of Jonjo and A J O'Neill stable after disappointing handicap debut in June (2m4f) but justified heavy market support when upped to 2m7f for Mickey Bowen at Worcester (good) a fortnight ago, winning readily by over 5l; hiked up 10lb for that but still commands respect.

7/2

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 52P-15 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Sound performances since having wind surgery and wearing cheekpieces, winning over C&D (good) in May then creditable fifth at Market Rasen; solid chance in the retained headgear.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

15:00 Uttoxeter

Ernest Gray

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Won two handicaps over similar trips to this last season, both on good ground; latest run in a Class 2 wasn't too bad and he's capable when fresh; this mark isn't beyond him.

14/1

6th

3

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

14:46 Haydock

Ernest Gray

10st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Did well in cheekpieces last year, winning at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May and Aintree (3m, good) in October; not so good behind Super Survivor here (good to soft) in December but a return to form today looks possible for in-form yard; place hopes.

8/1

6

26th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 149y

Class 3

12:40 Aintree

Ernest Gray

11st 7lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan King

Won at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May in first-time cheekpieces (retained since); midfield at Market Rasen next time then runner-up back at Worcester (2m7f, good), albeit no match for the unexposed winner; also effective on soft/good to soft ground; might not be far away.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 54-526 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Best effort this term when second in this grade at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) on penultimate start; on last winning mark so holds a fighting chance from a handicapping perspective.
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3rd

6

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Worcester

Halifax

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Best effort this term when second in this grade at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) on penultimate start; on last winning mark so holds a fighting chance from a handicapping perspective.

8/1

7

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 3

16:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Halifax

10st 9lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Well handicapped and looked booked for a return to winning ways at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) until reeled in late on; strongly considered on the back of that effort.

3/1

2nd

7

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:28 Market Rasen

Halifax

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Back on same mark as Kempton win in May 2024 (3m, good); likely to be all the better for his latest run (first for 290 days); interesting.

8/1

Form: -11125 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Came up rather short in higher grade last time; solid record (1112) in Class 4 otherwise this term, albeit has shot up the weights as a result; may be in the assessor's grip now.
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4th

1

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 207y

Class 3

13:57 Carlisle

Matchless

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Three consecutive wins over hurdles in May/June (2m-2m7f, good/good to soft) and he was running okay in that sphere last month; however, he has something to find in today's company and he didn't improve for the switch to fences when soundly beaten in January on his sole previous chase start.

12/1

4th

1

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Worcester

Matchless

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Came up rather short in higher grade last time; solid record (1112) in Class 4 otherwise this term, albeit has shot up the weights as a result; may be in the assessor's grip now.

13/2

3

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 3

16:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Matchless

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

It took a return to selling level to regain the winning thread in May but has since gone 112 in 2m4f/2m7f handicaps; getting high in the weights (nudged up another 1lb) but he's pretty solid.

7/2

Form: 2-2214 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Skelton runner who has a solid record (2214) this season and gained the success at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in most recent Class 4 attempt; enters calculations returned to this level.
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1st

1

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 3

19:43 Bangor-on-Dee

Supreme Yeats

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Back in good form in refitted cheepieces this spring, winning twice at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) before very respectable third at Hexham (2m7f, good); not sure to be ideally suited by today's drop back in trip or the switch back to blinkers but still considered.

11/4

3rd

4

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:10 Hexham

Supreme Yeats

11st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Veteran who returned to form when landing a gamble at Newton Abbot (good; cheekpieces added) last month and followed up there 21 days later off a 6lb higher mark; now up to a career-high mark off a further 5lb rise but remains unexposed as a stayer.

7/4

1st

3

27th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

17:30 Newton Abbot

Supreme Yeats

11st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Veteran who returned to form when landing a gamble with his smooth success over C&D (good; cheekpieces added) three weeks ago; up 6lb but he beat a clear second last time and he's still unexposed at this sort of trip; big player.

2/1

Form: 861P2-

Last run: 218 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won well at Hereford (3m1f) last December; absent since creditable second at Huntingdon in February; has a modest record when fresh but market support should be noted.
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6th

7

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Worcester

Gustoso

11st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Won well at Hereford (3m1f) last December; absent since creditable second at Huntingdon in February; has a modest record when fresh but market support should be noted.

7/1

5

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

14:45 Huntingdon

Gustoso

11st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Won here last April and registered his second handicap win when comfortably in front at Hereford (3m2f, good to soft) in December; the latter was his first attempt at this sort of trip but he flopped when 7-4 favourite at Wincanton five weeks ago; major player if bouncing straight back.

7/2

12

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 3

15:10 Wincanton

Gustoso

10st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

visibility reduced by fog

6/1

Form: 1-1115 CD BF

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 11lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite returned to fences here when last seen; successful in last four attempts over hurdles, including twice over C&D; however, the 12yo is now on a career-high mark.
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1

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Worcester

Im A Starman

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mark Rimell

Admirable veteran who nearly recorded his ninth hurdle win when a close second here (2m7f, good) in May; 0-8 over fences but he's 12lb lower back in this sphere and he does have some placed form in chase handicaps; dangerous with blinkers reapplied.

13/2

2nd

4

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:41 Worcester

Im A Starman

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mark Rimell

Grand veteran with eight wins over hurdles, including two over C&D last summer; down to his last winning mark and should be sharper for his fifth at Hereford last month following a five-month layoff, but you have to think that one of his younger rivals should have his measure.

12/1

5th

4

16th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

18:30 Hereford

Im A Starman

11st 6lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Mark Rimell

Registered a four-timer last April-June (3m1f/2m7f, good/good to soft); very in and out since and he's now a 13yo but he finished on the heels of the principals off today's mark at Warwick in November when last seen; more to prove after the break.

4/1

Form: 211-42

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Versatile as regards trip; scored three times in 2024; creditable second at Newton Abbot (3m2f) with reappearance under her belt; quite a fresh contender and looks one to consider.
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9th

3

13th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:42 Newton Abbot

Sams Amour

11st 11lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Keiran Burke

Triple hurdle winner who has dropped to an attractive mark but for good reason; tailed off over further here last month and, although this shorter trip is a plus, she has plenty to prove.

12/1

4th

6

27th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:56 Newton Abbot

Sams Amour

10st 8lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Keiran Burke

Triple hurdle winner (2m2f-2m5f) in 2024 but she's struggled in last six runs and was pulled up here (3m2f) three weeks ago; has plenty to prove and needs a big turnaround back in trip.

20/1

6

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:20 Newton Abbot

Sams Amour

11st 5lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Keiran Burke

Triple hurdle winner (2m2f-2m5f) in 2024 but she's struggled in last five starts, including over C&D last month on her penultimate run; has plenty to prove and needs a major revival.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.10
Straight Forecast £11.65
Tricast £70.93
Trifecta £90.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ernest Gray

WEST COUNTRY:

Sam's Amour

TOPSPEED:

Gustoso

Telegraph:

Supreme Yeats

Daily Mail:

I'm A Starman

RP RATINGS:

Halifax

The Times:

Gustoso

D Express:

Sam's Amour

Daily Record:

Sam's Amour

POSTDATA:

Ernest Gray

The Guardian:

Ernest Gray

The Star:

Ernest Gray

Daily Mirror:

Supreme Yeats

The Sun:

I'm A Starman