October 22 / 16.20 Worcester

16.20

Good

PJ Nicholls KGM Korea Genuinely Made Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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PJ Nicholls KGM Korea Genuinely Made Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 2-2021 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 12st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Some good form in Ireland this year and this lightly raced 5yo built on that to make all in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) on stable debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, good) last Friday; strong claims under 7lb penalty.
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1

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Order Of The Dance

12st 7lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: David Pipe

Some good form in Ireland this year and this lightly raced 5yo built on that to make all in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) on stable debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, good) last Friday; strong claims under 7lb penalty.

2/1

1

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Ffos Las

Order Of The Dance

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

0-7 over hurdles in Ireland for Edward O'Grady but signed off for him with good second at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) in July and has a fighting chance if in similar form again for new trainer; tongue-tie added.

100/30

4

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

14:18 Downpatrick

Order Of The Dance

11st 7lb

J: Mr M J Kenneally

T: E J O’Grady

0-6 but finished runner-up in successive starts in April-May at Kilbeggan (15.5f, gd-yld) and Clonmel (19.5f, good); run may have come too soon last time; freshened up and not discounted for in form yard stepped up in trip.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 3-1 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 35-426 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Sixth of 12 at Market Rasen (2m, good) last time but it wasn't a bad performance in that Class 2; 12 days earlier he was runner-up over this C&D (good to soft) on his stable debut; could go well now back down in grade.
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2nd

1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

20:38 Cartmel

Ghasham

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sam England

Flat/hurdle winner who left Dan Skelton for 4,400gns; finished a clear second at Hexham (1m7f, good to soft; effective on good) on stable/chase debut and the revitalised winner has struck again since; gets in here off the same mark.

11/4

2nd

2

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

Ghasham

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Flat/hurdle winner who was bought out of Dan Skelton's yard for 4,400gns last month; had been in fair form over hurdles, but perhaps best watched on chase/stable debut.

13/2

5th

1

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

16:45 Plumpton

Ghasham

12st 0lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

Sole hurdles win was for Ian Williams at Market Rasen (2m4f) three years ago; went close on first start for this trainer at Worcester (2m4f) last September; trip possibly short enough at Market Rasen and Sedgefield post wind surgery; easing mark and claimer ridden.

11/2

Form: 4/292-

Last run: 465 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced point winner who showed promise under rules for Sandy Thomson and was second at Perth (2m4f, good) in July 2024 on his final run for that yard; however, has a hefty absence to defy on this stable debut.
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7th

6

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

15:05 Fontwell

Tigga Time

11st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Sarah Humphrey

Came good over hurdles at seventh attempt, at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in November; disappointed on only appearance this year (in February) but current mark ought to be workable if he's back on song.

14/1

9th

7

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Tigga Time

11st 11lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

Won under Jamie Gambin at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in November on second stable start and second outing since returning from long absence; seventh of nine at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) since but beaten just under 4l and that was a warmer race than this; could have a part to play.

8/1

4

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Tigga Time

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

Lightly raced point winner who showed promise under rules for Sandy Thomson and was second at Perth (2m4f, good) in July 2024 on his final run for that yard; however, has a hefty absence to defy on this stable debut.

14/1

Form: 86-2

Last run: 169 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Good-ground 3m point winner who took a step forward on his third hurdle start when a 50-1 runner-up here (2m, good) in May; the step back up in trip could be a plus on this handicap debut and he's not ruled out.
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5

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Taymount

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Good-ground 3m point winner who took a step forward on his third hurdle start when a 50-1 runner-up here (2m, good) in May; the step back up in trip could be a plus on this handicap debut and he's not ruled out.

11/1

2nd

6

6th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:48 Worcester

Taymount

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Billy Aprahamian

Off the mark at the third attempt in points; poor form in 2m4f maiden hurdles and needs big improvement dropped further in trip.

50/1

2nd

6

6th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:48 Worcester

Taymount

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Billy Aprahamian

Off the mark at the third attempt in points; poor form in 2m4f maiden hurdles and needs big improvement dropped further in trip.

50/1

Form: -3U132 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
4yo who won here (2m, good) in July on his third handicap start and was beaten just a neck when upped to 2m4f at Southwell (good) three weeks ago; unexposed at the trip and entitled to respect.
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8th

7

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Play Pretend

11st 6lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Won at Worcester (2m, good) last July and he ended last year with two close calls over 2m4f; well-held fifth on reappearance at Market Rasen last month but he may have needed that run and has claims if he can get back near best.

10/1

5th

3

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

Play Pretend

12st 0lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Scored at Worcester (2m) last July and posted a very good second of 11 in 2m4f handicap there when last seen out in October; this course winner has gone well fresh so must enter calculations.

8/1

6

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Play Pretend

11st 8lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

4yo who won here (2m, good) in July on his third handicap start and was beaten just a neck when upped to 2m4f at Southwell (good) three weeks ago; unexposed at the trip and entitled to respect.

13/2

Form: /9775-

Last run: 214 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut in bumper in April 2024; no impact on his four starts since, three of them over hurdles, but this handicap debut provides a more realistic opportunity and he's one to watch in the betting.
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4th

6

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

12:47 Market Rasen

River Rider

11st 5lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Sam Allwood

Well beaten in two 2m3f handicaps towards end of last year and has now been unplaced in all six hurdle starts; needs first-time tongue-tie to make a big difference.

25/1

7

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

River Rider

11st 7lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Sam Allwood

Runner-up on debut in bumper in April 2024; no impact on his four starts since, three of them over hurdles, but this handicap debut provides a more realistic opportunity and he's one to watch in the betting.

25/1

Form: 734-P4

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
He's below his last winning mark and took a step back in the right direction when fourth over C&D last month on his second stable start, but he was still soundly beaten and needs a bigger performance today.
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4

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Copper Cove

11st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Dominic Elsworth

Bumper/hurdle winner who goes well on slow ground; he returned to fences at Hereford two weeks ago and looked booked for second when falling late on; has a chance off 1lb lower.

11/4

2

11th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

16:00 Hereford

Copper Cove

11st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Dominic Elsworth

Mud lover who suffered big defeats both starts over fences for Jonjo O'Neill; couldn't land a gamble on his fourth outing for this yard when second of eight over hurdles at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) last month; suitability for chasing and this trip unproven but weighted to be competitive.

3/1

Form: 52-686

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Went close at Stratford (2m2f, good to soft) in March and now 2lb lower but unable to reproduce that form since (stable debut last time).
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7th

1

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Miss Kassiopi

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Back to form in handicaps as recent figures would imply; did go up 7lb for the win at Hereford (2m3f, good) and only third next time, but has shown before that this mark is workable; likes to lead and this drop back in trip could work.

7/2

3rd

1

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:03 Ffos Las

Miss Kassiopi

12st 1lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Back to form on last three starts (about 2m4f, variety of ground) and latest saw her get off the mark at 15th attempt, doing so by 9l from the front in a six-runner race at Hereford on Monday; carries 7lb penalty in a larger field but should have a huge shout as an in-form candidate against unpersuasive rivals.

6/5

1st

5

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:10 Hereford

Miss Kassiopi

11st 6lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

14-race maiden but has returned to something near best on last two starts, finishing runner-up on both occasions, tried in a tongue-tie at Windsor (2m4f, good to soft) in November and without it at Plumpton (near 2m5f, soft) in February after a break; workable mark and should go well again.

11/2

Form: 7/02/1

Last run: 153 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Backed into favouritism when defying a mammoth absence to make all at Ffos Las (3m, good) in May; this unexposed 8yo may be able to take a 6lb rise in his stride; interesting to see if there's similar market confidence.
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12th

8

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Taunton

Lucky Bounce

11st 0lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Returned from 903-day absence with win at Ffos Las (3m, good; heavily backed) in May but was much weaker in the betting when pulled up over 2m4f on consecutive appearances in the autumn; perhaps the market will again provide a good guide here.

25/1

10

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Lucky Bounce

10st 11lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ryan Potter

Backed into favouritism when defying a mammoth absence to make all at Ffos Las (3m, good) in May; this unexposed 8yo may be able to take a 6lb rise in his stride; interesting to see if there's similar market confidence.

5/1

2

22nd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

16:40 Ffos Las

Lucky Bounce

11st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ryan Potter

Returns from a mammoth absence but only narrowly failed to justify strong market support in a 2m7f handicap at Market Rasen when last seen; returns off 1lb lower; the market could be instructive.

5/1

Form: 08/P0-

Last run: 350 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle runner-up for Nicky Henderson in December 2021 but lightly raced since and he struggled on his three starts in 2024; returns from another absence today.
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11

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Commodore Miller

10st 7lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Danni O’Neill

Maiden hurdle runner-up for Nicky Henderson in December 2021 but lightly raced since and he struggled on his three starts in 2024; returns from another absence today.

100/1

12th

11

6th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

Commodore Miller

11st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Danni O’Neill

Ten-race maiden who has failed to complete in four of his last seven starts including when pulled up in a Worcester handicap (2m4f, soft) on his return last month; mark is tumbling but he has plenty to prove and can only be watched.

50/1

12th

11

6th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

Commodore Miller

11st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Danni O’Neill

Ten-race maiden who has failed to complete in four of his last seven starts including when pulled up in a Worcester handicap (2m4f, soft) on his return last month; mark is tumbling but he has plenty to prove and can only be watched.

50/1

Selections

The Times:

Glance Of Glory

SPOTLIGHT:

Order Of The Dance

RP RATINGS:

Ghasham

The Star:

Lucky Bounce

Telegraph:

Glance Of Glory

D Express:

Glance Of Glory

Daily Record:

Glance Of Glory

WEST COUNTRY:

Order Of The Dance

Daily Mail:

Order Of The Dance

POSTDATA:

Ghasham

The Guardian:

Ghasham

Daily Mirror:

Ghasham