Worcester Races & Results Tomform Thursday 5th May 2022
There were 36 Races on Thursday 5th May 2022 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Worcester, 7 races at Chester, 8 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Tipperary, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 5th May 2022
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(8) Arizona Glory 5/1, Has generally performed with credit over fences but has a bit to prove now after 4 tame efforts, latest at Taunton 10 weeks ago. Cheekpieces back on.
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2nd (10) (33/1 +18%) School For Scandal
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33/1(+18%)
(10) School For Scandal 33/1, Runner-up on latter start in points but tailed off on all 3 outings over hurdles. Tongue tied for this chase bow but impossible to fancy from well out of the weights.
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3rd (9) (6.5/1 +35%) Largy Fix
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6.5/1(+35%)
(9) Largy Fix 6.5/1, Well held all 3 outings over hurdles season and similar story on chase debut after a wind op at Carlisle 19 days ago, racing far too freely. Can only be watched.
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4th (6) (6/1 +25%) Enrichissant
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6/1(+25%)
(6) Enrichissant 6/1, Winless since early 2020 but got back on track to a degree from a mark that's plummeted when a well-beaten second at Fontwell last month. Down another couple but stable form is a slight concern.
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5th (4) (5/1 -82%) Ben Buie
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5/1(-82%)
(4) Ben Buie 5/1, Improved since the visor went on, winning at Hereford and Leicester towards the back end of last year. Had winning run ended but still ran amicably in defeat at Southwell back in January and he's high on the shortlist with his stable still among the winners.
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6th (1) (9/1 -13%) Boagrius
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9/1(-13%)
(1) Boagrius 9/1, Winless since landing back-to-back 2m handicaps during early 2019 but has been running creditably in defeat, latest when third of 6 at Taunton 4 weeks ago. Mark eases a further 2 lb and he may feature.
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7th (7) (3.5/1 +30%) Across The Channel
3.5
3.5/1(+30%)
(7) Across The Channel 3.5/1, Point winner who has run to a fair level without success over hurdles. Similar form when fourth on chase bow at Taunton but went backwards from that effort when third at Warwick a fortnight ago. Down another couple but others make more appeal.
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8th (5) (5.5/1 -22%) Dunbar
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5.5/1(-22%)
(5) Dunbar 5.5/1, Finally opened his account on return from 10-month absence from a mark that'd dropped 18 lb during his time with this stable at Ffos Las 18 days ago, doing quite well considering he lost his place just as the race was developing. Nudged up 3 lb and should be bang there again.
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9th (2) (40/1 -300%) Robin Des Mana
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40/1(-300%)
(2) Robin Des Mana 40/1, Caused a 40/1 surprise off a career-low mark when last seen over C&D back in July, suited by the way things developed. 7 lb rise to contend with and he may well need this outing on reappearance.
LTO Selection:
13:15 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
(8) De Barley Basket 20/1, Won a pair of rather weak contests in November 2020, though stopped alarmingly quickly in his hat-trick bid. Off 17 months since and definite player if able to resume progress.
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2nd (3) (5.5/1 +15%) Planned Paradise
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5.5/1(+15%)
(3) Planned Paradise 5.5/1, Largely progressive over hurdles last term (won at Newcastle in December). Best form in that sphere came around 2m but pedigree would provide confidence for this trip and he's interesting on chase debut.
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3rd (4) (12/1 -33%) Billingsley
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12/1(-33%)
(4) Billingsley 12/1, Returned from a spell in the doldrums to score at Ffos Las in February and confirmed he's still a force at this level when second at Bangor last month. Mark remains eye-catching on best form and he's considered.
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4th (2) (3/1 +25%) Gallow Ford
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3/1(+25%)
(2) Gallow Ford 3/1, Won at Exeter in April 2021 and shaped as if better for run on first start since at Ffos Las last month. Winning pointer is very much the type to make a better chaser and he merits respect.
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5th (7) (4/1 +33%) Getmegold
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4/1(+33%)
(7) Getmegold 4/1, Scored at the second time of asking over fences in Exeter in January. Less inspiring on his last 2 outings, but he's still lightly raced and can improve beyond this mark with cheekpieces now applied.
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6th (6) (14/1 -40%) Chef D'Equipe
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14/1(-40%)
(6) Chef D'Equipe 14/1, Somewhat stopped slide when second in a 3-runner event at Plumpton last month but his overall recent profile doesn't inspire much confidence and it remains to be seen whether he can back that effort up.
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7th (1) (16/1 +36%) O Connell Street
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16/1(+36%)
(1) O Connell Street 16/1, Generelly below his fairly useful Irish form for current yard, unable to capitalise on lower hurdles at Perth last month. Becoming well treated but he's hard to have faith in at present.
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|PU| (9) (3/1 +0%) Alberic
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3/1(+0%)
(9) Alberic 3/1, Scored over hurdles at Huntingdon in January and opened chase account at Wincanton on next outing. Ran at least as well when third at Market Rasen last time and he's fancied to continue his fine spell.
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|PU| (5) (22/1 +12%) Rob The Getaway
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22/1(+12%)
(5) Rob The Getaway 22/1, Consistent in 2020/21, culminating in a win at Stratford, but showed nothing like that form in 3 starts last term and is hard to fancy at present.
LTO Selection:
13:50 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(4) Pennyforapound 2/1, Yet to score in this sphere but, back up in trip, he got back on track when third in novice handicap at Ffos Las (23.8f) last month, no extra only late on. Could be able to build on that effort.
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2nd (2) (3.5/1 -75%) Onchan
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3.5/1(-75%)
(2) Onchan 3.5/1, Placed on 3 of 4 starts in maiden/novice hurdles last term. Career best when off the mark in handicap chase at Market Rasen (21.4f) in March but lost a shoe when below form next time. Can bounce back.
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|PU| (1) (2/1 +11%) Paricolor
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2/1(+11%)
(1) Paricolor 2/1, Won twice last season to make it 9 wins over hurdles in total. Had only 3 starts over fences so far, producing best effort when third in handicap at Hexham (24.2f) 5 days ago. Potential to do better.
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|PU| (3) (4/1 +0%) Frisco Bay
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4/1(+0%)
(3) Frisco Bay 4/1, Was still in front when unseated rider 3 out in handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f) in March, but added to a patchy recent record when pulled up 14 days ago, folding tamely. Blinkers on 1st time.
LTO Selection:
14:23 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(10) Jellicle Jewel 40/1, Showed more than on debut when fourth of 6 at Newton Abbot in September before well held after 6 months off at Chepstow last month. Up in trip with hood on and tongue tie reapplied for handicap debut.
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1st (9) (18/1 +10%) Lady Malarkey
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18/1(+10%)
(9) Lady Malarkey 18/1, Big odds but offered a lot more on handicap debut fitted with a hood when second here (2m) in November. However, not in the same form in December both starts since, pulled up at Fakenham when last seen.
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2nd (6) (3.5/1 +36%) Ladykiller
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3.5/1(+36%)
(6) Ladykiller 3.5/1, Smart on the Flat in Germany, including listed/Group 3 wins in 2019. Still finding his way over hurdles but his mark continues to fall, not seen to best effect when fourth at Newton Abbot 19 days ago.
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3rd (4) (6.5/1 +46%) The Boola Boss
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6.5/1(+46%)
(4) The Boola Boss 6.5/1, Showed fair form in novices on his first 2 starts over hurdles, but failed to back up his Newbury effort when well held in maiden at Ludlow in January. Needs to find more on handicap debut.
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4th (1) (6/1 -20%) Doncesar De Pretot
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6/1(-20%)
(1) Doncesar De Pretot 6/1, Placed 3 times over hurdles in France in 2017 and second on debut for Olly Murphy in December 2018. Also runner-up at Fakenham after 3 years off under Rules on stable/handicap bow last time. Tongue tie on.
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5th (5) (5/1 +50%) Ballygoe
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5/1(+50%)
(5) Ballygoe 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden who looked to be on a stiff opening mark and has finished down the field in both handicaps over hurdles so far. Dropped in the weights but others still preferred.
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6th (3) (40/1 -100%) Baby Ben
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40/1(-100%)
(3) Baby Ben 40/1, Placed on second of 2 starts in bumpers and in shaped encouragingly prior to falling 2 out on hurdles debut at Market Rasen in December. However, down the field on only completed hurdles start last time.
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7th (2) (2.5/1 +29%) Great Heart'jac
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2.5/1(+29%)
(2) Great Heart'jac 2.5/1, Fairly useful in bumpers and stepped up on hurdling debut when second in Doncaster novice in January. Fourth in similar event at Newbury next time before pulled up in Grade 1 at Aintree. Respected on handicap debut.
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8th (8) (9/1 -38%) Kepy Blanc
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9/1(-38%)
(8) Kepy Blanc 9/1, Runner-up sole outing in France but modest form at best on first 2 starts for current yard. Looked to be on a fair opening mark but failed to improve making handicap debut at Fontwell in December.
LTO Selection:
15:03 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(7) Peerless Beauty 1.88/1, Fair bumper performer and showed aptitude for hurdling when second to unbeaten rival at Taunton on debut. Had wind-op and not unduly punished in Cheltenham listed event last time, so makes appeal back in maiden company.
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2nd (5) (6.5/1 -30%) Missfit
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6.5/1(-30%)
(5) Missfit 6.5/1, Failed to complete on first 3 hurdles starts (saddle slipped second occasion) but confirmed her ability when second at Warwick last month. Jumping still needs work but she rates a live player.
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3rd (3) (11/1 -69%) Hey Frankie
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11/1(-69%)
(3) Hey Frankie 11/1, Encouraging start to career when second in Taunton bumper on debut and was disadvantaged by slow pace when mid-field at Plumpton next time. MOre suitable test here on hurdles debut.
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4th (1) (1.25/1 +44%) Call The Fairies
1.25
1.25/1(+44%)
(1) Call The Fairies 1.25/1, Twelve-race maiden is pretty much exposed by now but has reached the frame on 6 occasions, including on first 2 starts for this yard, and she sets the standard in a winnable contest.
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5th (2) (14/1 -17%) Chestnut Rose
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14/1(-17%)
(2) Chestnut Rose 14/1, Looked a longer-term prospect in bumpers for Gordon Elliott and on hurdles debut for this yard at Sedgefield last month. Probably capable of better with step up in trip to suit.
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6th (9) (16/1 -33%) Southfield Megan
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16/1(-33%)
(9) Southfield Megan 16/1, From a good family but showed no in bumpers/novice hurdles for Mark Bradstock. Did win a point in January, however, and may be best watched for new yard.
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|U| (6) (125/1 -400%) Nowyouvebinandunit
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125/1(-400%)
(6) Nowyouvebinandunit 125/1, Roderic O'Connor mare. Half-sister to 2 winners on Flat, including 6f-7f winner Gold Club. Doesn't strike as obvious debut winner.
LTO Selection:
15:33 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(6) Dell' Arca 12/1, Teenager still retains ability, as evidenced by his recent Newton Abbot second. Yard remain in good form and he's not discounted from making the frame.
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(2) (12/1 +45%) Butler's Brief
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12/1(+45%)
(2) Butler's Brief 12/1, Won a division of this event last season and followed up at Bangor but has been woefully out of form since and is hard to fancy.
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1st (7) (14/1 +13%) Rookie Trainer
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14/1(+13%)
(7) Rookie Trainer 14/1, Won his most recent hurdles start (19f) but that has been followed by 3 underwhelming efforts over fences and needs the switch back to the smaller obstacles to spark him back to form.
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2nd (15) (5.5/1 +27%) Nelsons Rock
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5.5/1(+27%)
(15) Nelsons Rock 5.5/1, Underwhelming at Huntingon when last seen in December but had previously been in good form when handicapping, including a win at Taunton. Merits consideration after break.
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3rd (1) (2/1 +50%) Honor Grey
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2/1(+50%)
(1) Honor Grey 2/1, Arrives in search of hat-trick following recent wins at Ffos Las and Southwell, notably strong at the finish both occasions. Clearly on the upgrade and must be in the mix on back of 6 lb rise.
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4th (9) (16/1 +20%) Theocrat
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16/1(+20%)
(9) Theocrat 16/1, Won over 2m here in September and has shaped as if in good heart on a pair of outings since returning from a winter break, so it's possible he can figure.
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5th (12) (3.33/1 +67%) Colonel Manderson
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3.33/1(+67%)
(12) Colonel Manderson 3.33/1, Won at Southwell in January and has finished runner-up on each of his other 3 hurdles starts since joining this yard. Form has a good look to it for this grade and he should make another bold bid.
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6th (5) (16/1 +0%) Oscar Montel
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16/1(+0%)
(5) Oscar Montel 16/1, Often flits between hurdling and chasing but hasn't been anywhere near his best in either sphere since returning from a winter break, no match for Honor Grey last time.
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7th (8) (5.5/1 +69%) Theme Tune
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5.5/1(+69%)
(8) Theme Tune 5.5/1, Perfect start over hurdles in 2020/21, winning in the mud at Ludlow and Carlisle. Progress has stalled since switched to handicaps, though, and he needs to improve in the jumping department.
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8th (3) (14/1 +58%) Mulcahys Hill
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14/1(+58%)
(3) Mulcahys Hill 14/1, Useful hurdler/chaser in his prime but seemingly on the downgrade nowadays and doesn't make strong appeal with cheekpieces reapplied.
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9th (11) (16/1 +20%) Mason Jar
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16/1(+20%)
(11) Mason Jar 16/1, Remains below last winning mark but hasn't yet threatened to win a race since returning in January from 16-month absence. BLinkers go back on.
LTO Selection:
16:05 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(10) Red Maple 11/1, Looked a good prospect when winning sole bumper start in 2020 but has finished well held in all completed starts over hurdles to date.
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2nd (6) (6/1 -9%) Karannelle
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6/1(-9%)
(6) Karannelle 6/1, Hasn't won since August 2019, but ran one of better races returning from 5 months off behind a thriving winner at Hereford recently. Engaged 4.30 Newton Abbot on Wednesday.
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3rd (1) (2.75/1 +50%) Olympic Honour
2.75
2.75/1(+50%)
(1) Olympic Honour 2.75/1, Scored on the Flat at Ffos Las in August. Back over hurdles, failed to stay at Wincanton (21.4f) in October before not knocked about at Chepstow after 6 months off last time. Below last winning mark.
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4th (13) (18/1 -13%) Agent Saonois
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18/1(-13%)
(13) Agent Saonois 18/1, Little form in bumpers/on Flat and similarly well held in trio of novice hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
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5th (7) (16/1 -33%) Ince
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16/1(-33%)
(7) Ince 16/1, Fair form on the Flat in France. Off a year and little show in trio of starts over hurdles so far. Makes handicap debut after 7-month absence.
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6th (15) (25/1 +0%) Nabvutika
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25/1(+0%)
(15) Nabvutika 25/1, Modest maiden on the Flat and has shown little in a trio of starts over hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut after 5 months off.
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7th (12) (10/1 +0%) Simply Red
10
10/1(+0%)
(12) Simply Red 10/1, Well held in bumpers and only poor form over hurdles so far, including when fourth of 7 on handicap debut at Uttoxeter in March. First run after leaving Oliver Greenall. Should have more to offer.
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8th (3) (22/1 -83%) Boundsy Boy
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22/1(-83%)
(3) Boundsy Boy 22/1, Modest on Flat and similar level of form over hurdles, sixth of 10 back in a handicap at Exeter (16.7f) when last seen 7 months ago. Others more persuasive.
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9th (4) (7.5/1 -36%) Rootless Tree
7.5
7.5/1(-36%)
(4) Rootless Tree 7.5/1, Won on second hurdles start in 2019/20 but struggled for form until final 2 outings following season. After 8 months off, possibly needed run both starts at end of 2021. Tongue tie on after further 4 months off (had wind op). Respected off decent mark.
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10th (16) (12/1 +64%) Haykal
12
12/1(+64%)
(16) Haykal 12/1, Fair 1½m AW winner on Flat for John & Thady Gosden but has made little impact for this yard, including over hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
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11th (2) (6.5/1 +28%) Secret Secret
6.5
6.5/1(+28%)
(2) Secret Secret 6.5/1, Landed a Stratford seller (18.6f) on yard debut in October. Third both starts since, travelling as well as any in novice selling hurdle at Exeter (18.5f) last month. More needed back in a handicap.
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12th (9) (16/1 +20%) Lucky Bounce
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16/1(+20%)
(9) Lucky Bounce 16/1, Has finished well held in maiden/novice hurdles so far. Market could be informative as he makes handicap debut.
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13th (8) (22/1 -83%) Codebook
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22/1(-83%)
(8) Codebook 22/1, Fair maiden at best on the Flat. Has been going the right way in 3 starts in novice hurdles, settling better when fourth at Chepstow (2m) a month ago. Needs to find more on handicap hurdle debut.
LTO Selection:
16:40 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
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