13:15 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:15 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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Based on the summary, the horses predicted to finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd are: 1st: 4/1 (8) BOAGRIUS - the C&D winner in October and two good runner-up efforts at the end of 2022 make this horse a solid contender if it shows up in similar form after a break. 2nd: 5/1 (7) POTTLERATH - successful over hurdles and a recent third in a 3m chase at Warwick make this horse a big player if it can build on that performance. 3rd: 5/1 (5) GLANCE FROM CLOVER - in good form over hurdles and could be a contender if it takes to fences on its chase debut.

Present Storm has plenty going for her here having won twice here over hurdles on the predicted going, but she is yet to repeat that level over fences and hasn't been seen since November. She is still worth a second look, but if BOAGRIUS retains his abilities at the age of 11, then the C&D winner may shock them all for trainer Tom George. Glance From Clover has his first start over fences and also has to be of interest for a stable going well enough in recent weeks.

POTTLERATH is given a chance to build on a better run over fences last time. Boagrius was in good nick when last seen at the end of 2022 and will be a threat if returning in similar form. Puddlesinthepark has fewer convictions than most of these and could also figure if taking to fences at the first time of asking.

The pick is GASTARA, who is well handicapped on a piece of course form from last spring and shaped quite well over hurdles last month.

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13:45 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:45 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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1st: 5/1 (10) NOAHTHIRTYTWORED 2nd: 4/1 (3) RAFFLE TICKET 3rd: 4.5/1 (5) SWAFFHAM BULBECK

NOAHTHIRTYTWORED had a pipe-opener on the Flat last month which may have put him spot on for a return to fences now. One win from two starts over the larger obstacles suggests he may have more to offer, while wins over hurdles here on similar ground bodes well for his chances. Glajou is a C&D winner who seems likely to mount a challenge with the booking of Harry Cobden catching the eye, while Arthur's Quay is capable enough off this mark and could run into a place.

This looks competitive but SWAFFHAM BULBECK comes here in good form over hurdles, successful at Fakenham on his latest outing 4 weeks ago and, with his revised mark looking within reach back over fences, he could be the answer. Give Me A Moment, Raffle Ticket and Noahthirtytwored are a trio of others fancied to be in the shake-up.

The most interesting runner is NOAHTHIRTYTWORED (nap), who took very well to chasing last year and is still unexposed over fences.

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14:15 Worcester NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:15 Worcester NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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1st: 3/1 (1) PYFFO, 2nd: 2/1 (3) IDEAL DES BORDES, 3rd: 33/1 (8) WESTBROOK LAD

Ideal Des Bordes may prove popular here for his powerful connections, but he ran on late to win his point-to-point, and may struggle for speed over the two miles here. Pyffo battled on well to win at Haydock but has a 7lb penalty for that and it may be worth taking a chance on SOLSTICE SAINT, who represents a stable with a strong record in bumpers.

PYFFO confirmed the promise of his debut in no uncertain terms when successful at Haydock in December and while it's rarely easy defying a penalty in a bumper, the same conditional rider is on again and he may well be up to the job. Charmian's Place is the obvious threat on form, with Ideal des Bordes and Moon Chime the pick of the newcomers.

Nicky Henderson's new recruit IDEAL DES BORDES made a winning Irish point debut in December and might be the answer.

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14:45 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:45 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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1st: 1/1 (3) IDEALDES VILLERETS 2nd: 3/1 (2) BUXTED TOO 3rd: 9/1 (8) ACTIVIST

IDEALDES VILLERETS sets a reasonable standard and is an appealing option with Brian Hughes retaining the ride on his first start for the Donald McCain stable. The gelding can improve now dropped back in trip. French import Activist is one to note in the betting now he switches codes on his debut for a high-profile yard, while any support for Tregele would be noteworthy on his hurdling debut.

IDEALDES VILLERETS has the best form on show and has joined a good stable since last seen, so he's the obvious choice. Tchoupinminzac is a danger based on bumper form and Buxted Too is worthy of interest if strong in the betting.

A fairly good standard of hurdling form is set by IDEALDES VILLERETS, who is selected to make a winning stable debut.

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15:15 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:15 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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Based on the summary, the horses that are most likely to finish in the top 3 are: 1) 8/1 (8) OUR SCHOLAR - has shown promise in both flat and hurdle races and is expected to improve. 2) 3.33/1 (12) KOMEDY KICKS - although not in the same form in recent races, has strong flat form and has performed well over timber. 3) 8/1 (7) ALLIHIES - has shown some promise in her hurdle debut and has had a wind operation since. Market check advised. It is important to note that horse racing is unpredictable and unexpected outcomes can occur.

KOMEDY KICKS has her sights considerably lowered after being pitched in a Listed race at Doncaster in January, where she posted a game effort and was in the process of rallying until she fell two out. She also faced a stiff task in a premier handicap at Cheltenham last month and may not have appreciated being tried in a hood that day. Now back in cheekpieces, she is dangerous to underestimate getting weight from the rest. Myristica was useful on the Flat and makes considerable appeal, while Evenwood Sonofagun is also considered.

Preference is for OUR SCHOLAR, who failed only narrowly to break his maiden tag at Southwell last month and remains low mileage. Evenwood Sonofagun looks sure to go well on his return to action, whilst Myristica is the pick of the hurdling debutants.

Our Scholar can improve further over hurdles but EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN is taken to confirm his autumn promise at Cheltenham.

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15:50 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:50 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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1st: 6.5/1 (3) CROSSING THE BAR 2nd: 4/1 (8) CZECH HER OUT 3rd: 8/1 (2) UMNDENI

CZECH HER OUT once more defied market expectations when winning on her seasonal debut at Southwell last month and a third C&D success could be on the horizon off only 4lb higher. Yes No Maybe So hasn't proved the most consistent of late, but Tom Lacey's gelding could benefit from a first-time visor and is feared most. Ballycamus has put together a string of good efforts and is likely to be on the premises once again.

While ITACARE has failed to fire on each of his last 4 starts, it's worth noting that he bounced back with a win (off this mark) following a similarly barren spell on the back of a wind op at Ludlow last spring. He has undergone another round of surgery since his latest appearance at Exeter in February and could be worth chancing at a course where he performed well on his sole previous visit. The hat-trick seeking Czech Her Out has to be feared, along with Crossing The Bar and Ballycamus.

The vote goes to BALLYCAMUS, who looked good at Newbury two starts ago and bumped into an improver at Ludlow last time.

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16:20 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:20 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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1st: 1.5/1 (5) IKARAK 2nd: 5/1 (2) ASTIGAR 3rd: 1.63/1 (1) EVERYONESGAME

IKARAK wasn't disgraced when finishing under a length behind the progressive Hell Red on his British debut for Milton Harris at Fontwell recently and these brush hurdles may be more to his liking than the fences on that occasion. Everyonesgame arrives at the top of his game judged on his first success in a maiden hurdle at Hereford last month and the six-year-old isn't taken lightly, despite shouldering a 7lb penalty here. Astigar is a potential improver having undergone a wind procedure in March and completes the shortlist.

IKARAK wasn't disgraced on his British debut and the return to hurdling should help, so he's preferred to last-time-out winner Everyonesgame, who might have more to offer. Astigar is another one to consider.

Ikarak comes into it on his chase form but EVERYONESGAME was an untroubled winner at Hereford and is capable of better.

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16:50 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:50 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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1st: 6.5/1 (12) ALMOST GOTAWAY 2nd: 3/1 (4) SAMTARA 3rd: 7/1 (5) BARRIER PEAKS

SAMTARA ran better than expected when runner-up dropping back in trip to 2m1f at Cheltenham last month and a 2lb rise may not prevent him from returning to winning ways. Boom Boom shed his maiden tag with a cosy success at Wincanton in early April and Nicky Henderson's gelding is feared most on this handicap debut. Almost Gotaway is seeking a hat-trick and adds further spice to a competitive-looking contest.

Having shown fair form in bumpers, BOOM BOOM matched that level over hurdles when opening his account at Wincanton last month and the 5-y-o can follow up with further progress to come now handicapping. Samtara arrives in good form and is feared most back down in grade, while Horn Cape also merits consideration as he bids for a hat-trick.

Samtara and Boom Boom are just two of several with claims but preference is for ALMOST GOTAWAY who kept winning when last seen.

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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