17:50 Worcester
Wednesday 14 June 2017
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Worcester News Handicap Hurdle (Div 2)
- 4YO plus  |  Class 5  |  2m 7f  |  Good (Good to Firm in places)  |  10 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 17:50Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 5m 45.2s
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Horse A-Z
Show odds
Consistent sort who has been in good form of late, easily justifying favouritism at Chepstow two starts ago. Raised 9lb for that, he was only third at Ludlow last time and runs off the same mark. May be vulnerable to a better-handicapped rival.
Winning point-to-pointer who makes her debut for a new stable. Her hurdles form is only moderate and it will be interesting to see how she fares on this side of the Irish Sea.
Showed progressive form over hurdles when trained by Nicky Richards and now tries his luck for a new yard. Positive jockey booking offers encouragement and he is well worth a second glance in the betting exchanges.
Five-times winning chaser, but 0-12 over hurdles and a recent effort in this sphere at Southwell hardly shouted imminent victory. Others make more appeal.
Has not had much racing for a horse of his age, but won on his first start for his current trainer when successful at Ffos Las in April. Two subsequent efforts have been solid enough and though his rating is rising, he is respected with the champion on board again.
Won on the Flat at Wolverhampton two starts ago and followed up with a second at Towcester over hurdles. In good heart and likely to give another good account.
Won for the second time this year when successful at Fontwell earlier this month. Only 3lb higher for that narrow success and has to be of interest in an ordinary handicap.
Unplaced in four hurdle races and two bumpers. Needs to show a lot more, even off this low handicap rating, before he can be considered a betting proposition.
Has won two of his 19 hurdle races and has been in good form of late. Second over C&D last month, he races off the same mark and can be competitive.
Pulled up or fell in four starts last season, and cut little ice on his debut for this yard when well backed at Hexham recently. Stable can often improve their new acquisitions, but the early signs for him are not promising.
Forecasts
Bhakti (9/4), Cuil Rogue (3/1), Phangio (6/1), Three Colours Red (8/1), Culm Counsellor (8/1), Kayflin (10/1), Away Down West (20/1), Whispering Nick (25/1), No Through Road (25/1), Goodnightirene (66/1)
Top weight Phangio can be relied upon to run his race and is respected, while Kayflin is of interest given her current vein of form. Culm Counsellor, Three Colours Red and Bhakti are others with claims, but the interesting one is CULL ROGUE, who was getting his act together for Nicky Richards before joining his current yard. If the change of scenery ekes out any improvement, he must be in the mix in this.
- Cuil Rogue
- Bhakti
- Three Colours Red
Prize Money
1st: £2,599.002nd: £763.003rd: £382.004th: £191.00
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