13:38 Worcester

Wednesday 20 October 2021

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Fred & Mercy Rimell Memorial Handicap Chase

Off time: 13:38 | Winning time: 4m 19.2s

Not Available^b,t⁶¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Stan Sheppard| T: M Sheppard| OR: 129

14/1

Didn't need to be at best to win 4-runner novice chase at Kilbeggan (21.9f) in July and excellent second on handicap bow there following month. Markedly down in trip here on debut for new connections.

Form: 1-23312

When You're Ready¹⁵³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: K Brogan⁽³⁾| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 125| D

3/1

Generally progressive over hurdles last season, winning twice. Poor effort when last seen in May but best forgiven that given overall profile and sort to make a chaser.

Form: 13213-8

Across The Line²⁰⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 124| BF| D

10/3

Dual novice hurdle winner who was below par when switched to handicapping at Kelso final start in March. However, represents top yard and must be respected on chasing bow.

Form: 134123-

Doukarov^h¹⁹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Harry Bannister| T: S Curran| OR: 123| D

16/1

Gained second win over fences at Leicester in March but ended the season with a couple of below-par efforts. Often front runs.

Form: 1441F4-

Magic Dancer^p,t¹⁸¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-4| J: R Patrick| T: Kerry Lee| OR: 121| D

8/1

Seventeen runs since last win in 2018 but he's knocking at the door, again second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (18.5f, good to firm) final start. Off 6 months but not an obvious chasing type.

Form: 458322-

Equus Millar¹⁸⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-3| J: W T Kennedy| T: S-J Davies| OR: 120| CD

40/1

Multiple hurdles winner who doubled chase tally at Haydock (2m) in December. However, well held over fences/hurdles since the turn of the year and bounce back called for on return for new yard.

Form: 471507-

Out On The Tear²⁹⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: C J Todd⁽³⁾| T: S Allwood| OR: 117| BF| D

17/2

Dual hurdle winner and has made a good start over fences last term, second at Chepstow before winning comfortably over 2m at Catterick. Trip further than ideal there next time and remains of interest.

Form: 16/3212-

Bannister^h²⁰⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 10-13| J: J J Burke| T: T R George| OR: 125| D

7/1

Fairly useful form over hurdles last season, winning twice, but opening mark demands more on chase bow/return.

Form: 125P18-

Statuario^t⁶²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: S Bowen| T: P & M Bowen| OR: 116| D

12/1

Thirteen runs since last win in 2019 and fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Stratford (17f, good) 62 days ago. Others more persuasive.

Form: 6-22544

Demopolis^t²¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-12| J: T J O'Brien| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 115| D

13/2

Did well last season. scoring over hurdles at Hereford in December and only just edged out in handicap chase at Fontwell final start. Remains unexposed over fences so needs considering on return.

Form: 14/2142-

Forecasts

When You're Ready (3/1), Across The Line (10/3), Demopolis (13/2), Bannister (7/1), Magic Dancer (8/1), Out On The Tear (17/2), Statuario (12/1), Not Available (14/1), Doukarov (16/1), Equus Millar (40/1)

DEMOPOLIS might have been outbattled at Fontwell when last seen in March but it was still easily his best effort since coming over to Britain and that was only his third career start over fences. Out On The Tear took well to chasing last season and the drop back in trip will suit, while When You're Ready and Across The Line are interesting debutants to this sphere.