19:55 Worcester

Thursday 14 July 2022

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Eventmasters Hospitality Specialists Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 19:55 | Winning time: 5m 41.59s

Herecomeshogan^p1⁷⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 12-0| J: James Best| T: M Keighley| OR: 99

25/1

Excellent third of 12 in novice hurdle at Newton Abbot (18.5f) in April but in nothing like the same form switched to a handicap upped to 23.3f later that month. Cheekpieces now on.

Form: 973P3-P

Balkotic^p,t¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Miss Becky Smith| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 90

20/1

Flat winner who improved when opening his hurdles account under a positive ride from Becky Smith at Sedgefield (27f) in May. Disappointing at Southwell 3 weeks later and didn't have the speed to compete back on the level at Musselburgh latest.

Form: 0P55-14

Lil Codey^t¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Angus Cheleda⁽⁵⁾| T: B Barr| OR: 87

8/1

Long-standing maiden who made just a fair start for this yard when mid-field at Uttoxeter (19.9f) 18 days ago. Up in trip with cheekpieces removed.

Form: 463-636

Phoenix Park^t⁷⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 11-1| J: Mr James Jeavons⁽⁷⁾| T: T H Weston| OR: 86

66/1

Little in the way of solid form under Rules for David Dennis but has enjoyed success in the pointing field since.

Form: P3P/2P-3

Train Hill²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: Lily Pinchin⁽³⁾| T: C E Longsdon| OR: 83

9/2

Winless since bumper debut when trained in Ireland and on the back of another breathing operation, he dropped away at Uttoxeter last month.

Form: 522P-P7

Mr Woody^b⁴²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 80

85/40

Joined excellent yard and made second start a winning one over fences at Ffos Las in June. Just 1 lb higher back hurdling and he has a lot to recommend him.

Form: 07/27-51

Dynamic Kate^p1,t⁴⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: Adam Wedge| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 79

10/3

Still searching for her first win, but she's made the frame on each of her 5 starts since undergoing a wind op in June. Likely to be on the premises once again with cheekpieces added.

Form: 72343-3

Racing Spirit²³⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 10-5| J: Lee Edwards| T: Dave Roberts| OR: 76

20/1

Southwell winner in June 2020 but failed to add to tally last year and he's been off since November. Goes without usual headgear.

Form: 872835-

Meechlands Magic^p,t²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-3| J: Ben Jones| T: Mrs D A Hamer| OR: 74

7/1

Showed ability in bumpers. Yet to get near that level over hurdles but he did show a bit more from 8 lb out of the weights when fourth at Ffos Las a month ago. Back on correct mark.

Form: 4888-P4

Robbie Dazzler⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-2| J: R Patrick| T: M Scudamore| OR: 67

12/1

Limited impact so far but shaped like a stayer, so this increased emphasis on stamina will help him.

Form: 840P-5

Stripe Of Honour^t1,v²⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 10-2| J: Charlie Price⁽³⁾| T: A Day| OR: 64

80/1

Little worthwhile form under Rules and 9 lb out of the weights here.

Form: P4U-2P5

Non-Runners

Writteninthesand³³

Weight: 10-12| Age: 8

T: T R George J: J J Burke

Forecasts

Mr Woody (85/40), Dynamic Kate (10/3), Train Hill (9/2), Meechlands Magic (7/1), Lil Codey (8/1), Robbie Dazzler (12/1), Writteninthesand (12/1), Racing Spirit (20/1), Balkotic (20/1), Herecomeshogan (25/1), Phoenix Park (66/1), Stripe Of Honour (80/1)

It didn't take long for the Newland team to get a win out of MR WOODY and this could be a good piece of placing as he's just 1 lb higher back over the smaller obstacles. Cheekpieces may help Dynamic Kate focus and she is second choice, with Meechlands Magic one to consider at longer odds.