14:05 Worcester

Wednesday 19 October 2022

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Richard Wright Memorial Handicap Chase

Off time: 14:05 | Winning time: 4m 8.50s

Yggdrasil²⁰⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 12-0| J: David Noonan| T: Mrs J Williams| OR: 127

9/2

Won 3 of 4 chase starts at around 2½m for Nick Williams last term. Has a shorter trip to contend with on his return but this lightly-raced 5-y-o has the potential for better again this season.

Form: 6/21311-

Doukarov^h,t¹⁸⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-13| J: J M Quinlan| T: Miss A Murphy| OR: 126| D

12/1

Thrived for Sean Curran last term, winning 2m handicaps at Newbury and Sandown. However, he wasn't at his best when well behind Magic Dancer when making his reappearance in this same race last season.

Form: 322125-

Not Available^p,t³⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-13| J: Stan Sheppard| T: M Sheppard| OR: 126| D

5/1

Left Henry de Bromhead and began life for his new yard in fine form, winning back-to-back handicaps in November/December. However, he hasn't been at the same level since, including well held on his C&D return last month.

Form: 11443-5

Courtland⁴⁵⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: S Bowen| T: P & M Bowen| OR: 125| D

7/1

Took really well to chasing with 2m wins at Ffos Las and Newton Abbot in summer 2021 but hasn't been seen since. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations on his return to action.

Form: 315/711-

Sainte Doctor^t¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: R P McLernon| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 118| D

14/1

French Flat winner who scored over hurdles at Uttoxeter and Plumpton in the spring. Off 5 months, didn't shape with any real promise when a remote third of 4 on recent Fontwell chase debut. Best watched unless the betting vibes are strong.

Form: 2211-43

Elios D'Or^b,t²⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Harry Kimber⁽⁵⁾| T: R Walford| OR: 117| CD

3/1

Won a C&D handicap last month and his form figures at this track now read 11322221. 4 lb rise is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing at a course which evidently suits him well.

Form: 424221

Only Money³¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: Tom Cannon| T: C Gordon| OR: 115| D

11/4

Took his chase strike-rate to a healthy 3-7 when taking a 2-finisher event at Plumpton last month. Only nudged up another 3 lb and another bold showing looks assured.

Form: 14213-1

Non-Runners

Magic Dancer¹⁸²

Weight: 11-12| Age: 10

T: Kerry Lee J: R Patrick

Forecasts

Only Money (11/4), Elios D'Or (3/1), Yggdrasil (9/2), Not Available (5/1), Magic Dancer (5/1), Courtland (7/1), Doukarov (12/1), Sainte Doctor (14/1)

An interesting handicap. ONLY MONEY looked to have got the better of a subsequent winner when left clear 3 out at Plumpton last month so a 3 lb rise for that may underestimate him. Course-specialist Elios d'Or and last season's progressive novice Yggdrasil head the dangers