16:40 Worcester

Sunday 1 September 2024

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Neu-Servo Superb Service Circuit Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 16:40 | Winning time: 5m 41.82s

Galway Reel⁴⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: C J Todd| T: Ian Williams| OR: 95

22/1

Has not inherited the family's lofty level of ability judged on early evidence. Marginal improvement when eighth over C&D last time but probably needs more leeway from the handicapper.

Form: 02-4558

Indian Sunbird⁴⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: Harry Bannister| T: Sara Ender| OR: 93| CD

12/1

Winner in hurdle here in July. 9/2, good second of 13 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 45 days ago. Progressing well recently. and merits plenty of respect.

Form: U5-P512

Shantou Champagne^p1⁴¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: S Bowen| T: P & M Bowen| OR: 89

22/1

Showed plenty of ability in bumpers in 2021 and after a mammoth absence, has shown some ability over hurdles so far this term. Pulled up on handicap debut at Cartmel last time, though. So questions to answer.

Form: 722/44P

Stiletto^t,p⁷⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: Kieran Burke| OR: 89| BF

10/1

Modest maiden who wasn't quite on his game when sixth at Newton Abbot 79 days ago but could bounce back quickly.

Form: 2243-46

Magical Arthur^t,p1⁵⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Sean Quinlan| T: J Candlish| OR: 88

5/1

Poor form over hurdles for Phil Kirby, including in handicaps this spring. Some encouragement on first outing for this yard over C&D last time and cheekpieces go on now, so not a forlorn hope.

Form: 376P-84

Valentine Getaway^p⁵⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: Benjamin Macey⁽¹⁰⁾| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 86

20/1

Consistent sort who shaped as if still in form when seventh over C&D last time. Has had a short break since but others look better treated.

Form: 423-2F7

Chemical Warfare^t³⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: Jack Tudor| T: D Pipe| OR: 85| C

11/2

Not long with this yard and took advantage of lower hurdles mark at Market Rasen before following up in good style back over fences at Worcester. Excellent effort at Uttoxeter (fences) since and very much still of interest in this sphere.

Form: 6-4F112

Royal Sam^p⁹²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: Adam Wedge| T: M Blake| OR: 85| BF

25/1

Point winner but still a maiden under Rules and latest efforts have been underwhelming.

Form: 4/536-56

Absolutely Fine¹⁶²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 83WS

11/10

Hasn't shown much yet but he's bred to do much better and represents a top stable, so more expected now upped markedly in trip. Worth siding with if strong in the betting.

Form: 7679-

Shibuya Song¹⁰¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Finn Lambert⁽³⁾| T: R T Phillips| OR: 83

33/1

Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Good fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good, 33/1) 101 days ago, finishing strongly. Merits consideration.

Form: UP7-54

Kilkeaskin Molly⁹⁹⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 10-13| J: James Best| T: Simon Earle| OR: 82WS

100/1

Unreliable sort who remains a maiden after 23 goes. Hasn't been seen for over 2 years (when pulled up), so very hard to make a case for.

Form: 42F56P/

Non-Runners

Joker Du Chenet²

Weight: 11-1| Age: 5

T: James Owen J: Lily Pinchin

Forecasts

Absolutely Fine (11/10), Magical Arthur (5/1), Chemical Warfare (11/2), Joker Du Chenet (7/1), Stiletto (10/1), Indian Sunbird (12/1), Valentine Getaway (20/1), Galway Reel (22/1), Shantou Champagne (22/1), Royal Sam (25/1), Shibuya Song (33/1), Kilkeaskin Molly (100/1)

ABSOLUTELY FINE is bred to be much better than he's shown to date and takes a significant step up in trip switched to handicaps, so he's worth a chance to improve. Indian Sunbird has been going well at this track and merits respect, while Chemical Warfare can't be ruled out.