17:23 Worcester

Friday 23 May 2025

All16:4817:2317:5718:3219:0219:3220:0220:32

FBC Manby Bowdler Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • 5YO plus  |   Class 4  |   2m 4f  |   Good  |   6 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 17:23  |   Winning time: 5m 5.85s
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Horse silk
Sageburg Countyt32
Age: 8|  Weight: 12-0| J: James Bowen| T: W Greatrex| OR:  119| BF| D
11/4
Three-time winner in 2023/24 and returned to form when second of 6 at Uttoxeter in March. Found things tougher back up in grade when fourth of 9 at Chepstow (19.4f, good to firm) a month ago, but no surprise to see him fare better back at this level.
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2
Horse silk
Northern Boundp161
Age: 11|  Weight: 11-10| J: Ben Jones| T: B Pauling| OR:  115| CD
17/2
Last win came back in November 2022 but made the frame 4 times in 2024/25, leaving behind a lesser effort when runner-up at Doncaster (20.5f, good to soft) when last seen in December. On a handy mark so this C&D winner is one to note on return.
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3
Horse silk
Next Leftp30
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-8| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR:  113| BF| CD
6/4
Previous C&D winner who ran respectably in first-time cheekpieces when third at Fontwell in March. Unable to justify support (4/1) when fourth of 9 at Perth (20.1f, soft) last time, but he's a major player back down in grade at this track.
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4
Horse silk
Soldat Fortet325
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-6| J: Lily Pinchin| T: C E Longsdon| OR:  111
14/1
Fair winner over hurdles and left his chasing debut form well behind when third of 7 in handicap at Stratford (19.4f, good) in July last year. Needs to find more again on his return from lengthy absence.
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5
Horse silk
Rock On Cowboyp29
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-5| J: Tom Broughton(5)| T: F Brennan| OR:  110
4/1
Fair form at best over hurdles for Ben Pauling in 2022/23 before missing the following season. Has got back to that level on last 2 starts, landing a Warwick maiden (19f, good) a month ago. Winning Irish pointer so he could be in the mix on chasing debut.
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6
Horse silk
Cap Du Nord18
Age: 12|  Weight: 10-13| J: Jack Tudor| T: Christian Williams| OR:  104
14/1
Veteran chaser who showed signs of revival with cheekpieces refitted when fourth of 7 at Warwick (29.2f) in March. However, has failed to build on that effort in 2 starts since, fifth of 8 back at Warwick (20f, good) 18 days ago. Others more persuasive.
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Forecasts

Next Left (6/4), Sageburg County (11/4), Rock On Cowboy (4/1), Northern Bound (17/2), Cap Du Nord (14/1), Soldat Forte (14/1)

Verdict

NEXT LEFT returns to a course and distance where he's been successful previously and should appreciate this drop back in grade after his fourth-placed finish at Perth a month ago. He is taken to resume winning ways, though Sageburg County ran well when second at Uttoxeter on his penultimate start and is feared most, ahead of C&D winner Northern Bound.

  1. Next Left6/4
  2. Sageburg County11/4
  3. Northern Bound17/2

Prize Money

1st: £4,700.002nd: £2,163.003rd: £1,081.004th: £541.005th: £270.00

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