15:40 Worcester
Sunday 1 November 2026
All12:1012:4513:2013:5514:3015:0515:40
CopyBet Overnight Best Odds Guaranteed Novices' Handicap Hurdle
- 4YO plus  |  Class 5  |  2m 7f  |  Good to Soft  |  9 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 15:41Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 5m 56.48s
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Horse A-Z
Show odds
Point/bumper winner. Finished 2¼ lengths second in a higher grade on handicap bow at Chepstow in April. Undone by her jumping (well backed) on chasing debut at Hexham since. Return to hurdles/first-time cheekpieces should help in that regard and has at least won fresh (albeit at skinny odds).
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Half-brother to useful hurdler Theatre Man. Made the frame both completed starts in Irish points. Much tighter in the betting/looked set to go very close when falling heavily here (2½m) on second handicap start 8 weeks ago. Totally unexposed up in trip and may well make amends if none the worse.
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Fairly useful debut bumper winner for Chris Gordon in 2024. Well below that level over hurdles for present yard. Has hit the frame (without threatening to win) all 3 handicap starts. Should at least find this easier than the Chepstow maiden he contested on return last month.
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Related to some fairly useful types. Second in an Irish maiden point. Fared better than previously under Rules when beaten 13½ lengths in a weak maiden at Huntingdon (21f, heavy). Step up in trip/switch to a low-grade handicap should benefit on return and worth noting for each-way support.
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Lightly-raced 7-y-o. Showed improved form amid a lack of professionalism (wandered badly) when 1¼-length second in a thin Uttoxeter handicap (2½m) in May. In-form yard has had several runners ready to roll in recent weeks. Another step forward could see her in the mix here.
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Lightly-raced 5-y-o. Shaped like a stayer when hitting the frame in a couple of Chepstow handicaps (19.5f, soft) last winter. Didn't see out her race final start of last season at Ffos Las (2½m, heavy). Step up in trip sure to suit, especially under less testing conditions than previously faced.
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Capitalised on a lowly mark to make a winning debut for his impressive young trainer at Hereford (25.5f) last month. Back in headgear when first past the post at Fontwell (2¾m) 9 days on, subsequently disqualified after his rider weighed in light. Potentially still on a handy mark off 3 lb higher.
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Point bumper winner. Came closest to breaking his duck under Rules here last summer. Rediscovered some form when 3½-length fourth (behind a next-time-out winner) here (2½m) in July. Certainly worth a go over 3m at this stage and possibilities if back to his best following 3 months off.
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Hasn't got competitive in 5 starts since finishing runner-up twice at Market Rasen in spring 2024. Hard to be confident sporting a change of headgear following a further 5 months away.
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Forecasts
Theatre Tom (6/5), I Love You Sivola (4/1), Herbygoesbananas (5/1), Locked Down Lad (10/1), Katie's Melody (12/1), Eskimo Sam (14/1), Warrioress (16/1), Rest Is The Best (20/1), Dexperado (50/1)
THEATRE TOM looked set to go close before departing here last time, and he's taken to gain compensation on first start over 3m. The main danger is likely to be I Love You Sivola, who has made an excellent start for his present yard. Eskimo Sam and Locked Down Lad also need considering in a competitive finale.
- Theatre Tom6/5
- Eskimo Sam14/1
Prize Money
1st: £3,248.002nd: £1,494.003rd: £747.004th: £374.005th: £186.00
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