Racecards
17:25 Worcester
Eventsi Marquee Hire Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good (Watered)
- Surface: Turf
- £7,749 added
- Winner: £4,094
- 2nd: £1,202
- 3rd: £601
- 4th: £350
- Form 94/523-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey Sean Houlihan
towards rear, lost place from 4 out
- Form 556344-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey Conor Ring
tracked leader, chased leaders 3 out, weakened from 2 out
Linguine (FR)
156- Form 364250-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer D L Williams
- Jockey Tom Cheesman
always towards rear, weakened from 4 out
- Form 11348/9-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer D Skelton
- Jockey Bridget Andrews
tracked leaders, ridden before 2 out, kept on same pace
- Form 85704U-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer D Pipe
- Jockey Stan Sheppard
held up mid-division, ridden before 2 out, kept on same pace
- Form 7P11P1-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer B Pauling
- Jockey Bryony Frost
made all, ridden after last, kept on well
- Form 8374-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer A Stronge
- Jockey Lorcan Murtagh
tracked leaders, ridden before 2 out, chased winner after last, kept on and always held
- Form 273463-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer J L Spearing
- Jockey Charlie Deutsch
towards rear, lost place from 4 out
- Form 487453-
- Age 10
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer L Hurley
- Jockey Charlie Hammond
in rear, headway 4 out, challenged 3 out, no extra and lost 2nd place run-in
In depth
Verdict
Casterly Rock has ability but was disappointing in a maiden at Fontwell when last seen. Oskar Denarius has won three of his last four but a 14lb rise for scoring at Southwell looks harsh. Three of these have won around here in the past but Purple 'n Gold, though quite nicely treated, usually needs a run. Sweeping Rock also has an absence to overcome but ALCOCK AND BROWN had a run at Huntingdon in March and was in touch until lack of condition told. He’ll strip fitter today and Bridget Andrews’ claim is a plus. The Gipper and Navajo War Dance are also interesting off their current marks.
Formwatch
Casterly Rock (IRE) 11-10fav (11-2) Raced wide, led until headed and mistake 2 out, chased winner after but no chance, blundered and lost 2nd at the last, weakened, 3rd of 11, 28l behind Euxton Lane (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn (5) sft in Mar.
The Gipper (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Led and hit 2nd, hit 4th, headed before 4 out, weakened before next, 4th of 6, 26 3/4l behind The Bay Birch (10-12) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp (3) hvy in Apr.
Linguine (FR) 28-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, led 2nd, ridden and headed 3 out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, dist behind Red Rising (10-11) at Southwell 3m hcp (3) gd in Dec.
Alcock And Brown (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Mid-division, headway after 5th, lost place before 2 out, 9th of 13, 14 1/2l behind Maquisard (11-7) at Huntingdon 2m hcp (3) gs in Mar.
Purple 'n Gold (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, hampered and unseated rider 7th, at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Oskar Denarius (IRE) 4-1 (11-1) Made most, ridden clear after 2 out, stayed on well, easily, won at Southwell 2m hcp (4) gd in Apr beating Minella Fiveo (11-9) by 8l, 16 ran.
Navajo War Dance 9-1 (12-0) Held up in touch, 5th on long run before 2 out, driven into modest 4th between last 2, 4th of 9, 10l behind Minellatillmorning (11-6) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (4) hvy in Feb.
Sweeping Rock (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Mid-division, headway before 2 out, soon every chance, kept on run-in, 3rd of 16, 3/4l behind Triple Chief (11-12) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Nov.
Catchin Time (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Mid-division, closed before 3rd, pressing for 2nd 2 out, soon driven, one pace last, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Radical Archie (12-1) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) hvy in Apr.