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Worcester Races: October 25th (Chronological Order)

1.00 Richard Davis Memorial Beginners’ Chase (Class 3) 2m 4f (GOOD)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:

1. Wendigo (FR) (Odds: 4/6)
2. Wade Out (IRE) (Odds: 11/2)

Recent Form and Comments:

• Wendigo (FR): Was a quality novice hurdler last season. He chased home The New Lion in the Grade 1 Challow (2m4f) and was unlucky not to finish closer than 8l in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham. He has the potential to be high class over fences.
• Wade Out (IRE): Did well to win three novice hurdles last season. He ran respectably in a deep handicap at Aintree the final time (2m4f) and is well regarded by a powerful operation.

Spotlight Verdict:
An interesting race as all of these reached a useful standard over hurdles, none more so than WENDIGO who twice performed well at the highest level. Pic Roc has the benefit of chasing experience and he did produce two notable efforts in defeat last season. Wade Out is preferred of the other three.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups: 5yo+.
• Fate of Favourites: Information not provided in the sources.
• Trainer Records (Worcester/Runners): O Murphy (77% W-R, 19-96 R); J Snowden (75% W-R, 19-84 R).

Assessment of the Top Two:

Horse	Strengths	Weaknesses	Suitability
Wendigo	Showed smart form as a novice hurdler, including performing well at Grade 1 level. Has the potential to be high class over fences.	Makes debut over fences.	Has high potential to be suitable for fences.
Wade Out	Won three novice hurdles last season and ran respectably in a deep handicap at Aintree. Well regarded by connections.	Makes debut over fences.	Should have a bright future over fences.

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1.30 Fred & Mercy Rimell Memorial Handicap Chase (Class 4) 2m 110y (GOOD)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:

1. Chief Sunday (FR) (Odds: 9/2)
2. Highlands Legacy (Odds: 7/1)

Recent Form and Comments:

• Chief Sunday (FR): Was 2-6 as a novice hurdler last season, winning both on soft ground (also suited by good). He unseated early on a recent debut over fences but is expected to make a chaser.
• Highlands Legacy: He was competitive off this sort of mark over hurdles and seems to go well after a break. He is 6 years old.

Spotlight Verdict:
Strong traveller SOUTHOFTHEBORDER could be interesting back in trip and especially should he come on for his Fontwell run when just behind Duhallow Tommy who is also respected. Escapeandevade did well for James Ewart and this lightly raced 9yo may do likewise for Harry Derham.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups: 4yo+.
• Fate of Favourites: Information not provided in the sources.
• Trainer Records (Worcester/Runners): N & W Twiston-Davies (63% W-R, 4-14 R); J & A J O’Neill (50% W-R, 5-77 R).

Assessment of the Top Two:

Horse	Strengths	Weaknesses	Suitability
Chief Sunday	Good novice hurdler form, winning on soft (also suited by good). From a respected yard (Twiston-Davies).	Unseated early on his only attempt over fences. Lacks competitive chase form.	Should make a chaser, suits soft/good ground.
Highlands Legacy	Competitive off this mark over hurdles. Runs well fresh.	Lacks chasing experience. Probably wants further than this 2m trip.	Questionable suitability for the trip due to preference for further.

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2.00 Step Into Luxury With Purple Granite National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) 2m (GOOD)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:

1. Glancing Jack (Odds: 7/2)
2. Mescalero (Odds: 9/2)

Recent Form and Comments:

• Glancing Jack: Looked useful in coming from off the pace to win going away at Hereford last December. He carries a penalty. His Master latest RP Rating is 115.
• Mescalero: Was a rare bumper runner for his Flat yard when he was narrowly outpointed by a fellow newcomer here in early September (good; 8-1). His previous bumper form is considered strong among the experienced runners. His Master latest RP Rating is 113.

Spotlight Verdict:
Glancing Jack was nicely on top when winning at Hereford, Legendary Luke is an Irish point winner and both Mescalero and Lord Virginia have run well in bumpers. There are some interesting newcomers to consider as well and NICE ONE ERIC is marginally preferred over Yummy, with both representing yards that win plenty of bumpers.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups: 4-5yo.
• Fate of Favourites: Information not provided in the sources.
• Trainer Records (Worcester/Runners): T Symonds (0% W-R, 0-14 R); H Eustace (0% W-R, 0-1 R).

Assessment of the Top Two:

Horse	Strengths	Weaknesses	Suitability
Glancing Jack	Already a winner (Hereford). Won definitively (going away). High Master RP Rating (115).	Carries a penalty.	Likely contender for bumper racing.
Mescalero	Has placed in a recent bumper at this course. Form is competitive among experienced runners. Master RP Rating 113.	Was narrowly outpointed on debut.	Appears suitable for bumper racing.

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2.35 Ashok Patel Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Div I) (Class 4) 2m (GOOD)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:

1. Getawhisky (Odds: 11/4)
2. Heron In The Park (IRE) (Odds: 2/1)

Recent Form and Comments:

• Getawhisky: Ran well in bumpers, winning her first and then faring well in a Listed race and midfield in a Grade 2 at Aintree in April. Her runs have been on good to soft. She should have a nice future over hurdles.
• Heron In The Park (IRE): Was bought for £280,000 after winning an Irish point. She impressed in her only bumper, making light work of rival Three Runs Mary at Newbury in March. She looks decidedly useful.

Spotlight Verdict:
If there’s a really good one on show here it could be HERON IN THE PARK who was an expensive recruit out of the Irish point scene and she impressively shrugged aside Three Runs May in her only bumper. Getawhisky’s bumper form entitles her to considerable respect.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups: 4yo+ fillies & mares.
• Fate of Favourites: Information not provided in the sources.
• Trainer Records (Worcester/Runners): D Skelton (52% W-R, 23-150 R); T George (100% W-R, 8-35 R).

Assessment of the Top Two:

Horse	Strengths	Weaknesses	Suitability
Getawhisky	Excellent bumper form, including performance at Listed/Grade 2 level. High OR of 114.	Hurdles debut (implied). Unproven away from good to soft ground.	Entitled to considerable respect over hurdles.
Heron In The Park	Highly regarded (expensive purchase). Impressive bumper winner. Hasn’t put a foot wrong and looks useful.	Hurdles debut (implied).	Looks decidedly useful and is the Spotlight preference.

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3.10 Ashok Patel Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Div II) (Class 4) 2m (GOOD)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:

1. Caterpillar Girl (Odds: 100/30)
2. White Noise (IRE) (Odds: 7/2)

Recent Form and Comments:

• Caterpillar Girl: Quickened up best in a slowly run bumper at Warwick (good) in May. The third from that race has since gone close. This is an “ordinary race” for her hurdling debut.
• White Noise (IRE): Was clear second in an Irish point on soft ground. Finished third at Ffos Las (2m maiden, good to soft). She shaped as though she needed further than 2m, as her breeding would imply. Her Master latest RP Rating is 103.

Spotlight Verdict:
This is far weaker than the opening division. It looks significant that Harry Cobden rides CATERPILLAR GIRL when Paul Nicholls has a runner, and the selection won her bumper quite comfortably. Second choice is Ghina Di Tacco who can be excused her disappointing second effort in bumpers.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups: 4yo+ fillies & mares.
• Fate of Favourites: Information not provided in the sources.
• Trainer Records (Worcester/Runners): T George (100% W-R, 8-35 R); D Skelton (52% W-R, 23-150 R).

Assessment of the Top Two:

Horse	Strengths	Weaknesses	Suitability
Caterpillar Girl	Won her bumper comfortably. Notable jockey booking of Harry Cobden. Found an ordinary race for hurdling debut.	Hurdles debut (implied).	Strong candidate for a successful hurdling debut.
White Noise	Showed promise in an Irish point (soft ground). Competitive finish in her maiden. Master RP Rating 103.	Shaped as if the 2m trip is too sharp for her.	Breeding implies she needs a further distance.

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3.45 Vellacotts & Smiths Go Racing Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 2m (GOOD)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:

1. King Ulanda (IRE) (Odds: 2/1)
2. Lucky Bere (FR) (Odds: 7/1)

Recent Form and Comments:

• King Ulanda (IRE): Recently had wind surgery. Won his second handicap with any amount in hand at Carlisle last week (2m1f, good). He is an obvious contender having escaped a penalty for that win. His Master latest RP Rating is 124.
• Lucky Bere (FR): Has two Flat wins in France. Was not beaten far in all four races over hurdles, including his handicap debut. Recently had wind surgery. Harry Cobden is booked (4-16 for the yard).

Spotlight Verdict:
If in the same form as last week when hosing up at Carlisle then KING ULANDA will take some beating off the same mark. Harry Cobden is a notable booking for Lucky Bere who has performed well since arriving from France. French Emperor is another unexposed runner.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups: 3yo+.
• Fate of Favourites: Information not provided in the sources.
• Trainer Records (Worcester/Runners): O Greenall & J Guerriero (56% W-R, 5-68 R); Mrs K Woollacott (100% W-R, 1-29 R).

Assessment of the Top Two:

Horse	Strengths	Weaknesses	Suitability
King Ulanda	Highly in-form after decisive win post-wind surgery. Avoids a penalty, making him favourably weighted. Excellent Master RP Rating 124.	None noted given recent form.	Highly suitable; strong candidate to win again.
Lucky Bere	Consistent form over hurdles. Recent wind surgery and notable jockey booking (Cobden) suggest intent.	Seeking first win over hurdles.	Expected to perform well following wind surgery and jockey engagement.

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4.20 PJ Nicholls KGM Korea Genuinely Made Handicap Hurdle (Div I) (Class 5) 2m 4f (GOOD)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:

1. Glance Of Glory (Odds: 6/1)
2. Play Pretend (IRE) (Odds: 11/2)

Recent Form and Comments:

• Glance Of Glory: Improved to win a maiden hurdle over this C&D (good) last month. He starts handicap life on a fair mark. This 5yo is lightly raced and could have more to offer. His Master latest RP Rating is 102.
• Play Pretend (IRE): A 4yo who was beaten only a neck when upped to 2m4f at Southwell (good) three weeks ago. He is unexposed at this trip and won a handicap over 2m in July. His Master latest RP Rating is 104.

Spotlight Verdict:
The lightly raced 5yo ORDER OF THE DANCE (nap) made an excellent start for David Pipe when making all at Ffos Las last Friday and can defy a 7lb penalty. Lucky Bounce is feared most ahead of Ghasham. The 4yo Play Pretend could have more to offer at this trip and the unexposed Glance Of Glory is an interesting handicap newcomer.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups: 4yo+.
• Fate of Favourites: Information not provided in the sources.
• Trainer Records (Worcester/Runners): M Keighley (33% W-R, 13-98 R); Dave Roberts (75% W-R, 5-42 R).

Assessment of the Top Two:

Horse	Strengths	Weaknesses	Suitability
Glance Of Glory	Proven C&D winner. Lightly raced and expected to improve on a fair mark.	None explicitly noted.	Interesting handicap newcomer with potential.
Play Pretend	Demonstrated ability at this 2m4f trip (beaten a neck last time). Unexposed at the distance.	None explicitly noted.	Entitled to respect due to progressive form over hurdles and distance suitability.

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4.53 PJ Nicholls KGM Korea Genuinely Made Handicap Hurdle (Div II) (Class 5) 2m 4f (GOOD)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:

1. Pertemps Diamond (Odds: 7/2)
2. Sun Joy (FR) (Odds: 13/2)

Recent Form and Comments:

• Pertemps Diamond: Form has been patchy. He won decisively on his handicap debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in August. He is unexposed and an 8lb rise may not stop him. He is 6yo and his Master latest RP Rating is 105.
• Sun Joy (FR): Returned from a break with an encouraging second at Fontwell (2m3f, good) last month. He had a lesser run subsequently when cheekpieces returned. He needs to bounce back. His Master latest RP Rating is 105.

Spotlight Verdict:
The lightly raced 6yo PERTEMPS DIAMOND won at Fontwell in August on his second outing for Olly Murphy and is taken to make it 2-2 in handicaps. Dearkeithandkaty and Harry Junior are very interesting handicap newcomers, however, particularly the last-named who could be the chief danger.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups: 4yo+.
• Fate of Favourites: Information not provided in the sources.
• Trainer Records (Worcester/Runners): O Murphy (77% W-R, 19-96 R); B Pauling (100% W-R, 27-124 R).

Assessment of the Top Two:

Horse	Strengths	Weaknesses	Suitability
Pertemps Diamond	Recent handicap winner. Lightly raced and unexposed. Expected to cope with the 8lb rise. High Master RP Rating (105).	Patchy form prior to handicap success.	Strong chance to win second handicap race.
Sun Joy	Showed strong form when runner-up on returning from a break. High Master RP Rating (105).	Needs to bounce back after a lesser performance last time out.	Needs to reproduce his best form to be competitive.