GB - Worcester - Race 6

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

20f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

8.0K

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Verdict

It's unlikely we've seen the best of PHANTOM GOLD, who finished a close second over 2m here last time, and he can go one better up in trip. Locked Down Lad and Royal Rhythm could be interesting if recapturing last summer's course form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Followed up point bumper winner with stylish/fairly useful success in Newton Abbot bumper on Rules debut. Promising start in handicaps for current yard, very nearly justifying strong support in 2m course handicap last time. Step up in trip may unlock a first hurdle victory. 1st Pick 6 Phantom Gold (Ire) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Jennie Candlish J: Sean Quinlan T: Jennie Candlish	100	-	-	-	42%	7/5
Analysis Followed up point bumper winner with stylish/fairly useful success in Newton Abbot bumper on Rules debut. Promising start in handicaps for current yard, very nearly justifying strong support in 2m course handicap last time. Step up in trip may unlock a first hurdle victory.
9	Came closest to breaking his duck in C&D handicap last summer. Backed that up with some solid efforts prior to losing his form over the spring. Possibly needed the run (despite prominent market position) on C&D return. Dangerous off this mark if back on song. 2nd Pick 9 Locked Down Lad Jockey: Callum Pritchard Trainer: Joe Tickle J: Callum Pritchard T: Joe Tickle	99	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Came closest to breaking his duck in C&D handicap last summer. Backed that up with some solid efforts prior to losing his form over the spring. Possibly needed the run (despite prominent market position) on C&D return. Dangerous off this mark if back on song.
8	Came closest to snapping long losing run when pipped by subsequent winner in C&D handicap last summer. Didn't look to enjoy himself in rare start over fences at Uttoxeter (2m) latest. No surprise to see a revival with usual blinkers fitted first time this season. 3rd Pick 8 Royal Rhythm (Ire) Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr. Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill J: Jonjo O'neill Jr. T: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill	95	-	-	-	4%	30/1
Analysis Came closest to snapping long losing run when pipped by subsequent winner in C&D handicap last summer. Didn't look to enjoy himself in rare start over fences at Uttoxeter (2m) latest. No surprise to see a revival with usual blinkers fitted first time this season.

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A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.

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