Worcester
Tomorrow, May 23, 2025HurdleClass 42m7f
Verdict
Verdict
It might pay to take a chance on MASTER DANCER who has dropped to an appealing handicap mark and looks well worth another go at this sort of trip. Last time out winner Native Moon is lightly raced for his age and should give another good account from a 5 lb higher mark, while hat-trick seeking veteran I'm A Starman still warrants plenty of respect up in grade.
Master Dancer
Native Moon
Im A Starman
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 4. Im A StarmanJ: Harry CobdenT: Mark RimellF: 3536401-1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 12
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictLikeable veteran made it back-back-victories when finding plenty for pressure to land a 5-runner handicap hurdle at Warwick (25f, good) 18 days ago. 6 lb rise forces him up in grade but he arrives in great heart in bid for hat-trick. - 1. Native MoonJ: Lorcan WilliamsT: Jeremy ScottF: 43/P23421-
- Price History:
- 2.63
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 54
VerdictHas proved consistent for current connections. Runner-up in a Exeter handicap (form is proving strong) prior to getting off the mark at Ascot (23.5f) 54 days ago, overcoming a 3 lb rise with authority. Up a further 5 lb but he's lightly-raced for his age and should remain competitive from this mark. 
2. Chemical WarfareJ: Jack TudorT: David PipeF: 1141571-6- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictProlific winner since joining this yard, career best when winning for seventh time (only once over hurdles) in 3m2f handicap chase at Sedgefield in April prior to disappointing at Fakenham (29.1f) 17 days ago. Remains to be seen if he can exploit lower hurdles mark here.- 5. Master DancerJ: Harry BannisterT: Richard BandeyF: 3436/464-9
- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictWinless since taking a Stratford novice back in October 2022 but is becoming well treated on the best of his form. Failed to back up one of his more creditable efforts when underperforming at this venue (20f), 17 days ago but could be worth another chance back over this longer trip. 
3. Prince De JuilleyJ: Jonathan BurkeT: Alastair RalphF: 198P3124-- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 106
- Days Since Last Run:
- 158
VerdictMade the most of a drop in class when capitalising on his falling mark at Ludlow in October and advanced his form when runner-up back up in grade at Doncaster (24.4f, good) the following month. Disappointed on final outing at Southwell last year but no surprise to see him bounce back after a break,
7. Call To DutyJ: Ben JonesT: Emma LavelleF: 08P/246PP-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 56
VerdictShowed clear promise in maiden/novice hurdles but has become disappointing. Fared no better following 4 months off (had breathing operation in the interim) when pulled-up at Fontwell in March. Bit to prove following that effort but too soon to write him off completely.
6. Slip Of The TongueJ: Toby WynneT: Sarah-Jayne DaviesF: 8PPPP48-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictEnded time with Padraig Roche in Ireland out of sorts and has underperformed for current connections this season, showing little sign of capitalising on his falling mark. Best to look elsewhere.- Unnamed Favourite
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