Worcester

Today, June 7, 2025HurdleClass 42m7fGood

There should be a fair pace for the typically smooth-travelling SPITALFIELD to aim at and he may be able to make a winning return under Richie McLernon, who so often excels on patiently ridden types. Tropical Speed is having only his fifth start for the excellent Olly Murphy yard and could yet have more to offer in first-time headgear. Despite a whopping rise from the handicapper, last time out winner Faded Fantasy should still be in the mix if in a similar mood.

  • Spitalfield
  • Tropical Speed
  • Faded Fantasy
2m7f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 6. Tropical Speed
    J: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy
    F: 04436P1-3
    Price History:
    3.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    99
    Days Since Last Run:
    32
    Verdict
    Justified support when taking 12-runner handicap hurdle at Stratford (22f, good to soft) in March but undone by 7 lb rise when turned over at odds-on in a 3m Ffos Las handicap hurdle in May. In excellent hands and first-time cheekpieces could eek out a bit more improvement.
  • 3. Gentleman Jacques
    J: Harry CobdenT: Emma Lavelle
    F: 67/P44217-
    Price History:
    5.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-13
    Gear:
    visor and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    109
    Days Since Last Run:
    90
    Verdict
    Facile winner of 15-runner handicap at Wincanton (19.8f, heavy) under this jockey in January but underlined his inconsistency when well-beaten under a 10 lb claimer at Warwick in March. Has been freshened up and no surprise to see him bounce back reunited with Harry Cobden.
  • 2. Im A Starman
    J: Callum PritchardT: Mark Rimell
    F: 536401-11
    Price History:
    5.50
    Age:
    12
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    110
    Days Since Last Run:
    15
    Verdict
    Likeable veteran has never been better, overcoming a step up in grade to complete at hat-trick over C&D last month, seeing out the race fare more stoutly than the runner-up. Hasn't won off a mark this high in his career but cannot be ruled out in current form.
  • 9. Faded Fantasy
    J: Adam WedgeT: Christian Williams
    F: 42740481-
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    94
    Days Since Last Run:
    72
    Verdict
    Hasn't always looked the most straightforward but was able to justify support and capitalise on a career low mark when hard held to win a 7-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good) 72 days ago. Handicapper has reacted with an 11 lb rise but he remains fairly treated on the best of his form.
  • 1. Shantou Express
    J: Tom BellamyT: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls
    F: 76/P6243-5
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    12-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    112
    Days Since Last Run:
    32
    Verdict
    Without a win since 2023 but arrives in decent nick, showed up well for a long way when a respectable fifth over C&D 32 days ago. Should be competitive.
  • 4. Spitalfield
    J: Richie McLernonT: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
    F: 364/17F74-
    Price History:
    7.50
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    104
    Days Since Last Run:
    134
    Verdict
    Often travels strongly but jumping can let him down. Avoided mistakes when off the mark at Ffos Las (23.9f) in May and bounced back to form when a creditable fourth in a big-field handicap at Doncaster (24.4f) in January. Player if in similar form on his return.
  • 11. Sporty Jim
    J: Robert DunneT: Rob Summers
    F: 6P43590-4
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-5
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    87
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Winless since 2022 and despite signs of encouragement when third at Warwick in November, he's regressed in 4 subsequent starts and hasn't looked like capitalising on his falling handicap mark. Hard to fancy unless market hints at a revival.
  • 8. Captains Pick
    J: David NoonanT: Christian Williams
    F: 5P48/5717-
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    97
    Days Since Last Run:
    321
    Verdict
    Justified significantly shorter odds when getting off the mark at Perth (23.9f, good to firm) in July having been suited by a markedly longer trip but failed to back that up at Stratford later that month. Off 10 months and worth a market check for stable who are doubly represented.
  • 5. Climate Precedent
    J: Ben PosteT: Ryan Potter
    F: 2435/1308-
    Price History:
    29.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    102
    Days Since Last Run:
    233
    Verdict
    Failed to win on the Flat for Michael Bell and over hurdles for James Owen but struck at the first time of asking for Dan Skelton in 2m Stratford handicap. Backed that up with Market Rasen third but regressed on final two starts for the yard. Off 7 months and bounce back needed on stable debut.
  • 7. Zacony Rebel
    J: James BestT: Sarah-Jayne Davies
    F: 55/05857-5
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    98
    Days Since Last Run:
    25
    Verdict
    Dual hurdles/chase winner who was largely disappointing during a light 2023/24 campaign for Toby Lawes and hasn't really got back on track for present stable this season, latest when well-held in a first time tongue tie over C&D. Best to look elsewhere.
  • 10. And Still I Rise
    J: Liam HarrisonT: Max Comley
    F: 865006-
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    91
    Days Since Last Run:
    319
    Verdict
    Modest maiden hurdler for John F. O'Neill, sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22f, good) on handicap debut on latest Rules outing in July. Placed in a Point in April but will need to improve on Rules debut for new yard.
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