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Worcester

Today, July 2, 2025HurdleClass 52m

AL MOOTAMARID provided trainer Dominic Elsworth with his first winner since taking out a licence and the 4-y-o looks capable of going in again, having been raised a fair 6 lb for what was ultimately a pretty decisive success at Stratford. Scintillante is in good form and is next on the list ahead of Choirmaster, who should be all the better for his comeback run at Market Rasen where he showed clear signs that ability remains. Play Pretend is also worth a second look.

  • Al Mootamarid
  • Scintillante
  • Choirmaster
2m Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 5. Al Mootamarid
    J: Robert DunneT: Dominic Elsworth
    F: 69-421
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    11-9
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    96
    Days Since Last Run:
    15
    Verdict
    Fairly useful winner on the Flat and has left his maiden/novice form in this sphere well behind switched to handicaps the last twice, finishing second at Huntingdon before going one better in a first-time tongue strap (retained) at Stratford (16.3f, good) last month. Big player up 6 lb.
  • 2. Scintillante
    J: Jonathan BurkeT: Alastair Ralph
    F: 6586-3142
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    97
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Finally off the mark over hurdles when seeing off 8 rivals in a C&D handicap (good to soft) in May. Not in the same form at Uttoxeter next time, but back on-song with a creditable second returned to this venue (good to firm) a fortnight ago and he's high on the shortlist.
  • 9. Sixty Plus
    J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: James Owen
    F: 63/88P6-40
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-6
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    75
    Days Since Last Run:
    15
    Verdict
    No show in 4 starts over hurdles for Clare Hobson and fared little better with cheekpieces enlisted (discarded here) on first start for new yard at Stratford where he was the subject of a gamble. Now tried in a visor and it'll be interesting to see if he again attracts support.
  • 3. Play Pretend
    J: Lee EdwardsT: Dave Roberts
    F: 1F353-3
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    99
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    Overcame inexperience to make a winning hurdles debut at Market Rasen last June. Back on track following a couple of low-key efforts when third on handicap bow at Southwell (15.8f, good) last month and he could make his presence felt if able to build on that here.
  • 6. Choirmaster
    J: Theo GillardT: Donald McCain
    F: 223U136/6
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-6
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    89
    Days Since Last Run:
    30
    Verdict
    Now 1 lb lower compared to when gaining the breakthrough over hurdles at Bangor in August 2023 and he's entitled to come on for his reappearance spin at Market Rasen (first run following a 21-month absence). One to consider.
  • 7. Leopolds Rock
    J: Sean QuinlanT: Stuart Coltherd
    F: 322/8
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    86
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Would have a serious chance off this reduced mark if close to his best, but he was beaten a fair way on debut for this yard back from 20 months off at Perth.
  • 1. Ascension Day
    J: K. BroganT: Ben Haslam
    F: 22456P-8P
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    97
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Runner-up 3 times on the bounce over hurdles in first half of 2024 for Shaun Lycett, including over this C&D. However, hasn't shown much spark since returning from a break in October and was pulled up in a handicap chase on debut for this yard at Cartmel last time. Cheekpieces/tongue strap refitted.
  • 8. Cawthorne Banker
    J: Richie McLernonT: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
    F: 507080-99
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    79
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Out of sorts over the winter and there have not been any signs of an imminent revival in his 2 runs since returning from a break in May. Hopes now pinned on the more severe headgear (first-time visor) working the oracle.
  • 4. City Of Ruins
    J: Mr Huw EdwardsT: Simon Edwards
    F: 32U/38P-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    95
    Days Since Last Run:
    299
    Verdict
    Promise in juvenile hurdles for Donald McCain last summer, but little to shout about in 3 runs for present yard and probably best watched following a 9-month absence.
  • 10. Sweet Serene
    J: Tabitha WorsleyT: Georgie Howell
    F: 97/4456-8
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-11
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    71
    Days Since Last Run:
    32
    Verdict
    Best effort in bumpers (modest form) when fourth of 11 at Bangor last June, but has offered little over hurdles since. 5 lb 'wrong' at the weights.
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