GB - Worcester - Race 4

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

16f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good

13.5K

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Verdict

PENZANCE is getting better with experience in this sphere and this looks a good opportunity for him to open to his account. Without Burlington is most interesting of the opposition given he was progressing well on the Flat when last seen and has joined a successful National Hunt yard. Bound For Glory is entitled to improve on his opening hurdling effort back at 2m and merits consideration, also.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Useful at his best on the Flat and although he hasn't been successful in that sphere since early-2025, confirmed he's getting better with experience in this sphere fitted with a first-time tongue strap when second 5 in Stratford maiden (2m) 10 days ago. Sets the clear standard. 1st Pick 3 Penzance Jockey: Paddy Hanlon Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland J: Paddy Hanlon T: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland	100	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Useful at his best on the Flat and although he hasn't been successful in that sphere since early-2025, confirmed he's getting better with experience in this sphere fitted with a first-time tongue strap when second 5 in Stratford maiden (2m) 10 days ago. Sets the clear standard.
9	Progressive when sent handicapping on the Flat for Kevin Philippart De Foy last year, landing back-to-back handicaps at around 1½m. Acquired for 52,000gns and one to note on hurdling debut. 2nd Pick 9 Without Burlington Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr. Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill J: Jonjo O'neill Jr. T: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill	87	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Progressive when sent handicapping on the Flat for Kevin Philippart De Foy last year, landing back-to-back handicaps at around 1½m. Acquired for 52,000gns and one to note on hurdling debut.
5	Wide-margin bumper winner at Stratford in May who seemed stretched by the longer tried hurdling there when third of 8 (19f) 22 days ago. Entitled to do better back at 2m. 3rd Pick 5 Bound For Glory Jockey: Ciaran Gethings Trainer: Robert Stephens J: Ciaran Gethings T: Robert Stephens	84	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Wide-margin bumper winner at Stratford in May who seemed stretched by the longer tried hurdling there when third of 8 (19f) 22 days ago. Entitled to do better back at 2m.

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