Worcester · 8:47pm

Copybet Overnight Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle Race

Hurdle 2m 4f GOOD, Good to firm in places (GoingStick: 6.7) Class 5 4yo+ 8 runners

Solid read Shesonnet is our pick, with Prince Imperial the main danger. Field updated — 1 non-runner removed.

This looks a tactical contest with no confirmed front-runner, so a muddling gallop is likely and tactical speed could prove important. Shesonnet drops in class and has been running consistently, posting a recent RPR of 120 and keeping on well last time. Prince Imperial, the main danger, is proven at the trip and also drops in grade, with a recent RPR of 128 despite weakening late on his latest start. Phantom Gold (RPR 105) and Locked Down Lad (RPR 100) have more to find on recent figures. The favourite holds solid claims but faces live opposition.

The key questions

How will the race be run?

No confirmed front-runner — likely a muddling, tactical gallop, where a handy early pitch and tactical speed matter.

Anyone well-treated?

Shesonnet drops in class — often a positive trainer angle.

Who's the main danger?

Prince Imperial is the chief threat to Shesonnet, proven at the trip.

Pace map — who goes forward, who waits

Leads 0

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Prominent 4

0Shesonnet

0Prince Imperial

0Royal Rhythm

0Dublinofficecallin

Mid-pack 1

0Locked Down Lad

Held up 3

0Phantom Gold

0Leave Her To Me

0Golden Glance

Pace confidence: 100%

What the data likes (our composite read — not tips)

No. 1 read Shesonnet Races prominently

Stall 0 · Trainer Ben Case · Jockey Harry Bannister

Reliable and on the up — placed in 3 of his last 6, with the form figures climbing. Drops in class, often a positive sign.

Ability rating

120 improving

Racing Post Rating, recent form

This track

Trainer 11% · Jockey 12%

strike rate at Worcester

Last time out

RPR 120

most recent run

Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent

52PU182 last time ←

GroundProven on good — won 1 of 4

DistanceUnproven at 2m 4f (0 from 3)

Course2 runs at the track without winning

ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 11%, jockey 12%

Drops in class (C4→C5)

Kept on last time — a stronger gallop or longer trip may suit

2 Prince Imperial Races prominently

Stall 0 · Trainer Jake Thomas Coulson · Jockey Philip Armson(3)

Form has dipped a little of late, so needs to bounce back. Drops in class, often a positive sign.

Ability rating

128 regressing

Racing Post Rating, recent form

This track

Trainer 2% · Jockey 8%

strike rate at Worcester

Last time out

RPR 92

most recent run

Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent

315PUPUPUPU last time ←

GroundHas won on good — 3 from 17

DistanceHas won around 2m 4f — 2 from 13

Course1 run at the track without winning

FitnessFreshened up — 55 days since his last run

ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 2%, jockey 8%

Drops in class (C4→C5)

Weakened in the closing stages last time

3 Phantom Gold Held up, comes late

Stall 0 · Trainer Jennie Candlish · Jockey Sean Quinlan

Going the right way — the form figures are on the climb.

Ability rating

105 improving

Racing Post Rating, recent form

This track

Trainer 13% · Jockey 16%

strike rate at Worcester

Last time out

RPR 105

most recent run

Last 5 starts — oldest to most recent

56422 last time ←

GroundYet to win on good (0 from 5)

DistanceUnproven at 2m 4f (0 from 1)

Course1 run at the track without winning

ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 13%, jockey 16%

4 Locked Down Lad Settles midfield

Stall 0 · Trainer Joe Tickle · Jockey Callum Pritchard

Going the right way — the form figures are on the climb. The stable is in good heart at the track.

Ability rating

100 improving

Racing Post Rating, recent form

This track

Trainer 13% · Jockey 8%

strike rate at Worcester

Last time out

RPR 100

most recent run

Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent

BDUR68PU6 last time ←

GroundYet to win on good (0 from 8)

DistanceUnproven at 2m 4f (0 from 9)

Course4 runs at the track without winning

ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 13%, jockey 8%

Stable hot (2/7, 29%)

Weakened in the closing stages last time

5 Leave Her To Me Held up, comes late

Stall 0 · Trainer David Killahena & Graeme McPherson · Jockey Nick Slatter(3)

Holds solid claims on these figures.

Ability rating

101 steady

Racing Post Rating, recent form

This track

Trainer 14% · Jockey 7%

strike rate at Worcester

Last time out

RPR 86

most recent run

Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent

–1159PU last time ←

GroundProven on good — won 3 of 10

DistanceHas won around 2m 4f — 1 from 7

Course1 run at the track without winning

FitnessBack from a long absence — 216 days off, fitness to prove

ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 14%, jockey 7%

Long layoff (216d)

Weakened in the closing stages last time

6 Golden Glance Held up, comes late

Stall 0 · Trainer Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero · Jockey Jack Tudor

Form has dipped a little of late, so needs to bounce back. The stable is in good heart at the track.

Ability rating

104 regressing

Racing Post Rating, recent form

This track

Trainer 17% · Jockey 14%

strike rate at Worcester

Last time out

RPR 76

most recent run

Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent

779714 last time ←

GroundHas won on good — 1 from 8

DistanceEffective at the trip — won 1 of 5 around 2m 4f

ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 17%, jockey 14%

Stable hot (2/7, 29%)

7 Royal Rhythm Races prominently

Stall 0 · Trainer Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill · Jockey Jonjo O'Neill Jr.

Going the right way — the form figures are on the climb. Met trouble in running last time, so he's better than that result looks; the stable is in good heart at the track.

Ability rating

97 improving

recent best — career high 115 in 2023

This track

Trainer 11% · Jockey 14%

strike rate at Worcester

Last time out

RPR 93

most recent run

Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent

55PU55PU last time ←

GroundYet to win on good (0 from 10)

DistanceUnproven at 2m 4f (0 from 11)

Course3 runs at the track without winning

ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 11%, jockey 14%

Stable hot (3/10, 30%)

Met trouble in running last time — better than the bare result

8 Dublinofficecallin Races prominently

Stall 0 · Trainer Kerry Lee · Jockey Conor O'Farrell

Form has dipped a little of late, so needs to bounce back. The stable is in good heart at the track.

Ability rating

90 regressing

Racing Post Rating, recent form

This track

Trainer 23% · Jockey 13%

strike rate at Worcester

Last time out

RPR 45

most recent run

Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent

61171710 last time ←

DistanceEffective at the trip — won 1 of 2 around 2m 4f

ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 23%, jockey 13%

Figures from results history (RPR/TS), pace from running-style history, connections from trainer/jockey stats, breeding from sire aptitude. Shrunk for small samples. Information only, not betting advice. 18+. BeGambleAware.org.