Worcester Race 5 - Bepartofit Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
PIONEER PETE (1) did well to finish runner up at the Punchestown Festival last month and now holds strong claims for this drop in grade. Firmly the one to beat. MISS KINGSTON (4) won impressively making stable debut during April taking care of a maiden hurdle at Chepstow by 25L. Cannot be dismissed though yard is in need of winners. MOLTEN SEA (5) won three times on the flat and got off the mark in March at Kempton Park. Not disgraced in latest and should give a bold sight. LITTLE LADY ROCK (7) finished runner up all three outings for her previous trainer and worth a market check debuting for Shaun Lycett.

Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. To post a big 16 len win. Wetherby on March 27 over 3200m defeating Double Tiger carrying 72.5kg at $1.90 in a hurdle. Second run from a spell finished second of 24 runners at Punchestown on May 1 over 3218m, a nose behind Avalo with 74kg at $6.50. Can hit back hard here. Rates highly and can find winning form.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/24 | 01/05/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 74kg | 4:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/15 | 27/03/2026 | 85 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 72.5kg | 3:51.45 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $1.91 |
| 3/6 | 01/01/2026 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good | Kevin Brogan | 72kg | 4:42.12 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $2.63 |
| 4/12 | 10/12/2025 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 71.5kg | 4:01.25 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/11/2025 | 24 | HDLE 4U | $29,950.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 70kg | 4:05.80 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/10/2025 | 173 | MHDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71.5kg | 4:16.00 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/13 | 24/04/2025 | 28 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 71kg | 3:40.71 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 27/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 72kg | 3:49.47 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Tom Broughton
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start finished fifth of 8 starters at Warwick on May 9 over 3200m, 25 len behind Sky Grove carrying 70kg at $26. At only start last preparation made some head-way from midfield; finished eighth of 12 starters at Warwick on December 11 over 3200m, 20 len behind Old Clayesmorian with 68.5kg at $19. Others rate better so prepared to risk again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 09/05/2026 | 149 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Tom Broughton | 70kg | 3:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 11/12/2025 | 200 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Jay Tidball | 68.5kg | 3:49.87 | 7-8-8 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/05/2025 | - | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Jay Tidball | 68.5kg | 3:55.56 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished third in a small field at Hereford on May 12 over 3200m, 5 len behind Lost In The Dream with 71kg at $13. Good run on the flat latest and worth including in this line-up.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 12/05/2026 | 249 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good Firm | James Bowen | 71kg | 3:48.03 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/09/2025 | 18 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 3:52.97 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 35.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/08/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good Firm | Jack Tudor | 69.5kg | 3:51.27 | 5-6-4 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 43 days. First-up after three months won by 25 len Chepstow on April 24 over 3200m defeating One Island carrying 68.5kg at $4 in a hurdle. Previously second-up finished third of 16 starters at Thurles on November 27 over 3218m, 7 len behind Daboya with 66kg at $41. Can improve on first up performance. Fitter and expected to go on with it.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 24/04/2026 | 99 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 68.5kg | 3:46.93 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 15/01/2026 | 33 | HDLE CHSE MDN M 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Paddy Cody | 70kg | 5:29.30 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/17 | 13/12/2025 | 16 | FLAT F 4 | $20,890.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | D Doyle | 69kg | 4:09.10 | - | 0 |
| 44.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/16 | 27/11/2025 | 19 | MHDLE M 4U | $28,370.00 | Thurles | 3218m | GY | Paddy Cody | 66kg | 4:02.20 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/18 | 08/11/2025 | 182 | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Paddy Cody | 66.5kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $251.00 |
| 10/15 | 10/05/2025 | 29 | FLAT F 4 | $19,080.00 | Cork | 3319m | Good | P J Cody | 69kg | 3:50.50 | - | 0 |
| 31.0L | $41.00 |
| 9/16 | 11/04/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | D M Russell | 68kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Liam Harrison
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Freshened for 56 days. Last run finished second of 9 runners at Chepstow on April 11 over 3200m, 4.5 len behind Tenter Le Tout with 71kg at $2.80. The run before won by 14 len Kempton Park on March 14 over 3200m defeating Shutfrontdoor with 70kg at $3 in a hurdle. Rates well. Winning chance.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 11/04/2026 | 28 | HDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 71kg | 3:57.95 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | 20 | HDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 3:50.22 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/13 | 22/02/2026 | 134 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 72.5kg | 4:07.83 | 7-5-5 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $23.00 |
| 10/16 | 11/10/2025 | 35 | HCP 4U | $46,130.00 | York | 3269m | Good | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | 3:40.86 | 3-8-10 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/09/2025 | 43 | HCP 3U | $40,590.00 | Kempton Park | 3216m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 62.5kg | 3:31.27 | 4-5-8 | 5 |
| 38.8L | $4.20 |
| 6/12 | 25/07/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 3319m | Good Soft | Cieren Fallon | 58.5kg | 3:34.76 | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/07/2025 | 25 | HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 3216m | NS | Tom Marquand | 59kg | 3:31.02 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/06/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 3218m | Soft | Cieren Fallon | 56.5kg | 3:33.07 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/06/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 57.5kg | 3:02.90 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
| 9/13 | 16/05/2025 | 191 | HCP 4U | $20,300.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 58.5kg | 2:31.33 | 4-10-9 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/11/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 3215m | Good Soft | Callum Rodriguez | 61kg | 3:38.26 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.63 |

Jockey: Nick Slatter
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after two months finished sixth of 8 starters at Uttoxeter on May 16 over 4000m, 21 len behind Chicker carrying 70kg at $17. Previously second-up finished sixth of 9 runners at Huntingdon on March 11 over 3200m, 14 len behind Samwell with 71kg at $10. Looking to others.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/05/2026 | 66 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Nick Slatter | 70kg | 5:07.54 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/03/2026 | 34 | APP HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Tommie M O'brien | 71kg | 3:51.54 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Soft | Nick Slatter | 70.5kg | 4:07.95 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Benjamin Poste
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign 2 of 14 starters at Uttoxeter July 25 over 3200m, 2 len behind Masked Mistress with 69kg at $2.40. First ever start ran 2 in a small field at Newton Abbot June 4 over 3400m, 1.75 len behind Alba Crus with 63kg at $7. Good run on the flat latest and worth including in this line-up.
Last Starts 315 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 25/07/2025 | 17 | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $13,070.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 69kg | 3:50.90 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.38 |
| 2/9 | 08/07/2025 | 34 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Brendan Powell | 66kg | 3:44.20 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 04/06/2025 | - | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Freddie Mitchell | 63kg | 3:56.90 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Facing the starter for the third time today. At very long odds at debut, finished tenth of 14 runners at Ludlow on April 22 over 3200m, 19 len behind Milly Ocean with 71kg at $5.50. Second-up finished eighth of 10 starters at this track on May 22 over 3200m, 41 len behind L'amalric carrying 68.5kg at $67. This appears outside his grasp. Looks safely held without improvement.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 22/05/2026 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 68.5kg | 3:56.91 | - | 0 |
| 41.0L | $67.00 |
| 10/14 | 22/04/2026 | - | MFLAT M 46 | $10,890.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 3:39.32 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $5.50 |