Worcester Race 5 - Richard And Ann Hitchings Memorial Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race) (Div 2)
SAPPHOS WORD (4) wears a tongue strap for the first time after finishing runner up both starts in jumpers flat events last season. Looks to have plenty of ability and should take a big step forward. JENNY FRANCE (1) showed signs of promise providing her sole flat outing at Uttoxeter in the spring having won a point to point this time last year. Retains potential this season. LUNE BRILLANTE (3) is highly tried with listed level after winning a jumpers flat race at Carlisle. Expecting a big first jumps performance. AEROPRESS (5) unseated on her sole attempt in a point to point and is one to consider.
Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last preparation finished fourth of 12 starters at Uttoxeter on March 14 over 3200m, slow track; 20 len behind Sassipants with 71kg at $4.50. First up last campaign finished second of 8 runners at Umma House P2p on October 20 2024 over 4828m, 9 len behind Clody Diamond carrying 60kg. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 220 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 14/03/2026 | 475 | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $13,070.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 3:57.21 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 24/11/2024 | 35 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | B T Stone | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/10/2024 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Umma House P2p | 4828m | Good | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign ran last in a small field at Plumpton on March 16 over 3600m, 23 len behind Secret Des Lune with 69kg at $9.50. Can run a big race while fresh. Can run a big race while fresh.
Last Starts 218 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Plumpton | 3621m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 69kg | 4:28.77 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last preparation ran last at Sandown Park in the LR on March 7 over 3200m, slow track; 55 len behind Ti'mamzel carrying 71kg at $6. Won previous preparation first up to post a big 3.5 len win. Carlisle on November 10 over 3400m on rain affected going defeating Trinity Street carrying 71kg at $3.80. Sure to prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 227 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 07/03/2026 | 90 | LR OPEN M 46 | $55,890.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:15.02 | - | 0 |
| 55.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/14 | 07/12/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN M 45 | $36,300.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:53.02 | 10-11-6 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/12 | 10/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN M 45 | $7,260.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:28.63 | 10-3-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.75 |
Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 70kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign 2 in a small field at Carlisle December 14 over 3400m, slow track; 1.5 len behind Capricciose with 71kg at $1.30. Previously first up; 2 of 9 starters at Uttoxeter October 17 2025 over 3200m, 0.8 len behind Shotgun Shirley with 67kg at $2.20. Major player.
Last Starts 310 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 14/12/2025 | 58 | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $7,260.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 4:24.53 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.33 |
| 2/9 | 17/10/2025 | 222 | APP HUNT FLAT M 45 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 67kg | 4:07.10 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 09/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Y | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign didn't finish the race at Lisronagh P2p on February 28 over 4828m. Nicely-placed to make amends.
Last Starts 234 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/5 | 28/02/2026 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: David Noonan
Weight: 69.5kgs
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She is resuming after a 11 months break. Finished off last campaign 5 in a small field at Taunton December 11 over 3300m, 27 len behind Apollon Forlonge with 66.5kg at $81. First ever race start ran last in a small field at Leicester November 30 over 3100m, slow track; 18 len behind Lucy The Wire carrying 70kg at $21. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 313 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 11/12/2025 | 11 | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | James Davies | 66.5kg | 4:05.32 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/11/2025 | - | HDLE HUNT F 3 | $16,330.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Soft | James Davies | 70kg | 3:57.67 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only had one start last when she was pulled up at Warwick on May 4 over 3200m. Not on that form.
Last Starts 169 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/13 | 04/05/2026 | - | MHDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 66.5kg | 3:45.36 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Conor Ring
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign didn't finish the race at Newton Abbot on April 4 over 3400m. Best watched.
Last Starts 199 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 04/04/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT F 4 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Conor Ring | 70kg | 3:58.44 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Comes off a 57 day let-up. Last start finished seventh of 8 starters at Stratford-On-Avon on August 25 over 3200m, 30 len behind Goliath Power carrying 64kg at $126. The run before finished tenth of 11 runners at Uttoxeter on July 15 over 3200m, 32 len behind The Elusive Pike carrying 66kg at $151. Prepared to watch this time.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 25/08/2026 | 41 | APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Stratford Avon | 3218m | Good Firm | Freddie Keighley | 64kg | 3:53.58 | 1-4-7 | 0 |
| 30.8L | $126.00 |
| 10/11 | 15/07/2026 | 34 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Brendan Powell | 66kg | 3:57.92 | 1-8-10 | 0 |
| 32.5L | $151.00 |
| 9/14 | 11/06/2026 | - | FLAT M 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Freddie Keighley | 67kg | 3:57.41 | 8-8-9 | 0 |
| 35.3L | $67.00 |
Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Four-year-old mare by Getaway out of Queens Present has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having her first start today. Market watch advised.