17:40 Worcester

Friday 25 May 2018

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Mary Gwillam's Special Birthday Open Hunters' Chase

Off time: 17:40 | Winning time: 6m 5.3s

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Selected odds by:

Arthur's Secret^h³⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Miss A P Banks⁽⁷⁾| T: M H Weston| OR: 112

1/1

Fine record in point-to-points, and also a previous winner under rules in a hunter chase (as well as over hurdles). This is much tougher than the point he won last time out, but he arrives here in excellent form.

Form: 11/2U11-

Cyrien Star^b¹³

Age: 11| Weight: 11-10| J: Miss Emma Yardley⁽⁷⁾| T: R Potter| OR: 102| D

50/1

Some good form in the past, but has failed to complete four of his six starts so far this season (point-to-point and hunter chases combined), and badly needs a revival now.

Form: RPPP-03

Kit Barry²¹

Age: 10| Weight: 11-10| J: Mr Charlie Dando⁽⁷⁾| T: David Dando

12/1

Ran a fair race on debut in hunter chases at Cheltenham last time out. Can build on that effort here given he has been progressive in point-to-points and is lightly-raced for his age.

Form: 421/11-3

Monetaire^p¹²

Age: 12| Weight: 11-10| J: Mr Zac Baker| T: W Wanless| OR: 118

6/1

Thereabouts in some top handicap chases in his younger days, but pulled-up on debut in a hunter chase last time under rules, which remains a doubt despite the fact he has won point-to-points since.

Form: 3PP3-11

No Likey^p,t²⁹

Age: 11| Weight: 11-10| J: Mr D Mansell| T: Mrs J Mansell| OR: 106

40/1

Down the form on hunter chase debut at Kempton last time out, and previous form in a point-to-point also leaves him with plenty of improvement to find here.

Form: 394446-

Old Pride^h²¹

Age: 10| Weight: 11-10| J: Alex Edwards| T: Mrs D Ralph| OR: 102

11/2

Yet to fire in hunter chases, with a fall and a fourth placed finish, but with form figures of 2111 he still can't be ruled out, and the longer trip here compared to last time out may help.

Form: F211/1-4

Turnover¹³

Age: 11| Weight: 11-10| J: Mr Patrick Berkins⁽⁷⁾| T: Joanne Bowkett

150/1

Only occasional suggestions of ability in point-to-points and pulled-up on only start under rules. Looks set for another minor role here.

Form: P43P/PP

Vinnie Red^t¹⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-10| J: Mr Tommie M O'Brien| T: F O'Brien| OR: 126| BF

10/3

Ran out when last seen in a point-to-point, and also failed to complete when last seen under rules, having been pulled-up at Newbury. At his best he's probably the best of these, though, and is clear on ratings.

Form: 313P/3-R

Mirs Choice^p1¹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-3| J: Miss S L Bowen⁽⁷⁾| T: Mrs S Bowen| OR: 84

33/1

Patchy form in point-to-points, though she has shown some signs of improvement lately. Cheek pieces on for this return to racing under rules, but best watched.

Form: 4P133-2

Non-Runners

Master Sunrise²¹

Weight: 11-10| Age: 9

T: Mrs D Ralph J: Mr James King

The Kvilleken¹⁸

Weight: 11-10| Age: 10

T: Miss Hannah Taylor J: Mr James Jeavons

Forecasts

Arthur's Secret (1/1), Vinnie Red (10/3), Old Pride (11/2), Monetaire (6/1), Master Sunrise (7/1), Kit Barry (12/1), Mirs Choice (33/1), No Likey (40/1), Cyrien Star (50/1), The Kvilleken (66/1), Turnover (150/1)

Vinnie Red would have an excellent chance at his best, and there's every chance he can bounce back to play a major role, but preference is for KIT BARRY. He didn't run badly on hunter chase debut at Cheltenham last time out, and given his progressive form in point-to-points he can build on that run and get off the mark under rules here. Arthur's Secret is another who has very good recent form in point-to-points, and he should also go well.