Stephen WelchCHAMPION HURDLE4:08
Stephen Welch's Big Race Feature
Sunday 23 August
The You Spindle Me Rightround Baby Rightround Handicap Hurdle Race at Worcester at 4:08 is a competitive event on paper. Cawthorne Banker sets a strong standard, appearing to be the main contender based on its figures and current stable form. Playful Fox also enters the race with solid recent form, suggesting it should be prominent if the race unfolds favourably. Crown Of India represents an interesting each way possibility, benefiting from ideal conditions, though it does have a slight ratings deficit to overcome. Several other runners will need to show considerable improvement to feature.
4:08 Worcester
You Spindle Me Rightround Baby Rightround Handicap Hurdle Race
2m | Handicap | Class 5 | Good
CHAMPION HURDLE Runner Guide
Cawthorne Banker 5/1
Jonjo O'Neill Jr.|Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
Sets the standard on the figures and looks the one they all have to beat, the yard is in good form and the conditions suit.
Playful Fox 5/1
Harry Skelton|Dan Skelton
Solid claims on recent form, ran well last time and should be thereabouts if the run of the race falls right.
Crown Of India 13/2
Kielan Woods|Alex Hales
Interesting each way angle at the price, has a bit to find on the ratings but the trip and ground are ideal.
Ocean Heights 13/2
Rian Corcoran(5)|David Pipe
Needs to improve on what has been seen so far, but the stable can spring a surprise with lightly raced types.
Castle Quarter 8/1
Richie McLernon|Neil Mulholland
Hard to make a case at this level, would want a lot to go wrong for the principals to get involved.
Graecia 8/1
Daire McConville(7)|Charlie Longsdon
Hard to make a case at this level, would want a lot to go wrong for the principals to get involved.
Raffles Nobu 8/1
J M Quinlan|Nick Scholfield
Hard to make a case at this level, would want a lot to go wrong for the principals to get involved.
Mojo Ego 11/1
Liam Harrison|Fergal O'Brien
Hard to make a case at this level, would want a lot to go wrong for the principals to get involved.
Network Rgb 11/1
Sean Bowen|Olly Murphy
Hard to make a case at this level, would want a lot to go wrong for the principals to get involved.
Kernie d'Airy 14/1
Gavin Sheehan|Jamie Snowden
Hard to make a case at this level, would want a lot to go wrong for the principals to get involved.
Zafaan 16/1
Harry Bannister|Charlie Clover
Hard to make a case at this level, would want a lot to go wrong for the principals to get involved.
Ez Tiger 28/1
Bryan Carver|Alex Hales
Hard to make a case at this level, would want a lot to go wrong for the principals to get involved.
Connemara Joe 33/1
Stan Sheppard|Matt Sheppard
Hard to make a case at this level, would want a lot to go wrong for the principals to get involved.
Genbu 33/1
Charlie Price|Sarah-Jayne Davies
Hard to make a case at this level, would want a lot to go wrong for the principals to get involved.
The verdict
Cawthorne Banker appears to hold the strongest claims in this race, setting the standard on ratings and benefiting from a yard in good form. This horse looks to be the one to beat, with conditions expected to suit its profile. Playful Fox is another strong contender, showing solid recent form and likely to be involved if receiving a clear run. For those seeking a value alternative, Crown Of India presents an interesting option at its current price. While it needs to find a little more on the figures, the trip and ground are ideal for its chances, making it a viable each way selection.
18+, please gamble responsibly. Odds are correct at time of writing and can change.