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14:45 Worcester

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  • 10 Runners
  • Distance: 2m
  • Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 3m 49.10s
  • 10 Ran
1
Silk - BLACK, PINK chevrons, halved sleeves, quartered cap
  • Form 013066-
  • Age 9
  • Weight 10-12

always behind, tailed off from 8th, pulled up before 2 out

2
Silk - Dark Blue, Yellow stars, checked sleeves, Yellow cap

Big Wheel

323
11/4
  • Form 2/43211-
  • Age 9
  • Weight 10-12

held up, 6 and in touch when fell 8th

3
Silk - Grey and Pink diamonds, halved sleeves

Cal Mac

14
40/1
  • Form B03-P26
  • Age 5
  • Weight 10-12

held up, headway after 3rd, chased winner approaching 4 out until approaching 2 out, soon weakened

4
Silk - Grey, Pink stars, Pink cap, Grey star
  • Form 224650-
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-12

always prominent, ridden 4 out, went 2nd approaching 2 out, no chance with winner

5
Silk - White, Royal Blue star, armlets and star on cap
  • Form 005-533
  • Age 8
  • Weight 10-12

chased winner, stumbled 3rd, lost 2nd before next, mistake 7th, weakened next, tailed off

6
Silk - Light Blue, Yellow star, sleeves and star on cap
40/1
  • Form 0350
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-12

held up and pulled hard, steady headway 6th, weakened approaching 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

7
Silk - Light Green, Red stars, Light Green sleeves, Light Green cap, Red star
  • Form 02P-4F6
  • Age 6
  • Weight 10-12

not jumped well, held up, stayed on approaching last, never near leaders

8
Silk - Emerald Green, Black Cross of Lorraine, White sleeves, Black armlets, White cap, Emerald Green spots
100/1
  • Form 560/P0-P
  • Age 10
  • Weight 10-12

always behind, tailed off after 8th

9
Silk - WHITE, EMERALD GREEN epaulets and stars on sleeves, YELLOW cap
  • Form 56P-4
  • Age 5
  • Weight 10-12

made all, clear 3 out, ran on well

10
Silk - Royal Blue, Yellow cross belts, Royal Blue sleeves, Red armlets, Royal Blue and Yellow striped cap
11/4
  • Form 1-41022
  • Age 6
  • Weight 10-12

held up, headway after 3rd, chased winner next, mistake 7th, lost 2nd approaching 4 out, stayed on same pace

In depth

Verdict

This is not the best of betting mediums and only a tentative vote goes to Rookery Lad over the likes of Chem's Truce, Cooling Castle and Big Wheel to name but three. Rookery Lad does at least boast some experience over the bigger obstacles and lines up having only found one too good since having his attention switched to fences. Chasing home the highly-rated River City on his chase debut at Stratford was no disgrace, and as he appeared to run out of steam when runner-up at Market Rasen next time, Chris Kellett's charge will find today's less exacting trip more to his liking. Chem's Truce took on fair company over hurdles and can pay to follow in time but may need this first outing since March. Cooling Castle is interesting as his trainer has been very profitable to follow, and with Andy Thornton booked to ride, should be kept on the right side. Dual Kelso scorer Big Wheel has a long absence to overcome so is another that cannot be relied on to be ready. He was nothing special over timber but may be placed to good effect eventually. All in all, Rookery Lad's experience makes him the one to be on.