Racecards
16:55 Worcester
Stadco Handicap Chase (Class D)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f 110y
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places

Ashley Muck
28- Form 3/F443-4
- Age 10
- Weight 11-12
prominent, led after 2nd, ridden 4 out, headed last, no extra flat

Nosam
21- Form 3310-35
- Age 13
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer R C Guest
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
behind when fell 3rd

- Form 1F423-2
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey R Johnson
mid-division, lost touch from 9th, tailed off when fell 4 out

Harfdecent
34- Form 66FU2-1
- Age 12
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer A Hobbs
- Jockey Dave Crosse
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out

- Form 3241-43
- Age 9
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey B J Crowley
tracked leaders, mistake 5th, 4th when pulled up before 7th

Lord Youky (FR)
430- Form 1FFP25/
- Age 9
- Weight 10-8
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey D R Dennis
tracked leaders, went 2nd 10th, ridden 4 out, weakened 2 out

- Form 0F51-06
- Age 9
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer O Brennan
- Jockey N D Fehily
led, headed after 2nd, chased leader to 10th, rallied 2 out, led last, eased towards finish
In depth
Verdict
Lincoln Place has been a progressive performer in recent months but the handicapper may have his measure now and, while Ashley Muck is gradually slipping to an attractive mark, slight preference is for Nosam. Richard Guest's gelding is difficult to catch right but off just a 2lb higher mark than when winning over this trip at Wetherby at the end of February is worth chancing in a trappy heat. Ashley Muck is racing off his lowest mark for more than two years and has to be respected but a doubt remains concerning the form of Martin Pipe's horses and a bigger threat may be Lincoln Place, who has a progressive profile. However, the handicapper has taken note and raised the eight-year-old a further 5lbs since finding Pounsley Mill too good at Fontwell last month. The Venetia Williams-trained Superb Leader seems held on running that day, while Halfdecent may be flattered by his proximity to Stanmore in a weak race at Southwell last time.