Racecards
19:30 Worcester
Celebrations Handicap Chase (Class D) (Class D)
- 4 Runners
- Distance: 2m 7f 110y
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
- Form 12-1004
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Mrs S J Smith
- Jockey J R Ryan
prominent, ridden after 14th, weakening when hit 2 out
- Form 5-43311
- Age 12
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer M Sheppard
- Jockey S Durack
tracked leaders, led after 5th to 9th, ridden next, outpaced approaching 4 out, rallied approaching 2 out, led approaching last, hung left flat, stayed on
- Form 520F23
- Age 9
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer C L Tizzard
- Jockey J Tizzard
led, hit 4th and 5th, soon headed, led again 9th, ridden 3 out, headed approaching last, stayed on towards finish
- Form 2233U-3
- Age 11
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer J Old
- Jockey Wayne Hutchinson
in touch, effort 4 out, soon weakened
Verdict
Smile Pleeze has been raised 11lbs for his 10-length victory over Uncle Mick here last time when Celioso was further behind but the 12-year-old was good value for further than the winning margin and is taken to confirm the form. The selection has shown much improved form this term and the former hunter chaser is taken to complete a quick hat-trick. Uncle Mick has been beaten again since his defeat behind the selection and is difficult to recommend, while Celioso probably needs help from the handicapper. Something Dandy receives plenty of weight and is consistent but in all reality is again likely to find at least one too good, with Smile Pleeze expected to be too strong for his three rivals.