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Worcester · 20:41 (UK local)
Friday, 22 May 2026
2m
Distance
Turf
Surface
TBC
Going
9
Runners
Prize: £6,150 added
AI Top 3 Picks
Saccary (GER)
J: Rian Corcoran · T: D Pipe
This horse boasts the most compelling recent form with two consecutive second-place finishes, indicating excellent condition and readiness for a win. Running off a low OR of 83 in a Class 5 handicap…
Playful Fox (FR)
J: Harry Skelton · T: D Skelton
Despite an unseated rider last time, Playful Fox is the highest-rated horse, suggesting a class advantage. The formidable Skelton trainer/jockey combination is in good form, making this horse a strong…
Aquifolia
J: Harriet Tucker · T: N P Mulholland
Aquifolia has shown glimpses of good form with two second-place finishes earlier in its record, demonstrating ability to place. The horse is race-fit, and its trainer is in reasonable form, suggesting…
Model confidence: 35% · capped at 50% for racing's structural variance
Full Racecard (9 runners)
| # | Draw | Horse |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | ②Playful Fox (FR) |
| 2 | — | East End Girl |
| 3 | — | Ballylicky Bay (IRE) |
| 4 | — | ③Aquifolia |
| 5 | — | Dynamite Defense (IRE) |
| 6 | — | We Ain't Walking (IRE) |
| 7 | — | ①Saccary (GER) |
| 8 | — | Fond Farewell (IRE) |
| 0 | — | Scintillante |
Wgt = weight (st-lb) · OR = official rating · PR = Sky Sports power rating · HG = headgear (b/v/cp/t/h/p) · Last = days since last run
Key Race Factors
- •Official going is crucial for turf races but is not yet published, introducing an element of uncertainty.
- •Saccary (GER) shows the most consistent recent form with two consecutive second-place finishes, indicating peak fitness.
- •Playful Fox (FR) is the highest-rated horse, suggesting a class advantage, and benefits from the in-form Skelton team.
- •Several contenders (Playful Fox, Aquifolia) have recent 'U' (unseated) or 'B' (brought down) in their form, raising reliability concerns.
- •Scintillante has no form or OR provided, making it an unassessable and potentially disruptive factor in the race.
Risk Assessment
- •The official going is unknown, which can significantly impact performance in turf races.
- •Several key contenders have recent unseated or brought down incidents, indicating potential unreliability.
- •One runner (Scintillante) has no form or Official Rating provided, making accurate assessment of the field more challenging.
- •This is a handicap race, which by nature is highly competitive with varying weights and form lines.
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