5:00 Worcester Tips

Shantou Lucky had lost his way, being unplaced in 9 consecutive races before joining James Owen. Like many before, he was transformed on stable debut, winning in a canter by 20 lengths at Fontwell last week. That was off a career-low mark, and as it was a conditional jockeys' race, he is unpenalised here. He should follow up.

Reinado makes a stable debut. He was 5th, beaten just over 6 lengths last time in what has turned out to be a very competitive event, with the 1st, 2nd, and 4th all winning on their next starts (3rd yet to run). He looked outpaced and did well in the circumstances. A step up in trip today can bring more from him. He will not need to improve much on that to be seriously involved here.

TIMEFORARUM is worth a tilt at this distance having been the subject of significant post-time support in the relevant betting market with liquidity established latest. He is a relatively low-mileage seven year old who may now need this type of trip and his quick turnaround for a NH horse reads favourably for his current wellbeing. Presumably those connected will be playing again , so these overnight odds could prove generous.

Lady Henrietta is a 10-year-old Blue Bresil mare out of Matrows Lady. She struggled in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot last time around, but this time Elliott England takes 10lb off, and the yard is having winners. So, an improvement is possible today.

Was a dual winner for the O'Neills, with plenty of other good runs to their name. May have needed the run on stable debut Lto when P/U over over this C/D. Could easily improve on that off dropping mark of 99 and current 33/1 would represent decent Ew value here.

Still a maiden who ran three good placed efforts over the shorter distances last season. Did not appreciate the tongue strap last time out when pulled up.