Worcester 6:06 Result

Elated has the highest exposed rating (98) in the field and a strong, consistent form line of 3-332F, showing she's competitive at this level and has been placed multiple times without much luck. The fall last time (F) can be forgiven as it doesn't reflect on ability - she was likely travelling well. Ben Pauling is a shrewd trainer who knows how to place novice hurdlers, and the addition of a hood (p=blinkers noted, but actually p likely means blinkers) suggests they're trying to sharpen her up for this. Callum Pritchard takes the ride. Her rating of 98 is well clear of the next best exposed form horse (Steal A Glance on 90), and she's proven to handle this class of race, finishing runner-up multiple times. The rest of the field is mostly unexposed (OR: -) mares who haven't shown enough to match her assessed ability, or have had lengthy layoffs (Jury Roses 488 days, Drakaris 167 days) which raises fitness question marks. Steal A Glance (90) is the closest market rival with a recent win included in her form (3-9552) but her rating is 8lbs inferior to Elated's, and her most recent starts show a decline in form (9552). Mistral Milly (95) is also live but has been well beaten in most starts and is stepping up in class after a break. Overall, Elated looks the most talented and best-handicapped runner in this maiden, with the assessed profile to finally break through for a win rather than continuing to be placed.