Worcester 4:25 Result

Mojo Ego's recent form reads 761631 - a clear improving trajectory culminating in a win last time out, and he's back within just 20 days showing the yard has him firing. Fergal O'Brien is a top-class handicap conditioner and this looks a well-placed follow-up run for a horse now proven to win off a similar mark. OR of 99 looks fair given the upward curve, and 2m on good ground with a recent course-and-distance type win suggests he's fit and in form right now, which matters against a field of mostly stale or lightly-tried types. Network Rgb (Olly Murphy, in-form yard, 744-81 improving) is the obvious market rival but he's stepping up in class/grade of opposition after being fairly workmanlike, and Lucky Sevens is only lightly raced (21) at just 3yo taking on stronger, more experienced sorts, though he looks progressive. Douglas Dc and T Or Coffey both carry top weight off 102 but have iffy recent form (2427 0- and a break in form respectively), while the rest are held on marks or fitness (Peter's Last Deal has had a break of 111 days, Castle Quarter and Connemara Joe are held on official ratings). Mojo Ego's tactical speed (won last twice from 1-6-3-1 sequence) suggests he can dictate/sit handy in a moderate-pace affair and his trainer's in-season form with conditional jockeys adds confidence. I make him the most solid, in-form contender with a genuine upward trajectory, and at likely each-way/mid-price odds he offers a stronger risk-reward than backing the exposed favourites on ratings alone.