Lingfield and Worcester take center stage later today with highly competitive Wednesday cards. Fans get a mix of Flat and National Hunt action this afternoon. The stakes are high. Worcester hosts a tight nine-horse chase, while Lingfield brings a deeply unpredictable Fillies’ Handicap.
The jumps card at Worcester kicks off at 1:55 PM. But all eyes are on the 2:25 PM Land O Plums Clives Of Copthorne Handicap Chase. Jack Jones’ in-form mare, Regal Renaissance, is the horse to beat. She is chasing her fourth consecutive victory against eight rivals. That four-timer won’t come easy.
She recently outpointed Fringill Dike at Market Rasen to keep her streak alive. Now, she faces a 2lb handicap rise, according to the official preview from Sky Sports. Regal Renaissance will have to prove she can carry the extra weight and still clear the field.
Lingfield Fillies’ Handicap Breakdown
Over at Lingfield, the standout event is the Download The At The Races App Fillies’ Handicap. This race shapes up as a three-way battle between prime contenders Hilltop, Kaori, and Mojito. Top weight Hilltop brings consistency to the track. She secured a solid third-place finish over this exact course and distance back in May, according to the Wednesday card analysis.
Then there is Kaori. Trainer George Boughey’s lightly raced entry drops back to seven furlongs with jockey Billy Loughnane taking the reins. Mojito rounds out the top threats. That entry looks to bounce back hard after a disappointing run as the favorite at Salisbury.