THURSDAY'S STATS & BEST BETS
WORCESTER
2:10
Trainer Jonjo O'Neill has had 6 winners from his last 21 runners sent out (29% Strike-Rate - LSP +£12.75). O'Neill has won 4 of 18 handicap chases already this season.
When teamed up with Richie McLernon this season, the pair have a 21% strike-rate in chases (3 wins from 14). McLernon is having a good season, showing a profit of £39.95 (from £1 stakes), and takes the ride of course-distance winner American Legend here.
AMERICAN LEGEND - 8/1 Coral
2:40
Jockey Noel Fehily has been in good form over the last fortnight with 6 wins from 26 rides (23% SR). He combines with trainer Neil Mulholland for the ride on June French. Fehily/Mulholland partnership has had 2 wins from 3 in Chases this season.
JUNE FRENCH - 11/2 William Hill
5:45
When jockey Paul Moloney and owner P J Woolley combine, they have a strike-rate of 75%. Moloney takes the ride of Debra Hamer-trained, and course-distance winner, Pennant Dancer. Hamer and Moloney combined succesfully with the selection 4 weeks ago at Towcester.
PENNANT DANCER - 4/1 William Hill WIN (SP 8/1)