Axel Bleue is favored to secure a double victory at Worcester in the upcoming Land O Plums Clives Of Copthorne Handicap Chase, scheduled for 2:25 p.m. The horse, trained by James Bowen, has demonstrated consistent form at Worcester, having never finished outside the top three on this course. In a recent race, Axel Bleue narrowly beat the reopposing horse Gwash by three-quarters of a length despite a slip at the third-last fence. The effort suggested further potential, especially considering the horse is still early in its chasing career with only three starts over fences.

Bowen has equipped Axel Bleue with a tongue tie and cheekpieces to enhance focus, which could prove advantageous against key rivals. Among these, Regal Renaissance, trained by Sean Bowen—James Bowen’s brother—is considered the likely favorite but faces a 15-pound weight concession in the contest.

Later at Catterick, HAMDANI MOKHATER is set to compete in the Try Racing TV For Free Now Nursery at 2:37 p.m. The horse carries the lowest weight in the field, 8 stone 9 pounds, and received a 4-pound weight increase after a strong effort trying to prevent Emerald Bay from securing back-to-back wins. Hamdani Mokhater’s recent performance indicates a solid chance to counter the new rating.

In the Racing Again 4th August Handicap, the field includes prospects such as Miss Rainbow and Howzak, the latter embarking on his 41st career start and potentially applying early pace pressure. However, the stablemate WAIT FOR IT, running at 4:42 p.m., presents the most appealing option based on a promising run back over six furlongs, signaling readiness for improvement in the race.

These upcoming events highlight several horses showing promising form and tactical advantages, setting the stage for competitive contests across multiple meetings.