June 19 / 15.55 Worcester

15.55

Good

Savills Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4066.37
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Savills Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £37.60
  • Place: £6.80

Form: 2465-U D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on good-ground chasing form from early part of last season but, following a seven-month break, unseated rider mid-race a fortnight ago; now reverts to hurdling for first time since June 2022.
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4th

2

23rd Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:43 Southwell

Sea Prince

11st 12lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

in touch with leaders, good jump 6th, not fluent 9th, outpaced after 4 out, dropped to last and lost touch 3 out

10/1

6th

4

8th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

15:30 Huntingdon

Sea Prince

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Ended a losing run back hurdling at Worcester (2m) in June but pulled up there 41 days ago; he reverts to fences now with a bit to prove.

25/1

5

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Worcester

Sea Prince

11st 8lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Belated return to hurdling when scoring by a short head over C&D in June but failed to back that up when behind a couple of these at Uttoxeter; others appeal more.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 32P-3U CD BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D for Alan King last summer and made quite pleasing stable debut when third at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) last month; unseated rider in early stages of a recent chase but still features very prominently in calculations here.
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5th

2

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

18:50 Stratford

Forget The Way

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Has three wins in this sphere and made a solid return when runner-up at Warwick (2m, good) ten days ago following a six-month break; should be thereabouts.

5/2

2nd

3

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Warwick

Forget The Way

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

In decent form when last seen in November, winning a seller at Huntingdon and not beaten far in a better race there subsequently; this looks a competitive race for his return to action but he is not discounted.

6/1

2nd

5

2nd Nov 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

12:48 Huntingdon

Forget The Way

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Won this race in 2024 and has posted a couple of good efforts since returning from a layoff in the summer; major player if on song today but didn't really fire at Market Rasen last month and regular rider Alex Chadwick is on stablemate Mermaids Cave here.

7/4

7/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 5/124- D

Last run: 245 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner a Bangor last year (2m, good to soft/good); not yet fully exposed and current mark ought to be workable but we haven't seen him since October; had wind op soon after latest run.
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10

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:47 Carlisle

Hidalgo De LIsle

11st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Well handicapped on his 2024 hurdle and chase form but no sign of turning a corner when a remote fifth at Bangor last month.

25/1

10

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:47 Carlisle

Hidalgo De LIsle

11st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Well handicapped on his 2024 hurdle and chase form but no sign of turning a corner when a remote fifth at Bangor last month.

25/1

10

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:47 Carlisle

Hidalgo De LIsle

11st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Well handicapped on his 2024 hurdle and chase form but no sign of turning a corner when a remote fifth at Bangor last month.

25/1

Form: 531-21 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Not entirely straightforward but is 2-4 since fitted with cheekpieces and switched to handicaps, the latter success gained at Fontwell (2m1f, good; front pair clear) last month; probably still on the upgrade; must be considered.
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5th

7

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Cawthorne Banker

10st 4lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won twice in the space of three starts last year but has soon returned to the doldrums; can't be supported with any confidence.

25/1

4

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Cawthorne Banker

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Needed considerable help from the handicapper before winning twice last year and has looked badly out of sorts on both appearances this year; usual cheekpieces (left off last time) are refitted; can't be supported with any confidence.

10/1

10th

6

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Wetherby

Cawthorne Banker

11st 3lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Disappointing on last two starts but he won twice in the second half of last year (2m, good to soft/good) and the fact his stable is enjoying a very productive month suggests he is well worth a second look.

13/2

Form: 41236- D

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner on good ground; returned from layoff with perfectly respectable sixth at Kempton (2m, good) in April and is now back on his last winning mark; shortlisted.
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2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:08 Newcastle

Galata Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four-time winner over hurdles but inconsistency has crept in, with his solid third in new cheekpieces at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) flanked by lesser efforts; others safer.

15/2

2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:08 Newcastle

Galata Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four-time winner over hurdles but inconsistency has crept in, with his solid third in new cheekpieces at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) flanked by lesser efforts; others safer.

15/2

5

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:10 Uttoxeter

Galata Bridge

11st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

4-20 over hurdles, with all the wins on good ground; close third in first-time cheekpieces at Market Rasen (2m7f, good; several flights omitted) last month and still unexposed over staying trips but forecast rain dents his appeal.

7/1

Form: 86P-34 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in two good-ground hurdles last month and is 1lb lower today but is not firing on all cylinders and has basically become disappointing; others have more appealing profiles.
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5

20th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:08 Stratford

Addosh

11st 9lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Brian Ellison

Won a Sedgefield handicap hurdle in May (2m1f, good to firm) but has been rather disappointing over hurdles and on the Flat since; needs to bounce back.

9/1

4

(6)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:53 Nottingham

Addosh

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Four-time hurdle winner, including last month; has winning form on the Flat and forget Chester last week as the saddle slipped.

8/1

9

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Addosh

8st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Four-time hurdle winner, including last month; has winning form on the Flat and placed on the AW earlier this year, but has no form here and others have more going for them.

25/1

Form: 955P-6 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Developed into a useful chaser in 2022 but was out of form over fences and hurdles last year, and there has been no revival on his two outings this spring; needs the refitted cheekpieces to make a big difference.
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7

23rd Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell

Clear The Runway

11st 5lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: L J Morgan

took keen hold, prominent, led but not fluent 5th, headed and weakened quickly home turn, lost touch 2 out

14/1

11th

6

23rd Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:15 Sedgefield

Clear The Runway

11st 8lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Prolific in 2022 over hurdles and fences but quiet this year over the smaller obstacles; reservations for now.

6/1

7th

9

19th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Worcester

Clear The Runway

11st 3lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

in touch with leaders, jumped badly left 1st

16/1

Form: P2257- D

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two good-ground novice hurdles for Nicky Henderson last year but disappointed in his first two handicaps (2m/2m3f) and was sold for £7,000 last month; may yet get his act together but comes with risk on this stable debut.
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6th

4

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Iolaos Du Mou

11st 10lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Got off the mark over hurdles at Warwick (2m, good) last May off 6lb lower; may need the run following 11 months off.

16/1

4th

1

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell

Iolaos Du Mou

12st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Stella Barclay

Ex-Nicky Henderson; has rediscovered his form since the hood went on and fended off one having its first run for James Owen with the two clear at Warwick (2m, good); 6lb rise is fair.

15/8

Form: 1110/8 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won three times in novice company for Gordon Elliott at Perth (2m-2m4f) in spring/summer 2022; always behind when returning from long absence for new stable last month but that outing ought to have done him good.
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13th

9

26th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:20 Uttoxeter

Enki Flacke

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won three times in novice company for Gordon Elliott at Perth (2m-2m4f) in spring/summer 2022; always in rear on his stable debut at Bangor (2m1f, good) in May and well beaten at Worcester (2m, good) last month; difficult to fancy unless the cheekpieces (worn once before) make a difference on this step back in trip.

20/1

9th

5

19th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Worcester

Enki Flacke

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

in touch with leaders, raced wide and cajoled along 6th, soon lost position

9/1

8th

1

18th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

17:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Enki Flacke

12st 0lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Olly Murphy

Won three times in novice company for Gordon Elliott at Perth (2m-2m4f) in spring/summer 2022; absent since slightly disappointing handicap debut at Cheltenham the following autumn but still enters calculations on debut for Olly Murphy.

8/1

Form: 654/3/ D

Last run: 1132 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Formerly a very useful chaser for Alan King but absent since some below-par efforts in first half off 2021; can only be watched on stable debut.
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5th

6

14th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

Ballywood

10st 9lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Georgie Howell

Down to this mark when nearly winning for the first time in seven years at Huntingdon in March and a slightly lesser effort when third at Hereford (also 2m, good) came just one week later; not ruled out.

10/1

3rd

3

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:00 Hereford

Ballywood

10st 12lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Georgie Howell

Came very close to a first win in seven years when narrowly denied at Huntingdon (2m, good) seven days ago; can race keenly and unlikely to get an easy lead here, but worth considering if reproducing that effort off the same mark.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5130/0 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 7yo who won a heavy-ground maiden hurdle in early 2023; tailed off when returning from long layoff for new stable a fortnight ago but it won't be a surprise if James Owen gets him back on track very soon.
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4

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

16:25 Market Rasen

Cillians Charm

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: James Owen

Won heavy-ground Irish maiden in early 2023 but struggled in three British handicaps for new stable last month; swaps usual hood for first-time cheekpieces here; leap of faith required to support him.

25/1

9th

6

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:45 Uttoxeter

Cillians Charm

11st 7lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: James Owen

Won a heavy-ground maiden hurdle in early 2023 when based in Ireland; twice tailed off in handicaps since returning from a long absence and hard to trust at the minute.

33/1

Non-runners

Fandabidozi

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £160.00
Straight Forecast £112.03
Tricast £1443.65
Trifecta £3056.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cawthorne Banker

TOPSPEED:

Forget The Way

POSTDATA:

Addosh

Telegraph:

Fandabidozi

RP RATINGS:

Galata Bridge

WEST COUNTRY:

Cawthorne Banker

The Times:

Cawthorne Banker

Daily Mirror:

Cawthorne Banker

The Sun:

Cawthorne Banker

The Star:

Cawthorne Banker

Daily Record:

Cawthorne Banker

The Guardian:

Forget The Way

Daily Mail:

Forget The Way

D Express:

Forget The Way