August 01 / 19.05 Worcester

19.05

Good

Don’t Wait Check Your Prostate Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Don’t Wait Check Your Prostate Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 35-R25 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Second at Ffos Las (2m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces) and went off a bit fast when ridden differently at Uttoxeter a month ago; no headgear this time but good ground suits ideally.
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5th

2

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 3

16:20 Fakenham

Watergrange Jack

11st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

prominent, lost ground after 2nd, dropped to last after 4th, detached before 4 out, weakened before 2 out

9/2

5th

2

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 3

16:20 Fakenham

Watergrange Jack

11st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

prominent, lost ground after 2nd, dropped to last after 4th, detached before 4 out, weakened before 2 out

9/2

7

26th Oct 2024

Good

3m 2f 39y

Class 2

15:55 Kelso

Watergrange Jack

10st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Unseated early last time at Perth; it was an ordinary handicap by Class 2 standards that he won at Worcester (2m4f, good) the time before but that was all very straightforward as he jumped well out in front; could catch some of these cold from a fitness perspective.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 122-46 BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 6yo who kept on well for fourth at Warwick (2m, good) in May, after a six-month break; failed to build on that run last time, though, and now moves up in trip with something to prove.
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5th

1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Sea The Clouds

12st 0lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Has plenty of form around here over hurdles and fences, and very nearly won this race 12 months ago off 1lb higher (under Charlotte Jones); ran surprisingly well when 125-1 for a Class 2 at Haydock last time; in the mix.

10/1

10th

12

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

12:45 Haydock

Sea The Clouds

10st 4lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Hurdles form (handicap winner over 2m4f-3m1f) does not look quite good enough in this higher grade and the form of his winning chase debut at Cartmel last July has been followed by heavy defeats in both starts since (ridden by this 10lb claimer on latest); others preferred.

33/1

4

25th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 3

16:05 Cartmel

Sea The Clouds

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

For one who stays 3m2f he did well to make a winning chase debut over 2m1f here (soft; effective on soft) a month ago; Brian Hughes rides again off a 6lb higher mark and should go well if his jumping holds up.

5/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 441-33 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Consistent since switched to hurdles late last year, including wins in a 2m maiden and 2m2f Fontwell handicap; latest third at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) was encouraging; chance.
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3rd

1

1st Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:05 Worcester

Astromachia

12st 0lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

Consistent since switched to hurdles late last year, including wins in a 2m maiden and 2m2f Fontwell handicap; latest third at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) was encouraging; chance.

11/4

3rd

3

2nd Jul 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:25 Uttoxeter

Astromachia

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland

Reliable sort since switched to hurdles late last year, including wins in a 2m maiden and 2m2f Fontwell handicap; close third there (2m3f, good) on latest start and should be seriously involved again.

3/1

4

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

15:10 Hexham

Astromachia

11st 5lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

Form: 1140-2

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Notched a four-timer between May-November last year; no match for the easy winner at Newton Abbot last month (2m5f, good) but that was after a lengthy break; 5lb above last winning mark but has each-way claims.
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3

29th Sep 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:50 Newton Abbot

The Height Of Fame

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Keiran Burke

Gained two of her six wins over C&D (all were on good ground); returned from break with two good efforts in Class 2 events this summer, the latter on slower-than-ideal ground over C&D last month, and looks the one to beat in this easier race.

Evs

10

30th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

16:30 Newton Abbot

The Height Of Fame

10st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Keiran Burke

Gained two of her six wins over C&D (all were on good ground); returned from break with good third (just behind My Chiquita) at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month and is still on a workable mark (even from 1lb out of the weights) but the forecast rain is a worry.

5/1

7

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Worcester

The Height Of Fame

10st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Keiran Burke

Not without hope back on good ground as they were strong handicaps on too soft a surface when below par the last twice.

12/1

Form: 21U-65 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Much better chaser than hurdler and hasn't been running too badly of late over fences; rated lower in this discipline and likes to go left handed; should be a player in this company.
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6th

2

6th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:02 Kelso

Northern Bound

12st 6lb

J: Mr Samuel Scott

T: Myles Osborne

Won two 2m4f handicaps for Ben Pauling last year, the second a two-runner event at Warwick; bit to prove after being pulled up on hunter chase debut at Ludlow in March (2m4f, good), including stamina.

13/2

2

30th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:57 Ludlow

Northern Bound

12st 6lb

J: Mr Samuel Scott

T: Myles Osborne

It was a match he won at Warwick in October (2m4f handicap, good) but that took his strike-rate to 9-30 over fences; remains in the same colours despite leaving Ben Pauling; should give his running on hunter chase debut.

100/30

1

1st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Warwick

Northern Bound

11st 6lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Strike-rate of 8-29 over fences and also runner-up in five of those; not as good as he was but still very capable off this mark; Bangor last time was a backward step, mind.

6/5

Form: 5817 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Flat winner; his maiden win over 2m here (good; first-time hood) in June is very much a standout in his four runs over hurdles; stayed well on the Flat and this trip could be okay on handicap debut.
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1st

8

(5)

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Goodwood

Baileys Derbyday

11st 6lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

prominent, led narrowly 2f out, soon ridden and faced challenge, kept on well inside final furlong

10/1

5th

2

3rd Oct 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Baileys Derbyday

11st 10lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

Fairly useful Flat stayer who opened hurdling account in Worcester maiden (2m, good; first-time hood) in June; safely held when upped to 2m4f for handicap debut there in August, though, and needs subsequent wind op to have made a difference.

20/1

Form: 62164- D

Last run: 344 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
The blinkers worked well initially (second then first) but last year ended prematurely after two modest efforts in July/August; no headgear on this belated return to action.
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0

5

20th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 4

12:40 Exeter

College Oak

10st 13lb

J: Will Featherstone

T: Jamie Snowden

Won off an 11lb higher mark at Stratford in June of 2022 but very little to shout about since then and was 66-1 when tailed off here a month ago (2m2f); returning to further is no bad thing but he's lost his way.

14/1

14th

1

24th Oct 2023

Good

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

14:00 Exeter

College Oak

12st 0lb

J: Mr Johnathan Rees

T: Jamie Snowden

The blinkers worked well initially (second then first) but last year ended prematurely after two modest efforts; has been quiet since returning, in no headgear over hurdles and fences.

20/1

OUR TIP

40/1

Form: 133-67

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner at Kilbeggan last August; poor in two runs for this yard on either side of wind surgery, tried in a tongue-tie and a hood.
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3rd

5

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 3f 119y

Class 3

19:20 Stratford

Esperti

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: David Rees

Has returned to form of late and gained his fifth chase success, at Ffos Las (3m, good) last month; there was no disgrace in finishing second to a resurgent Tommy Beau at Fakenham (3m5f, good) this month and he holds strong claims while in this form.

2/1

2nd

9

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Esperti

10st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: David Rees

Revitalised 9yo who won stylishly on good ground over C&D and at Ffos Las (3m) last month; contests a much stronger race today but still needs to be taken very seriously in current mood.

5/1

1st

6

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

18:42 Ffos Las

Esperti

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: David Rees

In-form 9yo who won four-runner marathon at Fakenham (3m5f, good) in pretty good style last week; also very well suited by this C&D and ground slower than good; respected under 7lb penalty.

4/1

Form: 347-46

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Maiden for Nicky Henderson and he dropped out to be well beaten on last week's stable debut here; that was over 2m and this trip might be better, but he's hardly solid.
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3rd

3

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:22 Kempton

Peace Of Rome

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Danni O’Neill

Showed some fair hurdling form in 2022-23 and returned from long absence with a reasonably encouraging run at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) last month but has quite a bit to find with his two rivals here.

20/1

3rd

3

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:22 Kempton

Peace Of Rome

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Danni O’Neill

Showed some fair hurdling form in 2022-23 and returned from long absence with a reasonably encouraging run at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) last month but has quite a bit to find with his two rivals here.

20/1

4th

5

4th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:35 Market Rasen

Peace Of Rome

11st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Danni O’Neill

raced in second behind clear leader, in touch with leaders with one circuit to go, outpaced after 3 out

25/1

Form: 41PP-P

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Winner last September (2m, yielding) for Gordon Elliott but has been pulled up in all three starts for this yard, the latest after a break.
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3

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Worcester

Wee Willie Nail

11st 5lb

J: Mr Sam Burton

T: Richard Harper

Lightly raced in recent years and has been disappointing since winning an Irish maiden hurdle in 2022; hard to make a case for.

100/1

8

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

20:18 Stratford

Wee Willie Nail

10st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Richard Harper

Hasn't had a lot of racing in recent years and has been disappointing since winning an Irish maiden hurdle in 2022; hard to make a case for.

66/1

6th

3

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

15:13 Stratford

Wee Willie Nail

11st 12lb

J: James Best

T: Richard Harper

Lightly raced and very disappointing since Irish maiden hurdle win in 2022; well beaten when back under rules at Warwick (3m, good) a fortnight ago; drops sharply back in trip here.

40/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £27.50
Straight Forecast £23.52
Tricast £64.76
Trifecta £86.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Northern Bound

RP RATINGS:

The Height Of Fame

Telegraph:

Sea The Clouds

Daily Mail:

Baileys Derbyday

TOPSPEED:

College Oak

POSTDATA:

The Height Of Fame

WEST COUNTRY:

The Height Of Fame

Daily Mirror:

The Height Of Fame

Daily Record:

The Height Of Fame

The Times:

Northern Bound

The Guardian:

Northern Bound

D Express:

Northern Bound

The Sun:

Northern Bound

The Star:

Northern Bound