June 13 / 19.25 Worcester

19.25

Good

FBC Manby Bowdler Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5650.67
  • 2m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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FBC Manby Bowdler Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.80
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 31120- D

Last run: 230 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles last August (2m3f/2m6f) and could plausibly still have untapped potential over this sort of trip but he signed off with a down-the-field run at Cheltenham in October and has fitness to prove.
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3

17th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

19:01 Uttoxeter

Buckos Boy

11st 12lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Jamie Snowden

Returned from layoff with comfortable win at Worcester (2m7f, good) last June and made the frame on his next three outings (twice over C&D); returns from latest absence on career-high mark but good 3lb claimer Joe Anderson is enlisted; no surprise if he features.

11/4

3

17th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

19:01 Uttoxeter

Buckos Boy

11st 12lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Jamie Snowden

Returned from layoff with comfortable win at Worcester (2m7f, good) last June and made the frame on his next three outings (twice over C&D); returns from latest absence on career-high mark but good 3lb claimer Joe Anderson is enlisted; no surprise if he features.

11/4

2nd

2

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 2

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Buckos Boy

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Returned from break with a win at Worcester (2m7f, good) in June and he's been a fair fourth off this 7lb higher mark at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft/good) the last twice; has won here and could be thereabouts.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 6P50-3

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Lost his way a bit last season but seemed to be aided by addition of tongue-tie when respectable third at Warwick (2m5f, good) last month; another 2lb lower here and has possibilities if the new trip suits.
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2nd

3

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 3

15:15 Newton Abbot

Lallygag

11st 2lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

raced in second, bad mistake and lost position briefly 6th, pressed leader going best home turn, sustained duel with winner from 2 out, kept on run-in, no extra towards finish

5/2

1st

4

31st Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

15:55 Newton Abbot

Lallygag

11st 1lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

prominent

7/4

1st

7

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Worcester

Lallygag

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

led, headed but prominent 3rd, led again 3 out, ridden before 2 out

4/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 2263-6

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Thorough stayer who probably didn't have the race run to suit when keeping-on sixth on recent stable debut at Cartmel (3m1f, good); remains on a workable mark; could have a say.
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3

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Worcester

Mr Yeats

11st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Stuck on a lengthy losing run and was well behind Boskill Borden here 12 days ago; the first-time tongue-tie needs to make a difference.

16/1

7th

2

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Mr Yeats

11st 13lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Struggling before minor late gains at Market Rasen latest (2m5f, good) extended his losing run to 20; first drop into a 0-105 since July 2022 isn't sufficient on its own to persuade this is the day.

8/1

Form: /180-4

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Arguably ran better than eventual 14l defeat suggests when weakening fourth at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft) last month and is now 5lb lower than when winning at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in December; can play a major role if first-time cheekpieces have positive effect.
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8th

1

28th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Uttoxeter

Peking Rose

12st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Three-time hurdle winner; last of five over C&D (good to soft) on last month's chasing debut but faced a fairly tough assignment that day and wasn't beaten far; entitled to have learned from that experience and is well handicapped now; one to consider.

10/1

5th

4

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Peking Rose

10st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Three-time hurdle winner; posted some very respectable efforts in that sphere this spring (2m4f-2m7f) and makes chasing debut from a good mark but takes on three bang-in-form rivals who are already proven over fences.

8/1

4th

5

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

19:25 Worcester

Peking Rose

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Arguably ran better than eventual 14l defeat suggests when weakening fourth at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft) last month and is now 5lb lower than when winning at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in December; can play a major role if first-time cheekpieces have positive effect.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 3370-0 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Started off for Deborah Cole with very commendable thirds in big-field Cheltenham handicap and Newbury Grade 2 (both 3m, good to soft) in the autumn but has not been in the same form since the turn of the year; in calmer waters today but still has something to prove.
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5

1st Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 98y

Class 1

15:07 Sandown

Flight Deck

11st 1lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Deborah Cole

Has never tried this sort of trip with heavy ground but it could help; however, pulled up in this race in 2023 on his only visit to Sandown, went off the boil last January-May and although there's been a partial revival since, he needs better to take this warm race; 5lb claimer enlisted.

20/1

5

1st Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 98y

Class 1

15:07 Sandown

Flight Deck

11st 1lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Deborah Cole

Has never tried this sort of trip with heavy ground but it could help; however, pulled up in this race in 2023 on his only visit to Sandown, went off the boil last January-May and although there's been a partial revival since, he needs better to take this warm race; 5lb claimer enlisted.

20/1

4th

4

29th Nov 2024

Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 1

15:05 Newbury

Flight Deck

11st 2lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Deborah Cole

Gradually finding his form this term; now 0-7 for current yard and appears to have the worst chance at the weights in this field but could perform well, having finished 2l third in this race last year.

25/1

Form: P23-PP

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won maiden hurdle for Olly Murphy in 2022 but was pulled up in two soft-ground chases for new stable last month and has too much to prove on this return to hurdling.
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6

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Sporty Jim

11st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Rob Summers

Maiden hurdle winner in 2022 for Olly Murphy; recently beaten in staying handicaps won by I'm A Starman (runs earlier) at Warwick and Worcester and ran respectably in the latter when ahead of Faded Fantasy; every chance.

4/1

3rd

11

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Worcester

Sporty Jim

10st 5lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Rob Summers

Still to add to April 2022's Perth maiden success for Olly Murphy (2m4f, good to soft), and this would be a bit better race than the Warwick 0-100 in which I'm A Starman beat him 31l last time.

20/1

4th

5

5th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Warwick

Sporty Jim

11st 4lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Rob Summers

Rediscovered some form and made the frame on consecutive appearances in the autumn (once over C&D) but began this year with two disappointing runs and has it all to prove again now.

16/1

11/2

Form: 01/2P/

Last run: 455 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Not seen over hurdles since pulled up at 2023 Cheltenham Festival but showed some useful form on the Flat last summer; makes stable debut after nine-month break; had wind op in April; market may guide.
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3rd

1

(4)

16th Jul 2024

Soft

2m 0f 32y

Class 3

16:30 Beverley

Coltor

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David Pipe

Front-runner (other pace in here) who was well held at a short price in this race in 2023; was beaten some way over hurdles, when back from a break following wind surgery, for new yard in June and needs to do much better.

5/1

7th

1

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

19:25 Worcester

Coltor

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Not seen over hurdles since pulled up at 2023 Cheltenham Festival but showed some useful form on the Flat last summer; makes stable debut after nine-month break; had wind op in April; market may guide.

11/2

Form: /114-3 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Ended last year with two good-ground wins at Hereford (3m1f) and returned from break with good fourth at Plumpton (3m1f, good) in April; slightly disappointing on good to soft last month but may still have a bit more to offer; swaps blinkers for first-time visor today.
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4th

17

2nd May 2025

Good

4m 0f 97y

Class 4

19:30 Cheltenham

Norton Hill

11st 12lb

J: Mr William Biddick

T: H Ryall

Signed off for Anthony Honeyball with a disappointing hurdle run last spring but seemingly back in good form in points for Harry Ryall this year, most notably when beating Assassins Lullaby by 7l in Cothelstone open (3m4f, good) in March; has cheekpieces refitted here; could have a say.

9/1

4th

17

2nd May 2025

Good

4m 0f 97y

Class 4

19:30 Cheltenham

Norton Hill

11st 12lb

J: Mr William Biddick

T: H Ryall

Signed off for Anthony Honeyball with a disappointing hurdle run last spring but seemingly back in good form in points for Harry Ryall this year, most notably when beating Assassins Lullaby by 7l in Cothelstone open (3m4f, good) in March; has cheekpieces refitted here; could have a say.

9/1

8th

8

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

19:25 Worcester

Norton Hill

10st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Ended last year with two good-ground wins at Hereford (3m1f) and returned from break with good fourth at Plumpton (3m1f, good) in April; slightly disappointing on good to soft last month but may still have a bit more to offer; swaps blinkers for first-time visor today.

9/2

Form: 9113P-

Last run: 229 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner last summer (3m, good to soft/good) but his latest start over hurdles was in April 2022, and we haven't seen him since he ran as though something was amiss in October.
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3

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

19:25 Worcester

Brief Times

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Neil Mulholland

Dual chase winner last summer (3m, good to soft/good) but his latest start over hurdles was in April 2022, and we haven't seen him since he ran as though something was amiss in October.

7/1

0

5

28th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Cheltenham

Brief Times

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Neil Mulholland

Returned to form with two 3m wins this summer (good to soft/good) but was just a respectable third off today's career-high mark at Worcester (2m7f, good) in August and may find this race too competitive.

14/1

Form: 858-04 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Scored off today's mark in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso (3m2f, good) in September and also has a C&D success on his CV but has not been firing on all cylinders this year (with and without headgear).
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4

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

19:25 Worcester

Judicial Law

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Scored off today's mark in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso (3m2f, good) in September and also has a C&D success on his CV but has not been firing on all cylinders this year (with and without headgear).

7/1

4th

4

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 83y

Class 3

19:00 Stratford

Judicial Law

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Was entitled to run better than he did back on good ground at Haydock three weeks ago (3m) but that was a strong race; last season's peaks (at 3m2f/3m) bring him right into it off this mark.

10/1

10th

7

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

13:35 Haydock

Judicial Law

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Well beaten over C&D (soft) last time; he can be effective on soft/heavy going but better ground may be preferable and he's very much of interest on his fine efforts last autumn, when winning at Kelso (3m2f, good) and finishing second of 20 at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft); on the shortlist.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £49.30
Straight Forecast £40.83
Tricast £383.85
Trifecta £400.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Norton Hill

TOPSPEED:

Lallygag

RP RATINGS:

Judicial Law

The Star:

Brief Times

Telegraph:

Peking Rose

D Express:

Coltor

The Times:

Bucko's Boy

Daily Record:

Lallygag

The Guardian:

Judicial Law

POSTDATA:

Norton Hill

WEST COUNTRY:

Norton Hill

Daily Mail:

Norton Hill

Daily Mirror:

Norton Hill

The Sun:

Norton Hill