August 19 / 17.00 Worcester

17.00

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  • Prize money: £4066.37
  • 2m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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New Vickers.Bet App Coming Soon Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: /6P6P- C

Last run: 300 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Sole win over hurdles at this track in July 2022 but unraced in this discipline since pulling up last October (only effort over this distance); fit from the Flat, a market watch is advised.
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5th

2

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

14:05 Kelso

Oceanline

11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

raced in second

11/4

1st

5

11th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Worcester

Oceanline

11st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Fit from the Flat when capitalising on a reduced mark in 2m7f handicap hurdle here 23 days ago; back up 4lb now but he's well in the mix again.

4/1

1st

11

19th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Worcester

Oceanline

11st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Sole win over hurdles at this track in July 2022 but unraced in this discipline since pulling up last October (only effort over this distance); fit from the Flat, a market watch is advised.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: PPP-94

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won maiden at Fontwell in January 2023; offered more than of late when fourth at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last month on his second start back from wind surgery with cheekpieces (retained) replacing the hood; more improvement required but not dismissed.
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3rd

2

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Stans The Man

11st 12lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Ella Pickard

Won this race in 2025 (good ground) and returned to form towards end of last season, latterly when second to recent big-race winner Havaila in Sussex National at Plumpton (3m4f, good); high on the list.

4/1

2nd

7

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 104y

Class 2

16:25 Plumpton

Stans The Man

11st 0lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Ella Pickard

Won two in a row last May (3m5f/3m3f, good) and returned to form to win at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) last month following a break; this 9yo has never defied a mark this high but it may be within range if he's once more at the top of his game.

10/1

1st

4

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

15:40 Wincanton

Stans The Man

12st 0lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Ella Pickard

Standard-bearer for his yard; mixed bag in class 3s since the autumn, but back down to his last winning mark of May 2025 and zero stamina concerns; ground coming right again (all wins on good or good to soft).

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 64-P33

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Winning bumper/chaser; yet to win over hurdles but fair third at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last month; could be returning to form and not out of this.
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10th

1

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Worcester

School Days Over

12st 0lb

J: Sean Grantham

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Placed twice off higher marks over C&D (good) for Fergal O'Brien last summer but was pulled up after weakening quickly on stable debut in May and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.

25/1

1

25th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:03 Uttoxeter

School Days Over

12st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Bumper/chase winner but 0-10 over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien; sold for 8,000gns since last run; drops in class off a workable mark based on best form.

14/1

1

25th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:03 Uttoxeter

School Days Over

12st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Bumper/chase winner but 0-10 over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien; sold for 8,000gns since last run; drops in class off a workable mark based on best form.

14/1

Form: /54-57

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
With Sam Thomas when winning a Chepstow novice (2m3f, soft) 17 months ago; well beaten on first three starts for current yard but beaten just 5l when seventh at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last month in first-time cheekpieces (retained); has place claims.
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4th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 4

15:00 Ludlow

Tzarmix

11st 10lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alastair Ralph

Back from a break with a clearcut win over C&D (good to soft) in December and he's finished runner-up in three subsequent starts; up another 2lb but he had a near-miss at Market Rasen (2m7f) last time and this return to quicker ground is no problem (won a point on good to firm); respected.

100/30

2nd

2

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:37 Market Rasen

Tzarmix

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Twice runner-up since his impressive Ludlow return (3m, good to soft) in December, coming clear with the winner over C&D last time (fourth and fifth have won since); up another 3lb, but likely to be bang there once again.

11/2

2nd

3

16th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

13:28 Market Rasen

Tzarmix

11st 11lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alastair Ralph

Returned from break with clear win at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) last month and was not discredited when close/clear second off same mark at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) soon afterwards; 6lb higher now but still respected in current mood.

7/1

Form: 6-8207

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
1-16 over hurdles; second at this track (2m4f, good) in June but tailed off over same C&D and ground later that month; well held at Uttoxeter since, steps back up in trip but hard to fancy.
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7th

13

14th Jan 2026

Good

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Faded Fantasy

11st 2lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Ran creditably at Hereford (3m1f) last time, bouncing back from two poor efforts, but this looks a tougher assignment; still seeking first handicap success above Class 5.

20/1

9th

11

11th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

17:10 Chepstow

Faded Fantasy

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Christian Williams

Dual hurdle winner on good ground this summer (2m7f/3m2f); last month's chasing defeat is probably best overlooked (didn't jump well enough) but he has high mileage for his age and might be vulnerable in this grade.

20/1

Form: 31363-

Last run: 247 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over hurdles but hasn't been seen since respectable third at Doncaster (3m1f, good to soft) last December; first-time tongue-tie goes on and a market watch is advised.
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2nd

4

31st Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 3

16:15 Wincanton

Pure Theatre

11st 2lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Anthony Honeyball

Not particularly solid on this season's form but record suggests she's a spring mare and this looks the time to catch her; attractively handicapped, being 8lb below the mark of her sole handicap success.

6/1

Form: 2-P719 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent sort who got off the mark, following a couple of runs over fences, at Hexham (3m, good) in June in first-time blinkers; he dropped out tamely in the same headgear at Perth last month and a first-time visor now goes on; difficult to predict.
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1st

2

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Jeteye

11st 10lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

2024 C&D winner; promising third when returning from a 15-month absence at Wetherby (3m, good) in March, in this headgear combination, proving he retains a good chunk of his ability; however, he'll need to quickly bounce back from a lesser effort at Perth last time, which tempers enthusiasm.

14/1

6th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Jeteye

11st 8lb

J: Mr James King

T: Sam England

Only win was over 2m7f at Hexham in June 2024 (good); fair third at Wetherby last time (3m, good); chance on his best form but soft ground not ideal.

7/1

3rd

2

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Jeteye

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Defied a similar mark in June 2024 for sole career success (2m7f, good); ran well afterwards but now returns from a very long absence.

10/1

Form: /135-P

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Three wins over hurdles but was pulled up at Fontwell (2m6f, good) in May following a six-month break; still 4lb above her last winning mark and steps up in trip; best watched.
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8th

5

19th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Worcester

Alexandra Romanov

11st 11lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Three wins over hurdles but was pulled up at Fontwell (2m6f, good) in May following a six-month break; still 4lb above her last winning mark and steps up in trip; best watched.

12/1

3

26th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

15:50 Fontwell

Alexandra Romanov

11st 12lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Dual winner over hurdles, including over C&D, but twice held since making a winning return at Warwick (2m5f, good) last September; still 5lb above her last winning mark and not seen in seven months, but she is proven fresh; not dismissed easily.

5/1

3

26th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

15:50 Fontwell

Alexandra Romanov

11st 12lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

prominent, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 141-1P

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
In great form since stepping up to 3m+ under rules and having cheekpieces fitted this year (3-5); pulled up after saddle slipped at Uttoxeter last month and should be a player off 4lb higher mark than when winning at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) in June.
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4

10th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

15:55 Newton Abbot

Townhill

11st 9lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Tom Lacey

Three wins last year, the third coming over C&D (good) in June, when making all; not in the same form since but he's now 1lb below that last winning mark and could bounce back for a yard that was among the winners at Aintree on Saturday.

15/2

6th

4

10th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

15:55 Newton Abbot

Townhill

11st 9lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Tom Lacey

prominent, lost position 3 out, weakened before 2 out

15/2

Form: 4323-0 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Last won in December 2021; tailed off at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last month following a six-month break; others preferred.
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3

9th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

18:05 Hereford

Kazontherazz

11st 0lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Ended last season with two fairly respectable thirds (one behind Could Be Trouble) under Daire McConville (2m5f/3m1f, good) and remains on a good mark but her last win was in 2021 and she's not very reliable.

13/2

3

9th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

18:05 Hereford

Kazontherazz

11st 0lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Ended last season with two fairly respectable thirds (one behind Could Be Trouble) under Daire McConville (2m5f/3m1f, good) and remains on a good mark but her last win was in 2021 and she's not very reliable.

13/2

3rd

1

11th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

17:38 Huntingdon

Kazontherazz

12st 0lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Hasn't won a race since late 2021 but continues to run well now and again, as was the case last time at Haydock when tried in cheekpieces (2m5f, good); can't be ruled out in this weak a contest.

11/4

Form: F0/P04 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Won three times in 2021 when trained in Ireland; has been sent off at triple figure odds on his three starts for current stable following lengthy absence, showing nothing until respectable fourth at Stratford (2m6f, good) latest when visor replaced cheekpieces which are now back on; vulnerable to lower-weighted rivals.
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15

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Calagogo

10st 7lb

J: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell

T: Stephen Allen

Completed a hat-trick over hurdles (2m4f-2m7f) for Denise Foster in the summer of 2021, but has shown precious little since including in 12 starts for this yard; look elsewhere.

66/1

15

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Calagogo

10st 7lb

J: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell

T: Stephen Allen

Completed a hat-trick over hurdles (2m4f-2m7f) for Denise Foster in the summer of 2021, but has shown precious little since including in 12 starts for this yard; look elsewhere.

66/1

15

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Calagogo

10st 7lb

J: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell

T: Stephen Allen

Completed a hat-trick over hurdles (2m4f-2m7f) for Denise Foster in the summer of 2021, but has shown precious little since including in 12 starts for this yard; look elsewhere.

66/1

Form: 2-2198

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Recorded his first win under rules at Warwick (3m2f, good) in May off 2lb lower mark with today's rider Murray Dodd aboard; ran poorly at Uttoxeter on his last two starts but has claims if returning to form.
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1

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

15:37 Ludlow

Prince De Juilley

12st 7lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alastair Ralph

Landed Alastair Ralph a fourth win from his last six runners when powering home in the debuted visor (replaced) at Stratford latest (2m6f, good); player, though he has never yet managed to follow up a win, and the penalty takes him 7lb above the mark defied in this race last year.

9/4

1st

2

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:05 Stratford

Prince De Juilley

11st 11lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alastair Ralph

His wins have been at 3m2f and 3m; arrives here after good-ground seconds at Uttoxeter and Warwick, his second and third starts in blinkers; should be in the mix provided he takes to more new headgear.

4/1

2nd

6

23rd Sep 2025

Good

3m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Warwick

Prince De Juilley

11st 4lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Not quite at her best this year but went down fighting when close second off reduced mark at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) 12 days ago; went back up 3lb for that but it's worth remembering his career-best performance (in May 2024) came over this C&D on good ground.

7/2

Non-runners

Midnight Gold, Famous Last Word

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £44.90
Straight Forecast £35.41
Tricast £181.54
Trifecta £292.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Townhill

Daily Mail:

Midnight Gold

The Times:

School Days Over

RP RATINGS:

Faded Fantasy

WEST COUNTRY:

Stans The Man

POSTDATA:

Townhill

Telegraph:

Townhill

Daily Mirror:

Townhill

The Star:

Townhill

D Express:

Midnight Gold

Daily Record:

Midnight Gold

The Guardian:

School Days Over

The Sun:

School Days Over