June 18 / 15.50 Worcester

15.50

Good

FBC Manby Bowdler Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4066.37
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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FBC Manby Bowdler Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1-11 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat racer who launched hurdling career with three maiden/novice wins (all 2m, good) for new stable last month; tackles stronger opposition on this handicap debut but it's hard to gauge the limit of his ability.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Sir Galahad

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Beaten favourite over C&D this month but Miss Maverick did get first run on him and he has a 5lb pull on the winner now; remains relatively unexposed over this far.

9/2

2nd

3

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Sir Galahad

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Completed a four-timer on his first four starts in this sphere at around 2m; held his form in defeat until weakening right out of it when 40-1 at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) last month; the same distance is being persevered with but he's down in class and not out of this.

4/1

16th

22

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Sir Galahad

11st 0lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Olly Murphy

Solid novice hurdler at 2m from last spring to autumn, completing a four-timer (on good ground) prior to holding his form, running-on sixth in Grade 2 at Cheltenham the final occasion; attractively weighed and has possibilities with this new trip worth exploring.

20/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 86-314 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Kept on strongly to win low-grade C&D (good) handicap last month, his 12th start over hurdles, but didn't fire at Uttoxeter a fortnight ago (albeit on slower ground); others have more pressing claims.
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6th

3

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Scintillante

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Won twice here last summer and some sign of a return to form when fourth at Warwick last week; this mark isn't a gift but has each-way claims.

4/1

4th

8

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Warwick

Scintillante

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Won twice at Worcester last summer but below his best on his last two starts and needs to come down a few pounds.

20/1

6th

6

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

17:35 Haydock

Scintillante

11st 7lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alastair Ralph

5lb out of the weights and 50-1 when well beaten in the Welsh Champion Hurdle on final run in October; his earlier races were more realistic than that and he ran well; solid chance if fitness doesn't hold him back.

13/2

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1315-3 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Did well after joining Olly Murphy last year, winning three hurdles and a chase; below form on both outings since returning from a break in April (chase/hurdle) but it won't be a surprise if he gets back in the groove soon.
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4th

2

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

Vocito

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Returns to fences following a convincing win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, good) nine days ago; only 2lb higher than when landing his sole success in this sphere (in November 2024) and must be considered while in winning mode.

5/6

1st

1

24th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:37 Uttoxeter

Vocito

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Exposed four-time winner over hurdles but now 2lb below the mark he defied here last summer; could be sharper for his recent run after a break and Sean Bowen replaces a 10lb claimer.

100/30

4th

2

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

17:35 Haydock

Vocito

11st 13lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: Olly Murphy

Four-time winner over hurdles but exposed and was performing no more than okay when last seen in November; however, he could be all the better for a break and he's on his last winning mark.

10/1

Form: 2514-4 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
2-6 over hurdles for new stable this year; managed only fourth off this career-high mark on last two hurdling starts, though, and needs the refitted cheekpieces to squeeze out something extra today.
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3rd

6

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Chicago Storm

11st 13lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Daisy Hitchins

Out of form in December when last seen over hurdles but looked back in good nick when winning on AW in February and is 5lb lower than when scoring over C&D (good to soft) in March 2025; interesting.

7/1

6th

4

(3)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Chicago Storm

9st 7lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Daisy Hitchins

Steps back up in grade but looks shortlist material, having registered a C&D win under Millie Wonnacott most recently, taking well to Southwell at the first attempt and taking AW record to 2-7.

7/1

Form: 635-26 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Ran well in defeat behind a course specialist at Ludlow (2m, good) last month and remains on a workable mark but has become unreliable and was a disappointing favourite on latest outing a fortnight ago.
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4th

3

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Wasthatok

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Won over hurdles at Newcastle last November and when back on the Flat at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) in March; badly hampered and unseated over hurdles next time; still has mileage in his mark judged on old Flat form; respected.

5/1

16

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Wasthatok

10st 9lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Won easily at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in November and runner-up to progressive winner at Catterick (2m3f, good) in December; soundly beaten behind Judicial Deference at Haydock (2m5f, good to soft) in January but he's probably better than that and he won on the AW last week; not ruled out.

16/1

1st

4

(3)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wasthatok

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

Better known as a hurdler but was having only his second start on the AW when second of six at Southwell (16.5f, Tapeta) in September; now 1lb lower and could go well.

7/2

Form: 213-26 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner for James Owen last season, latterly in Stratford seller (2m2f, good) in March; changed hands for £5,500 after a disappointing run last month and has a point to prove on stable debut.
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6th

1

31st Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Worcester

Honneur DAjonc

12st 0lb

J: James Turner

T: Alexander Gibbons

Some good runs in plating hurdles in the spring but soundly beaten back in handicaps on his last four starts, most recently when reverting to fences; lots to prove.

20/1

6th

5

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:10 Worcester

Honneur DAjonc

11st 12lb

J: James Turner

T: Alexander Gibbons

Won a selling hurdle for James Owen in March but was safely held in two handicap hurdles for new stable last month (2m/2m4f) and needs to raise his game on this first chasing start since January 2024.

25/1

7

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:40 Uttoxeter

Honneur DAjonc

11st 10lb

J: James Turner

T: Alexander Gibbons

Last win for James Owen came in a seller and was sold on for £5,500; 66-1 and tailed off on stable debut at Worcester.

50/1

Form: 1F4-32 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won three times for new stable towards end of last year and returned from break with two good efforts this spring, the latter a close second at Warwick (2m, good) a fortnight ago; ought to be in the shake-up again.
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No Results Found

Form: 513P/

Last run: 585 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Absent since pulled up in heavy-ground Listed race on handicap debut in France in November 2023; watching brief advised here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:17 Stratford

Esteban

12st 0lb

J: Miss Megan Bevan

T: Harriet Dickin

Pulled up on handicap debut in France in November 2023 and, following a long absence, well held when falling on both starts for new stable in June/July; has too much to prove.

50/1

1

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:17 Stratford

Esteban

12st 0lb

J: Miss Megan Bevan

T: Harriet Dickin

Pulled up on handicap debut in France in November 2023 and, following a long absence, well held when falling on both starts for new stable in June/July; has too much to prove.

50/1

11

26th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

12:57 Fontwell

Esteban

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Harriet Dickin

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Payout
Exacta £13.80
Straight Forecast £13.35
Tricast £56.64
Trifecta £57.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Sir Galahad

SPOTLIGHT:

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The Guardian:

Chicago Storm

TOPSPEED:

Wasthatok

POSTDATA:

Sir Galahad

Telegraph:

Sir Galahad

D Express:

Sir Galahad

Daily Mirror:

Sir Galahad

The Star:

Sir Galahad

Daily Record:

Sir Galahad

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Daily Mail:

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