19.16

1st

9

26th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

16:12 Uttoxeter

Idaho Fire

10st 8lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

An improved third in a novice hurdle on final run for Paul Nicholls, whom he left for £21,000; made an immediate impact for James Owen when making all on his handicap debut at Worcester (2m4f, good; by 3l off 7lb lower); in deeper here but remains something of an unknown quantity.

7/2

1st

2

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:16 Worcester

Idaho Fire

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Pulled up on first two hurdling starts for Paul Nicholls but seemed to be getting his act together when close third of five at Ffos Las (2m4f, good) in May; subsequently changed hands for £21,000; open to significant further progress in handicaps for new stable.

5/1

3rd

3

5th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:18 Ffos Las

Idaho Fire

11st 3lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Second in a point and his bumper run wasn't devoid of promise; however, has stopped quickly in two maiden hurdles, with and without a tongue-tie.

14/1

8th

14

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:08 Worcester

Mancero

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: David Pipe

Won over 2m4f here in May and over C&D four weeks ago, both on good ground and they were the only two races in which he's been ridden by Sean Bowen; raised another 7lb after doing it well last time but this 4yo remains lightly raced over this sort of trip, which seemed to suit him so well that day.

7/2

1st

9

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Mancero

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: David Pipe

French claiming hurdle winner on debut in April 2024 and opened his British account under a typically strong Sean Bowen ride over 2m4f here in May; pulled up next time but quickly back on track when runner-up here (2m4f) 12 days ago; Sean Bowen returns and he's a leading contender if seeing out this longer trip.

11/2

2nd

8

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:16 Worcester

Mancero

10st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Opened British account under strong ride over C&D (good) in May and has obvious claims if judged on that performance but already looked beaten when badly hampered at third-last hurdle at Market Rasen last month and needs to bounce back.

10/1

3rd

4

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:16 Worcester

Play Pretend

11st 9lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Returned from break with two low-key runs this spring but looked back in good nick when third here (2m, good) last month and will be fine over today's longer trip; one to consider.

9/2

3rd

1

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Worcester

Play Pretend

12st 0lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

C&D winner (three ran) last July and beaten a neck over 2m4f here (similar mark) last October; below par in two starts this year, lacking fluency when beaten 36l at Bangor (2m4f, good) latest; a possible on peak form.

8/1

8th

7

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Play Pretend

11st 6lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Won at Worcester (2m, good) last July and he ended last year with two close calls over 2m4f; well-held fifth on reappearance at Market Rasen last month but he may have needed that run and has claims if he can get back near best.

10/1

4th

10

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:16 Worcester

Strong As Steel

10st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Tony Carroll

Well beaten here (2m, good) last month, after a break, and has now been unplaced all nine hurdle starts; might come on for the run but others have much more obvious claims; 1lb out of the weights.

25/1

10th

11

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Worcester

Strong As Steel

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Tony Carroll

0-11; pulled up in three of his last five runs; returns from six-month break on just his third outing for trainer (also represented by Alex The Great); an easing mark aside, there aren't too many positives.

14/1

5

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Strong As Steel

11st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: James Evans

Has yet to fire over hurdles and well held in a Hereford handicap last time despite attracting interest in the market; that was over 2m and he's not bred to stay this far.

10/1

5th

7

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:16 Worcester

Bells Of Ufford

11st 1lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

0-10 over hurdles but seemingly aided by tongue-tie on last two appearances, more recently when clear second at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last month; competes off same mark here and enters calculations.

5/1

2nd

4

4th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:00 Uttoxeter

Bells Of Ufford

11st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Consolidated rather than improved upon previous best efforts during last season, despite the addition of cheekpieces; remains on a tempting mark, but significant rain wouldn't be welcomed.

8/1

6th

9

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:16 Worcester

North Account

10st 3lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

Unexposed after only five starts (one in a point) but was soundly beaten on recent stable/handicap debut at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) and needs to take a big step forward.

20/1

6th

3

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:40 Stratford

North Account

10st 12lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

Struggled at massive prices in three hurdles runs last year and he unseated when favourite in a point on his return last month; still early days but he needs a transformation on this switch to a handicap.

11/2

11

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 116y

15:45 Punchestown

North Account

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: C A McBratney

Has failed to feature in maiden hurdles at Down Royal and Downpatrick; can be ignored.

100/1