August 19 / 20.08 Worcester

20.08

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CopyBet Overnight Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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CopyBet Overnight Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £41.00
  • Place: £7.90

Form: 46-798 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won maiden at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last September but has lost her way; tried chasing on last two starts; blinkers replace cheekpieces.
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5th

7

15th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:00 Uttoxeter

Bettys Tiara

11st 4lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Won a C&D maiden hurdle last September (good); back to form after a couple of chase runs when winning at Worcester in first-time blinkers last month (good; form not worked out particularly well); up 4lb; blinkers retained; a possible.

11/4

1st

6

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:08 Worcester

Bettys Tiara

11st 10lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Won maiden at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last September but has lost her way; tried chasing on last two starts; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

20/1

8th

3

24th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 5

15:15 Uttoxeter

Bettys Tiara

12st 0lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Won maiden hurdle here (2m7f, good) in September but has lost her way since, and was tailed off on recent chasing debut; might be aided by the refitted tongue-tie but it takes a big leap of faith to support her.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 213-75

Last run: 43 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Can front-run; did well in May-July 2025; although well beaten, latest start (chase debut) was at least a step back in that direction; probably needs overall improvement stepping up from about 2m4f.
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4th

2

22nd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

3m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:48 Warwick

Back In The Bay

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Inconsistent but she was reportedly unsuited by the return to fences when pulled up at Bangor recently and prior to that she went close over hurdles in a big field at Worcester (2m7f, good); strong claims if she's back on song now returned to hurdles.

9/4

4

4th Sep 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

16:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Back In The Bay

11st 5lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Made underwhelming chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in July but looked suited by step up in trip when close second over hurdles at Worcester (2m7f, good) last month; big player if first-time cheekpieces help her transfer that form to fences.

9/2

2nd

2

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:08 Worcester

Back In The Bay

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Can front-run; did well in May-July 2025; although well beaten, latest start (chase debut) was at least a step back in that direction; probably needs overall improvement stepping up from about 2m4f.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £7.50

Form: 09-561 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
4-10 under Sean Bowen, under whom he was well held four times this year before winning over C&D (good) in July on latest outing; up 7lb and the champion jockey turns elsewhere this time.
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5th

1

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:36 Worcester

Stiletto

12st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Sophie Leech

C&D record now 7113 following July's win off 8lb lower (Fane Court 7l behind) and just as good a form effort in defeat last time; no margin for error off current mark, but in good enough heart to remain competitive.

15/2

3rd

8

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:08 Worcester

Stiletto

11st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Sophie Leech

4-10 under Sean Bowen, under whom he was well held four times this year before winning over C&D (good) in July on latest outing; up 7lb and the champion jockey turns elsewhere this time.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: /1-234

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Led on the post in a good-ground Perth bumper in April, after a long layoff; comparable form since in his three starts over hurdles but handicap debut (Uttoxeter extended 2m4f) last time didn't yield improvement, which will be needed here with another major step up in trip.
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7th

2

18th Sep 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:47 Newton Abbot

Fiskardo

12st 0lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Bumper winner in April; in the frame on all four starts over hurdles (2m-2m7f), including twice in handicaps, and ran to a similar level on last month's chase debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to firm); enters calculations off 2lb lower with that experience behind him.

5/1

4th

3

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

17:32 Sedgefield

Fiskardo

11st 11lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Bumper winner in April (2m, good); in the frame on all four starts at up to 2m7f over hurdles; quite interesting now going chasing.

8/1

4th

4

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:08 Worcester

Fiskardo

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Led on the post in a good-ground Perth bumper in April, after a long layoff; comparable form since in his three starts over hurdles but handicap debut (Uttoxeter extended 2m4f) last time didn't yield improvement, which will be needed here with another major step up in trip.

10/1

Form: 533-P3

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Last won at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) in May 2025; while not so good over the last year, he has gone down the weights and third of six to The Great Escape over C&D (his first run beyond 2m5f) last time gives him a place chance.
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7th

3

10th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Ikigai Star

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Seemingly on the downgrade now but has posted two good efforts over 2m7f here (good) this summer and might benefit from this drop back in trip.

9/2

5th

15

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:08 Worcester

Ikigai Star

11st 1lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Last won at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) in May 2025; while not so good over the last year, he has gone down the weights and third of six to The Great Escape over C&D (his first run beyond 2m5f) last time gives him a place chance.

10/1

3rd

3

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Worcester

Ikigai Star

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Won off 10lb higher at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) last May but he's been disappointing since and was beaten 10l back on the Flat (1m6f) two weeks ago; has lots to prove and this is his first run beyond 2m5f.

6/1

Form: 7-35P3

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Almost a year off before this March; has not matched earlier promise in this year's five races, switched to handicapping for last three; appeared over C&D last two and made most when connections turned to blinkers last time but his third of ten that day was a well-beaten one; now tries a visor.
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3

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 5

14:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Barry Fife

11st 13lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

0-7 over hurdles and not consistent; ran quite well before weakening into seventh in first-time visor (now removed) at Worcester (2m7f, good) last month and has some Irish pointing experience to call upon on this chasing debut, but others have more persuasive profiles.

14/1

7th

12

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:08 Worcester

Barry Fife

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

Almost a year off before this March; has not matched earlier promise in this year's five races, switched to handicapping for last three; appeared over C&D last two and made most when connections turned to blinkers last time but his third of ten that day was a well-beaten one; now tries a visor.

25/1

3rd

4

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Barry Fife

11st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

Has struggled to recapture his earlier promise since returning from almost a year off in March and has made little impact in two handicap starts this summer, most recently when pulled up over C&D three weeks ago; may be capable of better but first-time blinkers need to prove a positive addition.

20/1

7/2

Form: -41P21 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
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.
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6th

2

20th Sep 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:38 Plumpton

Mancero

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: David Pipe

Dual winner on good ground at Worcester this season, latterly over 2m7f in July; below-form favourite when bidding to follow up over same C&D last month but remains unexposed over staying trips and Sean Bowen is booked again; big player if perked up by change of headgear (usually blinkered).

11/4

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

Form: 87P-61 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on handicap debut here (2m4f, good) in July 2025; struggled in his next five starts but went down the weights and took advantage from the front in a six-runner C&D race (good; by a nose, with Ikigai Star third and Final Entry fourth) five weeks ago; back up 2lb but a player if he can back up that effort.
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9th

13

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:08 Worcester

The Great Escape

11st 6lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Runner-up on handicap debut here (2m4f, good) in July 2025; struggled in his next five starts but went down the weights and took advantage from the front in a six-runner C&D race (good; by a nose, with Ikigai Star third and Final Entry fourth) five weeks ago; back up 2lb but a player if he can back up that effort.

6/1

1st

2

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Worcester

The Great Escape

11st 10lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Runner-up on handicap debut here (2m4f, good) last July but he's struggled since, including in three runs this year; overall record is now 0-10 and he has plenty to prove back up in trip.

5/1

6th

2

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:11 Worcester

The Great Escape

11st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Runner-up on handicap debut over C&D (good) last July but he's struggled since, including when pulled up on chase debut at Wetherby in March; overall record is now 0-9 and he has plenty to prove after a short break; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.

12/1

Form: 25-12P D

Last run: 57 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Six-time Flat winner; opened account over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good; refitted cheekpieces) in May, after a break, and ran at least as well there three weeks later; pulled up at Newton Abbot in June but spreading a plate during the race might excuse that; considered.
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4th

8

15th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:00 Uttoxeter

Cinnodin

11st 2lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Won a C&D novice handicap in May (good) and creditable second, also over C&D, next time; could go well but was a long way behind Betty's Tiara when back after a short break at Worcester last time; blinkers back on instead of cheekpieces.

10/1

10th

1

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:08 Worcester

Cinnodin

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Six-time Flat winner; opened account over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good; refitted cheekpieces) in May, after a break, and ran at least as well there three weeks later; pulled up at Newton Abbot in June but spreading a plate during the race might excuse that; considered.

6/1

4

23rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

20:20 Newton Abbot

Cinnodin

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Six-time Flat winner; opened account over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good; refitted cheekpieces) last month, after a break, and ran at least as well when close/clear second over that C&D three weeks later; can make presence felt again over this longer trip.

4/1

Form: P-5316 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Worked her way back to peak form and scored by just over 4l at Uttoxeter (near 3m, good) in June; ran poorly over that same C&D last month, however.
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7th

1

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

19:15 Stratford

Mistral Blue

12st 0lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Got back on the scoresheet when beating Parikarma at Uttoxeter (3m, good) in June; disappointing in both subsequent runs but she's now only 2lb higher than for that last win and is a big player if she can bounce back.

11/2

11th

5

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:08 Worcester

Mistral Blue

11st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Worked her way back to peak form and scored by just over 4l at Uttoxeter (near 3m, good) in June; ran poorly over that same C&D last month, however.

12/1

6th

11

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:50 Uttoxeter

Mistral Blue

11st 6lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has worked her way back to peak form, following a break, and scored by just over 4l over C&D (good) six weeks ago; 5lb higher now but ought to make her presence felt again.

7/1

Form: 45-145 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won over fences at Warwick (3m, good; 2lb higher today) in May but backward steps in his two starts since, despite market prominence; now has first hurdle race since November 2024 and cheekpieces return in place of the recent visor.
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12th

7

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:08 Worcester

Redbridge Rambler

11st 9lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Won over fences at Warwick (3m, good; 2lb higher today) in May but backward steps in his two starts since, despite market prominence; now has first hurdle race since November 2024 and cheekpieces return in place of the recent visor.

12/1

5th

5

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

16:40 Market Rasen

Redbridge Rambler

11st 4lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Appreciated the step back up to 3m when winning at Warwick (good) in May but he was a well-held fourth when favourite at Worcester (2m7f) last month; has bit to prove again after that and this is competitive.

6/1

4th

7

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Worcester

Redbridge Rambler

11st 9lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Showed the benefit of April's reappearance when back up to a more suitable stamina test off a reduced mark and winning at Warwick (3m, good) the following month; back up 3lb but Freddie Keighley can claim his full allowance; a big player if repeating the effort.

6/1

Form: 2-6353

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won twice over fences within a week last December; some minor honours since and edging back down the weights for this first hurdle race since February 2025 but trying this longer trip on penultimate start resulted in his worst recent performance; 10lb claimer is recruited.
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6th

6

22nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

15:57 Fontwell

Atreides

10st 12lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

In fairly good form over fences this season and ran big race when third in C&D (good) hurdle 16 days ago, looking likely winner until succumbing in closing stages; up in grade today but still on a good hurdle mark; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor; can make his presence felt again.

4/1

3rd

2

6th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

14:20 Fontwell

Atreides

11st 12lb

J: Laurie Gallacher

T: Neil Mulholland

Won two chases on ground slower than good in December (2m4f/2m3f) and has been running fairly well over fences this season; well beaten when reverting to hurdling last month but might be perked up by a change of headgear here and is on a good mark.

10/1

13th

10

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:08 Worcester

Atreides

11st 8lb

J: Laurie Gallacher

T: Neil Mulholland

Won twice over fences within a week last December; some minor honours since and edging back down the weights for this first hurdle race since February 2025 but trying this longer trip on penultimate start resulted in his worst recent performance; 10lb claimer is recruited.

16/1

Form: 45-75P

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

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No Results Found

Form: 0P880-

Last run: 122 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Fourth in maiden here (2m, good) last July but safely held in handicaps on all five starts since, including once at 2m6f; wore cheekpieces four starts back and again today, plus new tongue-tie; needs to turn a big corner.
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2nd

2

20th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

16:38 Plumpton

Farhh Echo

12st 3lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: D J Jeffreys

Bounced back to form at Worcester (2m4f, good) ten days ago, winning comfortably, and overcame a penalty when dropped back to 2m1f at Newton Abbot (good) on Friday; will effectively be another 11lb higher if he makes a quick reappearance here but is evidently in excellent nick.

7/4

1st

9

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:30 Newton Abbot

Farhh Echo

10st 10lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: D J Jeffreys

Attracted market support before suddenly bursting back into form at Worcester (2m4f, good) last week, when he came from off the pace to win comfortably; this drop back in trip might not be ideal but he's 4lb well in under his 7lb penalty.

2/1

1st

6

10th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Farhh Echo

10st 11lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: D J Jeffreys

Disappointing maiden who was a pulled-up 50-1 shot in first-time tongue-tie here (2m7f, good) three weeks ago; drops back in trip; could be considered only if much stronger in the betting this time.

25/1

Form: P9P-0

Last run: 67 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

October Hill, Final Entry

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Payout
Exacta £735.40
Straight Forecast £451.14
Tricast £4784.32
Trifecta £1087.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mancero

Telegraph:

Stiletto

POSTDATA:

The Great Escape

The Guardian:

Redbridge Rambler

RP RATINGS:

Ikigai Star

WEST COUNTRY:

Mancero

The Times:

Mancero

D Express:

Mancero

The Sun:

Mancero

The Star:

Mancero

Daily Record:

Mancero

Daily Mail:

Stiletto

Daily Mirror:

Stiletto