Worcester — 19 August 2026

Class 4 · 2m7f · Good · 6 ran

Our bet: Smugglers Haven (10/3)

Won by: King Roly (GB) at 5/1 · then Harrys Hope (IRE)

What we said: She goes into this off two solid efforts, a win and a place, and her form figures at today's trip (1F2) show she handles this test well; conditions today match her last start almost exactly (same trip, same going), and a 7lb claim from Miss Bradstock adds a touch more incentive for a confident ride. She's the highest-rated horse in the race on PR figures and has completed 12 of her last 14 starts over fences, a reliable jumping profile for this stiffer 2m7f trip.

Class 5 · 2m110y · Good · 10 ran

Our bet: Mr McWhinny (15/8)

Won by: Getaway Jewel (IRE) at 12/1 · then Turpin Gold (GB), Dexter (FR)

What we said: Won his last start at this exact trip and on this same going, and the form line 57-141 shows a horse finally putting it together after a string of minor-placed efforts; the step back to an identical distance/ground combo plays right into that improving profile. He's already proven he handles this circuit well, and there's no obvious deterioration in his jumping (14 of 17 completed) to worry about.

Class 4 · 2m · Good · 15 ran

Our bet: Sparkling Water (13/8)

Won by: Take The Boat (IRE) at 100/30 · then Datstheholyallofit (IRE), Nala The Lioness (GB)

What we said: Won last time out over today's trip and on this same good ground, and the form line P/42-1 shows a mare progressing race to race into that win. Harry Skelton takes over and the yard is in good touch, but it's the improving profile and proven form at today's conditions that make the case.

Class 4 · 2m4f · Good · 12 ran

Our bet: Newbrook Diamond (10/3)

Won by: Road To Wembley (GB) at 9/2 · then Square D'alboni (FR), Shesonnet (IRE)

What we said: Two wins on the bounce including a course-matching 22f success just 32 days ago, with a flawless 9-from-9 jumping record and both starts on this exact going scored a win; the slight step back in trip today suits a horse who's already shown pace speed from the front. Gordon Elliott, Sean Bowen combo adds polish, and the small drop in distance plays to a proven front-running gear rather than testing new stamina.

Class 5 · 2m4f · Good · 10 ran

Our bet: Gone In Sixty (4/1)

Won by: Starshine Legend (IRE) at 14/1 · then Warner's Cross (IRE), Lucky In Taipan (IRE)

What we said: Steps back onto the exact course, distance and going that produced his last run (3/13) and his form line reads 4-F-2-4-3, showing he's consistently knocking on the door in this grade. The market has moved sharply in his favour overnight, and his course figures (a/e 1.17) back up a genuine placed-then-progressing profile at this level.

Class 5 · 2m4f · Good · 10 ran

We passed. Likely winner: Onehundredneighty (2/1)

Won by: Royal Rhythm (IRE) at 11/2 · then Crafty Gael (IRE), Bound For Glory (GB)

What we said: Onehundredneighty heads the market on that eye-catching 0235-4 line, but he's a 91-day absentee carrying a proven negative for that exact layoff band, and that's not a case I can build a bet around at 2/1. Crafty Gael ran a fair third at this trip and going just 24 days ago for a yard/jockey combination in form, but his own quoted chance already sits close to what the price implies, leaving no real daylight to back him with conviction. Nothing else in this field — Ghost Jury, Royal Rhythm, Bound For Glory — separates itself enough on the facts to clear the bar at the prices on offer.

Class 5 · 2m7f · Good · 17 ran

We passed. Likely winner: Mancero (5/2)

Won by: Betty's Tiara (GB) at 28/1 · then Back In The Bay (IRE), Stiletto (GB)

What we said: the write-up made a claim the racecard does not support, so this pick was withheld