Our Worcester racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Wednesday 17th June 2026. The action gets underway at 13:35 and runs through to 17:47, with going reported as 6.9) (watering) (Good (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Crown Of India boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Harry Skelton has been in fine form here with 73 wins from 338 rides, Paul Nicholls’s yard sends out runners with a 26.79% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Worcester
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Worcester over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratings Hub | attheraces.com | 11 | 4 | 36.36% | 72.73% |
| Melissa Jones | D Express | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 63.64% |
| Jeffrey Ross | Sporting Times | 22 | 5 | 22.73% | 59.09% |
| West Country | Racing Post | 29 | 6 | 20.69% | 62.07% |
| Rockavon | Sunday Mail | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 81.82% |
13:35 – CopyBet Proudly Backs UK Horse Racing Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 3 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This may only be a three-runner novice handicap chase, but it is no gimme. Off The Jury and Kingston Narcissus dominate the market for good reason, with just 1lb separating them on official figures, while Inca De Lafayette lurks as the less fashionable but not hopeless third angle. Off The Jury arrives on the back of a deserved win and looks the one with the most straightforward profile for this sort of test, whereas Kingston Narcissus has the better Topspeed figure and brings plenty of raw ability if in the same mood. In a tactical race around Worcester, jumping fluency and position will matter as much as class, so this is a compact but quite interesting little contest rather than a penalty kick.
Top Selections
1. Off The Jury – 11/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Mickey Bowen | Form: 22P2-1 | Rating: 137 | Topspeed: 77
Off The Jury gets the nod because he comes here as the most solid option in a race where there may not be much room for error. That recent win after a string of near-misses suggested he was ready to cash in, and a mark of 137 still leaves him right at the head of this small-field argument. Sean Bowen is exactly the sort you want in a tactical Worcester chase, and his mount looks the one most likely to travel, jump neatly and put this to bed from the front or close to it. At 11/8 with Bet365, he is hardly under the radar, but he still makes most appeal. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a three-runner race: Off The Jury is the win bet and the only play. Each-way betting makes no sense with one place on offer, and Kingston Narcissus is the obvious danger if reproducing the form of his latest success. Inca De Lafayette has a squeak on figures but needs a bit more than he has shown to trouble the front two.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off The Jury | 11/8 | 11/10 | 5/4 | 6/5 | 5/4 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| Kingston Narcissus | 6/5 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 1/1 | 11/10 | 6/5 (Bet365) |
| Inca De Lafayette | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
14:05 – CopyBet Pay First Past The Post Handicap Chase (Arc Summer Chase Series Qualifier)
Race Details: 2m | Class 5 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a competitive little 2m handicap chase rather than a deep one, and it wouldn’t take much to separate the first four or five in the market. Auntie Maggie arrives on the back of a solid second and has obvious claims, while Definite Dream is one of the more reliable types in the line-up after another good effort last time. Prairie Queen comes here with winning momentum and a light weight, which makes her very interesting around Worcester, while Cawthorne Cracker has the sort of profile that keeps him firmly in the mix. The flip side is that several arrive with something to prove, including Independent Jimmy after a pulled-up run. In a race like this, sharp jumping and tactical speed over this trip are likely to decide it.
Top Selections
1. Prairie Queen – 4/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Sean Houlihan | Trainer: Sue Gardner | Form: 3233-1 | Rating: 105 | Topspeed: 97
Prairie Queen makes plenty of appeal after finally getting her head in front last time, and the manner of that recent win suggests she can cope with a 4lb rise. She had been knocking on the door beforehand, so that success was no fluke, and a mark of 105 still looks workable in a race of this nature. The 146lb burden is a help against a few higher-weighted rivals, and her topspeed figure stacks up very well for this grade. Sean Houlihan should be able to keep her handy around a track where position matters, and 4/1 looks fair rather than stingy. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Definite Dream – 7/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Brendan Powell | Trainer: Denis Coakley | Form: 2/45-2 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 98
Definite Dream is the one I’d want on side for an each-way play because he tends to run his race and comes here off another runner-up effort. His figures are solid for this level, the rating is workable, and that topspeed mark of 98 is one of the best in the field. Brendan Powell is a positive booking for this sort of sharp two-mile chase, and if he can get the gelding into a rhythm early, he should be thereabouts again. He does have to shoulder top weight, which is the slight concern, but in a race lacking standout quality his consistency makes 7/2 a perfectly defensible each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Prairie Queen is the win play after her latest success, with her light weight and solid recent profile giving her the strongest overall case. Definite Dream is the each-way option because he brings dependable form and should be in the first three if repeating his latest run. Auntie Maggie is the obvious danger, while Cawthorne Cracker also has enough consistency to be respected.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Definite Dream | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Betfair) |
| Southey | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Independent Jimmy | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Auntie Maggie | 3/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Caterpillar Girl | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Greer Hill | 14/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Cawthorne Cracker | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Daany | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Prairie Queen | 7/2 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
14:40 – CopyBet Daily World Cup Profit Boost Maiden Hurdle (Arc Summer Novices’ Brush Qual’) (GBB) (Div I)
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This doesn’t look the deepest maiden hurdle Worcester will stage all summer and the market has understandably latched on to Genealogy, who brings by far the best rating and the strongest piece of hurdle form into the race. He sets the standard on 124 and, in truth, several of these need a chunk of improvement just to get involved. Babs is the obvious alternative after a solid runner-up effort and should give another honest account, while Sword Of Wessex has the profile of one who can step forward from his debut second. Mystic Wind is entitled to come on for his first run, too. Behind those, it starts to look thin, with Palma Springs perhaps the only one at a bigger price with a realistic place squeak. It’s not a great puzzle, but there may still be a bit of each-way value away from the favourite.
Top Selections
1. Genealogy – 8/15 with Betfair
Jockey: Harry Cobden | Trainer: Faye Bramley | Form: 825- | Rating: 124 | Topspeed: 115
Genealogy is hard to oppose in a race of this nature. His hurdle form is comfortably the best on offer, his 124 rating towers over this field and that Topspeed figure of 115 tells the same story. The bare form string doesn’t scream superstar, but he has been running in a better grade than most of these and now drops into a race where several rivals are either limited or still learning the job. Harry Cobden is an eye-catching booking and if this one reproduces anything close to his best, he should simply prove too strong. At 8/15 he’s no great secret, but he looks the most likely winner by some margin. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Palma Springs – 16/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Gavin Sheehan | Trainer: Jamie Snowden | Form: 64-3 | Rating: 98 | Topspeed: 81
For an each-way swing, Palma Springs makes more appeal than some of the shorter-priced alternatives. He shaped with a bit more promise when third on his latest start, and while a mark of 98 leaves him well shy of Genealogy on the figures, this isn’t a race packed with depth for the minor honours. Gavin Sheehan is a positive booking for a trainer who can place one to advantage, and there’s a fair chance this 4yo will keep progressing with experience. Available at 16/1, he doesn’t need to suddenly turn into a world-beater to reward an each-way punt; he just needs to build on that latest run and outstay some modest opposition for a place. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Genealogy is the win bet and looks the banker in the race. If you want something at a price, Palma Springs appeals as the each-way option in a contest where the place positions may not take much filling. Babs is the obvious danger to the favourite, while Sword Of Wessex is another with enough upside to make the frame.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcon | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Delta Legend | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Trackman | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Genealogy | 1/2 | 8/15 | 8/15 | 8/15 | 8/15 | 8/15 (Betfair) |
| Mystic Wind | 13/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Sword Of Wessex | NR | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Babs | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 (William Hill) |
| Baileys Big Image | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Diamond Grace | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Palma Springs | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Babs |
15:15 – CopyBet Daily World Cup Profit Boost Maiden Hurdle (Arc Summer Novices’ Brush Qual’) (GBB) (Div II)
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This doesn’t look a deep maiden hurdle for the grade, but it is an interesting little contest all the same. Division Day sets the standard on what he achieved in novice company last term, with a pair of runner-up efforts suggesting a race like this should be within reach if he returns in the same nick. Maskarvel is the obvious solid yardstick among the older horses, having knocked repeatedly on the door, while Rogue Impact is the intriguing one in the line-up given his connections and market position despite lacking public hurdles form. Delgany Second Now also comes from a stable that targets these races well and should know more after his debut. In truth, proven hurdle form may count for plenty around Worcester, and that gives this a fairly clear shape.
Top Selections
1. Division Day – 6/4 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Danny McMenamin | Trainer: Brian Ellison | Form: U7422- | Rating: 110 | Topspeed: 97
Division Day is the one I’d want to be with. He signed off last season with back-to-back seconds, and that is arguably the best recent hurdle form on offer in this field. As a 4yo he receives weight from Maskarvel, and that matters in a race where the margins may not be huge. He isn’t especially flashy, but he travels well enough and has already shown he can cope with this sort of test. Brian Ellison’s runners are often tough and genuine, and if Danny McMenamin can get him into a good rhythm early, he should take plenty of beating. At 6/4, he looks hard to oppose rather than spectacular value.
Bet: WIN
2. Delgany Second Now – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 5- | Rating: | Topspeed:
For an each-way angle, Delgany Second Now makes plenty of appeal. He only has the one piece of form to work with after finishing fifth on debut, but this is exactly the type of horse Dan Skelton can improve sharply from first to second start over hurdles. The booking of Harry Skelton catches the eye, and the 4yo allowance is another small positive in a race where some of the exposed types may already have shown their hand. He doesn’t need to find a mountain of improvement to get involved, and available at 7/1 he looks the value play against the more obvious pair at the head of the market.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Division Day is the straightforward win bet given his solid placed form and the weight concession he gets from the older horses. Delgany Second Now appeals as the each-way punt at 7/1, with the Skelton yard an obvious source of improvement in this sort of maiden. Maskarvel is the main danger after a string of near-misses, while Rogue Impact is the market mover type to keep an eye on.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maskarvel | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Betfair) |
| Media Mogul | 9/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Delgany Second Now | 7/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Division Day | 6/5 | 11/8 | 5/4 | 6/4 | 11/10 | 6/4 (Sky Bet) |
| Imperial Trooper | 28/1 | 16/1 | 22/1 | 14/1 | 20/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Provision | 28/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Rogue Impact | 5/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 3/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Galeforcechopper | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Winters Hill | 125/1 | 100/1 | 110/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
15:50 – James Brewer 21 Years Undefeated Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 3 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This may only be a four-runner affair, but it is not short on interest. Our Guide brings the progressive profile into a race where the other three have either a few questions to answer or need to bounce back. Jamie Snowden’s 5yo arrives on the back of two wins from his last three starts and, crucially, gets in here with just 11st 2lb despite having the highest mark in the field. Minella Rescue is well treated on older figures and has the best Topspeed number, but his recent form is uninspiring. Sure Touch signed off with a win and can’t be dismissed, while Paddy De Pole is the wildcard from the Nicholls yard. In a small tactical race, class and momentum may count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Our Guide – 1/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Gavin Sheehan | Trainer: Jamie Snowden | Form: 151-1 | Rating: 134 | Topspeed: 112
Our Guide is the obvious one, but that does not make him a bad bet. He looks a progressive hurdler who is still going the right way, and that latest 151-1 sequence suggests he has really found his feet. A mark of 134 is fair enough in this company, and the weight angle is a major plus given he carries only 156 compared to the two older rivals lumping 168. Gavin Sheehan is a strong booking for a race that could easily become tactical, and this 5yo has the profile of one who can improve again. Even at evens, he is hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in this tiny field: Our Guide is the win bet and the only play. There is no each-way angle with just four runners and one place on offer. Minella Rescue is the danger on raw ability if reviving, while Paddy De Pole could make it interesting if the Nicholls runner bounces back, but the percentage call is firmly with the progressive favourite.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minella Rescue | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Sure Touch | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Our Guide | 10/11 | 1/1 | 10/11 | 1/1 | 10/11 | 1/1 (Betfair) |
| Paddy De Pole | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ratings Hub | Our Guide |
| bettinggods.com | Our Guide |
16:30 – CopyBet Bog Now Royal Ascot Tomorrow Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This six-runner handicap doesn’t look deep, but it is competitive enough with a few arriving from different angles. Roysse heads the market after getting back on track with a win and Ben Pauling’s horses are always worth respecting in this sort of summer hurdle. Ez Tiger is the other obvious one after ending last season in good order and he looks nicely treated off 116 if returning in the same mood. Arnie Moon has the figures to get involved as well, although that fall when last seen leaves a small question. Scintillante is consistent without looking bombproof, while Cinammon Coco and Bertie B need a fair bit of forgiveness. In a race lacking strength in depth, fitness and sharp jumping could easily prove decisive.
Top Selections
1. Ez Tiger – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Bryan Carver | Trainer: Alex Hales | Form: 14721- | Rating: 116 | Topspeed: 113
Ez Tiger appeals most because his profile is solid and his mark still looks workable. He signed off with form figures of 2-1, and that big Topspeed figure of 113 jumps off the page in a race where not many bring genuinely strong recent substance. He’s a nine-year-old, so there are no secrets, but he looks dependable and this sharp enough 2m on good ground should suit. Bryan Carver is a positive booking for a horse who can travel into things, and at 5/2 he makes more appeal than some shorter-priced rivals with less convincing speed credentials. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Scintillante – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jonathan Burke | Trainer: Alastair Ralph | Form: 286-46 | Rating: 120 | Topspeed: 85
Scintillante is the each-way alternative in a race where only two places are on offer, but he still makes some sense at 13/2. He’s off the same mark as Roysse yet carries much less weight, and while he hasn’t exactly been banging the door down, his recent efforts suggest he’s capable of being competitive in this grade. Jonathan Burke is the kind of rider you want in a small-field tactical contest, and if this turns into a steadily-run affair his mount could easily nick a place by doing the basics well. He doesn’t scream winner, but he does look the value each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Ez Tiger is the win play because he brings the best recent speed figure and ended last season with the right sort of momentum. Scintillante is the each-way option at a bigger price in a race where plenty have something to prove. Roysse is the obvious danger after his latest win, while Arnie Moon has claims if returning none the worse for that last-time-out fall.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roysse | 13/8 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 (William Hill) |
| Arnie Moon | 3/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Cinammon Coco | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Bertie B | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Scintillante | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Ez Tiger | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
17:10 – CopyBet Bog Now Royal Ascot Friday Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
Race Details: 2m | Class 5 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a competitive enough Class 5 without being a deep one, and there are several with something to prove. Latin heads the market on figures and potential, but he does return carrying top weight after a light campaign and hasn’t actually won over hurdles yet. Crown Of India arrives off a confidence-boosting success and is entitled to be popular again, while Genbu is the unexposed 4yo in the line-up and still looks to have a bit more to offer at this sort of level. Ufouria is solid enough if building on his recent third, and Aquifolia is one at a bigger price who could outrun the market from a handy racing weight. It’s not a race full of bombproof profiles, so getting the right balance between upside and reliability matters plenty.
Top Selections
1. Genbu – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Charlie Price | Trainer: Sarah-Jayne Davies | Form: 80-313 | Rating: 100 | Topspeed: 94
Genbu appeals as the one still going the right way. His recent form reads well for this grade, with a win followed by a respectable third, and for a 4yo in a modest handicap that progression is worth plenty. He gets in here off 10st 12lb, which makes him particularly interesting against older rivals carrying more weight, and an opening mark of 100 still looks workable judged on the promise he has shown. This sharper 2m should suit a horse who seems happiest when things are kept straightforward. At 6/1, he looks the value against a favourite who has a bit more to prove under top weight. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Aquifolia – 14/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Harriet Tucker | Trainer: Neil Mulholland | Form: 246B-4 | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 89
Aquifolia is the each-way angle in a race where plenty have patchy profiles. She returned with a fair fourth and that run should have sharpened her up nicely, while her earlier efforts suggest she can be competitive in a race of this nature if getting a solid pace to aim at. The mark of 107 asks a question, but she’s attractively treated at the weights here carrying only 10st 12lb, and Mulholland runners in this sort of low-grade Worcester handicap are never easily dismissed. She’s not the obvious one, but 14/1 feels a bit dismissive for a 5yo with enough ability to hit the frame if things fall right. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Genbu is the win play at 6/1, mainly because he’s the one with the most convincing scope for improvement in a race full of exposed or inconsistent types. Aquifolia makes more appeal as an each-way punt at 14/1 given her low weight and fair comeback run. The obvious dangers are Latin, who has the class edge on ratings, and last-time-out winner Crown Of India.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latin | 2/1 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Bamber | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 5/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Ufouria | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Tara Iti | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Crown Of India | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Betfair) |
| Genbu | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Aquifolia | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Adaay Dancing | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Silent Revolution | 28/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Leading The Way | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
17:47 – CopyBet Bog Now Royal Ascot Friday Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Race Details: 2m | Class 5 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary Class 5, but that does not make it easy. Soldier In Mayo is out, which removes one interesting angle, and the market is left focusing on the more obvious recent form of No More Bolero, who arrives after a solid spring campaign and has Harry Cobden booked. Al Mootamarid has bits of handicap hurdle form that put him firmly in the mix, while Both Of Us is the unexposed 4yo in the line-up and could easily step forward again. Lower down the weights, Mi Sueno is not bombproof but is handicapped to get involved if building on his latest effort. It is a race where attitude and rhythm over this sharp 2m could count for plenty, and there are enough inconsistencies on show to make it a slightly tricky puzzle rather than a strong contest.
Top Selections
1. No More Bolero – 11/4 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Harry Cobden | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 6/413- | Rating: 100 | Topspeed: 85
He makes the most appeal in a race where plenty have questions to answer. That 6/413- line reads well enough for this level, especially as he ended last season with a win followed by a respectable third, and an opening mark of 100 does not look excessive. Cobden catches the eye in this grade and, if this one travels with the same fluency he showed when getting off the mark, he should be very competitive around Worcester. At 11/4 he is hardly a hidden gem, but he sets the clearest standard among the runners who actually line up and is the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Both Of Us – 6/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Tom Cannon | Trainer: Kerry Lee | Form: 433- | Rating: 95 | Topspeed: 50
There is a bit more intrigue about this 4yo than the bare figures might suggest. He signed off with three respectable efforts, including back-to-back thirds, and it would be no surprise at all if a summer break has helped him strengthen up for handicaps. A mark of 95 looks workable, especially with age on his side in a race lacking many progressive types, and Tom Cannon is the kind of rider you want when positioning matters over this trip. At 6/1 he makes plenty of each-way appeal in an eight-runner field, particularly if he can find a little improvement from juvenile form into open company. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
No More Bolero is the win play because he brings the most solid recent profile and looks well placed off 100. For an each-way punt, Both Of Us is the value angle as an unexposed 4yo who could improve past exposed rivals. Al Mootamarid is the obvious danger, while Mi Sueno is not without place claims from the foot of the weights.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Person Of Interest | 5/1 | 18/5 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| No More Bolero | 2/1 | 85/40 | 11/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 11/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Al Mootamarid | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Both Of Us | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Peace Motivator | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Cawthorne Banker | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Master Dunraven | 5/1 | 18/5 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Mi Sueno | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
Worcester Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Of India | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 100% |
| Scintillante | 10 | 2 | 20% | 70% |
| Definite Dream | 4 | 0 | 0% | 50% |
| Cawthorne Banker | 7 | 0 | 0% | 28.57% |
| Aquifolia | 4 | 0 | 0% | 25% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Skelton | 338 | 73 | 21.6% | 52.07% |
| Harry Cobden | 168 | 36 | 21.43% | 60.71% |
| Sean Bowen | 415 | 88 | 21.2% | 52.05% |
| Liam Harrison | 83 | 16 | 19.28% | 48.19% |
| Gavin Sheehan | 240 | 43 | 17.92% | 47.92% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Worcester:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Nicholls | 56 | 15 | 26.79% | 57.14% |
| Brian Ellison | 24 | 6 | 25% | 62.5% |
| Alan King | 116 | 24 | 20.69% | 54.31% |
| Olly Murphy | 137 | 28 | 20.44% | 50.36% |
| Tom George | 41 | 8 | 19.51% | 46.34% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Worcester racing tips for Wednesday 17th June 2026. We’ve covered all 8 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Worcester today?
The first race at Worcester on Wednesday 17th June 2026 goes off at 13:35, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Worcester today?
The going at Worcester is reported as 6.9) (watering) (Good (goingstick).
How many races are at Worcester today?
There are 8 races on the card at Worcester today, running from 13:35 through to 17:47.
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