Our Worcester racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Wednesday 19th August 2026. The action gets underway at 17:02 and runs through to 20:08, with going reported as 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Mancero boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, James Bowen has been in fine form here with 23 wins from 100 rides, Nick Scholfield’s yard sends out runners with a 28.57% 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 | 15 | 6 | 40% | 66.67% |
| Melissa Jones | D Express | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 72.73% |
| Jeffrey Ross | Sporting Times | 19 | 4 | 21.05% | 47.37% |
| Rockavon | Sunday Mail | 10 | 2 | 20% | 80% |
| West Country | Racing Post | 25 | 4 | 16% | 60% |
17:02 – CopyBet Bog Now For York Tomorrow Handicap Chase (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 7f | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This is a tight little six-runner handicap chase rather than a race full of hidden depth, but it still looks competitive enough. Muskerry Rock arrives in the best nick after getting back on the scoresheet and is the obvious one to beat, while Smugglers Haven has been admirably consistent for the Bradstock yard and should give another honest account. Yes Day and Harrys Hope are the pair lurking on workable weights and both have bits of staying form that make them interesting at this trip. Palamon has the Skelton angle too, but his profile is less convincing than his stablemate’s, while King Roly needs to shrug off a below-par latest effort. In a small field, jumping rhythm and track position could decide plenty.
Top Selections
1. Muskerry Rock – 8/5 with William Hill
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 8-1221 | Rating: 128 | Topspeed: 120
Muskerry Rock looks the solid option. His recent form reads well in the context of this race, and that latest win suggested he is in the sort of groove that often carries a horse through these late-summer staying chases. A mark of 128 is no gift, but it is workable given he matches the best of these on figures and owns the standout Topspeed number in the field. Harry Skelton is an obvious positive around Worcester, where efficient jumping and positive riding matter. At 8/5 he is not exactly under the radar, but he is hard to oppose on balance and still the likeliest winner.
Bet: WIN
2. Yes Day – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Benjamin Macey | Trainer: Jonjo & A J O’Neill | Form: 8P-232 | Rating: 130 | Topspeed: 116
Yes Day makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where a few of these have questions to answer. He has been knocking on the door with placed efforts in his last three completed starts, and there was no disgrace in the latest second. Despite being the top-rated horse on 130, he gets in here with just 156, which makes him look nicely treated at the weights for this grade. He is not obviously ahead of the assessor, but he is reliable enough, stays well, and should be suited by a race where the emphasis is likely to be on neat jumping rather than raw class. Available at 6/1, he looks the value alternative to the favourite.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Muskerry Rock is the straightforward win play and the one with the fewest holes in his profile. For an each-way punt in this six-runner field, Yes Day appeals most thanks to his consistency and handy weight. Smugglers Haven is the obvious danger if reproducing his recent level, while Harrys Hope is another who would not be a surprise if he ran into a place.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smugglers Haven | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Paddy Power) |
| Palamon | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Muskerry Rock | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 8/5 | 8/5 (William Hill) |
| King Roly | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Harrys Hope | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Yes Day | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
17:33 – CopyBet Pay First Past The Post Handicap Chase (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier)
Race Details: 2m | Class 5 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a proper summer handicap chase rather than a penalty kick, with plenty arriving here in fair nick but not many you would call bombproof. Mr McWhinny is the obvious starting point after getting his head in front last time and he’s rightly near the head of the market despite a 5lb rise. Getaway Jewel keeps knocking on the door and should be involved again from a handy weight, while Greer Hill and Turpin Gold have bits of form that make them dangerous if things drop right. Alshadhian is only six and still has room to do better over fences, but his latest run leaves a question to answer. It’s not a deep race, though it is a slightly trappy one, and a clean round at this sharp 2m could be the difference.
Top Selections
1. Mr McWhinny – 15/8 with Betfair
Jockey: Jack Andrews | Trainer: T Ellis | Form: F57-41 | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 97
He’s hard to get away from. That latest win suggests he has found his level in this grade and, although the handicapper has reacted, a mark of 103 still doesn’t look harsh in a race lacking depth. The appealing part is that he arrives here with momentum, and his profile is stronger than plenty of these who have had more chances without quite delivering. Jack Andrews keeps the ride and this sharp two miles should suit a horse who looked as though he was travelling with purpose the last day. At 15/8 he isn’t a gift, but he is the likeliest winner and the one with the least persuading needed. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Getaway Jewel – 7/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Brian Hughes | Trainer: Micky Hammond | Form: 4-2322 | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 96
He’s a 12-year-old now, so there are no secrets, but he keeps running his race and that consistency has real each-way appeal in a contest like this. Those recent seconds tell the story: he’s holding his form well, he’s still competitive from this sort of mark, and he doesn’t need to improve to hit the frame again. Brian Hughes aboard is an obvious plus in a race where efficient jumping could count for plenty, and racing off just 144 means he won’t be carrying much. At 7/1, he looks the value alternative to the favourite and the solid each-way punt if you want one who should be thereabouts.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Mr McWhinny is the win play after a deserved last-time-out success and still looks the percentage call despite the rise. Getaway Jewel is the each-way option at a fairer price, bringing reliable recent placed form and a handy racing weight. Greer Hill and Turpin Gold are the main dangers if you want cover against the obvious pair.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turpin Gold | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Definite Dream | 11/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Alshadhian | 17/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Iolaos Du Mou | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Dexter | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Greer Hill | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
| Hiero Sport | 9/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Betfair) |
| Mr McWhinny | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 7/4 | 15/8 (Betfair) |
| Keep Me Posted | 28/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Getaway Jewel | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Stephen Darbyshire | Mr McWhinny |
18:03 – CopyBet Support Safer Gambling Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hdl Qualifier) (GBB)
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a pretty fair mares’ maiden for the grade rather than a deep one, and the market has latched onto the right horse in Sparkling Water. Dan Skelton’s mare arrives off a recent win after showing promise when second on her hurdles debut, and she sets the standard on obvious progression. Elated is the solid yardstick after knocking on the door repeatedly, while Take The Boat has done little wrong in three runs and gets weight as a 4yo. Datstheholyallofit is another with momentum after getting off the mark last time. The puzzle for punters is whether to take the short price about the favourite or look for a bit of each-way value against her in a 15-runner field where a few have bits of placed form but not many look open to major improvement.
Top Selections
1. Sparkling Water – 5/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 42-1 | Rating: | Topspeed:
She’s the percentage call. Sparkling Water shaped well when runner-up on her hurdling debut, then did what a well-backed Skelton novice ought to do by going one better next time. In a race where several have had chances and exposed their level, she looks the progressive sort with the most upside. Harry Skelton is an obvious positive around Worcester, and the stable rarely wastes bullets in this type of contest. At 5/4 she isn’t hiding, but this is not the deepest maiden you’ll see and she’s the one most likely to improve past these rather than merely match them. Hard to oppose.
Bet: WIN
2. Take The Boat – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Bannister | Trainer: Georgina Nicholls | Form: 233 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 84
Take The Boat makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race paying three places. Her 233 form reads well enough in this company, and that Topspeed figure of 84 is one of the more persuasive bits of hard evidence on offer here. She’s a 4yo getting weight from the older mares, which matters over a sharp 2m when the pace lifts, and she’s already shown a consistent level without looking fully exposed. Harry Bannister is a good booking for a mare who should travel and hold her position. At 7/1, she looks the value alternative to the favourite and a sensible each-way punt if one or two of the more fashionable runners underperform.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Sparkling Water is the win play and the one most likely to take a normal step forward. For an each-way angle, Take The Boat looks attractively priced with her consistency, weight allowance and solid speed figure. Elated is the obvious danger if she runs to her usual level, while Datstheholyallofit is respected after her recent win.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Topaz | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Datstheholyallofit | 13/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Do Wah Diddy | 28/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Dreaming Of The Dr | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Elated | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/4 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Evenly | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Lady Bee Great | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Nala The Lioness | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Sparkling Water | 5/4 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 6/5 | 5/4 (Bet365) |
| Sweet Honey B | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Whinny Houston | 100/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Matilda Maid | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Pearl Knot | 33/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Take The Boat | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Adba | 33/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
18:38 – CopyBet For Premier League Profit Boosts Novices’ Hurdle (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hdl Qual’) (GBB)
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This is a proper summer novice, not just a numbers race, with several progressive types arriving on the back of wins and a few with ratings that give the form some backbone. Newbrook Diamond and Road To Wembley bring the strongest established profiles, while Handmedownastar is another with obvious upside after a successful hurdling debut. Then you have the younger legs of Square d’Alboni and Likewhatyousee, both still open to improvement, which adds another layer. Over this 2m4f at Worcester, I’d expect rhythm and slick jumping to matter as much as raw ability, because a few of these have been doing their best work when allowed to build momentum. It’s competitive enough to demand respect for the market, but there does look to be value if you’re prepared to oppose the obvious favourite angle.
Top Selections
1. Handmedownastar – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Cobden | Trainer: Nick Scholfield | Form: 32-1 | Rating: 126 | Topspeed: 98
There was a lot to like about his hurdling debut win, and the key point here is that he may still have a fair bit more to offer now tackling this trip again with that experience banked. A mark of 126 puts him right in the thick of it without making life impossible, and Harry Cobden is hardly the sort you mind seeing in a race that may hinge on efficiency rather than theatrics. He doesn’t arrive with the flashiest figures in the field, but he looks the type to improve past them. Available at 9/2, he appeals as the one with the most upside against rivals whose form is already more exposed. Bet: WIN
2. Likewhatyousee – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Richie McLernon | Trainer: Jonjo & A J O’Neill | Form: 212 | Rating: 127 | Topspeed: 82
He’s a fascinating 4yo in receipt of weight from the principals and already has a rating of 127, which immediately makes him dangerous in a race of this nature. The 212 form line tells you he’s been doing plenty right, and while others arrive with bigger speed figures, he looks like a progressive sort who may yet fill out into this level. Worcester can suit a horse that travels and keeps finding, and that profile fits him rather well. At 8/1, he makes much more appeal as an each-way punt than some of the shorter ones, especially with three places on offer in a 12-runner field. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Handmedownastar is the win play because he looks open to the most progress after getting off the mark over hurdles and has the right man aboard. Likewhatyousee is the each-way alternative at a more forgiving price, with his weight pull and upward profile both positives. The obvious dangers are Newbrook Diamond, who has solid substance to his form, and Road To Wembley, another who arrives with strong claims.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbrook Diamond | 10/3 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Road To Wembley | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Betfair) |
| Bright Legend | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Handmedownastar | 9/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Oneinthewell | 8/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Phantom Gold | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Cadillac Ranch | 66/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Not Now | 50/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Shesonnet | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Delgany Headline | 50/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Likewhatyousee | 8/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
19:08 – CopyBet Follow Us On X Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 5 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a proper Class 5 handicap hurdle rather than a race packed with certainty, and that usually means keeping a close eye on the weights and who arrives in any sort of nick. Gone In Sixty sets a fair standard on recent placed efforts and has the best Topspeed figure in the field, while Starshine Legend is an unexposed 5yo from a yard that does well with these summer hurdlers. Babychino is interesting lower down the weights, especially as a 4yo getting in lightly after a solid second, and Warner’s Cross comes here off a win but now has to prove that wasn’t a one-off. It’s not a strong race, but it is a competitive little puzzle where current momentum could count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Gone In Sixty – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Kielan Woods | Trainer: Alex Hales | Form: -4F243 | Rating: 100 | Topspeed: 98
He makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many arrive with convincing recent profiles. That sequence of figures says he has been knocking on the door, and the latest third suggested this mark is certainly workable. The standout number is that 98 Topspeed, comfortably the best in the field, and in a modest Class 5 that matters. Kielan Woods is a good booking for a horse who should travel strongly at this trip, and if he gets a clean run at things he looks the one most likely to run his race. Available at 4/1, he’s hardly a secret, but he still looks the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Babychino – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ms Sophie Carter | Trainer: Alexander Gibbons | Form: 3-P532 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 96
Babychino looks the each-way angle in a race lacking depth. The recent form figures are solid enough, particularly that latest second, and he comes here with just 144 to carry which gives him a definite chance of being involved again. For a 4yo in this sort of company, there is still room for a bit more progress, and his Topspeed of 96 tells you he has the raw ability to be competitive off this sort of mark. At 7/1, he looks a fair bit more interesting than some of the exposed older handicappers around him, especially if this turns into a test of who still has upside.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Gone In Sixty is the solid win play given his consistent profile and clear edge on the speed figures. Babychino makes most appeal as the each-way punt with low weight and the potential to improve again. Starshine Legend is the obvious danger if taking a step forward for Sean Bowen and Olly Murphy, while Warner’s Cross has to be respected after last-time-out success.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starshine Legend | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Midnight Jewel | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Mrs Biddle | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Iamcelestialgift | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Gone In Sixty | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Could Be You | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Dynamite Defense | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Babychino | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Lucky In Taipan | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
19:38 – CopyBet Follow Us On X Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 5 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary Class 5 on paper but not an impossible one to solve. Onehundredneighty heads the market after a respectable return at this trip and he’s the obvious starting point now dropped into a race lacking depth. Crafty Gael also comes here off an encouraging reappearance third and Sean Bowen catches the eye for a yard that does well with these staying handicappers. Ghost Jury has a similar profile after shaping nicely when second last time, while Brooklyn Lullaby is another arriving on the back of a solid run. At the other end, Bannister and Boskill Borden need to leave recent efforts well behind them. It’s not a strong race, but it is one where a couple arrive with the right kind of momentum.
Top Selections
1. Onehundredneighty – 5/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Ben Jones | Trainer: Ben Pauling | Form: 0235-4 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 75
He looks the percentage call. That sequence prior to his break suggested a race of this nature was well within reach and his latest fourth on return was perfectly acceptable, especially as it came over this sort of trip. Off 93, he isn’t thrown in, but he does have the look of one who should be winning a modest handicap hurdle before long. Ben Pauling’s runners in this grade are always worth taking seriously and Ben Jones is a positive booking. At 5/2 he’s no giveaway, but in a race full of exposed types he makes plenty of appeal as the one most likely to run his race. Bet: WIN
2. Ghost Jury – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Cobden | Trainer: Kayley Woollacott | Form: PU4-52 | Rating: 97 | Topspeed: 88
Ghost Jury appeals as the each-way play because his latest second suggested he is coming to the boil at the right time. He travelled with more purpose there and, crucially in a race like this, he arrives with recent evidence that he can still be competitive from his mark. The 97 rating asks a question, but his Topspeed figure of 88 is one of the better numbers in the field and Harry Cobden is an eye-catching booking in this company. Available at 9/2, he looks a sensible each-way punt against a favourite who is solid rather than spectacular. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Onehundredneighty is the win play in a weakish race where he brings the most solid profile. Ghost Jury is the each-way alternative, with recent form and a strong jockey booking making him interesting at the prices. Crafty Gael is the obvious danger after his latest third, while Brooklyn Lullaby also has enough recent encouragement to make the frame.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannister | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Bound For Glory | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Crafty Gael | 4/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Royal Rhythm | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Boskill Borden | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Onehundredneighty | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Betfair) |
| Ghost Jury | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Brooklyn Lullaby | 11/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/2 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Cosmic Spirit | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
20:08 – CopyBet Overnight Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 7f | Class 5 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This is a proper late-card staying handicap with plenty in it and, even allowing for the class, it looks a trappy enough puzzle rather than a race to get carried away with. Mancero is the obvious starting point after winning two of his last three and he’s the one bringing the most convincing upward curve, especially with a feather weight for a horse already up to a 104 mark. The Great Escape arrives off a win too, while Fiskardo, Redbridge Rambler and Stiletto all have bits of recent form that keep them in the argument. Cinnodin has been a little hit-and-miss but is not badly treated on his better efforts. In a big field over this trip, stamina and a clean round should decide it as much as raw ability.
Top Selections
1. Mancero – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: David Pipe | Form: -41P21 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 90
He makes plenty of appeal. Mancero is a 4yo in a race full of exposed older handicappers and that matters here, because his profile still hints at more to come over staying trips. His recent form reads well for this grade, with two wins in his last three completed starts, and that Topspeed figure of 90 is one of the strongest on offer. Carrying just 10st 12lb could be a major asset around Worcester in a race where a few of these may feel the pinch late on. Sean Bowen is the sort you want on a progressive sort in a race like this, and 3/1 looks fair rather than cramped. Bet: WIN
2. Fiskardo – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Fenelon | Trainer: Mickey Bowen | Form: /1-234 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 89
If you want the each-way angle, Fiskardo stands out as the solid option. He’s been running well without quite getting his head back in front, but those placed efforts have come in a sequence that suggests his turn is not far away. The form line of /1-234 is exactly what you want for a place bet in a 17-runner handicap: reliable, competitive and holding his level. He stays, he’s well enough treated off 104, and that 89 Topspeed says he has the engine to cope if this turns into a proper test from some way out. At 9/1, he looks the value each-way punt against the favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Mancero is the win play and the one I’d keep simple, because he has the strongest progressive profile in the field and the light weight could be decisive. Fiskardo is the each-way alternative at a more workable price, especially with five places on offer. The Great Escape and Stiletto are the main dangers if backing up recent wins, while Cinnodin is not one to dismiss in a race lacking certainty.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnodin | 10/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Back In The Bay | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Fiskardo | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Mistral Blue | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Redbridge Rambler | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Stiletto | 15/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Final Entry | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Atreides | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Kenzo Des Bruyeres | 18/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Barry Fife | 11/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 10/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
| The Great Escape | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Mancero | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Ikigai Star | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Farhh Echo | 40/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| West Country | Mancero |
Worcester Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mancero | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 100% |
| Stiletto | 5 | 2 | 40% | 40% |
| Bannister | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 50% |
| King Roly | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Greer Hill | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Bowen | 100 | 23 | 23% | 61% |
| Sean Bowen | 432 | 96 | 22.22% | 53.01% |
| Harry Cobden | 171 | 38 | 22.22% | 61.4% |
| William Shanahan | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 44.44% |
| Harry Skelton | 351 | 76 | 21.65% | 52.14% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Worcester:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Scholfield | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 28.57% |
| Gordon Elliott | 18 | 5 | 27.78% | 83.33% |
| Faye Bramley | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Olly Murphy | 144 | 30 | 20.83% | 51.39% |
| James Owen | 74 | 15 | 20.27% | 59.46% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Worcester racing tips for Wednesday 19th August 2026. We’ve covered all 7 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 19th August 2026 goes off at 17:02, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Worcester today?
The going at Worcester is reported as 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick).
How many races are at Worcester today?
There are 7 races on the card at Worcester today, running from 17:02 through to 20:08.
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