Worcester Race 8 - Copybet Overnight Best Odds Guaranteed Hcp Hurdle (Div 2)
MARIOLE (3) goes into handicaps for the first time after finally getting off the mark providing third hurdling attempt at Chepstow in April. Open to further improvement and will be hard to beat. SQUARE DU ROULE (4) bids for a hat-trick and Harry Cobden is in the saddle. Can run behind the bridle but providing this is a true test could make a big splash among this company. PRESENTING MILAN (1) has been off since May last year when winning a maiden hurdle at Fontwell Park and has a future now handicapping. SUPREME SHOT (6) remains a maiden after seven starts. This looks more realistic and cannot be dismissed.

Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after about 18 months. Finished off last preparation winning won by 2.5 len Fontwell Park May 25 2025 over 3800m defeating Just A Heartbeat carrying 71.5kg at $1.70. Previously first up; 2 of 8 starters at Market Rasen April 20 2025 over 4140m, 3 len behind Walden carrying 72.5kg at $7.50. Leading contender - bold showing expected.
Last Starts 513 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/05/2025 | 35 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $13,970.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good | Robert Dunne | 71.5kg | 4:51.37 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.73 |
| 2/8 | 20/04/2025 | 121 | HDLE MDN 4U | $12,920.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | Good | Harry Reed | 72.5kg | 5:19.67 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/14 | 20/12/2024 | 38 | LR OPEN 45 | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71kg | 3:39.43 | 13-9-6 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $101.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/11/2024 | 57 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 70kg | 3:55.84 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/09/2024 | 20 | WFA HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Bradley Harris | 70kg | 3:50.30 | 6-2-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/08/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good Firm | Bradley Harris | 68kg | 3:45.81 | 5-5-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after seven months. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Chepstow March 26 over 4700m. Previously first up; 3 of 7 starters at Haydock Park December 30 over 4900m, 6 len behind Kiss My Face with 66kg at $3.80. Looms as a top chance despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 208 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/15 | 26/03/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good Soft | Benjamin Macey | 73kg | 5:49.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/03/2026 | 38 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Heavy | Benjamin Macey | 73kg | 6:49.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Benjamin Macey | 73kg | 7:22.97 | 1-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 30/12/2025 | 181 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Good | Benjamin Macey | 66kg | 6:09.91 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $3.75 |
| 8/10 | 02/07/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Kevin Brogan | 76kg | 5:42.71 | 5-8-8 | 0 |
| 85.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/06/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 73.5kg | 5:09.18 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 61.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/05/2025 | 53 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good | Kevin Brogan | 73kg | 5:10.00 | 3-7-7 | 0 |
| 64.3L | $9.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/03/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 72kg | 5:59.45 | 3-11-10 | 0 |
| 39.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 25/02/2025 | 38 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5129m | Good Soft | Benjamin Macey | 73kg | 6:33.10 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 18/01/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $30,440.00 | Haydock Park | 4270m | Soft | Benjamin Macey | 71kg | 5:31.27 | 2-1-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 30/12/2024 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Soft | Benjamin Macey | 71kg | 6:26.20 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Mr Daniel Williams
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation winning a big 5.5 len win. Chepstow April 24 over 3200m defeating Caspada carrying 68kg at $8. When resuming last campaign 12 of 16 runners at Cheltenham in the LR January 1 over 3400m, 71 len behind Solly's Gold carrying 70kg at $8. Resumes after six months break.
Last Starts 179 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 24/04/2026 | 37 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 68kg | 3:55.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/03/2026 | 34 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 67.5kg | 3:58.26 | - | 0 |
| 31.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/02/2026 | 42 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Heavy | Nico De Boinville | 66kg | 5:03.83 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $4.33 |
| 12/16 | 01/01/2026 | 263 | LR OPEN 4 | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good | David Bass | 70kg | 3:59.41 | 6-13-12 | 0 |
| 71.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/04/2025 | - | 3 | $22,450.00 | Lignieres | 2400m | Soft | D Breux | 62kg | 2:59.30 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Harry Cobden
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after seven months. Finished off last preparation winning won by 0.8 len Exeter April 17 over 4600m defeating Man Oh Man with 75kg at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.0 len Exeter November 23 over 4300m defeating Chedington's Guest carrying 69kg at $3.80. Set to run well again while fresh.
Last Starts 186 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/04/2026 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,340.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Good | Bryan Carver | 75kg | 5:58.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 01/04/2026 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,340.00 | Wincanton | 4928m | Good | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | 6:10.88 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |
| 8/17 | 17/03/2026 | 59 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Exeter | 4649m | Good Soft | James Davies | 72kg | 5:55.42 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/13 | 17/01/2026 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Taunton | 4807m | Good Soft | James Davies | 70.5kg | 6:13.72 | 9-7-4 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/12/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 4828m | Good | Harry Cobden | 67.5kg | 5:57.99 | 8-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 4/16 | 11/12/2025 | 18 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 4828m | Good | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 6:08.12 | 14-7-4 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/12 | 23/11/2025 | 63 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Exeter | 4325m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 69kg | 5:27.54 | 7-4-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/8 | 21/09/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,160.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | James Davies | 66.5kg | 4:52.77 | 7-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 8/13 | 21/08/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Newton Abbot | 3722m | Good | James Davies | 67kg | 4:27.36 | 7-7-8 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/07/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | Good | James Davies | 68kg | 4:40.52 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/07/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,740.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good Firm | James Davies | 66kg | 4:33.57 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Lee Edwards
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign when last at Wincanton April 1 over 4000m, 77 len behind Prairie Diamond with 76kg at $21.
Last Starts 202 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 01/04/2026 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,250.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Lee Edwards | 76kg | 4:49.42 | - | 0 |
| 77.0L | $21.00 |
| 11/13 | 08/03/2026 | 88 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Dylan Johnston | 72.5kg | 3:55.09 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 10/12/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Good Soft | James Davies | 71.5kg | 4:05.10 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 22.4L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/11/2025 | 25 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $13,980.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Lee Edwards | 70kg | 4:01.15 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/10/2025 | 173 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $15,460.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Lee Edwards | 70kg | 3:47.49 | 7-6-5 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Y | L J Murphy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after eight months. Finished off last campaign 2 in a small field at Huntingdon March 18 over 3900m, 2.75 len behind Snapius carrying 71kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign 6 of 11 runners at Southwell November 14 over 3200m, slow track; 29 len behind Adonedeal carrying 71.5kg at $67. Can run a big race while fresh. Rates a hope and can open winning account with the right run.
Last Starts 216 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 18/03/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 5:01.34 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 21/02/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Ben Smith | 73.5kg | 4:14.06 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/13 | 21/01/2026 | 35 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 4:45.77 | 13-8-6 | 0 |
| 34.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/15 | 17/12/2025 | 33 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $14,760.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 70kg | 3:56.83 | 6-6-7 | 0 |
| 15.6L | $81.00 |
| 6/11 | 14/11/2025 | 205 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Soft | Toby Wynne | 71.5kg | 4:08.63 | 5-4-6 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $67.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/04/2025 | 52 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $10,890.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 67.5kg | 3:40.78 | 4-3-5 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/12 | 02/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 4 | $8,710.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | Henry Brooke | 71kg | 3:50.10 | 10-6-6 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Nick Slatter
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run made ground from midfield; finished seventh of 10 starters at this track on October 7 over 4000m, 34 len behind Brookside La carrying 66.5kg at $34. Race before made ground from midfield; ran last at Fontwell Park on September 22 over 4300m, 63 len behind Motazzen carrying 66.5kg at $12. Won't find this easy.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 07/10/2026 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Nick Slatter | 66.5kg | 5:06.81 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/09/2026 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 66.5kg | 5:23.36 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 63.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/09/2026 | 144 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Nick Slatter | 74kg | 5:08.80 | 2-5-7 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/04/2026 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,070.00 | Stratford Avon | 5330m | Good | Nick Slatter | 73kg | 6:30.98 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/04/2026 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Nick Slatter | 73kg | 3:55.65 | - | 0 |
| 29.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/03/2026 | 8 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Heavy | Nick Slatter | 75kg | 5:38.59 | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 21/02/2026 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Nick Slatter | 73.5kg | 5:04.67 | 1-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/02/2026 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good Soft | Nick Slatter | 72.5kg | 5:01.82 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,310.00 | Fakenham | 4727m | Good Soft | Nick Slatter | 73kg | 6:20.10 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/01/2026 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Heavy | Nick Slatter | 75kg | 4:06.65 | 3-6-3 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 19/12/2025 | 6 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Heavy | Nick Slatter | 71kg | 5:26.85 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 5 of 7 runners at Taunton April 22 over 3800m, 37 len behind Crest Of Stars with 72kg at $81. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Exeter March 6 over 3300m. Has ability but tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/04/2026 | 18 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | James Best | 72kg | 4:35.95 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/04/2026 | 29 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | Good Soft | Sean Houlihan | 72.5kg | 4:25.89 | - | 0 |
| 47.3L | $67.00 |
| 0/16 | 06/03/2026 | 440 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Sean Houlihan | 72kg | 4:19.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 21/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $8,170.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good Soft | David Noonan | 71kg | 4:02.83 | 4-7-8 | 0 |
| 25.8L | $8.50 |