What time is the Read Johnny Burke's Blog At CopyBet Handicap Hurdle?
The Read Johnny Burke's Blog At CopyBet Handicap Hurdle is off at 8:41 on 22 May 2026 at Worcester (Great Britain).
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Worcester
Great BritainRead Johnny Burke's Blog At CopyBet Handicap Hurdle
Friday, 22 May 2026
2m·Hurdle·Class 5·Good·6 runners·£3,248
Furlong's verdict
AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.
Selections by model
Head-to-head dashboard →v1.073.6/100 rating
Saccary
2.20Betfair Exchange· informational only
Top-rated, but filter rejects this race
v1.13.48 score
Playful Fox
4.30Betfair Exchange
segment +6.2% · Hurdle · Good · Class 5
Racing Alpha pick
Saccary
Rian Corcoran(5) · David Pipe · 7yo
73.6/100
+12.8 vs next best (60.8)
The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.
- Trainer20% weight100very strongDavid Pipe: 1/1 winners last 14d (100%)
- Freshness10% weight100very strong20d since last run (race-fit window)
- Form20% weight66strongLast 6: 6-7-2-2-2
- Ratings50% weight61averageOR 83 · RPR 97 · TS 94 — highest combined rating in the field
MarketBest price 2.20 (Betfair Exchange) — market favourite. AI agrees with the market.
v1.3 rating · weights and method explained on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.
Runners
| # | Dr | Horse | Jockey / Trainer | Form | Wt | OR | RPR | TS | AI | Best price | Add to betslip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | Playful Foxv1.1 4yo · G · bt | 345U | 11-10 | 96 | 96 | 73 | 60.8 | 2/1·3.00William Hill | ||
| 3 | 0 | 6yo · M · b | 13855 | 11-08 | 88 | 96 | 71 | 53.8 | 16.5·16.50Betfair Exchange | ||
| 4 | 0 | 5yo · M · bh | 7246B | 11-06 | 86 | 95 | 81 | 49.3 | 11.5·11.50Betfair Exchange | ||
| 5 | 0 | 5yo · G · b | 46675 | 11-05 | 85 | 89 | 79 | 57.3 | 28/1·29.00Bet365 | ||
| 7 | 0 | 7yo · G · b | 67222 | 11-03 | 83 | 97 | 94 | 73.6 | 2.2·2.20Betfair Exchange | ||
| 8 | 0 | 7yo · G · bt | 87UP | 11-02 | 82 | 91 | — | 51.1 | 18·18.00Betfair Exchange | ||
| — | 0 | We Ain't WalkingNon-runner 7yo · G · b | 756P | 11-05 | 85 | 95 | — | — | Withdrawn | ||
| — | 0 | East End GirlNon-runner 9yo · M · b | 4635 | 11-09 | 89 | 92 | 81 | — | Withdrawn |
Frequently asked questions
What is the field size and distance of the 8:41 Worcester?
2m, Class 5, Hurdle, 6 runners declared.
What is the going for the 8:41 Worcester?
Going is reported as Good on Turf.
What is the Racing Alpha AI top pick for the 8:41 Worcester?
The AI top-rated runner is Saccary (score 73.6, best price 2.20). Methodology: ratings combine OR, RPR, TS, trainer 14-day form, days since last run and going.
Who is the favourite for the 8:41 Worcester?
The market favourite is Saccary at a best price of 2.20.
Racing Post verdict
Third-partyThis looks to be a good opportunity for PLAYFUL FOX to get off the mark after he unseated last time. The main danger is Saccary.
Racing Post pick: Playful Fox
Editorial verdict from Racing Post via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha.
Betting forecast
Formbook2/1 Playful Fox, 11/4 Saccary, 13/2 Aquifolia, 7/1 We Ain't Walking, 9/1 East End Girl, 10/1 Ballylicky Bay, 12/1 Fond Farewell, 25/1 Dynamite Defense
Formbook's pre-race odds estimate — not market prices.
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