Result · Worcester · Wednesday 19 August 2026
7:38 Worcester result: Royal Rhythm wins the Copybet Follow Us On X Handicap Hurdle Race (Div II)
Royal Rhythm won the 7:38 at Worcester on Wednesday 19 August 2026, beating the 3/1 favourite Crafty Gael by 9½ lengths. Ridden by Richie McLernon for trainer Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill, the ten-year-old was sent off at 11/2 and covered the 2m4f on good ground in 4m 55.72s. Bound For Glory was a further 2¾ lengths back in third at 4/1. Usyk, Onehundredneighty were non-runners.
7:38 Worcester full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Royal Rhythm (IRE) 10yo · 11-7 · b |
Richie McLernon Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill | — | 11/2 | 87 |
| 2 |
Crafty Gael (IRE) 7yo · 11-9 · tp |
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy | 9½ l | 3/1FAV | 89 |
| 3 |
Bound For Glory (GB) 4yo · 11-12 |
Ciaran Gethings Robert Stephens | 2¾ l | 4/1 | 96 |
| 4 |
Bannister (FR) 9yo · 11-11 · claim 3lb |
Tom Broughton Nick Kent | 14 l | 15/2 | 94 |
| 5 |
Brooklyn Lullaby (GB) 6yo · 10-6 |
Harry Bannister Michael & David Easterby | 3¾ l | 4/1 | 72 |
| 6 |
Ghost Jury (IRE) 7yo · 10-10 |
Ben Jones Kayley Woollacott | 23 l | 9/2 | 76 |
| 7 |
Cosmic Spirit (GB) 4yo · 9-9 · ht · claim 7lb |
Mr Joseph Stevenson Ben Case | 1½ l | 100/1 | 71 |
| 8 |
Boskill Borden (IRE) 7yo · 10-9 · v · claim 5lb |
Shane Fenelon David Rees | ½ l | 20/1 | 80 |
Non-runners: Usyk, Onehundredneighty
Worcester 7:38 returns
7:38 Worcester result: FAQs
Who won the 7:38 at Worcester on Wednesday 19 August 2026?
Royal Rhythm, ridden by Richie McLernon and trained by Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill, at a starting price of 11/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Crafty Gael, the 3/1 favourite, finished second, 9½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
4m 55.72s over 2m4f on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Usyk, Onehundredneighty. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
