July 01 / 14.20 Worcester

14.20

Good

Worcestershire Ambassadors Handicap Chase (Arc Summer Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 2m 0f 110y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Worcestershire Ambassadors Handicap Chase (Arc Summer Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.20
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 3343-4 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Fair bumper winner; yet to add to that over hurdles but she has made the frame on all her six runs, a non-staying fourth in 2m4f Fakenham novice in May on latest; needs considering back in trip for her chasing debut.
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5

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

17:00 Uttoxeter

Merely A Detail

11st 1lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Toby Bulgin

Winless over hurdles but she made a successful chasing debut in 2m Worcester handicap 23 days ago; up 5lb but not taken lightly.

11/2

1st

8

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Worcester

Merely A Detail

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Toby Bulgin

Fair bumper winner; yet to add to that over hurdles but she has made the frame on all her six runs, a non-staying fourth in 2m4f Fakenham novice in May on latest; needs considering back in trip for her chasing debut.

10/1

4th

6

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 3

15:28 Fakenham

Merely A Detail

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Toby Bulgin

Good-ground bumper winner who has made the frame on all five hurdling starts, most recently when third of 13 (just behind Lady Kara) in Stratford maiden (2m, good) a fortnight ago; her tendency to race too freely remains a nagging concern but she's a contender if her stamina holds out over this new trip.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 49-343

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden hurdler; yet to offer much in two runs in this sphere, hooded when a well-held third of four in 2m4f handicap here 25 days ago; lots more is required from 2lb out of the handicap.
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2nd

3

13th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:42 Newton Abbot

Miss Denver

10st 5lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Maiden who is not living up to her pedigree but seemed to enjoy front-running role and ran best race yet when clear second of ten in Worcester handicap chase (2m, good) 12 days ago; must be considered after that effort.

9/4

2nd

10

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Worcester

Miss Denver

10st 2lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Modest maiden hurdler; yet to offer much in two runs in this sphere, hooded when a well-held third of four in 2m4f handicap here 25 days ago; lots more is required from 2lb out of the handicap.

10/1

Form: 3613-5 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 12st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Fair winning 2m hurdler who wasn't discredited when fifth in 2m5f handicap at Market Rasen in May; much respected now going chasing.
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3rd

1

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Worcester

Lord Chamberlain

12st 1lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Dom Elsworth & Ryan Hatch

Fair winning 2m hurdler who wasn't discredited when fifth in 2m5f handicap at Market Rasen in May; much respected now going chasing.

8/1

5th

5

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

19:32 Market Rasen

Lord Chamberlain

11st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Dominic Elsworth

Displayed considerable improvement when winning easily by 12l on last month's handicap hurdle debut at Hereford (2m, good); managed only third under 7lb penalty here (2m2f, good) eight days later and is another 5lb higher today, but he moves up in trip again and remains of interest.

11/4

3rd

1

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

Lord Chamberlain

12st 2lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Dominic Elsworth

Fair maiden on the Flat who greatly advanced his form on his handicap hurdle debut when scoring easily at Hereford (2m) eight days ago; major shout under a 7lb penalty.

Evs

Form: 1420-3 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Much improved for Tom Lacey last season when a three-time 2m hurdles winner; off six months and made a promising start in this sphere with third of five in 2m1f handicap at Stratford 32 days ago, running on late under a patient ride; one to be interested in off a 2lb lower mark.
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4th

7

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Worcester

Turpin Gold

11st 6lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Much improved for Tom Lacey last season when a three-time 2m hurdles winner; off six months and made a promising start in this sphere with third of five in 2m1f handicap at Stratford 32 days ago, running on late under a patient ride; one to be interested in off a 2lb lower mark.

9/2

3rd

3

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

19:50 Stratford

Turpin Gold

11st 8lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Four-times winning hurdler making a belated debut over fences after six-month break; hard to fancy unless there is a move in the market.

5/1

1

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:50 Ffos Las

Turpin Gold

12st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

3-6 since returning from long absence for new stable this spring; only fourth off today's mark at Worcester (2m, good) last month but possibly had a bit too much use made of him there; remains very much of interest.

7/4

Form: 6P-P81 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Cut little ice in a handful of runs over hurdles but this Irish point runner-up was much improved on his chasing debut when a 28-1 winner of nine-runner handicap over C&D two weeks ago; up 5lb but open to progress, so he's a player.
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3rd

3

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Worcester

Greer Hill

10st 13lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Nothing special over hurdles but made an immediate impact over fences, scoring at this track (2m, good; 28-1) last month; unable to replicate that form when beaten 47l over the same C&D three weeks ago and needs to bounce back on this step back up in trip.

6/1

5th

9

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Worcester

Greer Hill

10st 8lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Cut little ice in a handful of runs over hurdles but this Irish point runner-up was much improved on his chasing debut when a 28-1 winner of nine-runner handicap over C&D two weeks ago; up 5lb but open to progress, so he's a player.

7/2

1st

6

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:05 Worcester

Greer Hill

11st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

0-6 over hurdles, having been well beaten in three handicaps this spring (2m1f-2m4f; cheekpieces added last time); last year's Irish point second offers a ray of hope on this chasing debut but it still takes a big leap of faith to support him.

20/1

Form: PP4-3P D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Ended his time over hurdles for Dan Skelton under something of a cloud; not disgraced on yard/chasing debut with third in 2m4f handicap here but pulled up in 2m7f handicap chase back here 20 days ago; has something to prove now.
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6th

5

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Worcester

Disco Davis

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Ended his time over hurdles for Dan Skelton under something of a cloud; not disgraced on yard/chasing debut with third in 2m4f handicap here but pulled up in 2m7f handicap chase back here 20 days ago; has something to prove now.

14/1

10

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Worcester

Disco Davis

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Very inconsistent for Dan Skelton last season but ran well from the front when third here (2m4f, good) on stable debut three weeks ago and won't mind if the ground is much slower today (has won on heavy); unexposed over this sort of trip; a possible if in the right mood again.

14/1

3rd

8

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:32 Worcester

Disco Davis

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Heavy-ground 2m hurdle winner when with Dan Skelton; changed hands for 1,000gns since being beaten more than 16l in a Stratford seller in March; 2lb lower for chase debut but can only suggest a watching brief at present.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7116-1 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Made light of a five-month absence when gaining a third chasing win in his last four runs in 2m Warwick handicap in May; up 5lb but not taken lightly.
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2

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Worcester

Neigh Botha

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Made light of a five-month absence when gaining a third chasing win in his last four runs in 2m Warwick handicap in May; up 5lb but not taken lightly.

11/4

1st

8

4th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 4

15:15 Warwick

Neigh Botha

10st 13lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won at Southwell (2m, good) in October but looked set to be second when left in the lead at Bangor; however, only 2lb higher now and he reportedly finished lame in November on his final run.

13/2

1st

3

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Neigh Botha

11st 13lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Watch the weather as all his best form is on good ground, including latest comfortable win at Southwell (2m); could deal with the 6lb rise under suitable conditions.

7/2

Form: PPUPP- D

Last run: 139 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Signed off for Charles and Adam Pogson with 2m5f Fakenham chasing win last May; has failed to complete on all his five runs for his current stable however, tried in cheekpieces when pulled up at Leicester (2m4f) in February last time.
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3

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Worcester

Stormin Crossgales

11st 12lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

Signed off for Charles and Adam Pogson with 2m5f Fakenham chasing win last May; has failed to complete on all his five runs for his current stable however, tried in cheekpieces when pulled up at Leicester (2m4f) in February last time.

66/1

4

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 25y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Stormin Crossgales

11st 7lb

J: Miss Clara Brewitt

T: Max Young

Four chase wins last season and he's well handicapped on his best form; however, he's struggled this term; cheekpieces go on.

66/1

5

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 67y

Class 3

15:45 Haydock

Stormin Crossgales

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Max Young

Four chase wins last season and well handicapped on his best form; however, pulled up on first two runs this term and 200-1 when unseating early at Ludlow last month; plenty to prove.

100/1

Form: 2/4-44 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Gained a first chasing success at Doncaster (2m) last February; infrequently raced since and he came in a well-held fourth of five in 2m5f Fakenham handicap 31 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.
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1st

4

26th Jul 2026

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

17:42 Uttoxeter

Tommy Cullen

11st 11lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Matt Crawley

1-4 over hurdles in 2022-23 and he's since been 1-12 over fences; peak form came in 2m chases early in 2025 and there have been a couple of significant absences since; the backward steps on last two chase starts, however, prompt some caution on this return to hurdling in first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

4

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Worcester

Tommy Cullen

11st 11lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Matt Crawley

Gained a first chasing success at Doncaster (2m) last February; infrequently raced since and he came in a well-held fourth of five in 2m5f Fakenham handicap 31 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

7/1

4th

5

31st May 2026

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:37 Fakenham

Tommy Cullen

10st 13lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Matt Crawley

Hit prolonged flat spots before keeping on for modest fourth over 2m on latest two appearances, the latest at Warwick this month; on a good mark now and this step back up in trip could be the right move but it remains to be seen whether Jack Quinlan can keep him in touch this time.

4/1

Form: 4/54-P

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden hurdler; yet to offer much in three runs sent chasing though, undergoing wind surgery before pulled up in 2m7f handicap chase here 25 days ago; blinkers and tongue strap go on here.
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6

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Worcester

Jack To Bat

11st 9lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Fair maiden hurdler; yet to offer much in three runs sent chasing though, undergoing wind surgery before pulled up in 2m7f handicap chase here 25 days ago; blinkers and tongue strap go on here.

20/1

1

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Worcester

Jack To Bat

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

£130,000 buy after runner-up in an Irish point in 2023 and showed promise over hurdles, but his two efforts since switched to fences/handicaps this year have been disappointing; wore this headgear when a remote fourth of four at Wetherby (3m, good to soft) in March and has since undergone wind surgery.

12/1

4th

3

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

15:47 Wetherby

Jack To Bat

11st 7lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Point runner-up who also showed ability over hurdles; tailed off at 17-2 on last month's chase/handicap debut at Chepstow but that was his first run since last April and he may have needed it; wears first-time cheekpieces and the step up in trip could be a firm plus; interesting for in-form yard.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £124.90
Straight Forecast £107.34
Tricast £486.15
Trifecta £1400.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Greer Hill

The Guardian:

Neigh Botha

SPOTLIGHT:

Turpin Gold

WEST COUNTRY:

Miss Denver

Daily Mail:

Lord Chamberlain

TOPSPEED:

Greer Hill

POSTDATA:

Greer Hill

Daily Mirror:

Greer Hill

Daily Record:

Greer Hill

D Express:

Neigh Botha

The Sun:

Neigh Botha

The Star:

Neigh Botha

The Times:

Turpin Gold

Telegraph:

Turpin Gold