July 02 / 14.45 Worcester

14.45

Good

Rory Daly Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 2m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Rory Daly Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 5654-5 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 12st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Has five course wins (three over C&D), the last of those in June last year off 2lb higher mark; hasn't been placed since but can never be written off around here.
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3rd

3

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Worcester

Tiger Orchid

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Safely held in last two chases but beat Secret Trix by 4l to score at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) on latest hurdling start in June and is now only 2lb above that mark; also suited by this track; can make his presence felt.

7/1

6th

3

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Worcester

Tiger Orchid

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

All three chase wins have been over C&D, including in this equivalent race in 2023; equally effective over hurdles with three wins, the most recent at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last month; last of five finishers when back over fences at Cartmel (3m1f, good) last time but cannot be dismissed around here.

12/1

5th

4

26th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 4

15:50 Cartmel

Tiger Orchid

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

All good since joining Stuart Edmonds and deserved his 2m7f win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (by 4l; good); up 4lb for this return to fences but he's a three-time winner in this discipline.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 571-66 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Scored off 3lb lower mark at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) in April but well held subsequently at Fakenham (3m5f, good) and here over hurdles in May; looks too high in the weights.
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4

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

14:00 Newcastle

Chemical Warfare

12st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: David Pipe

He's struggled on his last four starts but is now 3lb lower than when winning at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) last April and his southern trainer has a very healthy 24% strike-rate here; interesting, especially if backed.

12/1

3

18th Nov 2025

Good

2m 6f 10y

Class 4

14:45 Lingfield

Chemical Warfare

11st 10lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Went up 40lb for winning six handicap chases last season (also won twice over hurdles); below par in three runs this season; needs to bounce back after a 139-day break.

10/1

2

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Worcester

Chemical Warfare

11st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Scored off 3lb lower mark at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) in April but well held subsequently at Fakenham (3m5f, good) and here over hurdles in May; looks too high in the weights.

12/1

Form: 1535-1

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Had been regressive over hurdles following a win at Huntingdon in February, but stepped up on his chasing debut when successful at Southwell (3m3f, good) in May with all headgear removed (also left off here); stamina appears to be his forte and he should run well off 3lb higher mark.
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3rd

4

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

15:15 Uttoxeter

Jubilant

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

No shortage of racing or success as a chaser or hurdler and he comfortably made the most of a reduced mark in five-runner hurdle race at Plumpton (3m1f, good) in May, easily the best of his three runs this spring; back up 5lb since showing that best hurdles form but he has to be taken seriously.

4/1

1st

3

26th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

19:39 Plumpton

Jubilant

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Ended 2025 with emphatic win from the front at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft), his third chase success, but returned from a break with two disappointing runs (chase/hurdle) towards end of last season and has something to prove.

8/1

Form: 1P41-1 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Boasts an impressive strike-rate over fences (7-9) despite undergoing three wind ops; at his best with cheekpieces back on (retained) when scoring at Stratford (2m4f, good) in May; stays well and must be on the shortlist once again.
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1st

2

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Kempton

Village Master

12st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Good strike-rate over fences but held on last two starts and may be in the assessor's grip now; had wind surgery (his fourth) since last run.

7/1

4th

3

16th Sep 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

15:40 Uttoxeter

Village Master

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Has excellent 8-11 strike-rate over fences; behind Olivers Travels when fourth here (3m2f, good) on latest outing in July but still ran pretty well, and may yet have a better performance in him; raced mainly on good ground but has won on soft.

11/2

4th

7

27th Jul 2025

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 2

15:07 Uttoxeter

Village Master

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Some feat to have won eight of his ten starts over fences; another win looked unlikely when under the pump at Worcester last time (2m7f, good) but he responded admirably to lead when it mattered; a 4lb rise might not be too damaging but he's into classier company this time.

9/2

Form: 3P/4-P

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
All five wins over fences when trained by Paul Nicholls in 2022-23; won a point in May 2024; pulled up on first chase run since at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good to soft; 22-1) last month; hard to fancy.
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5

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Worcester

Hell Red

11st 11lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: D Summersby

All five wins over fences when trained by Paul Nicholls in 2022-23; won a point in May 2024; pulled up on first chase run since at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good to soft; 22-1) last month; hard to fancy.

33/1

1

5th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:00 Uttoxeter

Hell Red

12st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: D Summersby

Capable hurdler/chaser for Paul Nicholls; has been holding his own in hunter chases and he's still only an 8yo; may prefer longer trips these days.

12/1

1

5th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:00 Uttoxeter

Hell Red

12st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: D Summersby

Capable hurdler/chaser for Paul Nicholls; has been holding his own in hunter chases and he's still only an 8yo; may prefer longer trips these days.

12/1

Form: /P78-2

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles for Olly Murphy in 2023; made encouraging chasing debut in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when second to Jubilant at Southwell (3m3f, good) in May and there should be little between the pair here.
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6

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Worcester

Halondo

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won over hurdles for Olly Murphy in 2023; made encouraging chasing debut in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when second to Jubilant at Southwell (3m3f, good) in May and there should be little between the pair here.

3/1

2

20th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

14:50 Southwell

Halondo

11st 8lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Hurdle winner for Olly Murphy in 2023; well beaten on consecutive starts for Harriet Dickin at start of this year and made low-key stable debut last month but sports first-time cheekpieces for this chasing debut and may yet come good for Dan Skelton.

7/1

2

20th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

14:50 Southwell

Halondo

11st 8lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Hurdle winner for Olly Murphy in 2023; well beaten on consecutive starts for Harriet Dickin at start of this year and made low-key stable debut last month but sports first-time cheekpieces for this chasing debut and may yet come good for Dan Skelton.

7/1

Form: 1PP-14

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Landed his second win over fences at Southwell (3m1f, good) in May off 7lb lower mark; not so good back over hurdles at Southwell last month but comes into the mix on this return to chasing.
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5th

4

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Worcester

Always Busy

11st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Stamina to spare at tonight's trip, and he's representing last year's race-winning trainer and rider combination; never especially consistent, however, and last month's Hexham disappointment as favourite took his chasing strike-rate to 2-16; unclear what to expect.

5/1

6th

4

6th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

18:10 Hexham

Always Busy

11st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

1lb above last winning mark (3m, Southwell); knocking on the door at Taunton (3m4f; third) on penultimate start, and might have had a role to play in the Norfolk National at Fakenham (3m5f) latest but for falling three out.

9/2

10

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Always Busy

10st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Back in good nick for his two runs last month, latterly when close third to Wicked Thoughts at Taunton (3m4f, good); still unexposed over marathon trips and still on a workable mark; could have a say.

7/1

Form: 143P-3

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Encouraging third after a three-month break at Stratford (2m7f, good) last month; looks the type to be at his best in the summer and holds sound claims.
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8

19th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:00 Market Rasen

Fame And Fun

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Has returned from a break in good order and gave an in-form rival a right fright at Worcester (2m7f, good); won't mind rain.

11/2

8

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Worcester

Fame And Fun

10st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Encouraging third after a three-month break at Stratford (2m7f, good) last month; looks the type to be at his best in the summer and holds sound claims.

5/1

6

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:30 Stratford

Fame And Fun

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Won modest chase at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy) in January and is also suited by much faster ground but has become very inconsistent in recent years; others in this line-up have much more appealing profiles.

12/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Village Master

NEWMARKET:

Jubilant

TOPSPEED:

Halondo

The Times:

Fame And Fun

Daily Mirror:

Tiger Orchid

The Guardian:

Jubilant

D Express:

Jubilant

The Sun:

Jubilant

Daily Record:

Jubilant

RP RATINGS:

Village Master

POSTDATA:

Village Master

Telegraph:

Village Master

Daily Mail:

Village Master

The Star:

Village Master