June 06 / 14.20 Worcester

14.20

Good

CopyBet Supporting UK Horse Racing Handicap Chase (Arc Summer Chase Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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CopyBet Supporting UK Horse Racing Handicap Chase (Arc Summer Chase Series Qualifier)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 6634-2 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 5lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
0-7 over fences but ran big race in defeat when second at Fontwell (3m2f, good) last month, looking the likely winner until collared on run-in; one of two for the stable and a player off same mark again today.
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1st

3

10th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

16:00 Fontwell

Gata Ban

10st 7lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Neil Mulholland

No match for Ballyfinn when having to settle for second place over C&D (good) last month, but opened her account over fences at Worcester (2m7f, good) on Saturday; shoulders a 7lb penalty and this looks tougher.

13/8

1st

11

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Worcester

Gata Ban

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Neil Mulholland

0-7 over fences but ran big race in defeat when second at Fontwell (3m2f, good) last month, looking the likely winner until collared on run-in; one of two for the stable and a player off same mark again today.

13/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5221-1 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Broke his duck over hurdles after a few near misses and made a winning start to fences at Perth (3m) on his return from a break last month, albeit narrowly with the second making a costly error at the last; lacked fluency there but kept on well and, although a 6lb higher mark asks a question, another bold bid can be expected.
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1st

1

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

The Flying Poet

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Profited from a final-fence mistake from Defying Gravity to make winning C&D chase debut (good to soft; 7-4 favourite, from 6lb lower) in May; didn't jump with fluency when runner-up at Worcester (beaten over 8l) next time; back from wind surgery, with headgear also tweaked.

11/4

2nd

2

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Worcester

The Flying Poet

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Broke his duck over hurdles after a few near misses and made a winning start to fences at Perth (3m) on his return from a break last month, albeit narrowly with the second making a costly error at the last; lacked fluency there but kept on well and, although a 6lb higher mark asks a question, another bold bid can be expected.

11/4

1st

2

13th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:43 Perth

The Flying Poet

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Runner-up four times over hurdles prior to getting off the mark in a tight finish here (3m, good; 13-8 favourite, added tongue-tie) last September; off since and set to make chasing debut but there's no reason why he shouldn't take to fences; merits respect.

11/4

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 22P9-3

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Point and dual bumper winner in 2025; runner-up in two 2m7f novice hurdles in October but pulled up on handicap debut the following month and has offered little in two runs this spring since a break, including when beaten 24l on last month's chase debut; probably on a workable mark but needs the cheekpieces to have a positive effect.
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1st

10

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Worcester

Axel Bleue

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Irish point win in 2025 was followed by two bumper successes in Britain; failed to win over hurdles since though and he hasn't looked about to score over fences of late either; probably needs more weight off his back.

9/1

3rd

5

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Worcester

Axel Bleue

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Point and dual bumper winner in 2025; runner-up in two 2m7f novice hurdles in October but pulled up on handicap debut the following month and has offered little in two runs this spring since a break, including when beaten 24l on last month's chase debut; probably on a workable mark but needs the cheekpieces to have a positive effect.

12/1

3rd

2

20th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

16:20 Ffos Las

Axel Bleue

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Point and dual bumper winner in 2025; runner-up in two 2m7f novice hurdles in October but pulled up on handicap debut the next month and again ran moderately on his return, albeit back in a novice.

7/1

Form: 2345-1 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Showed the benefit of April's reappearance when back up to a more suitable stamina test off a reduced mark and winning at Warwick (3m, good) the following month; back up 3lb but Freddie Keighley can claim his full allowance; a big player if repeating the effort.
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5th

5

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

16:40 Market Rasen

Redbridge Rambler

11st 4lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Appreciated the step back up to 3m when winning at Warwick (good) in May but he was a well-held fourth when favourite at Worcester (2m7f) last month; has bit to prove again after that and this is competitive.

6/1

4th

7

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Worcester

Redbridge Rambler

11st 9lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Showed the benefit of April's reappearance when back up to a more suitable stamina test off a reduced mark and winning at Warwick (3m, good) the following month; back up 3lb but Freddie Keighley can claim his full allowance; a big player if repeating the effort.

6/1

Form: U8539-

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won for three years and struggles for consistency; made an encouraging return when third at Hereford (3m1f, good) in March but couldn't back it up when well beaten at Bangor in refitted cheekpieces last time; blinkers now replace them but others appeal more.
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4th

5

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:52 Worcester

Atlanta Brave

11st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

Struggles for consistency and has gone backwards since finishing third at Hereford in March (3m1f, good); first-time blinkers did nothing for him last time and they're retained.

10/1

5th

9

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Worcester

Atlanta Brave

11st 5lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Kerry Lee

Hasn't won for three years and struggles for consistency; made an encouraging return when third at Hereford (3m1f, good) in March but couldn't back it up when well beaten at Bangor in refitted cheekpieces last time; blinkers now replace them but others appeal more.

66/1

9th

2

18th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

13:52 Bangor-on-Dee

Atlanta Brave

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

Has become bitterly disappointing but handicapped accordingly and his third at Hereford was better (3m1f, good); cheekpieces are back on but they'd done little for him previously.

10/1

Form: 72P32-

Last run: 81 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m3f at Exeter off 1lb lower in March 2025; inconsistent in five starts last season for Jeremy Scott, signing off with a fair second back at Exeter two and a half months ago; has changed hands since and goes back up in trip on stable debut with a visor added; on a good mark if able to put his best foot forward.
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5th

2

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Worcester

Captain Boudet

11st 13lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Led but didn't over-race in the first-time visor on this month's stable debut here (good), the 2m7f trip appearing more the issue; 3f drop all to the good, likewise a mark back below his last winning one.

7/1

6th

3

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Worcester

Captain Boudet

12st 0lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Won over 2m3f at Exeter off 1lb lower in March 2025; inconsistent in five starts last season for Jeremy Scott, signing off with a fair second back at Exeter two and a half months ago; has changed hands since and goes back up in trip on stable debut with a visor added; on a good mark if able to put his best foot forward.

7/1

2nd

4

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 4

15:30 Exeter

Captain Boudet

11st 7lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Jeremy Scott

Ended last season with a C&D success in sole chase attempt at Exeter; inconsistent this term but the return to this scenario may have a positive effect.

5/1

Form: U2FP2-

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Multiple hurdles winner at up to 3m2f, including on a sound surface; 0-6 over fences but went very close at Doncaster (3m2f, good to soft) in March having looked the likely winner; leading contender from an unchanged mark, if repeating that effort.
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8th

6

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Worcester

Jongleur DEtoiles

11st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Multiple hurdles winner at up to 3m2f, including on a sound surface; 0-6 over fences but went very close at Doncaster (3m2f, good to soft) in March having looked the likely winner; leading contender from an unchanged mark, if repeating that effort.

9/2

2

10th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:38 Sedgefield

Jongleur DEtoiles

11st 9lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Multiple hurdles winner at up to 3m2f, including on a sound surface; 0-6 over fences but went very close having looked the likely winner at Doncaster (3m2f, good to soft) latest; big player from an unchanged mark, if repeating that effort.

13/8

2nd

2

13th Mar 2026

Good

3m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:39 Doncaster

Jongleur DEtoiles

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Two wins over hurdles last season (3m/3m2f, good/good to soft); has failed to finish in three of his five starts over fences, best run when second at Taunton in December (2m7f, good); could go well but a bit risky.

13/2

Form: 41482- C

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
On the same mark as when winning over hurdles (2m7f, good) last summer, ridden by James King; shaped as though the run was needed in March on return from an absence, before finishing a well-beaten second of three on chase debut the following month; has since undergone wind surgery and retains potential over fences.
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3rd

1

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Worcester

Jullou De Grissay

12st 0lb

J: Mr James King

T: Charlie Longsdon

Hurdle winner here (2m7f, good) last August for previous yard but he's had a rocky ride for this one, including on last two chase starts (the latest following wind surgery); hard to be confident of a revival.

12/1

9th

4

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Worcester

Jullou De Grissay

11st 13lb

J: Mr James King

T: Charlie Longsdon

On the same mark as when winning over hurdles (2m7f, good) last summer, ridden by James King; shaped as though the run was needed in March on return from an absence, before finishing a well-beaten second of three on chase debut the following month; has since undergone wind surgery and retains potential over fences.

16/1

2nd

2

16th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

16:22 Hereford

Jullou De Grissay

11st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Charlie Longsdon

Only 3lb higher than the mark he won off over hurdles (2m7f, good) last summer and he's a dual point winner who should make a chaser; below par last time but after quite a break.

15/8

Form: 5PP3-3

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 7lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Point winner in April but his rules form is modest; although placed under Jess Stewart on both recent runs in hunter chases, he's been well held; needs to find plenty more back in handicap company.
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7th

6

26th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

18:33 Bangor-on-Dee

Est Illic

10st 11lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Won three-runner point in April but struggled when back in a handicap chase three weeks ago, and this veteran needs to respond very positively to a change of headgear (usually wears cheekpieces).

33/1

10th

10

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Worcester

Est Illic

10st 7lb

J: Miss Jess Stewart

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Point winner in April but his rules form is modest; although placed under Jess Stewart on both recent runs in hunter chases, he's been well held; needs to find plenty more back in handicap company.

100/1

3rd

2

13th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:00 Newton Abbot

Est Illic

12st 0lb

J: Miss Jess Stewart

T: Ryan Bradford

Recent point winner but a modest performer under rules these days and his Ludlow third was remote.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 44/54-

Last run: 81 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
£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.
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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

Form: 899-46

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

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Payout
Exacta £28.50
Straight Forecast £30.77
Tricast £165.51
Trifecta £426.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Redbridge Rambler

POSTDATA:

The Flying Poet

SPOTLIGHT:

Jongleur d'Etoiles

WEST COUNTRY:

Captain Boudet

The Times:

Gata Ban

Daily Mail:

Jack To Bat

The Star:

The Flying Poet

Daily Record:

The Flying Poet

Telegraph:

Jongleur d'Etoiles

D Express:

Captain Boudet

TOPSPEED:

Redbridge Rambler

Daily Mirror:

Redbridge Rambler

The Guardian:

Gata Ban