July 01 / 13.20 Worcester

13.20

Good

Perrigo Consultant Tax Saving Handicap Chase (Arc Summer Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 2m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Perrigo Consultant Tax Saving Handicap Chase (Arc Summer Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2P9-33

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

15th Sep 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

16:00 Uttoxeter

Axel Bleue

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Two wins at Worcester this year; beaten a neck by Mt Fugi Park (1lb worse off) in between; had wind surgery after that defeat, so may come out on top this time.

7/4

1st

3

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:08 Worcester

Axel Bleue

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Remote third to Gata Ban here in June when in this headgear combination for the first time (retained since) but he won narrowly on his return visit and nearly followed up a month ago; 4lb higher than for that defeat but this lightly raced gelding has since had a wind operation.

11/4

2nd

8

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Worcester

Axel Bleue

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Landed a couple of bumpers last year and got his act together on his third chase start when scoring over C&D (good) three weeks ago, just ahead of Gwash; there should be more to come with that first win under his belt and he's another with possibilities.

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 876-53

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won maiden hurdle in 2024; best effort for a long time when third of 11 here (2m7f, good; closely matched with Pike Road) in June but he was beaten too far in one previous chase start under rules, at Taunton last November, to have confidence now back over fences.
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5th

8

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Worcester

Gwash

11st 4lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Placed over C&D on latest hurdling start in June and went close over fences here (also 2m7f, good) the following month; not quite in same form in his last two chases, though, and seemingly not as good as he was.

8/1

3rd

7

15th Sep 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

16:00 Uttoxeter

Gwash

10st 8lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has the beating of Axel Bleue on their Worcester form in July (2m7f, good; 9lb better off for 0.75l), but was a long way behind both him and Mt Fugi Park when 27l seventh over same C&D last time (made a bad mistake three out); could bounce back.

10/1

7th

7

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Worcester

Gwash

11st 4lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Hasn't won since landing a Warwick maiden hurdle in April 2024; has an inconsistent profile but ran well on his second start over fences when runner-up to Axel Bleue over C&D (good) three weeks ago; that run puts him in with a shout.

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 068P-2

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Career has had its ups and downs but he won two chases (3m1f and 3m6f) in March 2025 and ran one of his better races of the year when second of five at Stratford (3m4f, good to firm; blinkers replaced cheekpieces) in May; capable of going well over this lesser test if holding his form.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

22nd Sep 2026

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

16:32 Fontwell

Yes Day

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Not firing on all cylinders this season but was second to a course specialist at Market Rasen (about 3m1f, good) in July and should find this easier than the 0-120 race he contested at Worcester last month; continues to slip down the weights; probably won't be far away.

5/2

4th

6

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:02 Worcester

Yes Day

11st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

He's on a reduced mark and has been in pretty good heart since these blinkers went on; however, he needs something extra if he's to post a first win since March 2025, and a longer trip is probably preference.

13/2

2nd

2

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

16:40 Market Rasen

Yes Day

12st 1lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Career has had its ups and downs but he won two chases (3m1f and 3m6f) in March 2025 and he's been placed at Stratford (second of five) and Worcester (third of 11) in his last two runs; remains well treated off 10lb lower than his last success and he's in the mix back up in trip.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 13283- BF

Last run: 74 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Successful handicap hurdle debut at Wetherby (about 2m5f, good) last October; no match at all for the winner on chase debut at Bangor (about 2m4f, good) in April but the return to this longer trip can help; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces; yard runs two.
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1st

4

8th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

16:38 Bangor-on-Dee

Duel Au Soleil

11st 6lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Encouraging start over fences in 2026 when in the frame over C&D and at Worcester (2m7f) but not so good under more patient tactics when a well-held second of five at Stratford (2m3f) in July; freshened up since though and no surprise to see him bounce back in a change of headgear.

5/1

2nd

1

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

14:15 Stratford

Duel Au Soleil

11st 10lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Won over hurdles last season and made pretty good start to chasing career when third of seven at Bangor (2m4f, good; wore cheekpieces) in April; weakened out of contention on run-in at Worcester (2m7f, good; first-time visor) this month but drops back in trip here and remains of interest.

11/4

4th

1

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Worcester

Duel Au Soleil

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Successful handicap hurdle debut at Wetherby (about 2m5f, good) last October; no match at all for the winner on chase debut at Bangor (about 2m4f, good) in April but the return to this longer trip can help; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces; yard runs two.

9/2

Form: 1U2-63

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Consistent either side of two wins at about 2m4f last December (good to soft and heavy) but there's nothing eyecatching about his mark now and he needs to find extra for the new trip.
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6th

6

22nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

15:57 Fontwell

Atreides

10st 12lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

In fairly good form over fences this season and ran big race when third in C&D (good) hurdle 16 days ago, looking likely winner until succumbing in closing stages; up in grade today but still on a good hurdle mark; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor; can make his presence felt again.

4/1

3rd

2

6th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

14:20 Fontwell

Atreides

11st 12lb

J: Laurie Gallacher

T: Neil Mulholland

Won two chases on ground slower than good in December (2m4f/2m3f) and has been running fairly well over fences this season; well beaten when reverting to hurdling last month but might be perked up by a change of headgear here and is on a good mark.

10/1

13th

10

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:08 Worcester

Atreides

11st 8lb

J: Laurie Gallacher

T: Neil Mulholland

Won twice over fences within a week last December; some minor honours since and edging back down the weights for this first hurdle race since February 2025 but trying this longer trip on penultimate start resulted in his worst recent performance; 10lb claimer is recruited.

16/1

Form: P4P-P3 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Has had some modest results since going close on yard debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) before Christmas; others much higher up the list.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:38 Worcester

Doyouknowwhatimean

10st 13lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Gary Hanmer

All four chase wins came around 2m when trained by Dan Skelton; ran well on yard debut in December but little to show for his eight subsequent runs; has dropped to a dangerous mark, however.

20/1

4th

1

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Worcester

Doyouknowwhatimean

12st 0lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Three places and 59l ahead of Betty's Tiara over C&D last week (good), though still well held himself and simply isn't coming very close at present to recording a first win beyond 2m1f; 5lb badly in compared to future mark.

16/1

Form: 456-42 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Two hurdle wins in 2025, at about 3m on good and soft, and his recent second here was a return to form; has lower chase mark but hard to assess back over fences, having weakened on chase debut then unseated rider three out at Ludlow (still led sole remaining rival) that month; shade to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

15th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:00 Uttoxeter

Pike Road

11st 12lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

C&D winner off 2lb lower last November (soft) but mainly below that form since, including last time when well beaten over C&D after pulling too hard in first time visor (discarded); should fare better.

12/1

7th

6

26th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

16:12 Uttoxeter

Pike Road

10st 11lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Runner-up at Worcester before another disappointing run over fences (0-3); no surprise to see him back hurdling but the first-time visor is a grey area; others perhaps safer.

9/1

Form: 1P4-24 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Two hurdle wins, most recently in February, but she's been out of luck in three chase runs, including when a remote last of four at Uttoxeter (about 3m, good) in June; has it to prove for now.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Worcester

I Am The Moon

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Two hurdle wins, most recently in February, but she's been out of luck in three chase runs, including when a remote last of four at Uttoxeter (about 3m, good) in June; has it to prove for now.

12/1

4th

3

4th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

15:30 Uttoxeter

I Am The Moon

10st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Failed to convince as a chaser in two attempts at last season; subsequently won over hurdles (2m3f, soft) but her form dipped afterwards; took step back in right direction when well-held second in four-runner hurdle last month (3m2f, good to firm) but needs another on this return to fences.

6/1

2nd

2

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 2f 83y

Class 4

15:35 Stratford

I Am The Moon

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Seemingly back in good nick when winning readily at Doncaster (2m3f, soft) in February but ended last season with two lesser efforts (3m/2m7f) and has questions to answer again over this new trip.

4/1

Form: 1346-7 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner on debut in 2023; finally off the mark over hurdles (2m7f, good) last September but she's run to an ordinary level back in handicaps on last two starts and goes chasing with something to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

15th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:00 Uttoxeter

Bettys Tiara

11st 4lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Won a C&D maiden hurdle last September (good); back to form after a couple of chase runs when winning at Worcester in first-time blinkers last month (good; form not worked out particularly well); up 4lb; blinkers retained; a possible.

11/4

1st

6

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:08 Worcester

Bettys Tiara

11st 10lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Won maiden at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last September but has lost her way; tried chasing on last two starts; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

20/1

8th

3

24th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 5

15:15 Uttoxeter

Bettys Tiara

12st 0lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Won maiden hurdle here (2m7f, good) in September but has lost her way since, and was tailed off on recent chasing debut; might be aided by the refitted tongue-tie but it takes a big leap of faith to support her.

20/1

Form: F5PP-1

Last run: 50 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Had a spell in the doldrums for previous yard, so was well treated on debut for this one at Hereford (2m5f, good) in May when having a match in safe keeping from a fair way out; that form amounted to little (second well below best then and since) but this one has gone back up just 2lb and should stay this first attempt beyond 2m5f under rules.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

19:12 Newton Abbot

Quick Sharpener

12st 1lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Had a spell in the doldrums for previous yard, so was well treated on debut for this one at Hereford (2m5f, good) in May when having a match in safe keeping from a fair way out; on similar mark here but he was tailed off at Worcester (2m7f, good) last month and needs to bounce back after another wind operation.

10/1

10th

2

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Worcester

Quick Sharpener

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Had a spell in the doldrums for previous yard, so was well treated on debut for this one at Hereford (2m5f, good) in May when having a match in safe keeping from a fair way out; that form amounted to little (second well below best then and since) but this one has gone back up just 2lb and should stay this first attempt beyond 2m5f under rules.

11/2

1st

1

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 4

15:08 Hereford

Quick Sharpener

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Struggled last season on final three runs for the Newland/Insole yard; however, he won off 4lb higher at Bangor (2m4f, good) last April so has a handy mark to work with if a change of scenery has prompted a revival; new yard is enjoying a good month; remains in the same ownership.

13/8

Form: 75P1P- BF

Last run: 152 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Three chase wins since April 2025, at 2m and 2m4f, but he was pulled up in two of his last three starts for Olly Murphy and has a stamina query over the new trip on first run since January.
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8

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Worcester

Gwennie May Jem

11st 3lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Three chase wins since April 2025, at 2m and 2m4f, but he was pulled up in two of his last three starts for Olly Murphy and has a stamina query over the new trip on first run since January.

20/1

3

30th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Ffos Las

Gwennie May Jem

11st 11lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Proved hugely resurgent with easy win at Lingfield (2m4f, soft) last week on third start for new stable, taking chase record to 3-10; well handicapped under a penalty that is partly offset by Lewis Saunders taking off 3lb; future mark 4lb higher; respected.

11/10

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Payout
Exacta £44.50
Straight Forecast £39.30
Tricast £295.35
Trifecta £174.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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The Times:

Pike Road

TOPSPEED:

Yes Day

POSTDATA:

Axel Bleue

The Guardian:

Atreides

The Sun:

Pike Road

The Star:

Pike Road

Daily Record:

Pike Road

WEST COUNTRY:

Yes Day

D Express:

Yes Day

Daily Mirror:

Yes Day

RP RATINGS:

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LAMBOURN:

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Telegraph:

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Daily Mail:

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