Worcester Race 2 - Fbc Manby Bowdler 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Chase (Gbb Race)
SCORPIO RISING (4) First up and stormed home to win first up last preparation in a hurdle at Windsor. Added confidence with Sean Bowen doing the steering. Will go well. BILL JOYCE (1) First up from a spell of 32 weeks. Failed to finish in a hurdle at Warwick on Mar 8th and will be facing a significant drop in distance. Respect in this company. CATCH HIM DERRY (2) First up and ran over the top of them when winning first up last preparation in a hurdle at Newton Abbot on a heavy rated track. Winning chance in this line up. TALK TO THE MAN (5) First up and was dominant when winning by a margin of 5 1/2L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Taunton on a heavy surface. Looks set to run a place.

Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a 32 week spell. Didn't finish in a hurdle at Warwick and back to a shorter trip. Jockey Jonjo Oneill Jr has been successful aboard previously. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 226 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 08/03/2026 | - | CL3 | $17,706.00 | Warwick | 5230m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 77kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.00 |
| 99/4 | 20/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $18,101.00 | Haydock | 4007m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $1.83 |
| 14/23 | 01/05/2025 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | SOFT | R P Mclernon | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.55L | $11.00 |
| 99/17 | 05/04/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $73,778.00 | Aintree | 4964m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/01/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $73,778.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | SOFT | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 74.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 13L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/12/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $98,370.00 | Newbury | 4131m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 73kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/12/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $49,185.00 | Sandown | 3980m | SOFT | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 71kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.70 |
| 15/19 | 13/03/2024 | - | Standard Open NH Flat Race | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43.15L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Exeter | 3365m | HEAVY | Anthony Oneill | 74kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 13/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Warwick | 3218m | SOFT | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 71.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.25L | $2.15 |

Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and ran on hard when winning first up last preparation in a hurdle at Newton Abbot. Down in trip. Can go close.
Last Starts 563 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/17 | 05/04/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $73,778.00 | Aintree | 4964m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 72kg | - | 10-8-8-8-8-8-5-4 | 0 |
| 4.95L | $6.00 |
| 3/24 | 13/03/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $108,207.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 70kg | - | 18-17-18-16-14-8-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 09/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $33,446.00 | Exeter | 4649m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | 11-10-11-10-9-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $34,429.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 67.5kg | - | 8-8-5-4-4-3-6-6 | 0 |
| 8.75L | $7.00 |
| 99/15 | 23/11/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $98,370.00 | Haydock | 4881m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/10/2024 | - | CL3 | $18,346.00 | Newton Abbot | 4336m | HEAVY | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-6-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $3.30 |
| 1/16 | 19/04/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Ayr | 4892m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 68kg | - | - | 14 |
| 2.5L | $1.95 |
| 2/6 | 28/02/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Bangor | 4656m | HEAVY | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4-3-2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.75L | $2.75 |
| 1/12 | 17/01/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Southwell | 4882m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9-5-5-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.75L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 15/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Bangor | 3351m | HEAVY | S Oconnor | 70kg | - | - | 2 |
| 15L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Bangor | 3351m | HEAVY | S Oconnor | 70kg | - | - | 2 |
| 21L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | HEAVY | Tristan Durrell | 71kg | - | - | 1 |
| 31.95L | $9.50 |

Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 32 weeks. Jumped at $81.00 and came in 8th last start in a hurdle at Cheltenham. Leaving right out.
Last Starts 223 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/21 | 11/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | GOOD | Kevin Brogan | 73kg | - | 13-13-14-14-14-10-11-8 | 0 |
| 6.7L | $81.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $98,370.00 | Newbury | 4131m | GOOD | Kevin Brogan | 73kg | - | 5-6-6-6-6-4-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,723.00 | Newbury | 4131m | SOFT | Kevin Brogan | 70kg | - | 7-7-7-7-6-3-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 28/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | SOFT | Kevin Brogan | 72kg | - | 7-5-6-6-5-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $41.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and rounded them up to win first up last preparation in a hurdle at Windsor. Jockey Sean Bowen has been successful previously. Should put in a decent effort.
Last Starts 192 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 11/04/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $98,370.00 | Aintree | 4023m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 73kg | - | 10-9-9-9-9-6-7-7 | 0 |
| 10.65L | $8.50 |
| 1/17 | 07/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $78,696.00 | Sandown | 3984m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 75kg | - | 6-4-4-4-4-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 18/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Windsor | 4023m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | - | 8-7-7-8-8-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | CL3 | $10,526.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 71kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $1.83 |
| 1/9 | 21/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Perth | 4055m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 72kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $1.91 |
| 3/9 | 16/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | SOFT | Kevin Brogan | 72.5kg | - | 6-5-4-4-6-5-4-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,934.00 | Exeter | 3365m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 71kg | - | 7-7-6-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.75L | $4.75 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and shot clear to win by 5 1/2L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Taunton on a heavy surface. Displays good tactical speed. Watch the market moves.
Last Starts 193 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/12 | 10/04/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $98,370.00 | Aintree | 4964m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Newbury | 4131m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $1.83 |
| 1/8 | 03/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Taunton | 3823m | HEAVY | Harry Cobden | 71kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.75 |
| 4/11 | 22/03/2025 | - | Open NH Flat Race | $98,370.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-4 | 0 |
| 5.75L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 01/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Exeter | 3365m | SOFT | Freddie Gingell | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-3-5 | 0 |
| 9.1L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
In the money when 3rd last time in a chase at Worcester and was a debutant last start. Prefer a race with softer competition.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 12/10/2026 | - | 3 | $17,706.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD TO SOFT | Tom Cannon | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43.89L | $67.00 |