Worcester Race 3 - Fbc Manby Bowdler 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Chase (Gbb Race)
JOHNNY'S JURY (7) First up from a break of 29 weeks. Good effort to run 3rd last start in a hurdle at Aintree and solid career start. Gavin Sheehan takes the reins today. Can have an impact. DALSTON LAD (3) Back from a 29 week break. Gave away some ground when 9th last start in a hurdle at Aintree. Expecting improvement. Should jump out and bowl along. Has to be included. J J MOON (6) First up from a break of 27 weeks and finished strongly when 2nd beaten by 3/4L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Newbury. Goes down in weight. Appears well in this. A PERFECT DAY (1) Fresh from a 28 week break. Tidy run when 3rd last time in a hurdle at Ayr. Has plenty of early speed. Won't be far away.

Jockey: David Noonan
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back after a 28 week break. Tidy effort when 3rd last time in a hurdle at Ayr. Won't be far away during the run. Contender at a nice price.
Last Starts 198 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 17/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Ayr | 4307m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 71kg | - | 3-3-3-5-5-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/14 | 14/03/2026 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | SOFT | Ben Jones | 72kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Chepstow | 4746m | SOFT | Bryan Carver | 64.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4-3-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $3.25 |
| 3/10 | 15/01/2026 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | HEAVY | Thomas Bellamy | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 13.75L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Lingfield | 4626m | GOOD | Toby Mccain Mitchell | 73.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4L | $1.83 |
| 3/11 | 21/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Toby Mccain Mitchell | 77.5kg | - | 5-5-5-6-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Wincanton | 4299m | GOOD | David Noonan | 69.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 13L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Rex Dingle
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 29 weeks and attacked the line when 2nd first up last preparation in a chase at Cheltenham. Take on trust.
Last Starts 205 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $118,044.00 | Aintree | 5020m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 73kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-5 | 0 |
| 31.25L | $34.00 |
| 3/3 | 14/02/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $73,778.00 | Ascot | 4796m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 71kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 15L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 26/12/2025 | - | In Memory Of Nigel Clark | $98,370.00 | Kempton | 4828m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 73kg | - | 4-4-5-5-4-2-5-6 | 0 |
| 46.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/11/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $73,778.00 | Newbury | 3993m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 72kg | - | 5-5-5-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/14 | 25/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $21,641.00 | Cheltenham | 4063m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 74.5kg | - | 6-5-5-5-5-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $8.50 |
| 3/13 | 04/04/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $98,370.00 | Aintree | 4964m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 73.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-4-4-3-4 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ayr | 4114m | SOFT | Ben Godfrey | 73kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5L | $2.88 |
| 2/4 | 15/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Ascot | 3875m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 73kg | - | 2-2-2-4-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.67 |
| 2/8 | 01/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Exeter | 3365m | SOFT | Rex Dingle | 73.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.73 |
| 2/6 | 04/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Haydock | 3149m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 73kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.35 |
| 1/15 | 10/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 71.5kg | - | 10-10-10-12-9-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/20 | 23/03/2024 | - | Open NH Flat Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 3281m | SOFT | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-5 | 3 |
| 6.05L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 12/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | HEAVY | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 29 week break. Started at $6.50 and faded away to finish 9th last start in a hurdle at Aintree. Expecting improvement. Should be going forward early. One of the punters top hopes.
Last Starts 205 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 10/04/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $98,370.00 | Aintree | 4964m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 73.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2-2-2-3-6 | 0 |
| 37.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Haydock | 4881m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 4L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | CL3 | $29,511.00 | Haydock | 4881m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 69.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 26/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | Harry Atkins | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 13L | $1.45 |
| 2/6 | 28/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Doncaster | 4188m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Cheltenham | 4005m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 70kg | - | 5-5-5-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 45.3L | $2.38 |
| 15/17 | 12/03/2025 | - | Standard Open NH Flat Race | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 73kg | - | 9-11-11-13-15-15-15 | 0 |
| 18.7L | $67.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Aintree | 3409m | SOFT | Kielan Woods | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2L | $1.91 |
| 1/7 | 28/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Ayr | 3218m | GOOD TO SOFT | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9L | $1.95 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 29 weeks and improved to place when 2nd first up last preparation in a hurdle at Carlisle. Will need everything to go right.
Last Starts 205 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 10/04/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $98,370.00 | Aintree | 4964m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10-9-9-10-10 | 0 |
| 59.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/4 | 20/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | HEAVY | Sean Bowen | 75kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 8L | $2.00 |
| 1/13 | 17/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $2.10 |
| 7/15 | 28/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,723.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72kg | - | 8-7-8-8-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Carlisle | 3450m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72kg | - | 4-6-5-4-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/9 | 17/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,672.00 | Ffos Las | 3183m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | - | 8-8-7-7-4-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/12 | 27/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | SOFT | Brian Hughes | 71kg | - | 10-9-8-9-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break. Didn't finish in a hurdle at Auteuil. Should race on the speed. Have to respect the recent Paul Nicholls form. Not interested today.
Last Starts 169 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | 1 | $363,000.00 | Auteuil | 5099m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $29.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $59,022.00 | Haydock | 4881m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 31/01/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $98,370.00 | Sandown | 4721m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9L | $3.25 |
| 2/10 | 03/01/2026 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Sandown | 3984m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 74kg | - | 2-2-2-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 3/4 | 28/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,510.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | GOOD | Lorcan Williams | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-4-4-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 25L | $4.00 |
| 17/24 | 13/03/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $108,207.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | - | 13-12-12-15-11-14-15-17 | 0 |
| 30.25L | $17.00 |
| 2/13 | 01/02/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $98,370.00 | Sandown | 4716m | HEAVY | Harry Cobden | 71kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 8L | $3.25 |
| 1/9 | 07/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Sandown | 4716m | HEAVY | Freddie Gingell | 69kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 18L | $3.60 |
| 4/9 | 10/11/2024 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Sandown | 3980m | GOOD | Jay Tidball | 74.5kg | - | 5-2-2-3-7-6-4 | 0 |
| 12.25L | $17.00 |
| 4/4 | 12/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Sandown | 4033m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 28L | $51.00 |
| 99/16 | 11/03/2023 | - | Premier Handicap | $78,696.00 | Sandown | 3980m | HEAVY | Harry Cobden | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $6.50 |
| 2/15 | 24/02/2023 | - | 4 | $7,377.00 | Warwick | 3822m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $2.45 |
| 4/10 | 28/01/2023 | - | 1 | $49,185.00 | Cheltenham | 4075m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.25L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/12/2022 | - | 1 | $59,022.00 | Sandown | 3980m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $2.15 |
| 2/16 | 25/10/2022 | - | 4 | $8,853.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $1.75 |
| 0/18 | 09/04/2022 | - | 1 | $49,185.00 | Aintree | 3410m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 17/12/2021 | - | 1 | $20,658.00 | Ascot | 3157m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 26/10/2021 | - | 5 | $3,443.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | Lorcan Williams | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.20 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 27 weeks and ran on when 2nd beaten by 3/4L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Newbury. Competitive type.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 23/04/2026 | - | CL3 | $17,706.00 | Warwick | 5033m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 76.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-4-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 20/03/2026 | - | CL3 | $15,740.00 | Newbury | 4880m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $6.00 |
| 99/5 | 29/12/2025 | - | CL3 | $10,526.00 | Doncaster | 4904m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/11/2025 | - | CL3 | $39,348.00 | Newbury | 4880m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Newton Abbot | 4336m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 73.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-4-3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $4.00 |
| 1/2 | 18/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Exeter | 4349m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 73kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.07 |
| 2/8 | 07/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 4224m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | - | 3-2-4-4-4-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 2/13 | 17/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Wincanton | 3985m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 70kg | - | 3-3-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 70kg | - | 4-5-3-3-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 45L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 15/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 70kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 14L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Southwell | 3183m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 71kg | - | 4-4-5-5-3-1-1 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Kempton | 3218m | HEAVY | Thomas Bellamy | 73kg | - | - | 2 |
| 54.25L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | SOFT | Richard Patrick | 71kg | - | - | 7 |
| 18L | $4.60 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break of 29 weeks. Did well to run 3rd beaten by 3 1/4L last start in a hurdle at Aintree. Gavin Sheehan is a key engagement. Suited against these.
Last Starts 205 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 10/04/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $98,370.00 | Aintree | 4964m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 73.5kg | - | 8-8-6-7-6-7-6-4 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $3.75 |
| 1/22 | 13/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $152,130.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 73kg | - | 13-13-12-12-11-5-4-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 73kg | - | 3-4-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 7L | $1.57 |
| 1/14 | 09/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 73.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 11/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | SOFT | James Bowen | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4-5-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |