Worcester Race 4 - Copybet Pay First Past The Post Novices' Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
NEXT TWIST (1) First up after a break. Lost ground in the run home when 6th last run in a chase at Perth. Should bounce back. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . TIGERS MOON (7) Resumes from a 36 week break. Rattled home nicely into 2nd last time in a hurdle at Warwick. Possesses good finishing speed. Up to these. KARTOON AND CO (8) First up after 136 weeks and found another gear when winning by a margin of just short of 8L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Stratford. Will give a big sight. RED OAK (3) Fresh from a break of 28 weeks. Was eating up the ground late when winning last start in a hurdle at Hexham. Will be hitting the line strongly. Deserves consideration.

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break. Started $2.10 and couldn't maintain the pace when 6th last run in a chase at Perth. Should bounce back. Can win.
Last Starts 172 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 13/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Perth | 3218m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 77kg | - | 5-6-5-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 28.25L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 23/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 76.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.36 |
| 2/10 | 13/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ayr | 3218m | HEAVY | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $2.38 |
| 1/11 | 25/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6L | $2.62 |
| 6/14 | 30/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 70kg | - | 14-14-14-10-8-7-6 | 0 |
| 14.75L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Ffos Las | 3183m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 72kg | - | 7-7-7-6-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 7L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Sandown | 3215m | SOFT | Robert Dunne | 71kg | - | 8-8-8-8-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 16.05L | $13.00 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from spell of 76 weeks. Was competitive when 3rd last run in a chase at Auteuil on a heavy rated track but coming back in distance. Not at all out of this race.
Last Starts 532 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 | 18/05/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $57,000.00 | Auteuil | 4399m | HEAVY | Harry Swan | 68kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.1L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 15/04/2025 | - | 5UP CLASS 2 HURDLE | $57,000.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | SOFT | Quentin Samaria | 67kg | 04:20.64 | - | 3 |
| 5.1L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/03/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $54,999.00 | Auteuil | 3599m | HEAVY | Q Samaria | 67kg | 04:22.62 | - | 2 |
| 7.95L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 24/02/2025 | - | 4UP MDN (UNRACED) HURDLE | $54,434.00 | Auteuil | 3599m | HEAVY | Nicolas Gauffenic | 69kg | 04:29.46 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a 28 week spell. Flew home to win last start in a hurdle at Hexham. Shows good closing speed. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 202 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 13/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 74kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 4/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $20,658.00 | Newbury | 3788m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 75kg | - | 5-6-6-6-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $10.00 |
| 99/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Kelso | 3643m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 2/13 | 21/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Catterick | 3882m | SOFT | Jonathan Burke | 74kg | - | 3-4-3-4-2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $4.50 |
| 1/4 | 08/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | SOFT | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $1.91 |
| 2/3 | 21/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Ascot | 3161m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 71kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 6L | $6.50 |
| 2/12 | 05/09/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3913m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/08/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $10,502.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $3.75 |
| 7/16 | 31/07/2025 | - | 5UP | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3621m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Mitchell
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell of 36 weeks. Flashed home late into 3rd beaten by 2 3/4L last start in a hurdle at Market Rasen but down in distance. This field likely to be too good.
Last Starts 257 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 | 17/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | SOFT | Tom Broughton | 75kg | - | 10-10-10-11-9-5-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ayr | 4114m | HEAVY | Tom Broughton | 75.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 14/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Southwell | 4103m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 73.5kg | - | 2-1-1-3-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,853.00 | Market Rasen | 3749m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 72.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.75L | $3.00 |
| 1/13 | 28/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | SOFT | Tom Broughton | 75kg | - | 10-11-9-7-6-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.75L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | Nico De Boinville | 76kg | - | 3-4-3-3-3-6-6 | 0 |
| 11.9L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 70.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 5/12 | 18/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 70.5kg | - | 4-3-4-3-2-3-5 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 99/7 | 11/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | HEAVY | David Bass | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 06/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,213.00 | Ayr | 4114m | SOFT | Tom Broughton | 68kg | - | 2-3-3-4-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 32 weeks. Jumped at $13.00 and knocked up late when 4th last time in a hurdle at Kelso. Hard to see it being good enough.
Last Starts 225 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 21/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $98,370.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | - | 1-2-1-1-3-3-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Taunton | 3313m | HEAVY | Harry Cobden | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.73 |
| 2/13 | 17/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Jay Tidball | 72kg | - | 1-1-2-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Wincanton | 4299m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-1-2-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 26.1L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,934.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | HEAVY | Harry Cobden | 71kg | - | 1-1-2-1-1-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.25L | $4.33 |
| 4/11 | 21/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3218m | SOFT | Freddie Gingell | 70kg | - | 5-5-4-6-6-5-4 | 0 |
| 8.75L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break of 31 weeks. Rattled home nicely into 3rd beaten by close to 13L last time in a hurdle at Ascot. Seems unlikely.
Last Starts 217 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $15,395.00 | Ascot | 4739m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 77kg | - | 6-5-5-5-4-5-6-3 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $8.50 |
| 14/15 | 25/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,607.00 | Wincanton | 3985m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 76kg | - | 14-13-9-12-14-14-14 | 0 |
| 56.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $1.80 |
| 5/7 | 01/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-3-3-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,723.00 | Newbury | 4131m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-3-2-2-3-4 | 0 |
| 15.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | P W Mullins | 74kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $2.25 |
| 1/7 | 14/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Kelso | 3265m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $3.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Sandown | 3215m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-4-6-6 | 0 |
| 20.55L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Jack Andrews
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a 36 week break. Finished strongly when 2nd last time in a hurdle at Warwick. Should be swooping on the field late. Genuine claims.
Last Starts 254 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 20/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,607.00 | Warwick | 3218m | SOFT | Jack Andrews | 73kg | - | 5-5-3-2-2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/10 | 20/01/2026 | - | CL4 | $7,869.00 | Leicester | 3120m | HEAVY | Jack Andrews | 73kg | - | 6-5-4-4-4-2-3 | 0 |
| 3L | $2.62 |
| 1/9 | 14/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Jack Andrews | 74kg | - | 4-5-4-4-4-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $1.67 |
| 2/10 | 07/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Jack Andrews | 73.5kg | - | 7-6-5-5-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.67 |
| 1/8 | 31/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Jack Andrews | 69.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $1.73 |
| 3/10 | 04/02/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,363.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Jack Andrews | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | SOFT | Jack Andrews | 69kg | - | 10-9-9-10-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 47.75L | $501.00 |
| 11/13 | 16/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 72kg | - | 9-9-9-8-9-10-11 | 0 |
| 29.35L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Jack Andrews | 71kg | - | 9-9-9-9-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 63.75L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 136 weeks and gave them a lesson when winning by just short of 8L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Stratford. Solid career start. Good enough chance at a very tempting price.
Last Starts 953 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 23/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 3788m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 64.5kg | - | 5-4-3-4-8-6-6 | 9 |
| 26L | $2.75 |
| 2/8 | 09/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Sandown | 3215m | HEAVY | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.75 |
| 3/6 | 12/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 70kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.75L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 07/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Market Rasen | 3333m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $2.90 |
| 1/4 | 09/10/2023 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 70kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $1.57 |

Jockey: Toby Wynne
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $8.00 and looked flat when 5th last time in a chase at Uttoxeter. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Will struggle to compete in this race.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 16/10/2026 | - | 4 | $8,755.00 | Uttoxeter | 3213m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.01L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,607.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Robert Dunne | 72.5kg | - | 7-6-6-4-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 28.75L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 17/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 76.5kg | - | 5-6-4-6-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 99/13 | 22/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $5,903.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 72kg | - | 8-6-3-3-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $126.00 |
| 5/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $12,297.00 | Bangor | 3351m | HEAVY | Toby Mccain Mitchell | 70kg | - | 8-8-8-6-6-5-5 | 0 |
| 35.5L | $201.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Bangor | 3351m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 70kg | - | 4-4-4-5-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 57.3L | $251.00 |

Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after spell of 28 weeks. At $11.00 moved through the field into 4th last start in a hurdle at Market Rasen and gets a reduction in weight. Highly unlikely to feature here.
Last Starts 201 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 14/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Market Rasen | 3749m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 76.5kg | - | 6-7-7-8-7-6-4 | 0 |
| 22.75L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | GOOD | Harry Bannister | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16L | $5.00 |
| 13/15 | 25/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,607.00 | Wincanton | 3985m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 74kg | - | 7-7-7-8-11-13-13 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/16 | 22/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 73.5kg | - | 3-5-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $21,642.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 72kg | - | 6-9-9-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 28L | $51.00 |
| 3/11 | 22/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.25L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 25/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $17,214.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 70.5kg | - | 5-6-6-5-6-6-4 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 68kg | - | 8-7-7-7-5-3-3 | 0 |
| 9L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 67.5kg | - | 4-7-5-6-5-4-3 | 0 |
| 1.05L | $19.00 |