Worcester Racecourse is all set to host an exciting Summer Afternoon Racing fixture, featuring seven competitive races on the card. Gates will open at 12:15, with the first race scheduled to begin at 14:15 and the final contest wrapping up by 17:25.
The day’s action kicks off with The FBC Manby Bowdler Handicap Steeple Chase, a Class 5 race open to horses aged four years and above, covering a distance of 2 miles and 4 furlongs. The field includes Jac Jumper, Zacony Rebel, Jaipaletemps, Catboy, Henry Box Brown, Mersey Street, Fenna’s Loss, Sir Jack West, King Of The Hill, She Has Notions, King Of The Story, Raindance Queen, and Pennant Legacy.
Up next at 14:45 is the Rory Daly Handicap Chase, a Class 4 race over 2 miles and 7 furlongs for four-year-olds and older. This race is held in memory of Rory Daly. The runners declared are Tiger Orchid, Chemical Warfare, Jubilant, Village Master, Hell Red, Halondo, Always Busy, and Fame And Fun.
The third race, the Blackmores Building Contractors Mares’ Open NH Flat Race, takes place at 15:15. This Class 5 contest is for mares aged four to five years, covering 2 miles. The lineup features Woodland Adventure, Believeinthemoon, Brooklyn Lullaby, Miss Barfad, Opening Dance, Spotthestar, Arayapearl, Midnight Pass, Nelrose, and Pixie Rock.
Scheduled for 15:45 is the Stepway Supporting Veterans In Civilian Life Novices’ Hurdle, a Class 4 race over 2 miles for horses aged four and above. The contenders include Jefe Triunfo, Knights Affair, Currumbin, Intosomethinggood, and Nana Noodleman.
The fifth race of the afternoon is the Squarcle Consulting Limited Handicap Hurdle, a Class 5 event over 2 miles and 7 furlongs, starting at 16:15. The field comprises Clondaw Royale, Let Me Go Boys, Belles Benefit, Findthetime, Tropical Speed, Regal And Royal, Red Panda, Captain’s Pick, Vorderman, and Hammer Dan.
At 16:50, the penultimate contest takes place — the Step Into Luxury With Purple Granite Handicap Hurdle, a Class 5 race for horses aged three and above over 2 miles. Runners declared include Ascension Day, Scintillante, Play Pretend, City Of Ruins, Al Mootamarid, Choirmaster, Leopolds Rock, Cawthorne Banker, Sixty Plus, and Sweet Serene.
Bringing the day to a close at 17:25 is the M&E Global Defence Sector Solutions Experts Conditional Jockeys’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle, a Class 5 race for four-year-olds and above, covering 2 miles and 4 furlongs. Competing horses are Zarhanya, Mr Le Philosophe, Gone In Sixty, Gms Prince, Jo’s Rainbow, Lunar Ocean, Circle Of Hope, Golden Moonshake, Noble Recall, and Darcy’s Glance.
The Summer Afternoon Racing at Worcester promises thrilling jumps action and competitive fields for racing enthusiasts.
