Worcester stages an seven-race Jump programme on Thursday, 10 September 2026, with the meeting beginning at 1:40pm and continuing until 5:05pm. The card features novice and handicap steeple chases, a National Hunt Flat race and several hurdle contests. Distances range from two miles to two miles and seven furlongs, while prize money across the programme ranges from £4,500 to £22,600.
The opening contest at 1:40pm is a Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) over 2m 7f, for horses aged four and above and rated 0-100. The race carries £6,150 in prize money. Six runners are declared. Kenzo des Bruyeres (FR) will be ridden by James Bowen for trainer Mickey Bowen and owner Miss Jayne Brace. Swingforthefence (IRE) has I. J. Power aboard for Jennie Candlish, with Miss C. Dolan as owner. Broadway Honey (IRE) is partnered by Sam Twiston-Davies for Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, with Willy Twiston-Davies as owner. Izzy’s Grey (IRE) will be ridden by Lee Edwards for Belinda Clarke and owner SHININMOON. Jo Arengeot Bey Aa (FR) has Gavin Sheehan for trainer Donald McCain and owner Mr N. Hartley. Man Oh Man (IRE) completes the field with Bryan Carver for Dean Summersby and little acres racing.
At 2:10pm, the FBC Manby Bowdler Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) takes place over 2m 4f for horses aged four and above rated 0-150. The contest is worth £22,600, making it the highest-prize race on the Worcester card. Five runners are declared. Crebilly (IRE) will be ridden by Harry Cobden for Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, with Mr John P. McManus as owner. Snipe (IRE) has Harry Skelton for trainer Dan Skelton and owner Foxtrot Racing Snipe. Karnaval Point (FR) is partnered by Rian Corcoran(5) for David Pipe and David Pipe Racing Club. Glen To Glen (IRE) has Kielan Woods aboard for trainer Nick Scholfield, with Max Out Partnership as owner. You decide (IRE) completes the field under Ben Jones for Ben Pauling and The Decision Makers.
The 2:45pm race is an Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) over 2m, with £4,500 in prize money for four- and five-year-olds. Nine runners are entered. Chase The Status (IRE) will be ridden by Ben Poste for Max Young, who is also the owner. Jaunty Trooper (GB) has Conor Ring for Mrs C. Williams and owner Mr Brian Eckley. Spanish Darling (FR) is partnered by Liam Harrison for Tom George and owner Mr T. R. George. Wannabe Sporty (GB) has Freddie Keighley(5) aboard for Martin Keighley, with Jeremy Hill and Keighley Racing Ltd as owners. Gilwen Georgia (GB) will be ridden by Sean Bowen for David Rees and Keith and Sue Lowry. Delulu (GB) has Harry Skelton for Dan Skelton, with Sarah Faulks & Dan Skelton as owners. Emilyfromtheknoll (GB) is partnered by Adam Wedge for John & Rhys Flint and Burnham P & D Ltd. Lizziemouth (GB) has James Best for Sarah-Jayne Davies and Julia Mansfield. Megatothemax (IRE) completes the field under Lee Edwards for Kevin & Lauren Frost, with Mr B Parren & Mr K Frost as owners.
At 3:20pm, the Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) is scheduled over 2m for four-year-olds and older horses, with £10,000 available. Fourteen runners are listed, although Arbitration (IRE) and Teleleo (GB) are marked as non-runners. Baltic (GB) will be ridden by Tom Cannon for Lucy Wadham and Mr Dermot Barry. Billy Butcher (IRE) has Lewis Saunders(5) for Dave Roberts and Mr Douglas Bradbury. Bluey Bay (GB) is partnered by James Best for Martin Keighley and Serendipity Syndicate 2006. Emerald Tir (GB) has Toby McCain-Mitchell(3) for Ryan Hatch and Clontyseer Racing Ltd. Lock Stock (GB) will be ridden by Charlie Hammond for Stuart Edmunds and Mr Bob Moore. Thepassingcyclone (GB) has Harry Bannister for Dominic Ffrench Davis and Mr D. G. Cram. Action Replay (IRE) is partnered by Harry Cobden for Charlie Longsdon and Mr John P. McManus. C’Est Pour Moi (FR) has Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell(7) for Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies and Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies. Giant’s Way (IRE) will be ridden by Jonjo O’Neill Jr. for Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill and Giant Steps Racing Limited. Savanna Storm (IRE) has Rian Corcoran(5) for David Pipe and Mr Mark Boulton. Sytadel (FR) is partnered by Harry Skelton for Dan Skelton and Mr John J Reilly. Troy Story (GB) completes the declared field under Lee Edwards for Dave Roberts and Friends of The Ballygarry.
The 3:55pm contest is a Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) over 2m 7f, for horses aged four and above rated 0-95. The prize fund is £6,150. Eleven runners are scheduled to compete. Daaris (IRE) will be ridden by Lee Edwards for Kevin & Lauren Frost and Miss Lauren Frost. Crafty Gael (IRE) has Sean Bowen for Olly Murphy and Olly Murphy Racing Club. Brionywells (GB) is partnered by Nick Slatter(3) for David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, with Mr Graeme P. McPherson as owner. Butchers Bill (GB) has Isabelle Ryder(5) for Anthony Day and Kathy Day. Forest Spirit (IRE) will be ridden by James Bowen for Mickey Bowen and Mrs Karen Smith. Athena’s Dream (GB) has Megan Bevan(7) aboard for Harriet Dickin and Miss H. Dickin. Could Be You (IRE) is partnered by Bradley Harris(3) for Neil Mulholland and RS Racing (Syndicates). French Diablo (FR) has David Bass for Max Comley and The French Diablo Partnership. Ramaah (GB) will be ridden by James Best for Sarah-Jayne Davies and Bill Ransom & Steve Day. Tis But A Scratch (GB) has Tabitha Worsley for Georgie Howell and Ms G. Howell. Alex The Great (IRE) completes the field under Brendan Powell for Tony Carroll and Mill House Racing Syndicate.
The first division of the Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) starts at 4:30pm over 2m 4f. The race is for four-year-olds and older horses rated 0-100 and carries £6,150. Ten runners are declared. Flawless Clarity (IRE) will be ridden by Kielan Woods for D. J. Jeffreys and Mr Mark E. Smith. Getaway With You (GB) has Nick Slatter(3) for David Killahena & Graeme McPherson and The Grand Cru Partnership. Sweet Honey B (IRE) is partnered by Richie McLernon for Clive Boultbee-Brooks and C & C Boultbee Brooks. Jessie Jump Jet (GB) has Ben Poste for Samuel Drinkwater and Mrs T. P. James. Berry Edge (IRE) will be ridden by Harry Skelton for Dan Skelton and Mr Dan Skelton. Harry Gulliver (GB) has Bryan Carver for Alex Hales and Mrs J. M. Owen. Sweet Serene (GB) is partnered by Tabitha Worsley for Georgie Howell and Ms G. Howell. Sunrise (GB) has James Davies for David Weston and Miss E. J. Tanner. Noble Recall (GB) will be ridden by Isabelle Ryder(5) for Anthony Day and Kathy Day. Cosmic Spirit (GB) completes the field under Mr Joseph Stevenson(7) for Ben Case and Mr J. Stevenson.
The final race at 5:05pm is the second division of the Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) over 2m 4f, with £6,150 in prize money. The contest is for four-year-olds and older horses rated 0-100 and features nine runners. Bathara (FR) will be ridden by Jonjo O’Neill Jr. for Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill and Mrs E. J. Wills. American Empire (IRE) has Theo Gillard for Donald McCain and Thomas Fearn. Ikigai Star (IRE) is partnered by David Bass for Charlie Longsdon and The Ikigai Partnership. Traveling Soldier (IRE) has Sean Bowen for Olly Murphy and Premier Plastering (UK) Limited. Usyk (IRE) will be ridden by Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell(7) for Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies and Willy Twiston-Davies. Farhh Echo (IRE) has Liam Harrison for D. J. Jeffreys and Mrs G. Morgan. Dynamite Defense (IRE) is partnered by James Best for Sarah-Jayne Davies and Mr Keith Stait. Babychino (IRE) has Fern O’Brien(5) for Alexander Gibbons and Mr Alexander Gibbons. Inca (FR) completes the nine-runner field with Harry Reed for Sophie Leech and Mr John Griffin.
The Worcester programme combines staying steeple chase action with hurdle races and an Open National Hunt Flat race. The 2:10pm FBC Manby Bowdler Handicap Steeple Chase, worth £22,600, is the most valuable contest on the card and brings together five runners over two miles and four furlongs.
The meeting then moves through a series of Class 4 and Class 5 races, including the 3:20pm Maiden Hurdle Race and two divisions of the 2m 4f Handicap Hurdle Race. The final race at 5:05pm brings the eight-race programme to a close.
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