Our Worcester racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Friday 22nd May 2026. The action gets underway at 16:57 and runs through to 20:41, with going reported as 6.2) (selective watering) (Good (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Stiletto boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Dylan Johnston has been in fine form here with 4 wins from 13 rides, Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies’s yard sends out runners with a 29.41% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Worcester
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Worcester over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Sporting Times | 20 | 5 | 25% | 60% |
| West Country | Racing Post | 29 | 6 | 20.69% | 62.07% |
| Rockavon | Sunday Mail | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 81.82% |
| Karl Hedley | Irish Post | 13 | 0 | 0% | 53.85% |
16:57 – CopyBet And Worcester Partners For 2026 Handicap Chase (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier)
Race Details: 2m | Class 5 | Going: 6.2) (selective watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This is only a five-runner handicap chase, but it is not a race overflowing with solid, trustworthy profiles. Electric Eddy heads the market on figures and has the best published rating in the field, though his recent record is patchy enough to make him no certainty. Zero Tolerance brings a fair level of consistency for this grade and should give another honest account, while Applicationofcash is the low-weight who cannot be dismissed if the race turns tactical. Alba Crus still has time on his side as a 5yo but was disappointing on his latest start. Bongo Man is another with questions to answer. In truth, this looks more of a winnable Class 5 than a strong one, and jumping fluency could decide it.
Top Selections
1. Electric Eddy – 7/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies | Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | Form: 3/P2P- | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 97
He is not one to trust blindly, but in a race lacking depth Electric Eddy still makes the most appeal. His mark of 107 is the best on offer here and that Topspeed figure of 97 also stands out in this company. The obvious negative is the patchy recent form, with pulled-up efforts mixed in, but his second two starts ago showed there is still enough ability intact if everything clicks. Sam Twiston-Davies is a positive booking and this sharp 2m around Worcester could suit if he gets into a rhythm early. At 7/2 with Paddy Power, he looks the right win play in a weak little contest.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
In a five-runner field, keep it simple: Electric Eddy is the win bet. He has the best rating and the strongest piece of recent form if forgiving the failures around it. There is no each-way angle in a race this small. Zero Tolerance looks the main danger for punters wanting a saver, while Applicationofcash is the one who could nick a place if the principals underperform.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bongo Man | 7/2 | 5/2 | 11/5 | 5/2 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Alba Crus | 4/1 | 16/5 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Electric Eddy | 5/2 | 11/4 | 7/2 | 11/4 | 9/4 | 7/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Zero Tolerance | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Applicationofcash | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
17:32 – Safer Gambling At CopyBet Handicap Chase (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 4 | Going: 6.2) (selective watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a competitive little handicap chase rather than a deep one, with plenty arriving from breaks and several carrying bits of baggage. Jet Smart is the obvious starting point after a solid comeback second and the market has latched on accordingly, while Atreides is lurking on a handy weight and has the profile of one who can keep progressing in this sphere. Lermoos Legend brings solid enough figures and Fine Casting is not handicapped out of it, but both are now veterans and may find one or two younger legs too sharp. Ukantango has ability but can be a bit frustrating, and Karnaval Point is interesting if building on his latest win. In short, it is a trappy race where current sharpness and jumping rhythm could decide everything.
Top Selections
1. Atreides – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Bradley Harris | Trainer: Neil Mulholland | Form: 511U2- | Rating: 124 | Topspeed: 115
Atreides makes plenty of appeal from the foot of the weights and he looks the one with the most convincing blend of upside and solid handicap form. Two wins before an unseat and then a runner-up effort suggest he had really got his act together over fences prior to this break, and an official mark of 124 still looks workable judged on that sequence. Bradley Harris knows how to make use of a light weight in races like this and the Mulholland yard can ready one after a layoff. Available at 11/2, he looks a fair price in a race where some of the obvious rivals have fewer excuses left. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Karnaval Point – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Rian Corcoran | Trainer: David Pipe | Form: 17461- | Rating: 124 | Topspeed:
Karnaval Point is the each-way angle at the prices. He is one of the less exposed runners in the line-up as a 6yo, and his latest success at least hinted that he is beginning to put things together over fences. David Pipe’s runners at this sort of intermediate trip always demand a second look, and carrying 156 gives him a fighting chance if this turns into a proper test from some way out. He does not have the established figures of one or two others, but that is also why 10/1 makes some appeal in a nine-runner race with three places on offer. He is the type who could easily outrun his odds. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Atreides is the win play, chiefly because he is unexposed enough to improve again and is nicely treated at the weights. Karnaval Point is the each-way punt at 10/1, with his age and recent win giving him more upside than many of these. Jet Smart is the obvious danger after his recent second, while Lermoos Legend rates the solid old-hand if you want cover in forecasts.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Casting | 17/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Country Park | 7/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Ukantango | 6/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Lermoos Legend | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Jet Smart | 11/4 | 11/5 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Melton Mossy | 8/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Karnaval Point | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Disco Davis | 12/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Atreides | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
18:06 – CopyBet Overnight Best Odds Guaranteed Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB)
Race Details: 2m | Class 5 | Going: 6.2) (selective watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly typical Worcester bumper on paper: plenty of unexposed 4yos, a couple with useful experience, and a market likely to do plenty of the heavy lifting. Closing Time, Mossy Moon and Turbogeist all represent yards that know how to place one in this sphere, while Faithful Guardian brings the most solid published form after already showing a fair level in two starts. Olly’s Icon also enters the reckoning on the back of a promising third, but this doesn’t look an easy race to boss if the newcomers are above average. In truth, it’s not a deep contest for the grade, but it is a tricky little puzzle because the obvious benchmark is set by exposed form against lightly-raced and unraced types from powerful teams.
Top Selections
1. Closing Time – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Nico de Boinville | Trainer: Nicky Henderson | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
You do not need to overthink every Worcester bumper, and Closing Time makes immediate appeal simply on connections. Henderson is more than capable of readying one first time out in this type of race and Nico de Boinville is exactly the rider you want aboard in a contest where tactical positioning can matter as much as raw ability. The market has already latched on, and at 5/2 he is no giveaway, but he looks the likeliest winner in a field where several of the exposed ones have shown enough to be competitive without screaming future winner. If he has the usual Henderson bumper professionalism, he may just know too much for these. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Faithful Guardian – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Theo Gillard | Trainer: Donald McCain | Form: 28- | Rating: 106 | Topspeed: 89
Faithful Guardian brings the clearest piece of racecourse evidence to the table and that counts for plenty in a bumper full of guesswork. His second and eighth in two starts do not tell the whole story, because the bare figures still leave him with the strongest published rating in the line-up and a respectable Topspeed figure too. Donald McCain’s horses tend to be straightforward and Theo Gillard should be able to keep him handy on this sharp enough track. At 4/1 he appeals as the sensible each-way play: there is enough substance to his profile to think he can outlast some of the untested rivals, and perhaps even give the favourite plenty to think about. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Closing Time is the win play, largely because the Henderson-de Boinville combination in an ordinary Class 5 bumper is hard to ignore. For an each-way punt, Faithful Guardian makes more appeal than most because he has already shown a workable level of form and should be thereabouts again. The obvious dangers are Mossy Moon and Turbogeist, both respected newcomers from capable yards.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boy Oh Boy | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Closing Time | 5/2 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Faithful Guardian | 4/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Mister Forb | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Mossy Moon | 4/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Teleleo | 18/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Turbogeist | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Ultimately | 28/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
18:41 – Fen Collison-Hughes Happy 21st Birthday Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 6.2) (selective watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary maiden hurdle on paper, but there are a couple with the right profile to make it informative rather than messy. Premier Tenor heads the market for the Skelton team and gets the handy 4yo allowance, while Shamsat brings the strongest piece of bare form on ratings after a promising debut third over hurdles. Olly Murphy runs two, with Eustace Grenier the more exposed but solid option and L’Amalric the more interesting improver after shaping well first time. Anzac Day is another completely unexposed one who could easily step forward, so there are a few unknowns in here. Still, the race should be decided by which of the younger, less exposed types improves most from an initial hurdle run rather than anything lurking among the bigger prices.
Top Selections
1. Premier Tenor – 15/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
Premier Tenor makes most appeal in a race where the standard is not especially daunting. The market has latched on to him and that is no surprise given the Dan Skelton-Harry Skelton combination in a Worcester maiden, plus the fact he receives weight from the older horses as a 4yo. At 15/8 he is hardly hidden, but he does look the one most likely to have been found a suitable opening. In a division lacking depth, that matters. If he has any of the usual Skelton professionalism about him first time in this sphere, he could simply prove a cut above these. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. L’Amalric
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Olly Murphy | Form: 3- | Rating: | Topspeed:
L’Amalric is the each-way angle in a race where a lot of the outsiders have shown very little. He shaped with definite promise when third on his sole start and represents a yard that does well with this type, while Sean Bowen is an eye-catching booking around Worcester. There is every chance he comes on plenty for that initial experience and, unlike some of these, he still has the right to be significantly better than the bare form. If Premier Tenor is the obvious one, L’Amalric is the one I would want onside at a fair price because the potential for progress is much greater than with the exposed sorts. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Premier Tenor is the straight win play and looks the percentage call in a weakish maiden. For an each-way punt, L’Amalric makes more sense than siding with exposed place-getters, as there could be plenty more to come after that debut third. Shamsat is the obvious danger on the figures, while Eustace Grenier sets the standard for the more exposed runners.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anzac Day | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Eustace Grenier | 5/1 | 4/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Hopjes | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Teletime | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Premier Tenor | 15/8 | 13/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Shamsat | 4/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Jacquette | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| No Risk Today | 22/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Thatsnotmyname | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | No Risk Today |
19:11 – Fen Collison-Hughes Happy 21st Birthday Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 6.2) (selective watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This doesn’t look the deepest maiden hurdle Worcester will stage all year, but it is still a race with a clear shape. Crest Of Arms brings the standout hurdles form after a much better second last time and sets the standard on the figures, especially getting weight as a 4yo. Kind Intention is the obvious threat if returning in the same heart after a layoff, while Blue Topaz and Sonyourastar are the sort to pick up pieces if the market leader underwhelms. Just Call Me Buzz has shown enough to suggest he can be competitive too. There are a few with plenty to prove, so this feels less like a minefield and more like a race where the main question is whether the favourite is worth taking on at the prices.
Top Selections
1. Crest Of Arms – 11/8 with Betfair
Jockey: Ben Godfrey | Trainer: Anthony Honeyball | Form: 77P-2 | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 102
He was looking ordinary for a while, but that latest second changed the conversation completely. Crest Of Arms suddenly posted the best set of numbers in this field, and a mark of 111 with a Topspeed of 102 makes him very hard to ignore in a race where most of these are still fumbling around for solid maiden form. The Honeyball yard knows what’s required with this type and Ben Godfrey keeps the ride after that clear step forward. At 11/8 he is no giveaway, but he’s the one with the most convincing recent hurdles evidence and is entitled to go one better. Bet: WIN
2. Blue Topaz – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Liam Harrison | Trainer: Fergal O’Brien | Form: 41P- | Rating: | Topspeed:
Blue Topaz is a more interesting each-way play than the bare form might suggest. He won a bumper before failing to complete the job over hurdles on his final start of last season, but this is not a savage maiden and the O’Brien team is always worth respecting around Worcester. The switch back after a break could help him settle and travel better, and there’s enough ability in the profile to think he can get involved if the favourite doesn’t run to that latest figure. Available at 13/2, he looks the value option for those wanting to play against a short one. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Crest Of Arms is the percentage call and makes most appeal as the win bet after his clear form upgrade last time. For an each-way punt, Blue Topaz appeals in a race where several rivals are either exposed or returning from absences. Kind Intention is the obvious danger if fit enough, while Sonyourastar is another to keep onside for minor honours.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just Call Me Buzz | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Kind Intention | 10/3 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Royal Mark | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Saint Arion | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Sonyourastar | 15/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Crest Of Arms | 11/10 | 11/8 | 5/4 | 11/8 | 11/10 | 11/8 (Betfair) |
| Pivotal Days | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Blue Topaz | 13/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Medina Blue | 28/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Paddy Power) |
19:41 – Step Into Luxury With Purple Granite Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 7f | Class 4 | Going: 6.2) (selective watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a proper staying handicap rather than a soft touch, with several arriving in fair nick and a few still open to improvement over this trip. Dearkeithandkaty has been admirably consistent and sets a solid standard for the younger brigade, while Noble Blue comes here off a win and is another with obvious claims if backing that up. Twist Of Fatecatch heads the market but does not look bombproof in a race where stamina and attitude will matter late on. Gasmani is unexposed over marathon trips and Herbygoesbananas has the profile of one who could keep progressing from a handy weight. It is the sort of contest where you want a willing stayer rather than a flashy one, and there are enough possibles in here to make it a tricky, but very bettable, puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Dearkeithandkaty – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr | Trainer: Jonjo & A J O’Neill | Form: 21222- | Rating: 112 | Topspeed: 105
Consistency is not everything in staying handicaps, but it counts for plenty, and Dearkeithandkaty has been knocking loudly on the door. That string of 21222 figures says he is reliable, straightforward and clearly well treated enough to keep making the frame off 112. As a 5yo he is one of the few in here with the potential to improve again, and his Topspeed mark of 105 is a healthy number in this company. Jonjo O’Neill Jr is exactly the sort you want aboard in a race that could turn into a war of attrition. At 5/1, he looks the one most likely to run his race and go very close.
Bet: WIN
2. Herbygoesbananas – 9/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Brendan Powell | Trainer: Henrietta C Knight | Form: 4663-3 | Rating: 109 | Topspeed: 104
Herbygoesbananas makes plenty of each-way appeal from the foot of the weights, especially in a race where several of the principals are already exposed. He is only 5, shaped well enough when third on his latest start, and his rating of 109 leaves him nicely positioned getting weight from the more obvious names. The Topspeed figure of 104 suggests he has the engine to be competitive if this develops into a proper test, and Brendan Powell is very good at keeping these young stayers balanced and interested. At 9/1, he looks the value play to hit the frame and maybe do a bit better if the race falls right.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Dearkeithandkaty is the win play because he brings the strongest blend of consistency, current handicap mark and scope for a bit more. Herbygoesbananas is the each-way punt at a fairer price, with his low weight a major plus over this trip. Noble Blue and Twist Of Fatecatch look the main dangers, while Gasmani is one to keep onside if the market warms to him.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasmani | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Lightfingered Jack | 5/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (William Hill) |
| Prince Imperial | 100/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Noble Blue | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Snowy Evening | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Twist Of Fatecatch | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Dexperts Opinion | 14/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Dearkeithandkaty | 5/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Herbygoesbananas | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
20:11 – CopyBet Daily Profit Boost Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 5 | Going: 6.2) (selective watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary Class 5 on paper and, bluntly, the market has every right to centre on Ice Jet. Dan Skelton’s 4yo arrives on the back of two wins and is the obvious progressive in a field where plenty have questions to answer. Snapius is the solid yardstick after a good second last time and he should make the favourite work, while bottomweight Kylenoe Dancer is at least interesting if bouncing back from a lesser effort. After that, it gets messy: The Great Escape, Stiletto and Estacas all need revivals, and Butchers Bill looks up against it on recent form. In a seven-runner race, the shape is straightforward enough, but finding value around the hot favourite is the real puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Ice Jet – 4/9 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 972-11 | Rating: 112 | Topspeed: 87
He is short, but there is no point pretending otherwise: Ice Jet is the one they all have to beat. A 4yo carrying 11st 12lb in a handicap can be vulnerable, but his profile is miles more appealing than most of these after back-to-back wins, and the rise to 112 still may not have caught up with him. The Skeltons are rarely shy of placing one well and Harry Skelton is exactly the rider you want on a progressive hurdler in a race lacking depth. At 4/9 with Bet365, he is no gift to the world, but he does look the likeliest winner by some margin if handling this extra test in the same vein. Bet type tag: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Kylenoe Dancer – 17/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Bellamy | Trainer: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls | Form: /3/1P- | Rating: 97 | Topspeed: 90
For an each-way angle in a seven-runner field, Kylenoe Dancer makes more appeal than the exposed alternatives. He is not bombproof after pulling up on his latest start, but that low weight of 10st 7lb catches the eye and his mark of 97 gives him room if the stable can coax him back to the level of his win three starts ago. Tom Bellamy is a positive booking and this sort of race does not require anything heroic. At 17/2 with Bet365, he looks the value play against rivals who have been giving little away in recent starts. If he settles and travels, he has enough in hand to nick a place at least. Bet type tag: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Ice Jet is the win bet and the one with the least guesswork attached. If you want a bit of juice in the race, Kylenoe Dancer is the each-way punt from the foot of the weights. Snapius is the obvious danger to both after that latest second, but he looks a little tighter in the market than I’d want for place purposes.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snapius | 5/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| The Great Escape | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Ice Jet | 4/9 | 4/9 | 4/9 | 4/9 | 4/9 | 4/9 (Bet365) |
| Stiletto | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Estacas | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Butchers Bill | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Kylenoe Dancer | 17/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Lee Sobot | Ice Jet |
| The Brigadier | Ice Jet |
20:41 – Read Johnny Burke’s Blog At CopyBet Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | Class 5 | Going: 6.2) (selective watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary Class 5 to close the card, but it is still an interesting little puzzle because there are only a handful arriving with solid, current claims. Saccary sets the standard on recent form and topspeed figures, and a mark of 97 still looks workable judged on his latest second. Playful Fox is the obvious threat for a yard that does well with this sort, although the unseat last time leaves a small question to answer. Aquifolia has bits of form that make her competitive if straight enough after a break, while East End Girl and Ballylicky Bay are more exposed and need things to fall right. It should be run at an honest pace, and sharpness over this 2m is likely to decide it.
Top Selections
1. Saccary – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Rian Corcoran | Trainer: David Pipe | Form: 6722-2 | Rating: 97 | Topspeed: 94
He is hardly hiding from the handicapper, but Saccary has become the solid one in the field and that counts for plenty in a race lacking depth. His recent sequence of placed efforts reads well at this level, and that topspeed figure of 94 stands out a mile against these. The latest second suggested he is ready to strike again rather than going backwards, and this mark still gives him every chance if he reproduces it. David Pipe’s runner is the percentage call here, and while 13/8 is no giveaway, he is the one with the fewest holes in his profile. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Aquifolia – 17/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Harriet Tucker | Trainer: Neil Mulholland | Form: 7246B- | Rating: 95 | Topspeed: 81
Aquifolia is the each-way play because she has enough ability to get involved and the market looks to have underestimated her a touch. Her form last season was mixed, but there were respectable efforts in defeat and she has shown she can be competitive off this sort of mark. The blemish is that final run when brought down, but that can be forgiven, and Neil Mulholland’s mare is still lightly raced enough to think there may be a bit more to come at 2m. At 17/2 she makes more appeal than some of the exposed rivals around her, especially in a race where only a few make strong appeal. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Saccary is the straightforward win bet and the one I would build the race around, as his recent form and speed figures are comfortably the best on offer. For an each-way alternative, Aquifolia looks the value at the prices in an eight-runner field with three places. Playful Fox is the obvious danger if bouncing back cleanly from that unseat.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playful Fox | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (William Hill) |
| East End Girl | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Ballylicky Bay | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Aquifolia | 17/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Dynamite Defense | 33/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Saccary | 13/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Fond Farewell | 9/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Farringdon | Playful Fox |
| Ratings Hub | Playful Fox |
Worcester Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stiletto | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| I’m A Starman | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 57.14% |
| Jet Smart | 4 | 1 | 25% | 75% |
| Lermoos Legend | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 83.33% |
| Aquifolia | 3 | 0 | 0% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Johnston | 13 | 4 | 30.77% | 69.23% |
| James Bowen | 89 | 22 | 24.72% | 59.55% |
| Alex Chadwick | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 53.85% |
| Sean Bowen | 396 | 84 | 21.21% | 52.27% |
| Liam Harrison | 77 | 16 | 20.78% | 50.65% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Worcester:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 17 | 5 | 29.41% | 70.59% |
| Mark Rimell | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 57.14% |
| Nicky Henderson | 71 | 19 | 26.76% | 54.93% |
| Alan King | 113 | 24 | 21.24% | 53.98% |
| Olly Murphy | 123 | 25 | 20.33% | 51.22% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Worcester racing tips for Friday 22nd May 2026. We’ve covered all 8 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Worcester today?
The first race at Worcester on Friday 22nd May 2026 goes off at 16:57, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Worcester today?
The going at Worcester is reported as 6.2) (selective watering) (Good (goingstick).
How many races are at Worcester today?
There are 8 races on the card at Worcester today, running from 16:57 through to 20:41.
Gamble Responsibly ⚠️
Bet only what you can afford to lose. Set deposit limits, never chase losses, and take regular breaks. Gambling should be entertainment, not income.
Support & Resources: BeGambleAware.org · GamCare.org.uk · National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133
18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. This article contains affiliate links — we may earn a commission if you sign up through our links, at no extra cost to you.