Our Worcester racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Wednesday 22nd July 2026. The action gets underway at 13:55 and runs through to 17:05, with going reported as 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Tiger Orchid boasts a 41.67% strike rate from 12 runs at the track, William Shanahan has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 8 rides, Nick Scholfield’s yard sends out runners with a 40% 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratings Hub | attheraces.com | 15 | 6 | 40% | 66.67% |
| Melissa Jones | D Express | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 72.73% |
| Jeffrey Ross | Sporting Times | 20 | 4 | 20% | 50% |
| Rockavon | Sunday Mail | 10 | 2 | 20% | 90% |
| West Country | Racing Post | 25 | 4 | 16% | 64% |
13:55 – Widmer Handicap Chase (Arc Summer Chase Series Qualifier)
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 5 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a perfectly ordinary Class 5 chase on paper, but it is not short on angles. A Little Something brings the most compelling recent profile after back-to-back wins before unseating last time, while Holy Legend arrives on the back of a win and a solid second and looks the obvious danger. Traveling Soldier is weighted to get involved if building on his latest return to form, and Crackerjack Queen has enough consistency to give each-way backers a run. At the top end, Doyouknowwhatimean has ability but also enough patchy recent form to make him opposable under top weight. It is not a deep race, but it is a mildly tricky little puzzle rather than a penalty kick for the favourite.
Top Selections
1. A Little Something – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ben Jones | Trainer: Emma Lavelle | Form: 22-11U | Rating: 117 | Topspeed: 88
He is the one I want to be with. The profile is straightforward and appealing: placed twice, then two wins on the bounce, and his latest unseat is easy enough to forgive given how well he had been going beforehand. A mark of 117 asks a question, but not an impossible one in a race of this nature, and Emma Lavelle’s runner looks to have the most solid combination of current form and reliability over this sort of trip. Ben Jones is a positive booking and the 2/1 on offer feels fair rather than flashy. In a race where several have something to prove, he holds the strongest claims. End product: a win play.
Bet: WIN
2. Crackerjack Queen – 8/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Jack Andrews | Trainer: T Ellis | Form: 63-524 | Rating: 106 | Topspeed: 86
She makes plenty of each-way appeal in an eight-runner field because, unlike a few of these, she is at least turning up and running her race. The recent sequence of 5-2-4 suggests she is holding her form well enough, and an official mark of 106 leaves her with a workable weight against rivals who are not exactly bombproof. Jack Andrews knows how to keep one in a rhythm around a track like Worcester, and that matters in this grade. She may not have the upside of the principals, but at 8/1 she looks the value option to nick a place and maybe more if the market leaders fluff their lines.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: A Little Something is the win bet because he has the best recent body of form and fewer doubts than most. For an each-way punt, Crackerjack Queen looks attractively priced given her consistency. Holy Legend is the obvious danger after his recent 1-2 sequence, while Traveling Soldier is not one to dismiss if building on his latest third.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doyouknowwhatimean | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 5/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| A Little Something | 2/1 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Greer Hill | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Holy Legend | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Traveling Soldier | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| King Of The Story | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Crackerjack Queen | 13/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 5/1 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Boskill Borden | 28/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Lee Sobot | A Little Something |
14:25 – Land O Plums Clives Of Copthorne Handicap Chase (Arc Summer Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 7f | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This is a proper mid-summer handicap chase rather than a penalty kick, with several arriving in form and a few lurking on dangerous marks. Regal Renaissance is the obvious starting point after rattling off a hat-trick, while Axel Bleue has quickly found his feet over fences and still looks on the upgrade despite a rise. Harrys Hope is another with solid credentials after a good return, and Court In A Storm has the profile of one who could easily nick one of these if things fall right. The presence of older, battle-hardened types like Tiger Orchid and Grillon De Monty adds depth, but they may just find one or two younger legs too sharp. Competitive, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. Axel Bleue – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: James Bowen | Trainer: Mickey Bowen | Form: P9-331 | Rating: 123 | Topspeed: 103
Axel Bleue makes plenty of appeal as a progressive 6yo who looks to have really clicked in this sphere. The bare form figures suggest steady improvement and that latest win confirmed he is learning his job quickly over fences. He gets in here with just 10st 13lb, which is no bad thing in a race where a few of the principals have to lump more weight, and James Bowen is the kind of rider you want on a young chaser still going forward. At 7/2 with Bet365, he is not exactly missed, but he still makes most appeal as the one with further upside. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Harrys Hope – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ben Jones | Trainer: Ben Pauling | Form: 1220-2 | Rating: 126 | Topspeed: 123
Harrys Hope looks the each-way value in a race where the market is understandably focused on the obvious improvers. He returned with a solid second and that reads well enough in the context of this contest, especially as his overall profile is one of consistency in this grade. The Topspeed figure of 123 is the best in the field, which catches the eye in a Worcester chase where rhythm and efficiency matter, and Ben Pauling’s runners are rarely sent here without purpose. Available at 6/1 with Bet365, he looks a sensible each-way punt if the favourite pair fail to find extra. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Axel Bleue is the win play because he looks the progressive one and still has scope to go beyond his current mark. Harrys Hope is the each-way alternative at 6/1, bringing solid recent form and the best Topspeed figure into the race. Regal Renaissance is the obvious danger if the winning streak continues, while Court In A Storm is one to note if the market speaks in his favour.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Fugi Park | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (William Hill) |
| Regal Renaissance | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Betfair) |
| Tiger Orchid | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Court In A Storm | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Jaramillo | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Harrys Hope | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Gwash | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Axel Bleue | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Grillon De Monty | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Melissa Jones | Axel Bleue |
| West Country | Gwash |
| Ian Gaughran | Harrys Hope |
15:00 – Colin Jones Memorial Maiden Hurdle (Arc Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Qualifier) (GBB) (Div I)
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary maiden hurdle on paper and, to be blunt, it may not take a star to win it. The market has understandably latched on to Iwanttobreakfree, who shaped with promise when third on debut over timber and now turns out for a yard that targets races like this very effectively. Provision brings the strongest bare figures into the contest, with a rating of 100 and a pair of recent placed efforts suggesting he sets a solid standard. After those two, it gets murkier. Faithful Guardian has bits of form that give him an each-way squeak, while Arcon and Trackman have shown enough to suggest they are not hopeless. A race where the favourite makes plenty of appeal, but not one completely devoid of place alternatives.
Top Selections
1. Iwanttobreakfree – 10/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 3 | Rating: | Topspeed:
There was enough to like about that opening third to think Iwanttobreakfree won’t be hanging around maiden company for long. He comes from a yard that knows exactly how to place these novice hurdlers, and the Harry Skelton booking only underlines the intent. In a race lacking depth, a four-year-old with obvious scope for improvement is exactly the type you want on side. He gets weight from the older horses, has already shown he can handle the job, and the opposition is hardly frightening. At around 10/11, he is short enough, but still hard to oppose given the likely upside. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Faithful Guardian – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Theo Gillard | Trainer: Donald McCain | Form: 28-36 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 69
Faithful Guardian is the one that makes most appeal if you want to play against the obvious pair for a place. He was not disgraced when third earlier in the year and his latest sixth does not read too badly in the context of this lesser race. Donald McCain’s runners in these summer juvenile and novice events are often sharper than the market expects, and this one gets in on a workable mark relative to the standard required here. He does need to find a chunk on figures with the principals, but 8/1 looks fair in a race where plenty of these have shown very little. He is the sensible each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Iwanttobreakfree is the win play and looks the percentage call in a modest maiden. For those wanting a bigger price, Faithful Guardian appeals most as an each-way option in a 10-runner field with three places on offer. The obvious danger is Provision, whose recent placed form and rating make him a major player if the favourite underdelivers.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcon | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Devon Red | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Military Saint | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Not Now | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Trackman | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Delgany Second Now | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Faithful Guardian | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Iwanttobreakfree | 10/11 | 5/6 | 10/11 | 5/6 | 10/11 | 10/11 (Bet365) |
| Provision | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Galeforcechopper | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Paddy Power) |
15:30 – Colin Jones Memorial Maiden Hurdle (Arc Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Qualifier) (GBB) (Div II)
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
Penzance sets the standard here and, on bare hurdle form, it is easy enough to see why he heads the market. John Joseph Hanlon’s 6yo has been knocking on the door with back-to-back seconds and brings the best rating and topspeed figure into the race. That said, this is not a penalty kick. Without Burlington is an interesting debutant from the Jonjo O’Neill yard, while Bound For Glory and Earnest Belief have both shown enough to suggest they can make this competitive. Starshine Legend is another with a reasonable chance of stepping forward for a strong stable. It is not the deepest maiden Worcester will stage this summer, but there are enough plausible angles to stop it being a simple one-horse race.
Top Selections
1. Penzance – 6/5 with Bet365
Jockey: Paddy Hanlon | Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon | Form: 3-422 | Rating: 115 | Topspeed: 97
Penzance is the obvious starting point and, frankly, the one they all have to beat. He has been admirably solid in four hurdle runs, with the last twice seeing him finish second, and that level of consistency stands out in a race where several of these still have plenty to prove. A mark of 115 and a topspeed of 97 put him clear on published figures, and a sound surface around Worcester should hold no fears. He is short enough at 6/5, but this looks a fair opportunity for him to finally shed the maiden tag rather than another hard-luck story. Bet: WIN
2. Earnest Belief – 5/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Theo Gillard | Trainer: Donald McCain | Form: 3-433 | Rating: 110 | Topspeed: 83
Earnest Belief appeals as the each-way play because he has already shown the right sort of consistency for this level and does not look far off the principals. His form figures of 3-433 tell you he turns up and runs his race, and a rating of 110 says he is not operating miles below Penzance. Donald McCain’s 4yo gets a handy age allowance from the older horses and this sharp 2m should suit his profile well enough. At 5/1 he makes more appeal than some of the less exposed types because you can trust him to be there or thereabouts if the favourite underperforms. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Penzance is the win play because he brings the strongest established hurdle form and the best figures. For an each-way punt, Earnest Belief looks the sensible alternative given his consistency and solid rating. Without Burlington is the lurking danger on debut, while Bound For Glory has enough ability to get involved if building on his latest third.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Chandler | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Lucky Diamond | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Penzance | 6/5 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 6/5 (Bet365) |
| Starshine Legend | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Bound For Glory | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Delgany Headline | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Earnest Belief | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Betfair) |
| Majestic Leo | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Without Burlington | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Penzance |
| Ratings Hub | Penzance |
16:00 – Dolphin Tec Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a tight little seven-runner handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to a few with clear upside. Media Mogul arrives off a win and is the obvious one to beat now switched into handicap company, while Ez Tiger brings the best Topspeed figure in the line-up and comes here after another solid effort. Playful Fox is unexposed as a 4yo and gets the Skelton treatment, so he is easy to see on plenty of shortlists, while Kernie d’Airy also comes here on the back of a victory. The question is whether this becomes a test of raw speed over 2m or simply who is best treated by the assessor. It is not impossible to solve, but there are enough progressive types in here to make it a proper puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Media Mogul – 7/4 with Bet365
Jockey: David Bass | Trainer: Tom Dascombe | Form: 44-1 | Rating: 105 | Topspeed: 96
Media Mogul is the one I want on side. He had shown ability in his first two hurdle runs before getting off the mark last time, and that opening handicap mark of 105 does not look punitive if there is a bit more to come. The bare figures are solid enough, but what appeals most is that he still looks a progressive sort rather than an exposed handicapper. David Bass is a positive booking around here and, in a race where a few rivals have to prove they are as well treated as the market assumes, he makes the most straightforward appeal. At 7/4 he is no giveaway, but he is the likeliest winner. Bet: WIN
2. Ez Tiger – 5/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Bryan Carver | Trainer: Alex Hales | Form: 4721-2 | Rating: 112 | Topspeed: 105
Ez Tiger looks the each-way value in a race lacking much depth beyond the principals. He is a 9yo, so there is less mystery about him than some of these, but his profile is admirably solid and that Topspeed figure of 105 is the best on offer here. He signed off last campaign with a win and returned with a runner-up effort, so there is no issue with current form, and carrying 160 leaves him only 4lb above the bottom of the weights. Bryan Carver knows how to deliver one late and, with three places on offer in a seven-runner race, 5/1 makes plenty of each-way appeal if the favourite proves as good as expected. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Media Mogul is the win play because he is the one open to the most improvement and his mark still looks fair. Ez Tiger is the sensible each-way punt at 5/1, bringing reliable recent form and the best speed figure in the field. Playful Fox is the main danger if the Skelton 4yo takes another step forward, while Kernie d’Airy is respected after winning last time.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T Or Coffey | 12/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Break Point | 16/1 | 12/1 | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Media Mogul | 7/4 | 6/4 | 7/4 | 6/4 | 8/5 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Tilehurst | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Ez Tiger | 9/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Playful Fox | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Dean Kilbryde | Kernie d’Airy |
| Garry Owen | Media Mogul |
16:30 – Bathroom Studio Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 5 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This is a proper Class 5 puzzle rather than a race packed with reliable types, and that usually means leaning toward runners who are either still progressing or at least arriving in decent nick. Little Ledgend has been knocking loudly on the door and sets the standard for recent consistency, while The Grayster is interesting as a 4yo from the Skelton yard stepping back into calmer waters. Estacas has shaped well enough to figure, and Quick Of The Night is the sort who keeps popping up in the places at this level. Plenty of these have quirks or questions attached, whether it is fitness, finishing effort or patchy profiles, so this doesn’t look a deep race. That makes it winnable for one of the more solid options.
Top Selections
1. Little Ledgend – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Olly Murphy | Form: 4223-2 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 94
Little Ledgend is the one I want on side because he brings the cleanest profile into a race where several rivals are hard to trust. His form figures tell the story: he has been running well without getting his head in front, and that latest second suggested his turn is near rather than that he is becoming expensive to follow. Sean Bowen aboard for Olly Murphy in a Worcester handicap is hardly a negative, and off a mark of 102 he still looks workable. At 11/4 he is no giveaway, but he makes more appeal than most because he usually runs his race and this field contains plenty who don’t. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Quick Of The Night – 14/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Lee Edwards | Trainer: Dave Roberts | Form: 365-33 | Rating: 105 | Topspeed: 99
For an each-way play, Quick Of The Night makes plenty of sense at 14/1 given he has been holding his form together better than the price suggests. Those back-to-back third-place finishes say he is still competitive, and his Topspeed mark of 99 is right up there in this field. He is not the obvious sexy improver, but in a race of this nature that can be a virtue rather than a drawback. From a low weight of 149 he should travel well enough over this trip, and if the principals underperform he is exactly the sort to pick up the pieces. He looks a fair each-way punt at the odds. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Little Ledgend is the solid win play and the percentage call in a weakish handicap. For those wanting to attack the four-place terms, Quick Of The Night is the each-way option at a much bigger price. The Grayster is the obvious danger if the Skelton camp has him straight, while Estacas also has enough recent form to get involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roadshow | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Blue Universe | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Little Ledgend | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Achille Des Rocs | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Estacas | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Midnight Jewel | 22/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| The Grayster | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Bashful Boy | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Pivotal Days | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| The Padster | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Medina Blue | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Quick Of The Night | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Gone In Sixty | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
17:05 – PJ Nicholls KGM Korea Genuinely Made Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 7f | Class 5 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a proper staying handicap for the grade rather than a weak late-card throwaway, with a few arriving in fair nick and one obvious class angle at the head of the market. Back To Cali sets the standard on a mark of 108 after finishing second on his return and he’s easy enough to warm to for a yard that targets races like this well. Mancero is the interesting alternative, though, receiving plenty of weight as a 4yo who has already shown he stays and can mix it in handicaps. Spitalfield has the figures to be involved if seeing out this trip strongly enough, while Roxboro River and Indian Sunbird are solid types who should run their race. It’s not impossible, but the market leaders do look the right place to start.
Top Selections
1. Back To Cali – 11/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 3543-2 | Rating: 108 | Topspeed: 78
He makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many arrive with his blend of recent form and stable strength behind them. That comeback second reads well enough in the context of this Class 5 and there’s a fair chance he’ll strip fitter for it. Dan Skelton and Harry Skelton are an obvious partnership to respect around tracks like Worcester, and this 6yo still looks capable of squeezing a bit more out of his mark. At 11/8 he isn’t exactly hiding from the assessor or the market, but he’s the one with the fewest questions to answer and is hard to oppose.
Bet: WIN
2. Mancero – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: David Pipe | Form: 2-41P2 | Rating: 100 | Topspeed: 57
Mancero looks the value against the favourite, especially with Sean Bowen booked and a handy racing weight of 10st 12lb. He bounced back from a poor effort when second last time, and the wider profile suggests he’s still learning his trade as a 4yo in staying hurdles. That makes him one of the more progressive sorts in the line-up, which counts for plenty in a race where several older rivals look exposed. The 5/1 on offer is attractive enough because he doesn’t need a dramatic leap forward to hit the frame, and a small step again would put him right on top of this.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Back To Cali is the sensible win play and the one to keep onside if you’re playing this race straight. For a bit more value, Mancero makes plenty of each-way appeal with four places on offer and looks the likeliest improver in the field. Spitalfield is the obvious danger if he gets home strongly, while Roxboro River is another who could nick a place.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxboro River | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Back To Cali | 11/8 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| Catuaba | 10/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Barry Fife | 11/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Lunar Morning | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Spitalfield | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Indian Sunbird | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Swingforthefence | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Mancero | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Luminaries | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Alderley Charlie | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Citizen Jane | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rockavon | Back To Cali |
| Rory Delargy | Luminaries |
Worcester Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Orchid | 12 | 5 | 41.67% | 66.67% |
| Grillon De Monty | 5 | 2 | 40% | 60% |
| King Of The Story | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 42.86% |
| Doyouknowwhatimean | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Axel Bleue | 4 | 1 | 25% | 100% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Shanahan | 8 | 2 | 25% | 37.5% |
| James Bowen | 98 | 23 | 23.47% | 60.2% |
| Sean Bowen | 424 | 92 | 21.7% | 52.36% |
| Harry Skelton | 346 | 75 | 21.68% | 52.02% |
| Charlie Maggs | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Worcester:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Scholfield | 5 | 2 | 40% | 40% |
| Jack Jones | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 83.33% |
| Paul Nicholls | 58 | 15 | 25.86% | 55.17% |
| Olly Murphy | 140 | 29 | 20.71% | 50.71% |
| Jamie Snowden | 188 | 36 | 19.15% | 42.02% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Worcester racing tips for Wednesday 22nd July 2026. We’ve covered all 7 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 Wednesday 22nd July 2026 goes off at 13:55, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Worcester today?
The going at Worcester is reported as 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick).
How many races are at Worcester today?
There are 7 races on the card at Worcester today, running from 13:55 through to 17:05.
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