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17:25 Worcester - 20 August 2025 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life
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17:25 Worcester

Wednesday 20 August 2025

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Chris Coley Big Birthday Year Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 4  |   2m 7f  |   Good  |   11 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 17:25  |   Winning time: 5m 50.78s
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Horse silk
Tiger Orchidb27
Age: 10|  Weight: 12-2| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: Dr R Newland & J Insole| OR:  122| CD
13/2
Course specialist with 3 wins at Worcester and back to form when 2nd of 10 in a handicap chase at this course and distance (16/1) 27 days ago, looking in control until caught close home. Likely to make presence felt once again at this venue.
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Deep Purplep27
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-12| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR:  118| BF
4/1
Won a maiden hurdle at Chepstow in April and has since placed in novice company. Fourth of 10 on chasing debut at this C&D (7/2) 27 days ago, not seen to best effect but kept on at the finish. Entitled to progress with more experience over fences.
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My Gift To Youv,t27
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-12| J: Alex Chadwick(3)| T: James Owen| OR:  118| CD
3/1
Consistent chase performer with 7 wins from 30 starts, including two victories at Worcester. Won a 10-runner handicap chase at this course and distance (4/1) 27 days ago, showing a good attitude to lead close home. Looks capable of another bold bid under similar conditions.
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Ajp Kingdom43
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-11| J: Fern O'Brien(5)| T: F O'Brien| OR:  117| CD
8/1
Won a handicap chase at Uttoxeter in November and placed 2nd and 3rd in staying chases since. Rare below-par sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (10/3) 43 days ago and type to bounce back.
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Jerrashp30
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-11| J: James Bowen| T: M Bowen| OR:  117
16/1
Creeping back down the weights but continues to struggle, well-held fourth of 5 in chase at Cartmel (11/2) 30 days ago.
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Salley Gardenst,p35
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-11| J: S Bowen| T: J Coulson| OR:  117| D
28/1
Won twice in small-field chases earlier this year but only seventh of 9 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (25/1) 35 days ago, wasn't disgraced on figures though merely plugged on. May find this challenging off current mark.
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Almazhar Gardep,t43
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-9| J: Paul O'Brien| T: C E Longsdon| OR:  115| D
10/1
Won a handicap chase at Ludlow in April before finishing fifth of 10 in chase at Uttoxeter (12/1) 43 days ago, had every chance but couldn't quicken.
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The Bold Thadyt,p69
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-3| J: C O'Farrell| T: N P Mulholland| OR:  109| BF| CD
8/1
Multiple second places in hurdles before finishing fourth of 8 on chase bow in handicap at this course and distance (11/4) 69 days ago, travelling well before weakening after 2 out. Typically promises more than delivers.
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Atlanta Bravev1120
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-1| J: R Patrick| T: Kerry Lee| OR:  107
13/2
Irish point winner who scored twice over hurdles in January 2023. Initially took well to fences in 2023/24 but last season was a washout (expensive to follow), pulled up in 5-runner handicap chase at Hereford (4/1) 120 days ago after breathing operation. Change of headgear.
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Kilmurry Jjh,t24
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-9| J: David Noonan| T: Henry Oliver| OR:  101| D
14/1
Changed yards from Ireland earlier this year, making an inauspicious start for new connections before showing gradual improvement with each run. Third of 9 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (16/1) 24 days ago, closing when hitting second last but still plugging on to the line. Finding his feet now and could build on recent improvement.
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Reforme38
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-3| J: R T Dunne| T: T R Gretton| OR:  95
33/1
Easily his best run for current connections when second at Catterick (19f) in January but soundly beaten 3 subsequent starts, including chase bow at Stratford last month.
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Horse silk
Lahinch Wave26
Weight: 11-8|  Age: 7
T: N P Mulholland  J: R P McLernon
NR

Forecasts

My Gift To You (3/1), Deep Purple (4/1), Tiger Orchid (13/2), Atlanta Brave (13/2), Ajp Kingdom (8/1), The Bold Thady (8/1), Almazhar Garde (10/1), Lahinch Wave (10/1), Kilmurry Jj (14/1), Jerrash (16/1), Salley Gardens (28/1), Reforme (33/1)

17:25 Worcester - 20 August 2025 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life

DEEP PURPLE wasn't seen to best effect on chasing debut at this C&D but kept on at the finish and should come on significantly for the experience. My Gift To You won over C&D last time, showing a good attitude, and this consistent sort rates the main danger. Kilmurry Jj is finding his feet for new connections and can build on his recent Uttoxeter third.

Previous Winners

2024
Olivers Travels
Weight: 11-10  |Age: 6
13/8

Prize Money

1st: £4,700.002nd: £2,163.003rd: £1,081.004th: £541.005th: £270.00

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