Result · Worcester · Wednesday 21 October 2026
1:40 Worcester result: Talk To The Man wins the Fbc Manby Bowdler 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Chase (GBB Race)
Class 32m4f chaseGoing Good To Soft6 ranTime 5m 19.15sWinner's prize £8,169
Talk To The Man won the 1:40 at Worcester on Wednesday 21 October 2026, beating Klimt Madrik by 4¼ lengths. Ridden by Harry Skelton for trainer Dan Skelton, the six-year-old was sent off at 15/8 and covered the 2m4f on good to soft ground in 5m 19.15s. Bill Joyce was a further 9 lengths back in third at 10/1.
1:40 Worcester full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Talk To The Man (IRE) 6yo · 11-5 |
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton | — | 15/8 | 130 |
| 2 |
Klimt Madrik (FR) 6yo · 11-5 |
Kevin Brogan Toby Lawes | 4¼ l | 3/1 | 143 |
| 3 |
Bill Joyce (IRE) 7yo · 11-5 |
Jonjo O'Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill | 9 l | 10/1 | 132 |
| 4 |
Catch Him Derry (IRE) 8yo · 11-5 |
Charlie Todd Dan Skelton | 13 l | 40/1 | 131 |
| 5 |
Vicomte Le Brave (FR) 7yo · 11-5 · tp |
Tom Cannon Cynthia Woods | 8½ l | 300/1 | — |
| 6 |
Scorpio Rising (IRE) 6yo · 11-5 |
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy | 61 l | 6/4FAV | 137 |
Worcester 1:40 returns
Tote win£2.88Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.40 £1.70Per £1 stake
Exacta£8.901st and 2nd in order
CSF£8.13Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£28.401st, 2nd and 3rd in order
1:40 Worcester result: FAQs
Who won the 1:40 at Worcester on Wednesday 21 October 2026?
Talk To The Man, ridden by Harry Skelton and trained by Dan Skelton, at a starting price of 15/8.
Did the favourite win?
No. Scorpio Rising, the 6/4 favourite, finished sixth, 95¾ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
5m 19.15s over 2m4f on good to soft ground.
