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The official Twitter account for Worcester Racecourse.
Worcester
Joined September 2011
Thanks for all the lovely messages following particular tweet last night which got lots of engagement! Terrific to feature as small part on @itvracing yesterday & thank you to @itvracing for showcasing smaller Racecourses. We look forward to welcoming racegoers back on 21st May.
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Worcester Racecourse has suffered from #StormBabet and racing on Wednesday 25th October has been ABANDONED
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We are very saddened to hear the news of the passing of the talented photographer, Les Hurley. We all have fond memories of him working here at Worcester Racecourse over the years. RIP Les.
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We’ll be celebrating the life of Liam Treadwell throughout racing this Wednesday and the Going is currently GOOD, watering to maintain. His Grand National winner Mon Mome will also be parading.
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Having thought we’d turned a corner the River Severn burst its banks AGAIN overnight and this is the current view of the Parade Ring & Finishing Straight, and still rising. It might slow us but it won’t stop us. We’ll be racing again in April and beyond 💪 ☔️
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The finishing straight remains well under water however it is slowly receding 🤞🏻 #SoonItWillBeSpring
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Great to have @dickyjohnson77 here today to walk the course and take a look at a few things #ARCAmbassador
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Many thanks to the friends and family of Liam Treadwell for supporting today's race meeting in his memory. Don't forget, you can support both @IJF_official and @HeadwayUK via the online auction👇.
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2009 Grand National winner Mon Mome receives a warm round of applause in the sunshine at @WorcesterRaces 😊
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Some sadness here at Worcester Racecourse today in seeing our old weighing room being demolished. Although, we are very much looking forward to the development of our new weighing room. Stay tuned for more updates. 😁
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@Abbeighx Hi Abbeigh, very sorry to see this and hope you are feeling much better after watching the Derby at home. What a win! Please send us a message as we would hate to let your anxiety win and would love to have you at a future meeting on us.
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Yesterday we bid farewell to a legend of the game! . It was @SirBobCooper 's final jumps meeting in front of the @SkySportsRacing cameras after 28 years! . The team at Worcester would like to wish Bob a happy, and well deserved retirement!
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Have you noticed tomorrow's race titles? They are all to celebrate and remember Liam Treadwell & to raise funds & awareness for @HeadwayUK & #TransalpforTreadwell
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From each and everyone of us at Worcester Racecourse we are wishing Lauren, from @kimbaileyracing a speedy and most importantly a full recovery! We are all thinking of you and your family right now! 🙏
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Good luck to @james_bowen_ - after seven months on the sidelines with an arm injury he returns to riding with us tomorrow. We have 8 races from 2.05pm -
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Congratulations to Harry Swan, son of racing legend Charlie Swan, on your first winner under rules today on Stacey Sue for trainer T.Hyde.
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Next Wednesday, Worcester Racecourse will welcome the friends and family of Liam Treadwell to celebrate his life and career as well as help raise funds for @IJF_official and @HeadwayUK. Read more ➡️
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After a tough winter, the venue is almost ready for tomorrow’s Ladies Day. New Parade Ring as well as a new Weighing Room.
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It's not just the jockeys enjoying the @ArcticSpasUK Cold Tub today. @MCYeeehaaa proves you can even present your next @AtTheRaces segment in a balmy bath of 6 degrees Celsius ❄
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The track is getting in shape ahead of racing starting in three weeks time and was over seeded yesterday as part of our routine turf husbandry schedule at the start of the season 🐎
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30f (6,0000+) metres of running rail reset and straightened by 21 men in three days last week; never been done in one go before. It's fair to say we're getting ready for racing! #BringItOn
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Delighted our opening fixture of season this Friday evening, first raceday in 18 months, is sponsored by leading Jumps trainers. Thank you @kimbaileyracing @DavidPipeRacing @PFNicholls @fergalobrien07 @HenryDalyRacing @Dannskelton & Richard Newland - .
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Well it’s taken 6 months but FINALLY Twitter have sorted our account and we’re back in the game 💪 We’re sorry for our silence on here the lat few months but now we’re back! And here’s our Groundstaff helping out fence building at @HerefordRaces today 👍
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A sneak peek of our new Jockey’s Lounge in the weighing room. We can’t wait to see everything in use tomorrow!
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How gorgeous is Kayf Tara, sire of Thistlecrack! At 23 he still looks incredible! Our annual members loved visiting the stud this morning.
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Oscar Rose makes an emphatic return to hurdles winning our final race of the day, for trainer @FOBRacing ridden by @PaddyBrennan81
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Two champions comparing notes here at Worcester Racecourse this afternoon 🏇
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Here's a cracking picture of "Grandstand Hotel" that used to be at #WorcesterRaces #Worcestershire #History
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Who is excited to see the completion of our brand NEW Weighing Room?. We really can't wait until our new state of the art Weighing Room is OPEN. Although we were sad to see the demolition of our old weighing room, we know that this new facility will offer the very best!
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It’s a slow old process but it is going down slowly. See you in April 😉😊 🐎
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First time we’ve been able to get on and mow the Parade Ring in six months, and it’s good to see grass not water at long last! Estates Manager @Dncnpenn had a big smile on his face yesterday as it’s all starting to take shape nicely now 😊
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It was fantastic to see our new weighing room in action yesterday! . We hope all jockeys and officials enjoyed the new facility! . @PJAOfficial @BHAStewards
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Thank you very much to @FOBRacing for sponsoring today's Fergal O'Brien Enjoys Racing At Worcester Mares' Handicap Chase at 4.35pm live on Sky Sports Racing 🏇. Which of the 7 runners have you got your eye on? 👀👉 📸: The Racing Post
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👑A Royal Winner on a Royal occasion👑 Race 5 Winner Steala March
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Congratulations to jockey @GavinSheehan92 after his treble with us tonight - he was successful aboard Sea The Clouds, Democritus and Jolie Baie.
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It’s a glorious morning here for Raceday. The going is Good with sunshine and light showers forecast today. All racing can be seen live on @SkySportsRacing
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Congratulations Bryony Frost with a 1st professional win on Black Corton for trainer Paul Nicholls in the @MazakEurope novices steeple chase
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Red Hot Chilly wins the final race of the day for trainer @FOBRacing Ridden by @PaddyBrennan81 in a thrilling finish in the @HWFireFFC handicap hurdle race
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Congratulations @CharlieLongsdon, @Sean_Bowen_ and connections of Monty's Award, our 2018 @7bets4free Fixed Brush Hurdle Series champions!
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Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal @RoyalFamily presents trophies to connections of Bestwork. Trainer @CharlieLongsdon, jockey Jonathan Burke, owner Robert Aplin and sponsors @ArcticSpasUK. #Worcester300Years
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Happy Retirement Bagsy!! .The weighing room will miss you and thank you for your many years service to this industry!! 🙏 #HorseRacing #ThankYou
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🎂 Happy birthday to us! 🎂#WorcestershireHour did you know we are officially 300 years old today, with the first race at Worcester taking place on 27th June 1718! #Worcester300Years
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Showing why he's champion jockey, @dickyjohnson77 rides Wait for Me to victory in the @worcesternews beginners chase for trainer @PJHobbs1
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Different kind of sticks but sticks none the less. getting ready for racing in 5 weeks time! #GroundstaffWithSticks @FOBRacing
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Great morning for our General Manager Michael Thomas visiting the yard of our leading trainer @OBMRacing - thank you for your hospitality. See you when the season starts in May!
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@Stevieboyj1000 @LeonnaMayor Thanks for your kind words and support, we’re coming out the other end of a challenging 18 months now for Worcester and today on @itvracing was 👌.
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Huge thank you @DarrenBirdie for the brilliant artwork of @JonjoONeill & @dickyjohnson77 at Worcester, this is 1 of our auction prizes tomorrow in aid of @IJF_official. Don't think there's any chance of that much water on the course tomorrow! #Worcester300Years
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We are counting down to our opening meeting of 2023 on Bank Holiday Monday 8th May - hoping to see our leading trainer in the last 5 years @OBMRacing with a few runners -
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😍 Worcester Racecourse looking stunning this evening! Big shout out to our ground team who have worked super hard to get the track turned around in a day and looking so smart again! 👏👏 .Looking forward to another great evenings racing tomorrow!
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RACE 1 RESULT – Royal Equestrian Bedding Frequent Runner Series Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase. 🥇 Rhythm Is A Dancer.🥈 Oscar Montel.🥉 Streets Of Doyen . Jockey: @CobdenHarry . Trainer: @teamditcheat . Owners: W A Harrison-Allan. 📸 @nigekirby
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Rene's Girl makes an excellent chase debut in the @BritishEBF mares novices chase for trainer @DSkeltonRacing ridden by @harryskelton89
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Thrilled to announce we raised £5,341 on Friday for @macmillancancer, thank you to everyone for your support #WorcestershireHour
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Happy New Year to everyone! .Although a very wet start for us, we are really looking forward to our 2024 season! Some new and very exciting fixtures to come… bring on the summer! 🌟🍦🥂🏇🏼🎉 .#HappyNewYear #StormHenk #Worcester @WorcsHour @bbcmtd
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Todd wins our last race of the day, the 2nd division of the hands and heels handicap hurdle race as part of the @jockeytraining racing excellence initiative. Ridden by Callum McKinnes for trainer @O_J_murphy91
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A double with us today for @Conbrace01 aboard Stungbythemaster for trainer @FOBRacing and Classic Concorde for his grand father David Brace @DunravenWindows
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A very happy Brewers Racing Club celebrate Destiny's Gold winning the @Betfred handicap hurdle ridden by @CHammond96 for Dr Richard Newland
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RACE 2 RESULT – The @AmodilGroup Supplies Ltd Novices' Limited Handicap Chase. 🥇 Wild Max.🥈 Ragamuffin .🥉 Dun Bay Creek. Jockey: Harry Cobden. Trainer: @PFNicholls . Owners: Owners Group 036. 📸 @nigekirby
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Raceday preparations are full steam ahead. 🚜. Our grounds team were out in full force yesterday, ensuring the track is perfectly maintained, as always! We continue to count the weeks until we can welcome everyone back to Worcester for the 2023 season!⭐
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RACE 4 RESULT – The @SkySportsRacing Sky 415 Maiden Hurdle . 🥇 Festive Glory.🥈 Art Of Illusion .🥉 Seaforth Mancy . Jockey: @PaddyBrennan81 . Trainer: @OBMRacing . Owner: Mrs J Rees. 📸 @nigekirby
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It's an absolute pleasure to see racing fans return to Worcester Racecourse today 🏇. 📸: @nigekirby
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Team work makes the dream work. especially when help is needed!!.#jumpracing #teamwork #womeninracing #WomensDay
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Jockey @JJONeillJnr interviewed by @LeglockLuke after his success aboard Judicial Law in our 6th race today.
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It's a good job we are a Summer Jumps course ❄️! The racecourse does look beautiful in the snow though, with all those footsteps in the snow clearly there have been lots of people enjoying themselves at Pitchcroft over the last few days!
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Congratulations @dickyjohnson77, winner of the 2016 Worcester Jockey Championships on 176 points, potentially more to come in the next race!
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In a thrilling finish, Peppay Le Pugh wins the Fred & Mercy Rimell Memorial steeplechase for trainer @DSkeltonRacing ridden by @harryskelton89
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Scoop the Pot wins the @TheAngelHotel Pershore Handicap hurdle race, ridden by @dickyjohnson77 for trainer @PJHobbs1
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Mizen Master wins the @ArcticSpasUK claiming hurdle race ridden by @dickyjohnson77 for trainer @O_J_murphy91
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Contented wins our first race of the day on his chase debut, ridden by @dickyjohnson77 for trainer @PJHobbs1
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State the Obvious wins for @JonjoONeill and @richiemclernon in the @allenscaravans novices handicap hurdle race
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Scoop the Pot makes it a double for @BarryJGeraghty in the @_CentralRoofing handicap hurdle race for trainer @PJHobbs1
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Our @RacehorseOwners Host this season is @Janieb67 and we look forward to welcoming Owners back to Worcester for our first meeting of the season this Friday evening. Owners have private use of Croft Suite on Level 1 of the Grandstand.
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And auction in aid of @IJF_official and @HeadwayUK is live. Plenty of great lots for any racing fan, including @harryskelton89 signed breeches!.
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Carntop wins our @7bets4free fixed brush hurdle series qualifier for HRH The Duchess of Cornwall and Chips Keswick, making this his second win here at Worcester. Ridden by Gavin Sheehan for trainer @jamiesnowden in the @ArcticSpasUK Coldtub novices hurdle race
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Lovely to have @chrishughes_22 here today, here with @AidanColeman from team jackdaws, hope you enjoy your day!
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RACE 7 RESULT - Ask For Help Maiden Hurdle (Arc Summer Novices' Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier. 🥇 Brief Ambition.🥈 Sinister Minister.🥉 Trooper Jones. Jockey: @PaddyBrennan81 . Trainer: @FOBRacing 🍰. Owners: C Coley, D Porter, H Redknapp & P Smith
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That’s a double for @Conbrace01 and David Brace, winning The Eventsi Marquees For Wll Occasions Handicap Hurdle Race! A great race by Rasasee
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And so it begins; nothing that a good clear and clean can’t sort before we start racing again in April and the team CANNOT wait 😊
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It’s not every day of the week we can say that a son of #Frankel has won at @worcesterraces but for the 2nd time in a month Solo Saxophone has, to the delight of @alexhalesracing (and us) #Worcester #horseracing
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And the winner of the 6th race goes to Noah And The Ark! Congratulations to Harrison Beswick and Donald McCain for winning The Hirons Dooey Tiddesley Wood Handicap Hurdle Race!
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And the winner of the first race is Stupid Cupid! Congratulations to @Sean_Houlihan1 and Sheila Lewis for winning the Best Odds Guaranteed @MansionBet Mares Handicap Chase 🥇
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Congratulations from the team @WorcesterRaces to trainer 'The Shark' @jhanlonracing and son Paddy on their victory with Chef D'Etat yesterday - it was 16 year old Paddy's debut victory under rules.
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Convincing win in the seventh race for Peter The Mayo Man ridden by @noelfehily for trainer Neil Mullholland
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RACE 5 RESULT - @SkySportsRacing Sky 415 Mares' Open National Hunt Flat Race. 🥇 Leading Theatre.🥈 Queenhill .🥉 Queen Antoinette. 📸 @nigekirby . Jockey: @PaddyBrennan81 . Owner/Trainer: @FOBRacing
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Treackle Tart wins the Local Parking Security novices steeple chase for trainer @CharlieLongsdon Ridden by @JohnnyBurke2
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Motueka wins our final race & @7bets4free fixed brush hurdle series qualifier, the @mint_bet novices hurdle race for trainer @O_J_murphy91 ridden by @AidanColeman
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The Going for today's raceday, celebrating the life and achievements in the saddle of of Liam Treadwell, is GOOD with light, selective watering to maintain. All racing can be seen live on @SkySportsRacing
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Cruising Bye lands neck and neck with Irish raider Smiling Jessica to go onto win the @HarleysGlobal handicap steeple chase, for trainer @Peter_Bowen_ Ridden by @Sean_Bowen_
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Our final race of the day goes to Really Super, ridden by @jackquinlan92 for trainer @almracing
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After Monday's racing @dickyjohnson77 now 2nd above @samtwiston in the Worcester jockey champs, @AidanColeman leads!
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And that’s Irish Racenight done! Thank you @CorneliusRacing and well done to all winning connections! 🥂👏 .See you again next week. #HorseRacing #welldone #irishnight
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Mad Jack Mytton wins the @Betfred novices steeple chase ridden by @AidanColeman for trainer @JonjoONeill
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