CHAMPION jockey Tony McCoy ensured his customary win at Worcester when Red Jade pipped 15-8 favourite Trendelenburg in the Book Christmas Parties at Worcester Claiming Hurdle.

The 9-4 second favourite, trained by Elaine Burke at Spigot Lodge in North Yorkshire, made the long trip to Pitchcroft worthwhile by having three lengths to spare at the finish. Results: 2.20 — Calusa Caldera (T J O’Brien, 25-1); Nodforms Violet (B Hughes, 3-1); Rossbrin (C Poste 10-1). Six ran. Allerford Jack (Mr M G Nolan, 5-2 fav). Distances: Neck; 42 lengths; 85 lengths. Winning trainer: P J Hobbs.

2.50 — Royale’s Charter (Nick Scholfield, 5-4 2nd fav); Bobowen (T J O’Brien, 11-10 fav); Vinnes Friend (A P Cawley 12-1). Five ran. Distances: 1¾ lengths; 17 lengths; 52 lengths. Winning trainer: Nick Williams.

3.20 — Henri Parry Morgan (Mr D Devereux, 9-2 jt 2nd fav); Keep The Cash (T Scudamore, 3-1 fav); Ultiep (B Hughes, 14-1). 11 ran. Mister Hendre (Miss R A Green, 9-2 jt 2nd fav). Distances: 2 lengths; 24 lengths; 4 lengths. Winning trainer: P Bowen.

3.50 — Kapdor (Mr T J Flint, 7-1); Priest Field (Mr B J Poste, 20-1); First Morning (Mr R M Johnston, 7-4 fav). 14 ran. Distances: 1 length; ½ length; 1½ lengths. Winning trainer: J L Flint.

4.20 — Red Jade (A P McCoy, 9-4); Trendelenburg (J M Maguire, 15-8 fav); Denton Ryal (M Goldstein, 4-1 ). Eight ran. Distances: 3 lengths; 7 lengths; 2¾ lengths. Winning trainer: Mrs K Burke.

4.50 — Simarian (Paul Moloney, 10-3); Round Tom (Mr H Derham, 2-1 fav); Small Fly (David Bass 10-1). Six ran. Distances: 7 lengths; 4½ lengths; 4½ lengths. Winning trainer: Evan Williams.

5.20 — Keenes Day (James Best, 14-1); Wayward Glance (J E Moore, 4-1); Prophete De Guye (T J Murphy, 9-2). Eight ran. Latest Trend (R Johnson, 5-4 fav). Distances: 6 lengths; 20 lengths; 10 lengths. Winning trainer: Mrs S Leech.