Worcester
Saturday, May 24, 2025HurdleClass 42m
Verdict
Verdict
A very thin maiden, HIGH FIBRE selected to open his account in this sphere having been placed on all 4 previous starts for his in-form yard. Regal Cavalier showed ability in pulling clear of the rest off a steady gallop when runner-up at Ludlow recently, so he looks the obvious threat ahead of The Great Escape.
High Fibre
Regal Cavalier
The Great Escape
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 2. High FibreJ: Rex DingleT: Harry FryF: 3232-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 74
VerdictFairly useful on Flat and shaped well when placed all 4 starts in maiden hurdles, latest when pulling clear with the winner at Taunton (16.5f, good) back in March. Won't find many easier openings than this. - 7. Regal CavalierJ: David NoonanT: Max YoungF: 82-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictModest on Flat, comfortable winner of 15.5f minor event at Corlay last June. Sold from Ludovic Gadbin €21,000 the following month and was too free sent hurdling at Wetherby in March. However, he settled far better when runner-up at Ludlow last month and he looks High Fibre's main threat. - 8. The Great EscapeJ: Richie McLernonT: Jonjo & A.J. O'NeillF: 8-3
- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictWas switched to hurdles but offered little more than on his sole run in bumpers 4 months on when well beaten at Ffos Las (21.9f, good) recently. Back down to 2m but need to show lots more. 
5. Never Seen AgainJ: Jack QuinlanT: Hayley BurtonF: 8-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 87
VerdictStuck to his task when fourth in an Irish bumper for Darren Bunyan in 2022 but was too free on hurdling/yard debut after 29 months off (had breathing operation during absence) at Catterick in February. Massive outsider having joined another new stable.
6. Oi Oi OiJ: James BestT: Harriet DickinF: 0/- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 479
VerdictTailed-off last on sole outing in bumpers for Anthony Charlton back in January 2024. Best watched on return/hurdles debut for a new handler.
3. Lucky In TaipanJ: Tabitha WorsleyT: Max YoungF: 369-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 163
VerdictPromising third on debut in bumper at Worcester last summer but tailed off on both subsequent starts over the winter. Has since left Fergal O'Brien ahead of this hurdling debut and a watching brief is advised.
9. Spartan TimesJ: William ShanahanT: Jennie CandlishF: 5- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictModest maiden on the Flat and given a considerate introduction to hurdling when fifth of 11 in maiden (50/1) at this C&D (good to soft) earlier this month. Gets 6 lb from his rivals but will need to take a step forward to feature.
4. MegascopeJ: Harry KimberT: Sheila Lewis- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 756
VerdictWell held in bumper/maiden hurdle back in spring 2023. Can only be watched on return.
1. Fully GadenJ: Lewis StonesT: D. J. JeffreysF: 6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictJack Hobbs colt who was absent over a year since last on his only start in point bumpers and went with no promise with a tongue strap fitted on his Rules debut at Stratford (16.3f, good) just over 2 weeks ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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