Warwick
Sunday, May 11, 2025HurdleClass 42m
Verdict
Verdict
COBBLER'S BOY shaped encouragingly until his exertions told when runner-up to a subsequent winner on his Southwell hurdling debut back in March and this looks an excellent opportunity to go one better. Big Boy Barney has shown promise in a pair of course bumpers and is the obvious threat.
Cobblers Boy
Big Boy Barney
Foxys Friend
2m Mdn Hrd
2m Mdn Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 3. Cobblers BoyJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan SkeltonF: 82-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 68
VerdictCost £115,000 after finishing runner-up in an Irish point. Shaped with encouragement when eighth of 16 at Doncaster on sole outing in bumpers and did the same when runner-up on Southwell hurdling debut (15.8f) in March, going off too hard. Had breathing op and has outstanding claims. Tongue tied. - 2. Big Boy BarneyJ: Jonathan BurkeT: Fergal O'BrienF: 44-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictPoint winner who has shaped with promise in making the frame in a pair of course bumpers. Longer trips are bound to suit in due course but still warrants respect in a thin maiden on hurdling debut. - 5. Foxys FriendJ: Charlie MaggsT: Donald McCain
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictTelescope mare. Dam (h119), bumper/2½m-25f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Volador. Made frame sole start in points. 
4. New ManJ: Robert DunneT: Tom GrettonF: 45-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
VerdictWell held in a pair of novice hurdles 5 months apart.
1. Ballymena BoyJ: Charlie PriceT: Robbie LlewellynF: 4F9-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictRunner-up in point bumper but little encouragement so far under Rules, proving too headstrong both starts over hurdles.- Unnamed Favourite
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