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Hurdle 2m 7f GOOD, Good to firm in places (GoingStick: 6.7) Class 5 4yo+ 7 runners

Tight read Ikigai Star just edges it from Final Entry and The Great Escape — top 3 covered by 14 RPR.

An even gallop looks likely with The Great Escape and Ikigai Star both expected to go forward. Ikigai Star heads the ratings on a recent RPR of 99 and has shown form on good ground, though stamina at this trip remains unproven. Final Entry, with a recent RPR of 97, drops in class and is the main threat, with little to separate the pair on recent figures. The Great Escape (RPR 108) and Kantagua Du Large (RPR 92) both weakened late last time, suggesting the finish could be tight among the principals. The top of the race is very close, with little between the leading contenders.

The key questions

How will the race be run?

The Great Escape and Ikigai Star should ensure an even gallop.

Does The Great Escape stay 2m 7f?

It's the highest-rated but unproven beyond today's trip — a stamina question over this distance.

Anyone well-treated?

Final Entry drops in class — often a positive trainer angle.

Who's the main danger?

Final Entry is the chief threat to Ikigai Star, with the form figures climbing — and on our figures there's barely a length between them.

Pace map — who goes forward, who waits

Leads 2

0Ikigai Star

0The Great Escape

Prominent 2

0Final Entry

0Hardy Buck

Mid-pack 1

0Kantagua Du Large

Held up 2

0Fane Court

0Warner's Cross

Pace confidence: 100%

What the data likes (our composite read — not tips)

No. 1 read Ikigai Star Likely to lead

Stall 0 · Trainer Charlie Longsdon · Jockey David Bass

Form has dipped a little of late, so needs to bounce back. Met trouble in running last time, so he's better than that result looks.

Ability rating

99 regressing

Racing Post Rating, recent form

This track

Trainer 16% · Jockey 18%

strike rate at Worcester

Last time out

RPR 72

most recent run

Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent

5533PU5 last time ←

GroundProven on good — won 3 of 15

Course2 runs at the track without winning

ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 16%, jockey 18%

Met trouble in running last time — better than the bare result

2 Final Entry Races prominently

Stall 0 · Trainer David Pipe · Jockey Jack Tudor

Going the right way — the form figures are on the climb. Drops in class, often a positive sign; the stable is in good heart at the track.

Ability rating

97 improving

Racing Post Rating, recent form

This track

Trainer 13% · Jockey 14%

strike rate at Worcester

Last time out

RPR 96

most recent run

Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent

766431 last time ←

GroundHas won on good — 1 from 6

ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 13%, jockey 14%

Drops in class (C4→C5)Stable hot (2/8, 25%)

3 The Great Escape Likely to lead

Stall 0 · Trainer Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill · Jockey Jonjo O'Neill Jr.

Holds solid claims on these figures. The stable is in good heart at the track.

Ability rating

108 steady

Racing Post Rating, recent form

This track

Trainer 11% · Jockey 14%

strike rate at Worcester

Last time out

RPR 82

most recent run

Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent

2887PU6 last time ←

GroundYet to win on good (0 from 6)

Course4 runs at the track without winning

FitnessFreshened up — 55 days since his last run

ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 11%, jockey 14%

Stable hot (3/10, 30%)

Weakened in the closing stages last time

4 Kantagua Du Large Settles midfield

Stall 0 · Trainer Clive Boultbee-Brooks · Jockey Richie McLernon

Going the right way — the form figures are on the climb. The stable is in good heart at the track.

Ability rating

92 improving

Racing Post Rating, recent form

This track

Trainer 25% · Jockey 11%

strike rate at Worcester

Last time out

RPR 87

most recent run

Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent

644669 last time ←

GroundYet to win on good (0 from 4)

ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 25%, jockey 11%

Weakened in the closing stages last time

5 Hardy Buck Races prominently

Stall 0 · Trainer Max Comley · Jockey Luke Scott(3)

Going the right way — the form figures are on the climb.

Ability rating

82 improving

recent best — career high 100 in 2024

This track

Trainer 0% · Jockey 24%

strike rate at Worcester

Last time out

RPR 75

most recent run

Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent

8PU172PU last time ←

GroundYet to win on good (0 from 15)

DistanceHas won around 2m 7f — 1 from 7

Course1 run at the track without winning

FitnessReturns from 155 days off the track

ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 0%, jockey 24%

Long layoff (155d)

Weakened in the closing stages last time

6 Fane Court Held up, comes late

Stall 0 · Trainer D J Jeffreys · Jockey Tom Bellamy

Going the right way — the form figures are on the climb.

Ability rating

78 improving

Racing Post Rating, recent form

This track

Trainer 10% · Jockey 19%

strike rate at Worcester

Last time out

RPR 75

most recent run

Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent

874PU43 last time ←

GroundYet to win on good (0 from 3)

DistanceUnproven at 2m 7f (0 from 1)

Course1 run at the track without winning

FitnessQuick turnaround — back within 6 days

ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 10%, jockey 19%

7 Warner's Cross Held up, comes late

Stall 0 · Trainer Sophie Leech · Jockey Sean Bowen

Form has dipped a little of late, so needs to bounce back.

Ability rating

57 regressing

Racing Post Rating, recent form

This track

Trainer 10% · Jockey 24%

strike rate at Worcester

Last time out

RPR 50

most recent run

Last 5 starts — oldest to most recent

6PU5PU5 last time ←

GroundYet to win on good (0 from 3)

FitnessFreshened up — 66 days since his last run

ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 10%, jockey 24%

Fresh (66d)

Weakened in the closing stages last time

Figures from results history (RPR/TS), pace from running-style history, connections from trainer/jockey stats, breeding from sire aptitude. Shrunk for small samples. Information only, not betting advice. 18+. BeGambleAware.org.