Result · Worcester · Friday 22 May 2026
7:41 Worcester result: Dexperts Opinion wins the Step Into Luxury With Purple Granite Handicap Hurdle
Dexperts Opinion won the 7:41 at Worcester on Friday 22 May 2026, beating I'm A Starman by ¾ length. Ridden by Paul O'Brien for trainer Mickey Bowen, the six-year-old was sent off at 12/1 and covered the 2m7f on good ground in 5m 43.50s. Twist Of Fatecatch was a further 5½ lengths back in third at 3/1. Non-finishers: Prince Imperial (pulled up), Dearkeithandkaty (pulled up), Lightfingered Jack (pulled up). Blue In The West (self certificate, bruised foot) were non-runners.
7:41 Worcester full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dexperts Opinion (IRE) 6yo · 11-11 · p |
Paul O'Brien Mickey Bowen | — | 12/1 | 107 |
| 2 |
I'm A Starman (GB) 13yo · 12-0 |
Sean Bowen Mark Rimell | ¾ l | 14/1 | 110 |
| 3 |
Twist Of Fatecatch (FR) 6yo · 11-11 · p |
Dylan Johnston Neil Mulholland | 5½ l | 3/1FAV | 107 |
| 4 |
Herbygoesbananas (GB) 5yo · 11-1 |
Brendan Powell Henrietta C Knight | 12 l | 17/2 | 97 |
| 5 |
Snowy Evening (IRE) 9yo · 11-11 · p |
Toby Wynne Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | ¾ l | 8/1 | 107 |
| 6 |
Noble Blue (FR) 8yo · 11-8 · claim 5lb |
Mr Joshua Newman Kayley Woollacott | 5 l | 11/2 | 109 |
| 7 |
Betty's Tiara (GB) 8yo · 11-11 |
Ben Jones Ben Pauling | 21 l | 12/1 | 107 |
| 8 |
Gasmani (IRE) 7yo · 12-2 |
Jonathan Burke David Dennis | ½ l | 12/1 | 112 |
| PU |
Prince Imperial (USA) 9yo · 11-9 · tp · claim 5lb · Pulled up |
Beau Morgan Jake Thomas Coulson | — | 100/1 | 110 |
| PU |
Dearkeithandkaty (FR) 5yo · 11-10 · p · Pulled up |
Jonjo O'Neill Jr Jonjo & A J O'Neill | — | 5/1 | 106 |
| PU |
Lightfingered Jack (GB) 7yo · 12-1 · Pulled up |
Tom Bellamy Alan King | — | 6/1 | 111 |
Non-runners: Blue In The West (self certificate, bruised foot)
Worcester 7:41 returns
7:41 Worcester result: FAQs
Who won the 7:41 at Worcester on Friday 22 May 2026?
Dexperts Opinion, ridden by Paul O'Brien and trained by Mickey Bowen, at a starting price of 12/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Twist Of Fatecatch, the 3/1 favourite, finished third, 6¼ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
5m 43.50s over 2m7f on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Blue In The West (self certificate, bruised foot). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
