Bangor Races & Results 1 Wednesday 26th February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Bangor Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 26th February 2025

There were 30 Races on Wednesday 26th February 2025 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Wincanton, 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Bangor, 9 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 26th February 2025

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13:55 Bangor-on-dee Maiden Chase (Class 3) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 1st (4) (4/7 +29%) Casa No Mento	0.571429 4/7(+29%)	(4) Casa No Mento 4/7, Developed into a useful hurdler, winning 4 times including listed event at Punchestown in May. In need of experience when fourth of 6 at this C&D (soft) on chasing debut in November, before respectable fourth in Grade 2 hurdle at Ascot last time. Leading contender. Listed-winning hurdler; jumped right over C&D on chase debut; down in grade this time.
1 2nd (1) (10/3 -33%) Cabhfuilfungi	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(1) Cabhfuilfungi 10/3, Fair hurdles winner who has found improvement sent chasing this season, confirming previous promise when landing the odds in a Southwell handicap on New Year's Day. Good second at Chepstow (16f, heavy) last time and he can give his running once more. On the up over fences but has a penalty to carry back in a novice; personal best needed.
2 3rd (2) (12/1 +14%) Ostend	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Ostend 12/1, Maiden hurdle winner in Ireland and wasn't disgraced in an Ascot handicap on debut for current yard a year ago. Mid-field at this course (20.3f) on chase debut in November, but has failed to complete both starts since. It remains early days over fences, though. Completed just one of his three chases; drops in trip with improvement a must.
5 \|PU\| (5) (9/1 +36%) Miss Maverick	9 9/1(+36%)	(5) Miss Maverick 9/1, Recorded hat-trick in maiden/novice hurdles at Uttoxeter in April/May. After 8 months off, shaped well at the same course (19.9f, soft) on handicap bow in January, but jumped left when pulled up on chase debut at Leicester 13 days ago (returned lame). Jumped left (finished lame) when pulled up on chase debut; others look more convincing.
3 \|PU\| (3) (14/1 -56%) Throatlash	14 14/1(-56%)	(3) Throatlash 14/1, Won sole outing in Irish points and showed plenty to work on when runner-up in a Carlisle novice (17f, soft) on hurdling debut in December. Not quite at that level when third at the same course 23 days ago, but he appeals as the type to make a chaser. Point winner; should do well over fences but he'll need improvement for the change of code.

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13:55 Bangor-on-dee Maiden Chase (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

With a top-rating of 134 (11lb and upwards ahead of these rivals), CASA NO MENTO is very well treated at these weights and she is fancied to strike on her second chase outing. Cabhfuilfungi only just failed to supplement his Southwell romp at Chepstow and he is likely to be in the shake-up once again, while Throatlash is interesting switching to fences after only two hurdle starts.

A four-time winner over hurdles, CASA NO MENTO shaped as if in need of the experience when fourth in a listed mares novice at this course on chasing debut in November, so she is taken to open her chase account with a recent run over hurdles behind her. She can get the better of Cabhfuilfungi, who has been holding his form well over fences this season.

Cabhfuilfungi is solid despite his penalty but CASA NO MENTO is given another chance to reproduce her hurdle form over fences.

14:25 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
2 (2) (4/5 +42%) Jackpot Cash	0.8 4/5(+42%)	(2) Jackpot Cash 4/5, Showed promise in maiden/novice hurdles for Evan Williams, and also in 3 runs over fences towards the end of last year. Improved when landing a handicap hurdle on debut for this yard at Southwell (20.4f, soft) recently and he's of strong interest back in this sphere off a 5 lb lower mark. Winning return to hurdles recently; respected back over fences if he has turned a corner.
6 (6) (9/2 -125%) Night Jet	4.5 9/2(-125%)	(6) Night Jet 9/2, Failed to hit the target from 14 starts over hurdles but only needed the one attempt to deliver the goods over fences, making a winning debut in this sphere at Leicester (2m, heavy) recently. 6 lb rise tolerable and he is open to improvement. Made a successful chase debut last time; 6lb higher but may still have more to offer.
5 (5) (6/1 +40%) Grasshopper Time	6 6/1(+40%)	(5) Grasshopper Time 6/1, Fair maiden hurdler who failed to take a step forward when fourth of 7 on his first run following a wind op at Plumpton (2m, soft) last month. Will need to improve for the switch to fences if he's to emerge on top here. 0-13 in bumpers/hurdles, but is a half-brother to three winners over fences; could figure.
8 (8) (7/1 +42%) Eric Carmen	7 7/1(+42%)	(8) Eric Carmen 7/1, Unreliable individual who has finished in the money all 3 starts since undergoing a wind op but he doesn't tend to find much when push comes to shove, hence his 1-30 overall record under Rules. 1-30 under rules, but a fair third over fences last time; 3lb wrong but each-way claims.
1 (1) (14/1 +44%) Jaitroplaclasse	14 14/1(+44%)	(1) Jaitroplaclasse 14/1, Finished third on the first of his 2 starts in bumpers but lightly-raced and never really threatened over hurdles for Nicky Henderson. Acquired by new connections for £7,000 last year and offered little in a first-time tongue strap (retained) on chase debut at Chepstow in October. Well held on stable chase debut in October; drop in trip needs to make a big difference.
7 (7) (20/1 +39%) Staar	20 20/1(+39%)	(7) Staar 20/1, Just one effort of note under Rules, namely when going close in a Wincanton handicap hurdle in December 2022. No show both completed starts in this sphere and he's readily passed over. Well held on his return from another absence in December; 3lb out of the weights.
3 (3) (33/1 -65%) Royal Deeside	33 33/1(-65%)	(3) Royal Deeside 33/1, Stepped up on his very low-key chase debut display when third off 11 at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to soft) last month. However, his record over jumps stands at 0-10 and he ran no sort of a race on debut for this yard on the Flat recently. 0-19 under rules; third on latest start over fences but still has enough to prove.
10 (10) (66/1 +34%) Mo Zola	66 66/1(+34%)	(10) Mo Zola 66/1, Won on sole start in point bumpers but yet to show any ability under Rules and she's hard to warm to. Poor in nine starts over hurdles; 7lb out of the weights on chase debut; hard to recommend.

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14:25 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Jackpot Cash won over hurdles on his stable debut for James Owen at Southwell recently and must enter calculations switching to fences off a 5lb lower mark, but he has yet to really sparkle in this sphere. Oppositely, NIGHT JET struck on his chasing debut at Leicester last time so he looks the more solid option, lining up off a 6lb higher rating. Grasshopper Time might fare best of the remainder.

JACKPOT CASH was much-improved on debut for his shrewd new yard over hurdles at Southwell nine days ago and, if able to reproduce something akin to that returned to this sphere off a 5 lb lower mark, he will take the world of beating. The clear main danger is Night Jet, who made a successful start in this sphere at Leicester and should have more to offer as a chaser. Grasshopper Time is third choice ahead of Eric Carmen.

The vote goes to NIGHT JET after his successful chase debut at Leicester 13 days ago. He may still have more to offer over fences.

14:55 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 (3) (5/4 +44%) Ballybegg	1.25 5/4(+44%)	(3) Ballybegg 5/4, Mixed record over hurdles this season and return to chasing failed to revive him when seventh of 9 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, soft) 32 days ago. Eased 4 lb subsequently and he does come here with his yard amongst the winners. Return to fences couldn't revive his fortunes latest; others have less to prove.
4 (4) (2/1 -7%) Big City Roller	2 2/1(-7%)	(4) Big City Roller 2/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in points and perfect start over hurdles (fair form) when landing 10-runner novice at Carlisle in October 2023. Absent since finishing second under a penalty at Chepstow (23.6f) in December of that year and betting can guide now going chasing. Unexposed point winner; returns from a long absence but his yard are going well.
2 (2) (4/1 +0%) Imperial Alex	4 4/1(+0%)	(2) Imperial Alex 4/1, Really found the winning habit in the spring, completing the hat-trick with a narrow success in a Class 2 Uttoxeter handicap in May. However, he's returned from a break out of sorts, tailed off 5 out when pulled up at Exeter (24.2f) 44 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on. Of interest on last year's best; quiet this winter but down in class with headgear back on.
5 (5) (17/2 -89%) Findthetime	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(5) Findthetime 17/2, Landed a pair of small-field handicaps last winter for Nicky Richards and got back on track for his current yard when second at Hexham last summer. However. he needs to bounce back in a major way after being pulled up the last twice. Back up in trip. Pulled up the last twice; handicapper easing his burden but others have less to prove.

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14:55 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Big City Roller has a lengthy absence to overcome but is a fascinating runner on his chasing bow, while Imperial Alex is only 1lb higher than his last winning mark. BALLYBEGG could be the one, though, as Kerry Lee's horses are in good nick and she's booked Sam Twiston-Davies in the plate. Her veteran is now 4lb lower than when bolting up at Ludlow last year.

A thin handicap and it could be worth chancing BALLYBEGG. He goes well in the mud and is 4 lb lower than his last winning chase mark. Big City Roller certainly isn't over-faced for his chase debut back from a long time off and has to be considered.

The return of cheekpieces could help Imperial Alex but long-absent BIG CITY ROLLER is an interesting sort for fences.

15:30 Bangor-on-dee Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 (4) (10/11 +9%) I've Madeupmymind	0.909091 10/11(+9%)	(4) I've Madeupmymind 10/11, Showed promise in bumpers and made frame both starts over hurdles, latterly when fourth in 12-runner mares' maiden at Taunton (16.5f) 39 days ago. Will need to jump better than she did then but definite chance if doing so. In the frame in five of her six start starts including over hurdles; yard in red-hot form.
5 (5) (9/2 +63%) Scar Bridge	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(5) Scar Bridge 9/2, Lucky Speed mare who won first start in points and promise when placed on first of 2 starts in mares' maiden hurdles in Ireland last spring. Failed to complete both starts between the Flags this winter and now starts out for new yard. Regressed after making a successful debut in an Irish point; watch market on stable debut.
2 (2) (9/1 -13%) Getaways Gift	9 9/1(-13%)	(2) Getaways Gift 9/1, Getaway filly who left debut form behind when second under a positive ride in bumper at Plumpton (17.7f) in April. Not in same form when fifth in bumper at Fontwell a month later but she could yet get back on track now hurdling with yard amongst the winners. Tongue strap on 1st time. Showed promise in bumpers early last year; market useful on hurdle debut; tongue-tie on.
3 (3) (14/1 +13%) High As Hope	14 14/1(+13%)	(3) High As Hope 14/1, Runner-up in a point and having offered little in pair of bumper outings, she showed ability when sixth of 10 in mares' novice hurdle at Warwick (19f) 37 days ago. Drop down in trip here may not suit ideally, however. Modest form when sixth of ten on hurdle debut last month; looks the stable number two.

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15:30 Bangor-on-dee Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Point-to-point winner FORCETORECKONWITH changed hands for 30,000 pounds in November and is related to a few winners. The daughter of Workforce looks to have been found a suitable assignment and could be up to making an instant impression. I've Madeupmymind could only manage fourth at Taunton last month, but she might have more to offer on only her third start over hurdles. Of the remainder, Getaways Gift makes the most appeal.

Having shown plenty of promise in bumpers, I'VE MADEUPMYMIND has run to a similar level in twice making the frame over hurdles and she earns the vote to open her account with her rider taking off a handy 5 lb. Point winner Forcetoreckonwith and Getaways Gift are others to consider.

This can go to FORCETORECKONWITH who ran into a nice prospect on her Irish point debut and won nicely in that sphere in October.

16:05 Bangor-on-dee Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
2 (2) (4/5 +36%) Kingbel Du Lion	0.8 4/5(+36%)	(2) Kingbel Du Lion 4/5, French recruit who was seventh in a newcomers race at Auteuil on hurdling debut back in October 2023 (had 3 next-time-out winners ahead of him): Matched that form on chasing debut there 6 months later and should do better having joined a yard adept with such types. Trip should be no issue. Third in a French chase last March; watch market on debut for top yard.
4 (4) (6/5 -32%) Winchmore Hill	1.2 6/5(-32%)	(4) Winchmore Hill 6/5, Runner-up sole start in points back in March 2022 and built on his 2 previous efforts in this sphere in a first-time tongue strap (also had a breathing operation) when second of 8 in maiden at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) last month. Every chance he can go one better. Shown ability in all three starts over hurdles as when second last time; the one to beat.
3 (3) (28/1 +65%) Steal The Moves	28 28/1(+65%)	(3) Steal The Moves 28/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in point bumpers (May 2024) but having been well held on his only start in bumpers at Doncaster, it was a similar story sent hurdling at Lingfield (16f, heavy) recently. His struggles look set to continue. Winner of a point bumper, but little in a bumper and a hurdle for this yard; no appeal.

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16:05 Bangor-on-dee Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

WINCHMORE HILL took a step forward to occupy the runner-up berth at Uttoxeter on his most recent start and has Brian Hughes back on board. The eight-year-old sets the standard with a rating of 110 and he looks the one to beat. French recruit Kingbel Du Lion showed more when third on his second start at Auteuil in March last year and warrants a market check. Count Adhemar can beat Steal The Moves home for third.

This looks a match between KINGBEL DU LION and Winchmore Hill, with preference for the former having joined the excellent Venetia Williams on the back of a couple of promising outings in his native France last season. Donald McCain saddles a couple and his 8-y-o rates as the most obvious threat having found just one too strong at Uttoxeter last month.

Kingbel Du Lion is respected on his stable debut, but WINCHMORE HILL sets the standard on his Uttoxeter second last month.

16:35 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 (4) (4/6 +8%) C'est Different	0.666667 4/6(+8%)	(4) C'est Different 4/6, Made it 2 from 2 in handicaps in 10-runner event at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) 4 days ago, bit in hand. More to come and will prove hard to beat under a 7-lb penalty. 2-2 in handicaps and bids for a quick hat-trick under a 7lb penalty; firmly on the up.
8 (8) (11/4 +63%) Richardson	2.75 11/4(+63%)	(8) Richardson 11/4, Ended a long losing run after 9 months off in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 17 days ago, jumping on last before idling late on. Nudged up 5 lb and may struggle to follow up. 5lb higher than when making a winning return this month; more to recommend him than most.
2 (2) (7/2 +42%) The Secret Pearl	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(2) The Secret Pearl 7/2, Matched the pick of her novice form sent handicapping when fourth of 11 at this course (16.7f, heavy, 20/1) 19 days ago, barely adequate test. Step back up in trip will suit and must enter calculations. In the frame in three of four starts over hurdles, but still to prove she wants this far.
3 (3) (9/2 +55%) Rock Hurley	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(3) Rock Hurley 9/2, 4-y-o winner in France but failed to build on the promise of his last run when only fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 18 days ago. Blinkers on for 1st time. Well held in a better race last time, but previously finished third over C&D; blinkers on.
7 (7) (15/2 +53%) Tan Law	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(7) Tan Law 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden who seemed not to stay when fourth of 12 in 27f handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (soft, 50/1) 21 days ago. Return to shorter an obvious plus. Fair fourth over 3m3f last time; this trip may suit him better and he remains unexposed.
6 (6) (8/1 +68%) Force De Frap	8 8/1(+68%)	(6) Force De Frap 8/1, Winning hurdler who ran no sort of race when pulled up in handicap chase at Taunton (16f, good to soft, 9/1) 39 days ago, losing touch long way out. Well handicapped on two chase wins last winter, but something to prove back over hurdles.
5 (5) (10/1 -11%) Twyford's Diamond	10 10/1(-11%)	(5) Twyford's Diamond 10/1, Maiden who wasn't disgraced back up in trip when fourth in 11-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) 32 days ago. More needed for win purposes, however. Well beaten last time, though the stable's current form makes her hard to dismiss.
1 (1) (40/1 -21%) Jeu D'opale	40 40/1(-21%)	(1) Jeu D'opale 40/1, A winner over fences on final outing for H. & G. Lageneste & Macaire (sold for €55,000), has taken a long time to make it to the track for his current connections and most likely needed the run going without his usual tongue strap after 33 months off when last of 5 at Plumpton recently. French chase winner; beaten on stable debut over hurdles last time after a mammoth absence.

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16:35 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

C'EST DIFFERENT has improved since going handicapping, winning a conditional riders' event at Carlisle before following up at Chepstow on Saturday. Sam Thomas' charge doesn't escape a penalty this time but the progressive five-year-old is unlikely to have reached the ceiling of his ability just yet. The Secret Pearl was keeping on into fourth over 2m1f here latest and the return to further looks a real positive. Rock Hurley is also noted.

C'EST DIFFERENT followed up his Carlisle win from the same mark at Chepstow 5 days on and, with the best of him still to come, he's taken to complete a quick-fire hat-trick under a penalty. The Secret Pearl is feared most with the step back up in trip sure to suit.

Despite his 7lb penalty the bang-in-form C'EST DIFFERENT is taken to complete a quick hat-trick.

17:10 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 (4) (11/8 +69%) Henrysbrotherjack	1.375 11/8(+69%)	(4) Henrysbrotherjack 11/8, Got off the mark when landing odds in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) in December, forging clear. Unsuited by emphasis on speed at Market Rasen subsequently, so worth another chance from this mark. Strong at the finish over 2m4f in December; held off this mark latest; new trip looks a +.
5 (5) (10/3 +79%) Goguenard	3.333333 10/3(+79%)	(5) Goguenard 10/3, Progressed well switched to handicap hurdles last season, again showing a good attitude when scoring for the third time at Stratford (2¾m, heavy) in March. However, there have been very few positives to take from his 3 efforts over fences this term. Reverts to hurdling in first-time cheekpieces. Three hurdle wins in early 2024; quiet over fences this winter; headgear on back hurdling.
6 (6) (7/2 +0%) Getaway With You	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(6) Getaway With You 7/2, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs but again ran creditably when second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) 46 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Runner-up in four of his seven runs for this yard; new tongue-tie could give him a lift.
1 (1) (5/1 -233%) Farmer Jimmy	5 5/1(-233%)	(1) Farmer Jimmy 5/1, Much improved for a switch to handicaps over a longer trip when scoring over 2½m at Wetherby 2 weeks ago. Further step up in trip promises to suit and a 4 lb higher mark doesn't look enough to prevent the follow up. Stayed on well over 2m3f to make winning handicap debut two weeks ago; up 4lb; big player.
3 (3) (18/1 -13%) Superior Glance	18 18/1(-13%)	(3) Superior Glance 18/1, Won her sole start in point bumpers in 2020 but has yet to better modest form over hurdles, including when no match for easy winner at Southwell (24.3f, soft) last week. Improvement needed. Retains some ability after mammoth layoff but hard to call her well handicapped.

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17:10 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

FARMER JIMMY took a giant leap forward on his handicap bow a fortnight ago, where he won in comfortable fashion over an extended 2m3f at Wetherby. A 4lb rise does not look at all harsh and with a further step up in trip promising to suit, Mark Walford's charge could double his tally. Getaway With You scores highly for consistency and he is unlikely to be far away, while Goguenard, who sports cheekpieces for the first time, ought to relish forecast conditions.

FARMER JIMMY was much improved when making a successful handicap debut at Wetherby 2 weeks ago and is fancied to follow up with the further increase in trip promising to suit. Henrysbrotherjack is worth another chance back under more testing conditions and rates the main threat ahead of Getaway With You.

Getaway With You should go well again but FARMER JIMMY (nap)'s stamina looks worth chancing and he can make it 2-2 in handicaps.

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