Bangor Races & Results Tomform Friday 28th June 2024
There were 50 Races on Friday 28th June 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Cartmel, 7 races at Yarmouth, 8 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Bangor, 7 races at Curragh, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Friday 28th June 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(11) Doctor Foley 5/1, C&D winner bit fortunate to score at Fontwell last month but he's back to his best. Blinkers go on and this is tougher up 5 lb. Made it 3-7 over fences when beating a clear second at Fontwell; big player again up 5lb.
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(7) (11/1 -47%) Favori De Sivola
11
11/1(-47%)
(7) Favori De Sivola 11/1, Potentially well handicapped and, having rejoined his former yard from David Pipe, hinted at a revival after 7 months off/wind op at Newton Abbot 3 weeks ago. Down another 3 lb and could go well. Well treated on old form and he should benefit from his reappearance run; not ruled out.
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1st (3) (14/1 -40%) Exmoor Forest
14
14/1(-40%)
(3) Exmoor Forest 14/1, Maiden hurdle winner (at 25f) who shaped with promise initially over fences over shorter distances but proved a bit disappointing upped to staying trip at Newton Abbot a fortnight ago. Cheekpieces go on now. Overall record of 1-17 and was only third of four at Newton Abbot latest; others preferred.
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2nd (6) (5/2 +29%) Happy Du Mesnil
2.5
5/2(+29%)
(6) Happy Du Mesnil 5/2, Maiden hurdler who didn't entirely convince initially over fences but has got his act together at Southwell under this rider, winning novice handicap and then collared on the line in follow-up bid after making mistakes. Up 4 lb and longer trip could help. One to consider. Win and near miss at Southwell last twice and he's respected upped to this trip.
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3rd (2) (66/1 -450%) Walking The Walk
66
66/1(-450%)
(2) Walking The Walk 66/1, Scored twice at up to 3m last summer and shaped as if retaining all ability on first outing since leaving Gordon Elliott after 9 months off at Uttoxeter. This should reveal more. Dual chase winner who was a promising third at Uttoxeter on his stable debut; in the mix.
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4th (1) (15/2 -25%) Crystal Moon
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(1) Crystal Moon 15/2, Has shown himself in a far better light since switched to fences, scoring at Huntingdon and Hereford. Good efforts the last twice but needs to cut out the mistakes. Visor replaces cheekpieces. 2-6 over fences and was good third at Southwell latest; respected in first-time visor.
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5th (9) (100/1 -525%) Friends Don't Ask
100
100/1(-525%)
(9) Friends Don't Ask 100/1, Dual winner over staying trips in 2021 for Martin Smith and stopped the slide at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago. Potentially well handicapped if building on that. Signs of revival at Uttoxeter and could get involved if he can build on that.
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6th (4) (66/1 -450%) Stony Man
66
66/1(-450%)
(4) Stony Man 66/1, Tasted success in a maiden hurdle 2 years ago. Failed to complete next 5 starts over hurdles but has highlighted he's back in better heart with a pair of fourth-place finishes over fences in recent months. Not discounted. Fair fourth in both chase runs including over C&D but he needs more to make an impact here.
10
7th (10) (66/1 -915%) Justshortofabubble
66
66/1(-915%)
(10) Justshortofabubble 66/1, Three-time winner in handicap chases last year (including over C&D). Should strip fitter for his 2 runs over hurdles in recent weeks and can go well back over fences. Well held over fences and hurdles in last three runs and others are preferred.
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8th (8) (100/1 -1011%) Aviewtosea
100
100/1(-1011%)
(8) Aviewtosea 100/1, Has dropped a long way in the weights since winning back-to-back small-field handicap chases in 2022 (including over C&D), but the majority of his efforts since have lacked spark, merely closing up late on his return at Warwick 4 weeks ago. Turned things around with a fourth at Warwick and has claims if he can build on that.
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|PU| (5) (66/1 -313%) Pottlerath
66
66/1(-313%)
(5) Pottlerath 66/1, Completed a chase hat-trick at the start of last summer in 3-runner C&D novice contest but little impact over both sets of obstacles more recently. On a tempting mark if staging a revival. Last win was off 6lb higher over C&D but he needs a major revival back at this track.
17:40 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Chase (Class
4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
DOCTOR FOLEY had to work hard to justify favouritism at Fontwell, but the runner-up has gone one better since so the form is solid and Anthony Honeyball's seven-year-old can defy a 5lb rise. Happy Du Mesnil came within a whisker of completing a Southwell brace and should be thereabouts again. Crystal Moon, Walking The Walk and Exmoor Forest are a few more to consider in an open affair.
FAVORI DE SIVOLA hinted at a revival back with Jane Williams at Newton Abbot 3 weeks ago and, now 13 lb below his last winning mark, looks worth chancing in the hope he builds on that. Justshortofabubble looks primed for a big run back over fences, while Happy du Mesnil can go well again.
An open race in which the vote goes to DOCTOR FOLEY, who made it 3-7 over fences when beating a clear second at Fontwell last month.
(9) Deerstalker 4/1, Stuck in the mud on handicap hurdle debut but more likely it faced with a sounder surface (also tongue tied) when narrowly denied in an 18.5f handicap in April. Strong in the betting so chase debut last month was a shade disappointing. Capable of better. Remote fourth at Stratford on his chasing debut latest; he's not written off yet though.
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(3) (28/1 -155%) Quoi De Neuf
28
28/1(-155%)
(3) Quoi De Neuf 28/1, Returned to winning ways in 4-runner handicap chase at Fakenham (21.2f) last summer but is becoming increasingly unreliable and was tailed off on last month's return to action. Last of four on his return at Hereford (2m5f) 35 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.
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1st (7) (17/2 +29%) Jerrash
8.5
17/2(+29%)
(7) Jerrash 17/2, Three-time winner over hurdles (at up to 25f) who was perked up by fitting of blinkers when second over fences at Fontwell (27.7f) in January. Disappointed since, though. Fontwell second in January but his form has nosedived since; others are much preferred.
10
2nd (10) (33/1 -136%) I Am Gonna Be
33
33/1(-136%)
(10) I Am Gonna Be 33/1, Fairly useful bumper/hurdles winner who may have just found the test too much back from 4 months off on yard debut when fifth at Cheltenham (25.2f) in April. Disappointing at Hereford since though so hopes rest on drop back in trip. Hasn't progressed in this sphere, pulled up at Hereford last month; lots more is required.
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3rd (8) (66/1 -230%) Peacocks Secret
66
66/1(-230%)
(8) Peacocks Secret 66/1, Fit from points but last of 8 n a hunter on final start for D.Peters. Fair bit to prove back in a regulation handicap. Last of eight in hunter chase at Stratford latest; needs a big step forward for new yard.
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4th (4) (100/1 -1011%) Clondaw Royale
100
100/1(-1011%)
(4) Clondaw Royale 100/1, Made an encouraging start over hurdles when well on top when winning a maiden here (19.6f) in December. Looked set to finish a clear second when falling 2 out in handicap at Warwick (26f, heavy) in March but was a bit disappointing at Uttoxeter. Unexposed and now goes chasing minus tongue tie. Winning hurdler; goes chasing now and this Irish point runner-up can't be ruled out.
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5th (2) (100/1 -6035%) Steppenwolf
100
100/1(-6035%)
(2) Steppenwolf 100/1, Winning hurdler/fair maiden chaser for Gavin Patrick Cromwell (sold 21,500 gns in February) and made perfect start for new connections on the back of a breathing op when landing 9-runner handicap at Ffos Las a month ago, cruising clear. 8 lb ruse may not prevent the follow up. Had wind op before ready Ffos Las scorer for new yard latest; up 8lb but a big player.
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6th (5) (100/1 -2400%) Grey Skies
100
100/1(-2400%)
(5) Grey Skies 100/1, Dual winner in novice company last spring and added another runner-up to his collection at Cartmel a month ago. Eases 1 lb so another bold bid looks on the cards. Good second at Cartmel last month; he can make his presence felt once more eased 1lb.
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|U| (1) (18/1 -125%) Varna Gold
18
18/1(-125%)
(1) Varna Gold 18/1, Matched pick of hurdles form when third of 5 on chase debut at Tipperary in April. Not at that level completed start since but now goes handicapping with blinkers on switched to Britain. Hasn't gone on since an encouraging chasing debut third at Tipperary; blinkers reached for.
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|PU| (6) (66/1 -313%) Barton Knoll
66
66/1(-313%)
(6) Barton Knoll 66/1, Has been given a chance by the handicapper (now 13 lb below last winning mark), but he's no battler and didn't show much on last week's reappearance, albeit he may have needed it. Winless since 2021 and well-held 11th at Worcester nine days ago; others more persuasive.
18:13 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Chase (Class
4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
STEPPENWOLF made the best possible start to life with David Pipe when breaking his chasing duck at Ffos Las. An 8lb rise complicates matters but he appears rejuvenated by the switch from Ireland and is preferred to Clondaw Royale, who could start to deliver on his early promise now he tackles fences. Deerstalker is fancied to do better than he did when sent off favourite at Stratford. Grey Skies is also worth a look.
STEPPENWOLF produced a career-best effort starting out for David Pipe when a ready winner at Ffos Las a month ago, and on that evidence, his revised mark looks within range. Grey Skies is a solid operator at this level so commands respect, while Deerstalker might show more on this second chase start.
David Pipe's ex-Irish recruit STEPPENWOLF (nap) can make light of an 8lb rise for his impressive Ffos Las success last time out
(8) Dog Fox 3/1, Fairly useful 1¼m Flat winner for Ed Dunlop and he matched pick of his hurdles form for new yard when second of 13 on handicap debut at Southwell (15.8f) 17 days ago, doing best of those held up. Remains low-mileage and he's one to consider. Good second on handicap hurdle debut at Southwell; respected off only 1lb higher here.
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2nd (5) (9/4 +0%) Therapist
2.25
9/4(+0%)
(5) Therapist 9/4, A fairly useful winner at 10f on Flat who has really got the hang of things following a break/switch to handicaps in this sphere, successful at Southwell/Huntingdon in May. Nudged up 4 lb but serious player in hat-trick bid. On a roll after her two wins last month and she's strongly respected in hat-trick bid.
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3rd (3) (66/1 -1000%) The Sad Shepherd
66
66/1(-1000%)
(3) The Sad Shepherd 66/1, Posted much his best effort for this yard when third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, good) 50 days ago. Remains low mileage and he's worth considering for all this is a competitive race. Returned to form with close third at Stratford (2m2f, good) last month and he's respected.
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4th (9) (100/1 -525%) Timeforarum
100
100/1(-525%)
(9) Timeforarum 100/1, Fair form on first of three outings in bumpers. Looked a work in progress in maiden hurdles but found no improvement when sixth of 9 on handicap debut at Newton Abbot (17.5f) 4 weeks ago. Remains early days with him at least. Well held in all four hurdle runs and needs a transformation in his second handicap.
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5th (6) (66/1 -1220%) Ikigai Star
66
66/1(-1220%)
(6) Ikigai Star 66/1, Fairly useful maiden on Flat (stays 1½m) for Joseph O'Brien and quickly dispelled a lesser effort over hurdles when landing 10-runner Huntingdon maiden (15.8f) 32 days ago. More needed now handicapping but he remains unexposed. Stylish win in 2m maiden last month and he's an interesting contender on handicap debut.
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6th (2) (100/1 -614%) Tikitov
100
100/1(-614%)
(2) Tikitov 100/1, 8-y-o who finished runner-up on four of his 5 starts in maiden hurdles but handed a stiff opening mark and failed to find the requisite improvement required when eighth of 12 on handicap debut at Exeter (21.6f) when last seen 14 months ago. Market may prove the best guide here. 0-7 under rules and is probably best watched back from 444 days off.
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|F| (7) (100/1 -1718%) Upagainstit
100
100/1(-1718%)
(7) Upagainstit 100/1, Didn't go on from his Warwick chase debut success in spring 2023 in handful of chase outings but back on track when chasing home his stablemate in a C&D novice 3 weeks ago. Respected back in handicap company. Stable also saddle Comemylittleson. Chase winner who was second in C&D novice latest and he's in the mix back in a handicap.
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|U| (4) (66/1 -500%) Comemylittleson
66
66/1(-500%)
(4) Comemylittleson 66/1, Maiden Irish pointer who has improved with each start over hurdles, third of 7 on qualifying run in a Ludlow novice (15.7f) in April. Feasible to think he can do better still now tackling handicaps. Promising third in Ludlow novice latest and he's open to more progress on handicap debut.
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|PU| (1) (100/1 -400%) Privilege
100
100/1(-400%)
(1) Privilege 100/1, Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland who changed hands for only £2,500 prior to a very low-key effort when pulled up at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) in March. Needs to leave that well behind back from 3 months off. 0-9 over hurdles and was pulled up on stable debut in March; plenty to prove.
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|PU| (10) (150/1 -200%) Diamond Joel
150
150/1(-200%)
(10) Diamond Joel 150/1, Long-standing maiden who again showed little from miles out of the weights when last of 8 at Ludlow (15.7f) in October. Faces another stiff task following another 8 months off. 0-16 over hurdles and is long way out of weights here on his return; can only be watched.
18:48 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class
4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
THERAPIST hasn't looked back since going handicapping, rewarding those favourite-backers who kept the faith after three straight losses by going in at Southwell and Huntingdon. A 4lb rise doesn't seem too harsh for the latest of those, and she is still well treated compared to her Flat rating. The same can be said for Ikigai Star and Dog Fox, with the latter offering encouragement when runner-up on his handicap bow at Southwell.
THERAPIST has proved a different proposition following a short break/switch to handicaps in this sphere, successful at Southwell/Huntingdon, and she looks a serious player in her hat-trick bid up 4 lb for her latest success. Fellow 4-y-os Dog Fox and Ikigai Star are others to consider in a competitive contest.
Top of the list is 4yo IKIGAI STAR, who won a Huntingdon maiden last month and is open to more progress on this handicap hurdle debut.
(10) Thankyourluckystar 11/2, Runner-up over C&D before resuming winning ways at Worcester 4 weeks ago. A 7 lb rise means a bigger performance will be needed to follow up. Raised his form to a new level when scoring at Worcester and he's respected up 7lb.
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1st (6) (13/2 +28%) Zeeband
6.5
13/2(+28%)
(6) Zeeband 13/2, Won back-to-back 2m handicaps at Leopardstown and Limerick in March. Shaped as if still in form when midfield in a warm race at the Aintree Grand National meeting in April and confirmed those impressions when fourth at Killarney latest. Won two in a row in March but vulnerable in last two runs; needs more back up in trip.
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2nd (8) (25/1 -178%) Made For You
25
25/1(-178%)
(8) Made For You 25/1, Fairly useful hurdler for Olly Murphy, leaving that yard after finishing third of 9 in Wetherby seller in March. Sound start for new stable when third on the Flat at Catterick 10 days ago. Placed on the Flat last week and has possibilities off a dangerous mark back over hurdles.
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3rd (2) (100/1 -2400%) Kaleb
100
100/1(-2400%)
(2) Kaleb 100/1, Gained compensation for his Southwell near miss when successful over 20.6f at Market Rasen 36 days ago. A further 3 lb rise is unlikely to prevent him making a bold bid to follow up. Went very close at Southwell before scoring at Market Rasen; respected up another 3lb.
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4th (3) (66/1 -313%) El Borracho
66
66/1(-313%)
(3) El Borracho 66/1, Versatile campaigner who resumed winning in 17f handicap chase here last August but he's been below par in 2 Flat handicaps and a course handicap chase since returning from a break. Has a lower mark over hurdles than fences but others arrive with less to prove. Has lost his way on last two runs and needs a major revival back over hurdles.
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5th (9) (100/1 -1150%) Tedley
100
100/1(-1150%)
(9) Tedley 100/1, Wincanton maiden winner (2m) in February who has hit the frame in handicaps on his last 3 starts, on the latest finishing third of 7 over 2m here last month. Back up in trip. In fair form but he hasn't had much help from the handicapper and needs to find more.
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6th (4) (100/1 -2400%) Ballygeary
100
100/1(-2400%)
(4) Ballygeary 100/1, C&D winner who built on a good third over 2m here in May when winning a 20.6f Market Rasen handicap 3 weeks ago. A 7 lb rise means he'll require another career best to follow up. Clearcut winner at Market Rasen (2m4f) and he still looks on a workable mark; big player.
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7th (1) (66/1 -450%) Party Business
66
66/1(-450%)
(1) Party Business 66/1, Useful hurdler who was a respectable fifth of 16 at Haydock last month. Didn't take to fences at Southwell recently and no surprise to see him make a quick return to the smaller obstacles. Pulled up on chase debut latest and has bit to prove again back hurdling at this trip.
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8th (5) (66/1 -313%) Icare Allen
66
66/1(-313%)
(5) Icare Allen 66/1, Smart hurdler at his peak for Willie Mullins but hasn't show a great deal in a handful of appearances since switched to the O'Neill yard. Could only consider if backed. Well treated on old form but has not shown much for new stable since April.
19:23 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class
3) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
After a comfortable success over the extended 2m4f at Market Rasen last month, KALEB is taken to follow up. Amy Murphy's charge scored by a little over a length on that occasion and a 3lb rise in the ratings may not halt his progression. Fellow last-time-out winner Ballygeary should give the selection most to think about but he needs to defy a 7lb hike, while former Grade 3 winner Party Business is also noted.
The likeable KALEB might be able to defy a 3 lb rise for Market Rasen. Tedley has been running with credit in defeat lately and might be the one to give the selection most to think about ahead of Irish-raider Zeeband.
Several have possibilities but the vote goes to BALLYGEARY, who was a clearcut winner in a Class 2 at Market Rasen three weeks ago.
(9) Briefly 4/5, Steadily progressive in bumpers and is following a similar path over hurdles, suited by increase in trip when second in 6-runner novice at Fontwell (21.8f) 16 days ago. The one to beat. Placed in the last two of her three hurdle runs and she's respected for in-form yard.
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2nd (6) (9/1 -50%) Moon Lady
9
9/1(-50%)
(6) Moon Lady 9/1, Point winner who showed a bit back over hurdles on first run since leaving Nicky Henderson when fourth of 10 in a novice at Stratford (18.7f, good) 27 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Point winner who was a fair fourth at Stratford on recent stable debut; not ruled out.
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3rd (8) (100/1 -7900%) Walk Of The Roses
100
100/1(-7900%)
(8) Walk Of The Roses 100/1, Fair bumper winner who offered something to work on sent hurdling after nearly a year off when second of 7 in a Newton Abbot novice (16.8f, soft) last month. Entitled to improve and must enter calculations in an ordinary affair. Bumper winner who was a promising second on hurdling debut last month; big player.
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4th (1) (150/1 -200%) Belleloise
150
150/1(-200%)
(1) Belleloise 150/1, Showed little in bumpers and fared no better in 4 starts over hurdles. Off 14 months. Has had a breathing operation. Has struggled in four hurdle runs and can only be watched on her comeback; had wind op.
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5th (11) (66/1 -164%) Miss Mink
66
66/1(-164%)
(11) Miss Mink 66/1, Passing Glance filly. Showed a bit on bumper debut at Stratford but was well held at Doncaster next time. Makes hurdle debut after 6 months off. Out of a half-sister to some useful jumpers but needs lots of improvement hurdling debut.
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6th (7) (66/1 -230%) My Bobby's Lass
66
66/1(-230%)
(7) My Bobby's Lass 66/1, Well held both starts in bumpers so a big step forward required on this switch to hurdling. Tailed off in both bumpers and needs a transformation on hurdling debut.
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7th (5) (200/1 -100%) Might Do Emery
200
200/1(-100%)
(5) Might Do Emery 200/1, Looks very limited on early evidence. Has not shown much under rules including in two hurdle runs this month.
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|PU| (4) (66/1 -450%) Marco's Light
66
66/1(-450%)
(4) Marco's Light 66/1, Champs Elysees mare. Easy to back and shaped as if in need of the experience when eighth of 13 in bumper (25/1) at Southwell (15.8f, good) on debut 52 days ago. In good hands and could show more on this switch to hurdling. Well-held eighth in Southwell bumper and needs to do much better now switched to hurdling.
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|PU| (10) (66/1 -65%) Fennella
66
66/1(-65%)
(10) Fennella 66/1, Is yet to show much sign of ability. Jumping has been an issue over hurdles so far and she has been well held here last twice.
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|PU| (2) (150/1 -500%) Gentoo
150
150/1(-500%)
(2) Gentoo 150/1, In good hands but offered little on her completed start over hurdles. Tailed off on Chepstow debut and she didn't get very far at Newton Abbot two weeks ago.
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|PU| (3) (200/1 -203%) Gilwen Rosie
200
200/1(-203%)
(3) Gilwen Rosie 200/1, No impact in bumper/both starts over hurdles. Tailed off in sole bumper and has struggled in both hurdle runs this spring.
19:58 Bangor-on-dee Maiden Hurdle
(Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Having made a pleasing start to her career over timber, WALK OF THE ROSES can get her head in front for the first time in this sphere. David Pipe's five-year-old had excuses for her second over 2m1f at Newton Abbot last month and she can go one better. Briefly has been knocking on the door of late and she rates as the biggest danger, while Moon Lady heads the remainder.
BRIEFLY is following a similar path over hurdles as in bumpers in that she's proving to be steadily progressive and gets the nod to open her account in an ordinary affair. Walk of The Roses is entitled to improve on her initial outing in this sphere, while Marco's Light shaped as if in need of the experience in her sole outing in bumpers and could fare much better on this switch to hurdling.
Preference is for bumper winner WALK OF THE ROSES, who started her hurdling career with a promising second at Newton Abbot last month.
(9) Scarlet O'tara 7/4, Showed promise in bumpers and has done the same both starts over hurdles, including when a staying-on third at Hereford (21.7f) back in January. Remains capable of better, for all that the drop back in trip is a slight concern. Promising third at Hereford in January and needs a close look on her return.
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2nd (1) (25/1 -614%) Beau Della
25
25/1(-614%)
(1) Beau Della 25/1, Showed fair form when in the frame all 3 starts in bumpers, albeit giving trouble at the start at Kelso on latest outing. Hood applied for hurdle debut and bred to be suited by the longer trip. Runner-up in last two bumpers and she's an interesting contender on hurdling debut.
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3rd (5) (150/1 -200%) Lady Showtime
150
150/1(-200%)
(5) Lady Showtime 150/1, Only hinted at ability on her second outing in bumpers and achieved little on her recent Worcester hurdling debut. Up in trip. Well held in both bumpers and was tailed off at 150-1 on hurdling debut at Worcester.
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4th (8) (100/1 -525%) My Girl Katie
100
100/1(-525%)
(8) My Girl Katie 100/1, Poor maiden hurdler who disappointment at Stratford last time and is up against it on these terms. 0-14 over hurdles and was well held off lowly mark at Stratford latest; no appeal.
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5th (2) (66/1 -1100%) Bing Belle
66
66/1(-1100%)
(2) Bing Belle 66/1, Offered more than she had in a bumper 6 months earlier in a first-time tongue strap when fourth of 13 in a novice hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good) 43 days ago. Promising fourth behind a 1-3 shot on hurdling debut at Fontwell; in the mix upped in trip.
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6th (10) (100/1 -525%) Tique
100
100/1(-525%)
(10) Tique 100/1, Bumper winner at the fourth attempt here in May 2023 but has shown just modest form at best in 7 hurdle outings, tending to make mistakes. Bumper winner but she's 0-7 over hurdles and was remote fifth in a Fakenham maiden latest.
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7th (4) (66/1 -1000%) Gaot
66
66/1(-1000%)
(4) Gaot 66/1, Modest maiden hurdler. Ran respectably when fourth at Newton Abbot on final start in 2021/22. Sold from Harry Fry's stable for £9,000 after and absent since. 0-11 over hurdles and last run was in April 2022; market should guide on her comeback.
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8th (6) (66/1 -371%) Leave Her To Me
66
66/1(-371%)
(6) Leave Her To Me 66/1, Built on debut promise when landing 7-runner bumper at Stratford (16.3f, good) in August 2022. Well held at Cheltenham 8 months later and missed the following season. First run for yard after leaving Fergal O'Brien. Bumper winner but is probably best watched now switched to hurdling after 435 days off.
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9th (7) (66/1 -230%) Moonshine Girl
66
66/1(-230%)
(7) Moonshine Girl 66/1, Well held in maiden hurdle/bumper. Well beaten over hurdles on debut and was tailed off in a Sligo bumper last time.
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|PU| (3) (66/1 -2100%) Final Escape
66
66/1(-2100%)
(3) Final Escape 66/1, Half-sister to 4 winners, including fair hurdler/useful chaser Final Assault and fairly useful hurdler Last Encounter. Produced a promising first effort when second of 14 in a Galway bumper on sole outing for Margaret Mullins. Sold for 40,000 gns after and is an interesting hurdling newcomer. Runner-up in Galway bumper before being sold for 40,000gns; respected on hurdling debut.
20:30 Bangor-on-dee Maiden Hurdle
(Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Now in the hands of new connections after an encouraging start to her career in a bumper at Galway last September, FINAL ESCAPE looks the one to beat on her hurdles bow with the step up in trip expected to suit. Beau Della arrives with similar claims after a pair of runner-up efforts in bumpers, while Bing Belle is another to consider following a respectable fourth over shorter at Fontwell last month.
FINAL ESCAPE produced a promising first effort when second of 14 in a Galway bumper on debut for Margaret Mullins 9 months ago and, having been sold for 40,000 gns in October, she makes plenty of appeal now starting out over hurdles at an ordinary level. Scarlet O'Tara undoubtedly remains capable of better, for all that the drop back in trip may not be ideal, while Beau Della ought to be up to making her presence felt judged on her bumper exploits.
Preference is for BEAU DELLA, who was runner-up in her last two bumpers and looks interesting upped in trip on hurdling debut.
(4) Home Sweet Highway 10/3, Runner-up on completed start in points and returned to form from out of the blue in first-time blinkers when runner-up at this C&D (good to soft) last month, despite making late mistakes. Nudged up 2 lb and rates a player if arriving in the same mood. Responded well to the new blinkers when a clear second back hurdling over C&D.
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2nd (1) (9/1 +0%) Dynamite Kentucky
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(1) Dynamite Kentucky 9/1, Dual hurdles winner. Good second in a 3m Hexham handicap chase on his return from a long absence in April but little impact on both starts since (over hurdles on latest). Percentage call is to look elsewhere. Fair return from an absence but that was over fences and he's not built on it.
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3rd (2) (100/1 -1329%) The Bold Thady
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(2) The Bold Thady 100/1, Tricky customer but finally off the mark in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Fontwell (25.8f, good) under this pilot last month. However, he further underlined why he's not one to place much faith in when pulled up at Huntingdon (25f, good) 19 days later and now a first-time tongue tie is applied. Fontwell winner; tongue-tie now added after a puzzling run the last time.
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4th (7) (100/1 -1567%) Mac's Xpress
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(7) Mac's Xpress 100/1, Remains a maiden after 22 NH runs but back on track when fourth of 17 in handicap at Punchestown (19.4f, good) just under 3 weeks ago. First-time tongue tie applied but others clearly more appealing from a win perspective. Fourth of 17 in final Irish start; stamina to prove but still respected in new tongue-tie.
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5th (3) (66/1 -230%) Time To Tinker
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(3) Time To Tinker 66/1, Winless since landing a brace of handicaps in autumn 2021 and merely underlined inconsistency when pulled up last 3 outings. Mark in freefall but needs to show so much more (has just the one completion for his current yard). Lost his way for former yard and no sign of turning things around for current one.
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6th (11) (100/1 -525%) If I Say
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(11) If I Say 100/1, Placed several times over fences last year and ran respectably after 6 months off when seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (23.9f, good) last month. Entitled to sharpen up for that outing, so not without each-way hope. Only 1-19 but was beaten under 10l in a 3m good-ground hurdle at Ffos Las after an absence.
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7th (13) (100/1 -203%) Robeam
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(13) Robeam 100/1, Out of sorts for some time now and showed no more enthusiasm back on the Flat at Bath (17.1f, good) recently. Easily opposed from 5 lb out of the handicap. Flat/hurdle winner but poor efforts under both codes since returning from a wind operation.
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8th (6) (66/1 -1000%) Grass's Jet
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(6) Grass's Jet 66/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and matched the best of his novice form when fourth of 10 on handicap debut at Taunton (23.9f, good to soft) back in December. Has since left Thomas Gallagher (£21,000) and ought to make a bigger impact this season. Cheekpieces on. Lightly raced and could be interesting now kicking off for a respected new yard.
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9th (5) (100/1 -1150%) Nora The Xplorer
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(5) Nora The Xplorer 100/1, Dual winner for Donald McCain was beaten a long way after an 11-month break when tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, good to soft, 11/1) 6 weeks ago. Entitled to be sharper now but hard to have confidence on the back of that effort. Well beaten on last month's stable debut; that run came after an 11-month absence.
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10th (9) (66/1 -560%) Haveyougotmymoney
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(9) Haveyougotmymoney 66/1, Gained reward for several good efforts in defeat when landing Southwell handicap hurdle (3m) last autumn. Lost his way over the winter but took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 11 at Perth (23.9f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Will need to jump/settle better if he's to build on it. Last season's best hurdle form included a 3m win; latest run a tad more encouraging.
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|PU| (8) (100/1 -2122%) Bright Sunbird
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(8) Bright Sunbird 100/1, Scored at Stratford last summer for Gary Hanmer. Stepped forward from her debut for this yard when a creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (25.8f, soft) 33 days ago and holds sound place claims again. Second run for this yard when staying-on third in refitted cheekpieces at Kelso (3m2f).
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|PU| (10) (100/1 -614%) Camilla's Choice
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(10) Camilla's Choice 100/1, Surpassed pick of her Irish form when making second start for this yard a winning one over C&D last summer. Now 2 lb below that winning mark following a string of subsequent no-shows so she clearly needs to bounce back in a major way. C&D winner last summer but no sign of that form for a while now.
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|PU| (12) (100/1 -525%) Johns Dream
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(12) Johns Dream 100/1, Poor form, including in handicaps this spring. 1 lb out of the weights so first-time cheekpieces will need to spark major improvement. Two modest runs since second in Hereford handicap in March; tries cheekpieces.
21:00 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class
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HOME SWEET HIGHWAY must hold every chance if building on a career-best effort when runner-up over C&D last time out. Mistakes late in that contest may have cost him and, with a clearer round of jumping on this occasion, Donald McCain's charge can get the better of The Bold Thady and Bright Sunbird, who wasn't beaten far over further at Kelso last month. Dynamite Kentucky, Johns Dream and Nora The Xplorer complete the shortlist.
Plenty of these arrive out of form so a chance is taken on stable-switcher GRASS'S JET, who matched the best of his novice form when fourth on handicap debut at Taunton in December and looks capable of better again for his new yard this season. Home Street Highway bounced back to form when runner-up here last month, and he may have to settle for silver again, with Bright Sunbird and If I Say another couple fancied to go well.
It may pay to side with local runner HOME SWEET HIGHWAY who responded well to blinkers last time.
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