Bangor Races & Results Tomform Friday 7th February 2025
There were 39 Races on Friday 7th February 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Kempton, 8 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Bangor, 9 races at Southwell, 7 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Friday 7th February 2025
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(3) Eva's Oskar 7/2, Likeable chaser who landed a valuable Cheltenham handicap a couple of seasons back. Looked rusty after 15 months off when sixth in hunter chase at Warwick 18 days ago. Can take a step forward. Back from a long absence when well behind Lord Du Mesnil on recent hunter chase debut.
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2
2nd (2) (16/1 -45%) Willewonga
16
16/1(-45%)
(2) Willewonga 16/1, 9/4, won 9-runner hunter chase at Cartmel (21.2f, good to soft) 8 months ago for Miss Hannah Roach. Fourth in a point recently so he's one to consider. Has won a hunter chase but a weaker race than this; beaten 25l in a point five days ago.
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6
3rd (6) (15/8 +6%) Lord Du Mesnil
1.875
15/8(+6%)
(6) Lord Du Mesnil 15/8, Fairly useful chaser. Had a wind op before a below-form fourth of 9 in hunter chase at Warwick (24f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Always had some class about him and ran well on recent hunter chase debut at Warwick.
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7
4th (7) (7/2 +22%) Minella Trump
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(7) Minella Trump 7/2, Fairly useful hurdler but off 12 months since a below-par second of 4 in handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f). Handily weighted if fully tuned up. Should welcome this drop in grade after struggling last season in strong handicaps.
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1
5th (1) (12/1 0%) D'jango
12
12/1(0%)
(1) D'jango 12/1, Appeared to be very much on the decline prior to turning it round in hunters, scoring at Warwick a year ago. Below par at Sandown last time though so more is required. Never involved after an early mistake on comeback run; has the form to feature here.
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5
6th (5) (11/2 -22%) Frontal Assault
5.5
11/2(-22%)
(5) Frontal Assault 11/2, Fairly useful hurdler. Fourteenth of 20 in handicap chase (18/1) at Galway (22.5f) 6 months ago on his final run for Gordon Elliott. Cheekpieces back on with his fitness to prove. Fourth in last season's Irish Grand National; left Gordon Elliott for 30,000gns.
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4
7th (4) (11/2 +54%) For One Night Only
5.5
11/2(+54%)
(4) For One Night Only 11/2, £10,000 5-y-o, Mahler gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (17f-3m winner) Ttebbob. Dual winning pointer, latest 19 days ago. Interesting prospect. Likely that he's up against on this hunter chase debut but only a 6yo.
13:12 Bangor-on-dee Hunter Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
LORD DU MESNIL shaped with promise on his seasonal return at Warwick last month and while a few of these arrive with something to prove, Richard Hobson's 12-year-old ought to go very close. Eva's Oskar (sixth) contested that same race and it would come as no surprise were he to better that effort. For One Night Only is another to consider.
A few of these come here with question marks against them so it could be worth siding with FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY to build on a recent points success and make a winning start in this sphere. Eva's Oskar could emerge as the main danger with his recent Warwick sixth under his belt ahead of Willewonga and Minella Trump.
It was a highly commendable run from LORD DU MESNIL on his recent hunter chase debut and this has the look of an easier assignment.
(6) Lagonda 6/1, Point/hurdles winner who has posted solid efforts when placed in handicap chases around 3m at Ludlow, Hereford and Wincanton under this rider this winter. In the mix once more. 0-9 over fences but has made the frame on all three outings this season; likely contender.
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2
2nd (2) (85/40 -42%) Micks Jet
2.125
85/40(-42%)
(2) Micks Jet 85/40, Bumper/hurdles winner who responded very well to headgear when wide-margin winner at Wetherby 2 weeks ago. 10 lb higher now but that was only her second start over fences and should take the beating if seeing out this longer trip. Won by 18l at Wetherby (2m3f) last month, her second chase, and commands respect.
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7
3rd (7) (11/1 +8%) Gold Clermont
11
11/1(+8%)
(7) Gold Clermont 11/1, Won a couple of staying chases at Fakenham (under this rider) and Fontwell last season but her 4 starts this term have been poor. Headgear now given a whirl and Sean Bowen is back in the plate. Pulled up on last two outings and needs a huge boost from the new cheekpieces.
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5
4th (5) (14/1 -100%) Flintara
14
14/1(-100%)
(5) Flintara 14/1, Took well to chasing last season, scoring at Fontwell before runner-up next 3 starts. Presumably was having a pipe-opener back over hurdles on return and better expected now. Pulled up on seasonal debut but a big player if judged on last April's Cheltenham second.
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1
5th (1) (6/1 +57%) Lilting Verse
6
6/1(+57%)
(1) Lilting Verse 6/1, Listed bumper winner who opened her account over hurdles at Ludlow last season. However, hasn't looked straightforward switched to fences this term despite winning at Huntingdon on second start. Risky. Quirky mare; pulled up twice since her November win; too risky.
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3
6th (3) (9/2 +72%) Victoria Milano
4.5
9/2(+72%)
(3) Victoria Milano 9/2, Dual hurdles winner who reportedly bled when pulled up on final start of last season. Seems high enough in the weights judged on her 2 efforts this term so needs to improve for the switch to chasing (fourth of 5 finishers sole outing in Irish points). 2-7 over hurdles; unexposed over 3m and has Irish point experience to call upon today.
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8
|PU| (8) (8/1 -100%) Heva Rose
8
8/1(-100%)
(8) Heva Rose 8/1, Back on track following a second wind op and switched to fences last season, winning 2 of her 3 starts. Shaped as if needing the run after 13 months off at Wetherby 2 weeks ago and should be much closer to form this time. Pulled up on last month's seasonal debut but landed a good prize off this mark last term.
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4
|PU| (4) (12/1 +14%) Shighness
12
12/1(+14%)
(4) Shighness 12/1, Consistent over hurdles and got off the mark at the fourth time of asking in this sphere in 4-runner Catterick handicap a year ago. Solid effort on final start of last season but she now needs to bounce back following 2 heavy defeats this term. Ended last season in good form but has struggled on both outings this term.
13:42 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Second on her chasing debut at Fakenham before bolting up in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Wetherby last time, MICKS JET looks set to progress further now upped to three miles. A 10lb rise will make things tougher but, even so, that might not be enough. Lagonda continues to run well in defeat and she's unlikely to be far away, although chasing debutant Victoria Milano could be a bigger threat.
MICKS JET confirmed the promise of her chasing debut in emphatic style tried in cheekpieces at Wetherby 2 weeks ago and can defy a 10 lb rise over this longer distance. Heva Rose shaped as if needing the run when pulled up behind the selection that day and better is expected now, while her stablemate Lagonda should give another good account.
With cheekpieces added, MICKS JET produced an excellent performance last month. She is taken to overcome a 10lb rise.
(13) Laskalin 12/1, It's now 14 starts since his last win in 2022 and he came in last of 5 in handicap chase (8/1) at Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) 36 days ago. Blinkers now go on but it's easy to look elsewhere. Has lost his way but now tries new headgear off a much reduced mark.
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1
2nd (1) (40/1 +0%) The Big Breakaway
40
40/1(+0%)
(1) The Big Breakaway 40/1, It's now 21 runs since his last win in 2020 and pulled up in handicap chase (22/1) at Wincanton (26.7f, soft) 22 days ago. Visor on 1st time, tongue strap goes back on with something to prove. New headgear provides some cause for optimism but far too risky to trust.
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12
3rd (12) (12/1 +14%) Betterforeveryone
12
12/1(+14%)
(12) Betterforeveryone 12/1, Failed to build on his reappearance fourth when only seventh of 9 in handicap chase at Warwick (24f, soft, 13/2) 57 days ago, going in snatches. Blinkers are reached for now. Hasn't progressed since sole chase win and trainer rolls the dice with new headgear.
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14
4th (14) (9/1 +25%) Schalke
9
9/1(+25%)
(14) Schalke 9/1, Eleven runs since his last win in 2022 but he recorded a creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle (85/40) at Haydock (24.3f, soft) 39 days ago. Possibilities back over fences. Running well over hurdles for new yard but this a belated return to fences.
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2
5th (2) (9/1 -100%) Rockinastorm
9
9/1(-100%)
(2) Rockinastorm 9/1, Enjoying a very good season, scoring at Ludlow and Wetherby before an excellent second of 5 in handicap chase (15/8) at Ascot (23.8f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Not taken lightly now stepping up in trip. Front-runner with good strike-rate over fences and ran well in his hat-trick bid at Ascot.
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15
6th (15) (11/4 +61%) Caeruleum
2.75
11/4(+61%)
(15) Caeruleum 11/4, Arrives on a hat-trick after 3m2f handicap wins at Wincanton and Taunton this winter. Not taken lightly in his current mood despite taking a 10 lb weights hike. Hit hard by the handicapper for recent wins but this 7yo looks firmly on the upgrade.
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6
|PU| (6) (6/1 +25%) Rouge De L'quest
6
6/1(+25%)
(6) Rouge De L'quest 6/1, Easily opened his chase account at Ffos Las (3m) in March and has continued in good nick, third of 11 in 3m6f Exeter handicap in December. Ought to be in the shake-up once more. Consistent at up to 3m1f but stamina appeared stretched by 3m6f at Exeter; new headgear.
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5
|PU| (5) (7/1 +7%) Well Dick
7
7/1(+7%)
(5) Well Dick 7/1, Bounced back to form with success in 8-runner handicap chase at Exeter (24.2f, heavy) 25 days ago. Up 5 lb but needs considering once more back up in trip. His profile is all or nothing but a relentless galloper and this is his sort of race.
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3
|PU| (3) (15/2 -25%) Duke Of Deception
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(3) Duke Of Deception 15/2, A three-time winner over fences who has returned to his best of late, third of 7 in handicap chase at Aintree (3m) 43 days ago. Second to Stellar Stream in this last year and ought to go well again. Appears to have little margin for error off this mark but has each-way claims.
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4
|PU| (4) (16/1 -14%) Poppa Poutine
16
16/1(-14%)
(4) Poppa Poutine 16/1, Resumed winning ways at Wincanton in December and not disgraced when fourth of 9 in handicap chase (18/1) at Newbury (26f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Tongue strap back on. No forlorn hope. Below par latest but getting back on soft ground should help and he'll stay okay.
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9
|PU| (9) (16/1 -14%) Fern Hill
16
16/1(-14%)
(9) Fern Hill 16/1, Twelve runs since his last win in 2022 but he got right back on track when second of 8 in handicap chase at Fakenham (29.1f, good to soft) 47 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and in the mix. Got himself well handicapped and returned to form with a near miss at Fakenham (3m5f).
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10
|PU| (10) (20/1 -43%) Haute Estime
20
20/1(-43%)
(10) Haute Estime 20/1, Has a mixed record over fences but he returned to form when second of 8 in handicap chase (4/1) at Kelso (26.2f, good to soft) 40 days ago. One for the shortlist off a 2 lb lower mark. Third 12 months ago off 5lb higher; signs of a return to form last time at Kelso.
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7
|PU| (7) (20/1 -11%) Animal
20
20/1(-11%)
(7) Animal 20/1, Scored at Sandown last December but ended last season below par and pulled up at Windsor on his seasonal return. Others appeal more. He never got involved before pulling up on his Windsor reappearance (3m4f).
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11
|PU| (11) (25/1 +0%) Bushypark
25
25/1(+0%)
(11) Bushypark 25/1, Yet to hit top form this season, sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (24.3f, soft) 20 days ago. Switches to chasing with more required. Front-runner who loves the mud but an 11yo who struggles with his consistency these days.
14:12 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Chase (Class 4) 30f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
CAERULEUM has made real strides over the larger obstacles recently, winning at both Wincanton and Taunton in December. This marathon trip promises to suit Robert Walford's seven-year-old and, off a handy racing weight, he may well complete the hat-trick. Fern Hill was just touched off at Fakenham last time and must be taken seriously, while others to note include Duke Of Deception and Rouge De L'quest.
The thriving ROCKINA STORM heads the list, with Rouge de L'Quest, Duke of Deception and Well Dick all in the mix too in a cracking handicap.
Plenty with chances but the selection is FERN HILL (nap) who emerged from the shadows with a brighter display at Fakenham.
(1) Laganhill 5/2, £10,000 6-y-o, Kayf Tara gelding. Dam, bumper winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/top-class chaser Wishfull Thinking. Beat a subsequent winner when making a successful start in 6-runner novice at Haydock 6 weeks ago. Sure to improve and big shout under a penalty. Debut was a while coming but he beat useful opposition at Haydock.
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6
2nd (6) (8/1 +11%) Malinificent
8
8/1(+11%)
(6) Malinificent 8/1, £52,000 buy who was runner-up on sole completed start in points. Showed promise on hurdles debut when third of 6 in novice at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) in December and failed to build on that next time. Looks one for staying handicaps later on. Shown enough to believe he should have say in a race of this nature.
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3
3rd (3) (4/5 +57%) Big Ginge
0.8
4/5(+57%)
(3) Big Ginge 4/5, Free-going sort who showed plenty of ability in trio of bumpers last season and similar story in finishing runner-up all 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles this winter, improving again at Newbury latest. Form pick. Has been coming up short behind respected opposition and has solid form claims.
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2
4th (2) (10/1 -67%) Paddys Policy
10
10/1(-67%)
(2) Paddys Policy 10/1, £45,000 buy after finishing runner-up only outing in Irish points and has improved with each start under Rules, off the mark in novice at Sedgefield 6 weeks ago, making all. Respected under a penalty. Sedgefield winner; this should take more winning and he has the penalty.
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5
5th (5) (12/1 -20%) J'aime El Mars
12
12/1(-20%)
(5) J'aime El Mars 12/1, From a good family and made a pleasing start when runner-up in bumper at Southwell in March. Disappointing turned out quickly at Ffos Las next time but clearly has potential now jumping on return. First bumper run was better than the second but well bred and still promising.
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4
6th (4) (80/1 -220%) Captain Trigger
80
80/1(-220%)
(4) Captain Trigger 80/1, Telescope gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Captain Cattistock and fairly useful hurdler/chase winner King's Threshold. Stable's latest debutant was a winner so worth a market check. Half-brother to four winners including very useful staying chaser Captain Cattistock.
14:42 Bangor-on-dee Maiden Hurdle (Class 3)
17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
LAGANHILL did it well when scoring comfortably on debut at Haydock in December, and the runner-up from that contest has gone on to win easily since. Henry Daly's charge can defy a penalty, with the consistent Big Ginge looking best placed to chase him home having finished second on each of his last four starts. A taking winner at Sedgefield last time out, Paddys Policy must enter calculations too.
LAGANHILL did well to make a belated winning debut at Haydock and the way he drew clear on the run-in suggests there's a good deal more to come. He can find the required improvement under a penalty to beat the free going but progressive Big Ginge.
A reluctance to settle is not helping BIG GINGE but he's still performed to a useful level and this looks winnable with his form.
14:42 Bangor-on-dee Maiden Hurdle (Class 3)
17f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(4) New Found Fame 6/1, Scored over hurdles here in December but came in a below-form fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) 13 days ago. Blinkers go on with a bit to prove. Course winner in new cheekpieces in December; well held since; now tried in blinkers.
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2
2nd (2) (5/2 +9%) The Grafter
2.5
5/2(+9%)
(2) The Grafter 5/2, Low-mileage sort who posted a good second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (15.6f, soft) 39 days ago, travelling best. Since had a wind op and a likely player once more. Runner-up in first two handicaps; possible improver after last month's wind op; considered.
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5
3rd (5) (16/5 +9%) The Grey Man
3.2
16/5(+9%)
(5) The Grey Man 16/5, Lightly-raced sort who made a winning handicap debut at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 17 days ago, always holding on. Up 4 lb but this strong-travelling sort is expected to be bang there. Made winning handicap debut at Leicester last month and is open to further progress.
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8
4th (8) (20/1 -43%) The Secret Pearl
20
20/1(-43%)
(8) The Secret Pearl 20/1, Low-mileage sort who wasn't disgraced when fifth of 16 in novice hurdle at Warwick (21f, soft) 38 days ago. Down in trip but much respected on her handicap hurdle debut. Showed promise in bumpers and in her qualifying races; a possible on this handicap debut.
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5th (7) (11/2 -10%) Risk D'argent
5.5
11/2(-10%)
(7) Risk D'argent 11/2, Fourteen runs since his last win in 2021 but not discredited after 9 months off when third of 5 in handicap hurdle over C&D (heavy) 56 days ago. Not taken lightly with that run under his belt. Ran well over C&D on seasonal debut in December and remains on a good mark; interesting.
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11
6th (11) (17/2 +6%) Bellbird
8.5
17/2(+6%)
(11) Bellbird 17/2, In good form without winning this winter until only sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (18.1f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Cheekpieces go on for the first time and the sort to bounce back. Not at best last time but came second on three of four previous outings; headgear on today.
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6
7th (6) (25/1 -108%) Clinton Lane
25
25/1(-108%)
(6) Clinton Lane 25/1, Scored at Plumpton in October and still close up when fell 4 out in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good to soft) 47 days ago. Can't be discounted. 2-14 over hurdles; does not look well handicapped and is too inconsistent to rely upon.
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10
8th (10) (14/1 +44%) Falco Des Pins
14
14/1(+44%)
(10) Falco Des Pins 14/1, Ex-French performer who was steadily progressive last season, second in juvenile hurdle at Angers (16.9f) in March. Yet to fire for current yard though and arrives with something to prove. Yet to make a splash in Britain but may yet come good for Venetia Williams.
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3
9th (3) (12/1 +0%) Feel The Pinch
12
12/1(+0%)
(3) Feel The Pinch 12/1, 3-time C&D winner who hinted at a revival when fourth of 10 to The Grey Man in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy, 40/1) 17 days ago. Needs considering off a 4 lb lower mark. Three C&D wins; not firing on all cylinders since the autumn but lurks on a good mark.
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9
|U| (9) (100/1 +0%) Imperial Storm
100
100/1(+0%)
(9) Imperial Storm 100/1, Bumper/hurdles winner for Fergal O'Brien but has struggled since returning from an absence for his new yard. Out of sorts since returned to racing under rules and only hurdle win was over 3m.
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1
10th (1) (28/1 -40%) El Jefe
28
28/1(-40%)
(1) El Jefe 28/1, Enjoyed a fine 2023/24, gaining a fifth victory at Aintree in April. Yet to fire in a couple of runs this term though, last of 7 at Ayr 18 days ago. Needs a big step forward. 40-1 winner at least season's Aintree festival but twice well beaten in recent weeks.
15:15 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Given wind surgery since his last start when second at Haydock in December, THE GRAFTER has been consistent since switching to hurdles and he still looks on a workable mark, despite a 2lb rise for that latest effort. The six-year-old may have too much for The Grey Man, who has been raised 4lb for a determined success over shorter at Leicester recently. Completing the shortlist are Bellbird, Clinton Lane and Risk D'Argent.
A case can be made for a few of these but the vote goes to THE GREY MAN who impressed when going in at Leicester and can make light of a 4 lb rise. The Grafter rates a big threat though on the back of his promising Haydock second, while Risk d'Argent, Clinton Lane and The Secret Pearl all need factoring in too.
The only one to give the progressive winner any sort of race when third here on his seasonal debut, RISK D'ARGENT gets the vote.
(2) Coastal Rock 3/1, Offered plenty to work on in 3 qualifying runs for Harry Fry/Lucinda Russell. Disappointing when beaten favourite at Ayr (16f) on debut for new yard but appreciated stiffer test of stamina when scoring at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy). Possibly amiss when pulled up at Taunton since and now upped to 3m. Came home strongly to win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft); showed little at Taunton (2m3f, soft).
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1
2nd (1) (5/1 -186%) Visual Impact
5
5/1(-186%)
(1) Visual Impact 5/1, £100,000 after finishing runner-up in a maiden point. Only fourth sole outing in bumpers but has offered plenty more since switched to hurdling, producing her best effort to date when second in 9-runner maiden at Ayr (24.3f) 17 days ago, sticking to task. Appealing on handicap bow. 20-1 but gave the odds-on favourite a big fright in maiden at Ayr (3m, soft) 17 days ago.
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4
3rd (4) (5/4 +69%) Fresh Speculation
1.25
5/4(+69%)
(4) Fresh Speculation 5/4, Made a promising start in handicaps, building on his Stratford third to win 10-runner event at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) in November, suited by emphasis on stamina. Ran too badly to be true at Uttoxeter and could get back on track now stepping up to 3m. Blundered latest; considered seriously in small field over a new trip that may well suit.
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6
4th (6) (3/1 +45%) Miami Steve
3
3/1(+45%)
(6) Miami Steve 3/1, Improved on hurdling debut form when fourth of 9 in a Leicester maiden (20.5f) in December. Failed to improve any further at Newcastle but his opening mark looks fair and he could benefit from the step up in trip. Needs improvement on this handicap debut but the extra 3f could be a plus point.
15:50 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Visual Impact found only a useful novice too strong at Ayr 17 days ago and she enters handicaps off what looks a fair mark. Coastal Rock is another to bear in mind, but this can go the way of FRESH SPECULATION. A beaten favourite at Uttoxeter last time, the Ffos Las winner could be worth another chance back on soft ground and the booking of Sam Twiston-Davies is a big plus.
VISUAL IMPACT benefited from the step up in trip when runner-up in a maiden at Ayr 17 days ago and, with her opening mark not looking especially harsh judged on that effort, she's taken to go one better under a 7-lb conditional. Gege Ville is a lightly raced 9-y-o who could have more to offer now stepping up to 3m and might be the danger.
Lucinda Russell's VISUAL IMPACT raised her game with a bold show over 3m on soft last time and is surely open to further improvement.
(10) Chosen Bae 14/1, Placed in Irish points but pulled up on Newton Abbot hurdle debut in July 2023 and beaten a long way both starts this winter. Goes handicapping now from a low base but big leap forward required if she's to feature. No worthwhile in her three hurdle races but goes handicapping and needs a market check.
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6
2nd (6) (18/1 +10%) Miss Pearl
18
18/1(+10%)
(6) Miss Pearl 18/1, Found to be lame after finishing fourth of 6 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) back in July 2023. Easy to back and shaped as if needing the run after 18 months off when seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f) 23 days ago but this should reveal more. 9yo mare who is a nine-race maiden; absent 546 days before well beaten at 125-1 last month.
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2
3rd (2) (2/1 -33%) Walkinthecotswolds
2
2/1(-33%)
(2) Walkinthecotswolds 2/1, Handles testing ground well and improved on back of a breathing operation/addition of a tongue strap when making all in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.5f, heavy) 10 days ago. Escapes a penalty for that success and she's one for the shortlist. Wind op and tongue-tie, made all at Chepstow (2m3f, heavy) ten days ago off the same mark.
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7
4th (7) (10/3 +70%) Auntie Maggie
3.333333
10/3(+70%)
(7) Auntie Maggie 10/3, Third on sole start in Irish points and showed some promise when runner-up on second start in maiden hurdles here (2m) in May. Weakened out of things on return/handicap debut at Ffos Las 4 weeks ago but that was her first start for 7 months and her yard have been amongst the winners. Front-runs; off 211 days before beaten 26l on handicap debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft).
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8
5th (8) (80/1 +20%) Prairie Queen
80
80/1(+20%)
(8) Prairie Queen 80/1, Has looked limited in bumpers and over hurdles, including pulled up on handicap debut at Plumpton in December. A first-time tongue tie needs to spark improvement. Yet to show any worthwhile form, pulled up when 66-1 for handicap debut at Plumpton (2m5f).
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4
6th (4) (11/1 +21%) Barra Blue
11
11/1(+21%)
(4) Barra Blue 11/1, Left her maiden form in this sphere well behind when making a winning handicap debut at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) in December. However, failed by a long chalk to replicate that form in 2 starts since. Needs to bounce back. Won in fine style on handicap debut at Leicester (2m4f, heavy); ran badly both races since.
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1
7th (1) (10/3 -48%) Wrappedinrubies
3.333333
10/3(-48%)
(1) Wrappedinrubies 10/3, Showed some ability in mares' maiden hurdles last season and, despite being easy to back following 8 months off, she displayed improved form to make a winning start in handicaps at Catterick (19.3f) 52 days ago. Respected nudged up 4 lb. 20-1, snatched the win on handicap debut at Catterick (2m3f, good) in December; up 4lb.
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8th (3) (7/1 -40%) Edmond
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7/1(-40%)
(3) Edmond 7/1, Fair bumper winner for Rod Millman who has made little impact in trio of maiden/novice hurdles for new yard this winter. Switch to handicaps in her favour here with cheekpieces refitted and the betting can prove a useful guide. Handicapping should make her more interesting and cheekpieces (worn for bumper win) return.
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9th (9) (100/1 -52%) Nancy Till
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(9) Nancy Till 100/1, Made frame both starts in Irish points but little show over hurdles and fared no better in 2 tries chasing 12 months apart, tailed off when falling 5 out at Exeter (17.5f) 50 days ago. Hard to make a case for back over smaller obstacles. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Modest at best; fell last time on second chase start, after a year off; tries cheekpieces.
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10th (5) (50/1 +0%) Flora Paget
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50/1(+0%)
(5) Flora Paget 50/1, Showed some promise over hurdles during early 2023 but missed whole of last year and her run at Warwick 18 days ago following 19 months on the sidelines offered little encouragement. Passed over returned to handicaps. Never dangerous at 40-1 on handicap debut (2m4f) in June 2023; pulled up sole start since.
16:25 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The combination of a 236-day break and entry into handicap company proved just the trick for WRAPPEDINRUBIES when opening her account at Catterick in December. Donald McCain's mare is entitled to build on that seasonal bow and she's fancied to make light work of a 4lb nudge up in the ratings. The biggest threat may emerge from recent Chepstow winner Walkinthecotswolds, while market support for handicap debutant Edmond would be interesting.
WALKINTHECOTSWOLDS showed the benefit of wind surgery/fitting of a tongue tie when opening her account in good style at Chepstow last week and, unpenalised for that, she makes a good deal of appeal again with underfoot conditions holding no fears. Fellow last-time-out winner Wrappedinrubies rates next best for Donald McCain. Handicap debutant Edmond and Auntie Maggie are others worth a look.
Walkinthecotswolds has the same mark as when winning ten days ago. WRAPPEDINRUBIES brings potential after a winning handicap debut.
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