Bangor Races & Results Tomform Saturday 23rd March 2024
There were 44 Races on Saturday 23rd March 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 6 races at Bangor, 7 races at Navan, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Doncaster, 9 races at Wolverhampton, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 23rd March 2024
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(5) Uncle Bert 5/2, Made a winning handicap debut at Perth on his return but wasn't able to kick on from that performance on his next few starts. However, he got back on the up when forging clear for success at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 23 days ago. Can make his presence felt. Scored under James Turner last month and subsequent 4lb rise does not look excessive.
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2nd (4) (28/1 +30%) Willaston
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28/1(+30%)
(4) Willaston 28/1, Showed improved form last spring, winning back-to-back handicaps at Cheltenham (20.3f) in April and Haydock (24.3f) in May. However, his run of good form has been halted on his last 2 outings, well held back at Cheltenham in October. Others preferred after 5 months off. Won twice on good ground last spring but absent since disappointing run in the autumn.
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3rd (8) (7/2 -5%) Pickanumber
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(8) Pickanumber 7/2, Went the right way in maiden hurdles for Peter Croke in Ireland last summer and has continued his progress in 2 starts for his current yard, making it back-to-back wins when landing the odds in handicap at Lingfield (16f, heavy) 18 days ago. Not taken lightly back up in trip. 2-2 for current stable; upped in grade today but could still have a lot more to offer.
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4th (3) (8/1 -60%) West To The Bridge
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8/1(-60%)
(3) West To The Bridge 8/1, Better than ever when landing Sandown handicap last spring and good second at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft) on return in October. Hasn't gone on from that effort in 3 starts since but he's now dropped below his last winning mark, so he's one to note back up in trip. This month's Newbury fourth was perfectly respectable and today's longer trip will suit.
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5th (6) (9/1 +25%) Banjaxed
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(6) Banjaxed 9/1, Irish challenger who was a comfortable winner of a Perth maiden (20.2f, good) in May. Not in the same form both starts since, though, ninth of 20 at Fairyhouse (19.8f, soft) on her latest outing in December. Needs to find more. Won Perth maiden last spring but safely held in two handicaps towards end of 2023.
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6th (1) (9/2 -35%) Jungle Jack
4.5
9/2(-35%)
(1) Jungle Jack 9/2, Developed into a useful handicap hurdler last season, successful at Haydock and over C&D. Pulled up on his seasonal/chase debut at Wetherby in November, but bounced back (had a wind op) when narrowly denied over hurdles at Kelso (16.2f, soft) last month. Enters calculations. Won this race in 2023 and defends his crown after a good effort in defeat last month.
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|PU| (7) (6/1 +57%) Llandinabo Lad
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6/1(+57%)
(7) Llandinabo Lad 6/1, Useful hurdler but not quite at the same level fences. Bumped into an improver when runner-up in handicap chase at Ludlow (20f, soft) in November, but well-beaten at Ascot last time. Needs to get back on track reverted to the smaller obstacles. Switches back to hurdling on very tempting mark but needs break to have done him good.
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|PU| (2) (16/1 -45%) Cheddleton
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16/1(-45%)
(2) Cheddleton 16/1, Ran poorly on his 2 starts following his reappearance (over hurdles on second occasion), but with cheekpieces applied he returned to form when winning 4-runner handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, soft) a month ago. Task is now to back up his latest effort returned to hurdling. Won off reduced mark over fences last month and is still well handicapped over hurdles.
13:30 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class
2) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
PICKANUMBER has won both of his starts in impressive fashion since joining the Olly Murphy yard and a 7lb rise for the most recent of those victories may not be enough to stop him from rounding out the hat-trick. Uncle Bert also won well on his latest outing and is an obvious threat to the selection. Others to consider in an open event are Cheddleton, Jungle Jack and Llandinabo Lad.
WEST TO THE BRIDGE hasn't built on his reappearance effort in his 3 subsequent outings, but with the return to this longer trip to suit, he can bounce back to winning ways with his yard going well. Pickanumber also arrives with his stable in good form and is respected in his hat-trick bid, with Jungle Jack also considered.
This is quite a bit tougher than his last two races but PICKANUMBER could still have significant further improvement to come.
(1) The Famous Five Evens, Fairly useful Flat winner in France who came good at the fifth of time of asking over hurdles for Venetia Williams when readily seeing off 5 rivals in a 2m Leicester handicap (heavy) in January. A 5 lb rise could prove lenient. Always doing enough to fend off a subsequent winner at Leicester in January; good chance.
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2nd (3) (9/1 -64%) El Jefe
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9/1(-64%)
(3) El Jefe 9/1, Better than ever this season, completing a hat-trick at the end of 2023 and resuming winning ways at Sedgefield (17f, heavy) 11 days ago. No reason why he won't give another good account. Four wins this season, the latest at Sedgefield 11 days ago; respected in current form.
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3rd (4) (13/2 -86%) What A Johnny
6.5
13/2(-86%)
(4) What A Johnny 13/2, Placed on both completed starts in Irish points and made a winning hurdling debut in 6-runner novice at Stratford (2m, heavy) in November. Bettered that form when third under a penalty at Sedgefield later that month. Given a break ahead of handicap debut. Respected as an unexposed sort. Made winning hurdle debut in November and should have improvement to come in handicaps.
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4th (2) (13/2 +19%) Thank You Blue
6.5
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(2) Thank You Blue 13/2, Placed in 2 bumpers for Sam Thomas and made a winning start over hurdles for new stable at Sedgefield since (17f, soft) in November. Fair fourth there next time but disappointed on handicap debut (Sedgefield again) last month. Bounce back needed. Won on hurdle debut in November but last month's handicap debut was underwhelming.
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5th (6) (9/1 -13%) Mullins Cross
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(6) Mullins Cross 9/1, Irish raider who won over C&D on heavy in December but has found life tougher since. Needs a return to this venue to spark her back to life. C&D winner in December but has modest strike-rate and is against unexposed rivals today.
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6th (7) (20/1 -25%) Jumbo Veste Verte
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(7) Jumbo Veste Verte 20/1, Modest form, finishing third in small-field handicaps at Catterick and Southwell on his last 2 outings. More will be needed here. Close up when third in first two handicaps but others in this line-up appeal more.
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7th (5) (9/1 -100%) Professor Klump
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(5) Professor Klump 9/1, Idled and only just held on in a 17f Carlisle maiden in February. That was a weak race and he may not be able to get away with a similar lack of focus now handicapping. Narrow winner of run-of-the-mill Carlisle maiden last month; bit more needed here.
14:00 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class
4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
JUMBO VESTE VERTE put in a career best when a close third over 2m at Southwell on his second handicap start last month. That form has worked out well and this unexposed five-year-old merits plenty of respect off a 1lb lower figure. Professor Klump got off the mark at Carlisle last time and that evidence suggests that a rating of 101 should be workable. El Jefe and The Famous Five are next best.
THE FAMOUS FIVE's Flat ability provides the hope for better now he's up and running over hurdles so he can make light of a 5 lb rise for Leicester. Lightly-raced handicap newcomer What A Johnny is feared most ahead of the prolific El Jefe.
Venetia Williams' THE FAMOUS FIVE (nap) had a bit left in the tank when asserting on the run-in at Leicester and can follow up.
(4) Montgomery 8/11, Lightly-raced winning hurdler for Christian Williams. Has looked a good prospect sent chasing for his new yard when successful over C&D and in 4-runner handicap chase at Leicester (22.7f, heavy) 15 days ago. Big shout in his hat-trick bid. Launched chasing career with two emphatic wins (one over C&D) for new stable this year.
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2nd (3) (10/3 +17%) Ballycamus
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(3) Ballycamus 10/3, Made a successful debut over fences at Chepstow and added to his tally in 2m4f handicap at Warwick following month. Posted another good effort when second of 4 at Newbury (19.8f, soft) 22 days ago. Considered. 2-4 since switched to fences in the autumn; good second this month; in the mix again.
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3rd (2) (16/1 -300%) Dragon Rock
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(2) Dragon Rock 16/1, Resumed winning ways in 3m handicap chase at Fairyhouse in November but made mistakes back hurdling when beating only one at Catterick following month. More is required returned to this sphere after a break. Not seen since poor hurdle win in December but was a good chase winner in November.
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4th (1) (18/1 -29%) Red Rookie
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18/1(-29%)
(1) Red Rookie 18/1, Scored at Warwick last March. However, yet to truly fire this season, only seventh at Sandown 37 days ago. Others appeal more. Well below best form this season and has stamina to prove today; dips in grade, at least.
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5th (5) (11/2 +15%) Bells Of Peterboro
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(5) Bells Of Peterboro 11/2, Consistent sort who found improvement to score over fences at Chepstow in January. Not discredited back hurdling when third of 12 in handicap there (23.6f, heavy) 28 days ago. Shortlisted switched to chasing. Placed off this mark over hurdles since wide-margin chase win in January; respected.
14:30 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Chase (Class
3) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Cases can be made for all of these, but marginal preference is for MONTGOMERY. The seven-year-old has won both of his starts for Venetia Williams, including a 17-length success at Leicester a couple of weeks ago, and he remains open to further progression. Ballycamus was not disgraced at Newbury last time and should not be underestimated in a race of this nature, while Red Rookie has valid form claims if seeing out the trip.
MONTGOMERY has made the perfect start to life over fences since joining the excellent Venetia Williams team and can make light of a 9 lb weights hike to go 3-3. Ballycamus arrives at the top of his game and rates next best ahead of Bells of Peterboro and Dragon Rock.
There is no strong temptation to oppose MONTGOMERY, who has made very rapid progress over fences for his new stable this year.
(1) Grain D'oudairies 11/2, Beat only one on his chasing debut at Ayr (2m4f) in January but has won 2 of his 5 starts over timber so can't be written off yet for last year's winning yard. Below par on chase debut but the pick of his hurdle form suggests he's well handicapped.
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1st (2) (13/8 +7%) Hunter Legend
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(2) Hunter Legend 13/8, Maiden hurdler but this half-brother to the yard's very smart chaser Cepage confirmed previous chasing promise when gamely landing 5-runner handicap at Lingfield (22f, heavy) 18 days ago. Another bold showing is on the cards. Recent Lingfield winner and the runner-up again ran well in defeat earlier this week.
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2nd (5) (11/1 +45%) Tribesmans Glory
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(5) Tribesmans Glory 11/1, A fair winning chaser here for Tom George in 2020. Lightly raced since and arrives out of form over hurdles. Easy to look elsewhere. Tailed off the last twice over hurdles and was pulled up on sole chase run this campaign.
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3rd (4) (13/8 +41%) One Last Glance
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(4) One Last Glance 13/8, Consistent maiden hurdler who came in a solid second of 5 on just his second go over fences (carried out on debut) at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) 19 days ago. In the picture. Early days chasing; carried out on first attempt and then ran second at Southwell.
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|PU| (3) (10/3 +17%) Mini Yeats
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(3) Mini Yeats 10/3, Winless over hurdles but he made an encouraging start over fences when second of 10 in handicap at Taunton (16f, soft) 12 days ago. Can go well again off the same mark. Got outpaced before running into second on recent chase debut; still a maiden.
15:05 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Chase (Class
4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A determined winner over 2m6f at Lingfield, HUNTER LEGEND should have no issue with the drop in trip, having shown plenty of form over shorter throughout this season. Soft ground is another plus and he should have too much for Mini Yeats, who returned to form on his chasing bow when runner-up at Taunton. One Last Glance has been consistent this term and is another who must enter calculations.
HUNTER LEGEND has yet to match the illustrious hoofprints of his smart half-brother Cepage but showed a good attitude when getting off the mark at Lingfield and can follow up at the chief expense of Southwell runner-up One Last Glance. Mini Yeats and Grain d'Oudairies can fight it out for minor honours.
Although a little clumsy on his chase debut, GRAIN D'OUDAIRIES is entitled to be wiser here and this mark certainly isn't beyond him.
(2) Grand Albert 5/6, Winning Irish pointer who offered something to work on when second of 5 in bumper at Bangor on Rules debut in December. Better effort over hurdles when second in novice at Doncaster a month ago and looks the type to do better still. Closely matched with Guard The Moon but has since improved for going further.
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2nd (3) (Evens -10%) Guard The Moon
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(3) Guard The Moon Evens, Back-to-back wins in bumpers at Bangor in December and solid start over hurdles, again showing fair form when runner-up over C&D last time. Sets the standard and there might well be more to come, so leading claims. Dual bumper winner at this track and it's been a positive start over hurdles.
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3rd (4) (40/1 -100%) Jo Arengeot Bey Aa
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40/1(-100%)
(4) Jo Arengeot Bey Aa 40/1, Fetched £50,000 after winning his sole start between the flags. Showed a bit on first two starts under Rules but produced a tame display over hurdles at Wetherby last time. Plenty to find on form. Tailed off in a maiden last time and he's again deserted by Brian Hughes.
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4th (6) (50/1 -150%) Dragonball Prince
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(6) Dragonball Prince 50/1, Ended his time on the Flat (for Hugo Palmer) out of form and didn't offer a great deal of encouragement when fifth in a juvenile at Stratford 12 days ago. Others make more appeal. 0-15 on the Flat; at Stratford he was always out the back and didn't jump well.
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5th (5) (80/1 -142%) Kenny's Park
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(5) Kenny's Park 80/1, £20,000 buy after finishing second in an Irish point in December but didn't offer a great deal when eighth in a novice at Hereford on hurdling debut. Others make more appeal. Weak in the market ahead of hurdling debut at Hereford and finished tailed off.
15:40 Bangor-on-dee Maiden Hurdle
(Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
A winner of two bumpers here and runner-up over C&D on his latest start, GUARD THE MOON clearly has an affinity for Bangor and this looks like an ideal opportunity to get off the mark over hurdles. Grand Albert has half a length to find with him from their meeting here in a bumper back in December, and Donald McCain's charge has since run with credit over timber. Kenny's Park was well beaten at Hereford, but better may be expected on softer ground.
GUARD THE MOON has the best form and there's scope for better, so he makes marginally more appeal than Grand Albert, who also has potential. Galunggung is another player if he retains all of his ability back from a lengthy absence.
This looks a straight match between GUARD THE MOON and Grand Albert who are very closely matched on their bumper clash here.
15:40 Bangor-on-dee Maiden Hurdle
(Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(4) Jalisco Star 11/1, Showed a bit in her qualifying runs but she was put firmly in her place when a well-held third on handicap debut at Huntingdon (25f, heavy) earlier this month. Beaten about 32l when plugging-on third on handicap debut; improvement needed here.
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2nd (2) (18/1 -100%) Rostello
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18/1(-100%)
(2) Rostello 18/1, Looked awkward when resuming winning ways over fences at Hexham in November and underwhelmed with his finishing effort at Southwell next time. Down the field at Sedgefield since and he's opposable back in this sphere (0-11 over hurdles). Five-time chase winner but 0-11 over hurdles; has become hard to predict; others preferred.
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3rd (6) (7/2 -56%) Fantomas
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7/2(-56%)
(6) Fantomas 7/2, Chase winner who finally got his head in front in this sphere at Hereford (25.5f, soft) a fortnight ago. 6 lb rise for that game success demands more but should be in the mix provided his jumping passes the test. Came good over hurdles at 15th attempt, digging deep to score by a neck this month; up 6lb.
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4th (7) (5/1 +0%) Mistymal
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5/1(+0%)
(7) Mistymal 5/1, Irish point winner who posted his best effort on his handicap debut when second of 8 at Southwell (20.4f, soft) in January. In nothing like the same form at Fakenham since and needs to get back on track. Not at best over 2m7f last month but was good second over 2m4f on handicap debut.
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5th (5) (13/2 +35%) Tara Cove
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13/2(+35%)
(5) Tara Cove 13/2, Winning pointer who has yet to trouble the judge under Rules and he was pulled up tried over fences at Leicester (22.7f, soft) last time. Ran quite well on handicap hurdle debut; subsequent chasing debut was very disappointing.
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6th (8) (33/1 +18%) Tis But A Scratch
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33/1(+18%)
(8) Tis But A Scratch 33/1, Essentially a poor maiden and he was pulled up when last seen at Ludlow in December. 0-12 over hurdles; not seen since pulled up in December; cheekpieces given a whirl.
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7th (1) (11/2 -83%) Sea Village
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11/2(-83%)
(1) Sea Village 11/2, Remains winless following 7 attempts in this sphere but his recent third in the big-field Hereford handicap (25.5f, soft) won by Fantomas was a decent effort. 1 lb lower now and he's needs considering. Struggled in first three handicaps but last month's Hereford third was much better.
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|PU| (3) (9/4 +44%) Iron D'ex
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9/4(+44%)
(3) Iron D'ex 9/4, Fair maiden hurdler who was fitted with first-time cheekpieces when a good second of 7 in handicap at Hereford (19.7f, soft) last month. However, didn't appear to get home upped to 21.7f at the same course next time, so this further increase in trip has to be a concern. Placed on four of his eight hurdling starts; a possible if this new trip suits.
16:15 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class
5) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
A tentative vote goes to MISTYMAL, who may have disappointed at Fakenham but is better judged on his previous effort when runner-up at Southwell. This is only a third start in a handicap for Tim Vaughan's six-year-old and he may have more scope for improvement than Fantomas, who regained the winning thread in determined fashion at Hereford. Behind him in third on that occasion was Sea Village, who has plenty of ground to make up but remains on a workable mark.
SEA VILLAGE finished a fair way adrift of Fantomas at Hereford but now meets that rival on 7 lb better terms and he is taken to turn the tables on that rival here. Mistymal is third choice, albeit more owing to a process of elimination rather than a vote of confidence.
Fakenham may not have suited MISTYMAL last time, and he's probably better judged on his Southwell second two starts ago.
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