Bangor Races & Results 1 Monday 21st August 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Bangor Races & Results Tomform Monday 21st August 2023

There were 26 Races on Monday 21st August 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 6 races at Brighton, 6 races at Catterick, 6 races at Lingfield, 8 races at Bangor, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 21st August 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

16:30 Bangor Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (0.44/1 +73%) The Big Jetaway	0.44 0.44/1(+73%)	(5) The Big Jetaway 0.44/1, Placed twice in novice hurdles at Uttoxeter this summer before recording back-to-back wins over fences on his last 2 starts, making all in handicap at this course (17.3f) 17 days ago. Thriving at present and can complete the hat-trick back over hurdles. Made it 3-4 over fences last time and his last run over hurdles in July was respectable.
2	1 2nd (1) (2.25/1 -80%) The Galahad Kid	2.25 2.25/1(-80%)	(1) The Galahad Kid 2.25/1, Unbeaten in 2 bumpers last summer and, after 10 months off, shaped well on hurdling debut when runner-up at Southwell in June. Comfortably landed the odds at Stratford (16.3f, good) next time and he's not taken lightly with improvement to come. Won two points and as many bumpers; workmanlike in winning at Stratford latest.
3	6 3rd (6) (125/1 -400%) Izzy's Grey	125 125/1(-400%)	(6) Izzy's Grey 125/1, €10,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Fingal Bay. Betting ought to prove a useful guide on debut. 10,000euros 3yo; should have a future but best watched first time out.
4	4 4th (4) (11/1 -175%) No Anxiety	11 11/1(-175%)	(4) No Anxiety 11/1, Doubled his tally over fences when landing a 3-runner Hereford handicap (25.2f) back from a break in October 2021. Struggled on his last 2 starts but he's an interesting contender back over hurdles, albeit with a lengthy absence to overcome. Better known as a chaser, albeit a good one; lacks a run and stays much further.
5th	2 5th (2) (50/1 -150%) Flying Standard	50 50/1(-150%)	(2) Flying Standard 50/1, Fair handicapper on the Flat (stays 17f) for Chris Wall and, after 10 months off, showed aptitude for hurdling on stable debut when sixth of 10 in maiden at Worcester (23f, good to soft) in July. Improvement required. Four Flat wins and appeared to find 2m7f a stretch on hurdling debut at Worcester.

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16:30 Bangor Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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THE BIG JETAWAY has been in fine form over fences of late, having completed a double at this venue earlier in in the month. Donald McCain's gelding could take all the beating now reverting to the smaller obstacles, with 7lb received from chief threat The Galahad Kid potentially significant. The son of Quest For Peace arrives on the back of a first success over hurdles at Stratford in July and cannot be taken lightly on his handicap bow. The returning No Anxiety completes the shortlist.

THE BIG JETAWAY has shown improved form when winning over fences on his last 2 starts, scoring at this course 17 days ago, so he can land the hat-trick back over hurdles in his current mood. The Galahad Kid opened his hurdles account at the second attempt on his latest outing and isn't taken lightly, with No Anxiety the pick of the remainder.

The Galahad Kid faces no straightforward task with a penalty. THE BIG JETAWAY has been on good terms with himself over fences.

16:30 Bangor Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (3.33/1 +26%) El Borracho	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(3) El Borracho 3.33/1, Likeable, versatile campaigner who completed a hurdles/chase hat-trick at Wetherby (15f) last autumn. Largely gave his running since, good second returned to the Flat at Pontefract (17.1f) 12 days ago. Should be thereabouts again with rider taking off handy 5 lb. 5-8 over fences and has been running well on the Flat and over hurdles in recent weeks.
2	5 2nd (5) (6/1 +33%) Geromino	6 6/1(+33%)	(5) Geromino 6/1, Course winner. Made most of good opportunities to bag 4 small-field chase events (at up to 20.3f) last summer. Operating below best when last seen, tailed off early final circuit at Newton Abbot (16.3f0 in June but freshened up since. Won five tiny-field chases last year; yet to run a race of note this time round.
3	4 3rd (4) (2.5/1 -11%) Sir Tivo	2.5 2.5/1(-11%)	(4) Sir Tivo 2.5/1, C&D winner who is an excellent advert for his stable, producing yet another career-best display when landing 5-runner Stratford handicap chase (17f) 4 weeks ago. Edged up the weights a little more but another good showing not ruled out. Has been running right up to his best form this summer; 3lb rise for last time is fair.
4	2 4th (2) (1.62/1 -30%) Al Zaraqaan	1.62 1.62/1(-30%)	(2) Al Zaraqaan 1.62/1, Smart at best on the Flat and completed a 4-timer over hurdles (3 wins in handicaps) for previous yard last season. Even better switched to fences for new connections, completing 4-timer in good style at Southwell (15.8f) 4 weeks ago. Well worthy of interest again. Useful Flat-racer who has taken an instant liking to fences; should have this run to suit.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (18/1 -50%) Mercian Prince	18 18/1(-50%)	(1) Mercian Prince 18/1, Veteran campaigner who enhanced his fine Kempton record on the back of 7 months off when landing a 2¼m handicap in May, under a typically fluent front-running display. Below best all 3 starts since though, well-beaten last of 5 behind Sir Tivo at Stratford latest. Good at Kempton; goes left-handed but needs to bounce back from some below-par efforts.

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17:00 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

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AL ZARAQAAN has proved a revelation since joining the Sam England yard and could maintain his unbeaten record over fences with a fifth consecutive success, despite a 4lb rise for his latest victory. Sir Tivo is only 3lb higher than his Stratford triumph in July and should give the selection plenty to think about. El Borracho has been mixing it on the level and over hurdles this season but shouldn't be underestimated on the return to chasing, given his fine record of five wins from eight appearances over fences.

AL ZARAQAAN has made a fine start over fences for Sam England, completing a 4-timer with plenty to spare at Southwell 4 weeks ago, and a 4 lb rise shouldn't prevent a bold bid to maintain his 100% record over fences. Highly-admirable pair Sir Tivo and El Borracho are obvious threats.

As always, Mercian Prince will put plenty of pace to the race and that will suit the strong-travelling AL ZARAQAAN (nap).

17:00 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (5/1 -43%) Camilla's Choice	5 5/1(-43%)	(3) Camilla's Choice 5/1, Surpassed pick of her Irish form when making second start for this yard a winning one over C&D 17 days ago. Up 8 lb for that decisive win and she can remain competitive. 8lb higher than for comfortable C&D success but she has some scope about her.
1	1 1st (1) (0.33/1 +59%) Slate Lane	0.33 0.33/1(+59%)	(1) Slate Lane 0.33/1, Backed off the boards starting out for Emmet Mullins and overcame almost being carried out when an easy winner of a maiden hurdle at Cartmel in June (22.1f). Much better than bare form of that and opening mark looks lenient. Won comfortably on stable debut at Cartmel; likely improver now into handicaps.
2	8 2nd (8) (8.5/1 +47%) Horizon D'or	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(8) Horizon D'or 8.5/1, Runner-up second of 2 starts in Irish points but little to shout about over hurdles for Neil Mulholland. Runner-up in an Irish point but was disappointing in six starts for Neil Mulholland.
3	2 3rd (2) (5.5/1 +0%) Champ Royal	5.5 5.5/1(+0%)	(2) Champ Royal 5.5/1, Several creditable efforts in Ireland for Colm Murphy. Took a little while to find his feet for current yard but he confirmed the promise of his Worcester run when opening his account there 25 days ago, staying on well. 2m7f Worcester winner; up 5lb; not sure to be as good again given his patchy profile.
4	6 4th (6) (25/1 +38%) Dynali	25 25/1(+38%)	(6) Dynali 25/1, Modest maiden who has shaped with limited encouragement all 6 outings for current yard. Has come a long way down the weights but has 10l to find with Camilla's Choice.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/1 +50%) Merveillo	10 10/1(+50%)	(4) Merveillo 10/1, Finally made an impact over hurdles when second at Uttoxeter (in first-time cheekpieces) over this trip in June, though it's still very modest stuff compared to his Flat ability at one time. Poor effort at Market Rasen since. Capable of running well but looking hard to predict; best French form was in blinkers.
6th	7 6th (7) (40/1 -100%) Moirai	40 40/1(-100%)	(7) Moirai 40/1, Hard to get excited by what she's achieved so far but handicaps are more suitable and she's upped markedly in distance. Not shown much so far but treated accordingly for handicap debut.
7th	9 7th (9) (150/1 +0%) Ballynaveen Boy	150 150/1(+0%)	(9) Ballynaveen Boy 150/1, Little form on Flat/over hurdles. Huge odds when nowhere in three handicaps.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (100/1 -100%) Hedgehopper	100 100/1(-100%)	(10) Hedgehopper 100/1, Maiden pointer who hasn't offered much under Rules, most recently on handicap debut over fences. Well beaten in three hurdles before pulling up on handicap/chase debut; 15lb wrong.

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17:30 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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SLATE LANE landed the odds on stable debut in taking fashion at Cartmel in June and the handicapper may have let Emmet Mullins' gelding in lightly on his opening bid in this sphere. The return to 2m7f proved a tonic for Camilla's Choice here earlier in the month and an 8lb rise shouldn't prevent a bold bid for a C&D double. The seven-year-old mare may emerge as the main danger to the selection, ahead of fellow last-time-out winner Champ Royal.

This looks a strong race of its type but it's still hard to escape the claims of SLATE LANE, who was backed as though defeat was out of the question at Cartmel and there's a very good chance his opening mark underestimates him. Fellow last-time-out winners Champ Royal and Camilla's Choice head the opposition.

The unexposed SLATE LANE bolted up in a Cartmel maiden on his debut for Emmet Mullins and he could be in a different league to these.

17:30 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:05 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (3.33/1 +33%) Pull Again Green	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(3) Pull Again Green 3.33/1, Useful/progressive form over hurdles during 2021/22 campaign, winning 3 times. Out of luck since, though, and while he wasn't disgraced back in this sphere at Uttoxeter last time, one or two of these are more appealing. Held in his three chase runs and was behind Any News last time; needs to step up.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/1 -25%) Jesuitique	5 5/1(-25%)	(2) Jesuitique 5/1, Multiple hurdles winner in 2021 and showed the benefit of his reappearance spin at Uttoxeter (first run for 15 months) when going close in a Cartmel (22.1f, heavy) handicap. 4 lb higher mark to contend with on this chase debut but will be a threat if his jumping passes the test. Went very close in his last hurdle run and is respected on his chase debut.
3	4 3rd (4) (3.33/1 +26%) Any News	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(4) Any News 3.33/1, Bumper/hurdles winner. Yet to get his head in front over fences but he got back in track when finding just one too good at Uttoxeter (20.9f, good) last month (Pull Again Green and The Bomber Liston behind) and moving back up in trip here is no bad thing. Good second at Uttoxeter but he's now 0-10 over fences and others look stronger.
4	5 4th (5) (4.5/1 +18%) Grey Skies	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(5) Grey Skies 4.5/1, Fortunate winner at Sedgefield in March but there was nothing lucky about his follow-up success at Perth the following month. Has shaped better than the bare result last 2 starts, latterly fifth of 11 over this C&D, and he's a major player. Came good over fences in the spring but he's been well held in last two starts.
5th	6 5th (6) (8/1 +27%) The Bomber Liston	8 8/1(+27%)	(6) The Bomber Liston 8/1, Seemingly hard to train and has made an inauspicious start over fences, unseating early on at Worcester in June and subsequently well held at Uttoxeter. Bit to prove at present. Unexposed chaser but was well held at Uttoxeter last time and he needs a transformation.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (4.5/1 -125%) Farouk De Cheneau	4.5 4.5/1(-125%)	(1) Farouk De Cheneau 4.5/1, Has returned from a break an improved performer for new yard, completing the hat-trick with minimum fuss at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good to soft) last month. Up another 6 lb but he's clearly at the top of his game and another bold show anticipated. 3-3 for current yard and he had plenty in hand at Newton Abbot last time; major player.

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18:05 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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FAROUK DE CHENEAU has clearly benefited from a change of scenery, having made it a hat-trick of victories with a wide-margin triumph at Newton Abbot, and, in his current vein of form, it is difficult to imagine a 6lb rise stopping him. Jesuitique returned to form when just denied over hurdles at Cartmel and is very much respected on his chasing bow. Any News completes the shortlist based on his recent second at Uttoxeter.

Preference is for GREY SKIES, who wasn't able to show what he can do upped to this trip over C&D recently (left with too much to do) and, now 2 lb lower in the weights, he is taken to regain the winning thread. Farouk de Cheneau is an obvious danger in his bid to complete the four-timer, while Any News returned to form last time and should give another good account. Jesuitique also enters calculations on his chase debut.

This can go to FAROUK DE CHENEAU, who made it 3-3 for his current yard when scoring in good style over 3m2f at Newton Abbot last month.

18:05 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:35 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (5/1 +29%) Choirmaster	5 5/1(+29%)	(9) Choirmaster 5/1, Fairly useful on Flat and in good nick in this sphere since undergoing a wind op, close up when unseated rider 2 out in handicap at Worcester (16f, good, 9/2) 20 days ago. Should give a good account. Was travelling fine when falling late on at Worcester (2m, good) 20 days ago.
2	10 2nd (10) (2/1 +20%) Max Of Stars	2 2/1(+20%)	(10) Max Of Stars 2/1, Has taken really well to hurdling and made it 2-3 in 7-runner juvenile hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to soft) 29 days ago, always holding on. Has to be taken seriously now handicapping off a lenient mark. Keen-going front-runner who makes handicap debut after two juvenile wins at Newton Abbot.
3	5 3rd (5) (4/1 +11%) Allbetsoff	4 4/1(+11%)	(5) Allbetsoff 4/1, Arrives better than ever, scoring at Southwell before recording an excellent third there (15.8f, good) 27 days ago. Player off the same mark. Only narrowly failed to double his tally from the front at Southwell (2m, good) last month.
4	3 4th (3) (10/1 -43%) Eagle's Realm	10 10/1(-43%)	(3) Eagle's Realm 10/1, Dual winner at Stratford last summer. Has made a good start for his new yard, second of 9 in handicap hurdle over C&D (good) 17 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Respectable back-to-back runs on the Flat and here this summer; thereabouts.
5th	7 5th (7) (6/1 +14%) Zamond	6 6/1(+14%)	(7) Zamond 6/1, Consistent sort who wasn't disgraced when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 17 days ago. Considered off an easing mark. Well handicapped on last season's best form but yet replicate any of that this term.
6th	4 6th (4) (9/1 -13%) Mcgowan's Pass	9 9/1(-13%)	(4) Mcgowan's Pass 9/1, It's now seventeen runs since last win in 2020 but this veteran posted a creditable second of 7 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Perth (16.2f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Not discounted. Continues to run well and second to an in-form rival last time at Perth.
7th	8 7th (8) (20/1 -100%) Melnik	20 20/1(-100%)	(8) Melnik 20/1, Modest ex-Irish maiden. Only sixth of 8 on his yard debut in handicap hurdle at Worcester (16f, good) 20 days ago. Needs to step forward. Just modest efforts over hurdles, including a 10l defeat on debut for this yard.
8th	1 8th (1) (10/1 +0%) Stonific	10 10/1(+0%)	(1) Stonific 10/1, Latest hurdles success was in the Summer Handicap at Market Rasen for David O'Meara off 12 lb higher in July 2021. Hasn't really built on an encouraging start for new yard after a year off this term, blinkers not doing much for him at Ludlow in February. Cheekpieces return and he can go well fresh, so all hope not lost.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (80/1 -400%) Allibaba	80 80/1(-400%)	(6) Allibaba 80/1, Fair form when placed both starts in bumpers for Willie Mullins but well held over hurdles so far. Needs to step forward now going into handicaps after six months off. Goes handicapping after three quiet runs for this yard but will need to jump better.

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18:35 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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MAX OF STARS has shown a fine attitude for hurdling, winning twice at Newton Abbot in recent months, and the juvenile, who has used front-running tactics to best effect, makes plenty of appeal on her handicap bow. Choirmaster held every chance when falling two out at Worcester and warrants a fair amount of respect, while others for the shortlist include Mcgowan's Pass, who has been in consistent form of late, and Eagle's Realm.

MAX OF STARS hasn't looked back since sent hurdling and is fancied to make it 3-4 now going into handicaps off a lenient opening mark. Allbetsoff is in great nick too though so should ensure Ollie Pears' filly doesn't have things all her own way, with Eagle's Realm and Choirmaster in the mix too.

Front-runner Max Of Stars should remain on the scene but a chance is taken on STONIFIC, who might be best caught fresh.

18:35 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:05 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/1 +0%) Simply Red	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Simply Red 4/1, Tongue strap refitted when making it 3 wins from 3 starts at this track in 9-runner handicap hurdle 17 days ago. Up 6 lb but she's still not taken lightly. 2l winner here recently, extending her unbeaten record here; must have a chance.
2	4 2nd (4) (3.33/1 +0%) Getaway Tom	3.33 3.33/1(+0%)	(4) Getaway Tom 3.33/1, On the up since sent handicapping, getting off the mark at Uttoxeter before excellent second at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to soft) 29 days ago when hindered by last-flight error. Big shout. Up another 4lb for Newton Abbot defeat but he's running well.
3	2 3rd (2) (8.5/1 +15%) Minella Plus	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(2) Minella Plus 8.5/1, Scored over fences at Hexham and Ludlow (both at around 2m) last autumn but arrives below form back in this sphere. Needs to get back on track. Returned to hurdles for last four appearances and hasn't been firing as he can.
4	3 4th (3) (7.5/1 +38%) Cabrakan	7.5 7.5/1(+38%)	(3) Cabrakan 7.5/1, Two-time winner last season who raced wide when tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Very much one to consider off a 2 lb lower mark. Dual hurdle winner; little below par the last twice; others are more intriguing.
5th	8 5th (8) (2/1 +33%) Gifted Angel	2 2/1(+33%)	(8) Gifted Angel 2/1, Fair maiden on the Flat who got off the mark at only the second attempt in this sphere in 2m Stratford juvenile earlier in the month. Not discounted on his handicap bow, especially if brushing up his jumping. Made all at Stratford and should make presence felt at this level on handicap debut.
6th	5 6th (5) (22/1 +0%) Rolypolymoly	22 22/1(+0%)	(5) Rolypolymoly 22/1, Won twice from 4 starts over hurdles in the first half of last season. Raced very freely when thirteenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft) 30 days ago. No forlorn hope if settling better here. Two juvenile wins; needed to run better at Market Rasen latest to be strongly fancied.
7th	9 7th (9) (25/1 -79%) Asa	25 25/1(-79%)	(9) Asa 25/1, Fair maiden hurdler who turned in a below-par third of 5 in handicap at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) 133 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Well held in four handicaps but getting back on drier terrain heightens interest.
8th	10 8th (10) (80/1 -100%) Al Kherb	80 80/1(-100%)	(10) Al Kherb 80/1, Signed off for John Quinn with 2m Stratford selling win in 2021 but offered little for Tony Carroll after 13 months off when last of 13 in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap last month. Has it to prove back in this sphere. Four wins divided between the Flat and hurdling; not at her best under either code.
9th	6 9th (6) (9/1 +10%) Benito	9 9/1(+10%)	(6) Benito 9/1, Consistent sort who has had a wind op since posting a respectable eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (22.1f, good) 84 days ago. Can't be ruled out. Had wind surgery since last time and dangerous to rule out off a competitive mark.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (33/1 -230%) Swift Tuttle	33 33/1(-230%)	(7) Swift Tuttle 33/1, Fairly useful maiden on Flat for Brian Meehan but he has offered little over hurdles so far for his current yard. Fit from the Flat but more is needed now going into handicaps. Capable on his day on the Flat but inconsistent and still to win; h'cap debut hurdling.

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19:05 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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Gifted Angel stepped forward from his hurdling bow to score at Stratford at the beginning of the month. However, his jumping wasn't particularly fluent and Tom Dascombe's gelding will need to improve in that department now running against more experienced rivals. The vote, therefore, goes to GETAWAY TOM, who was only beaten a neck when bidding for a double at Newton Abbot last time and the five-year-old looks capable of getting back to winning ways off 4lb higher in this company. Recent C&D winner Simply Red appeals most of the remainder.

A few with chances but GETAWAY TOM's form is on an upward curve since sent handicapping so he can defy a 4 lb rise for his excellent Newton Abbot second and bounce back to winning ways. Simply Red is unbeaten round here so greatly feared despite having a career-high mark to overcome. The handily-weighted Cabrakan is also firmly in the picture having not been seen to best effect at Market Rasen last time.

The 3yo GIFTED ANGEL won well at Stratford in spite of some novicey jumping and this track will suit his style.

19:05 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:35 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.62/1 +1%) Flat White	1.62 1.62/1(+1%)	(1) Flat White 1.62/1, Struck twice on the Flat at Catterick at the end of last summer. Couldn't translate that good form over to hurdles when fifth at Lingfield (2m) in December (final start for Lucy Wadham) but should be up to doing from this sort of mark judged on her Flat ability. Interesting on debut for Dan Skelton. Only had four starts in this discipline and open to improvement now with Dan Skelton.
2	8 2nd (8) (12/1 -33%) Sinurita	12 12/1(-33%)	(8) Sinurita 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ran much better than on her stable debut when fifth of 11 in 20.5f Southwell handicap in this headgear combination last month. Won't have to step up too much to get competitive from her mark. Not offered much in two runs for this yard and has only dropped 3lb.
3	7 3rd (7) (8/1 +64%) Quiet Thunder	8 8/1(+64%)	(7) Quiet Thunder 8/1, Stratford mares' novice winner last summer but has struggled to make a significant impact since, merely keeping on past beaten rivals when fifth back at Stratford last month. Didn't run badly at Stratford and today's stiffer stamina test should work in her favour.
4	9 4th (9) (9/1 +0%) Nowyouvebinandunit	9 9/1(+0%)	(9) Nowyouvebinandunit 9/1, Improved efforts when placed in low-grade handicaps at Ffos Las and Worcester in recent months. Sean Bowen up but others much more obvious. Looks mildly progressive after pushing the favourite to within a length at Worcester.
5th	10 5th (10) (22/1 +12%) Araglen Star	22 22/1(+12%)	(10) Araglen Star 22/1, Poor form, beaten 27 lengths when third in a Market Rasen maiden 18 days ago. 7 lb out of the handicap. Others more obvious. Remains a maiden and being 7lb out of the weights is no help.
6th	6 6th (6) (14/1 -17%) Galah	14 14/1(-17%)	(6) Galah 14/1, Her second at Newton Abbot last September was her only effort of note in 5 outings last season but her handicap mark came down as a result and she showed better signs when third on her 2m Uttoxeter reappearance 3 weeks ago. Back up in trip. Has dropped a good way down the weights and ran okay back from a break last time.
7th	4 7th (4) (20/1 -43%) Toughasoldboots	20 20/1(-43%)	(4) Toughasoldboots 20/1, Doubled her tally returned to hurdling at Carlisle (17f, soft) in March but has failed to reproduce that form in her 3 outings since. Fitted with a first-time hood here. On last winning mark; hood fitted in a hope of turning things around.
8th	3 8th (3) (33/1 -136%) Fabreze	33 33/1(-136%)	(3) Fabreze 33/1, Benefited from a more positive ride (equipped with cheekpieces) when clear-cut winner of a mares' handicap at Uttoxeter in June. Shaped as if still in good form when fourth at Cartmel next time but needs to shrug off a lesser run at Stratford since. Winner in June but subsequent efforts leave her with questions to answer now.
9th	5 9th (5) (9/1 -29%) Teeceethree	9 9/1(-29%)	(5) Teeceethree 9/1, Warwick bumper winner who was runner-up on her first 2 outings over hurdles. Failed to stay 23f at Worcester last time and now drops back in trip for handicap debut. Unexposed. Poor latest but previous seconds bring her into it off this sort of mark now handicapping.
10th	2 10th (2) (3.33/1 +5%) On Cloud Nine	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(2) On Cloud Nine 3.33/1, Runner-up completed starts in points and got off the mark at the fifth time of asking over hurdles when seeing off 8 rivals in a C&D maiden 17 days ago. Did that readily and should go well back in handicap. Off the mark in a C&D maiden (good) 17 days ago when she jumped well out in front.

LTO Selection:

19:35 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

On Cloud Nine appeared to relish the step up to an extended 2m3f when landing a maiden hurdle here at the beginning of the month, but the Cloudings mare does have more on her plate now returning to this sphere off an 8lb higher mark than her sixth-placed effort at Worcester in July. With that in mind, it may pay to take a chance on FLAT WHITE improving for a change of scenery now in the care of Dan Skelton, as she has displayed enough ability on the level to suggest that she can make an impact in this sphere. Handicap debutant Teeceethree also enters calculations.

FLAT WHITE is interesting starting out for new trainer Dan Skelton and gets a narrow vote over recent C&D maiden winner On Cloud Nine. Jamie Snowden handicap newcomer Teeceethree may prove best of the remainder.

A few with chances but FLAT WHITE is potentially well handicapped on her first run for Dan Skelton.

19:35 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:05 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.5/1 +8%) Police Academy	1.5 1.5/1(+8%)	(1) Police Academy 1.5/1, Failed to win for Oliver Sherwood but struck at the first time of asking for new trainer Fergal O'Brien in 2m Uttoxeter novice hurdle last month. Likely has more to offer for her new stable and can follow up back in a handicap. Made winning stable debut in a modest maiden but she should build on that.
2	7 2nd (7) (4.5/1 +10%) Pollypockett	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(7) Pollypockett 4.5/1, Bumper winner who came good over hurdles in 20.5f Market Rasen handicap in June. Good second at Worcester since and likely to be in the thick of things again 3lb nudge for latest near miss is no help but should give her running.
3	2 3rd (2) (4.5/1 +0%) Never No Trouble	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(2) Never No Trouble 4.5/1, Gained reward for her consistency when winning 8-runner maiden at Hereford (2m) in February. Runner-up all 3 starts in handicap hurdles this summer and should give another good account. Has finished runner-up in her last three hurdles and latest conqueror was well backed.
4	3 4th (3) (16/1 -14%) Symbolic Spirit	16 16/1(-14%)	(3) Symbolic Spirit 16/1, Runner-up on Southwell handicap hurdle debut in November. Much more miss than hit since but it's possible she needed the outing on her recent Worcester reappearance. Now 0-10; blinkers did nothing for her when tailed off at Worcester (2m7f).
5th	8 5th (8) (12/1 +25%) Green Or Black	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) Green Or Black 12/1, Capitalised on a falling mark on her second start back with the yard at Uttoxeter in June but not at the same level in her 2 outings since. Bounce back needed. Well held since her Uttoxeter win; an 11yo now and others have more pressing claims.
6th	9 6th (9) (80/1 -220%) Hannah's Walk	80 80/1(-220%)	(9) Hannah's Walk 80/1, No show in a bumper/novice hurdle for Warren Greatrex at the end of 2022. Fared no better in a hood and tongue tie combination for new yard at the start of the summer but handicap provide her with a more realistic chance. Worth a betting check back from a short break. Poor so far but now goes handicapping for a respected yard and market needs checking.
7th	6 7th (6) (11/1 -22%) Maggie O	11 11/1(-22%)	(6) Maggie O 11/1, Irish point winner at third attempt. Best effort for new yard when chasing home stablemate On Cloud Nine (runs in first division) in a C&D novice 17 days ago. Handicap debut. Brian Hughes on stable's other runner. Second to On Cloud Nine in a maiden here; the winner runs in the previous race.
8th	5 8th (5) (22/1 -83%) She's A Rocca	22 22/1(-83%)	(5) She's A Rocca 22/1, Scored at Southwell (2m) in June 2022 but well beaten in 2 outings in the autumn and been off for 9 months ahead of this reappearance. Potentially well handicapped, back from a break and this trip should suit her.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (7/1 +13%) Malina Ocarina	7 7/1(+13%)	(4) Malina Ocarina 7/1, Landed a gamble at Southwell in May. Not at her best when a well-held third at Market Rasen (18.5f) 15 days ago but this return to a longer trip should suit her. Essentially underwhelming since coming 5l clear at Southwell (2m4f, good) in May.

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20:05 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

POLICE ACADEMY made the perfect start for new connections at Uttoxeter last month and appears to be on a fair mark judged on past performances in handicap chases when with Oliver Sherwood. The six-year-old makes most appeal, with Never No Trouble appearing the selection's biggest challenger. The daughter of Time Test has finished runner-up on her last three appearances in this sphere and her latest 1lb rise shouldn't stop another decent effort. In-form rivals Pollypockett and Maggie O round off the shortlist.

It'll be a surprise if last month's Uttoxeter novice winner Police Academy doesn't have more to offer for new trainer Fergal O'Brien and she should take a bit of stopping back in a handicap. Never No Trouble and Pollypockett can fight it out for the forecast spot.

The suggestion is SHE'S A ROCCA, who will be well handicapped if rediscovering her best form on this return from a break.

20:05 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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