Bangor Races & Results Tomform Friday 6th September 2024
There were 44 Races on Friday 6th September 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Haydock, 8 races at Bangor, 7 races at Ascot, 8 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Kilbeggan, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Friday 6th September 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(1) Fine Margin 11/8, After a couple of lesser efforts, got back on track when landing the odds in a Fontwell maiden (19.1f, good) in May and he defied a penalty without too much fuss at Worcester in July. Remains the one to beat in hat-trick bid. Showed useful form in handicaps last season and is 2-2 in novice company this term.
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5
2nd (5) (13/2 +35%) Fumet D'oudairies
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(5) Fumet D'oudairies 13/2, Had his share of success in hunter chases and points, adding to tally at Stratford in May 2022. Off since December of that year so well-being taken on trust on this belated hurdles debut. Useful and prolific pointer/hunter chaser in 2019-2022; back from long absence today.
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2
3rd (2) (11/4 +31%) Jumping Susie
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(2) Jumping Susie 11/4, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (18.9f, good) in July, responding well. Matched that form when third under a penalty at Tramore 3 weeks ago and this Irish raider has to be feared. Dual hurdle winner this season and helps to give the Irish a strong hand in this race.
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4th (6) (9/4 +50%) Home Sweet Highway
2.25
9/4(+50%)
(6) Home Sweet Highway 9/4, Confirmed the promise of his Bangor run when landing 13-runner contest back there in June, staying on well. That puts him in the mix back in a novice. Escapes a penalty for his low-grade handicap win here in June and can make presence felt.
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3
5th (3) (10/1 +17%) Court Cian
10
10/1(+17%)
(3) Court Cian 10/1, Fair in bumpers for Gearoid Patrick Brouder and showed some aptitude for hurdling when fifth of 12 in novice at Taunton (19f, soft) in January 2023. Dual-point winner since but fell on chase debut at Fakenham in May and has since moved yards again. Dual point winner in April but faces pretty tough assignment on this rules return.
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4
6th (4) (150/1 -355%) Fond Farewell
150
150/1(-355%)
(4) Fond Farewell 150/1, Modest handicapper at best on Flat (should stay 2m), down the field both starts for current yard. Hurdles debut. Low-grade Flat winner in 2023; unlikely to meet the standard required on hurdling debut.
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7
7th (7) (150/1 -127%) Sheer Joy
150
150/1(-127%)
(7) Sheer Joy 150/1, Runner-up on completed start in a point but only seventh in a Worcester novice on hurdling debut and looks more of a handicap type. Struggled to get competitive on rules debut at Worcester (2m4f) in July.
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8
8th (8) (300/1 -100%) Wheresmemoneygone
300
300/1(-100%)
(8) Wheresmemoneygone 300/1, Has looked limited in various company. A well-beaten outsider on his first two hurdling starts (2m4f/2m).
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11
9th (11) (125/1 -89%) Suitably Surprised
125
125/1(-89%)
(11) Suitably Surprised 125/1, Runner-up on her final outing in points but low-key start over hurdles. Showed some ability in Irish points last season; well beaten on first two hurdling starts.
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10
|PU| (10) (150/1 -127%) Primary Explosive
150
150/1(-127%)
(10) Primary Explosive 150/1, Blue Bresil mare. Dam, bumper/fair 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 27f) Trackmate and bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 25f) Desilvano. No impact on last month's debut but this trip will suit, at least. Displayed minor promise on debut but is probably one for further down the line.
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9
|PU| (9) (250/1 -150%) Fllana Bay
250
250/1(-150%)
(9) Fllana Bay 250/1, Merit established and she fell heavily on June's return to action. 0-12 over hurdles and can't be recommended on today's terms.
13:35 Bangor-on-dee Maiden Hurdle (Class 4)
20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
FINE MARGIN has justified favouritism on each of his last two outings and he sets the standard for others to aim at with a rating of 128. The son of Solider Of Fortune is on an upward curve at present and doesn't look like stopping anytime soon. Jumping Susie is in good form and finished a fair third at Tramore last month, so she looks the main threat. Home Sweet Highway is the pick of the remainder.
FINE MARGIN has outclassed the opposition both starts in Britain this season and is selected to successfully concede weight all round and complete the hat-trick. Fellow-Irish raider Jumping Susie is a big threat, with Home Sweet Highway also of interest out of handicap company.
Winning hurdlers Jumping Susie and Home Sweet Highway are both respected but FINE MARGIN is taken to complete a hat-trick.
13:35 Bangor-on-dee Maiden Hurdle (Class 4)
20f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(7) Hawaii Du Mestivel 8/13, Took a big step forward to run out an easy winner of 13-runner handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, good to firm, 11/4) 7 days ago, eased down. Will take plenty of beating under a penalty. Took form to whole new level when winning easily by 16l at Fontwell last week; 7lb penalty.
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2nd (6) (11/1 -69%) Kopa Kilana
11
11/1(-69%)
(6) Kopa Kilana 11/1, Exposed maiden hurdler but posted another good effort when second in 10-runner maiden at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Likely to give another good account. 0-17 over hurdles but scores good marks for his consistency this season; in the mix again.
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2
3rd (2) (8/1 -78%) Eagle's Realm
8
8/1(-78%)
(2) Eagle's Realm 8/1, Completed a hat-trick on the level to end 2023 and added to his tally at Southwell in February. Ran up to his best back over hurdles when narrowly denied in 10-runner handicap at Stratford in July and seems likely to go well again. Four-time AW winner since October; went close when back over hurdles in July; major player.
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4
4th (4) (12/1 +0%) Presenting Pete
12
12/1(+0%)
(4) Presenting Pete 12/1, Showed some ability remains when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, good) 9 days ago. Remains to be seen if he's able to build on that. Latest run was a big step back in the right direction but he still has something to prove.
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9
5th (9) (12/1 +40%) Crac De Megaudais
12
12/1(+40%)
(9) Crac De Megaudais 12/1, Showed more than previously switched to a handicap in a first-time hood when fourth of 11 at Stratford (18.7f, good, 20/1) 66 days ago, unable to sustain effort after 7 months off. May do better still. Not beaten far when fourth on handicap debut and could easily have more to offer.
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5
6th (5) (28/1 +15%) Ismael
28
28/1(+15%)
(5) Ismael 28/1, Opened his account under Rules in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter in January but disappointing both starts since. Ended last season with two below-par runs and may need some rain here.
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3
7th (3) (22/1 -214%) Youlneverwalkalone
22
22/1(-214%)
(3) Youlneverwalkalone 22/1, Modest form over hurdles but ran below form in a maiden at Worcester (23f, good) on most recent outing. First run for yard after leaving Fergal O'Brien. Makes handicap debut. Placed in 2m7f novice in June; back in trip for stable/handicap debut; others preferred.
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10
8th (10) (25/1 +24%) Cawthorne Cracker
25
25/1(+24%)
(10) Cawthorne Cracker 25/1, Successful at Stratford in June but well held all 3 starts since. Form has slumped badly since Stratford win in June; leap of faith needed to support him.
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1
9th (1) (18/1 -29%) Simply Red
18
18/1(-29%)
(1) Simply Red 18/1, 4-time course winner but surrendered her unbeaten record here in tame fashion in June. Cheekpieces back on. Out of form in the spring but might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces today.
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8
|PU| (8) (100/1 -52%) Blue Clover
100
100/1(-52%)
(8) Blue Clover 100/1, Has gone on the wrong way and easily passed over in a first-time visor. Pulled up when 80-1 for handicap debut; back up in trip with new headgear tried here.
14:10 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
HAWAII DU MESTIVEL bolted up in this grade at Fontwell on his latest outing and is hard to get away from. If Neil Mulholland's seven-year-old can run anywhere near that form again, he could prove very difficult to beat. Eagle's Realm hit the crossbar at Stratford in July and could get into contention off 2lb higher, while Kopa Kilana can fight it out for the minor honours.
HAWAII DU MESTIVEL routed his opposition at Fontwell last week and is sure to take all the beating under a penalty. Eagle's Realm and Kopa Kilana can give him most to do.
It's hard to get away from HAWAII DU MESTIVEL, who ran his rivals into the ground at Fontwell a week ago and is 7lb well in here.
(1) Jacobs Acre 6/1, Fair form in bumpers and placed in 2m maidens at Wincanton and Worcester since switching to hurdles. Unexposed now making a quick switch to handicaps and if able to settle better over this longer trip, he's interesting returning from 3 months off. Placed on both hurdling starts and ought to have improvement to come in handicaps.
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7
2nd (7) (7/2 -40%) Ten Ten Twenty
3.5
7/2(-40%)
(7) Ten Ten Twenty 7/2, Back to winning ways in this sphere when winning at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to firm) in July and followed up from the same mark at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) 10 days later, the contrasting conditions proving no issue. 6 lb higher here and should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Won twice under a 10lb claimer in July; has a bit more to do off new mark here.
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3rd (5) (16/1 +36%) Time To Tinker
16
16/1(+36%)
(5) Time To Tinker 16/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021 and fared no better in first-time blinkers when well held at Worcester (23f, good) just over a fortnight ago (lost a shoe). Stacks to prove at present but handicapper given him a chance. Useful in his prime but has poor completion record for current stable.
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10
4th (10) (11/4 +58%) Into The Sunset
2.75
11/4(+58%)
(10) Into The Sunset 11/4, Dual hurdles winner in 2022. Missed whole of 2023 and has yet to match his previous best this year, tried over fences last 2 starts. Career-low mark to work with back hurdling and one to take seriously with talented conditional taking off a further 7 lb. First two chasing attempts were very respectable; now back hurdling on very tempting mark.
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5th (9) (15/2 +6%) Bergentown
7.5
15/2(+6%)
(9) Bergentown 15/2, Back from 7 months off when creditable second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, good) just over 10 weeks ago. Races off same mark here and is one for shortlist (goes well fresh). Ran well in defeat in June, after a break, but needs to prove he can hold his form.
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2
6th (2) (9/2 -64%) Jumping Jupiter
4.5
9/2(-64%)
(2) Jumping Jupiter 9/2, Beaten by a subsequent winner at Southwell on return/yard debut in May and went one better from the same mark in 14-runner event at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft) a fortnight later, responding well. Still not had a lot of racing and there are more races to be won with him. Ready winner at Hexham (2m) on second stable start and remains lightly raced.
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3
7th (3) (150/1 -355%) Ferrobin
150
150/1(-355%)
(3) Ferrobin 150/1, Revived out of the blue when springing a 66/1 surprise at Huntingdon in April but rather predictably wasn't in the same form back there (19.6f, good) a fortnight later. Returns from 4 months off and will probably need this outing. Shock winner in April but pulled up next time; now has it all to prove again.
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6
|U| (6) (16/1 -14%) Aviewofthestars
16
16/1(-14%)
(6) Aviewofthestars 16/1, Two from 2 upon joining Fergal O'Brien last autumn and took a step firmly back in the right direction on third run for this yard at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft) in May. Wasn't in same form the last twice but can't be ruled out. Running respectably this year but others here have more pressing claims.
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8
|PU| (8) (10/1 +38%) Fenney Brook
10
10/1(+38%)
(8) Fenney Brook 10/1, Has slipped in the weights and confirmed she's back on good order with another third-place finish at Newton Abbot in July. However, she ran poorly after 8 weeks off at Stratford (22f, good) 10 days ago and now has a first-time tongue tie applied. Placed twice this summer but needs to bounce back from below-par run last week.
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4
|PU| (4) (33/1 -230%) City Of Ruins
33
33/1(-230%)
(4) City Of Ruins 33/1, Promise in juvenile hurdles for Donald McCain last summer. Ignored in the betting but sound start for new yard when third on handicap debut at Southwell in June but was well held on the most testing ground he has encountered at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) a month later. Up in trip. Placed on stable/handicap debut in June; soft ground the excuse for lesser run in July.
14:45 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
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Bergentown was denied by five lengths into second at Worcester in June and has to be respected off the same mark. However, he could come out second best to the hat-trick seeking TEN TEN TWENTY, who struck on soft ground at Uttoxeter on his latest outing and will have no issues with this quicker surface judged on his triumph at Market Rasen two starts ago. Last-time-out winner Jumping Jupiter is another to note.
A host in with a shout but it could pay to take a chance on bottom-weight INTO THE SUNSET, who reverts to hurdles and has a talented conditional taking off a further 7 lb. Jumping Jupiter opened his account at Hexham back in the spring so he heads up the opposition provided he's ready to roll, with Jacobs Acre and Bergentown another couple fancied to feature, too.
Handicap debutant JACOBS ACRE split two next-time-out winners when second in a Worcester maiden in June and still has potential.
(2) Riskintheground 2/1, Much improved over fences since dropped back in trip, completing quick-fire hat-trick at Uttoxeter (20f) in June. Had winning run ended but far from disgraced when fifth in Summer Plate at Market Rasen latest but he's respected returned to calmer waters. Won three in a row before running well in Summer Plate at Market Rasen; respected.
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2nd (6) (3/1 +14%) Bella Bliss
3
3/1(+14%)
(6) Bella Bliss 3/1, Tasted success 3 times over hurdles/fences last season. Plenty of creditable efforts in defeat this time around prior to a lesser display over hurdles at Downpatrick (21.8f) 26 days ago. Type to bounce back. Below form in cheekpieces last time but in good nick over fences/hurdles previously.
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8
3rd (8) (25/1 +24%) The Flier Begley
25
25/1(+24%)
(8) The Flier Begley 25/1, Fairly useful chase winner for Stuart Crawford in Ireland. However, low-key efforts in 2 starts over hurdles/fences upon joining new connections this summer. Arrives here with something to prove. Well handicapped on Irish form but soundly beaten on first two starts for new stable.
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1
4th (1) (5/1 +0%) Presentandcounting
5
5/1(+0%)
(1) Presentandcounting 5/1, Won 2 small-field chases at Ffos Las and Perth last summer and returned to that sort of form when fourth at latter venue in June. Not in same form when fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (21.4f) 61 days ago. Mark has eased a little at least. Capitulated rather tamely last time but has good strike-rate and is on a good mark.
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3
5th (3) (20/1 -100%) Before Midnight
20
20/1(-100%)
(3) Before Midnight 20/1, Veteran who shaped best when second in hunter chase company at Ludlow in April but turned in a lacklustre display after 3 months off when sixth of 7 in handicap chase at Market Rasen in July. Needs to leave that in his wake with cheekpieces back on. Second in a hunter chase in April but well beaten when back in a handicap two months ago.
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|B| (7) (9/1 -64%) Lipa K
9
9/1(-64%)
(7) Lipa K 9/1, Fine start over fences for new yard this spring, landing back-to-back course handicaps, latterly over C&D in May. Failed to complete in pair of starts since, early mistakes leaving him on the backfoot when pulled up at Uttoxeter (2m) 6 weeks ago. Still, not one to write off. Dual course winner in the spring; returns here after poor performance six weeks ago.
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4
|F| (4) (11/1 +21%) Herewegohoney
11
11/1(+21%)
(4) Herewegohoney 11/1, Dual hurdles winner who doubled chase tally at Market Rasen (27.5f) last summer. Seen only twice since though, well-beaten after 10 months off over hurdles at Perth (20f) 3 weeks ago. This should reveal more returned to larger obstacles. Well beaten over hurdles last month, after a layoff, and would appeal more over further.
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5
|PU| (5) (13/2 +19%) Baron De Midleton
6.5
13/2(+19%)
(5) Baron De Midleton 13/2, Useful sort at his best who ran best race for some time from further reduced mark when second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f) 20 days ago. Drop in trip won't inconvenience him if backing that up returned to chasing. Posted sound effort over hurdles last month but this year's record is very mixed.
15:20 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
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RISKINTHEGROUND found the competition too hot in a premier handicap back in July, but Dan Skelton's inmate had shown progressive form to land a hat-trick before that and can resume winning ways only 4lb higher than his latest success at Uttoxeter. Baron De Midleton was winning off a higher mark last season and returns to the larger obstacles with solid claims, while Presentandcounting can be given a chance on his decent fourth at Perth in June.
Having completed a quick-fire hat-trick at the beginning of this term, RISKINTHEGROUND emerged with credit from having taken a wide route when fifth in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen 7 weeks ago. He's fancied to make his presence felt returned to calmer waters, with Lipa K and Bella Bliss feared most. Presentandcounting isn't dismissed lightly either having eased a little in the weights.
Not discredited in a valuable event last time, RISKINTHEGROUND can resume the progress that saw him win his previous three races.
(4) Mix Of Clover 33/1, C&D winner but he was pulled up in handicap chase at Worcester (20f, good) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on. Unreliable individual. 20-1 winner at Worcester in July but pulled up twice since; hard to predict.
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11
2nd (11) (9/2 +18%) Guillaume
4.5
9/2(+18%)
(11) Guillaume 9/2, Won over fences at Catterick in December and has returned in good nick, fourth of 13 at Worcester (2m, good) 16 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts with cheekpieces added. In the frame on all three starts this season; a possible if aided by new cheekpieces.
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1
3rd (1) (10/3 +33%) Mr Mackay
3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(1) Mr Mackay 10/3, Fairly useful hurdler but he signed off for last term with a below-form seventh in handicap hurdle at Kempton (16f, good) in April. Much respected now going chasing though. Largely consistent in higher-grade hurdle races last season; chase debut today.
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5
4th (5) (11/4 +39%) Dream Jet
2.75
11/4(+39%)
(5) Dream Jet 11/4, Fair hurdler who opened his chase account at Market Rasen in July. Good second of 10 in handicap chase there (17.2f, good to firm) 20 days ago so he must enter calculations. Won in July and was clear second to a revitalised subsequent winner last month; big player.
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6
5th (6) (15/2 +17%) Malpas
7.5
15/2(+17%)
(6) Malpas 15/2, C&D winner in May and he posted a solid fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Perth (16f, good) 54 days ago. Needs considering. Scored over C&D in May but has become too inconsistent to rely upon.
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2
|F| (2) (11/2 +21%) Ittack Blue
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(2) Ittack Blue 11/2, 310,000 gns point recruit who clicked over hurdles with wins maiden and novice events at Market Rasen in May. However, produced a second successive tame finish sent chasing at Stratford (19.4f, good) last month. Could still do better though. Dual hurdle winner; soundly beaten on chasing debut; comes here with a point to prove.
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10
|PU| (10) (7/1 +0%) Neigh Botha
7
7/1(+0%)
(10) Neigh Botha 7/1, Winner of sole bumper start in February 2022 and made a successful return over fences at Southwell (2m) in June. Backed it up with a good third of 7 to Mix of Clover in handicap chase at Worcester (16.5f, good) 50 days ago. Considered. Quite stylish winner in June, after a break, and subsequent run was perfectly respectable.
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7
|PU| (7) (28/1 +15%) Nevendon
28
28/1(+15%)
(7) Nevendon 28/1, A fair 2m hurdle winner but not the most consistent and a well-held fourth on the Flat at Ffos Las two weeks ago. Others appeal more. No better than a respectable fourth on chasing debut in June; others have stronger claims.
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9
|PU| (9) (40/1 -150%) Sword Of Fate
40
40/1(-150%)
(9) Sword Of Fate 40/1, Scored over fences at Cartmel in July but only thirteenth in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good) 20 days ago. Needs to get back on track reverted to this sphere. Inconsistent veteran; held on well at Cartmel in July but well beaten over hurdles since.
15:55 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
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RESTANDBETHANKFUL regained the winning thread back over fences at Cartmel on his first start after a wind operation. He looks capable of defying a 3lb rise given the runner-up has subsequently boosted that form. Dream Jet finished well clear of the rest when second at Market Rasen and can feature once again, while Neigh Botha may well have finished closer than third at Worcester if not for a blunder three out.
RESTANDBETHANKFUL had a bit up his sleeve when returning with a Cartmel success so looks the way to go off just a 1 lb higher mark here. Dream Jet is feared most on the back of his good recent Market Rasen second with Donald McCain's in-form duo Guillaume and Malpas in the mix too.
Competitive in some good-quality hurdle races last season, MR MACKAY may exploit a favourable mark on today's chasing debut.
(8) Finisk River 11/4, Course winner who is in good form this summer, building on a Stratford third when narrowly denied over 2½m at Worcester last week. Bold show likely if coping with relatively quick turnaround. Runner-up over C&D last September and went close at Worcester nine days ago; chance.
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2
2nd (2) (13/2 +35%) Bucko's Boy
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(2) Bucko's Boy 13/2, Made it 3 wins in 5 starts when striking on 23f Worcester reappearance in June. Creditable fourth at Uttoxeter on both outings since but will require a career best to win from this mark. Won at Worcester in June and fair fourth at Uttoxeter the next twice; could be thereabouts.
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3rd (9) (4/1 -45%) Clararose
4
4/1(-45%)
(9) Clararose 4/1, Improved over hurdles since tongue tied, opening her account at Warwick (21f) in May. Good runner-up efforts on 2 of her 3 starts since and should be winning again soon for top stable. Lightly raced 6yo who has been progressive over 2m3f-2m5f; there's stamina in her pedigree.
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4th (5) (6/1 -100%) Hardy Boy
6
6/1(-100%)
(5) Hardy Boy 6/1, Attitude and jumping has often been questionable but he hasn't done much wrong returned to hurdles in recent months, finishing runner-up twice in July before going one better at Market Rasen (23f) 3 weeks ago. A 6 lb rise won't prevent another prominent showing if in similar form. Did it in good style at Market Rasen and he's respected despite this career-high mark.
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6
5th (6) (5/1 +38%) Halifax
5
5/1(+38%)
(6) Halifax 5/1, Won a 3m Kempton handicap hurdle in May. Has remained in form since and was successful over C&D last September. Has to enter the reckoning. In good heart this season and the return to Bangor could eke out something extra.
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3
6th (3) (9/1 +10%) Watergrange Jack
9
9/1(+10%)
(3) Watergrange Jack 9/1, Racked up a handicap hurdle hat-trick at the end of last summer. Has been in reasonable form over fences this summer and ought to be competitive back over the smaller obstacles. Completed hurdling hat-trick last September; fair fourth over fences last time; possible.
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7
7th (7) (33/1 +18%) Butler's Brief
33
33/1(+18%)
(7) Butler's Brief 33/1, Won twice in 2023 but well below par in 3 outings this summer. Needs a change of headgear (first-time blinkers instead of cheekpieces) to help spark a revival. Continues to drop down the weights but major turnaround needed in new headgear.
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1
8th (1) (16/1 -113%) Chinx Of Light
16
16/1(-113%)
(1) Chinx Of Light 16/1, Useful hurdler/chaser. 22/1, fell in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) in February, beaten when falling 3 out. Off since but he has gone well when fresh before. Irish raider; check the betting but he failed to shine during light campaign last season.
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4
|PU| (4) (25/1 -213%) Isthebaropen
25
25/1(-213%)
(4) Isthebaropen 25/1, Dual winner in summer 2022 but hasn't been seen since reaching the frame twice at Stratford in August of last year. Has had wind surgery. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations after an absence. 11yo who has been absent since last August but goes well fresh and is not ruled out.
16:30 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 23f Race Class Flow
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HARDY BOY arrives in fine form having built on a couple of good efforts over 2m4f to score with plenty left in the tank over this longer trip at Market Rasen. The seven-year-old can shrug off a 7lb rise in his current frame of mind and go in again. A runner-up at Market Rasen in July, Clararose looks worth another try over this distance and is less exposed than Finisk River, who went close at Worcester last week.
CLARAROSE shaped well behind an improving sort at Market Rasen last time and is taken to resume winning ways. Finisk River will be a threat if over last week's Worcester exertions, while Hardy Boy has been on his best behaviour since returned to hurdles and a 6 lb rise for Worcester shouldn't prevent him having a say if in a similar mood.
The lightly raced 6yo CLARAROSE is progressive and her pedigree provides optimism she'll be suited by this step back up in trip.
(1) Got Grey 1/1, First run since leaving Helen Nelmes when career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good, 6/5) 10 days ago, plenty in hand. Should have a lot more to offer for this stable and is fancied to defy a penalty. Won very cosily on recent stable debut and is 4lb ahead of the handicapper here.
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2
2nd (2) (12/1 -33%) Bellbird
12
12/1(-33%)
(2) Bellbird 12/1, Fair maiden on the Flat in France. Scored for his current yard at Ludlow (2m) in May but hasn't kicked on in handicaps since. More required. Ludlow novice winner in May but yet to make any further progress in handicaps.
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13
3rd (13) (66/1 -32%) Deal Em High
66
66/1(-32%)
(13) Deal Em High 66/1, Bumper winner who was runner-up in 2m Ffos Las maiden at the start of last summer but has largely struggled since. Tongue tie and cheekpieces tried now. 28l behind Got Grey at Stratford recently and effectively on 1lb lower here.
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4th (9) (16/5 -28%) Footloose Man
3.2
16/5(-28%)
(9) Footloose Man 16/5, Placed in bumpers and left previous hurdling efforts behind when opening his account in a 9-runner conditionals event at Fontwell a week ago. Escapes a penalty and boasts obvious claims. Avoids a penalty for his 6l win at Fontwell a week ago; high on the list.
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5th (3) (16/1 -33%) Motazzen
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16/1(-33%)
(3) Motazzen 16/1, A fair winner at 14f on Flat and left previous hurdling form behind when second in first-time blinkers at Uttoxeter 42 days ago. May do better again. Bettered disappointing handicap debut when second at Uttoxeter in July; a possible.
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6th (10) (12/1 0%) Brian's Jet
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12/1(0%)
(10) Brian's Jet 12/1, Long-standing maiden who has been running respectably and in-form trainer now puts blinkers back on, so not without hope. 0-16 over hurdles but running respectably this season; probably won't be far away.
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7th (8) (11/1 -69%) Northern Rose
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11/1(-69%)
(8) Northern Rose 11/1, 4-y-o filly who has finished runner-up at Stratford under a positive ride on her last couple of hurdling outings. May do better still. 0-10 over hurdles but has largely been in good form this year; considered each-way.
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8th (12) (40/1 +39%) Rhyme Scheme
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40/1(+39%)
(12) Rhyme Scheme 40/1, Regressive on the Flat and poor form over hurdles. Needs to take a step forward. Won twice on the Flat in 2021 but is yet to be placed after 13 hurdling starts.
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9th (6) (33/1 +0%) Jysuis
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33/1(+0%)
(6) Jysuis 33/1, Placed all 3 starts in bumpers in France but yet to finish better than mid-field for his current yard, running poorly at Perth last time. Something to prove. Placed in French bumpers but yet to make a big impact in British hurdles.
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10th (7) (50/1 -52%) Olivia Kate
50
50/1(-52%)
(7) Olivia Kate 50/1, Well held in bumpers and while she has shown ability in this sphere, she needs a big step forward to make an impact after a break. 50-1 third in Worcester novice in June but sound beaten there on handicap debut.
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11th (5) (40/1 -233%) Ibiza Rocks
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40/1(-233%)
(5) Ibiza Rocks 40/1, odest nowadays on Flat and just minor promise so far over hurdles. Could up his game switched to handicaps, though, so worth a market check. Regressive on the Flat and yet to show anything more than minor promise over hurdles.
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12th (4) (33/1 -175%) Lady Wormsley
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33/1(-175%)
(4) Lady Wormsley 33/1, Fair form when winning 2 handicaps on the Flat in 2023 (both at 1m). Below that level so far in this sphere but mark is potentially lenient now switched to handicaps. Third under positive ride in recent Worcester maiden; headgear refitted today.
17:05 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
GOT GREY was sent off a short-priced favourite on his stable debut for Dan Skelton at Stratford recently and readily got the job done. He's 4lb well-in under a 7lb penalty and gets the vote to follow up. Footloose Man overcame jumping right throughout to score at Fontwell last week and warrants respect, for all he might not get away with similar antics today. Northern Rose, who has gone close on her last couple of hurdle starts, makes up the shortlist.
Last-time-out winners GOT GREY and Footloose Man are likely to dominate this, with marginal preference for the former, who is expected to improve a good deal further for Dan Skelton. The latter is unpenalised and should pose a formidable threat, while Motazzen isn't without hope.
Dan Skelton's GOT GREY (nap) had a significant amount left in the tank when winning on his recent stable debut and can follow up.
(1) Prolific Profile 7/2, Fetched £50,000 after finishing third on the second of 2 starts in Irish points but has yet to shine under Rules, most recently finishing out with the washing on his handicap debut at Huntingdon (20.7f, good to soft). Displayed promise in two of his three qualifying races but was well held on handicap debut.
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2nd (8) (13/2 +54%) Tropical Talent
6.5
13/2(+54%)
(8) Tropical Talent 13/2, Successful over fences at Sedgefield in May but generally below par since and he was pulled up on his latest start in this sphere at Market Rasen last November. Has gone off the boil since narrow chase win in May; reverts to hurdling today.
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3rd (9) (20/1 +60%) Grifter
20
20/1(+60%)
(9) Grifter 20/1, Regressive on the Flat and hasn't shown much in 4 previous starts over hurdles. Out of form on the Flat lately and his tendency to race too freely is another worry.
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4th (6) (16/5 -83%) Pillar Rock
3.2
16/5(-83%)
(6) Pillar Rock 16/5, Low-key stuff in a bumper and a trio of novice hurdles to date but this half-brother to 3 winners represents a top yard and may well be seen in an altogether better light now handicapping. Watch the betting. Made low-key start to hurdle debut but this switch to good ground may enable improvement.
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5th (10) (11/2 +15%) Cofficionado
5.5
11/2(+15%)
(10) Cofficionado 11/2, On the back of a breathing operation he found only one too good on handicap debut at Market Rasen in May. Didn't get the rub of the green next time and recent fifth of 11 at Stratford (16.3f, good) was a pretty solid effort in the context of this race. Major player. Went close on handicap debut in May and also ran well at Stratford last week; shortlisted.
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2
6th (2) (33/1 -313%) Walk The Moon
33
33/1(-313%)
(2) Walk The Moon 33/1, Little impact on the Flat but has the pedigree for jumping and shaped fairly well when third in a Wetherby juvenile last October. Well held both subsequent starts in this sphere but now moves into handicap company off a realistic-looking mark. Still unexposed over hurdles but recent Flat form does not inspire confidence.
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7th (7) (80/1 +20%) Last Mission
80
80/1(+20%)
(7) Last Mission 80/1, Fair Flat winner but unproven beyond 8.5f and yet to show much of an aptitude for this game. Unseated rider when 125-1 for handicap debut in May; back from a break today.
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8th (5) (7/1 -27%) Huit Reflets
7
7/1(-27%)
(5) Huit Reflets 7/1, Looked exposed for Liz Doyle in Ireland but has done well for new yard on these shores, opening her account at Hexham (2m, good to soft) in June and placed on several occasions. Failed to fire at Cartmel recently but definite chance if able to get back on track here with cheekpieces refitted. Below form on soft ground last month but has generally done well for new yard this year.
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3
9th (3) (33/1 -230%) Miss Mink
33
33/1(-230%)
(3) Miss Mink 33/1, Unplaced in pair of bumpers and while she showed ability when fifth of 10 in a mares' maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter in July, that effort is bookmarked by a couple of uninspiring performances. Needs to step up now pitched into a handicap. Ran quite well on second hurdling start; pulled up (raced too freely) last time.
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10th (11) (40/1 -21%) Vertical
40
40/1(-21%)
(11) Vertical 40/1, Poor maiden on Flat and too headstrong in 3 starts in this sphere to date. Big step forward needed now that she steps into handicap company over hurdles. Not disgraced in two novice hurdles in July but improvement is needed on handicap debut.
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11th (12) (100/1 -100%) Strip Light
100
100/1(-100%)
(12) Strip Light 100/1, Hasn't shown much spark in 4 starts back hurdling for new connections since last November. Sports cheekpieces for the first time over hurdles here. Always behind when a big-priced outsider for recent Stratford handicap hurdle.
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|PU| (4) (5/1 -82%) Cotoneaster
5
5/1(-82%)
(4) Cotoneaster 5/1, No show in 3 qualifying runs for Noel Williams but left that form behind on handicap bow for new connections at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to firm) where she found just one too good in a 10-runner contest. Will be a danger to all if able to build on that here. Ran big race in defeat on stable/handicap debut in July; must be considered here.
17:35 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
There didn't appear to be any fluke about COTONEASTER's 50/1 second on handicap debut at Uttoxeter and the winner of that race has franked the form by doubling up since. Ryan Potter's mare is just 1lb higher and looks like the one they all have to beat. Huit Reflets possibly didn't handle the undulations of Cartmel last time and it would come as no surprise to see him bounce back to form, while Tropical Talent switches from fences off a workable mark.
It's not hard to envisage PILLAR ROCK leaving his novice form well behind now that he ventures down the handicap route off a lowly opening mark. If the market suggests as much, the hint should be taken. Huit Reflets misfired for the first time since joining this yard at Cartmel the other day but it would be no surprise whatsoever were he to bounce back with a bold show. Others to consider include Cofficionado and Cotoneaster.
Second to a next-time-out winner on her stable debut in July, COTONEASTER might go one better off a 1lb higher mark here.
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