February 07 / 16.25 Bangor-on-Dee

16.25

Soft

Wrexham Lager Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 3f 123y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Wrexham Lager Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.70

Form: P-80

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Placed in both her Irish mares' maiden points in 2023; no worthwhile in her three hurdle races, with a long absence before hooded and tongue tied in both starts this winter; 4lb wrong but perhaps with better prospects now she goes handicapping and she needs a market check.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

13

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:50 Fontwell

Chosen Bae

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

Won handicap debut at Bangor (2m3f, soft) last February 2025 but he's been well held in eight runs this season and latest was at Hereford last week; out of the weights again and he can only be watched.

50/1

6th

8

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:57 Hereford

Chosen Bae

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Ryan Potter

Won handicap debut at Bangor (2m3f, soft) in February 2025 but safely held on all seven starts this season; chasing debut latest; 4lb out of the handicap.

16/1

4th

5

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Lingfield

Chosen Bae

10st 2lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Ryan Potter

Made a winning handicap hurdle debut off today's mark at Bangor (2m3f, soft) a year ago but safely held on all six starts this season; considered only if lively in the betting before this chasing debut.

12/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 4674-7

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
9yo mare who is a nine-race maiden; absent 546 days before well beaten at 125-1 in a handicap at Hereford (2m, soft) last month; probably stays 2m5f but others look more solid.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

20th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

16:50 Ffos Las

Miss Pearl

10st 9lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: David Rees

Went close at Bangor early last year and was placed again next time; however, her form ran cold afterwards and she finished well behind over hurdles last week after a layoff.

10/1

7th

8

13th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

18:00 Newton Abbot

Miss Pearl

10st 3lb

J: Conor Ring

T: David Rees

Very nearly won a handicap at Bangor early last year and was placed again next time; however, her form ran cold afterwards and she's been off for 13 months; new trainer.

14/1

8th

10

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:10 Ludlow

Miss Pearl

10st 7lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Sheila Lewis

The closest she's come in 13 races was very close indeed, coming from the back off this mark at Bangor (2m3f, soft) in February, but her form has subsided again.

20/1

6/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 26-4P1 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Hooded last four starts; reportedly made a respiratory noise when trying 3m on heavy going on penultimate start; returned from wind surgery with a tongue-tie in novice handicap at Chepstow (extended 2m3f, heavy) ten days ago and finally broke her duck, making all in gritty style; has the same mark today (due to go up 5lb) and is a leading player if in the same form.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:05 Cartmel

Walkinthecotswolds

11st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Harriet Dickin

Now 9lb below the mark of her sole hurdling success (2m3f, heavy), but aptitude for chasing remains unproven, falling mid-race on one attempt and racing too freely on the other.

33/1

1

24th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 25y

Class 5

15:20 Leicester

Walkinthecotswolds

11st 12lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

Mid-race faller in sole chase attempt; has a doubt over current form but is nicely treated assuming this return to fences prompts a resurgence; gained sole hurdles success off 5lb higher.

12/1

Form: 8376

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Close third in a Bangor maiden hurdle (2m, good) last May, easily the best of her four runs over hurdles; sometimes sweating and has made the running on last three starts, off 211 days before beaten 26l on handicap debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft) four weeks ago; needs overall improvement for in-form yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:25 Worcester

Auntie Maggie

11st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Won three handicap hurdles within the space of four runs last year (all at 2m on goodish ground) and the last of those was off this mark; may have needed the run last time after a break and showed some aptitude for fences when an 18l third at Uttoxeter in October.

2/1

5th

8

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Auntie Maggie

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Won three around this time last year, latest over C&D (good to soft); beaten four times since, the last two over fences; switches back to hurdles and worth a look in the betting.

12/1

1

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:25 Worcester

Auntie Maggie

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

In good form over hurdles this spring, making all three times (2m, good/good to soft); recent efforts suggest the handicapper may have her measure now but, nevertheless, she can give this a good shot from the front if she jumps well on her chasing debut.

5/1

Form: 0P7-9P

Last run: 67 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Yet to show any worthwhile form, pulled up when 66-1 for handicap debut at Plumpton (2m5f) latest start; off two months and now tongue tied.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

20:17 Hereford

Prairie Queen

10st 5lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sue Gardner

Still winless after 20 starts but placed over hurdles and fences at up to 2m4f (all on a sound surface); did too much too soon when failing to see it out at Exeter (2m, good) last time but had been running consistently well beforehand from this sort of mark and could have a part to play back over fences.

8/1

3rd

9

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

19:10 Exeter

Prairie Queen

10st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sue Gardner

0-19 but placed over both hurdles and fences at up to 2m4f (all on a sound surface); has been competitive from this mark on her last three starts and should be again.

9/4

3rd

8

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

16:10 Exeter

Prairie Queen

10st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sue Gardner

Longstanding maiden but was close up in her final handicap hurdle and ran okay in her first chase (2m2f, good), for all that she was no match for the clearcut winner; should have a role to play.

7/2

Form: 6991P6 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won in fine style on handicap debut at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) in December off 4lb lower; ran badly both starts since and 7lb claimer is enlisted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:10 Fontwell

Barra Blue

11st 1lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

disputed lead, prominent after 3rd, outpaced after 4 out, soon lost ground, weakened after 3 out

7/1

6th

4

7th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Barra Blue

11st 5lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won in fine style on handicap debut at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) in December off 4lb lower; ran badly both starts since and 7lb claimer is enlisted.

12/1

6th

4

7th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Barra Blue

11st 5lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won in fine style on handicap debut at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) in December off 4lb lower; ran badly both starts since and 7lb claimer is enlisted.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0537-1 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
20-1 under claimer William Maggs for handicap debut in 13-runner race at Catterick (2m3f, good) in December and she snatched the win with a strong late bid from mid-division; up 4lb and the very mixed displays in her qualifying races aren't yet forgotten, but she may now have turned a corner.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

19th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 50y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Wrappedinrubies

11st 3lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Came good on handicap debut at Catterick (2m3f, good) in December, staying on well to cause 20-1 surprise; ought to have coped better with the soft ground when only seventh at Bangor last month but may yet have more to offer; sports first-time cheekpieces.

9/2

7th

1

7th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Wrappedinrubies

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

20-1 under claimer William Maggs for handicap debut in 13-runner race at Catterick (2m3f, good) in December and she snatched the win with a strong late bid from mid-division; up 4lb and the very mixed displays in her qualifying races aren't yet forgotten, but she may now have turned a corner.

9/4

Form: /1-588

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won a bumper for Rod Millman at Newton Abbot (good) in May 2023, the only time she's worn cheekpieces; absent 553 days before well beaten in three hurdle races this winter but going handicapping should make her more interesting and the cheekpieces return.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

18:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Edmond

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

midfield, towards rear when not fluent 3rd, not fluent 7th, soon struggling

11/1

8th

12

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

18:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Edmond

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

midfield, towards rear when not fluent 3rd, not fluent 7th, soon struggling

11/1

4th

3

28th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:10 Ffos Las

Edmond

11st 8lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Won Newton Abbot bumper on good ground in 2023 but she hasn't reached the same standard over hurdles yet, including on handicap debut at Bangor (2m3f, soft; cheekpieces refitted) this month; down 3lb; stamina to prove.

6/1

Form: 0PP3-F

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Modest at best and fell last time on second chase start, after a year off; hooded once (2023) and now tries cheekpieces; 3lb out of the handicap.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

25th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

Nancy Till

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

Still a maiden and has the weakest form claims in this field; consequently easy to oppose.

33/1

9th

9

7th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Nancy Till

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Max Young

Modest at best and fell last time on second chase start, after a year off; hooded once (2023) and now tries cheekpieces; 3lb out of the handicap.

50/1

Form: 73/5-P

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Never dangerous at 40-1 when fifth of ten on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f) in June 2023; 9lb lower today but has raced only once since, when pulled up at 200-1 in a 2m3f novice 18 days ago; plenty to prove.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

7th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Flora Paget

11st 5lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Never dangerous at 40-1 when fifth of ten on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f) in June 2023; 9lb lower today but has raced only once since, when pulled up at 200-1 in a 2m3f novice 18 days ago; plenty to prove.

40/1

10th

5

7th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Flora Paget

11st 5lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Never dangerous at 40-1 when fifth of ten on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f) in June 2023; 9lb lower today but has raced only once since, when pulled up at 200-1 in a 2m3f novice 18 days ago; plenty to prove.

40/1

4

20th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

12:35 Warwick

Flora Paget

11st 5lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Plenty to find on form and badly lacks recent match practice having been absent since June 2023; returns as a 9yo and best watched.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £256.90
Straight Forecast £219.16
Tricast £721.60
Trifecta £965.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

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D Express:

Auntie Maggie

SPOTLIGHT:

Wrappedinrubies

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