June 21 / 19.30 Bangor-on-Dee

19.30

Good

Summer Social On Friday 4th July Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 0f 145y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Summer Social On Friday 4th July Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.70
  • Place: £4.90

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Landed Irish maiden point in April; makes rules/stable debut and may need more time.
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5

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:52 Southwell

Ballylicky Bay

11st 5lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Kevin Pickard

Doesn't look on that good a mark but ran okay to be third at Warwick (2m3f, good to firm) behind one who got loose on the lead; each-way chance.

6/1

3rd

6

22nd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Warwick

Ballylicky Bay

11st 2lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Kevin Pickard

Point/bumper winner who is 0-6 over hurdles but has run pretty well in handicaps at Worcester on her last two starts (2m/2m4f, good) and could be involved.

9/2

2nd

4

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Worcester

Ballylicky Bay

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Kevin Pickard

Point/bumper winner; might be finding her feet over hurdles having stayed on encouragingly for third here in May and she looks ready for this longer distance.

9/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Won a point bumper in April; subsequently left Gina Andrews for £15,000 and won with some authority on rules/stable debut at Stratford (16.5f, good) last month; must carry 7lb penalty but Freddie Mitchell claims 5lb; fair chance to follow up.
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7th

6

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Lord Cauvelliere

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Sheila Lewis

Won a bumper here (good) last spring but he's 0-7 over hurdles and has struggled in his last two handicaps (tailed off/pulled up); dropped another 5lb but he has a lot to prove and others are preferred.

33/1

8

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

17:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Lord Cauvelliere

11st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Not beaten far in first two handicaps (2m/2m1f, good; both in spring) but returned from short break with disappointing run a fortnight ago; upped in trip with blinkers added here; improvement required.

16/1

6th

7

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

20:06 Stratford

Lord Cauvelliere

11st 5lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Unplaced all five hurdling starts but wasn't beaten far in his two handicaps in the spring (2m/2m1f, good) and now returns to this track for first time since comfortably winning a bumper last spring; interesting

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
By Masterstroke; third foal; dam useful bumper/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful winners Missis Potts (2m-2m3f hurdle/chase) and Woodbank (2m hurdle/chase), out of useful bumper and 2m hurdle/chase winning half-sister to Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Denman; wears tongue-tie on debut and stable had winner of similar event at Market Rasen this month; interesting.
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2

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

13:07 Bangor-on-Dee

Donald Jump

11st 7lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Third (bang there) and fourth in two good-ground bumpers here last summer; beat only one home in 2m Chepstow novice a month ago but the tongue-strap returns together with a new hood; should run better, but others are more convincing.

20/1

5

7th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

14:12 Hereford

Donald Jump

11st 7lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Fair form when in the frame in a pair of bumpers at Bangor last summer but he beat only one home on his hurdling debut in 2m Chepstow novice 22 days ago when going without his usual tongue strap (refitted here); no surprise to see him bounce back.

25/1

13th

3

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

13:40 Chepstow

Donald Jump

11st 2lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Out of a useful and well-connected bumper/hurdle winner; close third in good-ground Bangor bumper last June but that form has not worked out well, and he managed only fourth of six in a similar event soon afterwards.

33/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
By Frammassone; third foal; dam bumper and 2m3f-3m1f hurdle winner, half-sister to bumper and useful 2m4f/2m6f hurdle winner Volador; makes debut and looks to be stable second string based on jockey bookings.
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2nd

3

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:00 Sedgefield

Frammy

11st 3lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Record of 421 in bumpers, readily beating sole rival at Sedgefield the final time; placed in Hexham novice hurdle (2m) since; one of two with solid claims.

2/1

6

3rd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

14:10 Hexham

Frammy

10st 13lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Donald McCain

Made the frame in his first two bumpers before readily winning Sedgefield match race (also on good ground; first-time tongue-tie) last month; his form isn't anything to go wild about but, nevertheless, he has each-way claims at least on this hurdling debut.

7/2

1st

2

4th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

19:30 Sedgefield

Frammy

11st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Donald McCain

Fourth of 12 at Bangor and second of ten at Worcester, both on good ground; his form might be that bit better than that of his sole rival and he's receiving weight; tongue-tie added.

4/6

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Moderate form in five points and has left Heidi Brookshaw since; makes rules debut; looks to be stable's second string.
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5th

3

21st Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

19:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Dont Think Twice

11st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Sheila Lewis

Moderate form in five points and has left Heidi Brookshaw since; makes rules debut; looks to be stable's second string.

40/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
By Postponed; first foal; dam 1m6f/2m Flat (RPR 65) and 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful 1m3f-1m5f winner Cosmic Sun, out of tough and prolific 1m-2m Flat and 2m-3m hurdle winner; good yard is having their first bumper runner of the season.
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4th

6

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:10 Perth

Tigress Lilly

11st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

0-8 over hurdles but looked suited by step up in trip when second over C&D (good) 17 days ago; obvious contender if able to build on that performance.

7/2

2nd

10

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:20 Perth

Tigress Lilly

10st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

0-7 over hurdles, having been safely held over 2m here in all four handicaps; continues to slide down the weights and may yet burst into life but needs improvement over this new trip.

20/1

5th

5

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:01 Perth

Tigress Lilly

11st 6lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Safely held when sixth over C&D (good) on both recent outings and has now been unplaced all six hurdling starts; not written off just yet but clearly needs to take a step forward.

16/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
2,500euros foals; fourth foal; Walk In The Park half-sister to bumper/2m1f hurdle winner Nifty Getaway; dam unraced sister to 2m hurdle/chase winner Acordeon, closely related to useful bumper/2m hurdle winner Quick Grabim; yard among the winners on Flat recently, so she cannot be dismissed on debut.
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6

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

18:12 Uttoxeter

Knolton Park

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Showed nothing more than minor promise in three bumpers for David Loughnane in early part of last season; beaten 48l on hurdles debut at Bangor (2m, good) four weeks ago and likely to need time.

16/1

7th

11

16th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

14:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Knolton Park

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Showed nothing more than minor promise in three bumpers for David Loughnane in early part of last season and needs to take a big step forward on this stable/hurdle debut.

16/1

8

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

17:35 Uttoxeter

Knolton Park

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: David Loughnane

Half-sister to a bumper winner; not beaten that far in two good-ground Bangor bumpers this summer but almost certainly needs to improve here.

20/1

Form: 2

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging debut when second of six at Fontwell (17.5f, good) last month; in good hands and stable does well in bumpers; shortlist material.
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7th

6

4th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Flying Pimpernel

11st 0lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Jamie Snowden

Placed in two of her three bumpers last year but she's yet to transfer that promise in three runs over hurdles (1m7f-2m3f), all on good; however, there could be more to come now switched to handicaps and stepped up in trip, off what looks a fair opening mark if she can rediscover some spark.

6/1

6th

5

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:10 Market Rasen

Flying Pimpernel

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Placed in two of her three bumpers last year but both hurdle runs last month (1m7f/2m3f) were disappointing; still has plenty of time to get her act together over jumps but arrives here with quite a bit to prove.

10/1

4th

1

18th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

15:15 Huntingdon

Flying Pimpernel

11st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Placed in two of her three bumpers; embarked on her hurdles campaign with a 21l defeat at Catterick (extended 1m7f, good; 9-2) two weeks ago and is probably looking at another minor honour.

3/1

Form: 67-

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Unplaced on both starts for Tom Weston in the spring; makes stable debut and needs to show improvement.
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9th

3

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:11 Worcester

Royal Mark

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Has just shown modest form in bumpers and over hurdles; first-time hood goes on.

100/1

9

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Worcester

Royal Mark

10st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Modest bumper form and 200-1 when pulled up on hurdling introduction.

200/1

6

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Worcester

Royal Mark

11st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Did not show enough in his three bumpers to warrant serious consideration on this hurdling debut.

100/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
By Frontiersman; first foal; dam unplaced in bumpers and at 1m7f-2m4f over hurdles, half-sister to 2m5f hurdle winner Little Acorn, out of bumper/smart 2m-3m hurdle winner; stable's runners always worth a second glance around here and he's one to watch for in the market.
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10th

8

21st Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

19:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Whiteoak Duffy

10st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

By Frontiersman; first foal; dam unplaced in bumpers and at 1m7f-2m4f over hurdles, half-sister to 2m5f hurdle winner Little Acorn, out of bumper/smart 2m-3m hurdle winner; stable's runners always worth a second glance around here and he's one to watch for in the market.

5/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
5,500euros yearling, 54,000euros 3yo; fourth foal; Cima De Triomphe half-brother to a point winner; dam French 1m7f-2m2f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to French 1m3f Flat/2m5f chase winner Kermeline, out of 6f winner; yard had winner at Southwell 11 days ago but not renowned for their exploits in bumpers.
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3

31st Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Worcester

Hesgotsometoe

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Big odds on all three starts; down the field in sole bumper and tailed off/pulled up here on his two hurdle outings.

66/1

2

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Worcester

Hesgotsometoe

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

A long way behind Betty's Tiara when 50-1 for recent hurdling debut here (2m4f, good); remains best watched.

66/1

6th

3

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Worcester

Hesgotsometoe

11st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Christian Williams

40-1 when beating one home in a bumper at Bangor; Jack Tudor rides the stablemate.

100/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
By French Navy; fourth foal; half-sister to bumper/2m3f chase winner Ballysax Hank; dam 1m4f winner (RPR 60) out of maiden half-sister to winners Miss Hide (10.6f/2m hurdle) and Straw Blade (1m2f); Irish-trained mare wearing hood on debut; any market support should be noted.
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11th

1

(12)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Isthatrightkatie

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Miss Katy Brown

Tailed off in a maiden here last summer and has since suffered the same fate over hurdles.

200/1

9th

13

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 26y

16:07 Kilbeggan

Isthatrightkatie

11st 5lb

J: Brian Barry

T: Miss Katy Brown

Out the back in two bumpers and two maiden hurdles.

250/1

Non-runners

Axel Bleue

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £70.80
Straight Forecast £64.85
Trifecta £280.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Flying Pimpernel

RP RATINGS:

Lord Cauvelliere

The Sun:

Knolton Park

The Times:

Donald Jump

Telegraph:

Flying Pimpernel

Daily Mail:

Flying Pimpernel

The Star:

Flying Pimpernel

Daily Record:

Flying Pimpernel

POSTDATA:

Lord Cauvelliere

The Guardian:

Lord Cauvelliere

D Express:

Lord Cauvelliere

Daily Mirror:

Lord Cauvelliere