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BetWright Bangers N’Cash Maiden Hurdle (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Qualifier) (GBB) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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BetWright Bangers N’Cash Maiden Hurdle (ARC Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Qualifier) (GBB) (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 5-

Last run: 334 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Quite promising debut when fifth of 12 in soft-ground course bumper for David Simcock last October, after which he was sold for 19,500gns; makes stable/hurdle debut after 11-month absence.
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5th

2

26th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

16:27 Ludlow

Aim Straight

11st 6lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alastair Ralph

0-5 over hurdles but bettered disappointing handicap debut when respectable fourth at Market Rasen (2m, soft; first run after wind op) this month and can improve again if aided by added tongue-tie and/or cheekpieces.

5/1

4th

1

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

15:30 Market Rasen

Aim Straight

12st 0lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alastair Ralph

Soundly beaten on handicap debut five weeks ago but had shown significant promise beforehand and was given a wind op afterwards; remains open to improvement.

7/1

2

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

13:25 Uttoxeter

Aim Straight

11st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Not beaten far in Worcester bumper last autumn and again displayed promise when sixth in 2m maiden hurdle there (good to soft) for new stable last month; not bred for this longer trip but has each-way claims if that recent run brought him on.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Five-time Flat winner at up to 2m; well below best on all three starts for new stable this year but can probably still be competitive at this sort of level if he takes well to hurdling.
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3rd

6

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

15:40 Doncaster

Animato

11st 6lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Had plenty of Flat racing and won five times; 0-6 as a hurdler and after his fourth to The Resdev Tyke on Boxing Day he ran no race at Sedgefield; others preferred.

16/1

7th

1

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:42 Sedgefield

Animato

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Five-time Flat winner who is 0-5 over hurdles but ran pretty well when fourth of 11 at Wetherby (2m, soft) on Boxing Day on his first handicap start in this code; today's extra yardage looks a plus and he's in with a chance.

11/2

5th

1

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 3

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Animato

11st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Five-time Flat winner who has taken quite well to hurdling in recent weeks, finishing fourth at Worcester (2m, good to soft) and Kelso (2m, good); may have to settle for another minor prize here, though.

8/1

Form: 53

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed on Irish point debut in 2024 but made underwhelming rules debut in a bumper in May and was just a respectable third of five over hurdles at Stratford (2m, good to firm) in July; can improve but needs to.
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6th

6

26th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

12:57 Fontwell

Diamond Ambition

11st 4lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Placed on Irish point debut in 2024; well held in a bumper and maiden hurdle in next two runs but he found plenty of progress when second of 13 at Worcester (2m, good to soft) last month; split the two market leaders in that race and he's an interesting contender now switched to a handicap.

2/1

3

15th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Worcester

Diamond Ambition

11st 4lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Placed on Irish point debut in 2024 but made underwhelming rules debut in a bumper in May and was just a respectable third of five over hurdles at Stratford (2m, good to firm) in July; can improve but needs to.

11/2

3rd

3

13th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

16:27 Stratford

Diamond Ambition

11st 4lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Third in an Irish point in April 2024; sold the following month and had wind surgery at turn of the year, before a poor last of five when favourite for a bumper at Warwick (2m, good; set steady pace) nine weeks ago when a respiratory noise was reported; same equipment as last time; some concern after that display.

11/4

Form: 0/2

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a bumper for James Moffatt in April but fared much better when second to odds-on favourite over C&D (good) on stable/hurdle debut at fortnight ago; that form already gives him strong claims today, and he has obvious scope to improve again.
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5th

7

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:12 Ffos Las

Moon Over Clyro

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Placed in two 2m Worcester maidens towards end of last summer but struggled in his first two handicaps (2m3f/2m2f); hiked up in trip with cheekpieces added today; leap of faith required to support him.

33/1

9th

8

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:08 Stratford

Moon Over Clyro

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Placed in a pair of 2m Worcester maiden hurdles but he's been off the track since coming in 13th of 16 on his handicap debut at Chepstow (2m3f) in October; yard is going well so this very lightly raced 6yo may still do better.

20/1

5

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Chepstow

Moon Over Clyro

11st 11lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Left inauspicious bumper debut behind when placed in two 2m Worcester maiden hurdles for new stable this summer; bred to be suited by today's step up in trip, and should have more improvement to come in handicaps.

9/1

Form: 302-3

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in two of his three bumpers for Craig Lidster last season and made quite pleasing stable/hurdle debut when keeping-on third at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) last month; one to consider.
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6th

14

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Mr McLoughlan

10st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Jack Jones

Free-goer who was on a roll last autumn, winning three times; well held behind Star Of Guiting at Musselburgh on New Year's Day and couldn't land a blow behind Dance And Glance over C&D last month, but he should get plenty of cover in this big field and could outrun his likely odds.

20/1

6th

4

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 2

14:12 Haydock

Mr McLoughlan

11st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Jack Jones

Novice who won three times in the autumn (2m, good to soft/good) and ran well when third behind two unexposed rivals at Stratford (2m, soft) last month; a strong pace seems likely, which should see him to good effect.

13/2

Form: 30-

Last run: 309 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in better maiden hurdle than this on debut for Colm Murphy at Wexford (2m4f, good) last July and was tailed off for new stable in November and has not raced again since; sports first-time hood; tricky to weigh up.
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6

15th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Worcester

Nels Son

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in better maiden hurdle than this on debut for Colm Murphy at Wexford (2m4f, good) last July and was tailed off for new stable in November and has not raced again since; sports first-time hood; tricky to weigh up.

12/1

13th

8

10th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ffos Las

Nels Son

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Third foal; dam unraced sister to bumper/2m-2m5f hurdle/useful chase winner Sword Of Fate; 3-1 from 13-2 when always-prominent third of 14 for maiden hurdle at Wexford (2m4f, good) in July for Colm Murphy; has changed hands since and has among the best form in this field after that promising debut.

6/1

13th

8

10th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ffos Las

Nels Son

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

midfield

6/1

Form: 063-

Last run: 183 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed nothing more than minor promise in three bumpers, and his pedigree suggests we won't see the best of him until he tackles longer trips.
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6th

12

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

14:00 Newbury

Osterberg

11st 2lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Martin Keighley

Displayed improvement to score on heavy ground at Ffos Las (2m6f) last month but raced too freely and was a disappointing favourite when well-held third at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) three weeks ago; others appeal more.

14/1

3rd

1

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield

Osterberg

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Outpaced when 11l behind second-placed Getaway With You on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) before devouring the near-2f longer distance at Ffos Las (heavy); sharper track than either of those isn't necessarily a plus, but this latest step up in trip is and a 6lb rise looks about right.

Evs

7

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:28 Ffos Las

Osterberg

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Well beaten in two 2m hurdles this season; moves up in trip today; cannot be recommended.

100/1

Form: 05P-

Last run: 144 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Posed no threat on his first two hurdling starts (2m/2m3f); look elsewhere.
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5th

6

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 2

17:13 Fakenham

Secret Vino

11st 2lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Won four-runner C&D (good to soft) contest rather cheekily in March and is now 3-6 in handicaps; 8lb higher in a much deeper race today but it's hard to tell how much was left in the tank last time.

7/1

1st

1

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

14:54 Fakenham

Secret Vino

12st 0lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Maybe value for further when winning at Catterick latest (2m3f, good to soft), having wanted for running room turning in; 5lb rise for that isn't an overreaction, and the 1l second went in at Sedgefield on Tuesday; few realistic opportunities on good so far, and looks solid.

11/10

1st

1

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Secret Vino

12st 0lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: T Ellis

Won at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in November on second handicap start and close third of six at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) last month; there's every chance he'll be bang there once more.

3/1

Form: 73-345

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-8 in Irish bumpers but has shown significant improvement since the spring, making the frame three times; very respectable fifth of 18 when back over hurdles at Cork (3m, good) in July and has a fighting chance if he copes with the drop back to 2m on this stable debut.
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5th

6

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Warwick

Times A Wastin

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tony Carroll

This sort of trip looked worth another go when he kept on for fifth of 15 on stable debut at Hereford (2m, soft) in December; however, he was tailed off at Ludlow (2m5f, soft) recently on his sole start since.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to useful hurdler Butler's Brief; second of five on Irish point debut in April (yielding ground), after which he changed hands for £16,000; market helpful on rules debut.
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8th

3

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Greer Hill

11st 3lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Hasn't raised his modest profile in two handicaps, pulling up in both; the tongue-tie tried last time is joined by cheekpieces; risky.

33/1

2

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Greer Hill

11st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Jumping issues less evident than before, but still didn't lay down any sort of marker on March's handicap debut after five months out (2m1f, good to soft), weakening quickly; hopes rest with the debuted tongue-tie.

16/1

5

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Greer Hill

11st 9lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Second of five last April in his only Irish point but beaten 26l, 30l and 43l this autumn in his three runs over hurdles; absent five months before this handicap debut, for which the market may well guide.

10/1

Form: 76U

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped quite well before weakening into sixth of ten in good-ground course bumper in July, her second start, but was well held before final-flight unseat here on last month's hurdling debut.
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7th

2

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

15:30 Market Rasen

Brooklyn Lullaby

11st 7lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Michael & David Easterby

Shaped quite well before weakening into sixth in good-ground Worcester bumper in July but was well held before final-flight unseat there on last month's hurdling debut and was beaten about 36l there 12 days ago.

50/1

13

15th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Worcester

Brooklyn Lullaby

10st 11lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Michael & David Easterby

Shaped quite well before weakening into sixth of ten in good-ground course bumper in July, her second start, but was well held before final-flight unseat here on last month's hurdling debut.

66/1

2

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Worcester

Brooklyn Lullaby

11st 4lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Michael & David Easterby

Shaped quite well before weakening into sixth of ten in good-ground course bumper last month, her second start, but improvement is required on this hurdling debut.

33/1

Form: 76

Last run: 73 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in both bumpers and makes no significant appeal on this hurdling debut.
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14

15th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Worcester

Dyadoras Destiny

10st 9lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

Soundly beaten in both bumpers and makes no significant appeal on this hurdling debut.

100/1

11

7th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

14:42 Fontwell

Dyadoras Destiny

10st 8lb

J: David Noonan

T: Max Young

Soundly beaten in both bumpers and can't be recommended on this hurdling debut.

100/1

5

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

20:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Dyadoras Destiny

10st 5lb

J: David Noonan

T: Max Young

Unable to land a significant blow when 66-1 for debut at Southwell (good) last month.

50/1

Form:

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won two low-grade 1m4f AW handicaps for Michael Bell in March and ran okay on last month's stable debut but was always behind when switched to hurdling at Stratford nine days ago.
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2nd

6

20th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Forest Spirit

11st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Dual AW winner; beaten 5.5l over C&D (good) a month ago on first run for 187 days and could be sharper for that outing, and benefit from the new cheekpieces; one to consider.

11/4

3rd

6

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ffos Las

Forest Spirit

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

A fair 1m4f Flat winner but she's yet to match that form in this sphere, fifth of six in C&D handicap in October; needs to step forward after her absence.

12/1

4

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Ffos Las

Forest Spirit

10st 7lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Dual 1m4f AW winner for Michael Bell in March; soundly beaten in three maiden hurdles (2m-2m4f) for new stable last month but now makes handicap hurdle debut from a lowly mark and it won't be a surprise if she gets much more competitive this time.

9/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £22.50
Straight Forecast £21.45
Trifecta £69.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Moon Over Clyro

The Times:

Mr McLoughlan

D Express:

Aim Straight

The Sun:

Mr McLoughlan

RP RATINGS:

Moon Over Clyro

POSTDATA:

Moon Over Clyro

Telegraph:

Moon Over Clyro

The Guardian:

Moon Over Clyro

Daily Mail:

Moon Over Clyro

Daily Mirror:

Moon Over Clyro

The Star:

Moon Over Clyro

Daily Record:

Moon Over Clyro