April 18 / 16.10 Bangor-on-Dee

16.10

Good

Broxton Gates Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6337.2
  • 2m 4f 72y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Broxton Gates Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: -24156 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) in January when wearing first-time cheekpieces (retained) and subsequent defeats have come in better races than this; didn't run at all badly in the latest at Kelso (2m5f); back down in grade and with blinkers given a go, he's feared.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

17:58 Bangor-on-Dee

My Noble Lord

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Seemingly boosted by change of headgear when winning by 6l over C&D (good) in first-time blinkers in April; obvious contender if judged on that evidence but ran a lacklustre race at Aintree last month and it's hard to tell whether he'll be in the right mood in first-time visor today.

3/1

8th

6

15th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:45 Aintree

My Noble Lord

11st 5lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Back down in grade with blinkers tried he registered a second chase win when 6l to the good at Bangor (2m4f, good); 6lb rise has elevated him to a career-high mark but it was comfortable last time.

6/1

1st

3

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

My Noble Lord

11st 11lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) in January when wearing first-time cheekpieces (retained) and subsequent defeats have come in better races than this; didn't run at all badly in the latest at Kelso (2m5f); back down in grade and with blinkers given a go, he's feared.

9/2

100/30

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -1P434

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Some lengthy breaks in his lightly raced profile but it was a positive first run back from wind surgery when beaten 3.5l at Uttoxter three weeks ago (2m4f, good to soft); the burning question is whether he'll be as good again.
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2nd

4

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Admiral Stewart

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Some lengthy breaks in his lightly raced profile but it was a positive first run back from wind surgery when beaten 3.5l at Uttoxter three weeks ago (2m4f, good to soft); the burning question is whether he'll be as good again.

100/30

4th

6

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:08 Uttoxeter

Admiral Stewart

10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jamie Snowden

Promising as a novice hurdler last season but, following a walkover in November, he's been disappointing in last three runs over fences; had wind surgery last month but this is highly competitive and he needs a transformation after a short break; cheekpieces added.

10/1

3rd

4

24th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 214y

Class 3

13:57 Uttoxeter

Admiral Stewart

11st 3lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Jamie Snowden

Promising as a novice hurdler last season but, following a walkover in November, his last two chase runs were very disappointing; still has plenty of time to get career back on track but arrives with a point to prove.

6/1

Form: 221328 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Combination of handicaps, a wind operation and this headgear has made a different, delivering form figures of 132 in 2m5f-3m handicap hurdles before faring less well after 97 days off at Wetherby; hard to be confident on the back of that but no surprise should he run well now his attention is turned to fences.
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4th

1

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Worcester

Duel Au Soleil

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Successful handicap hurdle debut at Wetherby (about 2m5f, good) last October; no match at all for the winner on chase debut at Bangor (about 2m4f, good) in April but the return to this longer trip can help; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces; yard runs two.

9/2

3rd

6

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Duel Au Soleil

11st 7lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Combination of handicaps, a wind operation and this headgear has made a different, delivering form figures of 132 in 2m5f-3m handicap hurdles before faring less well after 97 days off at Wetherby; hard to be confident on the back of that but no surprise should he run well now his attention is turned to fences.

9/4

Form: 331335 C

Last run: 184 days

W: 12st 1lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Returned to winning ways at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last summer and remained competitive afterwards; however, he has since turned 12 and lacking a run might not be ideal.
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3rd

1

13th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:42 Newton Abbot

Presentandcounting

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Good-ground specialist with nine chase wins to his name, latest off 2lb higher in July last year; solid front-running third at Bangor (2m4f, good) 17 days ago after a break and he holds leading claims.

4/1

3rd

2

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

17:58 Bangor-on-Dee

Presentandcounting

11st 11lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Good-ground specialist with nine chase wins on his CV; long in the tooth now but returned from break with two respectable runs this spring and has edged his way back down to a good mark; no surprise if he makes a bold bid from the front.

100/30

Form: 338078 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won three small-field chases at up to 3m1f for Dan Skelton; bought for £10,000 in July and hasn't recaptured her best form for new yard.
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No / Draw
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2nd

2

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

14:00 Huntingdon

Lady Jago

11st 10lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Three-time chase winner (2m4f-3m1f) on good ground for Dan Skelton in spring 2025; has since lost her way but the signs were more encouraging here last time (2m7f), for all that she was no match for the winner; might be the answer.

6/4

2nd

3

7th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

14:15 Huntingdon

Lady Jago

11st 6lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Three-time chase winner (2m4f-3m1f) on good ground for Dan Skelton in spring 2025; generally very disappointing for current stable since the autumn, including when back on a sound surface for last two starts, but has become too well handicapped to rule out.

5/1

5th

8

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Lady Jago

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Won three small-field chases at up to 3m1f for Dan Skelton; bought for £10,000 in July and hasn't recaptured her best form for new yard.

12/1

Form: 211545 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Dual Fontwell winner and his other victories have come on left-handed tracks; hung in that direction on last month's visits to Kempton and he duly underperformed; should run better around here and this mark isn't beyond him.
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6th

5

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Jorebel

11st 9lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Gordon

Dual Fontwell winner and his other victories have come on left-handed tracks; hung in that direction on last month's visits to Kempton and he duly underperformed; should run better around here and this mark isn't beyond him.

7/1

5th

3

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Kempton

Jorebel

11st 12lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Perhaps needed the run in C&D event nine days ago on return from break; largely productive over hurdles/fences otherwise this term, winning five times; good chance if tapping back into that progress.

6/1

4th

4

14th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:08 Kempton

Jorebel

11st 2lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Has enjoyed an excellent campaign, winning three times over hurdles in the autumn and also successful in handicaps at Lingfield (2m, good) and Plumpton (2m1f, soft) on his first two starts over fences; freshened up since a lesser run at Newbury over Christmas.

12/1

Form: 3P2PP4

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Ex-Dan Skelton; went close on yard debut in December (2m4f, heavy) but then twice pulled up and was beaten 14l here 18 days ago (good); wouldn't be the percentage call.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Worcester

Doyouknowwhatimean

12st 0lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Three places and 59l ahead of Betty's Tiara over C&D last week (good), though still well held himself and simply isn't coming very close at present to recording a first win beyond 2m1f; 5lb badly in compared to future mark.

16/1

6th

4

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Worcester

Doyouknowwhatimean

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Has had some modest results since going close on yard debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) before Christmas; others much higher up the list.

28/1

3rd

5

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 4

19:26 Market Rasen

Doyouknowwhatimean

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Creditable 14l fourth at Bangor in March (2m4f, good); pulled up on next two starts and had been pulled up on his two starts before that run, so is hard to fancy.

14/1

Non-runners

Carrigeen Castle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.80
Straight Forecast £26.11
Tricast £55.62
Trifecta £83.90

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Admiral Stewart

SPOTLIGHT:

My Noble Lord

RP RATINGS:

Doyouknowwhatimean

Daily Mirror:

Carrigeen Castle

The Star:

Jorebel

The Times:

Admiral Stewart

Telegraph:

Admiral Stewart

The Guardian:

Admiral Stewart

Daily Mail:

My Noble Lord

D Express:

My Noble Lord

TOPSPEED:

Doyouknowwhatimean

POSTDATA:

Doyouknowwhatimean

The Sun:

Carrigeen Castle

Daily Record:

Carrigeen Castle