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Wrexham Evening Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 3m 0f 30y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Wrexham Evening Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: P23-43 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Not at best when third of four in first-time blinkers (retained) last month but started off for Nick Scholfield with two good efforts in cheekpieces (one over C&D) and was recently given a wind op; big player if quickly back on song.
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1

26th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

18:33 Bangor-on-Dee

Slaney Opera

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Nick Scholfield

Not at best when third of four in first-time blinkers (retained) last month but started off for Nick Scholfield with two good efforts in cheekpieces (one over C&D) and was recently given a wind op; big player if quickly back on song.

5/1

3rd

1

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

13:00 Huntingdon

Slaney Opera

12st 0lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

3-16 in points and 2-9 over fences; two respectable runs for this yard, over 3m5f and 3m on good ground; obvious claims provided switching cheekpieces for blinkers doesn't backfire.

6/5

4th

4

16th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Slaney Opera

11st 10lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

Majority of rules and point wins have been recorded around sharp left-handers, but found the fences coming too quickly even for him at Fakenham on last month's stable debut (3m5f, good; debuted cheekpieces retained here); no surprise were he to prove better than that again.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 48/59-

Last run: 224 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Launched chasing career with two heavy defeats in the autumn (3m/2m4f) but returns to racing under rules after winning good-ground maiden point by 11l last month; interesting to see what the market makes of her.
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2

26th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

18:33 Bangor-on-Dee

Dazzlelikethis

11st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Launched chasing career with two heavy defeats in the autumn (3m/2m4f) but returns to racing under rules after winning good-ground maiden point by 11l last month; interesting to see what the market makes of her.

11/4

Form: 96808/

Last run: 570 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
0-10 over hurdles when based in Ireland and it was her 11th run in a maiden point there when prevailing by a neck on good ground last month; now with top stable for this chasing debut, though, having recently changed hands for £5,000.
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3

26th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

18:33 Bangor-on-Dee

Glenmalure Flyer

11st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

0-10 over hurdles when based in Ireland and it was her 11th run in a maiden point there when prevailing by a neck on good ground last month; now with top stable for this chasing debut, though, having recently changed hands for £5,000.

100/30

8th

10

3rd Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 91y

12:05 Clonmel

Glenmalure Flyer

11st 5lb

J: Niall Moore

T: David Peter Nagle

Modest form for Henry de Bromhead; in rear in a handicap hurdle at Limerick two weeks ago on stable debut.

14/1

8th

10

3rd Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 91y

12:05 Clonmel

Glenmalure Flyer

11st 5lb

J: Niall Moore

T: David Peter Nagle

Modest form for Henry de Bromhead; in rear in a handicap hurdle at Limerick two weeks ago on stable debut.

14/1

Form: 4897-6

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all seven hurdle runs, having been well beaten in two 2m3f handicaps here this spring; needs combination of new trip and switch to fences to prompt significant improvement.
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4

26th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

18:33 Bangor-on-Dee

Vinnie ONeil

11st 2lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Sam Allwood

Unplaced all seven hurdle runs, having been well beaten in two 2m3f handicaps here this spring; needs combination of new trip and switch to fences to prompt significant improvement.

25/1

6th

3

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Vinnie ONeil

11st 7lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Sam Allwood

Yet to finish off a race especially strongly, including when a 50l last of seven on last month's C&D return (good); latest 5lb drop isn't sufficiently persuasive.

66/1

7th

8

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:02 Bangor-on-Dee

Vinnie ONeil

10st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Sam Allwood

Hard to make a case after finishing tailed off when 40-1 for his handicap debut (2m3f, soft; first-time tongue-tie); did show a smidgeon of promise on good ground last year but he's unconvincing.

25/1

Form: P-3324

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Four-time chase winner; returned from break with three good efforts this spring, including a C&D third (good), but looked very laboured when well beaten at Southwell 17 days ago; needs to bounce back.
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5

26th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

18:33 Bangor-on-Dee

Friends Dont Ask

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Four-time chase winner; returned from break with three good efforts this spring, including a C&D third (good), but looked very laboured when well beaten at Southwell 17 days ago; needs to bounce back.

8/1

4th

5

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Friends Dont Ask

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Four-time chase winner; no longer the force of old but returned from break with three placed runs last month, losing out only by a short head at Fontwell (3m2f, good) last time; can make his presence felt again.

6/1

2nd

2

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

15:10 Fontwell

Friends Dont Ask

11st 7lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Four-time chase winner (once over C&D); no longer the force of old but returned from break with two pretty good thirds this month, the latter at Bangor (3m, good); contender if in similar form again.

8/1

Form: PP3-30 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 11lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won three-runner point in April but struggled when back in a handicap chase three weeks ago, and this veteran needs to respond very positively to a change of headgear (usually wears cheekpieces).
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6

26th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

18:33 Bangor-on-Dee

Est Illic

10st 11lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Won three-runner point in April but struggled when back in a handicap chase three weeks ago, and this veteran needs to respond very positively to a change of headgear (usually wears cheekpieces).

33/1

10th

10

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Worcester

Est Illic

10st 7lb

J: Miss Jess Stewart

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Point winner in April but his rules form is modest; although placed under Jess Stewart on both recent runs in hunter chases, he's been well held; needs to find plenty more back in handicap company.

100/1

3rd

2

13th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:00 Newton Abbot

Est Illic

12st 0lb

J: Miss Jess Stewart

T: Ryan Bradford

Recent point winner but a modest performer under rules these days and his Ludlow third was remote.

40/1

Form: 3446-U

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Returned from break with two below-par runs towards the end of last season and suffered mid-race mishap on latest outing this month but he has slipped to a good mark and can't be ruled out.
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7

26th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

18:33 Bangor-on-Dee

Henry Box Brown

10st 10lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Mrs C Williams

Returned from break with two below-par runs towards the end of last season and suffered mid-race mishap on latest outing this month but he has slipped to a good mark and can't be ruled out.

7/1

4

2nd Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:00 Southwell

Henry Box Brown

10st 9lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Mrs C Williams

Last win came in December 2024 off 6lb higher; hasn't been firing on all cylinders recently but is down to a career-low mark and cannot dismiss.

7/1

6th

11

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

18:42 Ffos Las

Henry Box Brown

10st 5lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Mrs C Williams

Returned from three-month break with respectable fourth here (2m3f, soft) in March last time and will be fine over this longer trip, but he's not really been firing on all cylinders since last summer; others appeal more.

14/1

Form: 2154-6

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Came good with narrow win off lowly mark at Stratford (2m6f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in September but last month's reappearance run was disappointing; given another wind op (his second) since; others are more persuasive.
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8

26th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

18:33 Bangor-on-Dee

Radharc Na Slaine

10st 6lb

J: Conor Ring

T: David Rees

Came good with narrow win off lowly mark at Stratford (2m6f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in September but last month's reappearance run was disappointing; given another wind op (his second) since; others are more persuasive.

10/1

6th

9

5th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Radharc Na Slaine

10st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: David Rees

1-14 as a chaser; won at Stratford in September (2m6f, good) and fair efforts since then; can go well if fitness isn't an issue on first run since October.

10/1

5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

13:38 Newcastle

Radharc Na Slaine

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: David Rees

Experienced chaser; off the mark on 12th attempt at Stratford in September (2m6f, good); fair run at Worcester last time; should go well.

7/1

Form: /86-2P

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Placed for first time under rules when clear second to a next-time-out winner at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good) last month but was pulled up (bled from the nose) on latest outing; back up in trip with tongue-tie added here; not an easy one to predict.
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9

26th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

18:33 Bangor-on-Dee

Rockvale

10st 5lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Sam Allwood

Placed for first time under rules when clear second to a next-time-out winner at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good) last month but was pulled up (bled from the nose) on latest outing; back up in trip with tongue-tie added here; not an easy one to predict.

8/1

8

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:08 Worcester

Rockvale

10st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Sam Allwood

0-10 under all codes but was clear second to a next-time-out winner over fences at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good) last month and has each-way claims at least off same mark here; placed in Irish points on soft ground.

5/1

2nd

10

16th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Rockvale

10st 8lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Sam Allwood

Placed in points but yet to make the frame in six starts under rules, a well-held sixth in 3m handicap chase at Bangor last month; easy to look elsewhere.

12/1

Form: P/95P-

Last run: 69 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won a point last year and is still unexposed under rules but was pulled up over C&D on handicap/chase debut in April; difficult to enthuse over.
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10

26th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

18:33 Bangor-on-Dee

Shuile Warrior

10st 3lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Simon Edwards

Won a point last year and is still unexposed under rules but was pulled up over C&D on handicap/chase debut in April; difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

11

18th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

13:52 Bangor-on-Dee

Shuile Warrior

10st 9lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Simon Edwards

Only 1-8 in points; no worthwhile form under rules and now makes chase debut.

33/1

5th

6

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 50y

Class 4

14:15 Haydock

Shuile Warrior

11st 7lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Simon Edwards

Partnered by Huw Edwards when he won a Chaddesley Corbett maiden in April but his three starts under rules have been modest.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.30
Straight Forecast £29.47
Tricast £313.83
Trifecta £237.50

Selections

The Times:

Glenmalure Flyer

SPOTLIGHT:

Slaney Opera

Daily Record:

Dazzlelikethis

The Sun:

Henry Box Brown

Telegraph:

Glenmalure Flyer

The Guardian:

Glenmalure Flyer

Daily Mail:

Glenmalure Flyer

D Express:

Glenmalure Flyer

The Star:

Glenmalure Flyer

RP RATINGS:

Slaney Opera

POSTDATA:

Slaney Opera

Daily Mirror:

Slaney Opera