May 20 / 13.35 Bangor-on-Dee

13.35

Good

Wrexham Lager Bootlegger Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 0f 145y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Wrexham Lager Bootlegger Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/10 (Won)

  • Win: £1.29
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 32F- BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up to a good rival over C&D in February but fell at Sedgefield last month (favourite); the course effort came on heavy ground but won an Irish point on good; major contender.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 103y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Waspy

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Signed off for Donald McCain with Bangor maiden win (2m, good) in May 2023 but, following a long absence, dropped out very tamely on recent stable/handicap debut there; may yet come good for Fergal O'Brien but seems to have issues with his breathing, and others look much less risky.

12/1

6

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 103y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Waspy

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Signed off for Donald McCain with Bangor maiden win (2m, good) in May 2023 but, following a long absence, dropped out very tamely on recent stable/handicap debut there; may yet come good for Fergal O'Brien but seems to have issues with his breathing, and others look much less risky.

12/1

6

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

19:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Waspy

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Irish point winner who was progressing for Donald McCain when the easy odds-on winner of a C&D maiden (good) nearly two years ago; absent since but has undergone wind surgery prior to this first run for Fergal O'Brien who adds a tongue-tie; market should be instructive.

10/1

OUR TIP

7/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 553-

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in four Irish Flat runs but has shown an aptitude for hurdling, especially when third at Taunton on latest start, staying on strongly without being knocked about; shortlist material after that.
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5th

8

4th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:00 Uttoxeter

Faded Fantasy

11st 1lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Three good-ground wins at up to 3m2f during a profitable 2025, all off at least 9lb lower; yet to defy a break in excess of 45 days, so absence since January cannot rate a plus.

25/1

7th

13

14th Jan 2026

Good

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Faded Fantasy

11st 2lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Ran creditably at Hereford (3m1f) last time, bouncing back from two poor efforts, but this looks a tougher assignment; still seeking first handicap success above Class 5.

20/1

9th

11

11th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

17:10 Chepstow

Faded Fantasy

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Christian Williams

Dual hurdle winner on good ground this summer (2m7f/3m2f); last month's chasing defeat is probably best overlooked (didn't jump well enough) but he has high mileage for his age and might be vulnerable in this grade.

20/1

Form: 78-

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in an Irish point; well held in a bumper and last on hurdle debut six weeks ago; wind surgery since and tongue-strap now enlisted; stable appears to hold stronger claims with Waspy.
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7th

4

7th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

On Cloud Nine

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

midfield

8/1

2nd

6

21st Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:30 Fakenham

On Cloud Nine

10st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

pressed leader, led before 3 out

9/1

Form: 9/6-6

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Prominent a long way but well beaten on recent hurdle debut, just his third career start; may do better but great deal more needed.
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11th

14

10th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:20 Doncaster

Poppop

10st 9lb

J: Mr Adam O’Shea

T: John Stimpson

Handicaps on last three starts, on last two occasions taking minor honours at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) and Ludlow (3m, soft); respected for that but needs to find a bit extra.

10/1

3rd

6

6th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

12:20 Ludlow

Poppop

10st 4lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: John Stimpson

Has something to prove on ground this soft but having only his seventh run when finishing strongly to be close up at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) three weeks ago; couldn't rule out.

11/2

4th

7

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:51 Market Rasen

Poppop

10st 9lb

J: Philip Armson

T: John Stimpson

held up in rear, jumped left 1st, headway after 3 out

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress in three Flat outings for the Gosdens in the autumn and was sold for £20,000; last on sole run for Gary Moore in November; has ability but possibly best watched on hurdle/stable debut after six months off.
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10

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:23 Bath

Sobegrand

9st 2lb

J: William Cox

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won over hurdles for Olly Murphy in 2023 but has lost his way and was tailed off over C&D (soft a possible excuse) last month after a long absence.

50/1

1

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:28 Bath

Sobegrand

9st 12lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won over hurdles for a different stable in summer 2023 but was badly out of form on the Flat for this yard last year and returns from 446-day absence with a lot to prove.

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third in an Irish point but rather disappointing when well beaten at Ludlow 11 days ago on British/hurdle debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 5

16:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Oneway Express

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

led but pestered

20/1

8th

10

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

18:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Oneway Express

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

0-6 over hurdles; standout piece of form when third of ten on handicap debut at Bangor (2m7f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in August; pulled up twice since including in a maiden point this month, returning from a break; plenty to prove from 5lb wrong back hurdling.

25/1

8th

10

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

18:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Oneway Express

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

0-6 over hurdles; standout piece of form when third of ten on handicap debut at Bangor (2m7f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in August; pulled up twice since including in a maiden point this month, returning from a break; plenty to prove from 5lb wrong back hurdling.

25/1

Form: 307-

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two bumpers but something to build on when seventh in a stronger race at Ludlow on hurdle debut; each-way claims.
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2nd

9

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Churchman

10st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Bang there in 2m3f/2m6f handicaps (good) in March and feasible excuses since then, as he was pressured up front two runs back and perhaps failed to stay 3m last time; now 0-23 under rules but one to bear in mind.

8/1

6th

5

10th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

14:52 Ludlow

Churchman

10st 10lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Alastair Ralph

Now 0-20 over hurdles but was bang there in 2m3f/2m6f handicaps (good) in March and when beaten nearly 20l the last time he got pressured up front; unlikely to be far away.

5/1

3rd

6

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:57 Hereford

Churchman

10st 8lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Alastair Ralph

0-19 over hurdles, which could be the bottom line, but he's been placed on four of his six starts this season, on last two occasions finishing runner-up on good ground over C&D and Stratford's 2m6f; wore cheekpieces on last three starts; looks set to be seriously involved again.

3/1

Form: 31- D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Changed hands for £45,000 after finishing third in an Irish point; won the second of two Kelso bumper runs in decisive style last month; should have a future over hurdles; due to run at Aintree on Friday (6.30).
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5th

1

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

17:56 Bangor-on-Dee

Lune De La Mer

12st 0lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Made the frame on all four hurdling starts since cheekpieces were fitted in February (2m3f-3m) and also ran well in first-time blinkers (retained) on recent chasing debut; suited by this track and still unexposed over this sort of trip; likely contender on return to hurdling.

5/2

2nd

3

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

14:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Lune De La Mer

11st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Seemingly aided by cheekpieces over hurdles in recent months, making the frame four consecutive times on good ground (2m3f-3m); tries blinkers on this chase debut; can make his presence felt if he takes well to fences.

3/1

2nd

4

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Lune De La Mer

11st 5lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

prominent, led after 3 out, going easily home turn, headed approaching last, kept on

11/4

Non-runners

Churchman, Lune De La Mer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £1.70
Straight Forecast £1.61
Trifecta £5.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Waspy

Daily Mirror:

Lune De La Mer

Telegraph:

Sobegrand

POSTDATA:

Faded Fantasy

RP RATINGS:

Waspy

TOPSPEED:

Waspy

The Times:

Waspy

The Guardian:

Waspy

Daily Mail:

Waspy

D Express:

Waspy

The Sun:

Waspy

The Star:

Waspy

Daily Record:

Lune De La Mer