July 29 / 15.45 Bangor-on-Dee

15.45

Good

Genesis Wealth Management Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £10129.56
  • 3m 0f 5y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Genesis Wealth Management Handicap Chase

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 22-183 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Struggled in a valuable Uttoxeter handicap two starts ago but otherwise very consistent; not far behind Mr Mafia at Southwell 17 days ago and, while he has few secrets, is very likely to run well again.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

5th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:23 Worcester

Nevilles Cross

11st 12lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Bangor chase winner a year ago but it's been all downhill since; tailed off at Ffos Las last month, after a short break; hopes pinned on reverting to hurdles (for first time since April 2021) and fitting of a visor.

12/1

2nd

1

8th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 3

13:50 Ffos Las

Nevilles Cross

12st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Twice defied higher marks early last season, both times over 3m on good ground; mostly out of sorts since last success but could well revive in this weak contest on return from a break; not at all dismissed.

5/2

7th

5

4th Mar 2023

Good

3m 2f 1y

Class 2

15:15 Doncaster

Nevilles Cross

10st 5lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tom Lacey

Won over 3m on good last May and July; out of form in his five starts this autumn/winter but last three were over 2m4f-2m5f and he was badly hampered early on when back on good ground last time, so excuses can be made; off 3lb lower than his last winning mark, he's not entirely dismissed.

20/1

7/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 112-25

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Landed a hat-trick in the spring and two good efforts followed; tailed off at Southwell (behind two of these) on return from a break, which begs some questions; Philip Armson, aboard for last six starts, rides El Paso Wood.
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1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Red Happy

12st 0lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Completed a hat-trick at around 3m in February/March 2025 but not seen again until refusing to race when a 20-1 shot at Kelso 24 days ago; can only watch after that.

12/1

5

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:30 Kelso

Red Happy

11st 2lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

In excellent form in February/March 2025, winning three in a row at around 3m (good to soft/good), but has fitness to prove after 393-day absence and will need to hit the ground running to have any chance off current mark.

15/2

1st

4

23rd Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:20 Carlisle

Red Happy

11st 10lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

in touch with leaders

7/1

Form: 2112/6 D

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Won three of five starts after joining Nicky Henderson in 2019; on a good mark on that form but made a low-key return over hurdles in May, after nearly two and a half years away; hard to dismiss but does need to prove his wellbeing.
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0

3

11th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

15:05 Lingfield

Diablo De Rouhet

11st 12lb

J: Mr Daniel Kyne

T: Katharine Davis

Won off 18lb higher at Newbury (3m, good to soft) for Nicky Henderson in November 2019 but he's not seen much action since and has been pulled up in three of his last four runs; has plenty to prove and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip.

33/1

0

4

5th Oct 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Warwick

Diablo De Rouhet

11st 12lb

J: Mr Daniel Kyne

T: Katharine Davis

A three-time hurdles/chase winner (from 2m4f to 3m) in 2019 for Nicky Henderson but well below par last season and pulled up on his sole outing for Christian Williams in 3m4f Taunton handicap chase in March; cheekpieces go on for another new yard here with plenty to prove.

33/1

6

13th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

3m 4f 85y

Class 3

15:25 Taunton

Diablo De Rouhet

11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Very well handicapped on old form but ended 2022 with some very disappointing efforts for Nicky Henderson and needs to have been revitalised by the switch to a new stable; first run beyond 3m2f.

16/1

Form: 4-51P2 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 1lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Admirable performer whose Ludlow win in May was his eighth over fences; ran well at Southwell latest and, though he's never won off a mark this high, is capable of going close if able to adopt preferred front-running role.
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6th

3

14th Nov 2023

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

13:30 Huntingdon

Mr Mafia

11st 9lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Martin Keighley

Bold-jumping front-runner who is best suited by good ground; proved he retains a significant chunk of ability when scoring at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) in July, his ninth chase win, but has become very inconsistent and needs to bounce back from two poor performances.

14/1

6th

1

6th Oct 2023

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

13:45 Fontwell

Mr Mafia

12st 2lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Martin Keighley

took keen hold, led but pestered, carried right before 12th

10/1

Form: P-P227

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Tough sort who returned to form, with cheekpieces fitted, when second on two occasions last month; disappointing display at Uttoxeter on Sunday but has bounced back from similar flops before and may well do so again.
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9

2nd May 2024

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

16:50 Punchestown

El Paso Wood

11st 7lb

J: Mr R James

T: Colin Bowe

Nine-time winner, six in France, three for David Pipe; struggling in points this season; last of three finishers on most recent outing.

50/1

9

2nd May 2024

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

16:50 Punchestown

El Paso Wood

11st 7lb

J: Mr R James

T: Colin Bowe

Nine-time winner, six in France, three for David Pipe; struggling in points this season; last of three finishers on most recent outing.

50/1

4th

6

20th Sep 2022

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 3

16:10 Warwick

El Paso Wood

11st 3lb

J: Tom Scudamore

T: David Pipe

led, headed and raced in second 3rd, lost second and prominent and 7th, ridden before 17th, outpaced and well held from 2 out

3/1

Form: 5134-U D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Early casualty at Uttoxeter last month, on return from a break; still 4lb above the mark off which she beat three rivals at Exeter last October; may still have some upside as a chaser and much prefers good or quicker ground.
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4

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

3m 3f 119y

Class 3

19:30 Stratford

Organdi

11st 9lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Richard Phillips

Three-time chase winner; fourth of 16 at Cheltenham (3m4f, good) before a bad blunder had her on the back foot at Fakenham in the Norfolk National won by Trincomalee; was only 8-1 for that and she could easily bounce back.

12/1

2

7th May 2024

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:20 Fakenham

Organdi

11st 11lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

towards rear, not fluent 15th, bad mistake 17th, soon dropped to last and struggling, pulled up before 4 out

7/1

2

7th May 2024

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:20 Fakenham

Organdi

11st 11lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

towards rear, not fluent 15th, bad mistake 17th, soon dropped to last and struggling, pulled up before 4 out

7/1

Form: 24-211 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Seemed to relish the step up to 3m when winning at Perth last month, completing a double at that course in the process; up 5lb but unexposed as a stayer and going left-handed hasn't proved a problem in the past; stable in vibrant form so plenty of appeal.
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2nd

2

1st Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

19:25 Perth

Golden Taipan

11st 7lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

raced in last, went third 11th, ridden after 3 out, went remote second before 2 out, no match for winner

6/4

2nd

2

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

15:35 Perth

Golden Taipan

11st 13lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

in touch with leaders, not fluent 7th

7/1

6th

4

12th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 3

14:50 Market Rasen

Golden Taipan

11st 11lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

3m winner who is best on good ground; may have needed the run after a break when pulled up after a bad mistake at Kempton last time.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £35.10
Straight Forecast £32.14
Trifecta £176.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Golden Taipan

POSTDATA:

Neville's Cross

Daily Mail:

Diablo De Rouhet

RP Ratings:

Mr Mafia

The Times:

Neville's Cross

The Guardian:

Neville's Cross

Daily Mirror:

Neville's Cross

WEST COUNTRY:

Golden Taipan

Telegraph:

Golden Taipan

The Star:

Golden Taipan

Daily Record:

Golden Taipan

Daily Express:

Diablo De Rouhet

The Sun:

Diablo De Rouhet

TOPSPEED:

Mr Mafia