July 29 / 17.27 Bangor-on-Dee

17.27

Good

Castle Mews Windows Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3430.98
  • 2m 0f 145y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Castle Mews Windows Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 25-065 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on some of last summer's form and seemingly back in good nick when placed on the Flat last month but was just a respectable fifth when back in this sphere for latest outing and others appeal more.
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7th

8

(4)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:20 Brighton

Long Call

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Long in the tooth now and nothing like the force of old but proved he still has fire in his belly when close/clear second to Gallimimus over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago.

8/1

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:20 Brighton

Long Call

9st 0lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Eight wins under both codes but he's been quiet on the Flat this year and has been beaten 10l or more over C&D in last two runs; continues to drop down the weights but this 11yo has plenty to prove.

7/1

4th

4

(2)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Long Call

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

in touch with leaders

10/1

40/1

  • Place: £11.80

Form: 755-36 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner in France a few years ago but yet to make a splash in Britain (five runs); tailed off in 2m3f chase on latest outing six weeks ago; stable has much more obvious chance with Cawthorne.
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1st

7

23rd Aug 2022

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

15:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Faro

11st 1lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

disputed lead, towards rear before 2nd, headway from 4 out, led on inner before 2 out, soon pushed along, ridden clear after 2 out, eased towards finish, comfortably

10/1

2nd

7

29th Jul 2022

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:27 Bangor-on-Dee

Faro

11st 6lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

midfield, headway 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on but no chance with winner run-in

40/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 2313 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 5yo who delivered on earlier promise when winning Uttoxeter maiden (2m, good) last month; slightly disappointing when only third of five on recent handicap debut but cheekpieces might help here.
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7th

5

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

15:18 Market Rasen

Copper Fox

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Won a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter in June 2022 (2m, good); some fair efforts over fences and hurdles without winning since, last time finishing creditable fifth in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (2m1f, good; cheekpieces tried); headgear retained; worth considering.

13/2

5th

4

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

20:05 Sedgefield

Copper Fox

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Did not progress after winning maiden hurdle in June 2022 but gave pretty good account when close fourth of 11 at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) a fortnight ago; drops back in trip with tongue-tie and cheekpieces both refitted; one to consider.

4/1

5th

4

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

20:05 Sedgefield

Copper Fox

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Did not progress after winning maiden hurdle in June 2022 but gave pretty good account when close fourth of 11 at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) a fortnight ago; drops back in trip with tongue-tie and cheekpieces both refitted; one to consider.

4/1

Form: 644

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
0-4 in Irish points; made low-key start to rules career over 2m4f in May but both subsequent 2m runs were more encouraging; could easily have more to offer in handicaps; well worth a glance in the betting.
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5th

2

19th Jul 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Uttoxeter

Lough Carra

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

14-race maiden who has threatened a breakthrough win but doesn't appear to be improving; beaten 12l in the new visor last time at Worcester (2m4f) and this longer trip isn't sure to benefit.

8/1

3rd

4

28th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:58 Worcester

Lough Carra

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jennie Candlish

Maiden; runner-up four times over hurdles and similar efforts in two chase attempts at Huntingdon at the end of last month; visor probably needs to provoke some improvement if he's to win this; often well backed.

5/1

Form: 4-6133 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Keen-goer who seemed to enjoy the chance to bowl along in front when opening account at Warwick (2m, good) in May; ran another big race from the front when third at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) this month and could be dangerous if allowed too much rope here.
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5th

12

29th Jul 2022

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:27 Bangor-on-Dee

Windy Cove

10st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

towards rear, mistake 3rd, headway 3 out, ridden and weakened from 2 out

10/1

10/1

Form: 73-394

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Developed into very useful AW performer for Simon and Ed Crisford in early 2021; 0-5 over hurdles for current stable, sometimes racing too freely, but came from a long way off the pace for fourth at Southwell (2m, good) last month and can't be ruled out here.
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6th

11

29th Jul 2022

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:27 Bangor-on-Dee

Arij

10st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

held up in rear, headway after 3 out, ridden and no extra from 2 out

10/1

Form: 141-11 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won three of his last four starts for Olly Murphy, and was also on target in selling handicap at Cartmel (2m1f, good to soft) for new stable last month; another 7lb higher today and this race looks stronger but he's very likely to give another good account.
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2

31st May 2023

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:50 Cartmel

Hey Bob

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Seven-time hurdle winner, most recently in this race a year ago; lost his way a bit afterwards and, following a layoff, was no match for the easy winner when second of five in this grade at Fakenham (2m, good) three weeks ago; however, still makes more appeal than most of these.

4/1

2nd

4

9th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Fakenham

Hey Bob

10st 12lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Won this race off a 10lb lower mark for Olly Murphy last year; won Cartmel seller last June (2m1f, good to soft) for present connections but well beaten since; a bit to prove on first run since September.

10/1

11th

1

18th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

15:15 Stratford

Hey Bob

12st 1lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

took keen hold, prominent, ridden and lost position before 3 out, weakened quickly after 2 out

14/1

Form: 27-444 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 12st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Showed some fairly useful form in 2021 but has become rather disappointing this year; didn't run badly when fourth under Daire Davis at Southwell (2m4f, good) last month but others here have less to prove.
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8th

1

29th Jul 2022

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:27 Bangor-on-Dee

Tinnahalla

12st 2lb

J: Daire Davis

T: Olly Murphy

towards rear, headway 4 out, weakened from 3 out

20/1

Form: 32

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful Flat-racer who was placed on first two hurdling starts, more recently when second at Huntingdon (2m, good) last month; well down the field in good-quality Flat handicap since but could have significant untapped potential in this sphere.
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14th

2

(1)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Balearic

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

Two Flat wins in Britain and second three times over hurdles for Jonjo O'Neill; struggled over 1m on his only Flat start last season; probably best watched now.

16/1

2nd

5

13th Sep 2022

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

13:50 Uttoxeter

Balearic

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo O’Neill

towards rear of midfield, going okay but in rear and still plenty to do home turn, headway 2 out, soon pushed along, ridden and chased leader approaching last, kept on but no impression run-in

12/1

6

7th Sep 2022

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

15:45 Uttoxeter

Balearic

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Two Flat wins (both in blinkers) but yet to score over hurdles; easily beaten when second at Stratford last month and now takes a serious step up in trip; more to prove than a few.

13/2

12/1

Form: 483-4P D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Looked quite promising when winning Southwell maiden hurdle for Paul Webber in spring 2021 but became disappointing for that stable and was pulled up in a chase on latest outing 39 days ago; on very good mark if perked up by recent regime change, though; tongue-tie/cheekpieces removed.
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1st

7

23rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

16:40 Hereford

Pawpaw

10st 10lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: D J Jeffreys

Won off a career-low chase mark at Fontwell (3m2f, good; refitted cheekpieces) in November and slower ground wouldn't have been ideal the last twice; none too reliable these days at the best of times.

12/1

5th

5

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:48 Lingfield

Pawpaw

11st 1lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: D J Jeffreys

Very inconsistent this season and his win at Fontwell (good ground; 5lb higher today) on penultimate start was over 3m2f; his soft-ground form was two years ago and he pulled up on his only appearance on heavy.

12/1

Form: 7355-7 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Made low-key return from ten-month break at Cartmel five weeks ago and is evidently not as good as he was but the good to soft ground was probably not ideal for him there and he might have needed the run.
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8

23rd Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

16:25 Sedgefield

Golden Town

10st 5lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

25lb below his latest/highest winning mark of July 2020 but surprising if nothing proves sharper at the trip once more.

10/1

4th

3

9th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

13:05 Doncaster

Golden Town

11st 11lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

12yo who is not the force of old and has been beaten on his last 17 starts going back to July 2020; however, there have been some fair runs this season and he's been given a chance by the handicapper; each-way possible.

12/1

4th

2

28th Oct 2022

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:05 Uttoxeter

Golden Town

11st 11lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

midfield, outpaced and pushed along 3 out, kept on and went fourth run-in, not pace to challenge

33/1

Form: 633

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on stable//hurdle debut in May but placed in two Worcester maidens (both 2m, good) since fitted with tongue-tie last month and could plausibly have more improvement to come in handicap hurdles.
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8th

9

12th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

13:37 Uttoxeter

Montaqem

11st 2lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Daniel Bourne

in touch with leaders, awkward jump 1st, jockey lost iron briefly after 1st, pushed along and lost position before 3 out, got behind and struggling before 2 out, tailed off

33/1

8

6th Oct 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:51 Worcester

Montaqem

10st 11lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Daniel Bourne

midfield, mistakes 2nd and 6th, weakened after 4 out, in rear when pulled up before 3 out

14/1

5th

3

31st Aug 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Worcester

Montaqem

11st 4lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Daniel Bourne

in touch with leaders, mistake 3rd, not fluent and lost position 5th, dropped to rear and nudged along 4 out, well beaten from 3 out

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 935-11 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Back from eight-month break with two good-ground chase wins this season, the latter off mark 6lb higher than today's; may not be seen to quite the same effect back over hurdles but is evidently in very good nick.
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1

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:25 Sedgefield

Cawthorne

12st 0lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

midfield in centre of group

16/1

1

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:25 Sedgefield

Cawthorne

12st 0lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

midfield in centre of group

16/1

4th

4

12th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

13:37 Uttoxeter

Cawthorne

12st 0lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

towards rear, shaken up and headway when in touch with leaders 3 out, pushed along when not fluent 2 out, soon no extra

3/1

Form: 58-551 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Took a long time to get his act together over hurdles but kept on strongly for clearcut success at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) one week ago; only due a 6lb rise for that but still considered under 7lb penalty here.
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8th

9

18th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

12:40 Leicester

George Mallory

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Won a 2m handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter in July last year (good to soft) but then off for 306 days; mixed fortunes since; first run at this trip.

15/2

8th

9

18th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

12:40 Leicester

George Mallory

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Won a 2m handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter in July last year (good to soft) but then off for 306 days; mixed fortunes since; first run at this trip.

15/2

4th

8

1st Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:10 Uttoxeter

George Mallory

10st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Sole win over C&D, in July 2023; has a generally sound record on this track and ran as well as could be expected last month, behind one who was on the second leg of a hat-trick; not far away.

9/1

Non-runners

Golden Town, Cawthorne

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £371.70
Straight Forecast £281.50
Tricast £2832.59
Trifecta £1784.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Balearic

RP Ratings:

George Mallory

The Guardian:

Cawthorne

Telegraph:

Hey Bob

WEST COUNTRY:

Balearic

The Times:

Balearic

Daily Express:

Balearic

Daily Mirror:

Balearic

Daily Record:

Balearic

POSTDATA:

George Mallory

Daily Mail:

George Mallory

The Sun:

George Mallory

The Star:

Cawthorne