September 28 / 16.11 Bangor-on-Dee

16.11

Good

Demon Tweeks Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3812.2
  • 2m 0f 145y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Demon Tweeks Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 6326-

Last run: 307 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Ran to fairly useful level when placed twice over hurdles on slow ground in France (2m1f) at around this time last year; not seen since disappointing in Grade 3 event last November and encounters much quicker ground today but still looks interesting on this British debut.
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13

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Keep Running

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Had wind op prior to Carlisle in October, when pulled up and found to have a wound on his right hind; major improvement when easily making all at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) and Ffos Las (2m, soft), the latter effort marked up as he jumped to the right; couldn't dominate upped to 20.5f at Kempton but is on the shortlist back in trip.

16/1

13

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Keep Running

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Had wind op prior to Carlisle in October, when pulled up and found to have a wound on his right hind; major improvement when easily making all at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) and Ffos Las (2m, soft), the latter effort marked up as he jumped to the right; couldn't dominate upped to 20.5f at Kempton but is on the shortlist back in trip.

16/1

2nd

5

22nd Feb 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

16:10 Kempton

Keep Running

10st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Had wind op prior to Carlisle in October, when pulled up and found to have a wound on his right-hind; major improvement the next twice when easily making all at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) and Ffos Las (2m, soft); deserves extra credit for latest win as he jumped to the right at that left-handed track; seemed fine at 2m4f last March; thriving and could prove tough to catch.

9/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2235-

Last run: 186 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in first three bumpers and beaten under 4l when fifth at Stratford (good) in March; out of a mare from a good jumping family and is a likely contender on today's hurdling debut.
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5th

2

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Worcester

Stroll On By

12st 0lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Dual chase winner but his good runs back from an absence were over hurdles and he returned to fences last time when not so clever; considered off what remains a competitive mark.

10/1

5th

4

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 3

17:22 Stratford

Stroll On By

10st 11lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Dual chase winner who returned from long absence with a game hurdle success in July and has since run well again in that sphere; reverts to fences on career-high mark but evidently in good heart.

13/2

14/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to fair Irish novice hurdler Happy D'Ex; travelled well for long way when third of ten on Irish point debut in April (good to yielding); subsequently changed hands for £60,000; market may guide on rules debut.
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2nd

4

4th Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 5

15:32 Warwick

Iron DEx

11st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Ended last season in poor form but made quite encouraging reappearance when fourth (about 9l behind Ballynaheer) at Hereford (3m1f, good) three weeks ago; on very good mark now and has cheekpieces refitted today; dangerous to ignore.

4/1

2nd

4

4th Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 5

15:32 Warwick

Iron DEx

11st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Ended last season in poor form but made quite encouraging reappearance when fourth (about 9l behind Ballynaheer) at Hereford (3m1f, good) three weeks ago; on very good mark now and has cheekpieces refitted today; dangerous to ignore.

4/1

2nd

4

4th Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 5

15:32 Warwick

Iron DEx

11st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Ended last season in poor form but made quite encouraging reappearance when fourth (about 9l behind Ballynaheer) at Hereford (3m1f, good) three weeks ago; on very good mark now and has cheekpieces refitted today; dangerous to ignore.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
4-23 on the Flat, with all the wins gained in low-grade events (1m2f-1m4f); in career-best form since fitted with headgear this summer and should be fine stamina-wise over hurdles; goes without headgear today but could have a say if he takes to this game.
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10th

7

(4)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Thunder Flash

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Ian Williams

Dual winner over 1m4f at Leicester last summer; didn't really take to hurdling in the autumn and is yet to hit top gear since returned to the Flat in May but his recent Nottingham fourth (1m6f, good) was a good step back in the right direction.

10/1

4th

7

(7)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Nottingham

Thunder Flash

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Ian Williams

Didn't really take to hurdling in the autumn and returned to the Flat with two low-key runs in May/June; others have much less to prove.

20/1

6th

7

(4)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Newbury

Thunder Flash

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ian Williams

Two wins over 1m4f at Leicester (good to firm/good to soft) last summer; didn't really take to hurdles in the autumn and had excuses when tailed off on last month's Doncaster return, but is still 4lb above his last winning mark so he needs to find a bit more; cheekpieces return.

11/2

Form: 67-

Last run: 159 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair on the Flat at up to 2m but was well beaten on both hurdling starts towards end of last season and will probably be of greater interest when qualified for handicap hurdles after today.
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4th

1

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

13:20 Chelmsford (AW)

This Ones For Fred

9st 9lb

T: David Evans

Won two in a row over 1m4f (one on Lingfield Polytrack) last summer off higher marks but has lost his way.

6/1

7th

2

(5)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

This Ones For Fred

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

took keen hold, prominent

14/1

9th

3

(6)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

This Ones For Fred

11st 1lb

J: Miss Sophie Bain

T: David Evans

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 4

Last run: 145 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal from a bumper winner; made fairly encouraging debut when fourth of seven (beaten about 6l) in good-ground Market Rasen bumper in May; will need to improve here, but that's possible.
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11

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:15 Sedgefield

The Geordie Ginge

10st 9lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Hannah McMahon

0-16 and he came in a well-held sixth in 2m Perth handicap hurdle 13 days ago; blinkers are reached for now.

50/1

Form: 4

Last run: 86 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-10 in Irish points; made quite encouraging stable/hurdle debut when fourth (albeit beaten about 29l) at Worcester (2m4f, good) in July but will need to take a big step forward to win.
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8

4th Jan 2023

Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

14:00 Hereford

Separate Ways

10st 12lb

J: Connor Brace

T: David Brace

Maiden; well beaten in his four hurdle starts, the latest on handicap debut; 0-10 in Irish points and no great appeal on chasing debut.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 05-

Last run: 189 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
With a good stable but was always towards the rear when beaten about 45l on hurdling debut at Ludlow (2m, good) in March.
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4th

4

21st Nov 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

12:45 Fakenham

Berties Bandana

10st 9lb

J: James Smith

T: Jonjo O’Neill

slowly away, raced in last, jumped left 3rd, outpaced 9th, not fluent 12th, lost touch and struggling 13th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out

12/1

10th

8

6th Nov 2023

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

16:20 Hereford

Berties Bandana

11st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

took keen hold, held up in rear, always behind

16/1

8th

7

23rd Feb 2023

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

15:25 Huntingdon

Berties Bandana

11st 4lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Easily his best run when weakening from the third-last flight at Uttoxeter (2m novice, good) three runs ago; departed early when 16-1 for his handicap debut and was then pulled up at Hereford (soft; 66-1); getting back on drier ground may help matters and still early days; cheekpieces added.

50/1

Form: 3/0U55

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo when trained by Aidan O'Brien but fair at best over hurdles and 0-8 in this sphere; didn't run badly when fifth in recent Stratford handicap (2m, good) but a minor role might be his best hope.
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2

27th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

17:00 Stratford

Iberia

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

held up in rear, mistake 3 out, ridden and weakened after 2 out, behind when pulled up before last (vet said gelding lost his left-fore shoe)

12/1

2

28th Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

16:11 Bangor-on-Dee

Iberia

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Smart 2yo when trained by Aidan O'Brien but fair at best over hurdles and 0-8 in this sphere; didn't run badly when fifth in recent Stratford handicap (2m, good) but a minor role might be his best hope.

8/1

5th

3

3rd Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

16:09 Stratford

Iberia

11st 11lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Gary Hanmer

prominent, ridden after 2 out, weakened approaching last

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won on the AW for David Loughnane last autumn and signed off for him with good Flat turf run in July (1m2f; RPR 70); changed hands for £8,500 last month and now makes his hurdling debut; tongue-tie fitted.
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No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to very useful bumper/jumps winner Bitofapuzzle; won soft-ground maiden point at Cothelstone (soft) in March; market support will make her of interest on today's rules debut.
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5th

6

26th Nov 2022

Heavy

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

14:38 Bangor-on-Dee

Rocktreerunner

10st 7lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

always towards rear

100/1

12

28th Oct 2022

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

13:55 Uttoxeter

Rocktreerunner

10st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

always towards rear, lost touch 3 out, tailed off when pulled up last

50/1

Non-runners

Iberia

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £6.10
Straight Forecast £5.68
Trifecta £84.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Keep Running

WEST COUNTRY:

The Geordie Ginge

Daily Mirror:

Stroll On By

Telegraph:

Thunder Flash

Daily Express:

Rocktreerunner

The Star:

The Geordie Ginge

The Sun:

Stroll On By

RP Ratings:

Keep Running

POSTDATA:

Keep Running

The Times:

Keep Running

The Guardian:

Keep Running

Daily Mail:

Keep Running

Daily Record:

Thunder Flash