November 26 / 14.38 Bangor-on-Dee

14.38

Heavy

Rainbow Foundation Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3812.2
  • 2m 3f 123y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Rainbow Foundation Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 25

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on Irish point debut (yielding) and in Worcester bumper (good to soft) in first half of this year; last month's hurdling debut at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) was also quite promising, for all that he faded out of contention after the final flight and finished only fifth of seven; not out of this if the slower ground suits.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 30y

Class 3

14:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Val Dancer

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Mel Rowley

Last season was one to remember, winning the Welsh National and later second in the Grand National Trial at Haydock; 0-4 this campaign but it's been anything but a washout and he should be dangerous off this mark, for all that he's made his name over further.

4/1

4th

4

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

4m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:43 Newcastle

Val Dancer

10st 3lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Mel Rowley

Won last season's Welsh National (extended 3m6f, soft) off 3lb lower and second in the Grand National Trial at Haydock; near that form on second start this term, before a lesser show (weak in the market) in the Surrey National at Lingfield; needs to be back at his peak and there are mixed messages.

8/1

4th

4

19th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

13:50 Lingfield

Val Dancer

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Mel Rowley

Bettered underwhelming seasonal debut when placed over the big Aintree fences (3m2f, soft) last month and remains only 4lb higher than when winning last season's Welsh National (3m6f, soft); high on the list.

6/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 614-5 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Created very good impression when winning soft-ground course bumper by 18l last December; his two bumper runs either side of that were less good and he was beaten about 33l when fifth on last month's hurdling debut at Hereford (2m3f, good) but he might be seen in a much better light now back on slower ground and with that recent outing under his belt.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

26th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 3

14:07 Ludlow

Rockinastorm

10st 10lb

J: David Bass

T: Henry Daly

Dual course winner (3m/3m1f); not beaten far when fifth of six in C&D (good to soft) contest won by Ballycamus in December and didn't run badly in competitive Windsor marathon last month; can't be ignored off this mark.

6/1

7th

9

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 4f 162y

Class 3

15:35 Windsor

Rockinastorm

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Front-runner who won two in a row in late 2024 (3m1f/3m, good/soft), on the second occasion off today's mark, and he ran pretty well over 3m4f at Haydock last March; hasn't run badly on either outing this season but needs something extra this afternoon.

20/1

11

24th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Cheltenham

Rockinastorm

11st 6lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Henry Daly

Dual chase winner towards end of 2024 (3m1f/3m); only third of four behind Regarde at Haydock (3m4f, good) in March but wasn't beaten far; resumes on a workable mark and with Patrick Mullins a good jockey booking.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 445-3

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed clear promise in all three bumpers last season and again when third of eight on recent hurdling debut at Carlisle (2m4f, heavy); has possibilities if able to build on that performance here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:05 Ludlow

Horacio Apples

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

took keen hold, held up in rear

16/1

1st

9

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:05 Ludlow

Horacio Apples

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Came good over fences with comfortable success at Bangor (2m4f, heavy) in December and will be fine over today's longer trip, but began this year with two disappointing efforts and may find today's ground too lively; had wind op last month.

16/1

3rd

1

21st Feb 2024

Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 4

15:05 Doncaster

Horacio Apples

12st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

towards rear

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Drew 6l clear to make winning Irish point debut in February (soft ground), after which he was sold for £70,000; the placed horses haven't done much to advertise that form under rules but he still looks interesting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

21st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:53 Leicester

Haveanothergoflo

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Inconsistent sort who was pulled up on sole chase start and beaten before the trip may have been an issue in 3m1f maiden hurdle in November; however, that run may have come too soon, 12 days after a promising comeback in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle, and this point winner is not written off.

14/1

5th

1

21st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:53 Leicester

Haveanothergoflo

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Inconsistent sort who was pulled up on sole chase start and beaten before the trip may have been an issue in 3m1f maiden hurdle in November; however, that run may have come too soon, 12 days after a promising comeback in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle, and this point winner is not written off.

14/1

Form: PP

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won soft-ground maiden point in March but has struggled in two good-ground hurdles this autumn (2m/2m4f) and can only be watched at present.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 5-20

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Clear second in six-runner Market Rasen bumper on good ground in September but that form probably isn't anything to get too excited about and he was well beaten when switched to hurdling at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) last month.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

16:05 Market Rasen

St Patricks Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alexander Gibbons

Made all for Fergal O'Brien here (2m5f, good) six weeks ago, his third start since returning to racing under rules; subsequent 5lb rise ought to be manageable if he continues in good form for new stable.

5/2

1st

3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

18:53 Market Rasen

St Patricks Bridge

11st 11lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Winning UK pointer (2m5f/3m; good); beaten 24l by Ribeye over 3m here last time (soft) but is now 8lb better off and should fare better on this faster ground.

5/2

4

6th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

16:55 Market Rasen

St Patricks Bridge

11st 11lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Early promise in a bumper and novice hurdle for this yard but failed to fulfil it; two point wins for another trainer (along with some lesser efforts) over an 18-month spell ending in May but he dropped out back with Fergal O'Brien in June and goes chasing with a question to answer.

9/1

Non-runners

Trouville Lady

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.60
Straight Forecast £15.51
Trifecta £44.00

Selections

RP Ratings:

Val Dancer

D Express:

Haveanothergoflo

SPOTLIGHT:

Rockinastorm

POSTDATA:

Horacio Apple's

WEST COUNTRY:

St Patricks Bridge

The Star:

Haveanothergoflo

Daily Record:

Haveanothergoflo

TOPSPEED:

Val Dancer

Daily Mirror:

Val Dancer

The Sun:

Val Dancer

The Times:

Rockinastorm

Daily Mail:

Rockinastorm

Telegraph:

Horacio Apple's

The Guardian:

Horacio Apple's