May 20 / 14.10 Bangor-on-Dee

14.10

Good

Buck Pub Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £6337.2
  • 3m 0f 5y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Buck Pub Handicap Chase

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 7P36-P D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Only chase win (from 22 attempts) came two years ago and hasn't achieved much in four starts for current yard; tumbling handicap mark might see him more competitive in this weaker contest.
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4th

4

30th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

20:10 Stratford

Captain Tommy

11st 11lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Fred Timmis

About 6l and 2l too good for Presentandcounting at Catterick (3m1f, good) and Walkin Out at Ludlow (2m4f, good) respectively back in March, but two subdued efforts when as much in his favour since to forgive.

5/1

4th

4

30th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

20:10 Stratford

Captain Tommy

11st 11lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Fred Timmis

About 6l and 2l too good for Presentandcounting at Catterick (3m1f, good) and Walkin Out at Ludlow (2m4f, good) respectively back in March, but two subdued efforts when as much in his favour since to forgive.

5/1

5th

1

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

16:40 Ludlow

Captain Tommy

12st 6lb

J: Mr Henry Crow

T: Fred Timmis

Won small-field hunter chases on good ground at Catterick (3m1f) and Ludlow (2m4f) last month; lost out to only the odds-on favourite at Kempton (2m4f, good) three weeks ago and, although the scale of his defeat was a bit worrying, his good record here (won the last three of his four visits) bolsters his chance today.

9/4

16/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 2/5PP-

Last run: 114 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Maiden; little to show for two chasing efforts, the latest when pulled up in January after wind surgery; cheekpieces fitted and, while he has twice been runner-up over hurdles, has plenty to prove over fences.
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2nd

7

20th May 2023

Good

3m 0f 5y

Class 4

14:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Robin Des Fox

11st 1lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Oliver Signy

prominent

16/1

6

26th Jan 2023

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

12:50 Wetherby

Robin Des Fox

11st 6lb

J: Harrison Beswick

T: Oliver Signy

Runner-up a few times (point/hurdles); however, not in much form in two outings (chase/hurdle) this season; subsequently had a second wind surgery, which needs to prompt a revival.

10/1

6

15th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Lingfield

Robin Des Fox

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

Runner-up in a couple of maiden hurdles (2m4f-3m; Ludlow and Sedgefield) either side of wind surgery; fluffed his lines on rules chasing debut at Hexham (3m, soft; 11-4); switches back to the smaller obstacles for handicap (hurdles) debut.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 505P4- D

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Cheltenham Festival winner in 2018 but has been in decline for some time; well held in five starts for this yard (after a long absence) but mark continues to fall and may still have prospects in this; often leads.
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3rd

1

20th May 2023

Good

3m 0f 5y

Class 4

14:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Coo Star Sivola

12st 2lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Venetia Williams

raced in second

6/1

4th

1

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Coo Star Sivola

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

led, ridden before 2 out, soon headed, no extra approaching last

5/1

25

16th Mar 2023

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Cheltenham

Coo Star Sivola

10st 2lb

J: Mr Gearoid Harney

T: Venetia Williams

Two-time course winner who is very well handicapped on his form for Nick Williams up to spring 2021; however, following a long absence, he's struggled to get competitive on his three runs for this yard.

66/1

Form: 2644U- D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Unseated before halfway at Ludlow last month, on first start since September; quite consistent, likes good ground and has form off higher marks so could well figure.
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4th

3

20th May 2023

Good

3m 0f 5y

Class 4

14:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Kabrit

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Unseated before halfway at Ludlow last month, on first start since September; quite consistent, likes good ground and has form off higher marks so could well figure.

5/1

11

26th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:15 Ludlow

Kabrit

11st 1lb

J: Alex Edwards

T: Alastair Ralph

Dual chase winner who finished a respectable fourth back in this sphere (2m7f/3m2f, good) in his final two runs in the autumn; returns from 231 days off but he has form when fresh and could be dangerous if this sets up for his hold-up style.

10/1

4th

5

7th Sep 2022

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 4

15:15 Uttoxeter

Kabrit

10st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

held up in behind leaders, slow jump 5th, went fourth after 15th, ridden after 4 out, held when not fluent 2 out, no extra approaching last

7/1

Form: 3312P- CD

Last run: 191 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Pulled up at Taunton when last seen six months ago (seemed unsettled by early error) but had been quite progressive over fences before; one of his three wins came over C&D and good ground suits; major hopes if he's able to find his best on return from the break.
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2nd

7

25th Nov 2023

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

11:50 Huntingdon

Oceans Red

10st 5lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

0-7 over hurdles as opposed to 3-12 in chases, and he hasn't been at his best over fences on his last three starts; however, he ran well for a fair way at Sedgefield (3m3f) last month in a race he won last year, and that was his first start since May; has a lower hurdle mark and is not discounted.

7/2

5th

3

11th Oct 2023

Good

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

16:05 Sedgefield

Oceans Red

11st 8lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

took keen hold, led, headed but prominent before 4th, outpaced after 3 out, weakened from 2 out

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 55423- C

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Narrowly beaten on chase debut at Ffos Las and, though she was beaten 10l at Southwell next time (in blinkers, retained), the pair in front of her were in top form; leading hopes assuming she copes with good ground.
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4th

3

1st Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

15:30 Ffos Las

Lady Tremaine

11st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

Given break after a lacklustre performance last May and again looked out of sorts when reappearing last month; can't be supported with any confidence at present but she's now 7lb lower than when going close over C&D (heavy) on chasing debut last March.

7/1

7th

2

11th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

13:20 Catterick

Lady Tremaine

12st 0lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

Jumping lacked fluency last spring on first three chase starts and pulled up when last seen; however, she showed promise on her first two runs over fences and could have a part to play if back on song after a break.

10/1

Form: P/V33-

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Only chase win came at 2m and hasn't tackled further than 2m4f over fences; keeping on when third at Fontwell last month (2m3f+) so possible he will enjoy this first attempt at 3m; claims if he does.
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3

10th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 5y

Class 4

14:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Heart Of A Lion

11st 10lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

in touch with leaders, prominent from 10th

7/2

5

20th May 2023

Good

3m 0f 5y

Class 4

14:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Heart Of A Lion

11st 3lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Only chase win came at 2m and hasn't tackled further than 2m4f over fences; keeping on when third at Fontwell last month (2m3f+) so possible he will enjoy this first attempt at 3m; claims if he does.

5/1

3rd

1

21st Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Fontwell

Heart Of A Lion

12st 1lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Made a successful switch to fences at Ludlow (2m, good) in November 2021 but he's not gone on from that in only five runs since; now 3lb lower than for his chase win but was a well-held third of three at Market Rasen (2m1f, soft) in his final run last year and has something to prove after another break.

9/2

Form: 2/056-

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Three hurdle runs since a long absence; not beaten far in the second but tailed off in the other pair; good ground suits but bit to prove on chasing debut; stable also runs Kabrit.
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6

20th May 2023

Good

3m 0f 5y

Class 4

14:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Your Band

11st 2lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Alastair Ralph

pulled up after 3rd, dismounted

14/1

6th

9

26th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 4

14:40 Ludlow

Your Band

10st 12lb

J: Alex Edwards

T: Alastair Ralph

held up in rear, headway 3rd, pushed along before 4 out

14/1

5th

6

23rd Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

17:20 Ludlow

Your Band

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Tailed off at Chepstow on return from 18 months off; cheekpieces back on (0-3 in them) and all best form on good ground.

50/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £43.80
Straight Forecast £43.98
Tricast £260.96
Trifecta £216.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Heart Of A Lion

SPOTLIGHT:

Lady Tremaine

TOPSPEED:

Captain Tommy

Daily Mail:

Coo Star Sivola

The Times:

Heart Of A Lion

Telegraph:

Heart Of A Lion

The Guardian:

Heart Of A Lion

D Express:

Heart Of A Lion

Daily Mirror:

Heart Of A Lion

The Sun:

Lady Tremaine

Daily Record:

Lady Tremaine

POSTDATA:

Captain Tommy

The Star:

Captain Tommy