May 20 / 16.30 Bangor-on-Dee

16.30

Good

Wrexham Lager Pilsner Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 3f 123y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Wrexham Lager Pilsner Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 5892-6 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Narrow defeat at Carlisle two outings ago (with tongue-strap back on) but didn't really back it up next time and now 0-22 over hurdles; runner-up in a division of this race two years ago and on the premises, probably.
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11th

12

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Balranald

10st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Alison Hamilton

Won twice last season but has a modest overall strike-rate and has been below par of late; 3lb out of the weights.

25/1

8th

10

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Balranald

10st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

Two wins last October, the second off this mark in this race (good); creditable second after a break at Sedgefield last time (2m4f, good); could well win this for the second year in a row.

7/1

8th

10

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Balranald

10st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

Two wins last October, the second off this mark in this race (good); creditable second after a break at Sedgefield last time (2m4f, good); could well win this for the second year in a row.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: /24PP- D

Last run: 270 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Five chase wins but was pulled up on final two starts last summer; 0-12 over hurdles (well held off this mark on latest attempt in August 2021); probably best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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9th

3

10th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Armattiekan

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Five chase wins but lost his way over fences last summer; back from nine months off when second to Balranald over C&D three weeks ago and should finish closer to that rival on these terms; yet to win a hurdle, however.

5/1

2nd

3

20th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Armattiekan

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

travelled strongly, prominent

5/1

6

23rd Aug 2022

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 3

15:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Armattiekan

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

in rear throughout, slow jump and became detached 8th, soon struggling, pulled up before 5 out

5/1

Form: 5997-

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three novices; 13-2 for last month's handicap debut at Southwell but didn't beat a rival; cheekpieces now fitted.
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7th

9

5th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:28 Worcester

Hashehadhisoatsyet

10st 12lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Well beaten in three novices and on handicap debut but much better when third at Bangor in May (first time in cheekpieces and on good ground, attracted support); more appeal than most on that basis.

6/1

8

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

20:10 Uttoxeter

Hashehadhisoatsyet

10st 11lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

First run on good ground and in cheekpieces when showing more at Bangor (2m3f, good), finishing a near 5l third in a field of six; didn't go unbacked, either; chance.

5/1

3rd

8

20th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Hashehadhisoatsyet

10st 5lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

prominent

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 320/ BF

Last run: 475 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Point bumper winner and placed on first two hurdle starts, at the end of 2021; well beaten on handicap debut 16 months ago (favourite) and absent since; enough to prove but worth a second look.
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1st

3

29th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Uttoxeter

King Arise

10st 13lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) in December on second chase start and runner-up the next twice, including over C&D; also effective on good ground; below par at Leicester three weeks ago but he'll be a major player if swiftly returning to form in first-time cheekpieces.

7/2

4th

6

7th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 3

15:20 Leicester

King Arise

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won well at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) in December and a close second in his other three chases; raised 5lb for the latest narrow defeat by Immortal Fame but they did come clear; respected.

15/8

Form: 72217- BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won in good style at Fakenham last month, on first start since October; tailed off at Stratford 13 days later (favourite, race reportedly came too soon); could leave that behind but has to prove she stays this trip.
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0

9

17th Nov 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

14:45 Doncaster

Luna Dora

10st 10lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Won a mares' handicap at Fakenham (2m, soft) in April by just over 7l off 7lb lower; bit disappointing since until second of 14 at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) last month after a summer break, so she's back in calculations.

3/1

2nd

10

8th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:15 Uttoxeter

Luna Dora

10st 8lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Landed a mares' handicap at Fakenham (2m, soft) in April by just over 7l, off 5lb lower; bit disappointing since and her form claims rest solely on that win.

12/1

Form: 68457-

Last run: 174 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a bumper but unplaced all four hurdle starts (attracted support when fifth two starts ago); tailed off on handicap debut when last seen six months ago; lot to prove though yard among the winners.
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6th

9

20th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Lockandload

10st 4lb

J: Alex Edwards

T: James Evans

in touch with leaders

16/1

7th

6

27th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 5

13:10 Leicester

Lockandload

10st 12lb

J: Ben Poste

T: James Evans

Runner-up in a spring bumper; only minor form in 2m4f maiden hurdles but attracted support on latest occasion and is evidently thought capable of better; gives the impression this drop back in trip will suit; blinkers replace the cheekpieces worn last time; interesting on handicap debut.

5/1

5th

12

7th Sep 2022

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

13:30 Uttoxeter

Lockandload

10st 11lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: James Evans

towards rear of midfield, some headway when pushed along after 2 out (usual 3 out), weakened last (jockey said mare ran green)

25/1

Form: 2/525-

Last run: 42 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Five starts; runner-up over this trip at Huntingdon in March and fair effort in better company at Haydock last month; opening handicap mark probably asks for some improvement but that's possible.
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5th

8

13th Nov 2023

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

15:30 Kempton

Pass The Love On

10st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Unexposed 6yo who was placed on handicap hurdle debut at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) in May; moves up from Class 5 today but Alan King is evidently keen to switch her to fences.

7/1

3rd

4

23rd May 2023

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

17:30 Huntingdon

Pass The Love On

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alan King

Unexposed mare who wasn't beaten far in any of her three qualifying runs, including when second over C&D (good) in March; probably needs to improve to make a winning handicap debut but has potential.

4/1

1

20th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Pass The Love On

12st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Five starts; runner-up over this trip at Huntingdon in March and fair effort in better company at Haydock last month; opening handicap mark probably asks for some improvement but that's possible.

11/4

Form: 62364-

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a bumper here last September and has shaped with promise over hurdles, keeping on steadily when fourth at Huntingdon in March; not bred to want this trip but prospects on handicap debut if he does stay.
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10

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Rhodia

10st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Has placed form but he's 0-16 under rules (12 defeats over hurdles) and latest run wasn't his best; now goes in cheekpieces.

10/1

6th

8

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

12:40 Huntingdon

Rhodia

10st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Fell at first flight at Doncaster a fortnight ago and now 0-11 over hurdles, but shaped well when third at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day and that performance makes him a player here.

5/1

6th

8

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

12:40 Huntingdon

Rhodia

10st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Fell at first flight at Doncaster a fortnight ago and now 0-11 over hurdles, but shaped well when third at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day and that performance makes him a player here.

5/1

Form: 8/547-

Last run: 99 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all seven starts but showed ability when beaten around 20l in two maiden hurdles here last May; tailed off in February so faces a few questions on handicap debut; up in trip.
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4

3rd Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell

Dee Eire

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Began hurdling career with two reasonably encouraging runs at Bangor in spring 2022 but wasn't seen again until 53l defeat there in February; improvement required on today's handicap debut.

14/1

5

10th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Dee Eire

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Unplaced in all seven starts but showed ability when beaten around 20l in two maiden hurdles here last May; tailed off in February so faces a few questions on handicap debut; up in trip.

25/1

5

20th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Dee Eire

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Unplaced all seven starts but showed ability when beaten around 20l in two maiden hurdles here last May; tailed off in February so faces a few questions on handicap debut; up in trip.

14/1

Non-runners

Pass The Love On, Rhodia, Dee Eire

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Payout
Exacta £26.50
Straight Forecast £31.05
Tricast £97.05
Trifecta £79.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Pass The Love On

SPOTLIGHT:

Rhodia

RP RATINGS:

Luna Dora

The Star:

Hashehadhisoatsyet

The Guardian:

King Arise

TOPSPEED:

Balranald

Daily Mail:

Armattiekan

D Express:

Luna Dora

Daily Mirror:

Pass The Love On

The Sun:

Pass The Love On

Daily Record:

Pass The Love On

The Times:

Rhodia

Telegraph:

Rhodia