August 21 / 19.05 Bangor-on-Dee

19.05

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Becks Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 0f 145y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Becks Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.20
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 225-61 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Extended her unbeaten record at this track to three when beating Eagle's Realm (contests the opening division) by 2l here 17 days ago (tongue-tie joined cheekpieces); 6lb higher but Charlie Maggs claims 10lb whereas Peter Kavanagh took off only 5lb last time; must have a chance.
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4th

1

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Carlisle

Simply Red

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Brian Ellison

held up in rear, steady headway on outer 3 out

9/2

3rd

7

5th Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:25 Catterick

Simply Red

11st 3lb

J: William Maggs

T: Brian Ellison

towards rear but in touch with leaders, headway 2 out, went third after 2 out, kept on

14/1

5th

5

(3)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Simply Red

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Four-time hurdle winner; had few chances on the Flat but her recent handicap debut saw her finish eighth of ten when a 50-1 shot; has new combination of accessories today but others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 545-12 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Suited by the drop back to 2m when a 6l winner at Uttoxeter (good) in May, his sixth start over hurdles; coped well with a 9lb rise to push a last-time-out winner close at Newton Abbot; up another 4lb but he's running well.
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4th

6

29th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

13:10 Wincanton

Getaway Tom

11st 4lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Tom Lacey

Progressive 5yo who doubled his tally for the season when rallying well for Cameron Iles at Worcester (2m, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month; could still have more to offer; respected.

7/2

1st

1

29th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Worcester

Getaway Tom

12st 0lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Tom Lacey

Improved to win quite comfortably at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in May, his sixth start over hurdles, and has finished second three consecutive times since; sports first-time tongue-tie today and capable 10lb claimer Cameron Iles is enlisted; likely to be right in the thick of things again.

4/1

2nd

2

2nd Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:27 Newton Abbot

Getaway Tom

11st 13lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Improved to win quite comfortably at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in May, his sixth start over hurdles, and finished second on both subsequent outings; lost out only narrowly to Sassified over C&D two runs ago; ought to be right in the thick of things again.

4/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 3487-8 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner but his last two wins came over fences; returned to hurdles for last four outings and hasn't been firing as he can.
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2nd

1

23rd Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

12:30 Market Rasen

Minella Plus

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

disputed lead, led after 1st

8/1

5th

6

11th Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:10 Ludlow

Minella Plus

11st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders

10/1

6th

2

6th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:18 Hexham

Minella Plus

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Best effort for some time when third at Bangor last month and may be able to build on that; five career wins have come in fields of six or fewer but too well handicapped now to be dismissed.

5/2

Form: 13-250 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Clear second when back over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in May but a little beneath that form since and 2m4f shouldn't have been an issue last time; others are a bit more intriguing.
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9th

1

22nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 109y

Class 5

15:18 Exeter

Cabrakan

12st 0lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Harriet Dickin

A dual hurdle winner for Milton Harris; well beaten on the Flat on first two starts for this stable in June and only made a satisfactory start to his chasing career when a well-held third at Plumpton (2m1f, good; second has won since) last month; has a fitness edge over some and not ruled out with that experience behind him, off 5lb lower.

11/2

3rd

4

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 214y

Class 4

16:20 Plumpton

Cabrakan

10st 13lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

Placed over hurdles for Milton Harris last autumn but returned from layoff with two poor Flat runs for new stable in June/July and has too much to prove on this chasing debut.

10/1

6th

4

(7)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Newmarket (July)

Cabrakan

9st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Harriet Dickin

Unraced beyond 1m4f on Flat but has scored over 2m and 2m4f as a hurdler; his significant Flat form was in 2022 and he was tailed off on recent return to Flat for new yard after eight months off; others have more pressing claims.

25/1

Form: 31 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Had some decent form on the Flat despite failing to win a race; has made a bright start over hurdles, last time making all on good to soft at Stratford; should make presence felt at this level on handicap debut.
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3rd

3

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Ludlow

Gifted Angel

11st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Jack Jones

3-8 over hurdles for Tom Dascombe (often with forcing tactics) and he won his first two on the Flat once joining this yard; solid fourth of 13 from the rear at Warwick (2m, good to soft; kept on) 11 days ago; respected.

6/1

4th

6

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Warwick

Gifted Angel

11st 10lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Jack Jones

Has won on the AW and over hurdles, with five victories combined; however, hasn't been on his game in either discipline on last four starts; bit to prove.

14/1

7th

12

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Gifted Angel

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Has won on the AW and over hurdles, with five victories combined; however, has managed only eighth in his last two races (1m6f/hurdle) and others have less to prove.

11/2

Form: 2114-0 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won two 2m juvenile hurdles last summer; made an encouraging return on the Flat but then ran moderately at Market Rasen when a 20-1 chance.
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3rd

4

(5)

16th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Lingfield (AW)

Rolypolymoly

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Robbie Llewellyn

towards rear

8/1

6th

12

(6)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

12:25 Lingfield (AW)

Rolypolymoly

9st 13lb

J: Mr Michael Try

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Chased home Blue Yonder in this race last year (blinkered first time); absent since finishing third in a 2m handicap here 355 days ago; perhaps best watched.

16/1

6th

12

(6)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

12:25 Lingfield (AW)

Rolypolymoly

9st 13lb

J: Mr Michael Try

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Chased home Blue Yonder in this race last year (blinkered first time); absent since finishing third in a 2m handicap here 355 days ago; perhaps best watched.

16/1

12/1

Form: 24653-

Last run: 133 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Went close in a juvenile hurdle last year (good to firm); well held in four handicaps but getting back on drier terrain definitely heightens interest.
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8th

4

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:00 Hexham

Asa

11st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Close third over hurdles at Wetherby (3m, soft) in January then won over fences at Catterick (3m1f, soft); ran pretty well when 5l third of three in Sedgefield chase (3m2f, good) last time; arrives in good heart and there can be optimism that she'll be fine now back down in trip; possible player.

4/1

3rd

3

19th Mar 2026

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

14:40 Sedgefield

Asa

11st 1lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Close third over hurdles at Wetherby (3m, soft) in January then made it 3-6 over fences when winning at Catterick (3m1f, soft); has won on good ground; it was a weak race last time but she's unexposed over fences and could still have more to offer in this sphere; respected.

9/4

Form: 16469/ D

Last run: 492 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Four wins divided between the Flat and hurdling; not at her best under either code the past 12 months ago and now back with his previous yard; others safer.
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9th

7

(4)

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Kherb

9st 3lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Tony Carroll

bumped start, led

25/1

8th

11

(9)

23rd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

13:25 Windsor

Al Kherb

10st 3lb

J: Miss Sarah Bowen

T: Tony Carroll

Two poor efforts since returning from over a year off, latterly over hurdles for Sarah Bowen; it's hard to know how much ability he retains and he doesn't have a great record on this sort of ground.

50/1

Form: 7P32-8 BF

Last run: 84 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Stays further with his wins coming at 2m3f and 2m6f; found disappointingly little for pressure last time at Cartmel but had wind surgery since then; dangerous to rule out off a competitive mark.
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10

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:12 Cartmel

Benito

10st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Well below best since returning from a long layoff this year, most recently when never-dangerous sixth behind Top Flight Century at Perth (2m4f, good) 18 days ago, and is yet to add to his C&D win in 2022.

20/1

6th

8

3rd Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:50 Perth

Benito

10st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Well below best since returning from a long layoff this year, and was tailed off in plating company when tried in a visor at Cartmel (2m1f) last time; cheekpieces are refitted here; needs to prove he still has what it takes.

20/1

11

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:10 Cartmel

Benito

11st 0lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won over 2m6f here in 2022 and ought to cope better than some of these if the ground softens but has not shown a great deal since returning from a long layoff this year; wore cheekpieces the last time; visor tried today.

16/1

Form: 679-

Last run: 207 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Capable on his day on the Flat but inconsistent and still to win; likely that he will improve on his modest hurdle form now sent into handicaps but wouldn't be one to bank on.
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8th

5

18th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Worcester

Swift Tuttle

11st 4lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won over hurdles off today's mark in 2023 and was placed on the Flat last autumn, but returned from a layoff with a heavy Flat defeat last month and he's tricky to weigh up on this first hurdling start for 603 days; tongue-tie (last used last May) is refitted.

10/1

8th

10

(6)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 5

17:30 Haydock

Swift Tuttle

10st 0lb

J: Miss Poppy Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Ridden last six starts by Poppy Wynne, first past the post at Doncaster (1m6f, good to soft) last July but disqualified for whip offence; solid sequence continued but there may be a question over his readiness today after a break; market may guide.

10/1

8th

10

(6)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 5

17:30 Haydock

Swift Tuttle

10st 0lb

J: Miss Poppy Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Ridden last six starts by Poppy Wynne, first past the post at Doncaster (1m6f, good to soft) last July but disqualified for whip offence; solid sequence continued but there may be a question over his readiness today after a break; market may guide.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.90
Straight Forecast £18.33
Tricast £110.65
Trifecta £119.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gifted Angel

The Guardian:

Simply Red

D Express:

Getaway Tom

RP RATINGS:

Gifted Angel

TOPSPEED:

Gifted Angel

POSTDATA:

Gifted Angel

The Times:

Gifted Angel

Telegraph:

Gifted Angel

Daily Mirror:

Gifted Angel

Daily Record:

Gifted Angel

Daily Mail:

Simply Red

The Sun:

Simply Red

The Star:

Simply Red