August 21 / 19.35 Bangor-on-Dee

19.35

Good

September Meeting Tribute To Queen Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 3f 123y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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September Meeting Tribute To Queen Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3/4/5-

Last run: 259 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has done her winning on the Flat (2m soft-ground handicaps) but there have been promising signs over hurdles; too keen when well beaten in her latest handicap at Lingfield eight months ago; only had four starts in this discipline and open to improvement now with Dan Skelton.
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1st

1

21st Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

19:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Flat White

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has done her winning on the Flat (2m soft-ground handicaps) but there have been promising signs over hurdles; too keen when well beaten in her latest handicap at Lingfield eight months ago; only had four starts in this discipline and open to improvement now with Dan Skelton.

13/8

5th

6

5th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Lingfield

Flat White

11st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Won two handicaps at Catterick (2m, soft) in late summer and ran creditably in defeat last time; they were on the Flat but she's also of interest based on her three minor honours from three attempts over hurdles, most recently in a 2m handicap at Sandown last December; needs a look.

4/1

3rd

3

(2)

3rd Oct 2022

Soft

2m 2f 2y

Class 5

15:05 Pontefract

Flat White

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Lucy Wadham

taken down early, led, pushed along from over 2f out, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra when lost second inside final furlong

13/8

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 6P-305

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Best form when third in a Ludlow maiden for Michael Scudamore; not offered much in two runs for this yard (this headgear last time) and has only dropped 3lb.
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9

2nd Feb 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:55 Southwell

Sinurita

10st 8lb

J: Thomasina Eyston

T: Neil Mulholland

Second at Bangor (2m3f, good) last August but only one echo of that in her three starts since; unraced under rules beyond an extended 2m5f.

16/1

10th

6

30th Nov 2023

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

15:45 Taunton

Sinurita

11st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Neil Mulholland

Second to an improver at Bangor in August (2m3f, good); dropped out tamely when favourite next time and did something similar at Fakenham 17 days ago (2m4f); now has questions to answer.

11/2

4th

6

13th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

14:40 Fakenham

Sinurita

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Neil Mulholland

Had few chances and put up an improved show when second of ten to an improver at Bangor in August (2m3f, good); weakened quickly and pulled up next time, though (favourite), so has some questions to answer.

4/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 767P-5 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in three AW races before beaten in the region of 12l on return to jumping at Stratford (2m2f, good); today's stiffer stamina test should work in her favour.
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6th

8

9th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Huntingdon

Quiet Thunder

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Hollinshead

in touch with leaders, mistake and dropped to rear 3rd

25/1

6th

8

9th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Huntingdon

Quiet Thunder

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Sole win from 25 starts came in a novice hurdle in June 2022; fit from Flat and continues down the weights as a hurdler but others are more persuasive.

25/1

5th

10

(2)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Quiet Thunder

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

midfield

20/1

Form: 99-632

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden but looks mildly progressive after pushing the favourite to within a length at Worcester (2m4f, good); this may take a bit more winning, though.
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3rd

12

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:05 Taunton

Nowyouvebinandunit

10st 2lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Longstanding maiden but bang there in two 2m5f handicaps at Fontwell (good to soft; in cheekpieces) before struggling there last time on heavy (first-time visor); can be given another chance; 2lb wrong but a 3lb claimer takes over.

16/1

12

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

16:50 Fontwell

Nowyouvebinandunit

10st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

0-15 over hurdles but was creditable second at Stratford (2m6f, good to soft) in March and caught the eye making headway from the rear on consecutive 2m7f starts in June/July; 1lb wrong here but could have a say.

8/1

6th

13

16th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:10 Uttoxeter

Nowyouvebinandunit

10st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

0-14 over hurdles but hasn't been with Neil Mulholland all that long and caught the eye making smooth headway from the rear at Bangor (2m7f, good; finished fourth) last month; could have a say.

9/1

Form: -87663

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces fitted the last twice, beaten about 20l in a 2m4f handicap before making no impression behind a front-running winner on her return to maiden company (beaten 27l); being 7lb out of the weights is no help.
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9th

13

17th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 100y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Araglen Star

10st 13lb

J: Diarmuid Moloney

T: S M O’Donoghue

prominent, no impression before 4 out

25/1

12th

17

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 120y

17:05 Cork

Araglen Star

10st 13lb

J: John Shinnick

T: S M O’Donoghue

midfield, slow jump 3rd

33/1

12th

17

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 120y

17:05 Cork

Araglen Star

10st 13lb

J: John Shinnick

T: S M O’Donoghue

midfield, slow jump 3rd

33/1

Form: 2846-3

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Back from a lengthy break to finish third at Uttoxeter and, although beaten some 15l, she could strip fitter this time; has dropped a good way down the weights.
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7th

6

10th Sep 2023

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

14:00 Fontwell

Galah

11st 9lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Milton Harris

Has become well handicapped but failed to build upon a satisfactory reappearance run when only sixth (behind Sinurita and Quiet Thunder) at Bangor (2m3f, good) three weeks ago and comes here with a bit to prove.

12/1

6th

6

21st Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

19:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Galah

11st 0lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Milton Harris

Back from a lengthy break to finish third at Uttoxeter and, although beaten some 15l, she could strip fitter this time; has dropped a good way down the weights.

14/1

3rd

4

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:55 Uttoxeter

Galah

11st 4lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Milton Harris

Similar profile to My Little Toni, having scored just once over hurdles and been absent since last autumn; on a handy mark but the betting may prove best guide to expectations.

14/1

Form: 31-866 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won off this mark at Carlisle in March (2m1f, heavy) but beaten 20l or more in her three subsequent runs; hood fitted in a hope of turning things around.
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9th

4

3rd Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Worcester

Toughasoldboots

11st 2lb

J: Abbie McCain

T: Donald McCain

Now 3lb lower than when winning at Carlisle (2m1f, heavy) in March but has been out of form this season (four runs) and is not yet proven over this far.

14/1

7th

4

21st Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

19:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Toughasoldboots

11st 3lb

J: Abbie McCain

T: Donald McCain

Won off this mark at Carlisle in March (2m1f, heavy) but beaten 20l or more in her three subsequent runs; hood fitted in a hope of turning things around.

12/1

6th

3

19th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:40 Uttoxeter

Toughasoldboots

11st 6lb

J: Abbie McCain

T: Donald McCain

Defied similar mark at Carlisle (2m1f, heavy) in March but tailed off twice since when good ground was no excuse; bit to prove all of a sudden.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0/4148 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
First-time cheekpieces did the trick when 5l to the good over 2m4f at Uttoxeter (good to soft) in June; subsequent efforts leave her with questions to answer now.
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11th

11

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Fabreze

11st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

took keen hold, disputed lead, led clearly 2nd, headed after 4 out, soon weakened

25/1

8th

3

21st Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

19:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Fabreze

11st 7lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Sheila Lewis

First-time cheekpieces did the trick when 5l to the good over 2m4f at Uttoxeter (good to soft) in June; subsequent efforts leave her with questions to answer now.

12/1

8th

2

23rd Jul 2023

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:20 Stratford

Fabreze

11st 11lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Sheila Lewis

Won comfortably at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) and 2m6f seemed to stretch her at Cartmel (good to soft); however, new mark has since kicked in so now 5lb higher.

8/1

Form: 41-225

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner; well beaten in her latest maiden but her 9l defeats before that were fairly encouraging with a view to this sort of mark; not ruled out.
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9th

5

21st Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

19:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Teeceethree

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Bumper winner; well beaten in her latest maiden but her 9l defeats before that were fairly encouraging with a view to this sort of mark; not ruled out.

7/1

5th

11

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Worcester

Teeceethree

10st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Bumper winner; better of two hurdle efforts when second over 2m here last month (no match for winner); that isn't great form but she is bred to stay well so the marked step up in trip could be just the ticket.

100/30

2nd

10

21st Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Worcester

Teeceethree

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Bumper winner last September; first start since when no threat to the winner on hurdle debut a month ago; likely to do better but will need to if she is to beat a few of these.

13/2

Form: 8-3361 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a C&D maiden (good) 17 days ago when she jumped well out in front and dominated; beaten 12l in her only previous handicap but will fare better this time if replicating that latest effort.
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7th

4

7th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

On Cloud Nine

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

midfield

8/1

2nd

6

21st Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:30 Fakenham

On Cloud Nine

10st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

pressed leader, led before 3 out

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £26.30
Straight Forecast £21.58
Tricast £128.05
Trifecta £199.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Flat White

Daily Mail:

On Cloud Nine

Telegraph:

Nowyouvebinandunit

POSTDATA:

Toughasoldboots

The Star:

On Cloud Nine

Daily Record:

On Cloud Nine

The Guardian:

Nowyouvebinandunit

Daily Mirror:

Nowyouvebinandunit

RP RATINGS:

Flat White

The Times:

Flat White

D Express:

Flat White

The Sun:

Flat White