September 06 / 17.35 Bangor-on-Dee

17.35

Good

Bangor-On-Dee Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 0f 145y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Bangor-On-Dee Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.90
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 5840-

Last run: 165 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Shaped with promise in two of his three qualifying runs last autumn (2m3f-2m6f) but finished down the field on handicap debut in March (2m4f); drops in trip after another break; others appeal more.
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3

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:30 Worcester

Prolific Profile

11st 12lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

Three-time hurdle winner who had been in a good run of form until last time, though the winner of that Hereford race ran well in the Swinton last weekend; can go well if taking to fences.

10/1

3

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:30 Worcester

Prolific Profile

11st 12lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

Three-time hurdle winner who had been in a good run of form until last time, though the winner of that Hereford race ran well in the Swinton last weekend; can go well if taking to fences.

10/1

9th

4

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:13 Hereford

Prolific Profile

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Katy Price

Won three on the bounce earlier this season and probably produced even better form in defeat at Kempton recently behind one in form; solid chance.

5/1

Form: 4-1U66 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Just did enough to open account in Sedgefield chase (2m1f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in May but has not been in the same form again since; needs this switch back to hurdling to perk him up.
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6

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

15:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Tropical Talent

10st 8lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

In fairly good form over fences this spring and now 3lb lower than when going close in C&D (good) hurdle race in September; cheekpieces didn't appear to help much when used once last year but they're given another whirl today; big player if all goes to plan.

5/2

5th

6

6th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:48 Worcester

Tropical Talent

10st 9lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won off a similar mark over fences last May and ran creditably when favourite at Hereford most recently; more exposed than some of these rivals but has solid claims.

11/4

5th

6

6th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:48 Worcester

Tropical Talent

10st 9lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won off a similar mark over fences last May and ran creditably when favourite at Hereford most recently; more exposed than some of these rivals but has solid claims.

11/4

20/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 503/P-

Last run: 283 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
May not have handled soft ground when pulled up on handicap hurdle debut in November and remains unexposed in this sphere but has been out of form on the Flat lately and his tendency to race too freely is another worry.
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6

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

15:20 Hexham

Grifter

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

in rear, pulled up quickly before 3 out

8/1

6

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

15:20 Hexham

Grifter

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

in rear, pulled up quickly before 3 out

8/1

11th

12

31st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle

Grifter

10st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Has improved over hurdles this season, finishing third in a novice handicap at Bangor (2m, good) and second in a similar event at Perth (2m, good) last month; contender.

5/1

Form: 0768-

Last run: 164 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to useful hurdler Monviel; unable to land a significant blow in three novice hurdles in February/March (2m, good to soft/soft) but the switch to forecast good ground may enable improvement on handicap debut.
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7

20th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:20 Warwick

Pillar Rock

11st 1lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Had few chances and although he hasn't looked ahead of his mark in two handicap hurdles he has shaped promisingly while looking the type to improve with racing; likely candidate now switched to fences.

9/2

7

20th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:20 Warwick

Pillar Rock

11st 1lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Had few chances and although he hasn't looked ahead of his mark in two handicap hurdles he has shaped promisingly while looking the type to improve with racing; likely candidate now switched to fences.

9/2

6th

13

29th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 5

14:00 Chepstow

Pillar Rock

10st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Hung right in home straight and was unable to justify favouritism when fourth on seasonal/handicap debut at Bangor (2m, good) last month but that form has worked out well, and he could still have a bigger run in him.

4/1

Form: 35-285

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Went close on handicap debut at Market Rasen (2m, good) in May and was very respectable fifth at Stratford (2m, good to firm) recently, having again raced prominently; could still have a bigger run in him; shortlisted.
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7th

7

31st Jan 2025

Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

14:35 Catterick

Cofficionado

10st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders on outer, not fluent 6th, lost position 7th, weakened before 3 out

13/2

7th

7

31st Jan 2025

Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

14:35 Catterick

Cofficionado

10st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

0-12 and no match for Pescatorius when second over C&D (good) latest, but that was still an encouraging effort on his second chase start and he's 7lb better off with the winner; has shown ability on soft ground; chance.

13/2

2nd

7

28th Dec 2024

Good

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

13:33 Catterick

Cofficionado

10st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st

5/4

Form: 354-

Last run: 265 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Placed against own age-group on hurdle debut at Wetherby (2m, good) last autumn and contested quite valuable juvenile hurdles on other two starts last season; still unexposed in this sphere but recent Flat form does not inspire confidence.
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9

(10)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

18:45 Windsor

Walk The Moon

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Kept on for third in recent selling handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, good; behind Velvet Vulcan), making the frame in his fourth consecutive Flat race, but career strike-rate now stands at 0-31.

12/1

8

(6)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield

Walk The Moon

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Tony Carroll

0-24 on the Flat but he wasn't running badly in this sphere prior to finishing tailed off over hurdles three weeks ago; not ruled out from this career-low mark with Oisin Murphy taking over.

4/1

9th

6

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:10 Stratford

Walk The Moon

11st 3lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Tony Carroll

0-24 on the Flat and 0-5 over hurdles; not seen over jumps since 38l defeat in 2m2f handicap here in October and his tendency to race too freely is always a worry.

50/1

Form: P6/P-U

Last run: 108 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Fair on the Flat in 2022 but has not shown a great deal over hurdles; unseated rider at fourth flight when 125-1 for handicap hurdle debut in May; returns from 108-day break here.
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7th

7

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:48 Newcastle (AW)

Last Mission

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Maurice Barnes

led at steady pace

20/1

7th

7

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:48 Newcastle (AW)

Last Mission

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Maurice Barnes

led at steady pace

20/1

7th

7

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Last Mission

11st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Maurice Barnes

Fair on the Flat in 2022 but has not shown a great deal over hurdles; unseated rider at fourth flight when 125-1 for handicap hurdle debut in May; returns from 108-day break here.

50/1

Form: 322127 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Below form on soft ground a fortnight ago but has generally done well for new stable since the spring, most notably when winning narrowly at Hexham (2m, good) in June; headgear switched today; contender if back on song.
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5th

5

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle

Huit Reflets

11st 6lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Experienced chaser; won at Sedgefield on Boxing Day (2m, good to soft) and placed all three starts since, last time finishing runner-up at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft); contender.

5/2

2nd

6

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

14:07 Sedgefield

Huit Reflets

11st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Running consistently well since August, winning here (2m, good to soft) on Boxing Day and finishing a close second of five over this C&D (good to soft) ten days ago; has the same mark as last time and holds solid claims.

5/2

2nd

5

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

13:40 Sedgefield

Huit Reflets

11st 3lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mark Walford

Currently in a consistent vein of form; opened his chase account in Sedgefield contest (2m, good to soft) on Boxing Day, beating Dixie Cowboy and taking record here to 3321; ran creditably at Catterick (2m3f) since; solid claims.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 68-55P

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Bettered low-key hurdle debut when respectable fifth at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) in July but was pulled up after racing too freely on her latest outing and is tricky to predict on this handicap debut.
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9th

3

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Miss Mink

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Bettered low-key hurdle debut when respectable fifth at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) in July but was pulled up after racing too freely on her latest outing and is tricky to predict on this handicap debut.

10/1

8

21st Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Worcester

Miss Mink

11st 1lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Henry Daly

Just about her best run yet when beaten just over 7l in a 2m soft-ground maiden at Uttoxeter; more needed and she probably needs further.

14/1

5th

12

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:40 Uttoxeter

Miss Mink

11st 0lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Henry Daly

Not disgraced in the first of her two bumpers in the autumn but beaten about 60l when fifth on last month's hurdling debut at Bangor (2m3f, good).

20/1

20/1

Form: 877

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Lowly rated maiden on the Flat; not disgraced in two novice hurdles in July and now makes her handicap hurdle debut from a lowly mark but still makes only limited appeal.
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10th

11

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Vertical

10st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Humphrey

Lowly rated maiden on the Flat; not disgraced in two novice hurdles in July and now makes her handicap hurdle debut from a lowly mark but still makes only limited appeal.

20/1

7th

10

26th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:10 Uttoxeter

Vertical

10st 9lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Humphrey

Modest maiden on the Flat; soundly beaten after racing too freely in two Worcester novice hurdles (both 2m, good) for new stable this month.

100/1

7th

10

18th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Worcester

Vertical

10st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Humphrey

Modest maiden on the Flat; pulled hard and was always towards rear when 125-1 for recent stable/hurdle debut over C&D.

100/1

Form: /0-590

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Always behind when a big-priced outsider for recent Stratford handicap and has now been unplaced all six hurdling starts; 1lb wrong here; cheekpieces refitted; difficult to enthuse over.
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11th

12

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Strip Light

10st 5lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Paula Smith

Always behind when a big-priced outsider for recent Stratford handicap and has now been unplaced all six hurdling starts; 1lb wrong here; cheekpieces refitted; difficult to enthuse over.

66/1

14th

14

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:55 Stratford

Strip Light

10st 3lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Paula Smith

Placed on the Flat but a longstanding maiden and very opposable on hurdle form.

66/1

9th

9

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:50 Market Rasen

Strip Light

10st 6lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Paula Smith

0-22 when trained in Ireland (raced mainly on the Flat), and soundly beaten on both starts since reverted to hurdling for new stable; has lowly mark for this handicap hurdle debut but still makes only limited appeal.

33/1

Form: /09F-2

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Unexposed mare who ran big race in defeat when second on stable/handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July, form that has been very well advertised by the winner since; must be considered here.
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8th

2

18th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 5

14:40 Leicester

Cotoneaster

11st 12lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

took keen hold, led, hit 3rd, joined 3 out, headed before 2 out, soon weakened

14/1

8th

2

18th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 5

14:40 Leicester

Cotoneaster

11st 12lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

took keen hold, led, hit 3rd, joined 3 out, headed before 2 out, soon weakened

14/1

10

29th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 5

14:00 Chepstow

Cotoneaster

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ryan Potter

Belied 50-1 odds when second to dual subsequent winner on stable/handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July and had excuse when pulled up last month (irregular heartbeat); can make presence felt if all is well here.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.20
Straight Forecast £25.26
Tricast £404.03
Trifecta £358.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Pillar Rock

SPOTLIGHT:

Cotoneaster

Telegraph:

Walk The Moon

Daily Mail:

Vertical

The Times:

Pillar Rock

D Express:

Pillar Rock

The Sun:

Pillar Rock

The Star:

Pillar Rock

RP RATINGS:

Cotoneaster

The Guardian:

Cotoneaster

Daily Mirror:

Cotoneaster

Daily Record:

Cotoneaster