October 29 / 14.22 Bangor-on-Dee

14.22

Good To Soft

North West National Hunt Racing Club Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £7393.4
  • 3m 0f 30y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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North West National Hunt Racing Club Handicap Chase

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 4-F2U2

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 8yo; twice runner-up over hurdles and, although he never threatened to beat him, his latest Worcester conqueror was Potters Charm who won so well at Cheltenham on Friday; has to be of interest off this mark now sent chasing; should stay 3m.
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1st

5

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

14:22 Bangor-on-Dee

Chancycourt

11st 12lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

Lightly raced 8yo; twice runner-up over hurdles and, although he never threatened to beat him, his latest Worcester conqueror was Potters Charm who won so well at Cheltenham on Friday; has to be of interest off this mark now sent chasing; should stay 3m.

5/1

1st

5

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

14:22 Bangor-on-Dee

Chancycourt

11st 12lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

Lightly raced 8yo; twice runner-up over hurdles and, although he never threatened to beat him, his latest Worcester conqueror was Potters Charm who won so well at Cheltenham on Friday; has to be of interest off this mark now sent chasing; should stay 3m.

5/1

2nd

2

27th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Worcester

Chancycourt

11st 4lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

Back to around his best on June's second of 14 at Southwell (2m4.5f, good), albeit hanging left for pressure; jumping mishaps either side of that effort have underlined his status of capable but risky.

6/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: /P5P-3

Last run: 175 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Placed in a point and on bumper debut; easily his best run in four attempts over hurdles was his latest at Ffos Las (2m6f, good to soft) when close up at odds of 150-1; interesting handicap/chase debutant as he's bred for it.
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6

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:38 Ludlow

Ultra Beat

11st 3lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Henry Daly

11th attempt under rules when off the mark in a seven-runner handicap at Southwell (3m, good) four weeks ago with a second-time visor; 3lb higher today but has a big shout if that performance is repeated.

7/4

6

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:38 Ludlow

Ultra Beat

11st 3lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Henry Daly

11th attempt under rules when off the mark in a seven-runner handicap at Southwell (3m, good) four weeks ago with a second-time visor; 3lb higher today but has a big shout if that performance is repeated.

7/4

1st

2

27th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:35 Southwell

Ultra Beat

11st 13lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Henry Daly

midfield, mistake 10th

7/2

25/1

  • Place: £14.30

Form: P8F5P-

Last run: 205 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner; failed to fire on all cylinders last season but she's back on a good mark and has a lot in her favour; wouldn't be too dismissive.
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1st

3

22nd Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

15:27 Bangor-on-Dee

Lazy Sunday

11st 12lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Richard Mitford-Slade

All three chase wins in 2023, at 2m3f-2m5f (good and good to soft) so is on a losing run but she's been in good form on soft over the winter and the return to good ground will be appreciated; in the mix.

6/1

2nd

3

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:05 Leicester

Lazy Sunday

11st 13lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Richard Mitford-Slade

disputed lead, pressed leader before 8th, raced in second before 4 out, no chance with winner run-in

5/2

Form: 12144- D

Last run: 186 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Last season was highly productive and consistent; final efforts show that he can deal with this career-high mark and, although a winner at 4m, he's quick enough for 3m; respected.
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6th

10

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Breeze Of Wind

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

Pulled up two runs ago but solid efforts in defeat on either side of that and he's an assured stayer at this trip; the blinkers are new, as were the cheekpieces when third at Kelso last month.

10/1

3rd

5

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 39y

Class 2

15:13 Kelso

Breeze Of Wind

10st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

Strong stayer who was 6lb out of the weights when runner-up in the Scottish Borders National here in December; off the same mark for this but has to bounce back from a pretty poor run at Bangor; cheekpieces added.

12/1

Form: 11F37- D

Last run: 213 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Mark took a severe hit for winning four handicap hurdles last season, with the latest at Hereford a rout (3m1f, good to soft); 14lb higher than that day and lost his form afterwards; should be as good over fences but returns with his yard quiet.
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3

9th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

16:15 Plumpton

Hill Of Tara

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Four-time hurdle winner who made it 0-5 over fences when running no race at Uttoxeter in December; that was on heavy ground but he went well in the mud in 2023 and 2024, and is well handicapped if he can get his act together over fences.

8/1

6th

5

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:47 Fontwell

Hill Of Tara

11st 6lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

In great form over hurdles last winter with four wins at up to 3m2f; has been generally disappointing since last success though, and was pulled up over fences at Leicester (2m6f, soft) in February; still unexposed in this sphere but he needs to bounce back after another break.

7/1

6th

5

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:47 Fontwell

Hill Of Tara

11st 6lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

In great form over hurdles last winter with four wins at up to 3m2f; has been generally disappointing since last success though, and was pulled up over fences at Leicester (2m6f, soft) in February; still unexposed in this sphere but he needs to bounce back after another break.

7/1

Form: 342-58

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two of his six hurdle starts but was beaten a long way on his handicap debut last month and just 2lb lower for this chase debut.
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6th

2

26th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Warwick

New Order

11st 12lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Weakened when well-beaten third at Doncaster (3m2f, soft) last month and needs to bounce back; however, he was running very well in defeat otherwise this winter (3m/3m1f, good-soft) and this C&D winner will be in the mix if back on song this afternoon.

100/30

3rd

7

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 1y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

New Order

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Charlie Longsdon

Seems to be adding some consistency to his game and has been bang there in his last three handicap chases (3m-3m1f), latterly chasing home Dartmoor Pirate here; he does look in the grip of the handicapper but he'll probably run well once more.

7/1

2nd

9

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 1

14:05 Doncaster

New Order

10st 12lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Three wins during last season's first campaign over fences (2m3f-3m, including on soft) and this front-runner has run well to be placed on his last two starts, most recently when just outstayed over Cheltenham's stiff, extended 3m1f; today's 3m around a flat track could prove ideal.

12/1

Form: -231P3 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in June when in first-time cheekpieces (on good ground) and not far off that form when third at Warwick last month; each-way claims with fitness assured.
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9th

7

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:47 Uttoxeter

Exmoor Forest

11st 9lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

Placed in three consecutive chases during the winter (2m7f-3m, good to soft) but this first hurdling start since March 2024 comes after a five-month break, so his fitness must be taken on trust.

12/1

2

18th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:35 Taunton

Exmoor Forest

11st 10lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

Creditable third over C&D (good to soft) in December, after a wind op, and probably bettered that performance when filling same position at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last month; remains on a workable mark and seems likely to be right in the thick of things again.

9/2

Form: 33314- BF

Last run: 188 days

W: 12st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner who added a mares' novice chase at Warwick in March (2m4f, soft); beaten 12l back in a handicap at Uttoxeter when 3m on soft ground shouldn't have troubled her; not on a bad mark though if on her game after a summer break.
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9

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 4

14:50 Ayr

Anti Bridgie

10st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

A fairly useful winning hurdler/chaser but she has been pulled up all three starts over fences this season, latest at Huntingdon (3m) in January; has lots to prove back in this sphere.

25/1

7

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

15:40 Huntingdon

Anti Bridgie

11st 5lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

raced in second behind clear leader, reminders and lost position with one circuit to go, dropped to rear 14th, struggling when eased and pulled up after 15th

20/1

7

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

15:40 Huntingdon

Anti Bridgie

11st 5lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

raced in second behind clear leader, reminders and lost position with one circuit to go, dropped to rear 14th, struggling when eased and pulled up after 15th

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: PU5P6- D

Last run: 188 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Four wins for previous connections evenly split between hurdles and fences; on a dangerous mark and his new, up-and-coming yard could easily get him back on track; trip/ground fine.
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4

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

16:05 Wetherby

East Street

11st 10lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Moved to this yard last season and won three in a row towards the end of last year (2m4f/3m, good to soft/soft); disappointing subsequently but perhaps a break will have helped and he's down to a handy mark; interesting to see how he goes in the betting.

20/1

4

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

16:05 Wetherby

East Street

11st 10lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Moved to this yard last season and won three in a row towards the end of last year (2m4f/3m, good to soft/soft); disappointing subsequently but perhaps a break will have helped and he's down to a handy mark; interesting to see how he goes in the betting.

20/1

1

23rd Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:20 Carlisle

East Street

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: James Owen

always behind

14/1

Form: 942314

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on chase debut last September; didn't appear to fancy it then, though that's often the case over hurdles and he still won at Warwick last month (3m2f, good to soft); ran okay last time when again requiring some mid-race driving; others preferred.
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3rd

2

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Stans The Man

11st 12lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Ella Pickard

Won this race in 2025 (good ground) and returned to form towards end of last season, latterly when second to recent big-race winner Havaila in Sussex National at Plumpton (3m4f, good); high on the list.

4/1

2nd

7

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 104y

Class 2

16:25 Plumpton

Stans The Man

11st 0lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Ella Pickard

Won two in a row last May (3m5f/3m3f, good) and returned to form to win at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) last month following a break; this 9yo has never defied a mark this high but it may be within range if he's once more at the top of his game.

10/1

1st

4

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

15:40 Wincanton

Stans The Man

12st 0lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Ella Pickard

Standard-bearer for his yard; mixed bag in class 3s since the autumn, but back down to his last winning mark of May 2025 and zero stamina concerns; ground coming right again (all wins on good or good to soft).

10/1

Form: 44466- D

Last run: 189 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Very well handicapped on old form but, following a layoff, never really got going for his new yard last season; cheekpieces did nothing when tried two starts ago.
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2

5th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Oscar Robertson

11st 13lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

in touch with leaders, lost ground and ridden with one circuit to go

25/1

2

5th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Oscar Robertson

11st 13lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

in touch with leaders, lost ground and ridden with one circuit to go, lost touch before 3 out

25/1

8

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

14:22 Bangor-on-Dee

Oscar Robertson

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

Very well handicapped on old form but, following a layoff, never really got going for his new yard last season; cheekpieces did nothing when tried two starts ago.

25/1

Form: 47-33P D

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Chase/hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott last summer; beaten single-figure lengths in 3m handicap chases on first two runs for Kerry Lee so remains capable; had wind surgery since pulling up three months ago; has a chance.
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5

16th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Walking The Walk

11st 8lb

J: David Bass

T: Kerry Lee

Conversion rate of just 2-27 over fences; several long absences following his last win in summer 2023, and hasn't been since a 47l last of five finishers in this race last year; best watched.

16/1

5th

2

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Walking The Walk

12st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

Started off for Kerry Lee with two pretty good thirds in early part of last season, the latter over C&D on good ground, but was pulled up in refitted cheekpieces (retained) on next two outings and it's hard to know what to expect from him after a 200-day absence.

16/1

5th

2

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Walking The Walk

12st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

Started off for Kerry Lee with two pretty good thirds in early part of last season, the latter over C&D on good ground, but was pulled up in refitted cheekpieces (retained) on next two outings and it's hard to know what to expect from him after a 200-day absence.

16/1

Form: 5131B- BF

Last run: 199 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won two of his first three starts after a wind operation and was 2-1 favourite when brought down mid-race at Chepstow when last seen in April; does not always look wildly enthusiastic but will be competitive should he fancy it.
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3

19th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:40 Warwick

King Of Brazil

11st 11lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

Two wins over fences at about 2m4f (soft and heavy) during early 2024; hasn't matched that in ten starts since and was never competitive when pulled up at Ffos Las (2m, soft) on his reappearance ten days ago; new headgear combination needs to spark a revival.

12/1

5th

1

10th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

16:53 Hereford

King Of Brazil

12st 0lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

2-13 over fences, with the wins over about 2m4f in the mud last February and March; second off a career-low mark at Lingfield (2m, soft) this February, followed by a respectable show in first-time cheekpieces, but today's trip and forecast good ground both ask major questions.

9/2

5th

1

10th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

16:53 Hereford

King Of Brazil

12st 0lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

2-13 over fences, with the wins over about 2m4f in the mud last February and March; second off a career-low mark at Lingfield (2m, soft) this February, followed by a respectable show in first-time cheekpieces, but today's trip and forecast good ground both ask major questions.

9/2

Form: 98P26-

Last run: 196 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent so far; went close in a Chepstow handicap hurdle (2m3f, soft) in first-time cheekpieces but tailed off next time and now goes chasing with no headgear; others look safer propositions.
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8th

4

6th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

15:30 Ffos Las

Monbari

11st 11lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Rebecca Curtis

11-race maiden; emerged from spell in the doldrums with respectable fourth here (2m3f, heavy) in February, but was safely held over that trip on good ground at Chepstow last month; back up to 3m today; others look safer.

10/1

8th

4

6th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

15:30 Ffos Las

Monbari

11st 11lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Rebecca Curtis

11-race maiden; emerged from spell in the doldrums with respectable fourth here (2m3f, heavy) in February, but was safely held over that trip on good ground at Chepstow last month; back up to 3m today; others look safer.

10/1

7th

1

16th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

16:47 Chepstow

Monbari

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Rebecca Curtis

Good to see him complete last time and was only about 6l off the winner at Ffos Las (2m3f, heavy), where dropping back in trip helped; now 2lb lower than when a close second over hurdles here last April; may prefer softer ground but interesting otherwise.

8/1

Non-runners

Brook Bay, On The Platform

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £47.00
Straight Forecast £45.94
Tricast £1828.31
Trifecta £2506.50

Selections

The Guardian:

Ultra Beat

POSTDATA:

Exmoor Forest

Daily Mirror:

Breeze Of Wind

SPOTLIGHT:

East Street

The Times:

Anti Bridgie

The Star:

Brook Bay

Telegraph:

Hill Of Tara

WEST COUNTRY:

Stans The Man

Daily Record:

On The Platform

TOPSPEED:

Oscar Robertson

D Express:

Ultra Beat

Daily Mail:

Exmoor Forest

The Sun:

Breeze Of Wind

RP RATINGS:

East Street