October 29 / 15.32 Bangor-on-Dee

15.32

Good To Soft

Wrexham Business & Community Awards Charities Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 1f 77y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Wrexham Business & Community Awards Charities Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: P431-

Last run: 222 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Just her fourth run over hurdles when beating four rivals in a 2m soft-ground handicap at Ludlow in March (3lb lower); bred for fences and has the scope for them, so definitely considered.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

13:37 Southwell

Dromlac Jury

10st 4lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Hurdle winner at Ludlow (2m, soft); two decent runs over fences this season, last time finishing fourth at Warwick (2m, soft); each-way chance.

4/1

2

19th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:40 Warwick

Dromlac Jury

11st 11lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Won over hurdles (2m, soft) last March; five starts over fences and has run respectably in four of them, including when third of nine at Worcester (2m, good) on her return last month; winner was a good second at Aintree next time; respected from the same mark.

3/1

3rd

9

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

13:30 Worcester

Dromlac Jury

10st 5lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

0-4 over fences but ran well to be third in a Cheltenham handicap for mares in April, finishing close up behind Somespring Special who recently won well at Chepstow; lurks off the lowest weight and could play a part.

7/1

Form: 57317- D

Last run: 220 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Disappointed on handicap debut over hurdles here in March but won a maiden the time before at Carlisle (2m1f, heavy) and, with a pointing background, fences now look the way forward.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

15:15 Doncaster

Professor Klump

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Held on gamely to win heavy-ground maiden at Carlisle (2m1f) in February but was soundly beaten in both handicaps since, the latter his seasonal/chase debut last month; reverts to hurdling with a point to prove.

14/1

10th

1

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

15:15 Doncaster

Professor Klump

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

disputed lead, not fluent 1st, soon prominent, not fluent 2nd

14/1

2

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

15:32 Bangor-on-Dee

Professor Klump

11st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders, mistake 5th, soon lost ground

12/1

Form: 4170-2

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
A 10l winner over hurdles last season (off 10lb lower) before losing his way; perked up by the switch to fences when second at Stratford (2m3f, soft), though the winner barely went a yard early on and still managed to win; there are doubts as to the strength of that form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

12th Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

12:28 Huntingdon

Libor Lad

11st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Dennis

in touch with leaders

20/1

4

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

12:50 Market Rasen

Libor Lad

11st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: David Dennis

midfield, bad mistake and unseated 2nd

20/1

4

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

12:50 Market Rasen

Libor Lad

11st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: David Dennis

midfield, bad mistake and unseated 2nd

20/1

Form: 123-81 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Probably fortunate to win at Worcester (2m, soft; clear leader fell at last fence), his second run after a layoff; however, off the same mark for this and he did make quite a mistake two out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

18th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Lingfield

Mutual Respect

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Has a solid record over fences, with plenty of places alongside three wins in 15 attempts; might strip fitter for his Bangor run which followed wind surgery.

4/1

3rd

8

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Mutual Respect

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Three chase wins, the latest in this race 12 months ago off the very same mark; could be interesting after wind surgery and recent rain welcomed.

8/1

3rd

8

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Mutual Respect

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Three chase wins, the latest in this race 12 months ago off the very same mark; could be interesting after wind surgery and recent rain welcomed.

8/1

Form: P111-7

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Rattled off a hat-trick in 2m handicaps last winter after joining this yard, on good, heavy and soft ground; didn't win any of them by far so remains on a competitive mark, but he did drop out very tamely on his recent return at Ffos Las.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 2f 208y

Class 4

15:23 Hereford

Johnny Mac

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Matt Sheppard

Coped with varying conditions when completing a hat-trick last season in 2m chases; this campaign isn't going half as well and this new headgear combination did nothing for him last time.

10/1

8

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 2f 208y

Class 4

15:23 Hereford

Johnny Mac

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Matt Sheppard

Coped with varying conditions when completing a hat-trick last season in 2m chases; this campaign isn't going half as well and this new headgear combination did nothing for him last time.

10/1

7th

6

31st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

14:55 Warwick

Johnny Mac

10st 12lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

towards rear but in touch with leaders

13/2

Form: 3323- BF

Last run: 187 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 10l by Professor Klump in a heavy-ground maiden hurdle in February but later improved to finish a close third on his handicap debut at Huntingdon in April (2m3f, good); goes chasing with low mileage and armed with the 4yo allowance.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

20th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:20 Warwick

Copernic Du Mazet

11st 7lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Lightly raced 4yo who was close up in the second of two handicap hurdles (2m3f, good) but was poised to better that by some way when misjudging the second last and coming down on his chase debut at Bangor (2m1f, soft) 22 days ago; major player if none the worse.

2/1

Form: P2U2-6

Last run: 175 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two of her first four handicaps over hurdles but was well beaten in the latest; wouldn't be handicapped out of this if taking to fences (0-2 in points).
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

14th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

17:40 Warwick

Orbys River

11st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Sam Allwood

chased clear leader, mistake 1st, soon dropped to midfield, not fluent 4 out, not fluent 3 out, some headway on turn before 2 out, weakened approaching last

9/4

5th

3

14th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

17:40 Warwick

Orbys River

11st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Sam Allwood

chased clear leader, mistake 1st, soon dropped to midfield, not fluent 4 out, not fluent 3 out, some headway on turn before 2 out, weakened approaching last

9/4

1st

7

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

14:52 Bangor-on-Dee

Orbys River

10st 6lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Sam Allwood

Caused 22-1 surprise at Market Rasen (2m1f, good to soft) in January and backed up that performance with keeping-on second at Market Rasen (2m1f, good to soft) soon afterwards but her form dipped last month and she needs to rebound.

7/1

Form: 4/4P6- CD

Last run: 203 days

W: 10st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Last success came over C&D but in early 2021; two runs this year, pulling up in a claiming hurdle before the last one to finish on his return to fences; out of the weights.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

15:32 Bangor-on-Dee

Man Of The North

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

in touch with leaders, lost ground after 5th

33/1

8

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

15:32 Bangor-on-Dee

Man Of The North

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Last success came over C&D but in early 2021; two runs this year, pulling up in a claiming hurdle before the last one to finish on his return to fences; out of the weights.

33/1

6th

7

9th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

15:30 Hereford

Man Of The North

10st 7lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

The last of this veteran's three wins was in early 2021 in a 2m1f handicap chase at Bangor; last seen three months ago pulling up in a claiming hurdle; others safer.

20/1

Form: 7-0P56

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Failed to show much over hurdles and he's out of the weights for chase/handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

15:32 Bangor-on-Dee

Connolly

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

in touch with leaders

100/1

9

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

15:32 Bangor-on-Dee

Connolly

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Failed to show much over hurdles and he's out of the weights for chase/handicap debut.

100/1

6th

4

9th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

15:05 Ludlow

Connolly

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

A well-beaten outsider on all three hurdling starts for new stable this summer (2m-2m4f) and can't be recommended here.

100/1

Selections

Telegraph:

Libor Lad

RP RATINGS:

Mutual Respect

SPOTLIGHT:

Copernic Du Mazet

D Express:

Dromlac Jury

WEST COUNTRY:

Connolly

The Times:

Copernic Du Mazet

Daily Mail:

Libor Lad

The Sun:

Libor Lad

The Star:

Libor Lad

Daily Record:

Libor Lad

TOPSPEED:

Mutual Respect

POSTDATA:

Mutual Respect

The Guardian:

Mutual Respect

Daily Mirror:

Mutual Respect