February 07 / 15.50 Bangor-on-Dee

15.50

Soft

Wrexham Lager UK’s Oldest Lager Brewery Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 7f 32y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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Wrexham Lager UK’s Oldest Lager Brewery Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00

Form: 34-51P

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
His first three races were for two other yards; ran in three handicaps for current stable, on second occasion coming home strongly from off the pace to win seven-runner race at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) despite some iffy jumping; however, he showed little at Taunton (2m3f, soft) one month ago; very mixed messages, therefore, despite the likely benefit on new trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

27th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Coastal Rock

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

raced lazily at times, prominent, dropped to midfield before 7th, pushed along and led after 3 out, ridden out and went clear run-in

8/11

1st

2

7th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

15:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Coastal Rock

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

His first three races were for two other yards; ran in three handicaps for current stable, on second occasion coming home strongly from off the pace to win seven-runner race at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) despite some iffy jumping; however, he showed little at Taunton (2m3f, soft) one month ago; very mixed messages, therefore, despite the likely benefit on new trip.

4/1

Form: 44-32

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Second in an Irish point in 2023 (3m, soft); four runs under rules, clearly best of those when 20-1 but giving the odds-on favourite a big fright in maiden hurdle at Ayr (3m, soft) 17 days ago; ridden by 7lb claimer (has had recent winners) on this handicap debut and surely has more to give.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:46 Kelso

Visual Impact

11st 11lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Made the running and returned to form at Ayr (3m, soft) in February, where she was 1l behind in second (clear of the rest) when falling at the final fence; the winner has followed up; could be well treated off a mark just 2lb higher than at Ayr; has shown promise on good to soft ground.

100/30

3

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 4

13:50 Ayr

Visual Impact

11st 9lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Promising third on her stable and chase debut here (2m4f, soft) in November, when 5lb higher; however, two lesser runs have followed (3m, soft; C&D most recently) and she needs to raise her game.

4/1

3rd

2

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

14:29 Ayr

Visual Impact

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Runner-up on Irish point debut in November 2023 (soft) and made the frame on all five subsequent hurdling starts (2m1f-3m); makes chasing debut after 191-day absence but can be dangerous if fully tuned up.

6/1

Form: 33-31P BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Seventh attempt over hurdles when off the mark in novice handicap at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft) in November with a strong-staying performance; headed when blowing any remaining chance with a blunder three out at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) on New Year's Eve, but he has to be considered seriously in this small field over a new trip that may well suit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:22 Ffos Las

Fresh Speculation

12st 2lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Henry Daly

Royally suited by a galloping 2m4f and slow ground; last month's win here took his C&D record to 161 and didn't feature the late mistake of several previous outings; 6lb rise leaves him with little in hand.

3/1

Form: 63-745

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has shown some ability in bumpers and over hurdles, well beaten when trying 2m4f on last two occasions but he did rally; needs improvement on this handicap debut but the extra 3f could be a plus point.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

8th Mar 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:35 Ayr

Miami Steve

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Last of four on handicap debut at Bangor (2m7f, soft) last month but didn't run badly in what may have been a warm little race, and improvement is possible from this lightly raced 6yo; has a chance.

15/2

4th

6

7th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

15:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Miami Steve

11st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Has shown some ability in bumpers and over hurdles, well beaten when trying 2m4f on last two occasions but he did rally; needs improvement on this handicap debut but the extra 3f could be a plus point.

5/1

4th

6

7th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

15:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Miami Steve

11st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Has shown some ability in bumpers and over hurdles, well beaten when trying 2m4f on last two occasions but he did rally; needs improvement on this handicap debut but the extra 3f could be a plus point.

5/1

Non-runners

Gege Ville, Sweet Magic

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.00
Straight Forecast £15.75
Trifecta £23.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Visual Impact

D Express:

Coastal Rock

The Times:

Sweet Magic

TOPSPEED:

Miami Steve

Daily Mail:

Fresh Speculation

RP RATINGS:

Visual Impact

POSTDATA:

Visual Impact

THE NORTH:

Visual Impact

The Guardian:

Visual Impact

Daily Mirror:

Visual Impact

The Star:

Visual Impact

Daily Record:

Visual Impact

The Sun:

Coastal Rock

Telegraph:

Sweet Magic