February 26 / 16.05 Bangor-on-Dee

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    16.05

    Heavy

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    • Prize money: £4224.8
    • 2m 3f 123y
    • Class 4
    • 3 runners
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    Runners: 3 runners

    Type: Hurdle Turf

    Surface: Turf

    Weather: Light rain

    1st
    2
    Kingbel Du Lion

    Kingbel Du Lion

    J: Charlie Deutsch

    T: Venetia Williams

    11/8 (Won)

    • Win: £1.80

    Form: 73-

    Last run: 346 days

    W: 11st 6lb

    5 yo Gelding

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Both starts at Auteuil, faring best when third of eight in a conditions chase (2m1f, heavy) last March; this stiffer test may suit and the market should be revealing on debut for top yard.
    Place /
    No / Draw    		 Date / Going /
    Distance / Class    		 Time + Course Horse + Weight
    Jockey / Trainer    		 Verdict Starting price

    1st

    2

    26th Feb 2025

    Heavy

    2m 3f 123y

    Class 4

    16:05 Bangor-on-Dee

    Kingbel Du Lion

    11st 6lb

    J: Charlie Deutsch

    T: Venetia Williams

    raced in second, not fluent 1st, led 3rd, good jump and increased tempo 3 out (usual 4 out), pushed along after 2 out (usual 3 out), went clear approaching last, easily

    11/8
    2nd
    4
    Winchmore Hill

    Winchmore Hill

    J: Brian Hughes

    T: Donald McCain

    Evs

    Form: 6-82

    Last run: 32 days

    W: 11st 6lb

    8 yo Gelding

    OR: 110

    Form & Verdict
    Just beaten by a subsequent Grade 2 hurdle winner in an Irish point in 2022 and has shown ability in three starts over hurdles, as when second of eight on his return from wind surgery at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month; the winner did little for the form at Kempton on Saturday, but he still looks the one to beat.
    Place /
    No / Draw    		 Date / Going /
    Distance / Class    		 Time + Course Horse + Weight
    Jockey / Trainer    		 Verdict Starting price

    2nd

    1

    12th Apr 2025

    Good

    2m 0f 145y

    Class 4

    15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

    Winchmore Hill

    12st 0lb

    J: Theo Gillard

    T: Donald McCain

    raced in second, led 4th, faced challenge from 3 out, hung left when headed approaching last, kept on

    9/2

    2nd

    1

    12th Apr 2025

    Good

    2m 0f 145y

    Class 4

    15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

    Winchmore Hill

    12st 0lb

    J: Theo Gillard

    T: Donald McCain

    Gave short-odds favourite a brief scare when clear second at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) in January and may have found 2m3f on heavy ground too taxing when well-held second of three here in February; no surprise if he features on this handicap debut.

    9/2

    2nd

    4

    26th Feb 2025

    Heavy

    2m 3f 123y

    Class 4

    16:05 Bangor-on-Dee

    Winchmore Hill

    11st 6lb

    J: Brian Hughes

    T: Donald McCain

    led, headed 3rd, hit 5th, outpaced home turn, hung left approaching last, weakened run-in

    Evs
    3rd
    3
    Steal The Moves

    Steal The Moves

    J: James Best

    T: Emma-Jane Bishop

    66/1

    Form: 07

    Last run: 15 days

    W: 11st 6lb

    5 yo Gelding

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Second and then first in two point bumpers last May, but has shown little at huge odds in a bumper and a hurdle since returning for this yard last month; no appeal.
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    Distance / Class    		 Time + Course Horse + Weight
    Jockey / Trainer    		 Verdict Starting price
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    Payout
    Exacta £1.80
    Straight Forecast £2.06
    Trifecta £2.10

    Selections

    The Times:

    Kingbel Du Lion

    SPOTLIGHT:

    Winchmore Hill

    Telegraph:

    Kingbel Du Lion

    The Guardian:

    Kingbel Du Lion

    Daily Mail:

    Kingbel Du Lion

    D Express:

    Kingbel Du Lion

    The Star:

    Kingbel Du Lion

    Daily Record:

    Kingbel Du Lion

    RP RATINGS:

    Winchmore Hill

    POSTDATA:

    Winchmore Hill

    Daily Mirror:

    Winchmore Hill

    The Sun:

    Winchmore Hill