March 22 / 15.27 Bangor-on-Dee

15.27

Good

Broxton Gates Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4488.85
  • 3m 0f 30y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Broxton Gates Handicap Chase

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: P-3222

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: -13214

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Ran well for a long way behind subsequent winners on return to fences at Plumpton (2m3f, good) and was found an ordinary race at Fakenham (2m5f, good to soft) in January; balance of form suggests he needs improvement for the new trip.
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2nd

2

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

15:30 Leicester

One Last Glance

11st 11lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Tom Gretton

Rather in and out this season but he beat two other finishers in 2m4f contest on heavy ground here in February, and that success was no bolt from the blue; more is required off a career-high mark but the step back up in trip should suit and Freddie Mitchell's claim is a plus.

4/1

Form: -25314 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin winner of chase debut at Huntingdon (2m7f, soft) but he put paid to his chance at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) by making two bad mistakes on the second circuit; jumped soundly otherwise and still has some potential.
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9

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Express Surprise

11st 1lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

Only defeat in his last four races came in a good-quality 3m4f handicap at Windsor; jumped well and stayed on best at Chepstow last time (2m7f, soft) where the front two pulled well clear; raised 7lb but Ned Fox takes away 3lb out of that; respected.

13/2

1st

6

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:20 Chepstow

Express Surprise

11st 11lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

Back-to-back wins at Wetherby (3m, soft) and Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) before finding a Class 3 beyond him at Windsor (3m4f), though didn't run at all badly; considered back at this level.

4/1

Form: 2PPP94 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on two 3m chase wins (soft and good) last May but out of sorts of late; other days, when able to run off his correct mark.
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2nd

8

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Higgs

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Won back-to-back handicap chases last May and staged a revival when second at Ffos Las this April; very hit and miss, though, and has been well beaten in his last three races.

14/1

8

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Higgs

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Won back-to-back handicap chases last May and staged a revival when second at Ffos Las this April; very hit and miss, though, and has been well beaten in his last three races.

14/1

8

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

19:31 Uttoxeter

Higgs

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Dual 3m chase winner this time last year; hit and miss since, and although third on his last two starts he's been comfortably held at the line.

10/1

Form: 313-P6 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Ready winner at Huntingdon (2m7f, good; made all) in October 2023 but he hasn't approached that form in three starts since, including on good ground; has it to prove for another new yard.
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1st

8

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Warwick

Tedwin Hills

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Not much went to plan on his three starts for for Warren Greatrex in the spring but he looked in excellent nick when winning easily by 8l at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month; likely contender off 10lb higher mark here.

4/1

1st

8

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Warwick

Tedwin Hills

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Not much went to plan on his three starts for for Warren Greatrex in the spring but he looked in excellent nick when winning easily by 8l at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month; likely contender off 10lb higher mark here.

4/1

1st

8

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Warwick

Tedwin Hills

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Not much went to plan on his three starts for for Warren Greatrex in the spring but he looked in excellent nick when winning easily by 8l at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month; likely contender off 10lb higher mark here.

4/1

Form: 533P76 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Narrow C&D winner on soft last April on sole course start but not yet recaptured form since wind surgery, replacing cheekpieces with blinkers of no help on good ground last month; down the list for now.
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6th

9

22nd Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

15:27 Bangor-on-Dee

Dusautior

10st 12lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Narrow C&D winner on soft last April on sole course start but not yet recaptured form since wind surgery, replacing cheekpieces with blinkers of no help on good ground last month; down the list for now.

12/1

6

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:58 Doncaster

Dusautior

11st 5lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won at Bangor last spring off this mark (3m, soft); hasn't been at his best in two runs following wind surgery but there's always a chance that the new blinkers could help matters.

4/1

7th

8

3rd Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:00 Carlisle

Dusautior

11st 1lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Form dipped sharply on New Year's Eve; ran well at this course (3m2f) earlier in December and that effort puts him in the picture.

10/1

Form: 17443P

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Successful chase debut at Ludlow (2m4f, good) in October; handles slower surfaces but they aren't a help and 3m1f on soft was definitely pushing it at Hereford latest; needs to prove as good at 3m as over shorter.
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2nd

4

4th Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 5

15:32 Warwick

Iron DEx

11st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Ended last season in poor form but made quite encouraging reappearance when fourth (about 9l behind Ballynaheer) at Hereford (3m1f, good) three weeks ago; on very good mark now and has cheekpieces refitted today; dangerous to ignore.

4/1

2nd

4

4th Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 5

15:32 Warwick

Iron DEx

11st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Ended last season in poor form but made quite encouraging reappearance when fourth (about 9l behind Ballynaheer) at Hereford (3m1f, good) three weeks ago; on very good mark now and has cheekpieces refitted today; dangerous to ignore.

4/1

2nd

4

4th Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 5

15:32 Warwick

Iron DEx

11st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Ended last season in poor form but made quite encouraging reappearance when fourth (about 9l behind Ballynaheer) at Hereford (3m1f, good) three weeks ago; on very good mark now and has cheekpieces refitted today; dangerous to ignore.

4/1

Form: 1-44P2 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Well treated these days and although he's run only four times since back from an absence, and his latest win, he ran better when runner-up at Wincanton (3m1f, soft; first-time visor, retained) last month; likely to fare better now back on good ground in this lower grade.
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1

22nd Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

15:27 Bangor-on-Dee

The Wrekin

12st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Henry Daly

Well treated these days and although he's run only four times since back from an absence, and his latest win, he ran better when runner-up at Wincanton (3m1f, soft; first-time visor, retained) last month; likely to fare better now back on good ground in this lower grade.

11/2

7

15th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

16:00 Wincanton

The Wrekin

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Useful hurdler in his prime and won over fences in 2023 but has been out of form since returning from a layoff in the autumn; wore cheekpieces then blinkers for last two races; visor tried today; revival needed.

12/1

Non-runners

Esperti, Jo Lescribaa, Record High

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £65.36
Tricast £229.85

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Esperti

RP RATINGS:

Lazy Sunday

Daily Mail:

Dusautior

Telegraph:

Record High

POSTDATA:

Jo Lescribaa

D Express:

Dusautior

Daily Record:

Record High

The Times:

Esperti

Daily Mirror:

Esperti

The Star:

Esperti

TOPSPEED:

Lazy Sunday

The Guardian:

Lazy Sunday

The Sun:

Lazy Sunday