April 12 / 14.45 Bangor-on-Dee

14.45

Good

Pentraeth Subaru Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 3f 123y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Pentraeth Subaru Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: P85015

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Displayed improvement to open account at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) in January, despite looking wayward in the closing stages, but was below that form over 2m3f the following month and it's hard to predict whether the new cheekpieces will get the best out of him.
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7th

9

25th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:23 Cartmel

Gwennie May Star

11st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Christian Williams

Won twice over today's trip at Warwick for Dan Skelton last season (soft/good to soft); started off for Christian Williams with two pretty good efforts on good ground towards the end of that campaign but may find others in this line-up better handicapped.

12/1

4th

11

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Gwennie May Star

11st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Won races for Dan Skelton (2m1f/2m3f) and Olly Murphy (3m1f); now on a career-high mark, off which he was no match for the front two on stable debut at Bangor (2m7f).

9/1

3rd

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 3

13:37 Bangor-on-Dee

Gwennie May Star

11st 7lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Christian Williams

Won twice over hurdles for Dan Skelton last season (2m1f/2m3f) and twice for Olly Murphy this term (3m1f); ran poorly on latest outing five weeks ago, though, and remains on career-high mark for this stable debut.

7/2

Form: 1-7P34 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Genrerally disappointing since returning from long absence in December but cheekpieces seem to have helped on his last two outings (2m3f/3m), and this drop back in trip is probably the right move; a possible.
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5th

1

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

17:56 Bangor-on-Dee

Lune De La Mer

12st 0lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Made the frame on all four hurdling starts since cheekpieces were fitted in February (2m3f-3m) and also ran well in first-time blinkers (retained) on recent chasing debut; suited by this track and still unexposed over this sort of trip; likely contender on return to hurdling.

5/2

2nd

3

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

14:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Lune De La Mer

11st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Seemingly aided by cheekpieces over hurdles in recent months, making the frame four consecutive times on good ground (2m3f-3m); tries blinkers on this chase debut; can make his presence felt if he takes well to fences.

3/1

2nd

4

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Lune De La Mer

11st 5lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

prominent, led after 3 out, going easily home turn, headed approaching last, kept on

11/4

8/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 1-1350

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won twice in novice company last spring (2m/2m1f, good) but has gone the wrong way since switched to handicaps and struggled on latest outing in February; moves up in trip and sports first-time cheekpieces here.
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6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

19:07 Warwick

Camarrate

11st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Scored for the first time in two years at Newcastle (2m4f, good) four weeks ago; up 4lb and should not be far away in this follow-up bid.

6/1

1st

1

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Camarrate

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Winless since May 2024 and he's not proving easy to catch right this season, a below-par sixth in 2m3f Carlisle handicap hurdle 20 days ago.

6/1

6th

6

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Camarrate

11st 6lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

On a near two-year losing spell and isn't certain to confirm last-time placings with Ryebridge, who is less exposed; that said, again has an each-way squeak.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 24-264 D

Last run: 208 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Much better known as a chaser now and absent since disappointing run over fences last September but switches back to hurdling on a good mark and with the trip/ground suitable; worth a second look.
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8th

4

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

Grey Skies

11st 11lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Won twice in blinkers on good ground last summer (2m/2m1f) but was given a break after two disappointing runs in the autumn and made a low-key return without blinkers last month; has blinkers back on today but needs to get back in the groove.

20/1

7th

7

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:00 Hereford

Grey Skies

11st 3lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Two wins last summer (2m/2m1f, good), the latest off just a 1lb lower mark; form has dipped in his last two races, at Cheltenham and then Carlisle where he should have run better; absent since November.

12/1

15

24th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

14:25 Cheltenham

Grey Skies

10st 4lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Perked up by blinkers this summer, winning twice, but faded into third after setting the pace in run-of-the-mill Worcester handicap (2m, good) last month and is patently not the force of old.

25/1

Form: 17P0P8 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Left Dan Skelton after two disappointing runs last summer and was soundly beaten on both starts for new stable last month; may turns things around at some stage but it takes a leap of faith to support him here.
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1st

5

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

18:50 Stratford

Juan Bermudez

11st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Henry Oliver

All three wins over hurdles have been over C&D; returned to form when beaten a neck over C&D (good) last month and filled the same position at Aintree (2m1f, good) 15 days ago; is a major force around here and must come into the reckoning.

2/1

2nd

5

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

Juan Bermudez

11st 10lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Henry Oliver

Gained all three hurdle wins at Stratford; returned to form with close second there (2m2f, good) last month and can probably cope with subsequent 2lb nudge but he's away from his favourite track today.

6/1

2nd

4

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Juan Bermudez

11st 13lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Henry Oliver

Gained all three hurdle wins over C&D on good ground, the latest by 7l from the front last June; ran well to a point here last month, after a layoff, and will be dangerous off this mark if that outing brought him on.

10/1

Form: 323194 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Drew nicely clear to score under Daire McConville at Hereford (2m3f, good) in the autumn and returned from short break with a respectable fourth at Warwick (2m, good) last month; back up in trip today; likely contender.
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1st

7

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:30 Hereford

Don Rafael

11st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Fortunate to register a second 2m3f win here in November but has held his form since and he clearly likes it here; the concern is this trip as he's unraced beyond an extended 2m5f.

4/1

3rd

8

11th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

16:33 Hereford

Don Rafael

10st 13lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Won over C&D (good to soft) in late 2024 but was lucky to score when repeating that feat on stable debut (good) in November; respectable third at Southwell (about 2m4f, good to soft) in December on his only subsequent start; unproven on heavy but can't be dismissed.

12/1

Form: 511785 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles in September (2m2f/2m) but suffered a slump in form soon afterwards; not beaten far when fifth of six in recent Stratford seller (2m2f, good) but still makes only limited appeal.
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8

(8)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 45y

Class 5

14:17 Haydock

Razzo Italiano

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Three-time winner over hurdles but Flat career has been just four races on Tapeta, fading into fourth of eight off this mark when upped to 2m last month for Flat handicap debut (disqualified; jockey failed to weigh in); switches to turf and needs improvement.

11/1

8

(8)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 45y

Class 5

14:17 Haydock

Razzo Italiano

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Three-time winner over hurdles but Flat career has been just four races on Tapeta, fading into fourth of eight off this mark when upped to 2m last month for Flat handicap debut (disqualified; jockey failed to weigh in); switches to turf and needs improvement.

11/1

8th

3

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Razzo Italiano

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

towards rear, headway to lead after 4f, increased tempo over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

33/1

Form: P/2-33

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced since his two bumper wins during 2021-22 season and, following a long layoff, was safely held when third in two maiden hurdles (2m/2m4f) this year; needs to up his game on this handicap debut but the first-time cheekpieces might give him a boost.
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7

3rd Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Tchoupinminzac

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Two-time bumper winner who was runner-up in a 2m maiden hurdle at Worcester in May 2023; well below that form since returning from long absence in January, with his two handicap runs in April particularly disappointing, but the booking of Sean Bowen catches the eye here.

8/1

7

3rd Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Tchoupinminzac

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Two-time bumper winner who was runner-up in a 2m maiden hurdle at Worcester in May 2023; well below that form since returning from long absence in January, with his two handicap runs in April particularly disappointing, but the booking of Sean Bowen catches the eye here.

8/1

Form: F834PP

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 with two good efforts on slow ground (2m4f/2m) but looked out of sorts when pulled up on both outings this year; may not be ideally suited by the much quicker ground here, and others have much less to prove.
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5

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Tommie Gun

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Ended last season in very poor form for Nigel Twiston-Davies but seemed to have turned a corner when close third of four (just behind Jakana) at Hexham (2m4f, good) for new stable three weeks ago, where a last-flight error might have cost him the race; has a fighting chance here; tongue-tie added.

7/2

5

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Tommie Gun

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Winless since 2023 and he signed off for Nigel Twiston-Davies when pulled up in 2m3f handicap at Bangor in April; changed hands for £2,000 subsequently and he needs a resurgence.

8/1

6

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Tommie Gun

11st 7lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Ended 2024 with two good efforts on slow ground (2m4f/2m) but looked out of sorts when pulled up on both outings this year; may not be ideally suited by the much quicker ground here, and others have much less to prove.

10/1

Form: -54955

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 25l in both handicaps, latterly when upped to 2m3f at Catterick (good) last month; needs to improve here but has dropped another 4lb since last time and Ben Smith claims 7lb today; could have a say.
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5

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:40 Uttoxeter

Eagles Gold

10st 11lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

0-8 over hurdles but was in contention when stumbling/falling just after two out at Bangor (2m3f, good) in April, and returned from a break with a fairly encouraging run three weeks ago; can go well off current mark if that recent outing brought him on.

11/2

7

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:27 Worcester

Eagles Gold

10st 8lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

0-8 but was in contention when stumbling/falling just after two out at Bangor (2m3f, good) in April and he ran well prior to fading late on there (2m3f, good) in May when last seen; not ruled out now back down in trip.

9/1

5th

2

17th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Eagles Gold

12st 0lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Beaten about 25l in first two handicaps but seemed to be moving into contention before stumbling and falling just after penultimate flight over C&D (good) last month; must be considered after that improvement.

5/2

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Payout
Exacta £36.80
Straight Forecast £35.48
Tricast £332.89
Trifecta £581.90

Selections

Telegraph:

Lune De La Mer

The Times:

Gwennie May Star

The Sun:

Tchoupinminzac

POSTDATA:

Don Rafael

RP RATINGS:

Tommie Gun

TOPSPEED:

Juan Bermudez

SPOTLIGHT:

Grey Skies

The Guardian:

Gwennie May Star

Daily Mail:

Gwennie May Star

D Express:

Lune De La Mer

Daily Mirror:

Lune De La Mer

The Star:

Lune De La Mer

Daily Record:

Tchoupinminzac