19.10
Good To SoftBangor-On-Dee Congratulates Champion Jockey Sean Bowen Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £6337.2
- 2m 0f 145y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Party cloudy
25/1 (Won)
Form: 114/59 D
Last run: 61 days
W: 11st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Returned to form with hurdle win in first-time tongue-tie in April, his third run after a mammoth absence, and ran big race when close second in small-field chase at Bangor (2m1f, good) last month; ought to be favoured if the ground is slower than good here; might be the answer. |
3/1 |
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2nd 1 |
21st Jun 2025 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Has not been the same horse since a 1,395-day break but the first-time tongue-tie helped him to a 2m1f hurdles success here in April (good to soft) and the hurly-burly of the Swinton Hurdle wasn't for him last time; chasing debut. |
11/2 |
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16th 10 |
10th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Won three on the bounce before fourth in a Grade 2 during his novice days; very low key on his first two runs back after an absence but then won comfortably under an enterprising ride at Bangor (2m, good to soft) 16 days ago when tongue tied for the first time, beating Dance And Glance; back up 6lb but may have turned a corner and he looked classy in his younger days. |
14/1 |
5/1
Form: -11331 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
5-14 strike-rate and steadily progressive form, gaining his latest success over this C&D (good ground; three of today's rivals behind) in convincing fashion; a 6lb rise does not look harsh, and with further improvement on the cards he has solid claims. |
7/1 |
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1st 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 144y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
6yo who has shown improved form this season, winning at Ascot (1m7f, soft) in December then runner-up at Sandown (2m, good); well-beaten fifth in the gruelling William Hill Hurdle at Newbury (2m, heavy) in February; has had a break since and could play a leading role if back to his best. |
4/1 |
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5th 16 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Just held on from strong-finishing All In You at Ascot (1m7f, soft) and was unable to confirm the placings, albeit far from discredited, at Sandown (2m, good); that rival has the upper hand with further progress plausible; however, this consistent sort should go well. |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 247-11 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
24th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Two wins and a number of places to his name over hurdles; only 2l away on the AW 16 days ago when returning from a year off; handicapped to go well. |
13/2 |
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4th 6 (4) |
8th May 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Doubled his tally over hurdles when winning at Bangor last April and he was placed there on his next start; disappointing at Aintree when last seen 357 days ago and he's best watched on his return to this sphere. |
16/1 |
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3 |
16th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 103y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Doubled hurdling tally with clearcut win at Bangor (2m, good) last month and was placed off today's mark there (good to soft) a few days later; Sean Bowen takes the ride today; likely contender again. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 5-1P15 D
Last run: 54 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won over hurdles and fences in five French starts; modest efforts for current yard on either side of wind surgery and now has questions to answer. |
20/1 |
|
4th 2 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won over hurdles and fences in five French starts; modest efforts for current yard on either side of wind surgery and now has questions to answer. |
20/1 |
|
4th 2 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won over hurdles and fences in five French starts; led early but dropped right out on stable debut in a Class 3 handicap at Newbury; since had wind surgery and may do better. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 342222 BF
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Built upon his hurdling promise to win on chase/seasonal debut at Newcastle (2m, heavy) in January and he followed up there (2m, good to soft) in February; climbing the weights but this unexposed 7yo had something to spare for both wins and may well have more left in the tank. |
100/30 |
|
1st 2 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Runner-up in four handicap hurdles last season; heavy ground could have been a factor in him showing improved form on his successful chase debut over C&D last month, though was well backed prior to comfortably repelling Spadestep; 9lb worse off with the runner-up but clearly open to further improvement. |
11/4 |
|
1st 4 |
27th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Maiden; runner-up in four handicap hurdles last season; has no easy task on chase debut having been off for 278 days. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 2-1453 CD BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
21st May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Reverted to hurdling with pretty good effort at Exeter (2m, good) last month and is back down to a workable mark now but needs to rebound from a below-par run at Bangor four weeks ago. |
8/1 |
|
7 |
21st May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Reverted to hurdling with pretty good effort at Exeter (2m, good) last month and is back down to a workable mark now but needs to rebound from a below-par run at Bangor four weeks ago. |
8/1 |
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6th 9 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Won a good-ground handicap here last May (2lb lower) and had those conditions when not beaten far in a small field last time at Exeter; shouldn't be far away. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: -85414 D
Last run: 54 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Six-time hurdle winner who hit a personal best when scoring at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) in January but his form has slumped in two subsequent runs; has bit to prove again and this is competitive on this drop back in trip. |
14/1 |
|
8th 2 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Showed career-best form when comfortably winning from Bourbali at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) in January and a subsequent lesser effort on heavy ground there is not viewed harshly; has been ridden by a good 7lb claimer lately, though, and might find others better handicapped. |
9/2 |
|
5th 5 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 104y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Has done very well over 2m3f here in recent months, winning twice and second in between; those results were achieved on good/good to soft and today's much deeper ground is a slight concern given he's been below par on both hurdle outings on heavy. |
3/1 |
10/1
Form: 32F/1- CD
Last run: 705 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
16th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 103y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Signed off for Donald McCain with Bangor maiden win (2m, good) in May 2023 but, following a long absence, dropped out very tamely on recent stable/handicap debut there; may yet come good for Fergal O'Brien but seems to have issues with his breathing, and others look much less risky. |
12/1 |
|
6 |
16th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 103y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Signed off for Donald McCain with Bangor maiden win (2m, good) in May 2023 but, following a long absence, dropped out very tamely on recent stable/handicap debut there; may yet come good for Fergal O'Brien but seems to have issues with his breathing, and others look much less risky. |
12/1 |
|
6 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Irish point winner who was progressing for Donald McCain when the easy odds-on winner of a C&D maiden (good) nearly two years ago; absent since but has undergone wind surgery prior to this first run for Fergal O'Brien who adds a tongue-tie; market should be instructive. |
10/1 |
Non-runners
Crystal Glance, Land Of Moon, Queens Wish
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £145.90 |
| Tricast | £925.98 |
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