June 06 / 16.10 Bangor-on-Dee

16.10

Good

Clwyd Special Riding Centre Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 3f 123y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Clwyd Special Riding Centre Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.60

Form: B546-2 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner over fences last spring (2m1f/2m4f) and kept on for creditable second over hurdles here (2m, good) last month; back up in trip today; respected.
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9th

4

25th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:23 Cartmel

Lipa K

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Best known for his heroics at Bangor but showed career-best form when winning narrowly at Warwick (3m1f, good) last month; 3lb rise demands even more from him here; usual cheekpieces left off; tongue-tie added.

11/2

1st

4

23rd Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 5y

Class 3

14:30 Warwick

Lipa K

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Goes particularly well at Bangor but was runner-up at Aintree on final run in October (3m, good); however, a 3lb rise sees him on a career-high mark and he's been off a good while.

4/1

6/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 112-11 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
4-8 over hurdles; took form to whole new level last month, winning comfortably on consecutive outings at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good; cheekpieces refitted last time); 3lb ahead of the handicapper under penalty she carries for the latter success and makes obvious appeal in current mood.
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6th

4

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:59 Perth

Al Sayah

11st 10lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Neil Mulholland

Five-time hurdle winner; scored on the Flat in July and returned to this discipline with pretty good third behind Divilabother at Cartmel (3m1f, good to soft) last month; each-way claims at least.

8/1

3rd

1

31st Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:45 Cartmel

Al Sayah

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Neil Mulholland

Well held when fourth over C&D on latest hurdling start but previously caught the eye when finishing strongly for close third in competitive race at Haydock (3m, good; first-time visor) and has since won on the Flat; raced mainly on good ground but was once placed on heavy on the Flat; shortlisted.

4/1

1st

1

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 208y

Class 5

15:27 Nottingham

Al Sayah

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Neil Mulholland

Three wins over hurdles since last seen on the Flat, going almost two stone up the weights; withdrawn on account of unsuitable (good to firm) ground last summer, which would be a concern, but she's much better treated on the Flat now.

2/1

Form: 8235-4

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Consistent 7yo; yet to win after five starts for current stable but was beaten under 4l when fourth of 14 at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month and is 1lb lower here; probably won't be far away.
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9th

10

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Liverpool Knight

10st 13lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Plenty of good runs to his name since his last win in September 2023 and he raced freely after a break when behind Miss Maverick and Sir Galahad here 22 days ago; better can be expected this time.

20/1

6th

7

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Liverpool Knight

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has made the frame several times since his last win in September 2023; returns from a winter break on a career-low mark and not out of this if he is ready to roll.

4/1

6

24th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

14:25 Cheltenham

Liverpool Knight

10st 12lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Scores good marks for his consistency for Fergal O'Brien since last autumn but is yet to win for this stable and appears to have very little margin for error off current mark.

12/1

Form: 4247P-

Last run: 124 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Yet to make any further progress since his maiden hurdle win at Musselburgh (2m1f, soft) in April 2024 and was pulled up in 2m4f handicap there when tried in blinkers (now removed) in February; needs four-month break to have done him good.
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3rd

5

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 3

15:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Speed Davis

11st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Two hurdle wins last season, the latter over C&D (good ground; soft also fine) when upped in trip in April; still unexposed as a stayer but was safely held on last two appearances and returns here with a point to prove.

12/1

6th

3

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:26 Perth

Speed Davis

11st 9lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Two hurdles wins last season, the latter when upped to 2m7f at Bangor (good) in April; still unexposed over this sort of trip but was tailed off when dropped back to 2m4f last month; hard to predict.

8/1

5th

4

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Worcester

Speed Davis

11st 5lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Completed a double, five months apart, when successful at Bangor (2m7f, good) in April; this is tougher off 7lb higher but may have more to offer in search of a three-timer.

5/1

Form: 1/F45- D

Last run: 321 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 6yo who won a Warwick maiden (2m3f, good) in first-time cheekpieces last April; absent since two lesser efforts last June/July, though, and makes handicap debut with no headgear; very weak in betting at 33-1 when withdrawn from last month's intended reappearance (bolted before start); stablemate Liverpool Knight looks much safer.
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5th

8

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Worcester

Gwash

11st 4lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Placed over C&D on latest hurdling start in June and went close over fences here (also 2m7f, good) the following month; not quite in same form in his last two chases, though, and seemingly not as good as he was.

8/1

3rd

7

15th Sep 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

16:00 Uttoxeter

Gwash

10st 8lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has the beating of Axel Bleue on their Worcester form in July (2m7f, good; 9lb better off for 0.75l), but was a long way behind both him and Mt Fugi Park when 27l seventh over same C&D last time (made a bad mistake three out); could bounce back.

10/1

7th

7

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Worcester

Gwash

11st 4lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Hasn't won since landing a Warwick maiden hurdle in April 2024; has an inconsistent profile but ran well on his second start over fences when runner-up to Axel Bleue over C&D (good) three weeks ago; that run puts him in with a shout.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: F/433-

Last run: 195 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Colt

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced over last couple of years and absent since well-held third over fences in November (didn't jump well enough); yet fully to convince stamina-wise over this sort of trip but switches back to hurdling on a tempting mark; dangerous to ignore.
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Payout
Exacta £7.30
Straight Forecast £7.26
Trifecta £24.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Sayah

TOPSPEED:

Liverpool Knight

POSTDATA:

Lipa K

RP RATINGS:

Al Sayah

The Times:

Al Sayah

The Guardian:

Al Sayah

Daily Mail:

Al Sayah

D Express:

Al Sayah

Daily Mirror:

Al Sayah

The Star:

Al Sayah

Daily Record:

Al Sayah

Telegraph:

Liverpool Knight

The Sun:

Liverpool Knight