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

9

26th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 149y

Class 3

12:40 Aintree

Lipa K

11st 5lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Made it two wins from his last three starts when scoring at Bangor (2m7f, good) in September; however, his last four wins have come there and he was well beaten at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last time; has his first run here.

10/1

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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4th

2

25th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:23 Cartmel

Al Sayah

11st 10lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Neil Mulholland

5-14 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Taunton (3m, good; wore cheekpieces) last month; posted another career-best performance when finishing well from the rear for close third in valuable Haydock handicap (3m, good; first-time visor) 16 days ago and commands respect here.

5/1

3rd

11

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

12:45 Haydock

Al Sayah

10st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

First four hurdle wins came in the month of May, before he took a four-runner race at Taunton (3m, good) last month; 5lb higher in today's much more competitive affair but that was his first attempt over this far and he might have more to offer as a stayer; first visor replaces cheekpieces.

14/1

1st

3

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 3

16:50 Taunton

Al Sayah

11st 3lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Neil Mulholland

All four wins over hurdles have came in the month of May; returned from her winter break when last of four at Plumpton (2m2f, good to soft) last month; should be sharper and steps up in trip but is 10lb above her last winning mark.

6/1

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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1st

6

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:42 Bangor-on-Dee

Speed Davis

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Has a patchy record but he made it 2-10 over hurdles when justifying support at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in November; 6lb higher on his return but that was a comfortable success and he looks worth a try at this new trip; not ruled out.

100/30

6th

3

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 218y

Class 5

15:42 Carlisle

Speed Davis

11st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Point, bumper and maiden hurdle winner who is on a reduced mark; however, he failed to shine in handicap hurdles last season and was tailed off on last month's chase debut at Perth.

16/1

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

1

9th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

19:07 Warwick

Gwash

12st 2lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Sole success over hurdles came here over two years ago and his best effort came when runner-up at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last July; well beaten in three runs since, the latest on chase debut at Taunton in November; cheekpieces worn last time are left off and doesn't appeal for win purposes.

20/1

6

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:10 Uttoxeter

Gwash

11st 11lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Did not progress after winning 2m3f maiden in spring 2024 but ran big race in defeat over C&D (good) in July and is probably still well treated after subsequent 3lb rise; raced only on good/good to soft.

4/1

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