April 18 / 16.42 Bangor-on-Dee

16.42

Good

Overton Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 7f 32y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Overton Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £10.30
  • Place: £2.90

Form: P-5561

Last run: 141 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2F4422 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner for the Newland/Insole yard; good second over fences on stable debut at Hereford (3m1f, soft) in February and he backed that up with a close call over hurdles at Wetherby (3m, good to soft) last month; 2lb higher here but he remains feasibly treated and won't mind what the weather does; respected.
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1st

3

4th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:00 Uttoxeter

Tiger Orchid

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Four good efforts from as many starts for current connections, though once again wasn't quite able to convert a winning opportunity at Huntingdon latest (3m1f, good to firm); fair claims off an unchanged mark, and ought to cope with any rain.

11/4

3rd

6

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 10y

Class 3

19:30 Huntingdon

Tiger Orchid

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Without a win since summer 2024 and not getting any younger but runner-up three consecutive times (2m7f-3m1f; once over fences) for new stable towards end of last season; probably won't be far away.

15/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 013191

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has won three of his last five starts and was as good as ever when scoring on the step up to 3m at Wincanton (good) last month; up 4lb but he should have more to offer over staying trips and he's an interesting contender.
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3rd

4

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:42 Bangor-on-Dee

Our Dylan

11st 12lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Kayley Woollacott

Veteran who has won three of his last five starts and was as good as ever when scoring on the step up to 3m at Wincanton (good) last month; up 4lb but he should have more to offer over staying trips and he's an interesting contender.

6/1

1st

2

23rd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 4

14:45 Wincanton

Our Dylan

11st 13lb

J: Mr Joshua Newman

T: Kayley Woollacott

In career-best form this season, winning here (2m4f, good) and at Taunton (2m3f, heavy); well beaten on latest outing, though, and remains on tough mark for first 3m attempt under rules.

16/1

9th

3

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

14:00 Newbury

Our Dylan

11st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Kayley Woollacott

In-form 10yo who has won two of his last three; raised another 4lb since scoring under a good 7lb claimer at Taunton (2m3f, heavy) this month, though, and may find younger rivals better handicapped here.

7/1

Form: 5P-5P3

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Ex-Nicky Henderson; just 1-10 over hurdles and has struggled with consistency but he ran well to finish third at Hereford (3m2f; first-time blinkers) last month; ties in with Dwight K Schrute on that form and has claims if he can back that up.
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4th

7

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:42 Bangor-on-Dee

Kintail

11st 6lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Mel Rowley

Ex-Nicky Henderson; just 1-10 over hurdles and has struggled with consistency but he ran well to finish third at Hereford (3m2f; first-time blinkers) last month; ties in with Dwight K Schrute on that form and has claims if he can back that up.

9/2

3rd

3

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:30 Hereford

Kintail

11st 6lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Mel Rowley

Ex-Nicky Henderson inmate who struggles with consistency; disappointing in his two runs for this yard but he's on a good mark should blinkers trigger something (he ran one good race when cheekpieces were tried).

12/1

10

14th Jan 2026

Good

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Kintail

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Proved unable to sustain early progress for previous yard but ran creditably over C&D last spring; dropped away on stable/seasonal debut, perhaps needing the run; check the market signals.

25/1

Form: 3F4322

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-9 over hurdles but he found more improvement with a near-miss in a Hereford handicap (3m2f, good) last month; nudged up 2lb but he's building up a solid profile in staying handicaps and is a key player.
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5th

3

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:42 Bangor-on-Dee

Dwight K Schrute

11st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Record of 1-9 over hurdles but he found more improvement with a near-miss in a Hereford handicap (3m2f, good) last month; nudged up 2lb but he's building up a solid profile in staying handicaps and is a key player.

5/2

2nd

1

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:30 Hereford

Dwight K Schrute

11st 11lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

No match for an in-form winner last time at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft; second run in cheekpieces) but he's consistent and won't mind this drier surface; considered for his in-form stable.

9/4

2nd

2

19th Feb 2026

3m 3f 9y

Class 4

14:33 Sedgefield

Dwight K Schrute

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

British point winner in 2023 (2m5f, good); won Fontwell maiden hurdle last March (2m3f, good); fair form in handicaps this term, last time finishing third at Warwick (3m1f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces, second has won since); cheekpieces retained and a contender, although unproven on soft ground.

13/2

Form: 142146 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
All three hurdle wins have been on slow ground at Hexham (2m7f) and latest was in October; only 2lb higher than for that success but he's been well held in his last two starts; may have needed the run at Carlisle last month but this is competitive and others are preferred.
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7th

12

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Robert DOres

10st 13lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

All three wins have been over C&D, including in this race last season; shaped as though returning to form when sixth at Bangor last time; back on his last winning mark; one to consider.

14/1

6th

9

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:42 Bangor-on-Dee

Robert DOres

10st 5lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

All three hurdle wins have been on slow ground at Hexham (2m7f) and latest was in October; only 2lb higher than for that success but he's been well held in his last two starts; may have needed the run at Carlisle last month but this is competitive and others are preferred.

20/1

6th

9

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Robert DOres

10st 2lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Goes well fresh for he has won twice after a break over 2m7f at Hexham this season (good to soft); these conditions suit; should go well after another absence despite rise in grade and being 1lb out of the handicap.

14/1

Form: 98P/4P CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who is well treated on his old form but he had a long spell on the sidelines before struggling at big prices in both runs this winter; hard to know how much ability remains and he has plenty to prove.
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7th

3

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Hillview

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Had struggled after returning from a long absence but last time was a bit better and Sean Bowen now takes over; could be interesting, for all that he's not shone around here in the past.

14/1

7th

1

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:42 Bangor-on-Dee

Hillview

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gary Hanmer

C&D winner who is well treated on his old form but he had a long spell on the sidelines before struggling at big prices in both runs this winter; hard to know how much ability remains and he has plenty to prove.

40/1

1

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 50y

Class 4

15:10 Haydock

Hillview

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gary Hanmer

Modest effort in small field on return from lengthy absence last time, albeit seeming to need the run; remains well treated on best form but needs to prove he retains that ability.

33/1

Form: 245/77

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Sole win was in a Haydock maiden (2m3f, good to soft) in April 2023 and she's finished tailed off in both runs since returning from a long absence in December; has plenty to prove and she's untried at this trip.
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7th

8

15th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Aintree

Golden Glance

10st 8lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won a Haydock maiden hurdle in 2023 (2m3f, good to soft) and lightly raced in the meantime; tailed off in her last three handicaps and had wind surgery since the latest; risky.

25/1

9th

8

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:42 Bangor-on-Dee

Golden Glance

11st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Sole win was in a Haydock maiden (2m3f, good to soft) in April 2023 and she's finished tailed off in both runs since returning from a long absence in December; has plenty to prove and she's untried at this trip.

25/1

7th

9

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

16:20 Ludlow

Golden Glance

11st 1lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Haydock maiden hurdle (2m3f, good to soft) winner in April 2023 who had bits and pieces of handicap form the following season; tailed off on her return from a 617-day absence at Wetherby (about 2m5f, soft) in December and that outing will have needed to bring her on a good deal.

25/1

Form: 3-3595

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
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2nd

1

3rd Mar 2024

Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:45 Huntingdon

Carismatic Soldier

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

47,000euros 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to bumper/hurdle winner Fiadh and a US hurdle winner; dam fair 2m hurdle winner; has pretty good standard to reach on debut but stable does very well in bumpers.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.90
Straight Forecast £41.70
Tricast £187.24
Trifecta £147.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dwight K Schrute

RP RATINGS:

Kintail

TOPSPEED:

Carismatic Soldier

Daily Mirror:

Speed Davis

Daily Mail:

Carismatic Soldier

The Times:

Kintail

D Express:

Kintail

POSTDATA:

Dwight K Schrute

LAMBOURN:

Dwight K Schrute

Telegraph:

Dwight K Schrute

The Guardian:

Dwight K Schrute

The Sun:

Dwight K Schrute

Daily Record:

Dwight K Schrute

The Star:

Speed Davis