BIG RACE CONNECTIONS

Trainers In Form

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

P BOWEN (6 wins from 16 runners, 38%) runs GAVIN (4.30).

D MCCAIN (5 wins from 18 runners, 28%) runners listed above

N MULHOLLAND (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs BRIEF TIMES (3.55).

G HANMER (4 wins from 8 runners, 50%) runners listed above.

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

LEADING JOCKEYS AT BANGOR-ON-DEE (2018-2023) WITH RIDES:

BRIAN HUGHES (55 wins from 219 rides, 25%) rides ON CLOUD NINE (2.45), CLODY FLYER (3.20), GREY SKIES (3.55), TRICK OF THE TAIL (4.30), ZAMOND (5.10), SAO (5.40).

SAM TWISTON-DAVIES (12 wins from 84 rides, 14%) rides LET ME BE (3.20), TOPOFTHECOTSWOLDS (3.55).

SEAN QUINLAN (11 wins from 85 rides, 13%) rides FOG ON THE TYNE (2.45), ONWARD ROUTE (3.20), MY BROTHER JACK (4.30), COEUR AIMANT (5.10), GETAWAY LUV (5.40).

SEAN BOWEN (10 wins from 73 rides, 14%) rides MR MAFIA (3.55), GAVIN (4.30), SHE HAS NOTIONS (5.10).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

SEAN BOWEN (13 wins from 33 rides, 39%) rides listed above.

HARRY COBDEN (7 wins from 25 rides, 28%) rides BRIEF TIMES (3.55), FANDABIDOZI (4.30).

BRIAN HUGHES (6 wins from 24 rides, 25%) rides listed above

SAM TWISTON-DAVIES (4 wins from 16 rides, 25%) rides listed above.

CLASSY TIPS

The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 3.20 INCA PRINCE (down 2 grades); 4.30 GAVIN (down 3 grades).

FANCY THAT

D MCCAIN won the 3.20 race in 2016 and 2022. The stable is represented by CLODY FLYER & MINELLA PLUS in the race today.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 2nd August.

TODAY’S TOP TIPS

ZAFAR appeared to have benefitted from recent wind surgery when filling the runner-up spot at Stratford last month. That form has worked out well, with the winner going on to record back-toback victories subsequently, so he must hold every chance of going one better from a 3lb raised mark. Fine By Me, who won a division of this race last year, hasn’t been seen for 288 days but the unexposed six-year-old could play a leading role on his return, while Rostello heads the remainder

WIN: ZAFAR

DANGER: FINE BY ME

Sinndarella finished a creditable second at Cartmel last time out and she merits respect on the back of that effort, but preference is for SUNSHINE GIRL. Gary Hanmer’s new recruit found improvement when stepped up to an extended 3m at Southwell last month, where she was comfortably on top at the finish. Given that she’s unexposed over staying trips, a subsequent 4lb rise doesn’t look beyond her Buto is fancied to chase the pair home.

WIN: SUNSHINE GIRL

DANGER: SINNDARELLA

MAYS HILL has yet to add to her Fontwell bumper success, but the daughter of Kayf Tara looks sure to appreciate a step up in trip having kept on for third at Uttoxeter last month. Fergal O’Brien’s charge is taken to repel the likely challenge of Flora Paget, who sets the standard on official ratings and is eased back into maiden company Hedera Park and On Cloud Nine are others who merit consideration.

WIN: MAYS HILL

DANGER: FLORA PAGET

Clody Flyer was second at Southwell last time and he has been left on the same mark, but he does take a step into the unknown over this trip, so INCA PRINCE just shades the vote. The son of Fast Company takes a drop in class after finishing fifth at Aintree in May and he ought to go very close off the same rating. Oslo warrants a market check as he returns from a long absence.

WIN: INCA PRINCE

DANGER: CLODY FLYER

Mr Mafia returned from a 241-day break to be victorious at Newton Abbot last month and he has to be respected off a 2lb higher mark. That said, this is tougher and

TOPOFTHECOTSWOLDS looks the one to be with. The nine-year-old filled the runner-up spot at Worcester on his latest outing, when well clear of the third, and he looks sure to go close well just 1lb higher Honey I’m Good should not be dismissed as she seeks a hat-trick.

WIN: TOPOFTHECOTSWOLDS

DANGER: MR MAFIA

FANDABIDOZI ran well at Worcester last time when finishing third, despite losing a shoe, so that performance could arguably be marked up. The son of Mastercraftsman is likely be there at the finish now eased in grade. Gavin has to be respected, as he has won two out of four starts for the Peter Bowen stable and can go well once again, along with Trick Of The Tail on his handicap bow

WIN: FANDABIDOZI

DANGER: GAVIN

COEUR AIMANT made a promising return to action when filling the runner-up spot over 2m at Uttoxeter last month. Given that was also his first run since wind surgery, he is fancied to improve, despite being 5lb out of the handicap. Eagle’s Realm looks his most serious danger following a creditable second over 1m6f on the Flat last month, while Forever A Dove heads the remainder

WIN: COEUR AIMANT

DANGER: EAGLE’S REALM

An emphatic winner over an extended 2m3f at Stratford last month, Gold Link must enter calculations dropping back in distance. However, he does have to shoulder a 7lb penalty, so GETAWAY LUV shades the vote. Lizzie Quinlan’s inmate bolted up over this trip at Cartmel most recently and a 7lb rise looks unlikely to hold him back. Stumps Or Slips is another to consider now 8lb higher for his most recent success.

WIN: GETAWAY LUV

DANGER: GOLD LINK

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