2026 FIXTURES
SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY 4
NORTH WALES BUSINESS DAY
TUESDAY 8 (EVE)
TWILIGHT RACING ON THE DEE
OCTOBER
TUESDAY 27
SPOOKTACULAR FAMILY DAY
NOVEMBER
WEDNESDAY 11
LISTED MARES’ TROPHY DAY
SATURDAY 28
THE FESTIVE MEETING
DECEMBER
FRIDAY 11
VIRGIN BET CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY
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A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN FRIDAY 26TH JUNE 2026
Good evening, welcome to Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse for Wrexham Evening.
Today is all about Wrexham, and what better place to celebrate than here at the only racecourse in North Wales. Wrexham is built on community, spirit and pride, and we’re delighted to bring that energy to the heart of this evening’s racing.
We’ve got a fantastic evening of racing ahead, with six exciting races on the card. The action kicks off at 5.58pm with the Pentraeth Subaru Handicap Steeple Chase The feature race of the evening is the Bangor-on-Dee Handicap Hurdle Race at 7.34pm. Racing draws to a close at 8.53pm with the Tom Jones at Chester Conditional Jockey’s Handicap Hurdle Race.
A special thank you goes to our brilliant sponsors; Pentraeth Subaru, Wrexham Lager and Golden Sunset Holidays. Your support helps make this day possible and we’re proud to celebrate alongside so many fantastic local businesses and partners.
We hope you have a wonderful evening with us. If you’ve enjoyed the occasion, do join us again after our short summer break. We next race on Friday 4th September for the North Wales Business Day.
Jonathon Turner, Chairman Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
FACILITIES AT THE RACECOURSE
The list of Officials for racing at Bangor-on-Dee today 5 7 10
Your guide to facilities around Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD
How to understand the racing pages throughout the racecard
BANGOR-ON-DEE COURSE FACTS & STATS
A look at the in-form Trainers and Jockeys racing at Bangor-on-Dee today
TODAY’S TOP TIPS
Selections for every race today
TODAY’S OFFICIALS
CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE 11 39 14 24 18 22 32 28
1ST RACE 7.08PM THE PENTRAETH SUBARU MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE
2ND RACE 6.33PM THE WREXHAM EVENING HANDICAP CHASE
3RD RACE 7.43PM THE WREXHAM LAGER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
4TH RACE 5.58PM THE BANGOR-ON-DEE HANDICAP CHASE
5TH RACE 8.18PM THE RACHEL JONES MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
6TH RACE 8.53PM THE TOM JONES LIVE AT CHESTER
TODAY’S RACE SPONSORS
The Directors of Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse thank our sponsors for their generous sponsorship today.
HOW TO BET WITH A RACECOURSE BOOKMAKER
WAYS TO BET
STRAIGHT EACH WAY
Win only A bookmaker taking each way bets will display the terms on which he/she accepts such bets on the top of his/her board. This is a bet for your selection to win or be placed.
STANDARD TERMS FOR EACH WAY BETTING
In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.
· Fewer than 5 runners – all to win
5-7 runners – 1/4 odds a place 1-2
· 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3
Handicaps with 12-15 runners – 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3
· Handicaps with 16 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3-4
AWAY BETTING
Many bookmakers will also take bets at the other race meetings today. They offer a comprehensive service, including bets settled TAX FREE at Starting Price (S.P.)
BETTING WITHOUT THE FAVOURITE
At reduced odds you can back a horse and collect if it wins or runs second to the horse nominated by the bookmaker as favourite.
PLACING YOUR BET
Shop around for the best odds against your selection. When you have decided on where to place your bet, state the number of your chosen horse and the stake, for example “number 4, £2 win”. Listen to the bookmaker repeat the number of the horse and the stake to his/her clerk and hand your stake to the bookmaker You will then be given an itemised receipt that gives details of the bet and shows potential winnings. You should keep this ticket safe.
COLLECTING YOUR WINNINGS
If your selection wins (or, in the case of a place bet, is placed), hand the ticket back to the bookmaker for settlement. NEVER destroy your ticket until after the “Weighed In” announcement has been made. There may still be a Stewards’ Enquiry and the first past the post, or placed horses, may be disqualified. On rare occasions even the horse coming fourth has been awarded the race You may bet with confidence with any bookmaker as they have all been approved by the Administration of Gambling on Tracks Ltd, which administers the betting rings at each of Britain’s 60 racecourses. The AGT also offers a full late pay service, in case a bookmaker leaves the course before you have collected your winnings. Late pay claims should be sent to AGT, 3A Kings Hall, Parsons Green, St Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 4WY.
Tel: 01480 499180
In the unlikely event that no independent bookmaker turns up to service either end of the racecourse (Bangor and Overton car parks), Bangor Sport will be able to service all betting requirements. Bangor Sport will offer to either ‘take the price’ or use the SP as a means of settling any bet. We will endeavour to show all races (including all those from away courses) on screens at either end of the course. If you have any queries, please ask a member of staff for help.
READING THE RACECARD
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
4 O’FAOLAINS BOY (IRE) (34) 6 11 4
B g Oscar (IRE) - Lisa’s Storm (IRE)
Owner: Mr C Trembath & Mr R Hyde
Trainer: Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Breeder: Tom and P. Phelan
Sponsor: Chanelle
Patrick Corbett (7)
Colours: PURPLE and YELLOW stripes, BLACK sleeves and cap Form: 2 2F1-311 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Sold for £100,000 after winning Irish point in April and dug deep when off the mark under Rules in a Chepstow bumper. Added to that on hurdling bow back there last month and looks a useful prospect. Star Rating★★★★✩ Official BHA Rating -
1. Colours Graphic - a visual of the Owners Silks that the Jockey will be wearing
2. Horse’s number on saddlecloth
3. Colour and sex of horse: B - Bay g - Gelding (followed by Sire and Dam)
Br - Brown h - horse
Ch - Chesnut c - Colt
Gr - Grey f - filly
Ro - Roan m - mare
4. Horse’s name
5. Birthplace of horse if not born in Great Britain
6. Number of day’s since horse last ran
7. Age of horse
8. Weight of horse in Stones and Pounds
9. Owner’s Name(s)
10 Breeder
11. Sponsor
12. Trainer’s Name and location of training establishment
13. Owner’s Colours description
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS
14. Details of horse’s previous performances: Bold type indicates Point-to-Point form / denotes new season
- denotes new year
C - The horse has won on this racecourse
D - The horse has won over this distance
CD - The horse has won over both this course and distance
BF - The horse was a beaten favourite on its last run
15. A guide to the horse’s recent form and star rating. Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race.
HHHHI Good chance of being placed. HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.
HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
16. Jockey’s Name. If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
THE LEADING TRAINER & JOCKEY LEADERBOARD
COURSE FACTS & STATS
A left-handed track of approximately one mile three furlongs in circumference. There are nine relatively easy fences per circuit and a run-in of 325 yards. Three tight turns make the course somewhat sharp in nature.
TOP COURSE TRAINERS
LEADING TRAINERS AT BANGOR-ON-DEE (2021-2026) WITH RUNNERS:
D MCCAIN (70 wins from 383 runners, 18%) runs PRESENTANDCOUNTING (5.58), IL VA DE SOI (7.43), AMERICAN EMPIRE (8.18), ROCK HURLEY (8.53).
O GREENALL & J GUERRIERO (39 wins from 270 runners, 14%) runs MY NOBLE LORD & LE GENTLEMAN (5.58), DAZZLELIKETHIS (6.33), PEARL KNOT (7.08), CRYSTAL GLANCE (7.43), PRETTYLADY (8.18), GOLDEN GLANCE (8.53).
D SKELTON (15 wins from 112 runners, 13%) runs GLENMALURE FLYER (6.33), COLEGRAM (7.08), SUPREME YEATS (7.43), EVENING TESS (8.18).
TRAINERS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
BIG RACE CONNECTIONS
1. DAN SKELTON
2. HARRY SKELTON
HORSE: GLENMALURE FLYER
D SKELTON (10 wins from 28 runners, 36%) runners listed above
MR J SNOWDEN (4 wins from 9 runners, 44%) runs MIRABELLO (7.08).
N SCHOLFIELD (1 wins from 12 runners, 8%) runs SLANEY OPERA (6.33), LITTLE TWIG (7.08).
TOP COURSE JOCKEYS
LEADING JOCKEYS AT BANGOR-ON-DEE (2021-2026) WITH RIDES: THEO GILLARD (16 wins from 126 rides, 13%) rides PRESENTANDCOUNTING (5.58), IL VA DE SOI (7.43), AMERICAN EMPIRE (8.18).
HARRY SKELTON (12 wins from 60 rides, 20%) rides GLENMALURE FLYER (6.33), COLEGRAM (7.08), SUPREME YEATS (7.43), EVENING TESS (8.18).
GAVIN SHEEHAN (5 wins from 42 rides, 12%) rides MIRABELLO (7.08).
JOCKEYS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
HARRY SKELTON (9 wins from 26 rides, 35%) rides listed above.
DANNY MCMENAMIN (3 wins from 10 rides, 30%) rides SUMMERGROUNDS (7.43), CENTURION’S SISTER (8.18).
GAVIN SHEEHAN (3 wins from 12 rides, 25%) rides listed above WEIGHTWATCHER
The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 6.33 HENRY BOX BROWN (won off 86 down 6lb to 80).
FANCY THAT
D MCCAIN won the 8.53 race in 2024 and 2025. The stable is represented by ROCK HURLEY in the race today.
LONGEST TRAVELLERS
ROXBORO RIVER (8.53) trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland.
JAY BEE WHISKEY (8.53) trained by M Comley, Sutton Veny, distance of 179 miles.
HENRY BOX BROWN (6.33) trained by Mrs C Williams, LLancarfan, distance of 179 miles.
VINNIE O’NEIL (6.33) & ROCKVALE (6.33) trained by S Allwood, Whitchurch, distance of 172 miles.
ATHENA’S DREAM (8.53) trained by H Dickin, Midford, distance of 161 miles.
RADHARC NA SLAINE (6.33) & BRENDA LADY (7.08) trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, distance of 156 miles.
INTO BATTLE (8.18) trained by R Stephens, Caldicot, distance of 154 miles.
BEST SELECTIONS ON THE DAY
Although somewhat flattered by the winning margin when left clear at the last over C&D, there should be more to come from LE GENTLEMAN. That was only his third outing for current connections and a 7lb higher mark looks surmountable. Stablemate My Noble Lord scored over track and trip on his penultimate outing and shouldn’t be underestimated reverting to this class, although a bigger threat may emerge from Worcester fourth Country Park, who is open to improvement in this discipline.
TOTEWIN: LE GENTLEMAN
TOTEEACHWAY: COUNTRY PARK
Having scored between the flags on her most recent outing, Glenmalure Flyer enters calculations on her stable bow for Dan Skelton. The eight-year-old must be feared if strong in the betting, but it could be worth chancing SLANEY OPERA.
Nick Scholfield’s charge has strong claims on the pick of his form and a wind procedure since finishing third at Huntingdon could prove just the ticket Dazzlelikethis is a feasible alternative.
TOTEWIN: SLANEY OPERA
A dual point-to-point winner, COLEGRAM looked to find 2m1f on the sharp side when third on her Rules bow at Newton Abbot. This step up in trip is likely to help the daughter of Buck’s Boum and her experience could prove decisive against hurdling debutant Mirabello. Jamie Snowden’s mare arrives on the back of a second-placed effort in a bumper at Newton Abbot and she should make her mark in this discipline. Little Twig is the pick of the remainder.
TOTEWIN: COLEGRAM
TOTEEACHWAY: MIRABELLO
IL VA DE SOI arrives on the back of two Warwick successes and is still competitively treated off 6lb higher than for the latest of those wins. Donald McCain’s gelding looks well placed to land the hat-trick, but this is no penalty kick because Crystal Glance won emphatically over C&D and even veteran Supreme Yeats went in search of a three-timer of his own at Hexham last time. Summergrounds will need to raise his game.
TOTEWIN: IL VA DE
Evening Tess was given a fine ride from the front by Harry Skelton at Fontwell and is respected given the yard’s current form, but PRETTYLADY could still be well ahead of the handicapper The Grey Gatsby filly made a winning handicap bow at Stratford before easing to further success at Southwell and a subsequent 8lb rise does not look too harsh. Centurion’s Sister heads the remainder
TOTEWIN: PRETTYLADY
TOTEEACHWAY: EVENING TESS
Golden Glance had been in the doldrums for a while before bouncing back to form at Southwell and she might still be capable of a bit better, but that could be said about ATHENA’S DREAM too. Harriet Dickin’s charge finished second at Ludlow last month, but might have gone even closer had she not made a bad mistake at the last She’s open to real improvement, especially at this level, and is taken to go one place better Rock Hurley could also be involved.
TOTEWIN:
TOTEEACHWAY:
for five yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £9000
THE PENTRAETH SUBARU HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
2M 4F 72Y
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 24th. Penalties, after June 13th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb Pentraeth Subaru have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in the race 12 entries at £45. - Closed June 20th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights lowered 2lb.
1 MY NOBLE LORD (USA) (42) 5 12 0
B g Noble Mission - Almashooqa (USA)
Owner: Mr John P. McManus
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Breeder: Shadwell Farm LLC
Sponsor: Dodson & Horrell Ltd
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap Form: 41561-0 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Won in the mud at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m) in January and took form to a new level when doubling tally over fences at C&D in April. Always on the back foot after some sticky early leaps at Ayr last month, though, and perhaps remains a shade high in the weights now in a first-time visor STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 15/5/2026 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
2 PRESENTANDCOUNTING (IRE) (51)
B g Presenting - Count On Me (IRE)
Owner: Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Limited
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: Brucetown Farms Ltd
Sponsor: Prisma Colour Ltd
12 11 11
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE braces and sleeves. Form: 13354-2 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at best who took advantage of a slipping mark at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m) last summer Confirmed he retains ability on second start back from a break when second of 3 in 23f handicap at Kelso last month and should prove better suited by this shorter trip Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 119
3 COUNTRY PARK (IRE) (35)
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Glacial Drift
Owner: Mrs Gay Smith
Trainer: Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Breeder: Pate & Herine Bloodstock
Sponsor: Wasdell Group
7 11 9
Colours: WHITE, MAUVE stars. Form: 4F/3F4-4
TIMEFORM VIEW Clumsy sort over hurdles but he fared better than might’ve been expected when fourth of 9 in handicap at Worcester (2 1/2m, good) on debut over fences 35 days ago, faring best of those held up Cheekpieces back on. Should have more to offer so has to be of interest. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 117
4 LERMOOS LEGEND (GB) (35)
B g Midnight Legend - Absalom’s Girl
Owner: Mr Jonathan Martin
Trainer: Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Breeder: Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited
Sponsor: PeterandKarenBowenRacing,FairplayExchange
NON-RUNNER
11 11 6
Colours: Form: 11462-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner at Fontwell and Market Rasen last summer and he made a pleasing return from 6 months off when a clear second in a 7-runner handicap at Ffos Las in April. Not seen to best effect under a patient ride at Worcester last time and he’s the type to bounce back quickly Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 114
5 LE GENTLEMAN (FR) (34) 5 11 2
B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Down Under (FR)
Owner: The North West National Hunt Racing Club
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Breeder: Mr Jacques Cypres, Mlle Fanny Cypres
Sponsor: Dodson & Horrell Ltd
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE spots, sleeves and cap Form: PU/203-1 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced ex-French maiden gelding got off the mark on just his third start for this yard in a 7-runner handicap chase at this C&D (good) 34 days ago, the increase in trip seeming to suit well. That form has taken a few knocks since but he’s still unexposed. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 110
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Visor worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
The Result 1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time in rcester aos he’s the to bounce back ar Ra Rating BHA 114 Ra
Charlie Maggs (3)
Theo Gillard
Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Jack Tudor
2025: RACE ABANDONED
Betting Forecast:
9-4 My Noble Lord (USA), 5-2 Country Park (IRE), 3-1 Le Gentleman (FR), 9-2 Presentandcounting (IRE) Race Summary:
COUNTRY PARK made a pleasing start to chasing at Worcester last month and he can improve with that experience under his belt He therefore looks the way to go, with Le Genlteman feared most 1-2-3:
1.COUNTRY PARK (IRE) 2.LE GENTLEMAN (FR) 3.MY NOBLE LORD (USA)
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SECOND RACE 6.33
for five yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £8000
THE WREXHAM EVENING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
3M 30Y
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, June 20th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 24th. Penalties, after June 13th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb Bangor on Dee Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 21 entries at £40. - Closed June 20th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
1 SLANEY OPERA (IRE) (32) 8 12 0
Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Miss Opera
Owner: Mr J. Camm
Trainer: Nick Scholfield, Lambourn
Breeder: Joseph Smiddy
Sponsor: Nick Scholfield Racing
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK hoops, BLACK cap Form: 1P23-43 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 8-y-o who scored at Sedgefield in January for Ruth Jefferson. Has drawn a blank in 3 starts for new connections but has eased a little in the weights and is probably worth another chance on the back of a breathing operation.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 98
2 DAZZLELIKETHIS (IRE) (32) 7 11 8
B m Mahler - Sister Bernadette (IRE)
Owner: Mr Malcolm B. Jones
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Breeder: Daryl Deacon
Sponsor: Dodson & Horrell Ltd
Colours: DARK GREEN and YELLOW (halved), sleeves reversed, DARK GREEN and YELLOW quartered cap. Form: 40/50-21 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a modest start to her chasing career back in the autumn but has done well in points recently, getting off the mark at the third attempt last month. Not ruled out.
3
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 92
GLENMALURE FLYER (IRE) (55) 8
B m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Small Bar (IRE)
Owner: Hools & Forces Partnership
Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester
Breeder: M. J. Thornhill
Sponsor: Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
11 8
Colours: YELLOW, BLACK hollow box, YELLOW and WHITE hooped sleeves, BLACK and YELLOW quartered cap. Form: 32235-1 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed only modest form over hurdles in 2023/24 but has gained plenty of pointing experience since and opened her account in that sphere last month. Of obvious interest on chase debut for a quality yard Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 92
4 VINNIE O’NEIL (GB) (41)
Gr g Farhh - Processional (USA)
Owner: Mr R. B. Francis
Trainer: Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Breeder: Selwood Bloodstock & Mr R Mahon
Sponsor: Allwood Horse Transport
6 11 2
Colours: BUFF, SAXE BLUE sleeves, SCARLET cap Form: P4000-6
TIMEFORM VIEW Only one effort of note in his qualifying runs and has finished well beaten in a trio of handicap hurdles. Switches to fences over a much longer trip, though isn’t obviously bred to make a chaser Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 86
5 FRIENDS DON’T ASK (GB) (17) 11
B g Champs Elysees - Kintyre
Owner: Mr Robert P. Clarke
Trainer: Clare Ellam, Market Drayton
Breeder: Fittocks Stud
Sponsor: Tote
11 2
Colours: ORANGE, BLACK star, BLACK and ORANGE chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap, ORANGE star. Form: PP-3324
TIMEFORM VIEW Had his run of placed efforts ended courtesy of a modest display at Southwell last time Bounce back required. Star RatingHHHII
6 EST ILLIC (IRE) (20)
B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Ten Friends (IRE)
Owner: Mr Andrew Gough
Trainer: Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Breeder: Gerry Ross
Sponsor: SJD Racing, JS Sports UK Ltd
12 10 11
Colours: RED, WHITE disc, RED sleeves, WHITE spots. Form: PP13-30 C D
TIMEFORM VIEW Increasingly looks flattered by his Ludlow hunter third in April. First-time visor now reached for. Star RatingHHIII
Kielan Woods
Jack Tudor
Harry Skelton
Jack Andrews
Brendan Powell
James Best
7 HENRY BOX BROWN (IRE) (24)
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Lough Coyne (IRE)
Owner: Old Gold Racing 7
Trainer: Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
Breeder: Miss E. Hamilton
Sponsor: Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing
9 10 10
Colours: OLD GOLD, WHITE chevron, WHITE cap Form: 23446-U
TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run is mounting but he’s capable from this mark if keeping mistakes to a minimum (unseated rider latest). Yard in decent nick.
8 RADHARC NA SLAINE (IRE) (52)
B g Jet Away - Alstroemeria (IRE)
Owner: John, Roger & Dai
Trainer: David Rees, Haverfordwest
Breeder: Mr K. Bolger
9 10 6
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW seams, halved sleeves, YELLOW cap. Form: 52154-6
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off the mark over fences at Stratford in September Left with plenty to do when fourth of 6 at Newcastle (23f) 2 starts later and probably needed the run returning from 6 months off at Ffos Las last time Has since had a breathing operation.
9 ROCKVALE (IRE) (15)
Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Just For Jean (IRE)
Owner: Sam Allwood Racing Club
Trainer: Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Breeder: Vincent Devereux
Sponsor: Allwood Horse Transport
Rating 76
7 10 5
Colours: YELLOW, BLACK and EMERALD GREEN hooped sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and BLACK hooped cap.
Form: 60/06-2P
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on all 3 outings in points and benefited from the drop back in trip when runner-up to a next-time-out winner in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (21f, good to soft) in May. Reported to have bled when folding tamely at Worcester since, though. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 11/6/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 75
10 SHUILE WARRIOR (GB) (69) 8
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Shuile Role
Owner: Mr Simon Edwards
Trainer: Simon Edwards, Shrewsbury
Breeder: Simon Edwards
10 3
Colours: PURPLE, ORANGE stripe, quartered cap.
Form: 1/2505P- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner (out of a dam from a smart staying family) but has achieved decidedly little under Rules to date, pulling up on chasing debut over C&D on most recent start. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 73
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Visor worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5, 8.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1, 8.
The Result 1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th
Betting Forecast:
11-4 Glenmalure Flyer (IRE), 4-1 Dazzlelikethis (IRE), 6-1 Slaney Opera (IRE), 13-2 Radharc Na Slaine (IRE), 7-1 Henry Box Brown (IRE), 12-1 Rockvale (IRE), 14-1 Friends Don’t Ask (GB), 50-1 Shuile Warrior (GB), 66-1 Vinnie O’Neil (GB), 80-1 Est Illic (IRE)
Race Summary:
GLENMALURE FLYER has accumulated plenty of pointing experience since last seen under Rules and, having made a notable yard switch, is taken to make a winning start over fences. Slaney Opera is worth another chance following a breathing operation, while Dazzlelikethis could fare appreciably better back in this sphere having done well between the flags recently
1-2-3: 1.GLENMALURE FLYER (IRE) 2.SLANEY OPERA (IRE) 3.DAZZLELIKETHIS (IRE)
Ellis Collier (5)
Conor Ring
Robert Dunne
Paddy Hanlon (5)
THIRD RACE 7.08
for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares
Total prize fund £10000
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MARES’ MAIDEN
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
2M 3F 123Y
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, June 20th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 24th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Wrexham Lager have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in the race 15 entries at £50. - Closed June 20th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
1 BRENDA LADY (GB) (23) 6 11 6
B m Telescope (IRE) - Miss Chinchilla
Owner: Miss Courtney Carter
Trainer: David Rees, Haverfordwest
Breeder: Shade Oak Stud
Colours: DARK GREEN, ORANGE hoops, armlets and cap. Form: 45
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope mare who went backwards from her debut upped in trip when tailed-off fifth of 9 in novice at Newton Abbot (2 3/4m, good to soft) just over 3 weeks ago More time required.
2 COLEGRAM (FR) (14)
B m Buck’s Boum (FR) - Pique La Lune (FR)
Owner: Foxtrot Racing Colegram
Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester
Breeder: Ecurie Cap Orne
Sponsor: Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
6 11 6
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE epaulets, halved sleeves, RED cap Form: 5//311-3
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a couple of Irish points in the spring and showed up well on her debut under Rules when third of 9 in novice hurdle at Newton Abbot (17f, good) a fortnight ago Longer trip unlikely to pose a problem so she’s high on the shortlist.
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA RatingHarry
3 LITTLE TWIG (IRE) (49)
B m Order of St George (IRE) - Carabora (FR)
Owner: Mr Michael Ogburn
Trainer: Nick Scholfield, Lambourn
Breeder: Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
Sponsor: Nick Scholfield Racing
5 11 6
Colours: MAROON, BLACK stripe. Form: 0-3
TIMEFORM VIEW £19,000 5-y-o, Order of St George mare. Closely related to fairly useful hurdler Long Branch. Dam unraced sister to top-class chaser (stayed 25f) Nacarat. Placed on second of 2 starts in Irish points (May 8). Worth keeping an eye on.
4 MIRABELLO (GB) (44)
B m Order of St George (IRE) - Fernello
Owner: The Racing Life Podcast - S1
Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Breeder: R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg
RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
5 11 6
Colours: DARK BLUE, GREY Cross of Lorraine, checked sleeves and cap Form: 54-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Has progressed in each of her 3 starts in bumpers, suited by a race that placed more emphasis on stamina when second of 10 at Newton Abbot (17f, good to soft) just over 6 weeks ago. Looks an interesting hurdling newcomer in context of this race Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
5 MOONSHINE RIVER (IRE) (138)
B m Sea Moon - Annimation (IRE)
Owner: Mr Michael Fothergill
Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Breeder: Mr J. P. Whelan
Sponsor: Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
6 11 6
Colours: YELLOW, BLACK star, hooped sleeves and star on cap Form: F/05223-
TIMEFORM VIEW Sea Moon mare. Half-sister to useful hurdler Johnson’s Blue Dam (c97/h104) bumper/17f/19f hurdle winner (stayed 3m). Maiden Irish pointer, third last time (Feb 8).
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
6 PEARL KNOT (GB) (-)
B f Gentlewave (IRE) - Pearlita
Owner: The Glazeley Partnership 2
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Breeder: W. P. Jenks
Sponsor: Dodson & Horrell Ltd
4 11 0
Colours: BLACK, WHITE hoop and sleeves, hooped cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Gentlewave filly Half-sister to modest chaser Pearl Island. Dam (h102), 2 3/4m/3m hurdle winner, closely related to useful hurdler/chaser (2 1/2m-4m winner) Captain Cattistock. Market should be a good guide to expectations on debut.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA RatingJack
Shane Fenelon (5)
Skelton
Kielan Woods
Gavin Sheehan
Ciaran Gethings
Tudor
7 PSYCHOLOGICALDRAMA (GB) (120) 4 11 0
B f Telescope (IRE) - Down Ace (IRE)
Owner: Having A Mare
Trainer: Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Breeder: Dr Bryan Mayoh
Colours: WHITE and BLACK (quartered), WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE stars, MAROON cap Form: 366TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in junior events at Leicester/Ludlow in the winter but beaten by more than the 10-week absence in similar event at Wetherby (2m, soft) in February Off another 4 months since and betting check advised starting out for a new yard. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 93
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Result 1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time 2025: DOTHEJIVE (IRE) 5 11 6 Sean Quinlan 5-1 (Jennie Candlish) 4 ran
Betting Forecast:
2-1 Colegram (FR), 5-2 Mirabello (GB), 17-2 Little Twig (IRE), Pearl Knot (GB), 9-1 Moonshine River (IRE), 12-1 Psychologicaldrama (GB), 50-1 Brenda Lady (GB)
Race Summary:
Dual point winner COLEGRAM showed up well when third on her Rules debut at Newton Abbot a fortnight ago and with this longer trip likely to pose no problems, Dan Skelton’s 6-y-o gets the nod over Mirabello, who progressed in each of her 3 starts in bumpers and looks an interesting hurdling newcomer in context of this race Little Twig completes the shortlist 1-2-3: 1.COLEGRAM (FR) 2.MIRABELLO 3.LITTLE TWIG (IRE)
forget
Stan Sheppard
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £11000
THE BANGOR-ON-DEE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
2M 3F 123Y
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336 and the fourth £668. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 24th. Penalties, after June 13th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Bangor on Dee Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in the race 11 entries at £55. - Closed June 20th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556. (Penalty Value £5809.10) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
1 SUPREME YEATS (IRE) (13) 10 11 7
B g Yeats (IRE) - Supreme Bailerina (IRE)
Owner: The Old Stag Racing SY Partnership
Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester
Breeder: Pigeon Park Stud
Sponsor: TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW stars, YELLOW sleeves, DARK BLUE stars, DARK BLUE cap, YELLOW star Form: 000-113 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Cashed in on a handy mark with back-to-back wins at Newton Abbot (3 1/4m) before underlining his rude health when third on hat-trick bid at Hexham (23f). Return of blinkers may help dropping back in trip (all wins to date over further) and he has good claims of regaining the winning thread.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 115
2 IL VA DE SOI (FR) (37)
Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Vara des Champs (FR)
Owner: Thomas Fearn
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: Mr Denis Fontaine et al
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
8 11 6
Colours: WHITE, BLACK spots, BLACK sleeves, WHITE armlets, BLACK cap Form: P050-11 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on his much-reduced mark with all-the-way wins in a pair of Warwick handicaps (21f) last month and while it’s hardly a positive that he’s since been sold out of the excellent Harry Derham yard for only £12,000, he could again dominate in his bid for a hat-trick.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 114
3 CRYSTAL GLANCE (GB) (34) 6 11 4
Br m Passing Glance - Crystal Princess (IRE)
Owner: Wynnstay Wanderers II
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Breeder: Mrs L. V. Williamson
Sponsor: Dodson & Horrell Ltd
Colours: MAGENTA, SILVER hoop and armlets, quartered cap. Form: 21353-1 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when notching her fifth career success (and second win at this track) over C&D on return last month. Hard to knock her strike rate, though an 8lb rise looks on the harsh side and she’s possibly at her best when fresh.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112
4 SUMMERGROUNDS (GB) (70) 10 11 2
B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Hannah Jacques (IRE)
Owner: Multiple Sclerosis Borders Racing Club 1
Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Breeder: Nicky Richards
Sponsor: EquineProductsLtd(EquineNutrition),AdamPurvesMitsubishi
Colours: BLACK, ORANGE diamond, WHITE sleeves, BLACK cap, ORANGE star Form: 52225P- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice chased home a fairly useful sort at Perth prior to making it a hat-trick of runner-up finishes at Sedgefield in December Below form both starts this year, but the ground was against him at Ayr last time and he’s well worth another chance off a short break (has a fine record fresh). Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 110
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Result
Jockey
Harry Skelton
Theo Gillard
Jack Tudor
Danny McMenamin
SUMMERGROUNDS could be dangerous back under less testing conditions following a short
and he gets the vote in a trappy event. Supreme Yeats arrives in the form of his life and has to be feared, while hat-trick seeking Il Va de Soi cannot be discounted if allowed the run of the race on yard debut
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THOROUGH
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for novice four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £9000
THE RACHEL JONES MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
2M 145Y
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 24th. Penalties, after June 13th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Golden Sunset Holidays will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in the race 11 entries at £45. - Closed June 20th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
1 INTO BATTLE (IRE) (42) 5 12 0
Ch g Churchill (IRE) - Madam Baroque
Owner: Alison Mossop
Trainer: Robert Stephens, Caldicot
Breeder: Norelands & Hamish McCalmont B/stock
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: PURPLE, RED chevron, quartered cap. Form: 02-3
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 3-time winner on the Flat (stays 11f) who couldn’t build on the promise of his Kempton second (beat a subsequent winner) when well-held third in an Aintree novice last time, however, he’s the type to do better now handicapping.
HHHHI Official BHA Rating 105
2 CENTURION’S SISTER (IRE) (32)
6 11 9
Ch m Getaway (GER) - Ain’t Misbehavin (IRE)
Owner: Greystoke Owners
Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Breeder: Sean Gorman
Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE diamond, striped sleeves, check cap Form: 2/3323-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice from 3 starts in bumpers. She’s been consistent rather than progressive over hurdles, chasing home a next-time out winner on return at Cartmel, and may again be vulnerable to improvers now handicapping. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 100
3 EVENING
TESS (GB)
Bl f Dink (FR) - Grassfinch
Owner: Mr Dan Skelton
Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester
Breeder: Alne Park Stud
Sponsor: TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
(16) 4 11 9
Colours: PURPLE, ROYAL BLUE armlets. Form: 56-221
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 4-y-o who has progressed steadily for Dan Skelton, though she looked quirky off the bridle when opening her account in a Fontwell novice (19f) last time and returns to a handicap 10lb higher than her opening mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 105
4 AMERICAN EMPIRE (IRE) (52)
B g Australia - Rivers of Babylon (IRE)
Owner: Thomas Fearn
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: Exors of the late Mr G J Freyne
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
6 11 9
Colours: WHITE, BLACK spots, BLACK sleeves, WHITE armlets, BLACK cap Form: 63243-3 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who posted his best effort over hurdles in finishing third behind a couple of subsequent winners at Hereford (2m) on return and while well below that form over the same C&D on handicap debut, he’s at least worth a go in a tongue strap given how he shaped last time Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 100
5 PRETTYLADY (FR) (17) 4 10 9
Ro f The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Polarized
Owner: The Pretty Lady Syndicate
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Breeder: Haras Des Saint Julien
Sponsor: Dodson & Horrell Ltd
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW seams, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE spots, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW spots. Form: 60P-11
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair ex-French Flat maiden who has been much improved since switched to handicap company over hurdles this season, having plenty in hand when landing a double at Southwell latest, and she has strong hat-trick claims despite a further 8lb rise Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 91
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 5.
3rd 4th Time
Jockey
Robert Dunne
Danny McMenamin
Harry Skelton
Theo Gillard
Jack Tudor
Race Summary:
PRETTYLADY may still be ahead of the assessor so is taken to land the hat-trick, while better is expected from handicap debutant Into Battle, who may prove the main danger 1-2-3:
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for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £8000
THE TOM JONES LIVE AT CHESTER CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
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1 COLLINGHAM (GER) (213) 8 12 0
B g Samum (GER) - Chandos Rose (IRE)
Owner: All Or Nothing Racing Club
Trainer: Jake Coulson, Heaton
Breeder: D. A. Brand
Sponsor: Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing
Colours: YELLOW and BLACK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, BLACK cap, YELLOW diamond. Form: 456P30- C
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner a couple of years ago but yet to fire for this yard, including when last seen in November. Potentially well handicapped but needs to show more before becoming of interest. Star
2 ROXBORO RIVER (IRE) (14)
B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Indian Bounty
Owner: Eventmasters Limited
Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland
Breeder: Stuart Weld
7 12 0
Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, RED and BLACK hooped sleeves and cap Form: P40-040
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran up to his best back at the scene of his sole win when fourth of 10 at Stratford (22f) last month. Failed badly to reproduce that at Market Rasen (21f, good) since and tough to know what mood he will turn up in. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 100
3 ROCK HURLEY (FR) (34)
Gr g Galiway - Thalie Hurley (FR)
Owner: Donald McCain Racing Club
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: Ms Sophie Kocker
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
8 11 13
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hollow box. Form: 1/0004-3 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Sole success for current connections came at this track last April and confirmed his return to form when third of 9 here (2 1/2m, good) just under 5 weeks ago, despite being ridden a little too aggressively. Yet to finish outside frame in 7 visits here and now heads up in trip Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 99
4
INNISFREE LASS (IRE) (104)
B m Yeats (IRE) - Topless (IRE)
Owner: Hill Top Equestrian Centre Ltd
Trainer: Joey Ramsden, Newark
Breeder: Pat & Eddie Barry
8 11 13
Colours: EMERALD GREEN and WHITE diamonds, diabolo on sleeves.
Form: 2P5315-
TIMEFORM VIEW Revived all of a sudden to take her form figures at Southwell to 1211 in February, finding plenty having dictated. Found things tougher at Fontwell the following month and has since been sold cheaply from Stuart Edmunds. First ever jumps runner for her new yard Star RatingHHHII Official
5 GOLDEN GLANCE (GB) (17) 7
B m Golden Horn - Zeeba (IRE)
Owner: BCC Racing Partnership
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
Sponsor: Dodson & Horrell Ltd
11 13
Colours: LIGHT BLUE and DARK BLUE (quartered), DARK BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE spots, striped cap
Form: 5//000-01
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a string of last-place finishes with a win from out of the blue in 8-runner event at Southwell (2 1/2m, good) earlier in the month, leading last and just kept up to work. 4lb higher here but remains well handicapped on old form so may well go in again. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 99
6 JAY BEE WHISKEY (IRE) (68) 11 11 0
B g Tobougg (IRE) - Bertella (IRE)
Owner: Mr J Jones & Mrs A Sargeant
Trainer: Max Comley, Sutton Veny
Breeder: David Lalor
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE stars, chevrons on sleeves.
Form: U45/4P2-
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but he’s shown little over hurdles, going with no encouragement making handicap debut at Fakenham (23f, good to soft) when last seen 19 months ago Has since switched yards but can only be watched (recent points form nothing special). First-time cheekpieces applied. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 86 Tom Broughton
Philip Armson
Paddy Hanlon
William Maggs (3)
Harry Atkins
Charlie Maggs (3)
7 ATHENA’S DREAM (GB) (47) 4 10 5
Ch f Ulysses (IRE) - Volver (IRE)
Owner: Miss H. Dickin
Trainer: Harriet Dickin, Midford
Breeder: Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook
Sponsor: Clay StreetPropertyConsultants, KissingItBetter
Colours: GREY, LIGHT BLUE cross belts, sleeves and cap Form: 50604-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Mid-field on sole start in bumpers and ran her best race over hurdles from 5lb out of the weights when second of 8at Ludlow (3m, good) early last month, likely to have been a big threat to the winner but for bungling the last. Unexposed at the trip and can feature.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 86
8 THE KINGS SOLDIER (IRE) (13) 5 10 2
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Slaney Lady (IRE)
Owner: Mr P. Long
Trainer: Tracey Leeson, Towcester
Breeder: Mr K. Bolger
Colours: MAROON, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap Form: 604-633
TIMEFORM VIEW Limited over hurdles and picked up another fairly hollow placing sent chasing in a refitted tongue strap when third of 7 at Hexham (3m, good) recently Quickly back hurdling from 2lb out of the weights. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 72
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6.
Blinkers worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 5.
The Result
1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time
2025: PRESENT FAIR (IRE) 8 11 9 William Maggs 4-1 (Donald McCain) 6 ran
Betting Forecast:
9-4 Golden Glance (GB), 9-2 Athena’s Dream (GB), 6-1 Rock Hurley (FR), 7-1 Innisfree Lass (IRE), 9-1 The Kings Soldier (IRE), 12-1 Jay Bee Whiskey (IRE), 20-1 Collingham (GER), Roxboro River (IRE)
Race Summary:
A few in with chances but GOLDEN GLANCE ended a string of last-place finishes with a win from out of the blue at Southwell earlier in the month and remaining well handicapped on old form following a 4lb rise, she gets the nod to follow up Heading up the opposition is Rock Hurley, who is yet to finish outside frame in 7 visits here, while Athena’s Dream can edge out Collingham for minor honours. 1-2-3:
1.GOLDEN GLANCE 2.ROCK HURLEY (FR) 3.ATHENA’S DREAM
Pedigrees,
Megan Bevan (8)
Oscar Palmer (3)
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CLERK OF THE SCALES
MICHAEL ROBERTS
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
JEREMY WILLIS
JOANNA VICKERS
RACHEL BARNETT
BETTING RING MANAGER
MIKE OXLEY
COMMENTATOR
TIM PETERS
VETERINARY OFFICER
MARK TABACHNIK
VETERINARY SURGEONS
GRAHAM POTTS (SRVS)
MERETE HASS
RICHARD OWEN
13.2 Send the badges, and/or labels along with a covering letter stating the full name and address of the sender and, if different from that of sender, the full name and address of the purchaser of the badges or labels to: Refund Office, Chester Race Company Limited, The Racecourse, Chester, CH1 2LY. To be valid, requests for refunds must be received in writing within one month of the abandoned raceday. The Company shall have no responsibility or liability of any nature in respect of any refund request received after that time.
14 All persons visiting the Racecourse are admitted subject to these Regulations and to the Rules of Racing. The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to/or to remove from the Racecourse, in its absolute discretion and without giving any reasons, any person failing to comply with such Rules and Regulations or whose presence is, in its absolute discretion, a source of danger or annoyance and shall have no obligation to give any reason therefore.
15 The Company shall in no circumstances be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense or any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind.
PRIZE MONEY
16 The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £138,215 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 29th March to 22nd June 2025.
MEDICAL OFFICERS
DR JOHN MURRAY SRMO
DR EMILY HILL
DR HYWEL HUGHES
HORSE AMBULANCE
NICK JONES
NURSE CLARE DICKINSON
FARRIER
JIM BLURTON
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
LOUISE STEWART
CLERK OF THE COURSE
LILY HARRIS
RACING DIRECTOR
PADDY CHESTERS
HEAD OF RACECOURSE OPERATIONS
GARETH SIMPSON
HEAD GROUNDSMAN
ANDREW MALAM
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING DEPUTY LEAD
KINSAY SEEDLE
DUTY MANAGER
GARETH SIMPSON
UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING
17 It is a condition of entry that only individuals possessing a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets. Anyone contravening this condition will be evicted.
EVACUATION PROCEDURE
18 Bangor Racecourse has enhanced Safety & Security measures to ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment of the day. However, an incident may occur which is beyond our control and it is important that you are aware of how we intend to look after you in the event of an emergency.
We employ professionally trained and experienced stewards who are located predominantly around the course and are identifiable by their uniform.
In the event of a situation that requires partial or full evacuation of the stands or racecourse, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will undertake the responsibility of ushering you to a place of safety; it is essential that you follow their instructions. Please take your immediate belongings with you and proceed out of the area quickly and calmly with the guidance of the stewards.
The above is precautionary only and we trust that the procedures will never be required. However, in the event of an emergency, remember:
• Take your belongings with you;
• Under the directions of the stewards, proceed quickly and calmly to the safe area.
