Racecards
16:10 Bangor-on-Dee
Horseyhotties.com Newcomers Standard Open Nh Flat Race (Class 5)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £2,500 added
- Winner: £1,713
- 2nd: £499
- 3rd: £250
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer Miss H C Knight
- Jockey Hadden Frost
held up in rear, some headway over 3f out, soon no impression
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey Aidan Coleman
pulled hard tracking leaders, led after 4f, hung right and headed over 5f out, faded
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer M G Rimell
- Jockey Peter Toole
tracked leaders, effort over 3f out, soon under pressure, weakened over 1f out
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey P J Brennan
raced in rear, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened final furlong
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer Miss R Curtis
- Jockey A P McCoy
with leader, led over 5f out, headed over 3f out, soon hard driven, weakened final furlong
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey J M Maguire
led steady pace, headed after 4f, led again over 3f out, ridden clear entering final furlong, ran on well
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer J Candlish
- Jockey A O'keeffe
raced in rear, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on well inside final furlong, not pace of winner
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Miss C Dyson
- Jockey Dave Crosse
held up in touch, effort over 2f out, soon no impression
- Age 3
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer Bruce Hellier
- Jockey F Keniry
always in rear, struggling over 7f out, soon beaten
- Age 3
- Weight 10-7
tracked leaders, pushed along over 4f out, soon weakened
In depth
Verdict
This should prove to be an informative contest and we will side with FLEMI TWO TOES to maintain the good form of the Rebecca Curtis stable in this sphere, which stands at 38% in all bumpers since taking out a licence and a hugely impressive 50% at this track. The gelding is by Flemensfirth, who has sired some top National Hunt performers such as Gold Cup winner Imperial Commander and should relish these conditions. Those wanting to play at longer prices could do worse than Tarn Hows, who is from a top jumping family including Bula and Our Vic and should relish conditions, while the yard is in cracking form. King's Grace is also well related and from a yard that does well in this sphere, while both Absolution and Carlos Gardel would be of greater interest if supported. (Jonathan Doidge)
Formwatch
Absolution (IRE) Craigsteel gelding out of Legal Statement.
Bennys Mist (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Dark Mist.
Carlos Gardel Beat All gelding out of Melody Princess.
Coolbeg (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Dianeme.
Flemi Two Toes (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Silva Venture.
King's Grace King's Theatre gelding out of Beauchamp Grace.
Tarn Hows (IRE) Old Vic gelding out of Orchardstown Lady.
Qualitee Superior Premium mare out of Coco Loco.
Ben Brierley Tobougg gelding out of Princess Perfect.
The de Thaix (FR) Polish Summer gelding out of Etoile De Thaix.