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11:25 Bangor-on-Dee
Potter Group Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) (Class 5)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f 123y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- £5,779 added
- Winner: £2,342
- 2nd: £1,079
- 3rd: £539
- 4th: £350
- Form 214955
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey B S Hughes
held up towards rear, headway from 3 out, chased winner last, no impression, kept on
- Form 9-733P7
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey Peter Kavanagh
chased leaders on inside, reminder after 4th, hampered 3 out, no impression from 2 out
- Form 85-93P9
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 97
held up in mid-division, pushed along and lost place before 7th, plugged on from 2 out
- Form 559355
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer S Allwood
- Jockey T J O'Brien
mid-division, struggling from 7th, tailed off
- Form 452504
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer Henry Oliver
- Jockey Lorcan Williams
chased leader, not fluent 4th or 4 out, still close 2nd when stumbled and unseated rider 3 out
- Form 10885-8
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer S England
- Jockey Jonathan England
always towards rear
Nefyn Point
22- Form 5-92969
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey Theo Gillard
mid-division, headway before 4 out, mistake when 2nd 2 out, no impression on winner, 3rd and one pace last
- Form 073091
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer D Skelton
- Jockey Harry Skelton
held up in rear, headway 4 out, not fluent 3 out, led and slightly hampered by loose horse before 2 out, switched left to avoid loose horse and clear before last, comfortably
- Form 1/0-5FPU
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer L Horsfall
- Jockey Tabitha Worsley
raced keenly, led, headed before mistake 2 out, weakened quickly
- Form U-3086
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer J Groucott
- Jockey Lee Edwards
chased leaders, not fluent and ridden 4 out, hampered 3 out, stayed on same pace
- Form 7-7647
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer Mrs N S Evans
- Jockey Mr Jason Dixon
held up towards rear, kept on from 2 out, never on terms
- Form 7755P6
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey C Gethings
chased leaders on outside, jumped right 5th, mistake 2 out, soon weakened
- Form 66-5570
- Age 10
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer A Stronge
- Jockey David Noonan
towards rear, not fluent 5th, struggling 4 out
- Form 859750
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey C J Todd
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In depth
Verdict
Harry Skelton's relentless charge for the jockey's title, with the help of brother Dan, continues apace. The combination is represented here by DAN GUN, backed as if defeat was not contemplated on his first run for the yard a month after leaving David Brace. He won with seemingly plenty to spare so can go in again, despite a 9lb rise. Rubytwo rates the main threat after being dropped a few pounds for recent defeats. She's a solid and consistent mare while Badness Backfires is definitely one to keep an eye on as he posted a pleasing debut for Henry Oliver after leaving Denise Foster.
Formwatch
Rubytwo 7-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, niggled along and chased leaders 3 out, ridden and outpaced 2 out, rallying when mistake last, no more, 5th of 11, 13 1/2l behind Island Mahee (10-7) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Brother Pat 14-1 (11-10) Close up, ridden 3 out, weakened next, 7th of 8, 35 1/4l behind Lissen To The Lady (10-2) at Carlisle 2m 3f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Lady Sally (IRE) 10-1 (11-11) Held up in midfield, pushed along before 4 out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, dist behind Poet's Reflection (10-6) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Mar.
Guildhall 22-1 (11-13) Held up just worse than mid-division, hard ridden and reminders before 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 5th of 9, dist behind Powerstown Park (12-2) at Huntingdon 2m hcp (5) sft in Mar.
Badness Backfires (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, not fluent 1st, slow next, went 2nd briefly 2 out, edged left final bend, well held in 4th last, 4th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Beau Haze (10-10) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Mar.
Near Kettering 33-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, 8th of 9, dist behind Powerstown Park (12-2) at Huntingdon 2m hcp (5) sft in Mar.
Nefyn Point 100-1 (10-3) Towards rear, ridden after 3 out, never involved, 9th of 15, 27 1/4l behind Iolani (10-12) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Dan Gun (IRE) Evensfav (10-9) Held up, headway 3 out, chased leader next, ridden to lead approaching last, ridden out, won at Stratford 2m 6f hcp (5) gd in Mar beating Very Intense (11-8) by 3 1/2l, 15 ran.
Staithes (IRE) 300-1 (11-2) Took keen hold, hung and jumped left, led, not fluent 9th, headed after 14th, soon weakened, went badly left, landed on top of fence and unseated rider 4 out, at Huntingdon 3m (4) gs in Mar.
On The Platform (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Midfield, lost position 4 out, never dangerous, 6th of 8, dist behind Minella Drama (11-5) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f (4) hvy in Dec.
Watchman (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden and brief headway over 3 out, switched left, outpaced before 2 out, no impact after last, 7th of 13, 11 1/4l behind Detatched (11-12) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) gs in Nov.
Say The Word 7-1 (10-9) Led, shaken up after 3 out (usual 4 out), headed after 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 16, 12 1/2l behind Tactical Manoeuvre (11-3) at Taunton 3m hcp (5) gd in Mar.
Jalingo (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, hampered and lost place stable bend after 1st, in rear next, well beaten 5th, 10th of 13, dist behind Baratineur (11-6) at Chepstow 2m hcp (5) gd in Mar.
Ocean Voyage (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, 12th of 13, 26 1/2l behind Sexy Lot (11-10) at Haydock 2m 3f hcp (2) gs in Apr.