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Bangor
Bangor
Handicap | Chase | 3m 30y
Special John
SPECIAL JOHN took well to fences last season and is fancied to gain a third win on the back of a good Wincanton second. Both Cahier's Den and Slaney Opera come here in good nick and can chase home Sam Thomas' 7-y-o in that order. Chasing newcomer Kenzo des Bruyeres completes the shortlist.
- Gagnant ou E/W
- Prévisions
- Tricast
- Assurer en 3 place
- Placement uniquement
- Parier sans
Règlements de E/W: 1/5 cote en premier 3
- 2Special JohnJ: Matt GriffithsE: Sam Thomas211552-Âge 73/17/210/3
- OR: 103
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 34
Won his first 2 starts over fences last season at Exeter and Wincanton. Good second of 3 in handicap chase at Wincanton (25f) 34 days ago so merits serious consideration eased 1 lb.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosWincanton3m 1f 30yGoodChase2/3Exeter2m 7f 25yGood to SoftHurdle5/17Windsor3m 4f 162ySoftChase5/16Wincanton3m 2f 162yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase1/11Exeter3m 54yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chase1/10- 1Kenzo Des BruyeresJ: James BowenE: Mickey Bowen445-Âge 64/110/37/2
- OR: 104
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 42
Lightly-raced maiden who wasn't seen to best effect when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (3m) 42 days ago. This dual point winner makes his chase debut now and is the type to do better over the larger obstacles.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosHaydock Park3m 58yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle5/8Ffos Las2m 4fHeavyHurdle4/9Ffos Las2m 4fHeavy (Soft in places)Hurdle4/8- 3Cahier's DenJ: Theo GillardE: Donald McCain3/6432-Âge 69/27/24/1
- OR: 102
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 46
Remains winless under Rules but he comes here in good nick, second of 6 in handicap chase at Newcastle (23f) 46 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts again.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosNewcastle2m 7f 91yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chase2/6Wetherby3m 45ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase3/6Uttoxeter2m 4fSoft (Heavy in places)Chase4/8Carlisle2m 3f 61ySoftHurdle6/11Carlisle2m 3f 61yGoodHurdle3/6- 6Good WorkJ: Toby WynneE: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero3P4434-Âge 109/29/24/1
- OR: 93
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 46
Irresolute performer. Not disgraced when fourth over C&D 46 days ago but has won once from 31 starts. Cheekpieces back on.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosBangor-on-dee3m 30yGood (Good to Soft in Places)Chase4/10Ayr3m 20ySoftChase3/6Southwell3m 60ySoft (Heavy in places)Chase4/7Uttoxeter3m 10yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase4/13Uttoxeter3m 2f 13ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chasepu/8- 9Getaway GloryJ: Charlie ToddE: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero2/8PP0-Âge 713/211/26/1
- OR: 84
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 50
Fair performer at his best but offered little under both codes last season, tenth in 3m handicap hurdle at Wetherby in March. Has since had a breathing operation.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosWetherby3m 26yGoodHurdle10/15Huntingdon2m 7f 129yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chasepu/6Sedgefield3m 2f 59ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chasepu/5Catterick Bridge3m 1f 54ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase8/12Sedgefield3m 2f 59yGood (Good to Firm in places)Chase2/6- 4Slaney OperaJ: Harry ReedE: Nick Scholfield381P23-Âge 88/17/115/2
- OR: 100
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 33
Low-mileage 8-y-o who landed handicap chase at Sedgefield in January for Ruth Jefferson. Not discredited for new yard when third of 4 at Fakenham (29f) 33 days ago. Holds solid claims back at a more conventional track.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosFakenham3m 5f 24yGoodChase3/4Wetherby3m 45yGoodChase2/9Kelso3m 2f 39yHeavyChasepu/7Sedgefield3m 2f 59yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chase1/11Catterick Bridge3m 1f 54yGoodChase8/14- 7GilbertinaJ: Tom BroughtonE: Nick Kent4P4344-Âge 918/118/120/1
- OR: 93
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 33
Sixteen runs since her last win in 2024 and she came in a well-held fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Fakenham (3m) 33 days ago.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosFakenham3m 38yGoodChase4/5Southwell2m 4f 88yGoodChase4/6Newcastle2m 4f 19yGood to SoftChase3/8Market Rasen2m 3f 34ySoft (Heavy in places)Chase4/6Market Rasen2m 1f 43yGood to SoftChasepu/7- 10On The PlatformJ: Stan SheppardE: Belinda Clarke1P/Âge 1020/120/118/1
- OR: 84
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 562
Took this prize in 2024 but he's an inconsistent sort and was pulled up in handicap chase at Stratford when last seen 18 months ago.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosStratford-on-avon2m 6f 125yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chasepu/16Bangor-on-dee3m 30yGood to SoftChase1/9Ludlow2m 7f 171ySoft (Heavy in places)Chasepu/8Hereford3m 1f 44yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase3/11Uttoxeter3mHeavyChasepu/11- 8Friends Don't AskJ: Ryan ManiaE: Clare Ellam1d/PP-3Âge 1133/133/128/1
- OR: 87
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 10
Fourteen runs since his last win in 2021. Not disgraced when third of 11 in handicap chase at Fontwell (3¼m) 10 days ago. Unreliable overall though.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosFontwell Park3m 1f 210yGoodChase3/11Warwick3m 1f 100yGoodChasepu/7Uttoxeter3m 10yGoodChasepu/10Uttoxeter3m 2f 13yGoodChaseD/12Newton Abbot3m 1f 170yGoodChase7/10- 5Walking The WalkJ: David BassE: Kerry Lee33PP/5-Âge 1133/125/128/1
- OR: 98
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 364
Off 12 months since a well-held fifth in handicap chase over C&D 12 months ago. Not easy to make a case for, albeit yard going better now.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosBangor-on-dee3m 30yGoodChase5/7Bangor-on-dee3m 30ySoft (Heavy in places)Chasepu/14Worcester2m 7fGoodChasepu/14Bangor-on-dee3m 30yGoodChase3/9Uttoxeter3mSoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase3/6