Bangor On Dee Race 3 - Bangor-On-Dee Ebf 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
FOUR SPRINGS (1) received wind surgery since disappointing as favourite at Market Rasen six weeks ago. Likely to improve and rates the one to beat. THEY WANT ME (3) managed to get off the mark at the third attempt under rules last time winning a maiden hurdle at Kelso by 1.5L. Tougher ask now penalised. Worth considering. GIANTSGRAVE (7) disappointed at Ffos Las four weeks ago tackling a maiden hurdle when better was expected. Needs to raise his game however holds every chance. NO SURE (2) improved to score at Limerick by 4L providing his third hurdle outing. Now with Toby Lawes and warrants a market check.
Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Third race start today. When well supported at debut, favourite; tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3.5 len Hereford on November 25 over 3200m defeating Liam Mera Kai carrying 70kg at $2 in a hurdle. Last start finished third of 8 starters at Market Rasen on December 26 over 3300m, 4.5 len behind Japetus carrying 71kg at $2.30. Go close. Hard to hold out again.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/12/2025 | 31 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Beau Morgan | 71kg | 4:03.16 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/10 | 25/11/2025 | - | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 3:52.09 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished sixth of 18 runners at Clonmel on December 2 over 3922m, in the wet; 24 len behind Parnell Street carrying 69kg at $51. Last to post a big 4 len win. Limerick on December 29 over 3822m defeating Just For One carrying 72kg at $6 in a hurdle. Will be thereabouts once more.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 29/12/2025 | 27 | MHDLE 4U | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SH | Robert James | 72kg | 5:21.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/18 | 02/12/2025 | 127 | MHDLE 4U | $18,990.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Heavy | B Finn | 69kg | 5:23.20 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $51.00 |
| 10/19 | 28/07/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | B Finn | 71kg | 3:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 23.8L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line finished second of 12 starters at this track on November 29 over 3300m, slow track; 11 len behind Idaho Sun carrying 70kg at $17. Second-up tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len Kelso on December 29 over 3200m defeating They're Chancers with 71.5kg at $3.50 in a hurdle. Fitter now and making headway every start. In form and will take some stopping.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 29/12/2025 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 71.5kg | 4:08.06 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 29/11/2025 | 299 | HDLE 4U | $24,740.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 70kg | 4:13.12 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/02/2025 | 345 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,380.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 73kg | 4:25.80 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/6 | 24/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Punchestown P2p | 4023m | Heavy | B Dunleavy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 71kgs
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Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, finished ninth of 13 runners at Hereford on December 10 over 3950m, 76 len behind Laguna Beach with 71.5kg at $151. Last start finished sixth of 8 starters at Plumpton on January 26 over 4100m, slow track; 50 len behind Quay Item with 72.5kg at $126. Win would surprise. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/01/2026 | 47 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 72.5kg | 5:11.21 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 50.5L | $126.00 |
| 9/11 | 10/12/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 71.5kg | 4:55.64 | 10-10-9 | 0 |
| 76.8L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Toby Wynne
Weight: 71kgs
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Facing the starter for the third time today. At very big odds at debut, ran last at this track on November 29 over 3900m, on slow going 49 len behind Atlantic Lad carrying 71kg at $101. Last start got back early finished ninth of 13 runners at Catterick on January 21 over 3900m, 52 len behind Kosac D'oudairies with 71kg at $301. Easily looked over
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 21/01/2026 | 53 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good Soft | Toby Wynne | 71kg | 4:45.77 | 11-11-9 | 0 |
| 52.5L | $301.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $17,820.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Soft | Charlie Todd | 71kg | 5:09.24 | 9-8-9 | 0 |
| 49.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: James Turner
Weight: 71kgs
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Returning from a spell making his jumps debut. He ended last campaign with finished fourth in a small field at this track on July 4 over 3300m, 12 len behind Way Maker carrying 69kg at $4.30 and before that finished third of 12 runners at this track on June 21 over 3300m, 0.8 len behind Ballylicky Bay with 68.5kg at $4.50. Worth including in this line-up.
Last Starts 217 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 04/07/2025 | 13 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 69kg | 4:00.68 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $12,700.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 68.5kg | 4:04.75 | 1-2-2-1-1-1-3 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming made ground from midfield; finished fifth of 8 runners at Doncaster on November 29 over 3900m, on slow going 56 len behind Madame Luna carrying 69.5kg at $15. Second-up finished seventh of 11 starters at Newcastle on January 15 over 3400m, 61 len behind Is This For Real with 70.5kg at $41. Others preferred.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 15/01/2026 | 47 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 70.5kg | 4:07.33 | 7-8-7 | 0 |
| 61.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 272 | HDLE M 4U | $19,420.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Soft | Toby Wynne | 69.5kg | 4:55.12 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 56.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |