Bangor On Dee Race 5 - Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (1) found things too tough in a much better race than this at Windsor during January. Warrants respect back down into something easier on better ground. AURIGNY MILL (2) rediscovered winning ways at Taunton last month after responding well to cheekpieces scoring by just under 5L. Suited by this test and cannot be ruled out. IN THE AGE (8) is more unexposed than most in this field. May kick on after his runner up finish at Uttoxeter in January. STATIC (5) ended a long losing streak gaining a 2L triumph at Haydock last time out. Won't be too far away despite this being a better race.

Jockey: Harry Atkins
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after two months. Finished off last campaign 13 of 14 starters at Windsor January 16 over 3200m, slow track; 36 len behind Hot Fuss with 72kg at $7. When resuming last campaign 2 of 8 starters at Sandown Park December 6 over 3200m, slow track; 0.8 len behind Go Dante carrying 73kg at $3.50. Key chance on best form.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 16/01/2026 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $217,720.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Soft | Harry Atkins | 72kg | 3:53.02 | 1-10-13 | 0 |
| 36.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/12/2025 | 230 | HDLE HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 4:14.01 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/11 | 20/04/2025 | 43 | HCP HDLE 4U | $138,380.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:39.64 | 6-3-4 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/17 | 08/03/2025 | 50 | HCP HDLE 4U | $196,880.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | 4:00.00 | 2-2-5 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/14 | 17/01/2025 | 41 | HCP HDLE 4U | $202,950.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 3:55.52 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2024 | 251 | HCP HDLE 3U | $92,250.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Heavy | Harry Skelton | 68kg | 4:21.35 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.63 |
| 99/13 | 31/03/2024 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 73.5kg | 3:39.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/16 | 09/03/2024 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $184,500.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 74.5kg | 4:05.10 | 2-3-5 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/21 | 10/02/2024 | 83 | HDLE HCP 4U | $290,240.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Heavy | Tristan Durrell | 73.5kg | 3:55.00 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/15 | 19/11/2023 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $179,650.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 71.5kg | 4:05.33 | 2-2-7 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/11/2023 | 204 | HDLE HCP 3U | $108,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 68.5kg | 3:40.86 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Harry Kimber
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Freshened for 37 days. Last run won by 5 len Taunton on February 12 over 3300m on heavy track defeating Jack Hyde with 75kg at $15 in a hurdle. Race before ran on from midfield; finished third in a small field at Taunton on January 17 over 3800m, 6 len behind Celtic Art with 75.5kg at $11. Strong winning chance again.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/02/2026 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,860.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Heavy | Harry Kimber | 75kg | 4:13.97 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/01/2026 | 54 | CLM HDLE HCP 8U | $44,470.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good Soft | Harry Kimber | 75.5kg | 4:51.32 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 0/5 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | CHSE 4U | $32,670.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Harry Kimber | 71.5kg | 4:27.56 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/4 | 09/11/2025 | 203 | HCP HDLE 3U | $46,130.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Good Soft | Jay Tidball | 74kg | 4:04.39 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $4.33 |
| 8/11 | 20/04/2025 | 61 | HCP HDLE 4U | $138,380.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | Good | Joe Anderson | 71kg | 3:39.64 | 8-9-8 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/02/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE 4U | $26,860.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good Soft | Joe Anderson | 75kg | 4:19.20 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.88 |
| 1/7 | 18/01/2025 | 57 | HCP HDLE 8U | $41,510.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Joe Anderson | 73.5kg | 4:48.70 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.63 |
| 6/9 | 22/11/2024 | 15 | HCP HDLE 3U | $55,630.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Harry Kimber | 76kg | 3:41.97 | 7-7-6 | 0 |
| 26.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/11/2024 | 180 | HCP HDLE 4U | $31,760.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good | Joe Anderson | 76kg | 4:00.40 | 7-1-1 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $5.00 |
| 0/17 | 11/05/2024 | 15 | HCP HDLE 4U | $147,600.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Good | Alan Johns | 73kg | 3:41.52 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/04/2024 | 76 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Fergus Gillard | 75kg | 3:49.72 | 6-2-4 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last run finished 11th of 13 runners at Kempton Park on March 14 over 4200m, 19 len behind Intosomethinggood carrying 75.5kg at $26. The run before finished sixth of 7 starters at Newbury on February 28 over 3300m, 39 len behind Rubber Ball with 76kg at $19. Better than recent runs and can improve for a place today.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 5:02.03 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/02/2026 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $38,110.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Kevin Brogan | 76kg | 3:57.01 | - | 0 |
| 39.8L | $19.00 |
| 0/4 | 13/02/2026 | 46 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,830.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | 5:04.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/3 | 29/12/2025 | 37 | CHSE 4U | $24,700.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good Soft | James King | 73kg | 4:25.86 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $1.17 |
| 6/9 | 22/11/2025 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 4:31.25 | 1-4-6 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/2 | 31/10/2025 | 203 | CHSE 4U | $17,610.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Sean Bowen | 72kg | 4:51.52 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.13 |
| 1/10 | 11/04/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Ayr | 4307m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | 5:16.71 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/03/2025 | 42 | HCP HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 4:36.65 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 0/12 | 08/02/2025 | 43 | HCP HDLE 4U | $38,110.00 | Newbury | 4828m | Soft | James Bowen | 75.5kg | 6:02.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 0/4 | 27/12/2024 | 32 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,110.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good Soft | Kevin Brogan | 74.5kg | 6:38.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.25 |
| 0/4 | 25/11/2024 | 220 | CHSE 4U | $35,700.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:37.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after five months. Finished off last campaign 4 in a small field at Wetherby October 31 over 3900m, 15 len behind Thistle Ask carrying 68kg at $3.30. Previously first up; 2 in a small field at Newton Abbot June 13 over 3300m, 11 len behind Centara carrying 71kg at $3.50. Needs more time. Rates a minor hope only in this line-up.
Last Starts 141 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 | 31/10/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $77,140.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Sean Bowen | 68kg | 4:44.51 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/2 | 15/10/2025 | 40 | HCP CHSE 4U | $22,760.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 4:39.40 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $1.53 |
| 1/5 | 05/09/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,780.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Good | James Bowen | 72.5kg | 4:51.07 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/08/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 4U | $45,370.00 | Stratford Avon | 3922m | Good Firm | Ben Jones | 64.5kg | 4:36.07 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/5 | 14/07/2025 | 31 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,220.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Good | Jack Tudor | 69kg | 3:55.10 | 2-3-5 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/06/2025 | 206 | HCP CHSE 5U | $41,250.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 71kg | 4:00.59 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/5 | 19/11/2024 | 10 | HCP HDLE 4U | $17,590.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Soft | Chris Ward | 70.5kg | 4:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/11/2024 | 61 | HCP CHSE 4U | $45,370.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good | Chris Ward | 66kg | 3:56.28 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/3 | 09/09/2024 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,180.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Soft | Chris Ward | 72.5kg | 4:06.25 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 19/08/2024 | 45 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | Chris Ward | 70.5kg | 3:56.80 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 05/07/2024 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,500.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Good | Chris Ward | 73kg | 3:56.90 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Charlie Maggs
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last outing won by 2.25 len Haydock Park on March 5 over 3800m defeating The Egyptian Ginge carrying 73kg at $13 in a hurdle. The start before that; finished ninth of 10 starters at Musselburgh on January 31 over 3100m, 11 len behind Star Of Guiting carrying 62kg at $17. Back in form and can measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 05/03/2026 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 73kg | 4:37.88 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/01/2026 | 55 | HDLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 62kg | 3:38.54 | 8-8-9 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/12/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 3U | $39,750.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 67kg | 4:10.68 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/11/2025 | 42 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 73kg | 4:01.06 | 8-6-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 99/13 | 11/10/2025 | 183 | HCP HDLE 4 | $45,370.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 67.5kg | 4:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $7.00 |
| 11/12 | 11/04/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE 4U | $33,210.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 71kg | 3:47.61 | 7-9-11 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/22 | 11/03/2025 | 38 | HCP JHDLE 4 | $143,720.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 66.5kg | 3:57.67 | 10-2-7 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
| 0/10 | 01/02/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 4 | $72,600.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 71kg | 3:41.42 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 27/12/2024 | 41 | G2 OPEN 3 | $145,200.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 3:58.93 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/11/2024 | 15 | G2 OPEN 3 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 3:53.82 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/11/2024 | 47 | LR OPEN 3 | $72,600.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 3:48.10 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: James Turner
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last preparation 8 of 15 starters at Ascot December 19 over 3100m, slow track; 10 len behind Dance And Glance carrying 76kg at $12. When resuming last campaign 5 of 9 runners at Chepstow October 12 over 3200m, 20 len behind Celtic Dino with 66.5kg at $11. Has ability and looks a danger.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 19/12/2025 | 35 | HDLE HCP 3U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 3:50.10 | 5-10-8 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $12.00 |
| 9/18 | 14/11/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | James Turner | 73.5kg | 5:22.46 | 10-12-9 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $21.00 |
| 0/12 | 24/10/2025 | 12 | HCP HDLE 3U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | James Turner | 70kg | 3:57.96 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 12/10/2025 | 179 | HCP HDLE 5U | $100,380.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | James Turner | 66.5kg | 3:59.60 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/16 | 16/04/2025 | 33 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $36,900.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Good | James Turner | 72kg | 4:05.99 | 5-2-6 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 11/16 | 14/03/2025 | 41 | HCP HDLE 5U | $197,610.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 65kg | 4:05.57 | 4-15-11 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 01/02/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | James Turner | 71kg | 3:40.49 | 6-9-9 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
| 0/8 | 01/01/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $138,380.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Soft | James Turner | 75kg | 4:06.24 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/12/2024 | 32 | HCP HDLE 3U | $92,250.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | Good Soft | James Turner | 75kg | 4:04.50 | 6-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 12/11/2024 | 18 | HCP HDLE 3U | $27,220.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | James Turner | 72.5kg | 3:48.60 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/10/2024 | 191 | HDLE HCP 3U | $32,670.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | James Turner | 69kg | 3:55.27 | 6-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |

Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Freshened for 56 days. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily finished second of 8 runners at Uttoxeter on January 24 over 4000m, on slow going 2.75 len behind Warriors Destiny with 70.5kg at $2.60. The start before that; favourite; won by a neck Catterick on January 1 over 3900m defeating Silver Hill carrying 69kg at $2.50 in a hurdle. Sure to improve again. Cannot be underestimated.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/01/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,790.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Soft | Harry Atkins | 70.5kg | 5:21.43 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.63 |
| 1/6 | 01/01/2026 | 50 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good | Harry Atkins | 69kg | 4:42.12 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 12/11/2025 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4626m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 6:10.29 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $3.75 |
| 5/7 | 26/10/2025 | 251 | MHDLE 4U | $31,370.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 4:56.13 | 7-5-5 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/7 | 17/02/2025 | 63 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 74kg | 3:56.68 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.88 |
| 1/13 | 16/12/2024 | 288 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:07.30 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | P A King | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |