Bangor On Dee Race 3 - Weatherbys & Birdie Calendars Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
JUPITER ALLEN (3) is the only contender to benefit from a recent outing. Tailed off on that pipe-opener over hurdles. Better judged on his mainly useful fences form last campaign. May step forward. BROOMFIELDS CAVE (5) was partnered by Bradley Harris to two chase successes last term. Third on final outing over 5200m at Chepstow. Dangerous among this company. BLENKINSOP (4) gained victory in a 4800m Exeter chase last November. Returns from almost a year off. Possibilities if ready to go. ARIZONA CARDINAL (1) has been restricted to just three outings since his 2024 Topham Chase win. Talented but might need the run.

Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 10 of 12 starters at Musselburgh February 1 2025 over 4100m, 39 len behind The Kalooki Kid with 72kg at $23. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Chepstow October 12 2024 over 4700m. Can run a big race while fresh. Should be thereabouts.
Last Starts 647 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 01/02/2025 | 50 | HCP CHSE 5U | $179,450.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 72kg | 5:07.25 | 8-10-10 | 0 |
| 39.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/15 | 13/12/2024 | 62 | HCP CHSE 5U | $73,800.00 | Cheltenham | 5884m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 68.5kg | 8:33.95 | 5-8-8 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $19.00 |
| 99/11 | 12/10/2024 | 183 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 69kg | 6:03.24 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/24 | 12/04/2024 | 43 | STPLE HCP 5U | $268,530.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 68kg | 5:42.92 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/02/2024 | 37 | STPLE HCP 5U | $32,670.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 76kg | 6:39.05 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/9 | 23/01/2024 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Leicester | 4526m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 73kg | 6:21.00 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 99/8 | 21/12/2023 | 43 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 74kg | 6:29.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 99/7 | 08/11/2023 | 186 | STPLE HCP 4U | $35,180.00 | Warwick Uk | 5129m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 70kg | 7:17.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/11 | 06/05/2023 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $62,800.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 65kg | 6:31.82 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 12/04/2023 | 107 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,970.00 | Southwell | 4883m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 76.5kg | 6:39.24 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $4.33 |
| 6/10 | 26/12/2022 | 36 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $47,140.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 67kg | 5:10.63 | - | 0 |
| 34.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Johnston
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 10 of 17 runners at Cheltenham March 10 over 6000m, 50 len behind Holloway Queen carrying 71kg at $34. When resuming last campaign 3 of 12 starters at Carlisle November 2 2025 over 4200m, 10 len behind The Jukebox Kid carrying 74.5kg at $8.50. Might just find himself a little outclassed though and tempted to risk today.
Last Starts 245 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17 | 10/03/2026 | 35 | CHSE HUNT HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 6035m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 7:47.13 | - | 0 |
| 50.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/4 | 03/02/2026 | 25 | CHSE 5U | $27,990.00 | Carlisle | 4224m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 72kg | 5:38.17 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.83 |
| 0/6 | 09/01/2026 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $28,130.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 73kg | 6:18.91 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/12/2025 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 5129m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 73kg | 6:26.64 | 4-6-5 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/11/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good | Brendan Powell | 73kg | 6:10.67 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $2.00 |
| 3/12 | 02/11/2025 | 233 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,900.00 | Carlisle | 4204m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 74.5kg | 5:25.38 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $8.50 |
| 0/20 | 14/03/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 5U | $269,470.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 73kg | 5:57.13 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/02/2025 | 49 | HDLE 5U | $46,130.00 | Ascot Uk | 3875m | Good | Brendan Powell | 73kg | 4:51.24 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/12/2024 | 36 | G1 OPEN 4U | $184,500.00 | Newbury | 4131m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 73kg | 5:03.50 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 68.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/3 | 22/11/2024 | 28 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $25,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good | Brendan Powell | 71.5kg | 4:46.11 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.91 |
| 3/8 | 25/10/2024 | 334 | HDLE 4U | $32,670.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | Brendan Powell | 70kg | 4:46.55 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after seven months finished 12th of 17 starters at Chepstow on October 10 over 4700m, 57 len behind Tzarmix carrying 76.5kg at $21. Previously second-up finished second of 7 starters at Exeter on December 5 over 6100m, slow track; 9 len behind Art Decco with 75kg at $2.80. Forgive first-up failure. Can atone.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17 | 10/10/2026 | 210 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 76.5kg | 6:16.65 | 11-12-12 | 0 |
| 57.0L | $21.00 |
| 0/16 | 14/03/2026 | 44 | STPLE HCP 5U | $290,390.00 | Uttoxeter | 6839m | Soft | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 9:21.38 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/01/2026 | 34 | CHSE HUNT HCP 5U | $49,480.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Heavy | Lorcan Williams | 70kg | 6:56.93 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 26/12/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 74.5kg | 6:32.03 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/12/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Exeter | 6135m | Soft | Lorcan Williams | 75kg | 8:36.24 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.75 |
| 4/8 | 07/11/2025 | 241 | STPLE HCP 4U | $43,560.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Good | Harry Cobden | 73.5kg | 6:19.30 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 38.0L | $4.00 |
| 11/18 | 11/03/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE HUNT 5U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 6035m | Good Soft | David Noonan | 66.5kg | 7:54.62 | 2-11-11 | 0 |
| 87.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/02/2025 | 47 | HCP CHSE 5U | $29,950.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Soft | David Noonan | 71.5kg | 6:05.25 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 0/11 | 19/12/2024 | 13 | HCP CHSE 4U | $35,980.00 | Exeter | 4877m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 72kg | 6:22.81 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 06/12/2024 | 45 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4862m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | 6:34.17 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 22/10/2024 | 166 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,950.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Good Soft | David Noonan | 70kg | 6:10.00 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 6 of 8 starters at Aintree December 26 over 5000m, 30 len behind Fortunate Man carrying 74.5kg at $4. When resuming last campaign 5 of 14 starters at Cheltenham October 25 2025 over 4000m, 7 len behind Zurich carrying 68.5kg at $15. Has ability and looks a danger.
Last Starts 319 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 | 26/12/2025 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Good Soft | David Bass | 74.5kg | 6:31.00 | 8-5-6 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/11/2025 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $30,860.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73.5kg | 6:15.04 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.75 |
| 5/14 | 25/10/2025 | 204 | HCP CHSE 4U | $44,170.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 68.5kg | 5:03.71 | 8-9-5 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
| 18/20 | 04/04/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $138,380.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Hugh Nugent | 66kg | 4:53.33 | 6-18-18 | 0 |
| 66.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/15 | 15/03/2025 | 42 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Hugh Nugent | 72.5kg | 5:03.28 | 6-5-3 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 12/17 | 01/02/2025 | 659 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,220.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Hugh Nugent | 72.5kg | 5:04.90 | 9-9-12 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/15 | 14/04/2023 | 104 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 4964m | Soft | H F Nugent | 73.5kg | 6:22.92 | - | 0 |
| 22.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/12/2022 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $35,710.00 | Newbury | 4131m | Soft | Tommie O'brien | 66kg | 5:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 02/12/2022 | 10 | NHDLE HCP 3U | $14,290.00 | Exeter | 4350m | Good Soft | H F Nugent | 75.5kg | 5:30.91 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.73 |
| 1/5 | 22/11/2022 | 19 | NHDLE HCP 3U | $27,620.00 | Southwell | 4104m | Soft | H F Nugent | 70kg | 5:33.90 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/12 | 03/11/2022 | 179 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $21,660.00 | Ludlow | 4275m | Good | A Stevens | 66.5kg | 5:12.36 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Bradley Harris
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after seven months. Finished off last preparation 3 in a small field at Chepstow April 24 over 5200m, 5 len behind Inflexible with 71.5kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Doncaster February 28 over 5200m. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 200 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 24/04/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,240.00 | Chepstow | 5230m | Good | Bradley Harris | 71.5kg | 6:32.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $3.75 |
| 1/5 | 01/04/2026 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,700.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Good | Bradley Harris | 75kg | 6:28.41 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 0/8 | 28/02/2026 | 64 | STPLE HCP 5U | $127,050.00 | Doncaster | 5230m | Soft | Bradley Harris | 67kg | 6:49.87 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 26/12/2025 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Good Soft | Bradley Harris | 70.5kg | 6:32.03 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/11/2025 | 533 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Doncaster | 5230m | Soft | Bradley Harris | 73.5kg | 6:58.41 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/4 | 14/06/2024 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $24,450.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | James Bowen | 75kg | 6:40.15 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 22/05/2024 | 38 | NCHSE APP HCP 5U | $15,650.00 | Southwell | 5230m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75kg | 7:24.93 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 14/04/2024 | 189 | HDLE HCP 4U | $31,760.00 | Plumpton | 5029m | Good | Kevin Brogan | 72kg | 5:57.10 | 8-4-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/10/2023 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 66kg | 5:54.60 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 07/09/2023 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 6:04.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/11 | 22/08/2023 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Richard Mclernon | 76kg | 5:50.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $5.00 |