Bangor On Dee Race 4 - Wrexham Lager Novices' Handicap Hurdle
AN BUACHAILL RUA (5) Ran away with a win by a margin of 3L last start in a hurdle at Ludlow and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Key player. KASTELLION (2) Ran home into 3rd last start in a hurdle at Southwell. Should jump out and bowl along. Worth strong consideration. DIAMAND DE VINDECY (4) Didn't finish in a chase at Huntingdon. Likely to be well placed early. Toby Mccain Mitchell provides some weight relief. Definite claims. GREEDY SMITH (3) Didn't finish in a hurdle at Doncaster. Shows good early pace. Has some strong credentials in this race.

Jockey: William Shanahan
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran 8th last start in a hurdle at Doncaster. Will be positive in the run early. The large claim from William Shanahan helps. Could feature here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 27/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | GOOD | William Shanahan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 74.85L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Hexham | 4048m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 72kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-4-4-5 | 0 |
| 35.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 4103m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Cartmel | 4454m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 72kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 3/4 | 14/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Perth | 5346m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 74.5kg | - | 3-1-1-1-2-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.05L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 23/04/2025 | - | Div 1 | $7,701.00 | Perth | 4816m | GOOD | Edward Vaughan | 72.5kg | - | 8-8-6-8-4-3-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $13.00 |
| 9/12 | 29/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Stratford | 4432m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 75.5kg | - | 8-8-9-9-7-7-6-9 | 0 |
| 48.25L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 11/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | William Shanahan | 72.5kg | - | 4-3-3-4-4-3-2 | 0 |
| 3L | $5.50 |
| 5/12 | 20/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,377.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | William Shanahan | 71kg | - | 7-7-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 29L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | SOFT | Sean W Quinlan | 72.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 31.25L | $41.00 |
| 8/11 | 19/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 72kg | - | 8-8-6-7-7-8-8 | 0 |
| 46.75L | $34.00 |
| 4/4 | 30/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Haydock | 3149m | HEAVY | Sean W Quinlan | 71kg | - | - | 1 |
| 25.25L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Displayed good finishing speed when 3rd beaten by 3 1/4L last start in a hurdle at Southwell. Has plenty of early speed. Commands respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 18/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Southwell | 4103m | SOFT | Charlie Hammond | 76.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $3.50 |
| 6/13 | 23/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | SOFT | Toby Wynne | 74.5kg | - | 4-4-5-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 27.25L | $34.00 |
| 4/5 | 30/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Leicester | 4123m | SOFT | Charlie Deutsch | 70kg | - | 3-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 46.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/11/2025 | - | 4 | $7,575.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Charlie Deutsch | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.25L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a hurdle at Doncaster on Jan 23rd. Should muster plenty of early toe. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 23/01/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Doncaster | 4904m | SOFT | Kielan Woods | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | SOFT | Benjamin Macey | 70kg | - | 3-4-4-6-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Sandown | 3215m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 72kg | - | 3-4-5-5-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 37.75L | $81.00 |
| 7/15 | 15/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,526.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 70kg | - | 10-9-8-8-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 42.75L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Toby Mccain-Mitchell
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to finish in a chase at Huntingdon on Mar 1st. Should be going forward early. Large claim helps. Very tidy performer.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/5 | 01/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 3868m | SOFT | Jonathan Burke | 72.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5-5-5-2 | 0 |
| 4.75L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Ludlow | 4785m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | - | 4-4-5-4-3-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 19.75L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 06/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Pontefract | 3622m | SOFT | Billy Garritty | 62kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 3 |
| 47.75L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 27/09/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $14,756.00 | Ripon | 3218m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 59.5kg | - | 10-10-10-9-9-9-9-9 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $14,756.00 | Chester | 3196m | GOOD | Elizabeth Gale | 64.5kg | - | 11-10-11-10-10-9-9-9 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/06/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $9,837.00 | Pontefract | 3622m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-4-4-4 | 5 |
| 6L | $4.50 |
| 6/7 | 22/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,362.00 | Haydock | 3259m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 61kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 12.25L | $2.38 |
| 3/6 | 26/04/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $14,756.00 | Ripon | 3218m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 57.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.95L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 08/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Pontefract | 3622m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 58kg | - | 2-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $4.33 |
| 99/11 | 16/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Southwell | 4103m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 06/11/2024 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | SOFT | Jack Doughty | 63kg | - | 6-9-10-10-10-10-10-11 | 10 |
| 30.1L | $26.00 |
| 11/14 | 24/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | SOFT | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | - | 6-6-6-9-10-10-12-12 | 11 |
| 27.05L | $20.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/08/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,834.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | HEAVY | Huw Edwards | 66.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 16.25L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/08/2024 | - | CL3 | $34,430.00 | Haydock | 3259m | GOOD | Jack Doughty | 54kg | - | 8-8-8-8-7-8-8-8 | 8 |
| 8.55L | $22.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/06/2024 | - | CL4 | $14,756.00 | Chester | 3196m | HEAVY | Francis Norton | 57kg | - | 6-8-8-8-8-9-9-9 | 5 |
| 49.35L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/06/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Haydock | 3259m | GOOD | Jack Doughty | 61.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 18/05/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | GOOD | Harry Atkins | 73.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/04/2024 | - | CL4 | $14,756.00 | Ripon | 3218m | SOFT | Jason Hart | 56.5kg | - | 6-5-5-6-6-6-6-6 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/04/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Ripon | 2816m | HEAVY | Jason Hart | 62.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 12.25L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Harry Atkins
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Was a comprehensive winner by 3L last start in a hurdle at Ludlow and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Large claim helps. Winning chance.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $4.50 |
| 5/12 | 23/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,148.00 | Warwick | 3822m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 72.5kg | - | 2-4-2-2-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 19/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | HEAVY | Sean Houlihan | 71kg | - | 5-5-5-5-4-5-6 | 0 |
| 36.25L | $6.50 |
| 5/12 | 25/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 69kg | - | 9-7-5-7-2-3-5 | 0 |
| 6L | $23.00 |
| 10/16 | 05/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 72.5kg | - | 5-4-5-6-9-9-10 | 0 |
| 61L | $29.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Warwick | 3822m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 72.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 70kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 23L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Toby Wynne
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
At $17.00 advanced late into 4th last time in a hurdle at Newcastle. Will be motoring home late. Not at all out of this race.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 21/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Newcastle | 4080m | GOOD | Craig Nichol | 72.5kg | - | 9-8-8-8-7-6-4-4 | 0 |
| 10L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 19/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | HEAVY | Robert Dunne | 73kg | - | 9-8-7-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 32.75L | $126.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $12,297.00 | Bangor | 3351m | HEAVY | Ben Smith | 70kg | - | 9-9-10-10-10-10-10 | 0 |
| 69.25L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,574.00 | Newcastle | 4080m | GOOD | Robert Dunne | 72kg | - | 7-6-7-7-5-4-5-6 | 0 |
| 24.25L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Rex Dingle
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $301.00 mediocre performance when 9th last start in a hurdle at Hereford. Not very reliable.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 07/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 73L | $301.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Bangor | 3934m | HEAVY | Liam Harrison | 72kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 48.35L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Huntingdon | 4155m | GOOD | Harry Bannister | 73kg | - | 4-4-4-5-4-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 44L | $67.00 |

Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after break. Started at $81.00 and performed below standard when 8th last time in a hurdle at Uttoxeter but going over extra ground. Dropping weight. Too much luck needed to come into contention.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 19/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | HEAVY | Ben Smith | 73kg | - | 10-10-10-8-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 34.75L | $81.00 |
| 7/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $12,297.00 | Bangor | 3351m | HEAVY | Craig Nichol | 70kg | - | 10-10-9-9-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 56.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 69kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-7-8 | 0 |
| 58.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 65 weeks. Was $21.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 9th last start in a chase at Ludlow. Making up the numbers.
Last Starts 458 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 18/12/2024 | - | CL4 | $11,805.00 | Ludlow | 4033m | GOOD | Alan Johns | 68.5kg | - | 7-7-8-8-8-8-8-9 | 0 |
| 24.85L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | GOOD | Alan Johns | 70kg | - | 7-7-7-6-6-5-6 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $91.00 |
| 11/14 | 29/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Bangor | 3351m | SOFT | D A Jacob | 70kg | - | 10-10-10-11-11-11-11 | 0 |
| 104.6L | $91.00 |
| 7/11 | 03/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Alan Johns | 71.5kg | - | 10-11-8-9-7-6-7 | 0 |
| 12.15L | $201.00 |

Jockey: William Maggs
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $21.00 and came in 4th last start in a chase at Wetherby. Has early speed and positions nicely. The large claim from William Maggs should help. Has some claims.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,395.00 | Wetherby | 4869m | SOFT | William Maggs | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.25L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Kelso | 4714m | GOOD | Theo Gillard | 72.5kg | - | 2-1-2-3-5-5-6-6 | 0 |
| 21.2L | $41.00 |
| 99/10 | 24/04/2025 | - | Div 1 | $7,869.00 | Bangor | 3934m | GOOD | Theo Gillard | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,395.00 | Wetherby | 4851m | GOOD | William Maggs | 71.5kg | - | 4-5-3-3-4-6-8-8 | 0 |
| 78.75L | $34.00 |
| 99/8 | 13/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Bangor | 3934m | SOFT | Theo Gillard | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,148.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 41.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 23/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Bangor | 3934m | HEAVY | Theo Gillard | 73kg | - | 4-5-5-5-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 33L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | SOFT | Theo Gillard | 71.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 59.7L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Haydock | 3149m | HEAVY | Brian Hughes | 70kg | - | - | 4 |
| 13.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | HEAVY | Theo Gillard | 71kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.05L | $13.00 |