Bangor On Dee Race 2 - Wrexham Lager Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
BIG BOY BARNEY (2) brings the most solid recent chase form, winning at Huntingdon over 3995m in March before thirds at Southwell and Huntingdon, and looks the one to beat. MARY (7) is a key chance after a clear 2nd at Huntingdon over 3947m last time. BOBBARELLI (6) has twice filled the runner-up spot this spring, including 2nd at Taunton over 3823m, and fits in the mix. KADJAR DES MOTTES (4) wasn’t far off when 2nd at Doncaster over 4822m in February and can feature if reproducing that.

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 230 days. Last start pulled up at Hexham over 3262m on 3 Oct at $6 with 75kg. Prior run a solid 4th of 9 at Sedgefield over 3994m on 4 Sep, beaten 3.5L at $10 carrying 74kg after racing on speed. With 74kg here and a 1kg drop from last start, can feature with a clean round.
Last Starts 231 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 | 03/10/2025 | - | CL3 | $15,002.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Jack Power | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | William Maggs | 74kg | - | 3-2-2-2-1-1-4 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 13/14 | 19/07/2025 | - | CL3 | $30,150.00 | Cartmel | 4454m | GOOD | Peter Kavanagh | 69.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-5-9-13 | 0 |
| 56.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/07/2025 | - | CL3 | $11,805.00 | Bangor | 3934m | GOOD | Peter Kavanagh | 70kg | - | 3-3-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $13.00 |
| 99/9 | 16/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,377.00 | Aintree | 4023m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/10/2024 | - | 4UP M HCP HURDLE | $11,001.00 | Clonmel | 4010m | GOOD | Danny Gilligan | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 11/08/2024 | - | 4UP M HCP HURDLE | $11,001.00 | Downpatrick | 4389m | GOOD | C P Millar | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 55L | $3.80 |
| 1/11 | 19/07/2024 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $10,501.00 | Killarney | 4590m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $3.90 |
| 5/14 | 06/07/2024 | - | 5UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $10,501.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.85L | $8.50 |
| 3/15 | 31/05/2024 | - | Hurdle | $10,501.00 | Tramore | 4357m | SOFT | Sam Ewing | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/16 | 13/05/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $10,501.00 | Killarney | 4517m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 69.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 4.25L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Thurles | 3299m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 75kg | - | - | 9 |
| 13L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Jack Hogan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing in four of his last five. Last start 3rd of 5 at Huntingdon over 3995m on 7 May, beaten 7L by Hurricane Bay, with 71kg at $6 on good ground. Won at Huntingdon two back over 3995m on 11 Mar (Class 5) with 76.5kg at $5.50. Consistent this season and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 07/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $12,788.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Southwell | 4103m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 26/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | SOFT | Jack Hogan | 76.5kg | - | 5-6-5-5-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 8.75L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ludlow | 3211m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 73kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 33.25L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 13/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | - | 3-3-2-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $3.20 |
| 2/5 | 10/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | - | 3-3-2-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/13 | 24/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | - | 5-7-7-5-2-3-4 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $3.25 |
| 4/14 | 09/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | - | 14-13-10-7-6-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.75L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 17-day turnaround after a 3rd at Down Royal over 4828m on 4 May, beaten 18.75L on good going at $17 with 64.5kg behind He Can't Dance. Prior run was a solid 2nd at Kelso over 3643m on 20 Apr, beaten 9L at $5.50 with 65.5kg behind Smoke Trail. Carries 73kg here for Harry Sexton for P Griffin and has placed in both recent hurdle runs. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 18 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 | 04/05/2026 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.75L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kelso | 3643m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | 5UP NOV CHASE | $20,000.00 | Down Royal | 4101m | GOOD | Mark Mcdonagh | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.75L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/03/2026 | - | 5UP MARES CHASE | $13,000.00 | Thurles | 3641m | SOFT | Eoin Walsh | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32L | $29.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Perth | 4055m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.20 |
| 99/4 | 04/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Bangor | 3934m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $1.45 |
| 2/8 | 06/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Bangor | 3351m | GOOD | Danny Gilligan | 68.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $2.25 |
| 2/5 | 06/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Ffos Las | 4400m | GOOD | M M Mcdonagh | 67kg | - | 3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 12L | $3.25 |
| 3/9 | 13/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | M M Mcdonagh | 71kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 7L | $17.00 |
| 4/18 | 21/12/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $10,000.00 | Thurles | 3232m | GOOD | Eoin Walsh | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up after 47 days since a 6th of 8 at Haydock over 4881m on 4 Apr, beaten 23L on good with 71.5kg at $13. Earlier posted a solid 2nd at Doncaster over 4822m on 5 Feb, beaten 2.25L on soft with 73.5kg behind Mumford's Magic at $5. Has placed at this track from one run and now carries 72.5kg for Theo Gillard for D Mccain Jnr. Can feature with a tidy round of jumping.
Last Starts 48 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 | 04/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Haydock | 4881m | GOOD | Theo Gillard | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23L | $13.00 |
| 99/4 | 08/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $12,297.00 | Carlisle | 4204m | GOOD | Theo Gillard | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | SOFT | Theo Gillard | 73.5kg | - | 3-2-3-2-2-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Musselburgh | 4085m | GOOD | Theo Gillard | 75kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-5-5-4 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $6.50 |
| 99/6 | 24/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Sedgefield | 4250m | SOFT | Theo Gillard | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.00 |
| 4/14 | 25/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Theo Gillard | 72kg | - | 2-3-3-3-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.25L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 26/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | SOFT | Brian Hughes | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/4 | 09/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 72kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 13/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Bangor | 3351m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 70kg | - | 2-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Carlisle | 3450m | SOFT | Brian Hughes | 70.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-6-6 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Toby Wynne
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49-day break after a solid 3rd at Chepstow over 3233m on 2 Apr, beaten 5.25L in a GBB race at $13 with 71kg behind Supreme George. Prior run was 9th of 12 at Ludlow over 3172m on 18 Feb on soft, beaten 18.3L at $81. Five-year-old gelding by Pour Moi for O Greenall & J Guerriero; carries 71.5kg with Toby Wynne up. Can feature with further improvement at this trip.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 02/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.25L | $13.00 |
| 9/12 | 18/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | SOFT | Charlie Todd | 71kg | - | 8-9-9-8-7-7-9 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $81.00 |
| 99/9 | 17/11/2024 | - | $0.00 | Argentan | 3600m | Theo Dumouch | 04:38.50 | - | 0 |
| 999L | $0.00 | |||
| 99/16 | 08/10/2024 | - | 3Y - HURDLES | $51,570.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | SOFT5 | Lucas Zuliani | 68kg | 04:27.65 | - | 11 |
| - | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/09/2024 | - | Flat | $20,000.00 | Le Mans | 2300m | SOFT5 | Lucas Zuliani | 60kg | 02:33.41 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing in two of three this season. Last start 2nd of 9 at Taunton over 3823m on 22 Apr, beaten 7L on GOOD, with 65.5kg at $12 behind Taritino. Prior run 2nd of 3 at Warwick over 4229m on 26 Mar, beaten 3.25L on GOOD with 63kg at $6.50. Up 5.5kg and back in trip; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 22/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,329.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD | Amber Jackson Fennell | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $12.00 |
| 2/3 | 26/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Warwick | 4229m | GOOD | Amber Jackson Fennell | 63kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | SOFT | Amber Jackson Fennell | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.75L | $34.00 |
| 99/7 | 02/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $5,294.00 | Cheltenham | 3275m | GOOD | Amber Jackson Fennell | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |

Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 14-day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Huntingdon over 3947m on 7 May, beaten 10L by Mermaids Cave on good going with 72kg at $9. Two runs prior finished 5th of 10 at Stratford over 3282m on 19 Apr, 13.25L back at $19, and 4th at Taunton over 3823m on 27 Nov, beaten 8L at $8. Seven-year-old by Yeats for Ian Williams; carries 71kg under C J Todd (down 1kg from last start) and steps up 142m. Can feature with a similar effort to last time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 07/05/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,607.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,509.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.25L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,329.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 72kg | - | 1-1-2-2-2-3-4 | 0 |
| 8L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Warwick | 3822m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 76.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,542.00 | Stratford | 3756m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 75.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 45.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/6 | 31/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Stratford | 3413m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 76.5kg | - | 2-3-2-2-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 12L | $3.10 |
| 14/16 | 16/04/2025 | - | Conditionals/Amateurs | $19,674.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Toby Wynne | 64.5kg | - | 9-9-11-11-12-13-14 | 0 |
| 21.6L | $17.00 |
| 99/8 | 12/12/2024 | - | Listed | $29,511.00 | Warwick | 4023m | GOOD | James Corbett | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $126.00 |
| 3/4 | 07/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $21,642.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 23/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | James Corbett | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 99/8 | 27/09/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,755.00 | Worcester | 3319m | SOFT | James Corbett | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.80 |
| 2/11 | 20/09/2024 | - | 80-109 | $11,001.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/15 | 27/08/2024 | - | Div 2 | $7,034.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 18/07/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | James Corbett | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-4 | 0 |
| 8L | $11.00 |
| 99/11 | 13/06/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | James Corbett | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.00 |
| 9/12 | 08/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 66kg | - | - | 10 |
| 37.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/16 | 18/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | James Corbett | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/01/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | SOFT | James Corbett | 71.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 20.75L | $22.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/12/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Newbury | 3282m | SOFT | Charlie Todd | 71kg | - | - | 6 |
| 62.75L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 02/12/2023 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Newbury | 3282m | SOFT | Charlie Todd | 70kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.7L | $23.00 |