14:20 Bangor
Monday 23 January 2017
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Stella Artois 'Supporting Bangor-On-Dee' Juvenile Hurdle
- 4YO only  |  Class 4  |  2m 145y  |  Soft  |  11 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 14:22Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 4m 4.75s
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Beaten favourite when in third behind an exposed looking rival at Wetherby earlier in the month. Difficult to rate that form and unlikely to get his nose front today on that evidence.
Looked to be held by Force of Forces when that one came down at the final flight on their respective debuts. Shaped like a horse who will do better over further in time and others have more convincing claims.
Second in a juvenile at hurdle at Wetherby last month, with Cry Wolf behind him in fifth that day and Force of Forces coming down at the final flight. Entitled to come on for that run, but faces some rivals who have been running in a different league today.
Was in the process of running a big race when coming down at the final flight on debut at Wetherby. This looks a more competitive contest on paper but will come on for that run and can be involved towards the business end of race again.
Big step down in class for twice-raced gelding who was seventh behind the well-regarded Charli Parcs at Kempton last time. Interesting to see how he does in more modest company for the first time.
Came on for a disappointing debut appearance to finish runner-up to exciting looking prospect Defi Du Seuil at Kempton last time. Was seven lengths clear of the third that day and though he never challenged the leader, that form has to be respected.
Third in an easier race than this last time have been soundly beaten on two previous starts over hurdles. Has lacked the pace to get involved on all three occasions and seems likely that will be the case again today.
Pulled up on only start over hurdles so far having been struggling from a long way out. That followed two unexciting runs in AW maidens. Makes first start for a new yard today but a huge leap forward would be needed.
AW maiden winner who was bought for 30,000gns from Sir Mark Prescott for a top jumps yard. First start over hurdles today, market will guide.
Formerly trained in France, has run respectably on both starts in Britain so far, including when fifth behind Cliffs of Dover in a Grade 2 at Doncaster. This represents another step down in class and has a big chance for some top connections.
Only modest form on the flat over a variety of trips, makes first start over hurdles here for the same yard. Seems an unlikely winner.
Forecasts
Timoteo (15/8), Night Of Sin (9/2), Dinsdale (6/1), Status Quo (7/1), Force Of Forces (15/2), Bob's Boy (17/2), Pension Madness (20/1), Cry Wolf (25/1), Ochos Rios (25/1), Desert Tango (100/1), Ronaldjamessach (125/1)
A surprisingly competitive looking juvenile hurdle for this grade, with many of these stepping down from loftier targets. OCHOS RIOS chased home Defi Du Seuil at Kempton on his last start, and though he never troubled the Triumph Hurdle favourite that form has to be respected. The biggest threat could be Timoteo, who is yet to win a race but has some consistent form behind some good quality rivals and will find things much easier today. Force of Forces shaped well on debut and can fill the places if showing no ill-effects from his final flight departure.
1. Ochos Rios
2. Timoteo
3. Force Of Forces
Prize Money
1st: £3,249.002nd: £954.003rd: £477.004th: £238.00
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