20:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Monday 19 August 2019

All17:4018:1018:4019:1019:4020:10

Yorton Goffs NH Sale Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 20:10 | Winning time: 4m 40.33s

Midnight Aurora²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 100

6/1

Both wins have come at around 2m7f but has run with credit at about this trip in the past. Yard still has sound strike rate despite quieter period and has to be respected in a moderate affair.

Form: 223-168

Artichoke Heart²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 11-10| J: Henry Brooke| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 100

14/1

Looks capable of winning a race and was fair second at Worcester over two miles last time in novice maiden hurdle. Runs in a handicap for the first time and quite possible she'll do better for this longer trip.

Form: 256-642

Flower Power^p⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-8| J: R Johnson| T: T Coyle & K Wood| OR: 96| D

12/1

Very eyecatching booking as champion has 40% strike rate (2-5) for this yard over the years. Had a spin on Flat at Redcar recently but hasn't raced over hurdles for 995 days. Was good second over C&D back in 2015.

Form: 2088P7/

Timassini¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 11-7| J: Adam Wedge| T: Evan Williams| OR: 97

50/1

Hasn't shown much at all in four runs to date and was well beaten on handicap debut when long last of five at Stratford earlier this month. Dropped 5lb and steps up in trip but others make much more appeal.

Form: 5F8-5

Aweeminit^t1¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: Bridget Andrews| T: D Skelton| OR: 95

4/1

Didn't show much in first two hurdles outings but did better last time when fourth in Market Rasen 2m maiden. Handicap bow now with tongue tied first time and stepping up in trip. Well worth a check for any market interest.

Form: F-56654

Milan Of Crystal^t²⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 11-6| J: Lee Edwards| T: Dave Roberts| OR: 94| D

14/1

Winner of five over hurdles and ran rare poor race when well beaten at Stratford last time after nine-month absence. Should strip fitter and is arguably well handicapped on pick of previous season's form.

Form: 33643-6

Mrs Davies²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-6| J: B S Hughes| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 94

11/2

Has shown improved form last two starts since going handicapping and not beaten far on either occasion. Tries a longer trip now and top jockey takes over from amateur so no surprise to see her run well.

Form: 4575-53

Santa Anna³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 11-4| J: A W Short⁽³⁾| T: Caroline Mccaldin| OR: 94

16/1

Pretty consistent last four runs in Scotland and Ireland and made a bold bid last time when third at Downpatrick. May be just about in handicapper's grip but shouldn't be too far away.

Form: 9-03243

Marvellous Monty^b,t³³

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: Tom Cannon| T: J Farrelly| OR: 90

20/1

23-race maiden who has had her chances over the years and was odds-on for C&D h'cap hurdle back in 2016 only to finish third. Hasn't taken to fences last three starts and on balance others look more interesting.

Form: 746-078

Viognier^h1³⁸⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-1| J: W T Kennedy| T: S Hanlon| OR: 89

20/1

Irish raider partnered by rider who is 3-5 (60%) for this trainer on British tracks. Not seen since July last year when trained by Harry Whittington and runs off 4lb lower than that fifth of 15 at Worcester. Worth keeping an eye on.

Form: U2PP/65-

Viking Ruby^t1¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: T Scudamore| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 81

40/1

Not much at all to write home about in her six runs so far and was beaten a country mile on handicap bow when tailed off last time. First time tongue-tie but others are much more appealing.

Form: 6/0P-379

This Lovely Lady^b1,t³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-3| J: Alan Johns| T: Tim Vaughan| OR: 77

14/1

Pulled up in two of her last four starts since undergoing wind surgery. Not totally disgraced last time after eight-week break and first-time blinkers may help off 5lb lower mark.

Form: 8P9P-P5

Lady Avery²⁶⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: T J O'Brien| T: A E Jones| OR: 76

8/1

Poor form all five starts under Rules and showed nothing when last seen nine months ago. Makes handicap debut but will do very well to get involved on all known form.

Form: 1948/09-

Wise Coco^p²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: Danny McMenamin⁽⁵⁾| T: A C Whillans| OR: 74

5/1

20-race maiden but ran her best race so far when failing by just a length-and-a-half in Perth 2m h'cap hurdle last time. Raised just 2lb and good conditinal claims 5lb but not certain longer trip will suit.

Form: 7P-3672

Okmyway^p²⁰⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: L Treadwell| T: H J Evans| OR: 70

50/1

Yet to reach a place in nine attempts and was pulled up at Leicester last time when wearing blinkers for the first time. Hard to see her figuring from 4lb out of the handicap.

Form: P4850P-

Mollyow¹⁶¹

Age: 11| Weight: 10-0| J: Benjamin Poste| T: A Wintle| OR: 70| D

22/1

4lb out of the handicap and makes debut for new yard after 161-day absence. Hasn't won since 2016 but not disgraced last three runs during the winter and in a poor race cannot be ruled out if fit and well despite advanced age.

Form: 3/57445-

Forecasts

Aweeminit (4/1), Wise Coco (5/1), Mrs Davies (11/2), Midnight Aurora (6/1), Lady Avery (8/1), Flower Power (12/1), Milan Of Crystal (14/1), Artichoke Heart (14/1), This Lovely Lady (14/1), Santa Anna (16/1), Marvellous Monty (20/1), Viognier (20/1), Mollyow (22/1), Viking Ruby (40/1), Timassini (50/1), Okmyway (50/1)

Irish raider VIOGNIER might be worth chancing despite a long absence. Her trainer-jockey have a 60% strike rate on the rare occasions they have teamed up and she is less exposed than most in a very moderate event. Stable companions Midnight Aurora and Aweeminit are both capable of taking a hand, while Mrs Davis, Artichoke Heart and Flower Power are others who can be given a chance. The junior contender Santa Anna is also worth a check for any market support.