15:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Friday 7 February 2025

All13:1213:4214:1214:4215:1515:5016:25

RW Hough & Son Handicap Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 4  |   2m 145y  |   Soft  |   11 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:15  |   Winning time: 4m 16.6s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
El Jefet18
Age: 8|  Weight: 12-0| J: Ben Smith(7)| T: A B Hamilton| OR:  110| D
28/1
Enjoyed a fine 2023/24, gaining a fifth victory at Aintree in April. Yet to fire in a couple of runs this term though, last of 7 at Ayr 18 days ago. Needs a big step forward.
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2
Horse silk
The Grafterh,t39
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-12| J: Jonathan England| T: S England| OR:  108WS
5/2
Low-mileage sort who posted a good second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (15.6f, soft) 39 days ago, travelling best. Since had a wind op and a likely player once more.
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3
Horse silk
Feel The Pincht17
Age: 11|  Weight: 11-11| J: Charlie Price(3)| T: R L Llewellyn| OR:  107| CD
12/1
3-time C&D winner who hinted at a revival when fourth of 10 to The Grey Man in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy, 40/1) 17 days ago. Needs considering off a 4 lb lower mark.
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4
Horse silk
New Found Fameb113
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-10| J: Liam Harrison| T: Kerry Lee| OR:  106| BF| C
6/1
Scored over hurdles here in December but came in a below-form fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) 13 days ago. Blinkers go on with a bit to prove.
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5
Horse silk
The Grey Man17
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-9| J: Bradley Harris(3)| T: H Dickin| OR:  105
16/5
Lightly-raced sort who made a winning handicap debut at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 17 days ago, always holding on. Up 4 lb but this strong-travelling sort is expected to be bang there.
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6
Horse silk
Clinton Lane47
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-8| J: Theo Gillard| T: Mark Gillard| OR:  104
25/1
Scored at Plumpton in October and still close up when fell 4 out in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good to soft) 47 days ago. Can't be discounted.
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7
Horse silk
Risk D'Argent56
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-8| J: Murray Dodd(7)| T: A Ralph| OR:  104
13/2
Fourteen runs since his last win in 2021 but not discredited after 9 months off when third of 5 in handicap hurdle over C&D (heavy) 56 days ago. Not taken lightly with that run under his belt.
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8
Horse silk
The Secret Pearlt38
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-6| J: Luke Scott(5)| T: A M Hales| OR:  102
20/1
Low-mileage sort who wasn't disgraced when fifth of 16 in novice hurdle at Warwick (21f, soft) 38 days ago. Down in trip but much respected on her handicap hurdle debut.
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9
Horse silk
Imperial Storm22
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-6| J: Mr James Shaw(7)| T: Mrs S Gardner| OR:  102
100/1
Bumper/hurdles winner for Fergal O'Brien but has struggled since returning from an absence for his new yard.
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10
Horse silk
Falco Des Pins23
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-4| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR:  100
14/1
Ex-French performer who was steadily progressive last season, second in juvenile hurdle at Angers (16.9f) in March. Yet to fire for current yard though and arrives with something to prove.
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11
Horse silk
Bellbirdp140
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-2| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR:  98
17/2
In good form without winning this winter until only sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (18.1f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Cheekpieces go on for the first time and the sort to bounce back.
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Non-Runners

12
Horse silk
Serious Ego58
Weight: 11-1|  Age: 12
T: N G Richards  J: Conor Rabbitt
NR

Forecasts

The Grafter (5/2), The Grey Man (16/5), New Found Fame (6/1), Risk D'Argent (13/2), Bellbird (17/2), Feel The Pinch (12/1), Falco Des Pins (14/1), The Secret Pearl (20/1), Serious Ego (20/1), Clinton Lane (25/1), El Jefe (28/1), Imperial Storm (100/1)

Verdict

A case can be made for a few of these but the vote goes to THE GREY MAN who impressed when going in at Leicester and can make light of a 4 lb rise. The Grafter rates a big threat though on the back of his promising Haydock second, while Risk d'Argent, Clinton Lane and The Secret Pearl all need factoring in too.

Prize Money

1st: £4,225.002nd: £1,944.003rd: £972.004th: £486.005th: £242.00

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