14:15 Bangor-on-Dee
Saturday 22 March 2025
All13:3514:1514:5215:2716:0216:3717:10
Broxton Gates Handicap Hurdle
- 4YO plus  |  Class 5  |  2m 3f 123y  |  Good (Good to Soft in places)  |  10 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 14:15Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 4m 43.19s
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Off the mark at Lingfield (19.5f) in November and all set to follow-up when unseating last at Huntingdon (20.6f) in January. Underperformed when well held sixth at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) 4 weeks ago but no great surprise to see her bounce back returned to this shorter trip.
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Kayf Tara gelding who finished midfield only start in bumpers last season but much more encouragement to glean from 2 of his 3 runs in maiden/novice hurdles at around 2m during second half of last year. Very much the type to do better given pedigree/connections and respected on handicap bow.
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4-y-o winner in France who returned to pick of his form for current yard in first-time blinkers when second in 7-runner C&D handicap 24 days ago. Eased further 2 lb ahead of this and he's worth a second look with the headgear retained.
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Looked a weak finisher in a trio of bumpers for Willie Mullins but has displayed some ability in mares' novice/maiden hurdles for present stable. Last month's handicap debut effort at Hereford was disappointing, though. Cheekpieces/tongue tie go on.
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Much improved when springing a 40/1 surprise in 19.5f Doncaster novice handicap in January, getting on top final 100 yds. Couldn't replicate that performance when eighth of 9 in handicap at Ludlow (21.2f) 23 days ago but return to forecast quicker ground here can help.
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Looked a work-in-progress in qualifying hurdle runs and duly stepped up from low base in handicaps, landing back-to-back C&D contests during first half of last year. Returns from 9 months off with yard going well and there's better to come this campaign. Player.
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Signs of ability in qualifying hurdle runs but easy to back and never threatened when well-beaten twelfth of 16 to Brockarno in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, good to soft) 57 days ago. Eased 3 lb ahead of this but progress required.
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Little show in novice/maiden hurdles but much improved for switch to chasing when a ready winner of 6-runner Market Rasen handicap (17.2f) 6 days ago. Appeals as one to keep on side and of interest returned to hurdling operating from same mark.
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Irish point winner who didn't kick on over hurdles for Michael Scudamore during 2022.23 campaign. Easy to back, offered little after 22 months off for new stable when ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) 28 days ago. This ought to reveal more.
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Still a maiden but posted a solid third on the back of 8 months off at Market Rasen (20.6f) in December. Fell next start but below best when sixth of 9 in handicap at Huntingdon (19.6f) 44 days ago. Cheekpieces go on for the 1st time but likely vulnerable to less exposed sorts.
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Forecasts
Too Cool Forshrule (11/8), Regal And Royal (3/1), Rock Hurley (13/2), Speiriuil (8/1), Brockarno (8/1), Rhodia (18/1), Noplacetobe (25/1), Yhprum's Law (33/1), Glenvango (40/1), El Fabienne (50/1)
REGAL AND ROYAL was much-improved switched to handicaps when registering back-to-back C&D victories during the first half of last season and, returning from an absence with his yard continuing in grand order, he's fancied to make his presence felt in the bid to land the hat-trick. Low-mileage chase scorer Too Cool Forshrule and Rock Hurley are others to consider, with Yhprum's Law a handicap debutant to note.
- Rock Hurley13/2
Prize Money
1st: ÂŁ4,225.002nd: ÂŁ1,944.003rd: ÂŁ972.004th: ÂŁ486.005th: ÂŁ242.00
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