This analysis details the Bangor races in chronological order, identifying the TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses, summarising their details, and providing key race statistics and assessments based on the provided sources.
1.40 Halloween Raceday Handicap Chase
(Class 5, 2m 1f 77y)
| Rank | Horse | TimeWise Master Top Two | Recent Form & Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rehill Relic (IRE) | Listed first in the TimeWise Report. | Helped by cheekpieces when second and first in handicap and maiden company respectively over hurdles in the spring. Drops in distance for chase debut, which is a concern. |
| 2 | Sleeping Satellite (IRE) | Listed second in the TimeWise Report. | Inconsistent but won narrowly at Stratford (2m3f, good; handles softer) on his third run for this yard and first in a tongue-tie. It could be onwards and upwards and he has form over 2m. Raised 4lb. |
Spotlight Verdict: A chance is taken on last year’s winner MUTUAL RESPECT who returns on the same mark and after a wind operation. Rodney could be dangerous on his chase debut, while Dexter, Neigh Botha and Sleeping Satellite are also respected.
Race Statistics:
- Age Groups (W-P-R): 4yo 0-0-3, 5yo 0-2-7, 6yo 1-3-12, 7yo 3-3-18, 8yo 1-1-8, 9yo 1-1-10, 10yo 0-0-4, 11yo 0-1-4, 13yo 1-1-2, 14yo 0-0-2. The 7yo age group has the highest number of wins and runners.
- Fate of Favourites: 142F12VF.
- Trainer Records (Wins-Places-Runners in this race): Billy Aprahamian 1-0-1, Sam Allwood 0-1-2, Sarah-Jayne Davies 0-2-5.
Assessment of the Top Two:
| Horse | Strengths | Weaknesses | Suitability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehill Relic | Found positive form in hurdles recently using cheekpieces. | Drops in distance for chase debut, which is a concern. | Part of the 6yo age group. The distance drop is a key tactical risk. |
| Sleeping Satellite | Won last time out narrowly, suggesting improvement under new connections and with a tongue-tie. Has form over 2m and handles softer ground. | Previous form has been inconsistent. Carries a 4lb rise in weight. | F. O’Brien’s yard has a 52% W-R (W-R). He is respected by the Spotlight. |
2.12 Paul Ferguson Jumpers To Follow Novices’ Handicap Chase
(Class 4, 2m 4f 72y)
| Rank | Horse | TimeWise Master Top Two | Recent Form & Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holeshot (IRE) | Listed first in the TimeWise Report. | Achieved back-to-back handicap hurdle wins earlier this year (2m3f and 2m). Subsequent defeats suggest he might now be high in the weights. Went 0-5 in points. |
| 2 | Molto Bene (IRE) | Listed second in the TimeWise Report. | Had no excuses in his previous race (2m5f, good) and this race looks tougher. Still worth a second look. |
Spotlight Verdict: WINDSURFER signed off over hurdles on a high and his trainer has been looking forward to getting him over fences. Joining Force remains an unknown quantity towards the foot of the weights, while Bowenspark, Saracen Beau, Tradecraft, High Treason and others enter the reckoning.
Race Statistics:
- Age Groups (W-P-R): 4yo 1-0-1, 5yo 0-0-2, 6yo 1-3-13, 7yo 0-0-3, 8yo 0-1-2. The 6yo age group has the highest number of runners and places.
- Fate of Favourites: P1.
- Trainer Records (Wins-Places-Runners in this race): Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 1-0-2.
Assessment of the Top Two:
| Horse | Strengths | Weaknesses | Suitability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holeshot | Dual recent hurdle winner. Trainer T. Vaughan has 100% W-R (W-R). | Might be highly weighted due to subsequent defeats. Has a poor record in points (0-5). | A 6yo making a chase debut. |
| Molto Bene | Still considered worth a second look. | Performed poorly in his last race (2m5f, good) and faces a tougher field here. | A 6yo starting a new campaign. |
2.47 Archway Homes Malpas Handicap Chase
(Class 4, 3m 30y)
| Rank | Horse | TimeWise Master Top Two | Recent Form & Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Betterforeveryone | Listed first in the TimeWise Report. | Won narrowly over 4m at Hexham last time. Clearly stays well and has previous wins at 3m. Only raised 3lb for his last win. |
| 2 | Bridget Mary (IRE) | Listed second in the TimeWise Report. | C&D winner who made it 2-4 over fences with a comfortable win in April. She has more to offer. |
Spotlight Verdict: Good Work is capable but frustrating so the suggestion is C&D winner BRIDGET MARY who has the greater upside. Betterforeveryone won over 4m last time but shouldn’t be knocked on account of this sharper test.
Race Statistics:
- Age Groups (W-P-R): 6yo 1-2-8, 7yo 0-1-10, 8yo 1-2-5, 9yo 1-0-4, 10yo 0-1-2, 11yo 0-0-1. The 7yo age group has the most runners.
- Fate of Favourites: P25.
- Trainer Records (Wins-Places-Runners in this race): Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 1-0-2.
Assessment of the Top Two:
| Horse | Strengths | Weaknesses | Suitability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betterforeveryone | Proven stamina, winning over 4m recently. Is now on a reasonable mark, raised only 3lb. Trainer A. King has 100% W-R (W-R). | Needs to be fit and ready to perform. The 3m trip is a sharper test than his last outing. | An 8yo who should handle the distance well given his stamina. |
| Bridget Mary | Comfortable C&D winner. Expected to have more improvement. Retains the services of a 5lb claimer. | Running off an 8lb higher mark than her last win. | A 7yo mare selected by the Spotlight for having greater upside. |
3.20 Elevenses Distillery Alfie’s Legacy Mares’ Handicap Hurdle
(Class 4, 2m 31/2f)
| Rank | Horse | TimeWise Master Top Two | Recent Form & Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockola Vogue (IRE) | Listed first in the TimeWise Report. | 2-6 over hurdles, winning a valuable series final at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in March. Respectable fourth at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in April. Has a big role to play if fully tuned up after break. |
| 2 | Siog Geal (IRE) | Listed second in the TimeWise Report. | Useful bumper performer, 2-4 over hurdles last season, including a Grade 2 handicap win at Newbury (2m4f, good) in March. Ought to have more improvement to come this term. |
Spotlight Verdict: In a competitive mares’ race for the grade it might be worth chancing useful chaser EUREKA CREEK. The 9yo ended her time with Emma Lavelle on a low note but may have been refreshed by a subsequent change of scenery and now makes her stable debut from a very temping hurdle mark and with Sean Bowen enlisted. Siog Geal bagged a good prize on her handicap debut in March and probably has more improvement to come this season. Rosalys and Rockola Vogue are among several others with possibilities.
Race Statistics:
- Age Groups (W-P-R): 4yo 0-0-1, 5yo 1-2-8, 6yo 1-3-13, 7yo 1-0-1, 9yo 0-0-2. The 6yo age group has the highest number of runners and places.
- Fate of Favourites: R23.
- Trainer Records (Wins-Places-Runners in this race): Donald McCain 1-1-3.
Assessment of the Top Two:
| Horse | Strengths | Weaknesses | Suitability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockola Vogue | Proven over distance (2m4f). Recent wins suggest quality. | Returning from a break, needs to be fully tuned up. | A 6yo mare expected to be competitive. |
| Siog Geal | Winner of a Grade 2 handicap hurdle. Unexposed profile, expected to improve this season. Trainer F. O’Brien has 52% W-R (W-R). | Has not been seen since March. | A 6yo mare with significant potential. |
3.55 Classic Additions Novices’ Hurdle
(Class 3, 2m 145y)
| Rank | Horse | TimeWise Master Top Two | Recent Form & Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Shores | Listed first in the TimeWise Report. | Won an Irish point in spring 2024 (yielding ground). Placed in two run-of-the-mill bumpers this spring. Has had a summer wind op. |
| 2 | Spectacularsunrise | Listed second in the TimeWise Report. | Bumper winner. Made a good start to hurdling when third at Perth (good to soft) last month. That form sets the standard and he has obvious scope for progress. |
Spotlight Verdict: Douglas Hyde showed more than enough in bumpers last season to suggest he can win a novice hurdle, but SPECTACULARSUNRISE has already made a good start to his hurdling career this autumn and appears to have a solid chance.
Race Statistics:
- Age Groups (W-P-R): 4yo 2-6-38, 5yo 6-6-42, 6yo 0-3-14, 7yo 0-0-3, 8yo 0-1-3. The 5yo age group has the highest number of wins and places.
- Fate of Favourites: 14141164.
- Trainer Records (Wins-Places-Runners in this race): Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 0-1-2.
Assessment of the Top Two:
| Horse | Strengths | Weaknesses | Suitability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Shores | Proven point winner, suggesting stamina. Has undergone a wind operation. Trainer F. O’Brien has 52% W-R (W-R). | Others look stronger contenders for the win. | A 5yo expected to prosper over hurdles eventually. |
| Spectacularsunrise | Form sets the standard after finishing third on hurdling debut. Possesses obvious scope for progress. | None listed, viewed as a solid chance. | A 5yo selected by the Spotlight Verdict. |
4.30 Countryside Day On 12th November Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
(Class 4, 2m 7f)
| Rank | Horse | TimeWise Master Top Two | Recent Form & Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Court In A Storm (IRE) | Listed first in the TimeWise Report. | 2-2 over hurdles, winning recently from the front. Has more weight in this handicap. Limit of his ability is unknown. Receives a significant 10lb claim. |
| 2 | Serious Chat (IRE) | Listed second in the TimeWise Report. | Won off 4lb lower at Worcester last month, demonstrating ability to win from behind. Remains unexposed (over fences, but is running in a hurdle race). Up 4lb. |
Spotlight Verdict: Recent winners Serious Chat and Court In A Storm may still have a fair bit more to offer over hurdles. However, Sam Thomas’s new recruit DOCTOR KILDARE (nap) is taken to deliver on the considerable promise he showed on his penultimate start for Nicky Henderson and make a winning handicap debut. Idefix De Ciergues (second choice) returned to form with a good effort on his recent seasonal debut.
Race Statistics:
- Age Groups (W-P-R): 5yo 0-0-1, 6yo 0-0-3, 7yo 0-1-2, 8yo 0-0-2, 9yo 1-1-2. The 6yo age group has the most runners; the 9yo age group has the most wins/places.
- Fate of Favourites: Not provided in source.
- Trainer Records (Wins-Places-Runners in this race): Alastair Ralph 1-1-2.
Assessment of the Top Two:
| Horse | Strengths | Weaknesses | Suitability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court In A Storm | Unbeaten over hurdles. Receives a crucial 10lb weight allowance. Potential for further progression (limit unknown). | Moving into a tougher handicap environment. All runs have been on good ground. | A 6yo highly regarded but needs to adapt to handicap pressure. |
| Serious Chat | Recent winner who displayed a good turn of foot coming from the rear. Expected to have more to offer over hurdles. Trainer D. McCain has 57% W-R (W-R). | Up 4lb for the last victory. | A 6yo who needs to confirm that recent winning form translates effectively back to this higher weight and class. |
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