Bangor-on-Dee
Today, May 17, 2025HurdleClass 52m7fGood
Verdict
Verdict
STROLLING ALONG channelled his enthusiasm more efficiently fitted with a tongue tie when third on handicap debut and looks to have a big chance if he can do the same over this longer trip. Hat-trick seeking Aazza could be dangerous if allowed to dictate, while Heather Honey should not be underestimated on the back of her comfortable Newcastle success.
Strolling Along
Aazza
Heather Honey
2m7f Hcap Hrd
2m7f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 4. Strolling AlongJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan SkeltonF: 49973-
- Price History:
- 2.10
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictDebut fourth in Carlisle bumper but proved too free in maiden/novice hurdles. Much improved when racing more efficiently in tongue tie when third of 14 on handicap debut at Huntingdon (20.7f) last month. Remains open to further progress over this longer trip and good claims. - 1. AazzaJ: Ryan ManiaT: Paul RobsonF: 0/7938211-
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictLanded a 3m Wetherby handicap in March prior to following up over a similar trip at Southwell in April, full value for the win despite getting first run. Up 5 lb but dangerous to dismiss in hat-trick bid. - 5. Heather HoneyJ: Peter KavanaghT: Joel Parkinson & Sue SmithF: 4/598541-
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictLightly-raced mare justified support to easily get off the mark in a 9-runner Newcastle handicap (23.7f) last time, appreciating the longer trip. 8 lb rise makes life tougher but further improvement cannot be ruled out. 
3. Izzys GreyJ: Lee EdwardsT: Belinda ClarkeF: 25/45032-P- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictMaiden placed in two C&D handicaps prior to disappointing (pulled up) at Uttoxeter earlier this month. Needs to bounce back in first-time tongue tie.
6. After Many DaysJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Henry DalyF: 537/5P83P-- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 85
VerdictOn a potentially fair mark judged on bits and pieces of her hurdles form but not on what she's achieved in 3 hurdles runs since returning to action in November. Underwhelming chase debut last time doesn't inspire confidence, and she has something to prove back over hurdles with headgear refitted.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
2. Fine By HerJ: Harry BannisterT: Julian SmithF: 1PR/17P-- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 170
VerdictWent backwards from return when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, good to soft) 170 days ago. Up in trip with a bit to prove after another absence.