Bangor-on-Dee
Wednesday, February 26, 2025HurdleClass 52m3f
Verdict
Verdict
C'EST DIFFERENT followed up his Carlisle win from the same mark at Chepstow 5 days on and, with the best of him still to come, he's taken to complete a quick-fire hat-trick under a penalty. The Secret Pearl is feared most with the step back up in trip sure to suit.
Cest Different
The Secret Pearl
Richardson
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Jeu DopaleJ: Charlie DeutschT: Venetia WilliamsF: 1/5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictA winner over fences on final outing for H. & G. Lageneste & Macaire (sold for €55,000), has taken a long time to make it to the track for his current connections and most likely needed the run going without his usual tongue strap after 33 months off when last of 5 at Plumpton recently.- 2. The Secret PearlJ: Luke ScottT: Alex HalesF: 2450-3354
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictMatched the pick of her novice form sent handicapping when fourth of 11 at this course (16.7f, heavy, 20/1) 19 days ago, barely adequate test. Step back up in trip will suit and must enter calculations. 
3. Rock HurleyJ: Brian HughesT: Donald McCainF: 40/765-534- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
Verdict4-y-o winner in France but failed to build on the promise of his last run when only fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 18 days ago. Blinkers on for 1st time.- 4. Cest DifferentJ: Dylan JohnstonT: Sam ThomasF: 654711
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 4
VerdictMade it 2 from 2 in handicaps in 10-runner event at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) 4 days ago, bit in hand. More to come and will prove hard to beat under a 7-lb penalty. 
5. Twyfords DiamondJ: Kielan WoodsT: Ben PaulingF: 85352-P24- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictMaiden who wasn't disgraced back up in trip when fourth in 11-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) 32 days ago. More needed for win purposes, however.
6. Force De FrapJ: James BestT: Emma-Jane BishopF: 1125-5F4P- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictWinning hurdler who ran no sort of race when pulled up in handicap chase at Taunton (16f, good to soft, 9/1) 39 days ago, losing touch long way out.
7. Tan LawJ: Sam ColtherdT: Stuart ColtherdF: 06304- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictLightly-raced maiden who seemed not to stay when fourth of 12 in 27f handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (soft, 50/1) 21 days ago. Return to shorter an obvious plus.- 8. RichardsonJ: Lee EdwardsT: Belinda ClarkeF: 52/3343-51
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictEnded a long losing run after 9 months off in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 17 days ago, jumping on last before idling late on. Nudged up 5 lb and may struggle to follow up. 
9. Leading The WayJ: Tabitha WorsleyT: Georgie HowellF: 96747-PP5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictLong-standing maiden who remains easy to oppose from well out of the weights.- Unnamed Favourite
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