GB - Bangor-on-Dee - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

23.2f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

13.5K

VIEW

Verdict

Both MR MACKAY and Court Cian return from a lengthy time off the track but they figure on a tempting mark and represent yards in excellent form. Marginal preference is for the former without the benefit of market clues. Crystal Glance looks a solid opponent.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Upped in trip and finally doubled career tally in 4-runner handicap at Wincanton in March 2025. Off the track since but in-form yard specialises at readying types from a long absence so he's of serious interest. 1st Pick 4 Mr Mackay (Ire) Jockey: Toby Mccain-Mitchell Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies J: Toby Mccain-Mitchell T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies	100	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Upped in trip and finally doubled career tally in 4-runner handicap at Wincanton in March 2025. Off the track since but in-form yard specialises at readying types from a long absence so he's of serious interest.
1	Improved form upon joining Stuart Edmunds in 2024/25, recording his third win at Market Rasen (23f, good) in March 2025. Off since a good second of 3 at Ascot that month but the handicapper has given him a chance if he can return on his game for in-form yard. 2nd Pick 1 Court Cian (Ire) Jockey: Murray Dodd Trainer: Stuart Edmunds J: Murray Dodd T: Stuart Edmunds	99	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Improved form upon joining Stuart Edmunds in 2024/25, recording his third win at Market Rasen (23f, good) in March 2025. Off since a good second of 3 at Ascot that month but the handicapper has given him a chance if he can return on his game for in-form yard.
5	Well prepared after 6 months off and better than ever when winning a handicap here in May (19.5f). Failed to complete next 2 starts but post breathing operation she was right back on her game when second over 23f at Uttoxeter last month. Can remain competitive. 3rd Pick 5 Crystal Glance Jockey: Ben Smith Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero J: Ben Smith T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero	98	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Well prepared after 6 months off and better than ever when winning a handicap here in May (19.5f). Failed to complete next 2 starts but post breathing operation she was right back on her game when second over 23f at Uttoxeter last month. Can remain competitive.

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