1.00 Bangor-on-Dee – Progressive Mighty Fleur faces seven rivals
Can Mighty Fleur dominate the field? Mighty Fleur takes on seven rivals as she steps up to Listed Yorton Mares’ Novices’ Chase at Bangor.
The six‑year‑old trained by Mickey Bowen returned from a spell with a flawless four‑run win in a Worcester handicap chase, proving she deserves a shot at this grade. The shorter trip raises a question, yet she arrives in peak condition.
Siog Geal impressed over hurdles after a solitary point‑to‑point win and a runner‑up at Chepstow in March. Rated 127, she promises to be an exciting addition to the fences division.
While Jubilee Alpha once led over hurdles, recent form suggests a change of yard or discipline could revive her. Meanwhile, recent victor Onefournine remains a contender worth watching.
1.30 Bangor-on-Dee – First Confession and Jupiter Allen clash
In a compact yet quality field, First Confession meets Jupiter Allen for the Weatherbys & Birdie Calendars Handicap Chase at 1.30pm.
Joe Tizzard fields First Confession, who showed a late surge in his penultimate run before taking the lead in the National Hunt Challenge Novices’ Handicap Chase at Cheltenham. With the stable in fine shape, he rates a player a touch below the top mark.
Jupiter Allen smashed a solid field at Wincanton in January but faded when pulled up in the Midlands National. After a low‑key hurdle return at Chepstow, he should be fitter and would relish a splash of rain.
Blenkisop built on a debut fence win at Exeter in November before faltering in a stronger contest at Aintree. Unseen since December, he merits close attention in the markets.
3.35 Bangor-on-Dee – Skelton’s Brookside La takes on Charisma Cat
Brookside La aims to extend her form in the tricky Festive Meeting Saturday 28th November Handicap Hurdle at 3.35pm.
Dan Skelton’s charge doubled his hurdle tally with a nine‑length victory at Worcester last month; for my money, he still has plenty left to give despite the nine‑pound penalty.
Alan King’s Charisma Cat, a Listed bumper winner, enjoyed a solid first jumps season with a couple of wins before a respectable sixth in the Grade One Mersey Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree. She’ll relish a return to handicap company and should be respected under Tom Bellamy.
The lineup rounds out with The Cistercian, Static and Good To Be Alive.
12.30 Bangor-on-Dee – Bowenspark and Laguna Beach lead the card, while Wandering Ego could improve on his recent effort.
At 2.05 Bangor the Derham‑trained Piel offers intrigue behind Rockson.
The 2.35 Bangor race features 91‑rated Alcarath tackling hurdles.
The 3.25 Toulouse contest sees Ozone and Indalimos headline a Group Three showdown.
The 1.33 Toulouse Listed heat includes Paddy Twomey’s Churchill Bond among the runners.