In today’s feature, Mickey Bowen’s prolific Mighty Fleur looks to continue her winning streak, out to back up her four-timer as she tackles a competitive Listed contest at Bangor-on-Dee. They host seven races in all, live on Sky Sports Racing from 12.30pm. We have a busy day’s racing on Wednesday with jumps action from Bangor-on-Dee, live on Sky Sports Racing… Mighty Fleur faces seven rivals as she heads up in class for this Listed Yorton Mares’ Novices’ Chase at Bangor.
The Mickey Bowen-trained six-year-old completed a four-timer when comfortably landing a Worcester handicap chase on her return from a break and she deserves a crack at this grade. The drop in trip is a concern, but she could not arrive in better health. Siog Geal, winner of her sole point-to-point, showed a decent level over hurdles and finished runner-up at Chepstow when last seen in March. Rated 127, she looks an exciting recruit to fencing.
Jubilee Alpha was top-rated of these over hurdles but has lost her way a little and might be suited by a switch of yard and code, while recent winner Onefournine is another to note. First Confession and Jupiter Allen clash in a small but select field for this Weatherbys & Birdie Calendars Handicap Chase at 1.30pm. Joe Tizzard fields First Confession who got off the mark over fences on his penultimate run before running down the field in the National Hunt Challenge Novices’ Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. With the yard in good form, he rates a player from this two-pound lower mark.
Jupiter Allen dominated a decent field at Wincanton in January before failing to fire when pulled up in the Midlands National next time. Having made a low-key return over hurdles at Chepstow, he should strip fitter but would appreciate some rain. Blenkisop built on his debut over fences to score at Exeter in November before struggling in a better race at Aintree. Not seen since December, he must be watched in the markets.
Never miss a story with all the latest racing news, interviews and features on your phone. Find out more Brookside La bids to follow up in a trappy Festive Meeting Saturday 28th November Handicap Hurdle at 3.35pm. Dan Skelton’s charge doubled his tally over hurdles when winning by nine lengths at Worcester last month and, given the manner of that display, he ought to have more to give despite a nine-pound hike. Alan King’s Charisma Cat, a Listed bumper winner, enjoyed a fine first season over jumps winning on a couple of occasions before running a fair race to claim sixth against the boys in the Grade One Mersey Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree.
She will appreciate coming back into handicap company and must be respected under Tom Bellamy. The Cistercian, Static and Good To Be Alive complete the quintet. See the latest horse racing news, interviews and features from Sky Sports Racing 12.30 Bangor-on-Dee – Bowenspark and Laguna Beach headline. Wandering Ego could step up on his recent run. 2.05 Bangor – Rockson Piel is an interesting runner for Derham team. 2.35 Bangor – 91-rated Alcarath heads over hurdles. 3.25 Toulouse – Ozone and Indalimos headline Group Three. 1.33 Toulouse – Listed heat with Paddy Twomey’s Churchill Bond involved.
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