Bangor On Dee Race 4

Hrs Cladding Maiden Hurdle (Gbb Race)

Prize Money: $18,450

SOLID PERFORMER (7) placed both starts since joining Donald McCain after winning a point to point. Needs to find improvement against younger rivals however holds strong form claims. BIG CADILLAC (2) won a good jumpers flat at Chepstow January 2025. Found himself competing in two fierce novice hurdles this winter and now with the tongue strap fitted rates a major player. ARGENTO ROYALE (1) placed both point to points outings. Not been seen since March. Tongue strap adopted for rules debut and best watched. LA VISH (5) offered more promise three weeks ago at Ludlow when still well held. One to note

Distance: 3934m
Track: Soft
Weather: Showers
Surface: Turf
Class: HDLE MDN, C4

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Argento Royale (1) 33x
Trainer: R Potter(Sellack, H'fords)
Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 72.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

5 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: BEAUMEC DE HOUELLE (FR)

Dam: ROCKBURN (FR)

Dam's Sire: Saint Des Saints

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-0-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

2: 0-0-2

Turf

2: 0-0-2

Soft

2: 0-0-2

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Gear Changes

[Tongue Strap]

Comments

Resuming. Finished off last preparation 3 of 11 runners at Monksgrange P2p March 30 over 4828m, slow track; 19 len behind Hernando De Soto carrying 60kg. First ever race start 3 of 9 runners at Ballinaboola P2p February 2 2025 over 4023m, slow track; 3.5 len behind Lion Rose Sivola with 60kg. Worth thought on last run form.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 11	30/3/25	Monksgrange P2p	4828m	P2P MDN G 4	-	B O'neill	60kg	Soft		-	19.5L	-	$1.00	56	$0	-	1. Hernando De Soto 2. Anodandawink 3. Argento Royale
56 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 9	2/2/25	Ballinaboola P2p	4023m	P2P MDN 4	-	B O'neill	60kg	Soft		-	3.5L	-	$1.00	-	$0	-	1. Lion Rose Sivola 2. Saint Invictus 3. Argento Royale

Big Cadillac (2) 1x1x66
Trainer: Dan Skelton(Alcester, Warwicks)
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 72.5kg
Prize Money: $7,234
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

6 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE)

Dam: ASKROSY (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Flemensfirth

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 2-0-0

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

3: 2-0-0

Turf

4: 2-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

2: 2-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

3: 1-0-0

Hurdle

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

4023m - 4828m

Gear Changes

[Tongue Strap]

Comments

Third-up today. Resuming made ground from midfield; finished sixth of 10 runners at Ffos Las on October 28 over 4000m, on slow going 5.5 len behind Starzand carrying 71.5kg at $5.50. Last start made ground from midfield; finished sixth of 7 runners at Cheltenham in the G2 Bristol Novices' Hurdle on December 13 over 4800m, 15 len behind Carlenrig carrying 70kg at $26. Fitter now and making headway every start. Major player on his best figures.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 7	13/12/25	Cheltenham	4828m	G2 OPEN 4U	-	Ciaran Gethings	70kg	Good Soft	6:01.69	48.1 km/h	15.0L	4-6	$26	46	$145,200	-	1. Carlenrig 2. They Call Me Hugo 3. Conman John
46 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 10	28/10/25	Ffos Las	4023m	MHDLE 4U	-	Harry Skelton	71.5kg	Soft	4:57.55	48.7 km/h	5.5L	6-6	$5.50	273	$15,460	-	1. Starzand 2. Dig Deep 3. Gee Force Flyer
273 Day Spell
1st of 7	28/1/25	Chepstow	3218m	HUNT FLAT 46	-	Harry Skelton	71kg	Heavy	4:17.60	45.0 km/h	1.8L	3-2	$5.50	345	$13,070	$7,234	1. Big Cadillac 2. Gentleman Toboot 3. Headofthevalley
345 Day Spell
1st of 5	18/2/24	Nenagh P2p	4828m	P2P MDN 4	-	P A King	60kg	Heavy		-	2.5L	-	$1.00f	-	$0	-	1. Big Cadillac 2. King Of Thieves 3. House Of Habsburg

Gimarias (3) 85x
Trainer: Melanie Rowley(Bridgnorth, Shrops)
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 72.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: JUKEBOX JURY (IRE)

Dam: VBADGE TREAT (FR)

Dam's Sire: My Risk

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

2: 0-0-0

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Comments

Resuming after a 10 months break. Finished off last campaign 5 in a small field at Hereford April 10 over 3250m, 7 len behind Getaway Vic with 71kg at $9.50. At debut 8 of 11 runners at Exeter February 21 over 3300m, on rain affected going; 26 len behind Claim The Throne carrying 71kg at $67. Prepared to just watch this time.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 6	10/4/25	Hereford	3266m	HUNT FLAT 46	-	Charlie Deutsch	71kg	Good	3:53.19	50.4 km/h	7.8L	3-5	$9.50	48	$8,300	-	1. Getaway Vic 2. Lovis De Sceaux 3. Windsor Blue
48 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 11	21/2/25	Exeter	3319m	HUNT FLAT 46	-	Charlie Deutsch	71kg	Heavy	4:35.21	43.4 km/h	26.0L	7-8	$67	-	$7,260	-	1. Claim The Throne 2. Walk Tall 3. Uptown Dandy

Guet Apens (4) 24243x1x5x
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero(Oldcastle, Cheshire)
Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 72.5kg
Prize Money: $90,209
Win / Place: 18% / 45%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DUBAWI (IRE)

Dam: SURPRISE MOMENT (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Authorized

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 2-2-1

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

11: 2-2-1

Turf

11: 2-2-1

Good

5: 1-1-0

Soft

5: 0-1-1

Heavy

1: 1-0-0

Clockwise

8: 1-2-0

Anti-Clockwise

3: 1-0-1

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Gear Changes

[Tongue Strap]

Comments

Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last campaign came from midfield; finished fifth of 8 runners at Deauville in the LR Prix Du Calvados on July 28 2024 over 3000m, 5 len behind Goya Senora with 57kg at $6.70. Won first up last previous preparation. One of the primary contenders.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	28/7/24	Deauville	3000m	LR OPEN H 4U	6	Mickael Barzalona	57kg	Good Soft	3:18.61	54.4 km/h	4.8L	4-5	$6.70	78	$83,740	$4,187	1. Goya Senora 2. Bel Et Bien 3. Scenic
78 Day Spell
1st of 9	11/5/24	Chantilly	2400m	CL2 4U	2	Mickael Barzalona	57kg	Good Soft	2:33.04	56.5 km/h	0.4L	2-2	$4.70	210	$44,190	$22,095	1. Guet Apens 2. Ponty 3. Haptics
210 Day Spell
3rd of 5	14/10/23	Fontainebleau	3000m	CL2 CF 3	2	Mickael Barzalona	57kg	Soft	3:16.14	55.1 km/h	0.7L	3-3	$2.50	22	$45,900	$6,885	1. Sheradann 2. Flora Queen 3. Guet Apens
4th of 6	22/9/23	Saint Cloud	3000m	CL2 CF 3	2	Mickael Barzalona	57kg	SH	3:32.88	50.7 km/h	0.8L	5-3	$3.20	27	$47,060	$4,706	1. Presage Nocturne 2. Caliyza 3. Rosir
2nd of 7	26/8/23	Clairefontaine	2900m	CL2 CF 3	3	Bauyrzhan Murzabayev	57kg	Soft	3:14.80	53.6 km/h	0.4L	7-6	$2.50f	28	$46,130	$9,226	1. Saltwell 2. Guet Apens 3. Rosir
4th of 6	29/7/23	Clairefontaine	2400m	LR OPEN 3	4	Mickael Barzalona	57kg	Soft	2:33.60	56.3 km/h	2.2L	6-6	$6.30	29	$90,610	$9,061	1. Goliath 2. Salahudin 3. Cassius

La Vish (5) 83
Trainer: Sarah Hollinshead(Upper Longdon, Staffs)
Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 72.5kg
Prize Money: $2,314
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DESINVOLTE (FR)

Dam: CONTER FLEURETTE (FR)

Dam's Sire: Honolulu

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-0-1

Season

1: 0-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

2: 0-0-1

Turf

2: 0-0-1

Good

1: 0-0-1

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

1: 0-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Hurdle

1: 0-0-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m - 4224m

Comments

Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, finished eighth of 11 runners at Southwell on November 14 over 3200m, on slow going 26 len behind Vango Can Go with 71kg at $301. Second-up finished third of 13 starters at Ludlow on January 15 over 4200m, 32 len behind Catchintsavo with 74.5kg at $151. This looks a stern test.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 13	15/1/26	Ludlow	4224m	MHDLE 4U	-	Robert Dunne	74.5kg	Good Soft	5:12.45	48.7 km/h	32.3L	9-4	$151	62	$18,150	$2,314	1. Catchintsavo 2. Seaniecon 3. La Vish
62 Day Spell
8th of 11	14/11/25	Southwell	3218m	HUNT FLAT 45	-	Theo Gillard	71kg	Soft	4:01.76	47.9 km/h	26.5L	5-9	$301	-	$8,170	-	1. Vango Can Go 2. Iconic Jack 3. My Mate Aj

Shuile Warrior (6) x04622x259
Trainer: Simon Edwards(Shrewsbury)
Jockey: Mr Huw Edwards (a0)
Weight: 72.5kg
Prize Money: $1,111
Win / Place: 0% / 40%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE)

Dam: SHUILE ROLE (GB)

Dam's Sire: Tragic Role

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 0-3-1

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-1-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

10: 0-3-1

Turf

10: 0-3-1

Good

9: 0-3-1

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-1

Hurdle

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

10: 0-3-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

4224m - 4828m

Comments

Last run ran on from midfield; finished ninth of 13 runners at Ludlow on January 15 over 4200m, 55 len behind Catchintsavo carrying 71kg at $151. Run before finished fifth of 8 starters at Chaddesley Corbett on December 7 over 4800m, 49 len behind Couer D'alene with 76kg. Looking to others.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 13	15/1/26	Ludlow	4224m	MHDLE 4U	-	Huw Edwards	71kg	Good Soft	5:12.45	48.7 km/h	55.3L	6-8	$151	39	$18,150	-	1. Catchintsavo 2. Seaniecon 3. La Vish
39 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	7/12/25	Chaddesley Corbett P2p	4828m	P2P	-	Huw Edwards	76kg	Good Soft	5:58.50	48.5 km/h	49.8L	-	$15	21	$0	-	1. Couer D'alene 2. Dom Rodrigo 3. Call Me Early
2nd of 4	16/11/25	Badbury Rings P2p	4828m	P2P	-	Huw Edwards	76kg	Good	6:15.90	46.2 km/h	10.0L	-	$1.00	225	$0	-	1. Go Sacre Go 2. Shuile Warrior 3. Assassins Lullaby
225 Day Spell
2nd of 10	5/4/25	Bitterley P2p	4828m	P2P MDN	-	Huw Edwards	76kg	Good Firm	6:09.40	47.1 km/h	9.0L	-	$9.00	27	$0	-	1. Is Our Otis 2. Shuile Warrior 3. Count Frollo
2nd of 10	9/3/25	Bangor-On-Dee P2p	4828m	P2P MDN	-	Huw Edwards	76kg	Good Soft	6:32.50	44.3 km/h	25.0L	-	$3.50	50	$0	-	1. Bobs Dream 2. Shuile Warrior 3. You Did
50 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 12	18/1/25	Revesby Park P2p	4828m	P2P MDN	-	Huw Edwards	76kg	Good	6:31.60	44.4 km/h	17.6L	-	$5.00	18	$0	-	1. Copshill Rock 2. Sports Magic 3. Red Letter Day

Solid Performer (7) 1x33
Trainer: Donald Mccain Jnr(Cholmondeley, Cheshire)
Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 72.5kg
Prize Money: $4,165
Win / Place: 33% / 100%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SHOLOKHOV (IRE)

Dam: SHE'S A VENTURE (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Supreme Leader

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 1-0-2

Season

1: 0-0-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

3: 1-0-2

Turf

3: 1-0-2

Good

1: 1-0-0

Soft

2: 0-0-2

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-0-2

Hurdle

2: 0-0-2

Handicap Rating

109

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-0-2

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

4123m - 4224m

Comments

Third-up today. First-up finished third in a small field at Kelso on November 18 over 4200m, on slow going 4.5 len behind Eagles Reprieve with 71.5kg at $7. Second-up held ground to the line finished third of 11 runners at Ayr on January 2 over 4100m, on slow going 12 len behind Kings Champion with 72.5kg at $19. Rates well. Key chance on best form and can find winning form this time.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 11	2/1/26	Ayr	4123m	MHDLE 4U	-	Brian Hughes	72.5kg	Soft	5:08.14	48.2 km/h	12.8L	4-3	$19	45	$18,150	$2,314	1. Kings Champion 2. Sleedagh 3. Solid Performer
45 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 4	18/11/25	Kelso	4224m	MHDLE 4U	-	Brian Hughes	71.5kg	Soft	5:38.36	44.9 km/h	4.3L	3-2	$7.00	206	$14,520	$1,851	1. Eagles Reprieve 2. The G Wizard 3. Solid Performer
206 Day Spell
1st of 5	26/4/25	Woodford P2p	4828m	P2P MDN	-	Zac Baker	76kg	Good Firm	6:38.20	43.6 km/h	1.5L	-	$2.50f	-	$0	-	1. Solid Performer 2. William Yeats 3. Perseo

The Dog Thief (8) 1
Trainer: T Ellis(Rugby, Warwicks)
Jockey: Jack Andrews
Weight: 72.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 100% / 100%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CALIFET (FR)

Dam: JOINT REACTION (IRE)

Dam's Sire: King's Theatre

100

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 1-0-0

Turf

1: 1-0-0

Good

1: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

4828m

Comments

Freshened since an encouraging debut won by 5 len Alnwick on December 13 over 4800m defeating Phantoms Cave carrying 76kg in a jumps. Improvement likely on on first race start. Has found winning form and could well measure up again.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 10	13/12/25	Alnwick P2p	4828m	P2P MDN	-	Gina Andrews	76kg	Good Soft	6:27.40	44.9 km/h	5.0L	-	$1.00	-	$0	-	1. The Dog Thief 2. Phantoms Cave 3. Where's Willy

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

1st of 10

13/12/25

Alnwick P2p

4828m

P2P MDN

Gina Andrews

76kg

Good Soft

6:27.40

44.9 km/h

5.0L

$1.00

1. The Dog Thief

2. Phantoms Cave

3. Where's Willy

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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