14:15 Bangor-On-Dee tips
Novice Hcap Chaseclass 52m4½fgood8 runners
What we lean towardspreferred
Soldier In Mayo is our pick, though Delgany Second Now is not far behind. It edges it on its record over this course and ground.
Novice Hcap Chase over 2m4½f on good going. Soldier In Mayo heads our ratings. We have enough recent form to rate all 8 declared.
How we rate the field
1
Soldier In Mayo
Theo Gillard / Donald McCain
9/1
- Its price has been shortening harder each run across its last 4, averaging a 32% drop.
- Back after 475 days, well beyond its usual 30-day gap.
8/1 to 12/1: 8.0% win, 26.8% frame (709 tracked)
2
Delgany Second Now
Harry Skelton / Dan Skelton
1.9/1
- Steady 31% average price drop over its last 5 runs.
- Quick turnaround at 7 days against its usual 34.
- Carries 15lb less off a 7lb lower mark.
under 2/1: 44.5% win, 68.7% frame (865 tracked)
3
Rockvale
Brendan Powell / Sam Allwood
8/1
- Its price has been shortening harder each run across its last 5, averaging a 10% drop.
- 3 runs here on course and going without making the frame.
- Back after 54 days, well beyond its usual 22-day gap.
8/1 to 12/1: 8.0% win, 26.8% frame (709 tracked)