15:30 Bangor-On-Dee 25 Feb 2026
Wrexham Lager 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase
GBB Race | Class 3 | 5YO plus
Winner £7,922 - 3 run
Bookies best price percentage = 107.36% | Standard bookmaker terms: Win only
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Improved under an aggressive ride at a sharp track but set it up for a strong stayer when second, beaten 10l, in the Kingmaker Novices' Chase (Grade 2) at Warwick latest. Effective at 2m and acts on good to soft and good. In fine form for his new yard. Should have too much class and speed for his rivals.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 10l by Steel Ally when second of 3 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Oddschecker Kingmaker Novices' Chase at Warwick over 2m (heavy).
Improved under an aggressive ride at a sharp track but set it up for a strong stayer when second, beaten 10l, in the Kingmaker Novices' Chase (Grade 2) at Warwick latest. Effective at 2m and acts on good to soft and good. In fine form for his new yard. Should have too much class and speed for his rivals.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 4 | 3 | 30.8% | |
| Chase | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 4 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Never competitive after a series of errors but produced a solid effort out of grade when returning from a lay-off on handicap debut, finishing 27l third in a novice chase at Newbury on his most recent run. Effective from 2m to 2m3f and should improve for that outing when upped in trip.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Last of 3 behind Personal Ambition beaten 27l at 25-1 on his chase debut at Newbury over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Never competitive after a series of errors but produced a solid effort out of grade when returning from a lay-off on handicap debut, finishing 27l third in a novice chase at Newbury on his most recent run. Effective from 2m to 2m3f and should improve for that outing when upped in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Houlihan | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| T | Nicky Martin | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Pulled up in the Heroes Handicap Hurdle at Sandown on his latest start. Effective from 2m4f to 3m and acts on soft and good. In form but possibly now on a stiff mark. Looks the main danger to the favourite on form but this looks sharp enough test on chase debut.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 9-1 at Sandown over 2m 7f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Henri The Second last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in the Heroes Handicap Hurdle at Sandown on his latest start. Effective from 2m4f to 3m and acts on soft and good. In form but possibly now on a stiff mark. Looks the main danger to the favourite on form but this looks sharp enough test on chase debut.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 4 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 4 | 4 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 4 | 4 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Liam Harrison | 11 | 4 | 2 | 36.4% |
| T | R L Llewellyn | 14 | 4 | 4 | 28.6% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
MIRABAD was not disgraced when filling second place behind a high-class prospect in the Kingmaker at Warwick earlier in the month and, with his sights now lowered, the seven-year-old is expected to go one better. Titan Discovery won a competitive handicap hurdle at Cheltenham in December and is likely to be the biggest threat to the selection because Leading Choice has plenty to find on official ratings.
Expert View Verdict
MIRABAD won't see another rival here. He split a classy pair last time at Grade 2 level so has a clear class edge and his frontrunning style will be put to good use. His only rival with a chance on the ratings is progressive handicap hurdler Titan Discovery who is making his chase debut. However his improvement came over staying trips and he is unlikely to be able to go the early pace that the selection will set.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Heavy | 5 | Casa No Mento | 7 | 10 9 | - | 21-1P44 | 39 days | N & W Twiston-Davies (102 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 4/ 7 | 4:47.85 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 1f 77y | 4:01.00 |