What time is the Wrexham Lager Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)?
The Wrexham Lager Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) is off at 2:25 on 23 May 2026 at Bangor-on-Dee (Great Britain).
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Bangor-on-Dee
Great BritainWrexham Lager Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Saturday, 23 May 2026
2m4½f·Chase·Class 4·Good·7 runners·£5,281
Furlong's verdict
AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.
Selections by model
Head-to-head dashboard →v1.066.4/100 rating
Herja
6.50Bet365· informational only
Top-rated, but filter rejects this race
v1.1
No pick
Race outside the segment-edge filter
Each-way66.4/100 rating
Herja
6.50Bet365
Place portion settles at 2.10 · 1/5 odds · 3 places
Top-half AI rating in the EW price sweet spot. Each-way splits stake: half on the win, half on the place portion.
Racing Alpha pick
Herja
Harry Sexton(7) · Patrick Griffin · 6yo
66.4/100
+0.5 vs next best (65.9)
The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.
- Freshness10% weight100very strong19d since last run (race-fit window)
- Ratings50% weight71strongOR 107 · RPR 115 · TS 97
- Form20% weight55averageLast 6: 2-4-7-2-3
- Trainer20% weight50averagePatrick Griffin — no runners last 14 days
MarketBest price 6.50 (Bet365) — 5th pick of 7 in market. AI is contrarian here.
v1.3 rating · weights and method explained on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.
Runners
| # | Dr | Horse | Jockey / Trainer | Form | Wt | OR | RPR | TS | AI | Best price | Add to betslip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 7yo · M · btp | P104P | 11-09 | 109 | — | — | 49.9 | 9/1·10.00William Hill | ||
| 2 | 0 | 7yo · G · brtpFT TP | 36133 | 11-07 | 107 | 122 | 111 | 64.8 | 6.4·6.40Betfair Exchange | ||
| 3 | 0 | 6yo · M · brt | 24723 | 11-07 | 107 | 115 | 97 | 66.4 | 11/2·6.50Bet365 | ||
| 4 | 0 | 6yo · G · bpFT P | F42U6 | 11-05 | 105 | 119 | 104 | 55.1 | 6.4·6.40Betfair Exchange | ||
| 5 | 0 | 5yo · G · bt | U293 | 11-03 | 103 | 119 | 108 | 65.9 | 4.6·4.60Betfair Exchange | ||
| 6 | 0 | 9yo · G · bht | P622 | 11-02 | 102 | — | — | 63.2 | 11/2·6.50Bet365 | ||
| 7 | 0 | 7yo · M · bt | 51452 | 11-02 | 102 | 116 | 41 | 55.5 | 5.7·5.70Betfair Exchange |
Frequently asked questions
What is the field size and distance of the 2:25 Bangor-on-Dee?
2m4½f, Class 4, Chase, 7 runners declared.
What is the going for the 2:25 Bangor-on-Dee?
Going is reported as Good on Turf.
What is the Racing Alpha AI top pick for the 2:25 Bangor-on-Dee?
The AI top-rated runner is Herja (score 66.4, best price 6.50). Methodology: ratings combine OR, RPR, TS, trainer 14-day form, days since last run and going.
Who is the favourite for the 2:25 Bangor-on-Dee?
The market favourite is Le Gentleman at a best price of 4.60. The Racing Alpha AI top pick is a different horse — Herja.
Racing Post verdict
Third-partyNone of these can be discounted, but preference is for WUDYA to make a flying start over fences. Big Boy Barney is the main danger.
Racing Post pick: Wudya
Editorial verdict from Racing Post via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha.
Betting forecast
Formbook7/2 Mary, 4/1 Kadjar Des Mottes, 5/1 Big Boy Barney, 11/2 Herja, Le Gentleman, 6/1 Wudya, 13/2 Bobbarelli
Formbook's pre-race odds estimate — not market prices.
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