Hope Hill at Bangor-On-Dee 15:30 - Tips, Betting and Prediction

Let’s gallop into the details for Bangor-On-Dee, where the Race 4 Going Is Good Novices' Handicap Hurdle kicks off at 15:30. The turf is marked as 'Good-good to firm in places', which should offer a fair playing field for the contenders. First to the gate is Hope Hill, a 7-year-old gelding trained by Mrs S J Smith and piloted by Peter Kavanagh. Hope Hill comes in with odds sitting at a value price of 7. Despite a lack of recent wins (zero out of seven in the last two years), it’s noteworthy that all these performances were over similar distances, which might suggest a comfort with today’s 2m 145y challenge. The Smith stable has shown some activity recently, with a moderate strike rate. Combine this with the jockey-trainer combo’s past performances, there could be potential if circumstances align perfectly for them. Second up, we have Blossom Tea, the 4-year-old filly trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, riding with Toby Wynne. Carrying long odds of 17, she might be one for those feeling particularly lucky today. Her history shows minimal racing activity, with just three runs and no wins in the past two years. However, Greenall and Guerriero’s camp have a slightly better strike rate recently, which might need to be factored into any risky bets. Not last or least, Tropical Talent brings some intrigue as the third rank here, trained by the same team as Blossom Tea. This 6-year-old gelding has a somewhat more established track record, including a win over similar distances among fifteen attempts. With odds at 3.75, he’s marked as a solid contender. Moreover, with the highest race activity and a touch better recent form compared to the first two, Tropical Talent might just defy the odds. Our model’s top pick to pop the cork is Hope Hill, positioned well with balanced odds and relevant experience. However, the magic of racing often throws certainty out the window, so do keep an eye on Tropical Talent for an impressive challenge. Betting is not just about the favourites after all, so listen to your gut, throw in a sprinkle of stats, and let's hope your wallets are heavier by the end of the race! And remember, always bet responsibly.
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:17 am on 6th June 2025

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
1^st	8. Hope Hill	0²	21²	13⁷	19⁵	12¹
7^th	7. Blossom Tea	0³	16³	9⁹	16⁵	9⁶
2^nd	6. Tropical Talent	0⁶	16³	9⁰	14⁹	9⁵
3^rd	3. Portcammon	0⁴	15⁷	9⁷	15⁰	9²
5^th	2. Blazer Two	0²	14⁵	9⁹	15⁴	8⁷
4^th	5. Miaswell	0⁴	13⁶	10⁵	14¹	8³
6^th	4. Guillaume	0³	13⁶	10²	13³	8¹
NR	1. Regal Cavalier	0³	12⁹	10⁷	13³	7⁹

Bangor On Dee 15:30

Race 4 Going Is Good Novices' Handicap Hurdle (2m 145y)

6th Jun 25