Leading Force Betting Tips and Prediction for Bangor-On-Dee, 17:15 Race

First up in our preview is Leading Force, an 8-year-old gelding set to compete at Bangor-On-Dee in the Race 3 Wrexham Lager Handicap Chase at 17:15. The conditions are described as good to firm in places, over a distance of 3m 30y. Being the model's top pick, Leading Force comes into this race with a live price at a short 2.2, suggesting strong confidence from the punters. This James Owen trainee boasts a notable track record with a recent win among two races in the last 30 days, demonstrating decent form. His jockey, S Bowen, has been on fire too, chalking up 13 wins out of 34 races in the past two weeks. A combination of Bowen's current form and Owen's 19% win rate over the past 180 days could potentially position Leading Force as the one to beat today. Cap Du Nord, the 12-year-old gelding, offers more value at a live price of 6.5. Also running in the Wrexham Lager Handicap Chase, Cap Du Nord hasn’t had a win recently but sports a highest recent win rating of 122, the peak of today's field. Despite the more seasoned age, trainer Christian Williams and jockey Jack Tudor would be looking to leverage Cap Du Nord's experience on the track. With previous runs under his belt at this distance, don’t count this one out; the long odds could indeed spell value. Rounding off our top three picks, we have Heroique De Maulde priced at 4, a bit of a middle ground in terms of value. Another favored runner set at the same Bangor-On-Dee track, he's under the guidance of O Greenall & J Guerriero with jockey Henry Brooke in the saddle. This 8-year-old doesn't have a particularly standout recent race record but his highest-win and highest-rating figures are suggestive of underlying potential that could surprise us today. Though he’s a bit further down the pecking order, do keep an eye on Great D'Ange, the longshot at a price of 13. With these sorts of odds, a flutter on him might just be worth the risk for a potentially high reward. Our model's top pick, Leading Force, with his current form and winning combination of jockey and trainer, stands out in today's race. Best of luck to all our punters — remember, cheer loud but wager wisely!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:15 am on 21st June 2025

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
2^nd	3. Leading Force	13⁹	18⁰	12⁴	21⁰	18¹
3^rd	4. Cap Du Nord	13⁰	16⁴	7⁷	15⁷	17⁴
1^st	1. Heroique De Maulde	13¹	17²	8⁹	15¹	16⁷
4^th	5. Old Page	13³	15²	8⁹	18¹	16¹
PU	2. Great D'ange	13⁷	15³	10⁴	15²	15⁸

Bangor On Dee 17:15

Race 3 Wrexham Lager Handicap Chase (3m 30y)

21st Jun 25