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John Hewitt Memorial Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Bangor-on-Dee · 17:12 · Tuesday, 8 September 2026 · 2m1f77y · Good · Class 3

🤖 AI race preview

Captain Cool emerges as the most compelling contender, having led in two of his last three runs and shown consistent ability to hold the pace under pressure, with a strong RPR of 141 and a recent top finish at Stratford in a Class 2 contest despite a slight drop in class. His recent performance at Stratford, where he led before the final furlong and maintained a prominent position, combined with a solid OFR of 131 and a favourable draw, positions him as the horse most likely to dictate the tempo and challenge the field in the closing stages. Krak presents a notable danger with a strong recent showing in a Class 3 at Stratford where he led and reduced his lead late, and his improved RPR of 140 suggests a more consistent run-in, while Ice In The Veins, though out of form, has a history of leading and weakening late, making him a hard-to-ignore each-way player at the forecast price. Roadlesstravelled, despite a long absence, has shown ability to hold ground in the middle of the field, but his lack of recent run-in data and poor RPR limit his appeal.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Captain Cool (IRE) Sean Quinlan1.91
2Krak (FR) Harry Skelton3.50
3Roadlesstravelled (IRE) Jonjo ONeill Jr4.50

Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Captain Cool
🥈Roadlesstravelled
🥉Krak

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