Bangor-on-Dee 20:18 RESULTED
Class 4 26 Jun 2026

Friday 26 June Rachel Jones Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Rachel Jones Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) · 2m145y

Official Result

Rachel Jones Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

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  1. Winner Into Battle (IRE) Robert Dunne · Robert Stephens
    5/2
  2. 13/8F
  3. 11/2
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Saturday Draw Updated 2 weeks, 6 days ago
No.
Horse
Form
Jockey / Trainer
OR
SR?
RPR/OR
Age
Wgt
AI
Votes
Odds
Pick
Comment
1
Into Battle silks
Into Battle
Age 5 · 12-0
02-3
105
102
105OR
5
12-0
6/1 6/1 11/2
A Flat winner who has placed twice in three hurdle starts, including third at Aintree most recently where he tired late after a blunder but was not extended — his penultimate run has since been given a boost. Still relatively unexposed in this sphere and there is clearly more to offer in handicap company; yet to score over obstacles but the ceiling is above his current mark.
AI verdict

Carries top weight of 12-0 with limited form figures of 02-3, offset by a competitive 102 Saturday Rating at 6/1.

2
Centurion's Sister silks
Centurion's Sister
Age 6 · 11-9
3323-2
100
98
100OR
6
11-9
7/2
Five placings in five recent starts speak to her consistency, and she stepped forward again when second at Cartmel last time — a solid effort that looks good form at this level. Handles today's going and trip well and an opening handicap mark of 100 could prove kind; clearly the one they all need to beat.
AI verdict

Consistent form figures of 3323-2 and a competitive 7/2 market position are offset by a demanding 11-9 weight and a Saturday Rating of 98.

3
Evening Tess silks
Evening Tess
Age 4 · 11-9
56-221
105
109
105OR
4
11-9
11/4 31/19 11/4
Won a novice hurdle at Fontwell last time by a short-head after being produced to challenge at the last, though she did idle in front; the form has been on the up over 2m to 2m3f on a sound surface. The trainer is operating at a strong rate and the mark looks fair given her trajectory.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 11-9 with a modest Saturday Rating of 109 and inconsistent form of 56-221 limits confidence despite fair 5/2 odds.

4
American Empire silks
American Empire
Age 6 · 11-9
3243-3
100
95
100OR
6
11-9
8/1 6/1 15/2
Back from a break and beaten 29 lengths at Hereford last time without much to point to in his favour; inconsistent in a short career and yet to score. First-time tongue-tie applied and a change of headgear is a hopeful sign, but he has plenty to prove on recent evidence.
AI verdict

Consistent form of 3243-3 and a competitive 95 Saturday Rating are offset by 11-9 weight and 15/2 odds suggesting market doubts.

5
Prettylady silks
Prettylady
Age 4 · 10-9
67P-11
91
97
91OR
4
10-9
15/8 FCST 7/4
Two successes in her last five including a handicap at Southwell last time off a mark 8lb lower than today, and she showed useful ability on the Flat in France before making steady progress over hurdles. The tongue-tie is new and she carries the penalty — that is the one thing to weigh against her.
AI verdict

Recent back-to-back wins in form and a competitive 7/4 market price support Prettylady's 97 Saturday Rating at 10-9.

Horse Bet365 Paddy Power Coral Ladbrokes William Hill Betfred Best
1 Into Battle 6/1 open 9.00 11/2 open 11.00 11/2 open 11.00 11/2 open 11.00 11/2 open 7.00 6/1 Bet365
2 Centurion's Sister 7/2 open 5.50 7/2 open 5.50 7/2 open 5.50 7/2 open 5.50 7/2 7/2 Bet365
3 Evening Tess 11/4 open 2.63 11/4 open 2.63 11/4 open 2.63 11/4 open 2.63 11/4 11/4 Bet365
4 American Empire 8/1 open 8.00 8/1 open 7.00 8/1 open 7.00 8/1 open 7.00 15/2 8/1 Bet365
5 Prettylady 15/8 open 3.00 15/8 15/8 15/8 7/4 15/8 Bet365

Prices update each odds sync. Green ▼ = shortened (steamer), Red ▲ = drifted, Blue = = unchanged since last sync. Best column highlights the bookmaker offering the longest price.

Chamber Verdict

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Into Battle

Speculative

Into Battle owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (57) and market confidence (72). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

6/1 Robert Stephens Robert Dunne
65% Confidence
⚠ Danger Runner

Evening Tess

Nearest rival if the simulation drifts off the primary path.

11/4 · Dan Skelton
✓ Value Signal

American Empire

Strongest upside if you want a less obvious route through the field.

8/1 · Donald McCain
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Chamber Signals

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Why this horse Live cards showing how the active lens weighted each signal for this outcome.
Speed rating Speculative
57 / 100
⚖ Weight 38% +21.5 pts

Base ability signal derived from the runner's best available speed figure.

Market confidence High conviction
72 / 100
⚖ Weight 22% +15.9 pts

Transforms live price respect into a confidence signal inside the chamber.

Pace profile Speculative
47 / 100
⚖ Weight 12% +4.8 pts

How cleanly the runner's engine fits the projected rhythm and pressure map.

Value edge Speculative
54 / 100
⚖ Weight 10% +5.4 pts

Shows whether the current price still leaves enough upside in the pick.

Chaos factor High conviction
66 / 100
⚖ Weight 10% +6.7 pts

Controlled volatility that keeps the simulation realistic and stress-tests the profile.

Favourite bias Speculative
50 / 100
⚖ Weight 8% +4.0 pts

Extra certainty applied when the active lens wants to trust the obvious market leader.

Top chamber signals Top 5 ranked by the active lens.
1 1. Into Battle
59.4 6/1
2 3. Evening Tess
58.7 11/4
3 5. Prettylady
58.5 15/8
4 2. Centurion's Sister
57.7 7/2
5 4. American Empire
53.2 8/1
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Evening Tess
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5
Age 4 · 10-9
15/8
★★★★☆ SR 97 🐾

Recent back-to-back wins in form and a competitive 7/4 market price support Prettylady's 97 Saturday Rating at 10-9.

3
Age 4 · 11-9
11/4
★★★☆☆ SR 109 🐾

Carrying top weight of 11-9 with a modest Saturday Rating of 109 and inconsistent form of 56-221 limits confidence despite fair 5/2 odds.

2
Age 6 · 11-9
7/2
★★★☆☆ SR 98 🐾

Consistent form figures of 3323-2 and a competitive 7/2 market position are offset by a demanding 11-9 weight and a Saturday Rating of 98.

1
Age 5 · 12-0
6/1
★★★☆☆ SR 102 🐾

Carries top weight of 12-0 with limited form figures of 02-3, offset by a competitive 102 Saturday Rating at 6/1.

4
Age 6 · 11-9
8/1
★★★☆☆ SR 95 🐾

Consistent form of 3243-3 and a competitive 95 Saturday Rating are offset by 11-9 weight and 15/2 odds suggesting market doubts.

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Evening Tess
Confidence: Medium

Evening Tess (SR 109, 5/2) is the highest-rated horse in the field by a clear margin — 7 points above the next best — and her form string 56-221 shows a progressive arc culminating in a win last time out, suggesting she is peaking at exactly the right moment. At 11-9 she carries a fair weight, identical to Centurion's Sister but lighter than top-weight Into Battle (12-0), giving her a meaningful pounds advantage despite her SR superiority. Dan Skelton is one of the sharpest handicap handlers in jump racing and the good ground at Bangor suits a 4-year-old with recent winning form. The 2m145y trip is well within range for a horse whose last two runs have been over similar staying distances. Each-way alternative: Prettylady. Main danger: Prettylady — Prettylady (SR 97, 7/4) is the market leader with a 4-star AI probability rating, carries a featherweight 10-9 — 14lb less than top-weight and a full 14lb fewer than Evening Tess's equal — and her back-to-back wins in 67P-11 show a horse whose form has completely transformed, making her the most dangerous rival if that weight advantage tells on good ground.

Shortlist Evening Tess, Prettylady, Centurion's Sister
Each-way: Prettylady Danger: Prettylady

🗺 The Course Class 4

2m145y Distance to cover
Good Expected going
5 Confirmed runners
Bangor-on-Dee Track and setting
Class 4 Race grade