Bangor-on-Dee will host a lively jumps programme on Sky Sports Racing this Tuesday, with the highlight being the John Hewitt Memorial Novices' Limited Handicap Chase, where Grade Two winner Roadlesstravelled makes his first appearance over fences. The seven‑year‑old gelding began his career in spectacular fashion, winning all three of his hurdle starts, including a Grade Two novice hurdle triumph.
After that early burst of form his performances have tapered off; he was pulled up in the Formby Novices' Hurdle in December 2024 and subsequently spent a spell on the flat. His most recent flat outing saw him go too keen, prompting his connections to turn his attention back to jumps.
After a break of almost four months, Roadlesstravelled is set to test the chase fences for the first time. The gelding did win an Irish point‑to‑point in May 2023, so if Jonjo O'Neill and AJ O'Neill have managed to restore his fitness, he could be a genuine contender on the day. Among the field, Captain Cool is the clear veteran, carrying a BHA rating of 131 and the most experience over fences. His seasoned approach should allow him to dictate the pace and possibly dominate the contest.
Krak looks promising as well; although he was beaten by ten lengths on his last start, he seemed to lack stamina on that occasion and may find the shorter trip at Bangor more to his liking. Ice In The Veins suffered a 25‑length defeat to Captain Cool back in June, but with a more favorable weight assignment and a more economical race plan, the gap could narrow considerably. The Listed Criterium de Lyon will see a clash between San Giorgio and Master Man.
San Giorgio, trained by Francis‑Henri Graffard, has shown steady improvement, breaking well and battling strongly in a solid novice outing. He has been placed behind the current French champion two‑year‑old Avec Toi and displayed his best form when finishing a close second to a high‑class juvenile in the Ciceron. His stablemate Be My Friend was just a notch behind in that race, and after a win at Vichy, the colt could become a serious threat with a few more runs under his belt. Master Man, by contrast, has been consistently reliable, winning two of his three starts and establishing a respectable benchmark for the race.
Skyridge edged Palais Byzantin in July, and both are expected to be competitive, although neither appears to have the same room for improvement as the three horses mentioned above. On the broader card, Sky Sports Racing reminds viewers that they can stay up‑to‑date with the latest racing news, interviews and features straight from their phones. In the Paul Ferguson's Jumper To Follow Novices' Hurdle, the five‑year‑old filly Hidden Fortune, trained by Dan Skelton, is the one to watch.
After two promising bumper second‑places, she broke her maiden in her first hurdle start, winning convincingly. The filly possesses significant potential; her trainer believes she will thrive over longer distances and on softer ground, making her a formidable opponent. The main challenger could be Provision, who also secured a maiden win by ten lengths in his most recent outing. While Provision lacks the class of Hidden Fortune, his experience may allow him to pose a genuine threat.
Ride Like A Girl mirrors Provision’s profile and could rebound after a disappointing previous run. Secret Beach is set to make his hurdle debut. Though his flat form is modest, with a rating of 78, the young horse may benefit from the new challenge and could perform well if he adapts quickly to the obstacles. The programme also includes a nine‑race card at Auteuil featuring a Listed contest, and a card at Lyon‑Parilly with several informative maidens.
Finally, at 4.38 pm, Bangor‑on‑Dee will showcase Jiair Madrik in a tightly contested race. Overall, Tuesday’s card offers a blend of seasoned campaigners, promising newcomers, and exciting debutants, promising plenty of drama for jump racing enthusiasts watching Sky Sports Racing.