June 28 / 17.40 Bangor-on-Dee

17.40

Good

Glast-On-Dee Music Night Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £6337.2
  • 3m 0f 30y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Glast-On-Dee Music Night Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.30
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 934-23 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Unexposed chaser who was runner-up at Ffos Las (2m3f, good) last month but he failed to repeat that form at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good), which was disappointing because his hurdle win came over a staying trip; cheekpieces are now added but overall record stands at 1-17 and others are preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:47 Uttoxeter

Exmoor Forest

11st 9lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

Placed in three consecutive chases during the winter (2m7f-3m, good to soft) but this first hurdling start since March 2024 comes after a five-month break, so his fitness must be taken on trust.

12/1

2

18th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:35 Taunton

Exmoor Forest

11st 10lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

Creditable third over C&D (good to soft) in December, after a wind op, and probably bettered that performance when filling same position at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last month; remains on a workable mark and seems likely to be right in the thick of things again.

9/2

Form: P34-12 BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Ex-Evan Williams; off the mark for new yard when winning by 10l at Southwell (2m4f, good) last month and he went very close under a penalty there seven days later; now 4lb higher at this new trip but he rallied well last time and has quite a lot of stamina on dam's side; key player.
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8

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Worcester

Happy Du Mesnil

10st 12lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

In the frame over fences all five starts for current stable, including a 10l win at Southwell (2m4f, good) in May; good second when upped to 3m at Bangor (good) in June latest and looks set for another bold show.

3/1

2nd

6

28th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

17:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Happy Du Mesnil

11st 6lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Ex-Evan Williams; off the mark for new yard when winning by 10l at Southwell (2m4f, good) last month and he went very close under a penalty there seven days later; now 4lb higher at this new trip but he rallied well last time and has quite a lot of stamina on dam's side; key player.

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 3147-3 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Chase and hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott last summer then sold for £24,000 in the autumn after two below-par runs; still 6lb higher than for last chase win but he returned for new yard with a promising third at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) last month and should benefit from that run; could be dangerous.
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Verdict Starting price

5

16th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Walking The Walk

11st 8lb

J: David Bass

T: Kerry Lee

Conversion rate of just 2-27 over fences; several long absences following his last win in summer 2023, and hasn't been since a 47l last of five finishers in this race last year; best watched.

16/1

5th

2

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Walking The Walk

12st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

Started off for Kerry Lee with two pretty good thirds in early part of last season, the latter over C&D on good ground, but was pulled up in refitted cheekpieces (retained) on next two outings and it's hard to know what to expect from him after a 200-day absence.

16/1

5th

2

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Walking The Walk

12st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

Started off for Kerry Lee with two pretty good thirds in early part of last season, the latter over C&D on good ground, but was pulled up in refitted cheekpieces (retained) on next two outings and it's hard to know what to expect from him after a 200-day absence.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: /313-3 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
0-6 in bumpers/hurdles but he's won two of his six starts over fences and was a creditable third at Southwell (3m, good to soft) 24 days ago; still has potential in this sphere and he's respected for in-form yard; wore cheekpieces last time and visor now goes on.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

28th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

17:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Crystal Moon

12st 1lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

0-6 in bumpers/hurdles but he's won two of his six starts over fences and was a creditable third at Southwell (3m, good to soft) 24 days ago; still has potential in this sphere and he's respected for in-form yard; wore cheekpieces last time and visor now goes on.

6/1

3rd

4

4th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:45 Southwell

Crystal Moon

11st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alan King

prominent, not fluent 11th, not fluent 2 out, 2 lengths down when not fluent towards finish, no extra and lost second towards finish

4/1

3rd

6

14th Apr 2024

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 4

15:50 Plumpton

Crystal Moon

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alan King

Lightly raced 7yo who came on a bundle for his first run in 11 months to win with a bit in hand over this far on good ground at Hereford three months ago; has never raced on soft so subsequent three-month break might be put down to him waiting for his ground and, although 12lb higher for this, he may well have more to offer (2-4 over fences).

5/1

Form: PP-036

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Four-time chase winner at up to 3m5f on a variety of ground; last success was in September 2021 but he's well treated on his old form and showed signs of a revival when sixth of 13 at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last time; wasn't beaten far in that race and has possibilities if he can take another step back in right direction.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

15:10 Fontwell

Friends Dont Ask

11st 7lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Four-time chase winner (once over C&D); no longer the force of old but returned from break with two pretty good thirds this month, the latter at Bangor (3m, good); contender if in similar form again.

8/1

3rd

8

16th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Friends Dont Ask

10st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Clare Ellam

First form since summer 2024 when an 80-1 third at Fontwell this month (3m2f, good); trip and ground as much to suit again this time, but no certainty to back up that effort.

33/1

3rd

4

6th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

18:42 Fontwell

Friends Dont Ask

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Clare Ellam

Finished first at Southwell (3m2f, good; later disqualified) in July 2024 but has pulled up in both runs following a long absence.

28/1

12/1

Form: /PP4-4 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle here (2m, good to soft) in May 2022 but failed to complete in his next five attempts over hurdles (PUPPP); better signs since switching to fences, finishing fourth of nine over C&D last month, but he needs more to make an impact here.
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Verdict Starting price

3

3rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 214y

Class 5

13:55 Plumpton

Stony Man

11st 5lb

J: Sean Clarke

T: Robbie Llewellyn

held up in rear, outpaced and detached 5th, struggling 7th, pulled up before 2 out

4/1

3

3rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 214y

Class 5

13:55 Plumpton

Stony Man

11st 5lb

J: Sean Clarke

T: Robbie Llewellyn

held up in rear, outpaced and detached 5th, struggling 7th

4/1

6th

4

16th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

16:47 Chepstow

Stony Man

11st 11lb

J: Sean Clarke

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Maiden hurdle winner; has failed to go on from a respectable first run over fences and left former yard for £4,000 before finishing tailed off on stable debut at Market Rasen two months ago; the tongue-tie tried there is absent this time with cheekpieces retained.

16/1

Form: 1F3-48 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner (including C&D), but he's been well held over fences and hurdles in last three runs; made a mistake at a crucial stage at Southwell last time but he needs to get right back near his best on this return to fences.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

28th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

17:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Justshortofabubble

10st 10lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Grace Harris

Three-time chase winner (including C&D), but he's been well held over fences and hurdles in last three runs; made a mistake at a crucial stage at Southwell last time but he needs to get right back near his best on this return to fences.

8/1

8th

10

11th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell

Justshortofabubble

10st 11lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Grace Harris

held up in rear

13/2

4th

8

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

18:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Justshortofabubble

10st 11lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Grace Harris

Three chase wins last season, the latest gained at Taunton (2m7f, good to soft) in November; has 6lb lower hurdle mark but remains without a win in this discipline after 17 attempts and tends to need his first run back from a break (absent since December); others make more appeal.

6/1

Form: 30PP-4 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in his final two runs last year but he got back on track with fourth of ten on reappearance at Warwick (3m, good) last month; was only beaten around 5l in that race and has claims if he can build on that; cheekpieces reapplied.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

14:30 Stratford

Aviewtosea

11st 9lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

in touch with leaders, not fluent 4 out, soon lost ground, rallied and headway before 2 out, pushed along when joined leader last, soon led, ridden and kept on run-in

12/1

8th

8

28th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

17:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Aviewtosea

11st 6lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Pulled up in his final two runs last year but he got back on track with fourth of ten on reappearance at Warwick (3m, good) last month; was only beaten around 5l in that race and has claims if he can build on that; cheekpieces reapplied.

8/1

4th

1

30th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Warwick

Aviewtosea

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Triple chase winner at up to 3m, all on good; well below par in all three starts since finishing a close third at Stratford last October; sliding in the handicap and now drops in grade, so can't rule out a revival.

12/1

Form: 277-P6 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner split between hurdles and fences; his last success was off 6lb higher over C&D (good) last June but he's been out of sorts this year and needs a major turnaround.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

6th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Worcester

Pottlerath

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Matt Sheppard

Regained the winning thread at Stratford (3m3f) last time; remains well treated on historical data, such as his success off this mark in this race two years ago; shortlisted.

11/4

7th

7

6th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Worcester

Pottlerath

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Matt Sheppard

Regained the winning thread at Stratford (3m3f) last time; remains well treated on historical data, such as his success off this mark in this race two years ago; shortlisted.

11/4

1st

4

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

14:18 Stratford

Pottlerath

11st 8lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

prominent

11/2

Non-runners

Favori De Sivola, Doctor Foley

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £62.80
Straight Forecast £49.83
Tricast £406.90
Trifecta £484.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Happy Du Mesnil

SPOTLIGHT:

Doctor Foley

POSTDATA:

Aviewtosea

The Star:

Justshortofabubble

D Express:

Favori De Sivola

TOPSPEED:

Happy Du Mesnil

The Times:

Happy Du Mesnil

Daily Mirror:

Happy Du Mesnil

The Sun:

Happy Du Mesnil

WEST COUNTRY:

Doctor Foley

Telegraph:

Doctor Foley

Daily Mail:

Doctor Foley

Daily Record:

Doctor Foley

The Guardian:

Aviewtosea