16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Saturday 16 May 2026

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Classic Additions Handicap Chase

Off time: 16:31 | Winning time: 6m 8.62s

Kenzo Des Bruyeres^p⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: James Bowen| T: M Bowen| OR: 104| D

4/1

Lightly-raced maiden who wasn't seen to best effect when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (3m) 42 days ago. This dual point winner makes his chase debut now and is the type to do better over the larger obstacles.

Form: 311445-

Special John³⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-13| J: Matt Griffiths| T: S Thomas| OR: 103| BF| D

3/1

Won his first 2 starts over fences last season at Exeter and Wincanton. Good second of 3 in handicap chase at Wincanton (25f) 34 days ago so merits serious consideration eased 1 lb.

Form: 211552-

Cahier's Den⁴⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Theo Gillard| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 102| BF| D

7/2

Remains winless under Rules but he comes here in good nick, second of 6 in handicap chase at Newcastle (23f) 46 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts again.

Form: 23/6432-

Slaney Opera^p,t³³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-10| J: Harry Reed| T: Nick Scholfield| OR: 100| D

16/1

Low-mileage 8-y-o who landed handicap chase at Sedgefield in January for Ruth Jefferson. Not discredited for new yard when third of 4 at Fakenham (29f) 33 days ago. Holds solid claims back at a more conventional track.

Form: 381P23-

Walking The Walk^t³⁶⁴

Age: 11| Weight: 11-8| J: David Bass| T: Kerry Lee| OR: 98| D

33/1

Off 12 months since a well-held fifth in handicap chase over C&D 12 months ago. Not easy to make a case for, albeit yard going better now.

Form: 733PP/5-

Good Work^p⁴⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 11-3| J: Toby Wynne| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 93

6/1

Irresolute performer. Not disgraced when fourth over C&D 46 days ago but has won once from 31 starts. Cheekpieces back on.

Form: 3P4434-

Gilbertina^t³³

Age: 9| Weight: 11-3| J: Tom Broughton⁽⁵⁾| T: N Kent| OR: 93

18/1

Sixteen runs since her last win in 2024 and she came in a well-held fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Fakenham (3m) 33 days ago.

Form: 4P4344-

Friends Don't Ask^p¹⁰

Age: 11| Weight: 10-11| J: Ryan Mania| T: C Ellam| OR: 87

33/1

Fourteen runs since his last win in 2021. Not disgraced when third of 11 in handicap chase at Fontwell (3¼m) 10 days ago. Unreliable overall though.

Form: 57D/PP-3

Getaway Glory^p⁵⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 10-8| J: C J Todd| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 84| DWS

8/1

Fair performer at his best but offered little under both codes last season, tenth in 3m handicap hurdle at Wetherby in March. Has since had a breathing operation.

Form: 72/8PP0-

On The Platform^p⁵⁶²

Age: 10| Weight: 10-8| J: Stan Sheppard| T: B Clarke| OR: 84| CD

12/1

Took this prize in 2024 but he's an inconsistent sort and was pulled up in handicap chase at Stratford when last seen 18 months ago.

Form: 2P3P1P/

Forecasts

Special John (3/1), Cahier's Den (7/2), Kenzo Des Bruyeres (4/1), Good Work (6/1), Getaway Glory (8/1), On The Platform (12/1), Slaney Opera (16/1), Gilbertina (18/1), Friends Don't Ask (33/1), Walking The Walk (33/1)

SPECIAL JOHN took well to fences last season and is fancied to gain a third win on the back of a good Wincanton second. Both Cahier's Den and Slaney Opera come here in good nick and can chase home Sam Thomas' 7-y-o in that order. Chasing newcomer Kenzo des Bruyeres completes the shortlist.