May 09 / 13.30 Chester

13.30

Good

CAA Stellar Earl Grosvenor Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 0m 7f 127y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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CAA Stellar Earl Grosvenor Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 10-504 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Made it five wins for 2024 when scoring over C&D (good) last August on sole previous course visit; returned to form with creditable fourth at Newbury (1m, good) four weeks ago and he has a big shout from stall 1.
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1

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Kempton (AW)

Two Tempting

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Tough 7yo with a fine C&D record; might have needed the run at Glorious Goodwood after five months off, and fared much better when fourth at Chester two weeks ago; that should have put him spot-on for this and he has real each-way claims.

10/1

4th

1

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Two Tempting

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

First of two wins over C&D came in this contest in 2024 off 4lb lower; had a fruitful AW winter campaign; reported to have met with a setback when being readied for Chester's May meeting and returned only when beating just one home in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) recently; has a high draw to contend with here and is 3lb higher than his last winning mark.

16/1

17th

7

(15)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Two Tempting

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Very consistent on AW since last turf appearance; respectable seventh, despite enduring a nightmare passage, in this contest two years ago but is 5lb higher and lacks recent match practice in this compensation attempt; absent since March.

33/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: -33112

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Made all at Kempton (1m, AW) and Pontefract (1m, good) before creditable second at Pontefract (1m, good) nine days ago; however, he's 3lb out of the handicap now up in grade and his wide draw could prove tricky.
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15th

6

(17)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Partisan Hero

10st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Loughnane

Some good efforts over 5f this year but he has met his match in Group races won by Rumstar, Cover Up and American Affair on his last three starts and has it to prove in this company.

66/1

7th

6

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Partisan Hero

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: David Loughnane

6yo who has been campaigned over further for the majority of his career but he's been a progressive sprinter this season, finishing third in a Group 3 at Sandown (5f, good) on July 4 then runner-up in Group 2 at the Curragh (5f, good to firm) last time; however, this tougher race demands more.

20/1

2nd

5

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Partisan Hero

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: David Loughnane

British challenger a five-time handicap winner, most recently scoring off 92 at York in May; creditable first run in stakes company in a Sandown Group 3 last time when a 1.25l third behind the 110-rated Rumstar; that's solid form and Colin Keane keeps the faith; place chance.

12/1

14/1

Form: 4-2310

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who won at Southwell (1m, AW) in March on first run since wind surgery; has shown some promise on turf (three starts) but his best results have come on AW and he needs to bounce back from a below-par run at Newcastle (1m, AW) three weeks ago.
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5th

1

(4)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newbury

Cracking Gold

10st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Suited by drop back to 7f when winning at Newmarket (good to firm) and nearly followed up in 20-runner race at Glorious Goodwood (good); up another 3lb but plenty to like for trainer who won this race in 2020 and 2021.

9/2

2nd

3

(10)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Cracking Gold

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Suited by the drop back in distance at Newmarket (good to firm) last time, narrowly beating Great Acclaim and taking 7f record to 3-5 (only 1-8 over further); on a career-high mark but interesting kept to this trip.

11/1

1st

3

(4)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Newmarket (July)

Cracking Gold

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Shaped encouragingly at Chester (7.5f) on the return to turf and proved unsuited by 1m2f (raced too freely) later in May; however, now 0-5 in this sphere and peak form remains on AW where he's a three-time scorer.

16/1

7/2

Form: 0820-6 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner, the latest at this meeting 12 months ago, and good second from wide draw over C&D (good) last August; denied clear run when close sixth on recent reappearance at Haydock; today's draw could have been better but Ryan Moore rides and he's respected nevertheless.
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9th

13

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Divine Libra

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Three-time winner but now on a lengthy losing run and connections reverted to blinkers last time at Goodwood; needs to turn a corner.

20/1

11th

16

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Divine Libra

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Beaten on his last 16 starts going back to May 2024 and he didn't deliver on a hint he was on the way back at Chester in May when beaten 7l at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 25 days ago; just 1lb above his last winning mark, however, and first-time blinkers might help him put his best foot forward.

18/1

5th

8

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Divine Libra

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charles Hills

Beaten on his last 15 starts going back to May 2024 and only eighth on both starts this season; however, the latest result doesn't tell the whole story as he suffered a frustrating passage in the home straight at Chester; well handicapped on last season's best and he's one to consider.

11/1

Form: 0330-2

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back 14 races to May 2023 but he reappeared with a close second at Haydock (7f, good) a fortnight ago and ran really well over this C&D (good) last August; every chance he'll be bang there.
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7

(6)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Goodwood

Gorak

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Best form this season when placed twice at Haydock, including latest start; still on a workable mark but continues on a long losing sequence, which makes him a similar type to Billyjoh.

16/1

3

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:10 Haydock

Gorak

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Charlie Fellowes

Record over C&D includes a success in May 2023 and solid second on reappearance this term; disappointing favourite here on penultimate start and losing run is mounting up; best form certainly gives him a good chance off current mark back down in grade.

7/1

11

(1)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Gorak

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Disappointing favourite at Haydock last Saturday, extending his long losing sequence; beaten twice in this contest (seventh in 2023, well held in 2024) and can be opposed.

33/1

Form: 52158- C

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Slow ground may be preferable and this is his first run since last September, but he ran really well first time up last season and his course form figures read 182315 (including a good-ground win in 2022); possible player.
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12th

1

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:25 Haydock

Yanifer

10st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Harriet Bethell

Hasn't got going this year but he's dropped to a good mark on last year's high points and a tongue-tie is turned to; a revival is not out of the question; effective on soft but hasn't shone on heavy.

20/1

10th

9

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Yanifer

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Harriet Bethell

Yet to fire this season but landed his third win here when successful in this race last year (good to firm) off 4lb higher; he has also been placed twice at this track and can never be written off around here.

7/1

4th

3

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

15:34 Haydock

Yanifer

9st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Harriet Bethell

Prominent racer; now 1lb lower than for last August's win at Chester (7.6f, good to firm) but his two York efforts this summer have been underwhelming.

12/1

Form: 100-71

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Having dropped back down to his last winning mark he scored at Musselburgh (7f, good to soft) three weeks ago on his second start of the season; has been effective on good/good to firm in the past; it's a long time since this 8yo won off a mark this high (up 4lb) but he's not ruled out.
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11th

1

(11)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Persuasion

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Made it 2-3 at Musselburgh when winning there over 7f in April off a 1lb lower mark than today's; beaten only 4l when seventh of 19 at York (7f, good) 11 days ago but stamina has to be a concern on just his third try over a 1m.

14/1

7th

11

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Persuasion

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April, making it 2-3 at the Edinburgh venue, and he's just 2lb higher today; can't be totally dismissed but this 9yo is inconsistent and was soundly beaten at Thirsk (7f, good) last time.

33/1

33/1

Form: 31113-

Last run: 180 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Previously trained in Germany, where he won a Listed race last October (6.5f, soft), and he was a close third in an Italian Group 2 next time (1m, heavy); those were career-best efforts from this 6yo but he has a very lofty mark to defy on this British and stable debut; may be best watched.
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18th

8

(12)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Tarkhan

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Listed win in Germany in October 2024 and went close at Sandown and Newbury last term; however, after a disappointing October he made it 0-10 for the season and this is a tough race in which to try to break his British duck.

50/1

1

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Tarkhan

10st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Smart on the continent, including on testing ground; 0-9 for Jamie Osborne but he has run some good races, including a near miss over C&D last month; not so good at Ascot since but returning to Class 3 will be in his favour.

12/1

9

(10)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Tarkhan

8st 12lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Smart on the continent; some notable form in eight defeats for this yard, last time going down narrowly in a Class 3 at Newbury (7f, good to soft; second-time cheekpieces); however, he was behind four of these here the time before.

16/1

14/1

Form: 14726- D BF

Last run: 232 days

W: 8st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who won at Newcastle (1m, AW) last June and was second at Sandown (1m2f, good) in August; further improvement is possible this term but the drop back in trip could be a negative at this tight track.
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8th

2

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:20 Ascot

Cheshire Dancer

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Hugo Palmer

Won this race on good ground 12 months ago but was on an upward curve at that stage and doesn't obviously arrive in anything like the same form this time round.

40/1

11th

5

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Cheshire Dancer

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up in this race last year before going on to beat American Gal by a neck in a Group 3 at Ascot (1m, good) 18 days later; not at the same level in three starts this year and although not beaten that far in the Kensington Palace at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month (four of these behind), still more will be needed.

15/2

8th

4

(17)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Cheshire Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

Third in this race on good to firm last year and left even that form behind when bagging a Group 3 over the round mile here under Billy Loughnane a month later; hasn't fired in two outings this spring but given a chance by the handicapper as a result and no shock to see a revival back at Ascot.

33/1

16/1

Form: 5-4195

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Can be slowly away, which was costly here on Wednesday when he ran on well for fifth of 13 (7f, good); seems to like it here and today's extra yardage should be a plus; went close over C&D (soft) last September; contender.
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6th

7

(11)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Pearl Eye

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Already a dual winner for current yard, latterly over 1m2f at Ayr (good to firm; has also won on heavy) in July; respectable efforts back at Ayr twice since; this former course scorer enters calculations.

13/2

6th

8

(14)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Pearl Eye

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Already a dual winner for current yard, going in over C&D in July; posted another solid effort with fourth of five over C&D last time; can't be discounted.

7/1

4th

3

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Ayr

Pearl Eye

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Eight-time turf winner who made 2-6 for Jim Goldie when justifying favouritism over C&D (good to firm) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher and he won't mind if the forecast rain arrives; respected.

9/2

14/1

Form: 17-057 C

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year (1m/7f), including here, and he runs off his last winning mark; ran okay when seventh of 13 here (7f, good) on Wednesday but needs to raise his game if he's to return to winning ways today.
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1st

1

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:45 Pontefract

Spirit Genie

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jennie Candlish

Multiple winner at up to 8.5f on good or slower; on the slide in three starts this season but this combination of a drop in grade and new headgear may prompt a resurgence; return to shorter is also a plus; shortlisted.

7/2

12th

6

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Spirit Genie

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Jennie Candlish

Five-time winner on a handy mark but it's been a quiet start to this season and, even if back on song, looks vulnerable to stronger stayers over this far; the return of a visor might be no bad thing.

14/1

8th

2

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Spirit Genie

11st 1lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D scorer who made a promising return from a poor draw when seventh of 22 in 7f York handicap four weeks ago; figures on a handy-looking mark now and he's interesting.

10/1

Form: 26195-

Last run: 222 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has a tough draw in stall 14 and he wasn't at his best on his final two runs last year; however, he won a good handicap at Leopardstown (7f, good) last July and this lightly raced 4yo could still have more to offer for his in-form Irish trainer.
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3rd

4

(9)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:50 Leopardstown

Transcending Glory

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Front-runner won over C&D last summer off 89; two runs this term way below best however so bit to prove now although handicapper giving him a chance and a return to forcing tactics could see improvement.

14/1

3rd

4

(9)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:50 Leopardstown

Transcending Glory

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Front-runner won over C&D last summer off 89; two runs this term way below best however so bit to prove now although handicapper giving him a chance and a return to forcing tactics could see improvement.

14/1

18th

1

(12)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Transcending Glory

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Front-runner was second over C&D on this card last year off 87; won good Leopardstown handicap (7f, good) last July off this mark; had excuses for below-par effort at Chester on return when caught wide from high draw; contender; hooded.

11/1

40/1

Form: 1600-6 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Could improve for reappearance sixth at Ripon (slipped badly early on) and he's just 1lb higher than for Carlisle win (7f, good) last August; however, that was a rare high point last term and his claims aren't compelling.
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1st

4

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Yermanthere

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tim Easterby

Dug in to repel Qitaal over C&D (good; from 5lb lower) in June and lost out narrowly to stablemate Poet's Dawn back here the following month; met with trouble at Musselburgh (1m1f, selling handicap) latest; Rhys Elliott takes off 3lb.

5/1

6th

1

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Yermanthere

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Comes here in decent form having won at Ripon in June and finished a close second to a stablemate there last month (also 1m2f, good); contender.

7/2

2nd

3

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:53 Ripon

Yermanthere

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

8yo who capitalised on a reduced mark to win over C&D (good) last month before 7l second to easy winner in amateur jockeys' race at Pontefract (1m2f, good); he's not ruled out back here.

9/2

Form: 31146- C

Last run: 201 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Drawn well today and she made it 2-2 in this visor when winning here (7f, heavy) last September; respectable Listed efforts the next twice (7f, soft/heavy) but her mark shot up as a result and the forecast good ground may not be ideal on her return to action.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Never So Brave

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £40.40
Straight Forecast £30.89
Tricast £764.12
Trifecta £979.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Two Tempting

NEWMARKET:

Gorak

TOPSPEED:

Cheshire Dancer

RP RATINGS:

Two Tempting

POSTDATA:

Two Tempting

LAMBOURN:

Two Tempting

The Times:

Two Tempting

Telegraph:

Two Tempting

The Guardian:

Two Tempting

Daily Mail:

Two Tempting

D Express:

Two Tempting

Daily Mirror:

Two Tempting

The Sun:

Two Tempting

The Star:

Two Tempting

Daily Record:

Gorak