May 09 / 15.40 Chester

15.40

Good

Precision Facades Handicap (GBBPus Race)

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 1m 2f 70y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Precision Facades Handicap (GBBPus Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £46.20
  • Place: £7.80

Form: 2/403- D

Last run: 191 days

W: 8st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
1m2f Goodwood maiden win (soft) was one of his four 2yo races; only three runs last year, two of them respectable in handicaps and they were also on soft; needs to step up from that and plenty to prove if rain stays away.
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1st

4

(2)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Lets Dream

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

C&D winner (made most) on reappearance at this meeting last year and, from four return visits, he placed twice last July; ended the campaign with a career best to win at York (1m2f, good; came from midfield) in October, which sees him raised 6lb today but he has to be in serious calculations.

11/2

1st

5

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Lets Dream

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Was returning from another lengthy absence when successful at Chester (1m2f, good) in May and twice place over the same C&D in July; not so good there (good to soft) four weeks go (has won on soft) and needs to bounce back.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 4/143- CD

Last run: 129 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Relished return to Flat for new yard when bolting up at Bath (1m2f, soft) in October before a close fourth in the November Handicap (1m4f, soft); third at Lingfield (AW) on New Year's Eve was creditable, seeing as it was a Listed race, and he did win at a lower level on good to firm in 2023; that year also saw him win on his only visit to this track; considered.
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3rd

1

(1)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Windsor

Auld Toon Loon

9st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Ended his 2025 campaign with a half-length success in Class 2 event over C&D (good to firm) and is only 2lb higher back here; possibilities with Chester reappearance under his belt.

5/1

8th

4

(14)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Auld Toon Loon

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

All four wins at around this trip including one here (soft) in the summer of 2023; looked unlucky when beaten a head in this race off 3lb lower on his reappearance a year ago; won't mind what the weather does, but stall 14 isn't ideal.

12/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 278-52 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Versatile with ground and trip and he can make the running if necessary; unraced here but this reliable sort went close at Epsom on latest start (Warda Jamila close up) and looks firmly in the mix if he adapts to this track.
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1st

5

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Rathgar

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Beat 13 rivals to win at Newbury (1m2f, good) ten days ago on his second start back from some time off; back up 4lb but he's just 1lb higher than when second in this last year and he's a solid contender.

9/2

1st

2

(10)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Newbury

Rathgar

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Ran creditably over 1m2f on good ground on first three starts last season and back-to-form fourth of 13 at Kempton (AW) three weeks ago; thereabouts if the returning cheekpieces (worn on final start in 2024, below form) don't have an adverse effect.

12/1

4th

12

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:42 Kempton (AW)

Rathgar

8st 6lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Ran creditably on first three starts last season, before two lesser displays in the summer; versatile ground-wise on turf and although he's raced only twice on AW, in first half of 2024, the first of those runs was creditable; the widest draw does not help today, however.

25/1

Form: /1517- D

Last run: 243 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
4-10 in France for Andre Fabre, untried beyond 10.5f; sold for 100,000gns in October and gelded; looks on a testing mark for British debut.
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5th

1

(9)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:14 Nottingham

Flight Leader

10st 1lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Ex-French 5yo who continues to drop down the weights but he's struggled to get competitive since an encouraging fourth on his stable and seasonal debut at Chester (1m2f, good) in May.

33/1

10th

3

(9)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Flight Leader

9st 8lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Four wins, notably Group 3, in France; ran creditably on British debut but has failed to back up that form since and has enough to prove back down in trip (raced mainly beyond 1m).

33/1

8th

4

(3)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

15:00 Sandown

Flight Leader

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

4-10 in France for Andre Fabre before sold for 100,000gns last October and gelded; encouraging fourth at Chester (10.3f) in May on debut for new yard but backward steps since with tongue-tie at Royal Ascot and Chelmsford.

50/1

10/1

Form: 15-347 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Can front-run; sometimes hangs; scored by 8l over C&D last September (8lb higher today) and good third of 16 at Doncaster this March; two of his lesser shows since but he's bounced back here before.
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3

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Hamilton

Qitaal

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent and without a win since September 2024; however, he was denied a clear run when second of six at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) recently and can be in the shake-up if backing that up; versatile ground-wise.

13/2

2nd

5

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Leicester

Qitaal

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Three turf wins at up to about 1m2f (good to soft and soft), most recent in 2024; promising reappearance on AW in February but he hasn't done as well since and there was little in the locker at Hamilton recently.

9/2

4th

4

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Qitaal

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

It's now 15 starts since his last victory and he was tried in cheekpieces when a below-par seventh in 1m2f handicap at Nottingham last month; needs to take a big step forward.

13/2

6th
2 (9)
Take Heart

9/2

Form: 106-96 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won a valuable 1m2f handicap at Glorious Goodwood (good) last summer off 3lb lower; that's clearly his best form but he's race-fit and not dismissed.
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1st

1

(4)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Take Heart

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

2024 Chesterfield Cup winner for Johnny Murtagh; failed to find his best form last season, including a spell in Britain; beaten favourite here behind the useful Genoah in two starts for this stable (handicap and a rated race); has run well enough in defeat both times, and is attractively treated on his old form.

3/1

3rd

2

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Take Heart

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Made late gains after an awkward start when 2l behind Genoah on stable debut over 10.5f here latest; ran well sole try over this trip in the 2024 Cork Derby so could turn that form around; big chance.

100/30

11

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Take Heart

8st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: David Menuisier

Won off 5lb higher at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) last July for Johnny Murtagh but failed to hit the same heights subsequently for that yard and he's struggled to get competitive on his two runs for this stable.

33/1

Form: 6317-4 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Had 1m2f wins last May and September, latterly having to bide her time when she scored in last-gasp fashion at Haydock (good to soft; acts on good to firm); needs to improve but that's possible in this second season handicapping and her close fourth of six at Epsom (1m2f, good) 17 days ago, when outsider of the party, looked a promising first step; major player.
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10th

2

(6)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Warda Jamila

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Has not made the progress that seemed likely and although she was a close fourth of seven at Goodwood (second attempt over this far) last time, that was when setting a steady pace; acts on good to soft, unraced on soft.

12/1

6

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Goodwood

Warda Jamila

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Campaigned mostly at shorter but latest effort (1m3f, AW debut) suggests this return to 1m4f is worth exploring; back on last winning mark and ran well in sole Goodwood attempt; clear possibilities.

6/1

6th

3

(5)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Warda Jamila

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Looked set for better this term but it's not arrived yet, following what had looked an encouraging reappearance; below form on sole attempt beyond 1m2f, admittedly at 2024 Royal Ascot, and this is her AW debut.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-4155 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
5-14 on AW, with all the wins over 1m2f, and versatile tactically; needs to be in peak form but he's never quite delivered that on turf and is 0-7 on grass following his respectable fifth in last Saturday's Thirsk Hunt Cup.
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7th

5

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Penzance

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Mark Loughnane

Having dropped down the weights he returned to form when runner-up off today's mark at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) recently on his second start for this yard; however, he's 5-22 on AW as opposed to 0-11 on Flat turf, and needs to back up that latest performance now back on grass.

12/1

2nd

1

(1)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Lingfield (AW)

Penzance

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Has been a smart performer in his time (rated 18lb higher), but well below form in his last two starts including on stable debut here (1m2f) last month; tongue-tie removed after one use; look elsewhere.

11/1

11th

7

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Penzance

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Mark Loughnane

Formerly a smart AW performer for Mick Appleby, but not quite the force of old; makes his debut for another new yard (same owners) in a new headgear combination after eight starts for Shark Hanlon; well treated if he could rediscover anything like his best form.

33/1

9th
4 (11)
Grey Cuban

6/1

Form: 1610-7 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Usually front-runs or races very prominently but has the widest draw today; won twice over C&D last July (also scored elsewhere last April and September) and not disgraced on reappearance six weeks ago; respected back here but he'd have much more to prove if the ground is good to firm.
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1

(1)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:25 Doncaster

Grey Cuban

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Front-runner who defied top weight at York (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago and won over this C&D (good to soft) last September; has run some good races on soft ground in the past; he's just 2lb higher than last time and can produce another bold show.

5/1

1

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Grey Cuban

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Front-runner who won at Chester (1m2f, good) in July and returned to form when third of five in Listed race there (1m4f, good to soft) last month; he's saved his best for Chester this season but has shown promise at York in the past and the drop back in trip is a likely plus; can make a bold bid.

20/1

3

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

14:05 Chester

Grey Cuban

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Hugo Palmer

This course rather dominates his turf record, most notably with a big career best to win 1m2f handicap in July in good style from the front; the scale of his defeats at other tracks on his last two outings is a concern and although better seems likely on this return to Chester, stamina is in doubt.

14/1

Non-runners

Andaleep, Mustazeed

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £567.80
Straight Forecast £515.90
Tricast £4010.51
Trifecta £3311.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Warda Jamila

D Express:

Penzance

Telegraph:

Rathgar

The Guardian:

Let's Dream

Daily Mail:

Grey Cuban

TOPSPEED:

Auld Toon Loon

POSTDATA:

Qitaal

NEWMARKET:

Mustazeed

RP RATINGS:

Andaleep

LAMBOURN:

Warda Jamila

The Times:

Warda Jamila

Daily Mirror:

Warda Jamila

The Sun:

Warda Jamila

The Star:

Penzance

Daily Record:

Rathgar