May 31 / 17.35 Chester

17.35

Good To Soft

Going Is Good Handicap (GBBPlus Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 2f 70y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Going Is Good Handicap (GBBPlus Race) (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 64-211

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Imposing son of Masar; arrives firmly on the up, landing handicaps at Wolverhampton (9.5f) and Salisbury (1m4f) this month; scored easily on latter occasion, so looks of major interest again despite a 7lb weights hike.
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Yellow Card

10st 1lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Mickey Bowen

Dual Flat winner for Ollie Sangster, including at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) last May; has mostly been hurdling for this yard and he's been getting better in that sphere, a June win followed by solid second the following month; last two Flat starts for this stable will need improving on, however, and soft ground generates a query.

8/1

2nd

2

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:06 Worcester

Yellow Card

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Converted a realistic opportunity at Newton Abbot latest (2m6f, good) for a first hurdling win in five tries; penalty demands more, but a tidier round of jumping than any to date could unlock further improvement.

5/2

1st

8

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

14:30 Newton Abbot

Yellow Card

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Dual Flat winner (AW and turf; 1m1f-1m4f) but form slumped after a promising start for this stable; however, he produced a much-improved effort when runner-up at Ffos Las (2m4f, good) last month on his fourth hurdle start and a repeat of that performance would give him leading claims.

11/10

Form: 6625-7 BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Night Of Thunder gelding was steadily progressive as a 2yo; went without his usual tongue-strap when a never-dangerous seventh of 13 in 8.5f Epsom handicap on his return; headgear goes back on now and he needs considering upped in trip.
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9th

4

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Sir William

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Very inconsistent in four starts for this yard this term and his good second at Windsor (11.5f, good) in May was flanked by a pair of 1m2f howlers; mark fine if he's on a going day but sole appearance here (well beaten when favourite last April) raises a further doubt.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

13:45 Beverley

Sir William

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Windsor (1m2f, good) for William Haggas last August; struggled on first two runs for new yard but returned to form when second of seven back at Windsor (11.5f, good) 12 days ago; first-time cheekpieces go on now.

3/1

2nd

7

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Sir William

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Won here (1m2f, good) for William Haggas last August but that was off 4lb lower and he's struggled in two runs for new yard this season; has plenty to prove and overall record is now 1-15.

14/1

Form: 436-12 BF

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Gelded and much improved since joining his current yard, scoring at Musselburgh (1m1f) and backing it up with a very good second of ten in 1m Nottingham handicap later last month; up 4lb but that form has worked out well so he's very much in the picture.
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9th

3

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Its Only Fun

11st 1lb

J: Mr Aiden Blakemore

T: Sara Ender

Added to his Musselburgh win last spring when scoring at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in May; mixed results in four subsequent runs but he didn't get the breaks when fifth at Southwell last time; that was an eye-catching effort and he could be dangerous back on turf.

15/2

5th

7

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Its Only Fun

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Two wins, including one over this C&D in May off a 5lb lower mark than today's; respectable effort when fourth behind younger rivals over 1m6f at Southwell ten days ago and won't mind this drop back in trip; could go well.

10/1

4th

3

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell (AW)

Its Only Fun

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Resumed winning ways over 1m3f here in May; turned in a rare poor run with eighth of 12 in 1m4f handicap at Newcastle last time; the sort to bounce back, though.

14/1

Form: 452-2

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Son of Siyouni advanced his form on his handicap/yard debut (formerly with Edward Bethell) when second of eight at Redcar (1m2f) 30 days ago; he can make his presence felt nudged up 1lb.
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8th

5

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Divine Legacy

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

0-8; second of 10 at Doncaster (1m2f, good) in July but below that level since, including when third of four over 1m2f here five weeks ago; the first-time visor needs to spark him back up.

12/1

3rd

3

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Divine Legacy

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Seven-race maiden; posted best form when close second in Class 4 Doncaster handicap (1m2f, good) in July and has good claims if judged on that performance but dropped out as though something was amiss at Windsor last month; cheekpieces removed after one use; AW debut.

5/1

11th

10

(2)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Windsor

Divine Legacy

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Julie Camacho

No wins in six but a three-time runner-up and only narrowly missed out last time at Doncaster (1m2f, good); 2lb higher here but cheekpieces might give her a lift.

11/2

Form: 43-4

Last run: 130 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Son of Saxon Warrior has shown some promise to make the frame on all his three AW runs, coming in a close fourth of five in 1m Newcastle novice in January; this step up in trip promises to suit so he must enter calculations on his first go in turf handicaps.
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7th

7

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Pride Of Donegal

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

A two-time 1m4f scorer at Wolverhampton in the spring; rare poor effort when last of eight in 1m4f Newmarket handicap last time; the sort to bounce back.

10/1

8th

2

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Pride Of Donegal

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Steady improver on AW who won his third race in that sphere when making all at Wolverhampton in April; bit below that under a penalty when third on his turf debut at Thirsk (also 1m4f, good) but that came just six days later; five-week break should have recharged his batteries and pedigree points to grass being no problem.

4/1

Form: 218-94

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
A fair 7f juvenile scorer who got back on track in a first-time visor when fourth of eight in 1m Haydock handicap three weeks ago; he's not ruled out off a 2lb lower mark with the headgear again sported.
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2nd

9

(6)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

17:27 Haydock

Pappa Louis

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Sole win came as a 2yo last August but he's been runner-up from off the pace on varied ground in three of his last five starts, over this sort of trip on last two occasions; each-way contender again.

6/1

4

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:00 Yarmouth

Pappa Louis

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

No match for the progressive Bosphorus Rose at Catterick latest (soft), but didn't fail for stamina on that second 1m4f outing; new career-low mark despite that above-par run, and return to sounder turf is fine.

6/1

4

(4)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

16:30 Catterick

Pappa Louis

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tom Dascombe

Held up this season; second at Chester (1m2f) in May is easily the best of his five runs this season and he was tailed off at Epsom latest on first attempt at 1m4f; visored last four starts and tongue tied latest, but cheekpieces (tried once as 2yo, below form) return; unraced on softer than good.

10/1

Form: -73214

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at the sixth attempt at Ripon (1m2f) in April and she backed it up with a solid fourth of seven in 1m4f Thirsk handicap two weeks ago; shortlisted off an unchanged mark.
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8

(12)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

11:56 Catterick

Arkinthestars

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Sometimes front-runs; won a Doncaster handicap (1m2f, good to firm) in July and Hamilton seller (1m3f, soft) in September; the solid sequence continued when she was beaten a neck in three-runner race at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) 16 days ago but this race may be a bit too competitive.

10/1

3

(1)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Arkinthestars

9st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Has won two of her last four, a Doncaster handicap (1m2f, good to firm) in July and Hamilton seller (1m3f, soft; Ancient Myth last) 11 days ago; latter win was convincing, arguably a career best, and she has form here too; likely stays this trip; player.

11/4

Form: 795

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Son of Oasis Dream has been brought along steadily, taking a step forward when fifth of nine in 8.5f novice at Epsom 39 days ago; that form has been franked so he needs considering now going handicapping.
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5

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Topteam

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Four wins from 12 starts; successful reappearance over C&D (made all) in April and again ran well when second at Newmarket (1m4f, good) in May; given a break since a lesser run at Carlisle at the end of May and that C&D win shows he's well capable when fresh; enters calculations.

11/2

12th

8

(13)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Topteam

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Andrew Balding

Four wins from 11 starts; successful on comeback at Kempton (1m4f, AW; made all) in April and again ran well when second at Newmarket (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; should be in the thick of things once more.

13/2

2nd

3

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Topteam

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Normally reliable and gritty performer, as evidenced by his comeback win at Kempton (AW; made all) in April, so his major flop at Epsom (again 1m4f, good) came as quite the surprise three weeks later; maybe that track didn't suit and his previous body of work means he can easily be given another chance.

4/1

Form: 226-80

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
A fair 6f maiden as a 2yo but he has failed to fire in a pair of handicaps this season, tried in a hood when last of ten at Ascot (1m) 22 days ago; he has something to prove.
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5th

9

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Simply Blue

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Off the mark for James Owen at the 14th attempt when leading late on in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; returning to 7f no problem but a 4lb higher mark in a higher grade does ask more of him.

4/1

1st

4

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Simply Blue

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Plenty of near-misses to go with his only win, which came over 7.2f here off a 7lb higher mark last autumn; latest effort can be ignored but the emphasis will be more on speed, running in a sprint for the first time in a while.

6/1

10th

10

(9)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Simply Blue

8st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Record of 0-12 for current yard but his form over this C&D includes sole success, which was gained off 9lb higher last October, and an encouraging effort (finished second) on Friday; fighting chance provided he belies recent inconsistency.

15/2

Non-runners

Top Bins

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Payout
Exacta £298.50
Straight Forecast £324.42
Tricast £2230.42
Trifecta £3289.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Yellow Card

D Express:

It's Only Fun

RP RATINGS:

Sir William

TOPSPEED:

Divine Legacy

The Times:

Yellow Card

Telegraph:

Yellow Card

The Guardian:

Yellow Card

Daily Mail:

Yellow Card

Daily Mirror:

Yellow Card

The Star:

Yellow Card

The Sun:

It's Only Fun

Daily Record:

It's Only Fun

NEWMARKET:

Sir William

POSTDATA:

Divine Legacy