September 20 / 16.45 Chester

16.45

Soft

Tribal Society Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 6f 87y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Tribal Society Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

Form: 99/4-6

Last run: 126 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Unraced here; has won once on Flat and over hurdles but pretty disappointing overall and makes limited appeal on most performances; off since May and is probably best watched on return for new yard; blinkers removed.
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1st

6

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Ruler Legend

8st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Has been running well, and winning, over hurdles so fitness won't be an issue on this return to Flat action and has the form to feature off this mark; versatile ground-wise and there are no stamina issues.

8/1

3rd

6

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:05 Southwell

Ruler Legend

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gary Hanmer

Ended last season in excellent form, winning twice at Market Rasen (2m/2m2f, good), and his second at Market Rasen (2m, good) 12 days ago was another good effort; should be fine over this longer trip; respected.

7/2

2nd

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Ruler Legend

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gary Hanmer

Ended last season in excellent form, winning twice here (2m/2m2f) on good ground, and is probably still on a workable mark; big chance.

6/5

Form: 173525

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Five wins over middle distances and latest was at Chepstow (1m4f, good) in May; placed a couple of times over staying trips since then but he weakened over 2m here last time; now drops back in trip/grade but he needs to step up again after that last run.
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4th

2

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:50 Brighton

Gallant Lion

10st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

Only 2lb higher than for his C&D win in May (good to firm) and he wasn't beaten far at Goodwood next time; disappointed at Southwell since but he's now 0-12 on the AW.

11/2

8th

9

(2)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Gallant Lion

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

Back to some form over 1m4f on turf on last two starts; 0-11 on AW, however, with two places but they were on Polytrack.

11/1

4th

7

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:55 Goodwood

Gallant Lion

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Struggled over 1m at Southwell last month but relished the step back up in trip when winning at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; still fairly treated on his old form off this 3lb higher mark and has claims.

100/30

Form: 3213D66

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Versatile 5yo who won at Carlisle (1m3f, soft) in July and was good third over 2m at York (good to soft) next time; looks interesting on that form but he's been well held in last two starts and needs to get back on track.
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2nd

4

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

18:50 Musselburgh

Fast Fred

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

He won here (1m4f, good) in April and has been runner-up on his last two starts, most recently over C&D (good); his course form figures read 122 and there is every chance that he'll again be thereabouts.

7/2

2nd

2

(9)

25th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Fast Fred

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Won here (1m4f, good) in April; beaten a head at Chester (1m4f, good) last month and again finished second at Haydock (1m6f, good) last time; ran well over an extended 2m at York last season and could be involved.

10/1

2nd

2

(8)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:18 Haydock

Fast Fred

11st 2lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Phillip Makin

Winner off 4lb lower at Musselburgh in April (1m4f, good) and back to form when runner-up at Chester last time (1m4f, good); seems to stay 1m6f so could go well.

4/1

Form: 353143

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Added to his two bumper wins when making all on the Flat at Southwell (2m, AW) in July; well held in both runs since but he ran into an improver when third at Kempton last time and he's still unexposed in this sphere; not ruled out back in trip.
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7th

6

(5)

12th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

18:50 Musselburgh

Dino Bellagio

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Donald McCain

Bolted up at Chester (1m6f, heavy) last September and he's 1lb lower here; however, this year's form hasn't come up to scratch and he needs to turn things around.

12/1

7th

7

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Dino Bellagio

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Donald McCain

Made all twice last season, latterly in good style over 1m6f here (heavy) in September; just 1lb higher today after lesser shows this term but the latest was a step back in the right direction and he stays 2m; case can be made.

6/1

4th

2

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Dino Bellagio

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald McCain

Made all in a big field here (2m) last July and he's on a handy mark on last season's best efforts; however, he's been well beaten on both outings this year and needs to turn things around.

7/1

Form: /97602

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Triple winner in France and latest was in 2023; record of 0-13 under both codes in Britain but he was only just caught off a reduced mark here (2m, good) last Friday; only 1lb higher on this drop back in trip and has leading claims if he can repeat that form.
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1st

3

13th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:20 Hereford

No More Bolero

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

In good form under both codes since April, winning once on the Flat and three times over hurdles, latest when scoring comfortably on his first attempt at 2m6f at Stratford eight days ago; escapes a penalty for that success and could have more to offer over this even longer trip; key player.

10/11

2

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

13:41 Stratford

No More Bolero

11st 12lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: James Owen

In good form on the Flat (one win) and over hurdles (two wins) since returning from a break in the spring; not yet proven over this far but recent 2m1f Flat third offers hope he could have untapped potential as a staying hurdler.

11/8

2nd

2

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 5

16:38 Pontefract

No More Bolero

10st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Has got himself high in the weights over hurdles but has continued to run well in recent weeks; assured stayer who is only 3lb higher than for his 2m1f win at Bath back in the spring.

7/2

Form: 498505 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his York win (2m, good to soft) last summer but he's been generally disappointing since; his latest fifth at Haydock wasn't bad but he was beaten miles at Newcastle on his penultimate run and others are more convincing.
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9th

10

(5)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:39 Nottingham

Zimmerman

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Hat-trick of wins over 1m6f/2m on good to soft, soft and heavy in September; hasn't done quite as well on last two outings, but conditions suit and he could get a place.

12/1

3rd

4

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Ripon

Zimmerman

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Back to winning ways over C&D this month and he completed a quick hat-trick in 1m5f Catterick handicap; posted another good effort off a 6lb higher mark when fourth of ten in 1m6f handicap at Chester one week ago; a player off the same mark.

7/4

4th

5

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

17:25 Chester

Zimmerman

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Back from a three-month layoff in fine form and he readily completed a quick hat-trick in 1m6f handicap at Catterick 11 days ago; up another 6lb but he's not taken lightly.

11/4

Form: -32100

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Recorded her fourth AW win when scoring at Lingfield (1m5f) in April, but she's struggled in both runs since and latest was in Chester Plate in May; drops back in trip/grade on her return but she's 0-7 on turf and needs a major revival.
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4th

4

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Dance Time

9st 13lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David Loughnane

Six-time AW winner but she's 0-13 on turf; chased home a lightly raced 3yo at Carlisle (1m6f, good) on her penultimate start, though, and she has form on a testing surface; no surprise to see her in the shake-up.

4/1

3rd

4

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dance Time

10st 0lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

All six wins have been on AW, the latest over C&D last November off 3lb lower; not so good on turf but was runner up at Carlisle (1m6f, good) last Tuesday which holds her in good stead for this return to AW.

13/2

2nd

4

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 4

16:45 Carlisle

Dance Time

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: David Loughnane

A three-time AW scorer (at up to 1m6f) in 2025; largely in good form this season and recorded a solid third of 11 over C&D in June; not out of things after a break.

13/2

16/1

Form: 7-6868 CD

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
C&D winner (good to soft) but he's been beaten 19l or more in his four runs here this season; the handicapper has cut him some slack but he needs a big turnaround after a break.
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1st

7

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

14:02 Bath

Oman

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Gained a first win of 2026 (in refitted cheekpieces) in 1m2f Goodwood handicap in June; not disgraced from a less-than-ideal draw with fifth of 11 at Chester (1m2f) last time; considered with cheekpieces back on here.

11/1

5th

1

(9)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 5

14:47 Chester

Oman

10st 2lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Two course wins over further; won a Goodwood handicap (1m1f, good to soft) in June off this mark; not so good since but a revival would be no surprise.

12/1

Form: 334774 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner (1m4f/1m6f) during the winter but he's been well held in last four Flat runs and was never involved back over hurdles last time; down the list.
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8th

3

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Swinging London

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Mackie

Five wins on AW, including at Southwell (1m6f) last time; may remain competitive but looks by no means guaranteed to follow up, being 0-15 in Flat turf events; just 1-20 over hurdles.

6/1

1st

3

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Swinging London

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: John Mackie

Dual C&D winner; beaten 2l when fourth of six here last month and he was unfortunate not to go even closer when fourth of 12 at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft; short of room late on) 16 days ago; switches back to the AW with a good chance.

7/4

4th

3

(7)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Swinging London

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Mackie

Returned to the Flat with respectable fourth of six at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last month but is still 3lb higher than for narrow AW win last autumn, and his Flat turf strike-rate is 0-14.

10/1

Form: 142822

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won a Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) in January and has finished runner-up in three of her five handicaps including at Salisbury (1m6f, good to soft) last month; should have more to offer at staying trips and this lightly raced 3yo is an interesting contender.
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7th

7

(7)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Solar Pass

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Andrew Balding

Flopped when favourite kept to Chester last time; otherwise knocking at the door since wearing cheekpieces and has Goodwood form; however, she is still seeking a first success on turf.

8/1

7th

3

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Solar Pass

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Both wins on the AW but runner-up in five of her seven races on the grass, the last two over C&D; clearly on a high enough mark but looks sure to give her running.

13/8

2nd

5

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Solar Pass

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Dual AW winner (1m/1m4f); runner-up twice since upped to 2m, returned to turf and fitted with cheekpieces last month, more recently behind a progressive rival here (good; also suited by good to soft); good chance.

7/2

Form: 316284 D

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Triple AW winner (1m6f/2m) for current yard but he can miss the break and has struggled on Polytrack and Tapeta in last two starts; still lightly raced on turf but has some questions to answer back in this sphere.
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10th

11

10th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Worcester

Alex The Great

10st 6lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Tony Carroll

Not beaten that far in two handicap hurdles in June (2m/2m6f) but subsequent basement-grade Flat form is not encourging; blinkers refitted.

40/1

9th

7

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Alex The Great

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

All three wins on the AW and turf form is very unconvincing; others safer.

20/1

4th

1

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:55 Brighton

Alex The Great

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Three-time AW winner but not since March 2025, and his record on turf is poor; last off four in Lingfield handicap (1m6f, good to firm) 12 days ago and not the percentage call here.

16/1

Form: 851426

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has won twice (1m2f/1m4f) on good to soft this season; only 1lb higher than for his last success but he can race freely and he didn't seem to get home when upped to 1m6f at Haydock last time.
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9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:32 Nottingham

Run Of Luck

8st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Ed de Giles

On a winning mark and won't mind the forecast rain but he hasn't convinced with his stamina in two attempts at this trip.

12/1

13

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Run Of Luck

8st 13lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ed de Giles

Front-runner who has won twice (1m2f/1m4f) on good to soft this season; only 1lb higher than for his last success but he can race freely and he didn't seem to get home when upped to 1m6f at Haydock last time.

8/1

9

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:32 Haydock

Run Of Luck

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed de Giles

Front-runner who won twice (1m2f/1m4f) on good to soft this season; not sure to get 1m6f, as he raced freely to set up a clear lead at Carlisle last time but he also rallied that day to finish a creditable second; needs a second look.

7/1

Form: 46550

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo but she's struggled in most of her runs including two staying handicaps (1m6f/2m); dropped another 5lb but she needs a transformation with a visor now tried (wore cheekpieces last time).
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14

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Cheshire Belle

8st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Hugo Palmer

Lightly raced 3yo but she's struggled in most of her runs including two staying handicaps (1m6f/2m); dropped another 5lb but she needs a transformation with a visor now tried (wore cheekpieces last time).

14/1

10

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:32 Haydock

Cheshire Belle

8st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Hugo Palmer

Standout effort was her 6l sixth of 11 in a maiden at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) on second start; 14-1 when remote on handicap debut over 2m (good to firm) on latest; connections turn to cheekpieces.

16/1

5th

5

(4)

24th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:33 Newbury

Cheshire Belle

8st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Hugo Palmer

Middle-distance pedigree; standout effort in three maiden/novice events was a 6l sixth of 11 at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) on second start; now goes handicapping stepped up markedly in trip.

6/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £113.30
Straight Forecast £100.14
Tricast £1481.45
Trifecta £729.70

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Solar Pass

RP RATINGS:

Zimmerman

SPOTLIGHT:

No More Bolero

Daily Mail:

Oman

The Times:

Solar Pass

Telegraph:

Solar Pass

The Guardian:

Solar Pass

The Sun:

Solar Pass

NEWMARKET:

No More Bolero

The Star:

No More Bolero

Daily Record:

No More Bolero

TOPSPEED:

Zimmerman

POSTDATA:

Zimmerman

D Express:

Zimmerman

Daily Mirror:

Zimmerman