May 06 / 16.45 Chester

16.45

Good To Soft

Roodee Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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Roodee Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 14230- D

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Sometimes races too freely, including when last seen, but otherwise a progressive 7f filly and her form includes good efforts in difficult circumstances at two major festivals last August; remains of interest.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(11)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Dance In The Storm

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Sometimes races too freely, including when last seen, but otherwise a progressive 7f filly and her form includes good efforts in difficult circumstances at two major festivals last August; remains of interest.

7/2

10th

10

(5)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:55 Newmarket

Dance In The Storm

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Performed well, despite things not going totally smoothly, in warm 7f handicaps at Glorious Goodwood (went very close) and the York Ebor festival last month; still open to further progress; major player.

9/2

7

(16)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Dance In The Storm

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Not at full strength two starts ago but had impressed at Sandown (good to firm) in June and then only just failed against another progressive type at Goodwood (also 7f, good to soft; suffered a bump) 19 days ago; raised 3lb but not done with from a handicapping viewpoint; good claims.

4/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 1410-7

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who scored twice over longer trips in Ireland; far from disgraced (seventh of 18) at Newmarket dropped to 7f on stable/seasonal debut; possibilities, provided he builds on that effort.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Sujet

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Twice a winner (1m/1m1f) in Ireland for Dermot Weld; improved a bit on just second start for new connections when beaten narrowly at Chester (7f, good) last week, always in the firing line; a 3lb rise should not prevent another bold bid.

7/2

2nd

6

(7)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Sujet

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Lightly raced 4yo who scored twice over longer trips in Ireland; far from disgraced (seventh of 18) at Newmarket dropped to 7f on stable/seasonal debut; possibilities, provided he builds on that effort.

11/1

7th

10

(2)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Sujet

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Won at the Curragh (1m1f) on seasonal/handicap debut in June and doubled his tally in Killarney conditions event (1m, also good) in August; big disappointment on final start for Dermot Weld in late September but new connections had to go to 150,000gns to secure him one month later; unexposed and interesting to see how he goes in the market ahead of this first start at 7f.

16/1

3rd
14 (8)
Pietro

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2162-1 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive on turf and AW; prevailed at Wolverhampton (7f) on seasonal debut, making it three wins from his last six races; up only another 2lb and there's the possibility of further improvement; respected.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

14

(8)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Pietro

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: James Fanshawe

Steadily progressive on turf and AW; prevailed at Wolverhampton (7f) on seasonal debut, making it three wins from his last six races; up only another 2lb and there's the possibility of further improvement; respected.

5/1

1st

8

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pietro

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Steadily progressive on turf, winning three times; good second at Yarmouth (7f) when last seen; may continue to improve this term; has bits of encouraging AW form; commands respect.

9/2

2nd

4

(4)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:10 Yarmouth

Pietro

9st 12lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: James Fanshawe

Two handicap wins at Brighton (7f, good to firm and 6f, good) this summer; only sixth at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last month but he wasn't beaten far and that was a hot race; doubt he has reached his ceiling just yet.

4/1

Form: 11002- C

Last run: 235 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-9 (all last year) for Hugo Palmer; final effort took his Chester record (7.5f) to 7112; subsequently sold for 60,000gns; likely player, provided he remains in similar form on stable/seasonal debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Miami Matrix

8st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Patrick Morris

Two course wins (7.6f) for Hugo Palmer last summer; respectable fourth on this month's stable debut; should give his running but perhaps vulnerable for win purposes.

9/1

4th

7

(4)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Miami Matrix

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Record of 3-9 (all last year) for Hugo Palmer; final effort took his Chester record (7.5f) to 7112; subsequently sold for 60,000gns; likely player, provided he remains in similar form on stable/seasonal debut.

12/1

Form: 20-815

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Suited by good/firmer; has quickly found his form this season for new yard and ran creditably in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m) last Saturday when attempting to follow up his Beverley success (7.5f); may do better still.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(5)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

A War Eagle

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Suited by good/firmer; has quickly found his form this season for new yard and ran creditably in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m) last Saturday when attempting to follow up his Beverley success (7.5f); may do better still.

9/1

5th

14

(12)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

A War Eagle

8st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Low-mileage 4yo who was having only his second start for this yard when clinging on over the extended 7f at Beverley (good to firm) nine days ago; only raised 3lb but this is a step up from that Class 4 and his draw isn't ideal for one who usually races close to the pace.

12/1

1st

1

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

A War Eagle

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Low-mileage 4yo whose last two efforts, latest on stable/seasonal debut, can be excused; steadily progressive RPRs otherwise and gained sole success over C&D (good to firm); interesting back down in class and returned to this scenario.

7/1

20/1

Form: 04-179 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Did too much up front kept to AW on return from break last time, again running below the form of his January win; effective on turf but has never defied a mark as high as current one.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Bell Shot

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Kickstarted 2026 with 6f success at Southwell and comes here on the back of a good third of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap; this three-time C&D scorer must enter calculations.

9/2

3rd

3

(5)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Bell Shot

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Nine-time winner (6f-7.4f), who defied this mark at Southwell in January but he's been well held in three runs since; now drops back in grade but he needs to get back near his best.

20/1

6th

10

(2)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Bell Shot

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Did too much up front kept to AW on return from break last time, again running below the form of his January win; effective on turf but has never defied a mark as high as current one.

20/1

Form: 0434-0 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-9 for current stable but he has made the frame in last three attempts over 7f; could go well returned to this distance with Newbury reappearance (6f) under his belt.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(6)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Arctic Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Record of 0-9 for current stable but he has made the frame in last three attempts over 7f; could go well returned to this distance with Newbury reappearance (6f) under his belt.

8/1

12th

11

(16)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Arctic Thunder

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

String of runs last summer (6f-7f) suggested he was ahead of his mark but he often ran into trouble and/or got going too late; no surprise at all were he to take this back from a break but he is not one for the faint of heart.

8/1

7

(11)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:44 Leicester

Arctic Thunder

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Two wins for Andrew Balding, the second an Ascot handicap in May 2024 (good), before 50,000gns sale last October; taken time to hit top form for new yard but sound runs on last two starts, latest a close third in a Newbury handicap last month (7f, good to soft); interesting.

8/1

9/1

Form: 8252-0

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-10 in handicaps but he was a good second on three occasions last term; going one better is a possibility, provided first-time tongue-tie proves beneficial with Newmarket reappearance under his belt.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(1)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Huscal

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Dual 6f winner as a 2yo and good second over 7f a few times last term, shaping as if 1m is worth exploring; possibilities upped to this distance, provided he's back in top form.

8/1

8th

11

(1)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Huscal

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Record of 0-10 in handicaps but he was a good second on three occasions last term; going one better is a possibility, provided first-time tongue-tie proves beneficial with Newmarket reappearance under his belt.

9/1

12th

14

(3)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Huscal

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Two wins as a juvenile (6f, good/good to firm); couldn't add to that tally last year but he was gelded in May and went close three times at 7f (good to firm/AW) subsequently; returns on a competitive-looking mark and he's considered.

6/1

10/1

Form: 0600-3 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Showed a resurgence in his form at Lingfield (AW) seasonal debut; did well on turf (6f/7f, good/good to firm) last May/June, winning three times, and looks interesting off a workable mark returned to this sphere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(9)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Rare Change

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Richard Hughes

Showed a resurgence in his form at Lingfield (AW) seasonal debut; did well on turf (6f/7f, good/good to firm) last May/June, winning three times, and looks interesting off a workable mark returned to this sphere.

10/1

3rd

3

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:51 Lingfield (AW)

Rare Change

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Ran well at Kempton in sole 6f AW run (as 2yo) but proved a far better 3yo, winning three of his first four turf starts, over 6f and 7f; his form deserted him later but he returns to action only just above his latest winning mark last June; interesting.

6/1

Form: 2440-3 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Best form at 7f on good/firmer; completed a hat-trick last summer and could be set for further success this term, having performed encouragingly (third of 18) at Newmarket on reappearance; one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(3)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Crimson Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Best form at 7f on good/firmer; completed a hat-trick last summer and ran creditably in big field at Newmarket in the first of his two starts this term; chance may depend on the actions of the weather, however.

8/1

10th

5

(12)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Crimson Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Best form at 7f on good/firmer; completed a hat-trick last summer and could be set for further success this term, having performed encouragingly (third of 18) at Newmarket on reappearance; one to consider.

6/1

3rd

12

(17)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Crimson Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Started last term very well; third of 21 at York (good) in May followed by hat-trick of wins (also 7f, good to firm) across June and July; remains 4lb above his last winning mark but could feature if returning in similar vein.

14/1

11th
13 (14)
Silky Wilkie

25/1

Form: 141433

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(14)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Silky Wilkie

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f.

25/1

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play.

8/1

3rd

7

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-0230 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Campaigned back in Bahrain since December, best efforts when placed twice over 6f; well treated on historical data but hasn't won a domestic race since 2023; returns to 7f for first time since last July.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

3

(10)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Spangled Mac

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Campaigned back in Bahrain since December, best efforts when placed twice over 6f; well treated on historical data but hasn't won a domestic race since 2023; returns to 7f for first time since last July.

25/1

14

(9)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

15:00 Doncaster

Spangled Mac

8st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Returned to form when third of 14 at Thirsk (6f, good) recently and he retains the same mark, which is 6lb lower than when 3l fourth of nine in this last year (soft); might not be far away.

14/1

3rd

2

(13)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Thirsk

Spangled Mac

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Won a 6f handicap in Bahrain in January; down the field in three runs back in Britain this summer (after a wind operation) and although he dropping down the weights, others appeal more.

14/1

Form: 03340-

Last run: 207 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Showed bits of useful form for Joseph O'Brien but is 0-11 since debut success; sold for 21,000gns since last run; bit to prove in this competitive scenario on stable/seasonal debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Midnight Strike

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Jennie Candlish

Useful 2yo for Joseph O'Brien; poorly drawn and finished well beaten in a C&D handicap on stable debut this month (100-1); he has fared better with the draw today but others still look more appealing.

66/1

13th

2

(13)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Midnight Strike

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Showed bits of useful form for Joseph O'Brien but is 0-11 since debut success; sold for 21,000gns since last run; bit to prove in this competitive scenario on stable/seasonal debut.

33/1

13th

7

(4)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

Midnight Strike

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

0-10 since his successful debut but posted a career-best RPR two runs back; heavy ground shouldn't have been an excuse when beaten just under 6l in his belated first handicap last time at Listowel but could go well.

10/1

Form: 111139 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has built up a good strike-rate on AW for current yard; form since returned turf comprises a good effort and an excusable one; however, chance of landing this contest partly depends on the effects of new headgear.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Goldmoyne

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: James Owen

Completed a four-timer on the AW at Lingfield in March; posted another solid effort when fifth of 11 in 7f Newmarket handicap two weeks ago so he can't be ruled out.

8/1

5th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Goldmoyne

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Won four in a row on AW this year before close fourth at Musselburgh (7f); merely midfield in a big field over this C&D 12 days later but he sat prominent in a race that favoured those ridden more patiently; not discounted.

20/1

4

(3)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Goldmoyne

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Has built up a good strike-rate on AW for current yard; form since returned turf comprises a good effort and an excusable one; however, chance of landing this contest partly depends on the effects of new headgear.

9/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.50
Straight Forecast £20.76
Tricast £80.33
Trifecta £94.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rare Change

The Times:

Miami Matrix

POSTDATA:

Pietro

Daily Mail:

Goldmoyne

The Sun:

Sujet

Telegraph:

Miami Matrix

The Guardian:

Miami Matrix

NEWMARKET:

Pietro

Daily Record:

Pietro

RP RATINGS:

Rare Change

TOPSPEED:

Rare Change

LAMBOURN:

Rare Change

D Express:

Rare Change

The Star:

Rare Change

Daily Mirror:

Goldmoyne