16.45
GoodChester Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £13915.8
- 1m 4f 63y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.20
- Place: £3.10
Form: 843-12 D BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
14th Oct 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Tailed off in Listed race on the Flat at Newmarket three weeks ago but he's shown very useful form in handicaps in that code this season (1m4f-1m6f) and has the credentials to do very well over hurdles; related to three hurdle winners and he could take plenty of beating if taking to this game. |
8/13 |
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10th 9 (2) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
8st 10lb |
Soundly beaten in two Group races this summer, most recently the 1m4f Gordon Stakes at Goodwood in July (gelded since); has something to find with the principals here but this front-runner has done well in handicaps this year and was beaten only a nose on the other Newmarket course (1m6f, good to firm) two starts ago; no surprise if this 3yo makes a bold bid. |
12/1 |
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6th 4 (5) |
30th Jul 2026 Good 1m 3f 218y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Can make the running; won two 1m4f handicaps and so nearly got back up over 1m6f at Newmarket on latest start; no show, however, when he tried a 1m6f Group 3 at Royal Ascot (100-1) and he is bottom of this pack on ratings. |
20/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 472-1
Last run: 111 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (3) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Won two in a row this summer (1m4f/1m6f, good to soft/good to firm) before 8l ninth of 17 in the Melrose at York (1m6f, good to soft), where he pulled hard and was caught wide; in the circumstances he did well to remain prominent for as long as he did, and he retains potential provided he settles better; just the type of 3yo his trainer excels with. |
3/1 |
|
9th 5 (3) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Prominent racer who showed improvement to win by 4l at Newbury (1m4f, good to soft) in June and followed up at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) last month; had just a nose to spare last time and is 5lb higher today but he's clearly progressive and his trainer has won three of the last six runnings. |
10/1 |
|
1st 4 (5) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Second to Magnetude at Chester (1m4f, good) in May on handicap debut; 10-11 for seven-runner race at Newbury (1m4f, good to soft) on latest outing but drawing 4l clear represented improved form and gave plenty of hope for 1m6f; up 7lb but considered for yard which also runs Hard To Believe. |
7/2 |
5/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 641-1 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (6) |
2nd Oct 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 34y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Won C&D handicap (good to firm) in July; took further steps forward when second of 17 in the competitive Melrose at York (1m6f; winner Infraad gave 6lb) and second of eight at Haydock (1m6f, heavy); moves up to Listed grade and two rivals have better form but he's heading the right way. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 1 (6) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
He's won on ground ranging from soft through to good to firm; strong finish for 4l sixth of 19 in the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m4f) and won over 1m6f there next time; took another step forward when second of 17 in the competitive Melrose at York (1m6f) a fortnight ago and he's a leading candidate despite a 5lb rise for last time. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 6 (9) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Has won on various ground; strong finish for 4l sixth of 19 in the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m4f) and that handicap form has worked out exceptionally well; as expected he was suited by the step up to 1m6f when winning at Ascot last month and could have more to offer at this trip. |
14/1 |
7/2
Form: 266-11
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
81-rated on the Flat; made a smooth winning hurdles (and stable) debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good; 2-5 favourite, beating a previous winner); carries a penalty but, if returning in the same kind of form, ought to prove tough to beat. |
8/11 |
|
1st 4 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Won twice at 1m3f on Kempton AW in the spring for James Owen; makes hurdles debut for champion trainer without cheekpieces worn on last Flat start; looks sure to have been well schooled and no surprise were he good enough to make a winning hurdles debut. |
11/10 |
|
9th 3 (8) |
23rd May 2026 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Gelded and tongue tied when justifying favouritism in five-runner handicaps over 1m3f on Kempton AW this February and April; raced a bit freely and never got into it when back to turf at Chester (1m4f, good; second favourite) 16 days ago but not at all discredited and it's possible he may resume his progress; cheekpieces go on. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 3214- BF
Last run: 215 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 (10) |
25th Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
1m novice winner last season on good ground before flopping when favourite for a five-runner nursery at Newcastle (1m, AW); also failed to shine on return at Chester in May (1m4f; having been gelded), so those two efforts in handicaps leave him with plenty to prove after 141-day absence. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 2316-8
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (4) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 1m 1f 207y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Won a heavy-ground novice at Nottingham last October but comfortably beaten in this year's handicaps (effective on good ground); bit to prove now. |
20/1 |
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6th 1 (7) |
7th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Substantial improvement to win novice at Nottingham in October, followed by creditable sixth of seven in French Listed race (both 1m on heavy); however, eased right down from 4f out on handicap/seasonal debut at Newmarket (1m2f, good; 22-1) three weeks ago, after which it's hard to approach him with confidence. |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: 171-23
Last run: 36 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (5) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Won five-runner races over 1m4f on good to firm at Thirsk (Temple third) and Newmarket in July; creditable placed efforts at up to 1m6f (including on good to soft) on his last three outings but it seems the handicapper has him about right. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 4 (3) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 1m 5f 218y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Won two five-runner races over 1m4f on good to firm in July, since which it's looked as if the handicapper has had his measure; still managed second on last two outings and although he needs to find a bit extra, it's possible that he's now ready for this first venture much beyond 1m4f. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 8 (6) |
14th Sep 2026 Good 1m 3f 99y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Tries hard enough but handicapped about right and came up short off this mark in a small field at Newmarket (1m4f); this looks more demanding. |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: 3969-
Last run: 201 days
W: 8st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 10 (13) |
25th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Some promise for Ger Lyons in Ireland last year but sent off at big prices and achieved little in five runs for his new stable; tumbling down the weights but not a solid option. |
50/1 |
|
7th 8 (8) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Ex-Irish maiden who's turned in four poor efforts at huge prices this year; Golspie looks his yard's best chance. |
66/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £59.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £41.02 |
| Tricast | £160.36 |
| Trifecta | £209.40 |
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