May 07 / 15.40 Chester

15.40

Good

Xenon Workplace Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 0m 7f 127y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Xenon Workplace Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 62111- D

Last run: 213 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Has a record of 3-5 overall and 2-2 since handicapping, most recently beating sole rival at Yarmouth (1m, good) seven months ago; beat a total of 16 opponents in gaining his other wins; major contender, with further improvement plausible.
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1st

8

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

McMurray

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Has a record of 3-5 overall and 2-2 since handicapping, most recently beating sole rival at Yarmouth (1m, good) seven months ago; beat a total of 16 opponents in gaining his other wins; major contender, with further improvement plausible.

4/1

6

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:43 Doncaster

McMurray

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Brings strong form having made his first two starts in races won by the subsequent Solario winner; off the mark at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) since and looks the type to do well in handicaps, with further improvement on the cards; respected.

4/1

8

(6)

13th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

18:25 Ffos Las

McMurray

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Stepped forward from his debut effort when second of four in novice at Sandown (7f, good to firm) 32 days ago; the winner of that race has since been narrowly beaten in a Listed event; commands respect.

7/2

20/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 21-520

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Campaigned only at 6f, mostly on AW (admittedly went close in sole turf attempt); soundly beaten on finals day at Newcastle most recently; 0-3 since handicapping and now goes into unknown territory trip-wise.
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2nd

6

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Monarchs Gold

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Campaigned only at 6f, mostly on AW (admittedly went close in sole turf attempt); soundly beaten on finals day at Newcastle most recently; 0-3 since handicapping and now goes into unknown territory trip-wise.

20/1

13th

3

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newcastle (AW)

Monarchs Gold

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

2-3 as a 2yo; creditable fifth to Ten Carat Harry over C&D in January (handicap debut) before bumping into one at Southwell three weeks ago; cheekpieces need to prompt improvement.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 151211

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Progressive on AW; has a record of 4-6 this year and 2-2 since upped to 7f, most recently scoring at Southwell; the question is whether she can transfer the excellent work to this new scenario (turf debut).
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15th

18

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Cool Molly

8st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ollie Sangster

Has made excellent progress on AW this year and transferred that ability to turf with creditable third at Chester (7.5f, good) last time; needs additional improvement to add to her tally, however.

16/1

3rd

12

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Cool Molly

8st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Ollie Sangster

Progressive on AW; has a record of 4-6 this year and 2-2 since upped to 7f, most recently scoring at Southwell; the question is whether she can transfer the excellent work to this new scenario (turf debut).

12/1

9/2

Form: 1-21

Last run: 77 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt whose solid novice record comprises a good effort flanked by turf/AW wins, latest over 7f at Newcastle 11 weeks ago when showing a game attitude by rallying; looks the type who could progress and do well in handicaps; shortlisted.
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8th

1

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:55 Carlisle

Factual

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Finished well when fourth of 12 on handicap debut at Chester (extended 7f, good) three weeks ago; remains open to improvement and this stiffer track should be in his favour; leading contender.

7/2

4th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Factual

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Thrice-raced colt whose solid novice record comprises a good effort flanked by turf/AW wins, latest over 7f at Newcastle 11 weeks ago when showing a game attitude by rallying; looks the type who could progress and do well in handicaps; shortlisted.

9/2

1st

3

(3)

19th Feb 2026

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Factual

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Got up late to win a 6f novice at Salisbury last June and that form has been well advertised since; rusty on his reappearance at Lingfield last month (7f) but he was finishing with a flourish and this stiffer test at the trip should suit; sets a good standard and open to further progress.

Evs

7/1

Form: 2317-

Last run: 299 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Absent and gelded since finishing last of seven in Newmarket Group 2 last July; solid novice form otherwise, culminating in Newbury success from the front (6.5f, good); may still have more to offer and looks interesting dropped back in class.
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5th

5

(12)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Moonfall

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: George Boughey

Absent and gelded since finishing last of seven in Newmarket Group 2 last July; solid novice form otherwise, culminating in Newbury success from the front (6.5f, good); may still have more to offer and looks interesting dropped back in class.

7/1

3

(7)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Moonfall

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Thrice-raced colt who proved suited by the step up to 6.5f (from 5f) at Newbury most recently and could well build on that win; bred to rate higher, being half-brother to a Group 3 scorer for his yard.

14/1

8/1

Form: 4601-

Last run: 202 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Local runner who is 1-1 at handicap level and may well show further progress; gelded prior to that Haydock success (7f, good to soft; held on narrowly) in October; should be well primed for this reappearance assignment, given the location, and warrants major respect.
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6th

13

(4)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

King Of Thunder

8st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Hugo Palmer

Local runner who is 1-1 at handicap level and may well show further progress; gelded prior to that Haydock success (7f, good to soft; held on narrowly) in October; should be well primed for this reappearance assignment, given the location, and warrants major respect.

8/1

1

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:40 Haydock

King Of Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Hugo Palmer

Promising debut fourth in Ascot maiden (6f, good) in July but he disappointed when favourite on AW in September and was beaten 20l back on turf (also 7f, good to soft) later that month; subsequently gelded and makes handicap debut with something to prove.

10/1

12th

5

(11)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newbury

King Of Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

Showed some promise in Ascot maiden (6f, good) won by today's Mill Reef contender Words Of Truth; disappointing favourite over 7f on AW since but may show progress back on turf.

14/1

Form: 1217-7 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has seemed a non-stayer over 1m2f and 1m1f (did too much up front) in last two appearances; steadily progressive form at 7f-1m otherwise, culminating in French Listed win; hood now fitted; not ruled out.
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4th

1

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 44y

Class 1

14:00 Goodwood

Command The Stars

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: George Scott

Did too much up front over 1m1f on penultimate start but never landed a blow when ridden with restraint in first-time hood (retained) over 7.5f latest; progress has stopped since French Listed win and he still has something to prove beyond 1m.

25/1

7th

3

(10)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Command The Stars

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Has seemed a non-stayer over 1m2f and 1m1f (did too much up front) in last two appearances; steadily progressive form at 7f-1m otherwise, culminating in French Listed win; hood now fitted; not ruled out.

12/1

7th

1

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Command The Stars

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: George Scott

Record of 3-6 last term featured a Listed win (1m) on French soil, which followed a good effort in nursery at the York Ebor festival; failed to get home over 1m2f at Saint-Cloud final start; this looks a stiff task under 3lb penalty returned to domestic duty.

20/1

6/1

Form: 121-13 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Winner of Chester seller (7f) last June and has shown progress to add two handicaps elsewhere (overall record is 3-6); good third at Haydock (1m, good to firm) most recently; holds solid claims and should go well.
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9th

14

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Strength Of Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: K R Burke

Three-time winner at 7f-1m and steadily progressive until a below-par effort at Chester (7.5f) most recently; may bounce back but this is no easy task off current mark in such a competitive affair.

16/1

8th

10

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Strength Of Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Winner of Chester seller (7f) last June and has shown progress to add two handicaps elsewhere (overall record is 3-6); good third at Haydock (1m, good to firm) most recently; holds solid claims and should go well.

6/1

3rd

1

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Strength Of Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Has taken great strides since winning a seller last June, winning with authority on handicap debut at Newbury (7f, good to firm) on final 2yo start and he again had reserves when successful at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) this month; up 4lb but he's anything but exposed; respected.

3/1

Form: 31-10

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-2 on AW; doesn't look particularly solid on his two turf efforts, latest at Newbury (handicap debut) where he ended up last of 14 having raced freely and been eased once dropping away.
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9th

4

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Caballo Grande

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Record of 2-2 on AW; doesn't look particularly solid on his two turf efforts, latest at Newbury (handicap debut) where he ended up last of 14 having raced freely and been eased once dropping away.

25/1

14th

1

(12)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Newbury

Caballo Grande

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Inexperience evident on his 2yo debut (6f, good) and he has since made all for easy AW wins at Southwell (6f) and Wolverhampton (7f); the form of neither of those wins looks especially strong but he was in a different class to his rivals; this will be a far stiffer test of his credentials.

11/1

1st

1

(2)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Caballo Grande

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Both starts over 6f in October, winning well and strong at the finish in Southwell maiden latest; this colt is likely to stay 7f and holds leading claims despite conceding plenty of weight to the fillies.

11/4

25/1

Form: 6116-

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Showed progressive RPRs over 5f/6f for Mick Appleby, winning twice prior to an apparently good effort on Champions Day (mark raised 6lb for that); sold for 90,000gns since; something to prove upped in trip.
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10th

2

(2)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Gentle George

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Showed progressive RPRs over 5f/6f for Mick Appleby, winning twice prior to an apparently good effort on Champions Day (mark raised 6lb for that); sold for 90,000gns since; something to prove upped in trip.

25/1

6th

4

(12)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Ascot

Gentle George

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Rallied gamely in a novice at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last time, taking record to 611; improving and seems one to have on your side in a fight; however, plenty to find on ratings upped in class.

14/1

1

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Haydock

Gentle George

9st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Never threatened on his 6f debut in June but took full advantage of a pace collapse when winning a 5f Sandown maiden (soft) a fortnight ago; that form's been upheld in nurseries and he should be fine back up in trip; respected under the penalty.

9/2

Form: 1-1146

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Turf winner (claimer) in Ireland but has shown better RPRs on AW for new stable; failed to transfer the form back to this sphere latest start, finishing last of six at Musselburgh; others preferred.
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12th

7

(13)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Utmost Good Faith

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Turf winner (claimer) in Ireland but has shown better RPRs on AW for new stable; failed to transfer the form back to this sphere latest start, finishing last of six at Musselburgh; others preferred.

20/1

6th

2

(5)

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 3

13:25 Musselburgh

Utmost Good Faith

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: George Boughey

Free-goer; won his first two races (1m at Kempton and 7f at Wolverhampton) for George Boughey before finishing last of four in the face of a sterner assignment back at Kempton; his mark has risen and others may have more potential.

13/2

4th

3

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Utmost Good Faith

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Could do with settling better; well bought for 21,000gns after landing Irish claimer for Fozzy Stack (7f); 2-2 for George Boughey, taking handicaps here and at Wolverhampton (1m/7f) with plenty in hand; his revised BHA mark of 89 likely leaves him with a bit to find but he may not be done improving.

8/1

16/1

Form: 355

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £14.20
Straight Forecast £11.35
Tricast £92.46
Trifecta £117.10

Selections

NEWMARKET:

McMurray

RP RATINGS:

Strength Of Spirit

LAMBOURN:

Factual

TOPSPEED:

Monarch's Gold

The Guardian:

Cool Molly

SPOTLIGHT:

King Of Thunder

Daily Record:

Factual

Telegraph:

McMurray

Daily Mail:

McMurray

The Sun:

McMurray

The Star:

McMurray

POSTDATA:

Strength Of Spirit

The Times:

Strength Of Spirit

D Express:

Strength Of Spirit

Daily Mirror:

Strength Of Spirit