May 07 / 13.30 Chester

13.30

Good

CAA Stellar Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 0m 5f 15y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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CAA Stellar Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -05870 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Chester specialist whose seven course wins include this race last year (off current mark under Oisin Murphy) and Listed event later in 2025; inconsistent elsewhere since but commands respect returned to the Roodee; favourably drawn.
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8th

2

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Roman Dragon

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Enhanced his excellent course record when narrowly landing a 5f handicap at the May meeting; stays 7f but rarely seen at the trip now; may prove vulnerable to stronger stayers.

11/2

1st

3

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Roman Dragon

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Chester specialist whose seven course wins include this race last year (off current mark under Oisin Murphy) and Listed event later in 2025; inconsistent elsewhere since but commands respect returned to the Roodee; favourably drawn.

3/1

12th

7

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Roman Dragon

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Well handicapped on his best form last season but he's not easy to predict and has been up and down during another spell in Bahrain since December; comes with risks attached back in Britain and most of his wins have been at Chester; tongue-tie worn last time is removed.

25/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 3-3071

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly over 6f, most recently winning big-field handicap (good to firm) for a bright end to his spell in Bahrain; this local runner is well drawn returned to British soil and has possibilities provided he's as effective back at 5f.
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2nd

2

(4)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Dubai Bling

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

Campaigned mostly over 6f, most recently winning big-field handicap (good to firm) for a bright end to his spell in Bahrain; this local runner is well drawn returned to British soil and has possibilities provided he's as effective back at 5f.

10/1

4th

1

(5)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Dubai Bling

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

hampered start and stumbled start, took keen hold, soon in touch with leaders, edged left and no extra over 1f out

10/1

4th

1

(5)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Dubai Bling

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

hampered start and stumbled start, took keen hold, soon in touch with leaders, edged left and no extra over 1f out

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 3-7110 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Successful in last two AW attempts but wasn't in anything like the same form returned to turf last time (effective in this sphere in the past); remains on career-high mark and can be opposed kept to grass.
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3rd

4

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Atomic Force

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Edward Bethell

Successful in last two AW attempts but wasn't in anything like the same form returned to turf last time (effective in this sphere in the past); remains on career-high mark and can be opposed kept to grass.

16/1

11th

4

(12)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

15:57 Pontefract

Atomic Force

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Had a long spell in Hong Kong; gradually back in business since returning to Britain and gained 5f AW wins the last twice; still attractively treated, considering he was a dual Group scorer on turf as a 2yo.

8/1

1st

3

(8)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Atomic Force

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Below par at Southwell last month but scored under less aggressive tactics at Lingfield three weeks ago, picking up well in the straight to collar Michaela's Boy; a 2lb rise may well not prevent him from following up.

9/2

Form: 700-36 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite at Ripon last time, taking record for current yard to 0-10, but his reappearance was encouraging and he has become very attractively handicapped; peak mark was 18lb higher and earned by bagging Group 3 honours at Newmarket two years ago; has the plum draw and can't be written off.
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1st

5

(3)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Seven Questions

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

Acts on any ground; on a losing spell that goes back to Group 3 success two years ago but is on a very attractive mark and his Class 2 form this term includes a couple of respectable efforts; this combination of a drop in grade and assistance of Jamie Spencer (up for first time; regular jockey for the owner) may be the time to catch him.

7/2

4th

9

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Seven Questions

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Robert Cowell

Disappointing favourite at Ripon last time, taking record for current yard to 0-10, but his reappearance was encouraging and he has become very attractively handicapped; peak mark was 18lb higher and earned by bagging Group 3 honours at Newmarket two years ago; has the plum draw and can't be written off.

9/2

6th

1

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Seven Questions

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Robert Cowell

Losing spell goes back to his Palace House success two years ago but he has a reduced mark to work with as a result and he ran well when third on his Pontefract reappearance (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago; player if he can build on that.

5/2

Form: 100-62 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Did well last term, winning four times; back in top form, beaten only narrowly, at Beverley (5f, good to soft) on Monday with reappearance under his belt; may remain competitive off same mark, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.
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10th

1

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Canons House

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Did well last term, winning four times; went close at Beverley on penultimate start and paid for racing freely in cheekpieces a few days later; runs without the headgear this time and could go well.

13/2

5th

10

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Canons House

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Did well last term, winning four times; back in top form, beaten only narrowly, at Beverley (5f, good to soft) on Monday with reappearance under his belt; may remain competitive off same mark, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

8/1

2nd

1

(4)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Canons House

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went up 28lb for four wins last season, over 5f/6f on good/good to soft; showed he is still competitive with a sound sixth at Musselburgh on reappearance (5f, soft) and should come on for that run; a player.

6/1

Form: 054-04 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has gained all wins in spring, the most recent off current mark at Goodwood (5f, good) last May; finished nicely for close fourth at Bath (wore hood) on Monday with reappearance under her belt; fighting chance from a handy draw.
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4th

1

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

15:55 Nottingham

Rubys Profit

10st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

In good form for most of 2025, winning two 5f handicaps last spring; not quite hit those heights this time around, including from a good draw at Chester 24 days ago (met some trouble in the home straight); today's drop into a Class 4 will help and she is back against her own sex; should go well.

11/4

6th

11

(2)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Rubys Profit

8st 13lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has gained all wins in spring, the most recent off current mark at Goodwood (5f, good) last May; finished nicely for close fourth at Bath (wore hood) on Monday with reappearance under her belt; fighting chance from a handy draw.

5/1

4th

4

(5)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 3

14:50 Bath

Rubys Profit

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Speedy filly; back to her last winning mark and this will be more suitable than the C&D Listed race she contested four weeks ago; hooded for the first time today.

6/1

Form: 508-00 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Close third off 6lb higher (from stall 5) in this contest two years ago and 2-4 at Chester overall; however, has a big doubt over current form, reflected in two duck eggs this season; wide draw adds uncertainty.
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11th

11

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Vintage Clarets

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prolific winner over the years, including over C&D; no impact yet this season but he wasn't disgraced from a wide draw at Chester last time and he's tumbling in the weights; solid each-way claims.

12/1

7th

8

(11)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Vintage Clarets

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Close third off 6lb higher (from stall 5) in this contest two years ago and 2-4 at Chester overall; however, has a big doubt over current form, reflected in two duck eggs this season; wide draw adds uncertainty.

25/1

12th

7

(10)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Vintage Clarets

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ten-time winner whose mark is now 3lb lower than for his latest success; probably needed the run when well held at Southwell two weeks ago, but didn't show much and may require another before hitting his stride.

14/1

Form: 118-09 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Good spell culminated in an October double; form has dipped sharply since and he is due a 2lb drop in future; close second in sole C&D attempt but this is harder and doesn't look as if he's about to add to his tally.
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8th

7

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Smart Vision

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Good spell culminated in an October double; form has dipped sharply since and he is due a 2lb drop in future; close second in sole C&D attempt but this is harder and doesn't look as if he's about to add to his tally.

16/1

9th

3

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Smart Vision

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Best to forgive reappearance effort (badly hampered); registered three wins apiece in 2024 and 2025 but needs to prove he can defy current mark.

10/1

10th

2

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Smart Vision

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Better than ever last autumn, winning 5f handicaps at Leicester (good to soft) and Doncaster (heavy); creditable fourth (Duran second) in this race on his 2025 reappearance; likely to be competitive from a handy draw.

7/1

33/1

Form: 1710-0 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Posted duck eggs over 6f in last two appearances, not beaten entirely by the trip; has a very good record at 5f but faces a harder task off current mark at this level, especially from an unfavourable draw.
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7th

7

(1)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Roach Power

9st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Very productive in 2025, winning five times; hindered by wide draw at Chester most recently, otherwise has a good record over 5f; just needs to prove he can overcome current mark.

12/1

9th

13

(12)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Roach Power

8st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Posted duck eggs over 6f in last two appearances, not beaten entirely by the trip; has a very good record at 5f but faces a harder task off current mark at this level, especially from an unfavourable draw.

33/1

10th

9

(10)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Roach Power

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Enjoyed a revival in the second half of 2025, winning five 5f handicaps on good ground or slower; no show over 6f when last seen in November and he returns to action off a tough mark.

33/1

Form: 12-U52

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Similar type to stablemate Dubai Bling, having raced mostly over 6f; beat him readily on similar terms at Wolverhampton in December and ran well at Newcastle in latest AW start; has a record of 2212 on turf and may do better still; interesting, assuming he copes with the drop in distance.
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2nd

2

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Stratusnine

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

Slipped and was pulled up at Chester 16 days ago but he'd previously run well when second over 6f at Newcastle; creditable efforts on both his runs at York (7f); yet to prove his effectiveness at 5f but he's not short of speed; not ruled out.

12/1

5

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Stratusnine

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Hugo Palmer

Similar type to stablemate Dubai Bling, having raced mostly over 6f; beat him readily on similar terms at Wolverhampton in December and ran well at Newcastle in latest AW start; has a record of 2212 on turf and may do better still; interesting, assuming he copes with the drop in distance.

11/2

2nd

6

(9)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stratusnine

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Looked a sprinter to follow when scooting clear at Wolverhampton (6f) in December; has had possible excuses for his defeats since (did too much too soon when leading from a wide stall at Kempton last time) and is worth another chance to show he's still on a good mark.

3/1

Non-runners

Jakajaro, Dapper Valley, Arklow Lad

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Payout
Exacta £26.40
Straight Forecast £42.77
Tricast £289.64
Trifecta £262.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Canon's House

The Times:

Ruby's Profit

SPOTLIGHT:

Seven Questions

Daily Mail:

Roman Dragon

The Guardian:

Stratusnine

POSTDATA:

Dapper Valley

TOPSPEED:

Vintage Clarets

The Star:

Canon's House

Daily Record:

Canon's House

Telegraph:

Ruby's Profit

The Sun:

Ruby's Profit

NEWMARKET:

Seven Questions

D Express:

Seven Questions

Daily Mirror:

Roman Dragon