May 08 / 16.45 Chester

16.45

Good

Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 5f 15y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £45.30
  • Place: £8.60

Form: 250-90 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Doncaster novice winner (5f, good to soft) last July and ran well for second in a soft-ground nursery at Sandown one month later; highly tried since and came up short, albeit running a good race when fifth in the Group 2 Flying Childers; neither start this year suggests he is the answer today.
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2nd

4

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Exclamation

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Fairly useful on his day; good second over C&D last summer and made all at Chester this spring; has faced mostly difficult tasks otherwise this term but is the least solid contender on 2026 bare form; behind unexposed Westport at Royal Ascot.

14/1

25th

16

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Exclamation

8st 13lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Well beaten in the Norfolk Stakes here last year; game front-running effort to win at the May meeting at Chester (5f, good) but well beaten in Dickensian's York race one week later; the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt in this field.

66/1

9th

5

(11)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:40 York

Exclamation

9st 4lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Raced mainly at 5f; won Doncaster novice (good to soft) last summer and bettered that form when fifth to Revival Power in Doncaster Group 2 (80-1) in September; doubled his tally when producing career best to make all in Chester handicap (good) on Friday; drawn on the wing but could be the sort to run above himself.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3421-2 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won a Redcar novice (5f, good) on his final run for Harry Charlton; sold for 30,000gns in October and gelded; made a fine start for new connections when second of 14 in a Class 3 handicap at Thirsk three weeks ago (5f, good), showing bright speed; 2lb higher now but has a handy draw and this is just his second handicap.
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6th

13

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Schrodingers Cat

8st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Making good progress for his new stable, gaining a deserved success at Redcar last month and following it with a fine second of 13 at York a fortnight ago; a 5lb rise for that defeat does ask an even stiffer question of him but he's not taken lightly.

12/1

2nd

3

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Schrodingers Cat

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Has a largely solid record and may remain competitive despite taking an 8lb hike for an emphatic success, having bossed a small field, at Redcar (5f, good) last Saturday; good third of 13 over C&D the time before and doesn't necessarily need to dominate.

11/1

1st

4

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:22 Redcar

Schrodingers Cat

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Ended his time with Harry Charlton with a C&D novice win (good) last September and solid placed efforts on three of four starts for new yard this season, including third of 13 at York (5f, good) eight days ago; this is less competitive and he's the one to beat.

7/4

11/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 4-3473

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Just one win to his name but he boasts some solid AW form and ran well on his return to the turf when third at Sandown two weeks ago; stall 10 isn't great but he is usually a rapid starter and it's not out of the question that he'll get to the front.
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1st

5

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

One And Gone

8st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Generally consistent sort whose penultimate effort can be excused; made all in Class 4 contest at Goodwood (5f, good) last time, taking record to 2-14; back up two grades but receives weight all round and could go well; creditable third in sole C&D attempt.

7/1

1st

4

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:35 Goodwood

One And Gone

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Sole win from 13 starts came in a novice at Kempton (6f, AW) in November on his stable debut; has posted some solid efforts since, including when fourth over this C&D last month, and can have his latest run ignored having stumbled early on; can bounce back.

11/2

16th

7

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Epsom

One And Gone

8st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Sole win in 6f novice on Kempton AW as 2yo; has had plenty of chances in handicaps, albeit with his persevering fourth to Wedonttelllies at Goodwood 13 days ago, when switched across the track, putting him on the scene here with the expected strong pace likely to suit; cheekpieces refitted.

14/1

4th
4 (11)
Alvin

5/1

Form: -41831 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Wolverhampton novice winner (5f) who ran a blinder for third in a 6f handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday, hampered early then racing wide throughout but still producing a strong finish; confirmed the merit of that effort when outclassing his rivals in a 0-80 at Bath 11 days ago (5f, firm); he is a sprinter firmly on the up but stall 11 will not make life easy.
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15th

16

(21)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Alvin

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

3yo who arrives on the up; easy winner at Bath (5f, firm) last month and ran well considering he was drawn wide and slowly away when fourth at Chester next time; still unexposed and commands major respect.

11/1

4th

4

(11)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Alvin

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: George Scott

Wolverhampton novice winner (5f) who ran a blinder for third in a 6f handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday, hampered early then racing wide throughout but still producing a strong finish; confirmed the merit of that effort when outclassing his rivals in a 0-80 at Bath 11 days ago (5f, firm); he is a sprinter firmly on the up but stall 11 will not make life easy.

5/1

1st

1

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

15:30 Bath

Alvin

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Campaigned on AW this year, best form when scoring readily over 5f in February and close third (despite wide trip) over 6f last time; may do better still; possibilities back on turf.

11/4

14/1

Form: -11987 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three 5f wins around a left-hand turn on AW; clobbered by the handicapper for his two wins for Stuart Williams over the winter and he has come up short in better company since; sold for 8,000gns last month; vulnerable back on turf on his stable debut.
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15th

9

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Epsom

Henrythenate

8st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Three 5f wins on AW for previous yards, most recently in February, but treading water in that sphere since; ran well for a long way at Chester (5f, good) in May for new trainer but has more on his plate in this company.

20/1

5th

13

(6)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Henrythenate

8st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Patrick Morris

Three 5f wins around a left-hand turn on AW; clobbered by the handicapper for his two wins for Stuart Williams over the winter and he has come up short in better company since; sold for 8,000gns last month; vulnerable back on turf on his stable debut.

14/1

14/1

Form: 1-4 D BF

Last run: 98 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
She ran out the comfortable winner of a fillies' novice at Lingfield last August (5f, AW); flopped in a Southwell novice in January; unexposed but she makes her handicap debut in a competitive race.
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8th

12

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Arlos Girl

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Joseph Parr

Ran out the impressive winner of a 5f fillies' novice at Lingfield (AW) on her debut last August; not come close to repeating it in four runs this year; tumbling down the weights but not a solid option.

25/1

6th

1

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Thirsk

Arlos Girl

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Joseph Parr

Landed 5f AW Lingfield novice on her debut in August but she's failed to go on in three subsequent runs, racing too freely when beating just one in 5f Goodwood handicap 24 days ago; others appeal more.

14/1

8th

3

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Arlos Girl

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

Thrice-raced filly who has failed to back up the form of her debut success (AW); never landed a blow at Chester switched to turf most recently; something to prove.

20/1

6/1

Form: 60-124 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Improved for a gelding operation, winning a Southwell handicap in January and running well in defeat twice last month (closely matched with Proof on Southwell form); has the inside stall and should make a bold bid.
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4th

1

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

17:00 Yarmouth

Ambishio

10st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Record of 1-11 but his won was off 1lb higher at Southwell (5f, AW) in January and he ran well for a long way in a Class 4 handicap at Newmarket (fifth of eighth) 11 days ago; headgear is now added and he could make a bold bid on this drop back in grade.

5/2

5th

8

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Newmarket (July)

Ambishio

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

In good form on AW prior to respectable fourth at Sandown (5f, good) in April off 4lb higher; however, two lesser runs have followed; upset in the stalls and withdrawn at York on last intended start (22-1 at the time).

20/1

2

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 York

Ambishio

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

Began the year with two good runs at Southwell but backwards steps in three runs back on turf; others look stronger.

20/1

9th
12 (5)
Proof

7/1

Form: 5143-1 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Effective on good to firm ground but his best turf results have come on a slower surface; got the better of Ambishio at Southwell on reappearance four weeks ago; found plenty for pressure there and should give it another good go.
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6th

4

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Proof

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charles Hills

Heavy-ground winner as 2yo so conditions will be fine and he won on the AW in April; not a lot to shout about since but he was highly tried last time.

8/1

13th

12

(16)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Epsom

Proof

8st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Heavy-ground winner as 2yo; started the year with a 5f Southwell AW win but the style of that success, when stamina finally came into play after he was niggled along from some way out, suggests others will have brighter early speed on the return to 5f; tongue-tie added.

16/1

8th

11

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Hamilton

Proof

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

Kickstarted 2026 with gutsy 5f Southwell success in April but suffered early interference when ninth in 5f Chester handicap nine days ago; it would come as no surprise to see him bounce back.

12/1

20/1

Form: 2180-0

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
His Ascot novice win last September came over 6f and on soft ground; well beaten over 6f here on Wednesday and he has stall 14 to contend with now dropping to 5f for the first time.
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13th

5

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

Watcha Snoop

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Landed 6f Ascot novice in September but there's not been much to enthuse about since and he came in last of 13 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

50/1

13th

5

(10)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Watcha Snoop

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

Drawn widest at Chester last time and was returning from 200 days off there the time before, but few positives can be gleaned; watching brief advised stepping up to 7f for AW debut.

20/1

10th

8

(14)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Watcha Snoop

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

His Ascot novice win last September came over 6f and on soft ground; well beaten over 6f here on Wednesday and he has stall 14 to contend with now dropping to 5f for the first time.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0541-2 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won twice as a 2yo, notably a 5f nursery (good to soft) at Haydock in September; gelded afterwards; made a promising seasonal return at Wolverhampton in March, narrowly failing to reel in one who has since boosted the form; appeals as being ahead of his mark, despite a 2lb rise for Wolverhampton, but stall 12 isn't ideal.
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4th

1

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Newmarket (July)

Kolkata Knight

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Two 2yo wins (good to firm/good to soft) including 5f nursery at Haydock on final juvenile start, and reappeared with near-miss at Wolverhampton (5f, AW); excuses on both starts since, drawn wide at Chester then helping set the race up for the closers at Sandown; not ruled out each-way.

16/1

8th

1

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Kolkata Knight

9st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Landed Hamilton maiden (6f, good to firm) on debut but better form after wind surgery when bagging Haydock handicap (5f, good to soft) in September; subsequently gelded and ran well for second (5f, AW; winner on the middle leg of a hat-trick) on his reappearance, while latest start from a wide stall at Chester can be written off; needs considering.

9/2

11th

3

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Kolkata Knight

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Won twice as a 2yo, notably a 5f nursery (good to soft) at Haydock in September; gelded afterwards; made a promising seasonal return at Wolverhampton in March, narrowly failing to reel in one who has since boosted the form; appeals as being ahead of his mark, despite a 2lb rise for Wolverhampton, but stall 12 isn't ideal.

10/1

12th
15 (3)
Wyle Cop

14/1

Form: 30-130

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Latest Ripon run is not the one to judge him on as he didn't handle the track; earlier Southwell third didn't suggest he was ahead of the handicapper; well drawn back at 5f but this is a step up in class.
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5th

3

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Wyle Cop

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Jack Jones

Landed a Wolverhampton maiden (6f, AW) in March; has been found wanting in six handicaps since but he wasn't disgraced at Newbury last week and is down to a career-low mark on the return to 5f; place claims.

5/1

5th

8

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Wyle Cop

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Jack Jones

3yo who returned to form when third in first-time blinkers at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last month, a performance that can be marked up as he had a wide trip; also effective on turf and he's a major player if the blinkers maintain a positive effect.

4/1

3rd

3

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wyle Cop

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Made all when winning his maiden over C&D in March (stall 11 doesn't look ideal); completely lost the plot of late, including twice in cheekpieces, and is now given a go in first-time blinkers; plenty to prove.

12/1

Form: 11

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Temple Of Athena, Old Is Gold, Inca Heights

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £236.70
Straight Forecast £135.64
Tricast £1350.70
Trifecta £1641.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Proof

The Times:

Schrodinger's Cat

Telegraph:

Champonie

RP RATINGS:

Alvin

POSTDATA:

Exclamation

D Express:

Arlo's Girl

Daily Mail:

Temple Of Athena

TOPSPEED:

Watcha Snoop

The Star:

Champonie

Daily Mirror:

Proof

Daily Record:

Proof

The Guardian:

Schrodinger's Cat

NEWMARKET:

Alvin

WEST COUNTRY:

Exclamation