17.27
GoodChristmas Parties At Chester Racecourse Handicap
- Prize money: £5400
- 1m 2f 70y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 024041 C
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (3) |
13th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Well treated on his old form for the Johnstons but he returned after a mammoth absence last month and has been tailed off at big prices in both runs (1m4f/2m) for current yard; lots to prove. |
66/1 |
|
5th 2 (5) |
18th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 68y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Quite useful on the Flat up to 1m4f for the Johnstons and later won twice over hurdles for Gary Moore; always in rear on return from a lengthy absence on stable debut at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) 13 days ago; best watched for now. |
40/1 |
|
9th 5 (3) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 218y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Quite useful on Flat up to 1m4f for the Johnstons and later won twice over hurdles for Gary Moore; however, it's difficult to know what to expect after such a mammoth spell on the sidelines. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 117040 C
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (9) |
2nd Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
10st 12lb |
towards rear of midfield |
20/1 |
|
6th 8 (6) |
16th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
8st 4lb |
Six wins for Ian Williams including three over C&D, but lost his way including after moving to this yard; latest fifth of nine at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) was a bit better, but not enough to make him of interest. |
33/1 |
|
5th 2 (3) |
9th Sep 2023 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Won at Hamilton (1m3f, good) and Kempton (1m4f, AW) for Ian Williams last May but he's lost his way since his last success and has been beaten 9l or more in five runs for current yard; mark is tumbling but he has a lot to prove. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 152153 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (7) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Won a division of this race last year; back to form with a bang to easily take advantage of a much-reduced mark at Carlisle (1m1f, good) in August; two poor efforts have followed but no surprise to see him bounce back with the Tim Easterby team in great form. |
12/1 |
|
9th 7 (1) |
18th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
11yo having his 116th career start; very much had the run of things when scoring by 4l at Carlisle (1m1f, good) and ran a shocker next time; opposable on the balance of this year's exploits. |
20/1 |
|
7th 3 (11) |
8th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Took advantage of an easing mark at Carlisle (1m1f amateurs', good) recently; had the run of the race there - runner-up was subject to a running-and-riding inquiry - so will need to find slightly more from this 7lb higher mark; Jake Dickson takes off a useful 3lb. |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 350684 C
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (4) |
21st Jan 2023 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
led |
33/1 |
|
3rd 3 (5) |
10th Jan 2023 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Bits and pieces of form on turf last year (including placed in Listed company), but losing run up to 13 despite slipping down the weights; makes her AW debut after 81 days off and record suggests she may need it, while this trip looks short of her best. |
16/1 |
|
10th 2 (6) |
21st Oct 2022 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 436665 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 4lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (4) |
10th Apr 2024 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
awkward start, in rear, looked to go wrong and pulled up 7f out |
6/1 |
|
9 (4) |
10th Apr 2024 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
awkward start, in rear, looked to go wrong and pulled up 7f out |
6/1 |
|
2nd 6 (8) |
7th Mar 2024 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
midfield |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 044115 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (4) |
21st Sep 2026 Heavy 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Seven-time course winner, five times on heavy ground; back in good form lately, winning at Chepstow before respectable sixth in higher-grade company at Chester (also 1m2f, good to soft); ought to be hard to beat in these conditions. |
Evs |
|
6th 5 (6) |
11th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Goes well on slow ground and was winning for the ninth time when getting the better of Meet Me In Meraki at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) 11 days ago; 4lb worse off for a neck but does have a talented claimer booked. |
6/1 |
|
1st 5 (2) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Seven of his eight wins have come at Ffos Las and the ground can't be too soft for him, with five of those successes coming on heavy; back off last winning mark and although unplaced in four visits here, he can't be dismissed. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 383240
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (4) |
17th Mar 2023 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Three course wins but all over shorter and remains vulnerable in a finish over this far; has enjoyed a consistent winter but remains 2lb above his last successful mark and only holds each-way claims. |
12/1 |
|
7th 4 (2) |
24th Feb 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
prominent |
13/2 |
|
5 (12) |
6th Feb 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Won over C&D in October and was placed on Polytrack and Tapeta in his next three runs but his form slumped at Lingfield (1m2f; has form at that trip) last time; has something to prove again after that heavy defeat and he has a tough draw back at this track; cheekpieces removed. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 937558 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (13) |
8th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Veteran who is often a zestful front-runner; no win since August 2023 but 5-15 at Windsor overall and, surprisingly, his last race here was that latest win; close second on Kempton AW (1m4f) on recent reappearance also returns him to calculations and he's won on a wide variety of ground. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 10 (8) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Veteran who is often a front-runner but he's not won since August 2023 and he's been well beaten in his two starts this year; on career-low mark but he has a lot to prove. |
40/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 240400
Last run: 27 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (4) |
12th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
took keen hold |
20/1 |
|
8th 1 (4) |
12th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
took keen hold, never better than midfield |
20/1 |
|
11th 1 (12) |
23rd Nov 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Won twice over C&D not all that long ago but can lose his form, as has happened since on the Flat and over hurdles; bit risky. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -39133 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 0lb |
Record of 4-39 on the Flat; 0-4 over hurdles; runner-up in C&D handicap last October off 1lb higher; no win since 2023; went close on Flat last month when fifth in blanket finish at Leopardstown (1m7f) but no show at Naas last time. |
7/1 |
|
12th 5 (9) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 1m 3f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Hasn't won since 2023 but the handicapper is relenting and he was only beaten 1l when fifth over 1m7f at Leopardstown last time; not beaten far over C&D in June off 4lb higher under this rider; in the mix. |
15/2 |
|
5th 5 (9) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Four-time winner on long losing run; shaped okay when fifth at Naas on penultimate, but didn't build on that when beaten 7l over 1m5f here on latest; needs more upped in trip. |
11/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 251527 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (5) |
9th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 5y Class 6 |
11st 2lb |
midfield, dropped to rear after 2f |
11/2 |
|
1st 8 (2) |
25th Jul 2023 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
10st 12lb |
Doesn't win all that often (2-27) and hasn't really kicked on since finishing runner-up at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in May; that said, there were mitigating circumstances (hampered) at Newcastle last time, so he may get closer to Point Louise. |
12/1 |
|
7th 10 (12) |
30th Jun 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
10st 8lb |
Went close at Redcar last month and he's effective here; not discounted but his profile has been patchy over the last 12 months and he was soundly beaten at Nottingham last time; has to bounce back. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 26-503
Last run: 58 days
W: 8st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Abandoned
Form: 731156 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (5) |
29th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 15y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Has won eight races, including four over 1m1f here; third to Dandy's Angel in this race last term, but not been in the best of form this season; others appeal more. |
33/1 |
|
5 (5) |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 1m 1f 35y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Has won plenty during his career but a 9yo now and he's been out of form for a while. |
20/1 |
Verdict
After a welcome return to form at Epsom on Thursday there should be a big run in RESTORER, who could run around here with his eyes shut. The Flying Ginger has a similar profile, in that she too shaped better last week off a reduced mark. Jewel Maker has gone the other way in the ratings but his fine season shows no sign of ebbing away, while Derry Lad is also shortlisted.[Alistair Jones]