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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 |
9th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 114y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Quite useful on Flat up to 1m4f for the Johnstons; may well turn out to be better in this sphere, having twice won easily in 2m novice races at Newbury either side of a close third at Doncaster; 4-11 when he won by a street last time; tries an extra half mile but respected as a good prospect. |
7/4 |
|
1st 1 |
25th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Quite a useful Flat performer at up to 1m4f for Mark and Charlie Johnston; beat a dual previous winner with a nice bit in hand on his hurdling debut here (good; under Niall Houlihan) and looked as though he would follow up at Doncaster before running out of puff late on; sets the standard. |
4/7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (6) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
11yo who has plenty to prove on the evidence of this year's three runs; however, he's 6lb lower than when winning at Redcar last October and perhaps the return to Carlisle will trigger a revival, with his course form figures reading 4106231. |
20/1 |
|
7th 11 (12) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Veteran with 12 wins but he's lost his way and has struggled after slow starts in both runs this spring; has something to prove and he needs to turn things around back up in trip. |
20/1 |
|
11th 10 (7) |
10th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran with 12 wins to his name but didn't suggest his next one is near when trailing throughout on his AW reappearance three weeks ago. |
25/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (11) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Prolific at Ffos Las in the mud but just 1-40 away from that track; easy enough to look elsewhere now returning from an absence and from a wide stall. |
33/1 |
|
5 (3) |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
The last six of his seven wins have been at Ffos Las and four of the last five were on heavy going, including two over 1m2f last month; latest win was under Jessica Llewellyn and by 16l, but an 11lb higher mark has now kicked in; that, and the way he's drawn a blank at other tracks and over 1m3f/1m4f, pours some cold water on his chance. |
7/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 (7) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Four-time Flat winner at up to 1m4f but not for nearly three years; tried over various trips of late without success; handicapper giving him every chance but others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
12th 12 (5) |
15th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Four-time Flat winner at up to 1m4f; no sign of his old form in two outings at Dundalk since rejoining his original trainer |
25/1 |
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]