May 30 / 16.38 Chester

16.38

Good To Soft

General Elliot Croft Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 2f 70y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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General Elliot Croft Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2-191 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Last of nine on handicap debut at Southwell (1m, AW; 11-1) in March but won starts either side in a maiden at Lingfield (1m, AW; made all) and eight-runner handicap at Newmarket (1m2f, good; always prominent); the latter was by a short head at 25-1 but she's gone up just 3lb since that rallying display and that does not look harsh.
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1st

9

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Folk Pageant

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Johnston

Last of nine on handicap debut at Southwell (1m, AW; 11-1) in March but won starts either side in a maiden at Lingfield (1m, AW; made all) and eight-runner handicap at Newmarket (1m2f, good; always prominent); the latter was by a short head at 25-1 but she's gone up just 3lb since that rallying display and that does not look harsh.

3/1

10

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Folk Pageant

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 01-15

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Front-running wins in a Southwell novice (1m) and Wolverhampton handicap (9.4f; with authority) in his only two AW races; those were way better than turf performances at Newmarket on debut and in 1m2f handicap (good to firm) on latest outing, which is a concern even though these are early days.
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2nd

6

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Crockham Heath

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Front-running wins in a Southwell novice (1m) and Wolverhampton handicap (9.4f; with authority) in his only two AW races; those were way better than turf performances at Newmarket on debut and in 1m2f handicap (good to firm) on latest outing, which is a concern even though these are early days.

5/1

5th

5

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Crockham Heath

8st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Well beaten at 50-1 on debut here (7f, good) in October; way better, however, for front-running wins in a Southwell novice (1m) in November and seven-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in January; those wins were AW but with authority last time (8lb higher today) and he could be a useful prospect.

7/2

1st

2

(7)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crockham Heath

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Well-beaten 50-1 shot on his Newmarket debut in October but he put that experience to good use with a front-running 1m win at Southwell three weeks later; open to further progress now up in trip for his handicap debut.

100/30

3rd
10 (2)
Home Hero

15/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 644-

Last run: 268 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Finished closer each time in his three-race 2yo career and met trouble in running when fourth of nine at Haydock (1m, good) on final outing, looking on an even keel only very late in the day when running on well; gelded the following day; highly likely to stay and he's a fascinating handicap newcomer who needs a close look for any strength behind him in the betting.
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3rd

10

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Home Hero

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Finished closer each time in his three-race 2yo career and met trouble in running when fourth of nine at Haydock (1m, good) on final outing, looking on an even keel only very late in the day when running on well; gelded the following day; highly likely to stay and he's a fascinating handicap newcomer who needs a close look for any strength behind him in the betting.

15/2

4th

8

(6)

4th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:30 Haydock

Home Hero

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Disappointing joint-favourite at Newbury (1m, good) last month; better form for fourth of 11 when 25-1 at Kempton (1m, AW) 12 days later but this probably requires another sizeable step forward.

16/1

4th

5

(2)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:37 Kempton (AW)

Home Hero

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Only sixth of seven in 1m contest at Newbury, markedly failing to live up to expectations (started joint-favourite) and achieving a meagre RPR; however, evidently thought capable of better.

16/1

Form: 436

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Minor honours over 1m at Newmarket (good) and Windsor (good to firm) on first two starts, before a lesser show under 7lb claimer on latest outing; one to note stepped up to 1m2f for this handicap debut.
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4th

5

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Bemersyde

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Minor honours over 1m at Newmarket (good) and Windsor (good to firm) on first two starts, before a lesser show under 7lb claimer on latest outing; one to note stepped up to 1m2f for this handicap debut.

7/1

6th

4

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:57 Newmarket

Bemersyde

9st 4lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Respectable C&D debut behind a smart-looking winner and followed that with a keeping-on close third at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last week; the return to a stiff finish may well suit but some tough opposition awaits.

8/1

3rd

3

(2)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

14:58 Windsor

Bemersyde

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Showed promise with fourth of ten, behind a winner who looks a smart prospect, in the Wood Ditton (1m, good) at the Newmarket Craven meeting; one of the main contenders.

10/1

Form: 1-14

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Made most to win 1m novices on AW at Kempton in September and Southwell in March; that perfect start was followed by a lesser front-running effort at Epsom (8.5f, good) on turf/handicap debut but he looks bred for 1m2f.
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5th

2

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Timber Twelve

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Bell

Made most to win 1m novices on AW at Kempton in September and Southwell in March; that perfect start was followed by a lesser front-running effort at Epsom (8.5f, good) on turf/handicap debut but he looks bred for 1m2f.

8/1

4th

1

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:23 Epsom

Timber Twelve

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Overcame a wide stall when springing 28-1 surprise at Kempton in September and kept unbeaten record when defying a penalty on his return at Southwell (also 1m, AW) five weeks ago; will likely be going up in trip soon enough but brings plenty of potential to this turf/handicap debut.

2/1

1st

2

(9)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

14:53 Southwell (AW)

Timber Twelve

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Overcame a wide stall when springing a 28-1 surprise in a 1m novice at Kempton 197 days ago; that race has thrown up several winners and he did it in good style but he did enjoy a tactical advantage; the penalty asks more of him but he shouldn't be underestimated.

5/4

Form: 4-43

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Minor honours in maiden/novice events at Leicester (7f), Newmarket (1m2f) and Salisbury (1m3f); led over 2f out last time but looked green in front and carried her head a bit high; early days, going handicapping first time.
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6th

8

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Blue Noon

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Minor honours in maiden/novice events at Leicester (7f), Newmarket (1m2f) and Salisbury (1m3f); led over 2f out last time but looked green in front and carried her head a bit high; early days, going handicapping first time.

9/1

3rd

4

(5)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 3

16:28 Salisbury

Blue Noon

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Promising fourth of 12 on her debut at Leicester (7f, good to soft) in September and filled that same position on her reappearance at Newmarket (1m2f, good; raced freely) 13 days ago; may yet do better.

7/1

4th

2

(7)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Blue Noon

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Backed into 15-2 when promising fourth of 12 on debut at Leicester (7f, good to soft) last September; this 420,000euros sister to useful 1m winner Naepoint is open to improvement and could be in the mix if staying 1m2f.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 295-60

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Second in a maiden here last September; best form in valuable sales races (also 7f) on next two outings but nowhere near repeating it in his two starts this term; hampered early in a York handicap last time (7f; 22-1) and this is a major rethink on his trip, but none too persuasive.
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7th

1

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Advance Twentyfive

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Second in a maiden here last September; best form in valuable sales races (also 7f) on next two outings but nowhere near repeating it in his two starts this term; hampered early in a York handicap last time (7f; 22-1) and this is a major rethink on his trip, but none too persuasive.

18/1

14th

10

(2)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Advance Twentyfive

8st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ran creditably in valuable contest over C&D last autumn but remains a maiden and has a bit to prove off his mark in this warm handicap; failed to show his form at Thirsk (behind Inishbeg) on reappearance.

20/1

6th

3

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:12 Thirsk

Advance Twentyfive

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

0-7 last year but quite consistent, close fifth at York (7f, good) on final start; subsequently gelded; far more solid than most of these and likely to be in the thick of things after his winter break.

5/2

66/1

Form: 969-89

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Twice showed fair form at 1m in his four Irish races last term for Ger Lyons; well beaten on handicap debut there, however, and it was the same story this month on both British starts.
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9th

11

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Carwyn

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Patrick Morris

Twice showed fair form at 1m in his four Irish races last term for Ger Lyons; well beaten on handicap debut there, however, and it was the same story this month on both British starts.

66/1

11

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Carwyn

8st 7lb

T: Patrick Morris

9th

3

(8)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:40 Haydock

Carwyn

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Showed ability in two of his three maiden races in Ireland but well beaten on handicap debut there (1m) in October and a remote last of eight at Chester (1m4f, good; 80-1) on British debut 15 days ago; cheekpieces (worn for his last two Irish starts) return.

40/1

Form: 07-921 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
After 12 races, for two wins, she should be far more exposed than today's rivals; however, her best form was on last two outings when second at Epsom (8.5f, good) and winning with a steady late bid at Salisbury (upped to 1m2f, good; 4lb higher today) and that earns respect.
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10th

7

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Mayaada

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Ollie Sangster

After 12 races, for two wins, she should be far more exposed than today's rivals; however, her best form was on last two outings when second at Epsom (8.5f, good) and winning with a steady late bid at Salisbury (upped to 1m2f, good; 4lb higher today) and that earns respect.

5/1

1st

3

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

Mayaada

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ollie Sangster

7f maiden win at Epsom last summer (only four ran); well beaten on her reappearance but she fared better when second of six back at Epsom last month (8.5f, good); stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust and less-exposed rivals may have her measure.

9/2

2nd

4

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:23 Epsom

Mayaada

9st 3lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Ollie Sangster

Busy as a juvenile when her nine runs yielded one win; that did come here (7f, good) in August but was quiet on last two starts and virtually tailed off on last month's AW comeback; return to this venue might help, and a handicapping case can be made, but otherwise has plenty to prove.

25/1

10/1

Form: 21-14 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
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Form: 15

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £13.40
Straight Forecast £14.12
Tricast £44.45
Trifecta £72.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Folk Pageant

SPOTLIGHT:

Bemersyde

D Express:

Home Hero

NEWMARKET:

Knowledge

Telegraph:

Timber Twelve

The Guardian:

Mayaada

Daily Mirror:

Blue Noon

Daily Mail:

Bemersyde

The Star:

Home Hero

TOPSPEED:

Folk Pageant

POSTDATA:

Folk Pageant

The Times:

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The Sun:

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Daily Record:

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