May 30 / 14.53 Chester

14.53

Good To Soft

Louise Keegan Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 7f 196y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Louise Keegan Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 21/2-1 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Three months off before returning to Flat with a win at Ascot (2m, good; 12 ran) three weeks ago, always prominent as 11-8 favourite; up 4lb and lacks any experience of this track but a huge player if he takes to it.
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2nd

1

(2)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:39 Nottingham

Believitanducan

10st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Alan King

Progressive this season, winning at Ascot and Chester in May (both over 2m on good) before taking the consolation race for the Northumberland Plate in July (2m); went up 14lb for those wins and only third at Kempton last time, but could bounce back after a two-month break.

7/2

3rd

1

(2)

10th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Believitanducan

10st 4lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Alan King

Won at up to almost 2m5f as hurdler so he's a strong stayer; back to the Flat with two wins on good ground (Ascot and Chester) and another on AW at Newcastle in winning the 20-runner Northumberland Vase; up another 5lb (Luke Catton's claim eases 3lb of that) but has track form and strongly considered.

3/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 27-152

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been on AW (latest in March) and her only run at this track did not go well, when favourite over 1m6f on heavy on final start last term; close second with first-time cheekpieces at Goodwood (2m, good) on latest outing, however, is a notable positive.
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7th

7

(7)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Solar Pass

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Andrew Balding

Flopped when favourite kept to Chester last time; otherwise knocking at the door since wearing cheekpieces and has Goodwood form; however, she is still seeking a first success on turf.

8/1

7th

3

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Solar Pass

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Both wins on the AW but runner-up in five of her seven races on the grass, the last two over C&D; clearly on a high enough mark but looks sure to give her running.

13/8

2nd

5

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Solar Pass

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Dual AW winner (1m/1m4f); runner-up twice since upped to 2m, returned to turf and fitted with cheekpieces last month, more recently behind a progressive rival here (good; also suited by good to soft); good chance.

7/2

14/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 34244-

Last run: 259 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
5-19 on AW and 0-9 on turf; twice close up over 1m4f on turf last year, including off this mark at Chester, but is also a dual 1m6f winner on AW and has at least one piece of 2m form in that sphere; a case can be made if he's tuned up sufficiently after 259 days off; the market may guide.
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2

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heathen

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jennie Candlish

Of his five AW wins, two have come at this track, one over today's distance; respectable third at Chester (2m, good) on his reappearance in May but needs to be at the top of his game here as he is 5lb above his last winning mark.

6/1

Form: 49151-

Last run: 254 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
11.6f and 1m6f handicap winner last year for the Gosdens; however, soundly beaten on both attempts over hurdles for new yard this spring, given wind surgery in between; player if he can tap back into those 2025 performances.
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5th

1

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Kuredu King

10st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Donald McCain

All starts this term in Class 4s; fairly consistent and he got over a blip on penultimate start when beaten 4l at Chester (12.5f, soft; stays this trip) three weeks ago; edging down the weights and drops in class.

8/1

7th

6

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:42 Chester

Kuredu King

11st 1lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Both wins were for the Gosden yard; no closer than 5l in three handicaps here since May (1m4f-2m) and needs to raise his game with blinkers switched for cheekpieces (they have done little for him previously).

10/1

4th

3

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Kuredu King

9st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Donald McCain

Won 11.6f and 1m6f (good to soft) handicaps last year for the Gosden yard; Flat reappearance fourth over C&D in May was respectable but two lesser displays (1m6f/1m4f) have followed; others have more pressing claims.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-3524

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Sole win (22 races) was on AW in June 2024; five seconds on turf and bang there on AW (1m3f/1m4f) on last two starts before 30,000gns sale (left Alan King) in April, but this is the first time he's gone beyond that on Flat.
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6th

5

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Midnight Rumble

9st 12lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

1-22 for Alan King, with his sole win in June 2024; had a respectable first two runs for new yard over C&D this season, before tailed off on good to firm at York four weeks ago; now 6lb below his peak mark.

12/1

13th

2

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Midnight Rumble

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

His sole win came back in June 2024 but he often runs well and was third of seven at Chester (2m, good) four weeks ago on his second stable start; might be in with an each-way shout.

16/1

3rd

2

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Midnight Rumble

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Much respected on his form for Alan King, for all that he was 1-22 for that yard; following a 30,000gns sale he ran okay over C&D on last month's stable debut, but no more than that.

10/1

Form: 23-437

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Sole win (19 races) was a novice in 2023; running respectably this term, drawn wide when never able to challenge in the Chester Plate last time; competitively handicapped but probably not the percentage call.
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5th

4

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:33 Newmarket (July)

Imperial Sovereign

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

On a long losing sequence, being 0-21 since debut win; however, beat all bar a subsequent scorer last time, over 1m6f at Chester, and appears to hold a fighting chance off the same mark, which is 22lb lower than his peak one.

9/2

2nd

2

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

17:32 Chester

Imperial Sovereign

9st 12lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Philip Kirby

No wins since an odds-on debut success for Karl Burke back in 2023; well handicapped on his old form but he's been well held in his last three runs including over 1m6f at York (good) two weeks ago; down the list.

9/1

4th

4

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 4

15:38 York

Imperial Sovereign

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

No wins since an odds-on debut success for Karl Burke back in 2023 but he's run with credit on plenty of occasions; that wasn't the case at Chester last time, however, and on balance he's opposable despite this career-low mark.

12/1

Form: 43-459

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
6-19 on AW but 0-10 on turf; none of her turf form matches this mark and her second here last September was on heavy going; blinkered latest; while moving back up from 1m4f should help, others have more pressing claims.
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4th

4

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Dance Time

9st 13lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David Loughnane

Six-time AW winner but she's 0-13 on turf; chased home a lightly raced 3yo at Carlisle (1m6f, good) on her penultimate start, though, and she has form on a testing surface; no surprise to see her in the shake-up.

4/1

3rd

4

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dance Time

10st 0lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

All six wins have been on AW, the latest over C&D last November off 3lb lower; not so good on turf but was runner up at Carlisle (1m6f, good) last Tuesday which holds her in good stead for this return to AW.

13/2

2nd

4

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 4

16:45 Carlisle

Dance Time

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: David Loughnane

A three-time AW scorer (at up to 1m6f) in 2025; largely in good form this season and recorded a solid third of 11 over C&D in June; not out of things after a break.

13/2

8/1

Form: 34122- BF

Last run: 236 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Small-field Lingfield maiden last August was his only win but he was on the premises in nearly all his handicaps; tried various headgear on last five starts and switches it again on this first run since leaving Ralph Beckett for 90,000gns in October; unraced beyond 1m4f but staying trips are worth exploring and he has a competitive mark.
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2nd

8

4th Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:01 Uttoxeter

Venezuelan

11st 3lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

Quite useful (RPR 91) at up to 1m4f on Flat for previous yard but less solid on his form over further for current stable; still one of the better horses in this field, assuming he takes to hurdles.

7/1

8th

6

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Venezuelan

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Gary Hanmer

Edging down weights for new yard; first three of those four runs were here and the second piece of form (2m, good; unraced on softer) gives him a chance.

11/1

8th

3

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Venezuelan

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Gary Hanmer

Edging down the weights and the return to a more galloping track could help, but his claims aren't compelling based on what he's shown at Chester this year on his three starts for a new yard.

20/1

Form: 6610-7

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Savrola, Percy Jones

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £3.10
Straight Forecast £3.73
Tricast £21.79
Trifecta £17.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Believitanducan

The Times:

Solar Pass

D Express:

Venezuelan

TOPSPEED:

Percy Jones

Telegraph:

Solar Pass

The Sun:

Solar Pass

RP RATINGS:

Believitanducan

POSTDATA:

Believitanducan

The Guardian:

Believitanducan

Daily Mail:

Believitanducan

Daily Mirror:

Believitanducan

The Star:

Believitanducan

Daily Record:

Believitanducan