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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1st

7

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Believitanducan

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Alan King

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.

2/1

1st

8

(13)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Believitanducan

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Alan King

Placed in all four staying handicaps (includes 2m win) for Jessica Macey in 2024; three hurdle wins since joining this yard and a good effort on the Flat when second at Kempton (2m, AW) in April 2025; respected on his return to this sphere.

6/1

3rd

6

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 5y

Class 3

16:10 Warwick

Believitanducan

11st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Failed to fire at Kempton last time (2m5f, good) but seemed suited by the step up to 2m4f (soft) the run before when the front two pulled clear; 3-6 as a hurdler and won't mind getting back on a slower surface; considered.

13/2

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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2nd

10

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Solar Pass

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

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.

4/1

2nd

6

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Goodwood

Solar Pass

8st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Both wins have been on AW and latest was on her Southwell reappearance (1m4f) in March; only 3lb higher than for that win but she faded at Wolverhampton (1m6f) last time and is untried at this trip; comes with risks attached and she's not been easy to predict in handicaps; first-time cheekpieces.

5/1

5th

5

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

15:18 Wolverhampton (AW)

Solar Pass

9st 4lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Andrew Balding

Unexposed filly who has proved consistent on the AW (721421), doubling her tally with a game success at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) last month after 182 days off (third and fourth won next time); only 3lb higher and has run well over this far on turf; major player.

11/8

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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3rd

9

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Heathen

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Jennie Candlish

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.

14/1

6

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Heathen

11st 3lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Jennie Candlish

Below best at York in June and since left David O'Meara for 20,000gns; an assured stayer who is capable off this mark and could have a part to play.

8/1

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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4th

3

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Kuredu King

9st 13lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Donald McCain

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.

12/1

4th

4

10th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:03 Sedgefield

Kuredu King

10st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Two-time Flat winner at up to 1m6f, including on good, when with the Gosdens (RPR 87); 20-1 and never seriously involved on hurdles and stable debut at Huntingdon (2m, good) last month; since had wind surgery; more needed.

10/1

8th

14

11th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:58 Huntingdon

Kuredu King

10st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Proved suited by the fitting of blinkers in last three Flat starts for the Gosdens, winning twice (11.5f/1m6f); removal of headgear is a possible negative but he otherwise brings potential to this code; check the betting for further guidance.

8/1

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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5th

1

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Midnight Rumble

10st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

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.

12/1

4th

8

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

15:30 Kempton (AW)

Midnight Rumble

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Sole win in 1m2f Lingfield AW handicap nearly two years ago; has been running well since back on AW of late but it's pushing it to call him well handicapped in this competitive race.

8/1

2nd

2

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Midnight Rumble

9st 10lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Alan King

On a losing run but he comes here in good nick, coming out on top of the pace-setters when fifth of ten in 1m4f Wolverhampton handicap 39 days ago; he holds solid claims off a 2lb lower mark.

8/1

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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6th

5

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Imperial Sovereign

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Philip Kirby

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.

7/1

7th

11

(15)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Imperial Sovereign

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

Sole win (18 races) was a novice in 2023; ended 2025 bang there in two AW handicaps (2m/1m6f) and ran respectably on both starts this term, back on good ground latest, but drawn wide and others are preferred.

16/1

3rd

4

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Nottingham

Imperial Sovereign

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

Sole win (17 races) was a novice event in 2023; ended 2025 when bang there in two AW handicaps (2m/1m6f) and he wasn't disgraced behind Rock N Roll Pinkie on recent return, but not the percentage call.

13/2

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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7th

8

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Dance Time

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David Loughnane

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.

8/1

9th

11

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Dance Time

9st 6lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: David Loughnane

6-19 on AW but 0-9 on turf; came second here (1m6f, heavy) in September but returns to turf on a 5lb higher mark, and still has something to prove on this surface; sports first-time blinkers.

16/1

5th

7

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Dance Time

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Loughnane

Mainly consistent on the AW and was only around half a length behind Shrimp Shady when fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last month, but she finished last of 14 in this race last year which does leave her with a bit to prove.

10/1

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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8th

2

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Venezuelan

9st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Hanmer

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.

8/1

1

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Venezuelan

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Good runs in handicaps at Newmarket (1m2f) and Ascot (1m4f; first-time blinkers retained since) before running away with a small-field 1m3f maiden at Lingfield; obvious claims.

5/6

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