June 12 / 13.30 Chester

13.30

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Allington Hughes Law Bicentenary Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (Special Rider Conditions)

  • Prize money: £7333.5
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Allington Hughes Law Bicentenary Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (Special Rider Conditions)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.40
  • Place: £4.50

Form: 333304

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2024 but largely in decent nick this season until tried visored when fourth of five at Lingfield (6f) 13 days ago; tongue strap/cheekpieces are refitted here and he's the sort to bounce back.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Kempton (AW)

Mission Command

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jennie Candlish

Coped well with the return to 6f when making all at Wolverhampton five weeks ago; that was only a claimer and he didn't need to be at his very best but he's landed a good draw from which to attack.

6/1

1st

8

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:57 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mission Command

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jennie Candlish

A bit to prove in the reapplied visor and back over 6f, with his last win coming at 7f; badly drawn last time at Chester but disappointed the run before as well.

14/1

7th

5

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Mission Command

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

Ended a long losing run when scoring over 7f here (good to soft) last month but he wasn't in the same form at Epsom last week; has bit to prove again after that and he hasn't had much luck with the draw.

14/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 338-31 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Readily landed 7f handicap at Newcastle (fourth success there) 24 days ago; can't be ruled out on a rare turf start despite a 5lb weights rise.
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5th

11

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Kings School

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Newcastle regular (four wins) but well held in both visits here; still 4lb above his last winning mark and others make greater appeal.

14/1

8th

14

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Kings School

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Gemma Tutty

Four-time AW winner, the latest at Newcastle (7f) in May, and good second at Chester (7f, good to soft) in June; however, only fifth of ten at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last time and has to leave that run behind if he's to get off the mark on turf at the seventh attempt.

33/1

5th

1

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Kings School

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

All four wins at Newcastle but nothing wrong with latest second at Chester, especially as he missed the break; good chance off 1lb higher.

13/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 130112 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Is enjoying a fine season and he racked up a fifth victory at Redcar (7f) in May; posted another very good effort with second of ten in 7f Newcastle handicap 24 days ago so he's a likely player once more.
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10th

9

(3)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Lord Capulet

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Five wins this year, with first four on AW and latest on turf at Redcar (7f, good) in May; placed twice since that last success but he didn't shine at Doncaster last time and he looks weighted near best off this mark.

16/1

6th

4

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Lord Capulet

10st 0lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Kevin Ryan

Had a good season already and Toby Moore's claim is welcomed when he might be a shade high in the weights now; beaten 2l at Chester last time, just behind King's School whom he beat the time before.

13/2

3rd

4

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Lord Capulet

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Is enjoying a fine season and he racked up a fifth victory at Redcar (7f) in May; posted another very good effort with second of ten in 7f Newcastle handicap 24 days ago so he's a likely player once more.

5/2

Form: 8-8805 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who got back on track in first-time cheekpieces with fifth of ten in 1m Carlisle handicap 13 days ago; not out of things with headgear retained.
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5

(12)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Moon Beginnings

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Made a winning debut at Chester (7f, good) last September but he's 0-9 since and has form figures of 8805489 in handicaps; now 18lb lower than for his opening mark but he needs a big turnaround back at this trip; eyeshields removed.

12/1

9th

8

(10)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Moon Beginnings

9st 8lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

0-8 since his winning debut here last September (7f); last two runs have also been here at about 7f and neither was wildly encouraging (in cheekpieces then an eyeshield); bit to prove, including stamina for this far.

12/1

33/1

Form: -44407

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Scored at Ripon (6f) last June but yet to hit top form this season, undergoing wind surgery before coming in seventh of ten in 6f Pontefract handicap four days ago; others appeal more.
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3rd

8

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Hectic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Inconsistent and hard to win with; better over C&D early in the month but typically failed to build on it at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago (said to have been unsuited by racing wide throughout from stall 9); Dicko The Legend looks his yard's best shot.

16/1

9th

6

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hectic

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

Just 3-34 but ran better when third of ten at Southwell (6f, AW) 11 days ago; place possibilities.

13/2

3rd

4

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:16 Southwell (AW)

Hectic

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

C&D winner in October 2024 and 5lb lower than when last successful, but hasn't lately shaped like a winner waiting to happen (underwent wind surgery before penultimate outing); stable also runs Ottawa.

10/1

Form: 36545- D

Last run: 272 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
A fair and largely reliable 7f winner in 2025; has his first run for nine months here but he has won off a break so is no forlorn hope.
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4th

15

(15)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Be Frank

9st 3lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Ian Williams

He's on a competitive mark on last season's best form at up to 1m and didn't run badly when sixth of 11 at Chester (7f, good to soft) on his reappearance in June; however, that's been his sole outing this term and others arrive with more pressing claims.

16/1

Form: 3109-0 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Course specialist who also took this contest in 2023 (for Lucy Turner); off seven months and not seen to best effect (caught wide) when beating one here (6f) on his return last month; it would come as no surprise to see him play a prominent role now.
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9th

8

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Paws For Thought

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Donald McCain

Six-time course winner who is versatile trip-wise but all of his wins have been on good or slower and last two have been in the mud; on a dangerous mark but he didn't fire in his three runs this season; has often worn cheekpieces but is now blinkered first time; non-runner here (7.35) on Friday.

25/1

Form: 4443-7 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer who made a promising return from a poor draw when seventh of 22 in 7f York handicap four weeks ago; figures on a handy-looking mark now and he's interesting.
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1st

1

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:45 Pontefract

Spirit Genie

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jennie Candlish

Multiple winner at up to 8.5f on good or slower; on the slide in three starts this season but this combination of a drop in grade and new headgear may prompt a resurgence; return to shorter is also a plus; shortlisted.

7/2

12th

6

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Spirit Genie

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Jennie Candlish

Five-time winner on a handy mark but it's been a quiet start to this season and, even if back on song, looks vulnerable to stronger stayers over this far; the return of a visor might be no bad thing.

14/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 42-090 D

Last run: 98 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
A fair 7f scorer for Charlie Clover in 2025; little show in a trio of runs in Meydan for Jane Chapple-Hyam early this year though; since changed hands for 10,000gns and he starts out for another new yard with more needed in first-timne cheekpieces.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

6

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

Calyxoh

10st 1lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Patrick Morris

He's 1-22 overall but came from rear to finish third behind a major improver over 1m at Newmarket three weeks ago (good to firm); should have some part to play.

14/1

3rd

4

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Newmarket (July)

Calyxoh

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Patrick Morris

On dangerous mark but he's generally struggled this year except for a fair third in a Chester handicap (7.6f, good) last month; had tough task in a claimer last time but he's now 1-21 and others are more convincing

12/1

11/1

Form: 23-884 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2024 but he took a step back in the right direction with fourth of ten in 7f Doncaster handicap last month; needs considering off a 2lb lower mark with Eireann Cagney up.
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6th

3

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Maxi Boy

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Only turf win was at Yarmouth on his debut in 2019 (6f, good to firm); best runs this season have been over 6f/7f here, including last time when 2.5l fourth over 6f; each-way chance.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Maxi Boy

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Fionn McSharry

Regressive since returning from almost a year off and has struggled in a couple of runs back on turf (said to have been restless in the stalls last time); this is easier than he's used to, dropping back from 7f, but he has it to prove now.

10/1

11th

11

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Maxi Boy

10st 4lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Fionn McSharry

Winless since 2024 but he took a step back in the right direction with fourth of ten in 7f Doncaster handicap last month; needs considering off a 2lb lower mark with Eireann Cagney up.

11/1

Form: 71496- CD

Last run: 163 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £100.90
Straight Forecast £80.92
Tricast £288.80
Trifecta £438.50

Selections

Telegraph:

Moon Beginnings

The Sun:

King's School

The Guardian:

Maxi Boy

POSTDATA:

Mission Command

The Times:

Calyxoh

RP RATINGS:

Kindest Nation

SPOTLIGHT:

Spirit Genie

The Star:

Paws For Thought

D Express:

Moon Beginnings

Daily Mirror:

Moon Beginnings

Daily Record:

King's School

Daily Mail:

Maxi Boy