June 27 / 17.50 Chester

17.50

Good

Schweppes Cherry Pepper Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 4f 63y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Schweppes Cherry Pepper Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 448-21 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has won five on the Flat at up to 1m6f; off the mark for this Flat season when winning at Salisbury by 4.5l 13 days ago; up 6lb but a contender.
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4th

1

(4)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Bath

Taritino

9st 12lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Dual hurdle and dual Flat winner this year; probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but his recent defeat on soft ground is excusable; enters each-way calculations.

16/1

6th

10

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Goodwood

Taritino

9st 5lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

More wins this year, two over hurdles and two on the Flat (about 1m4f, good), but perhaps found out by a career-high mark at Ascot and Lingfield (back at 1m6f, good to firm) since; probably has work to do again.

16/1

4th

3

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Lingfield

Taritino

9st 13lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Having a fine year with success over hurdles and on the Flat (1m4f; stays this far), while latest fourth at Ascot was very respectable; solid claims.

5/2

9/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4313-5

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Went up 29lb for his four wins last season; wasn't at his best on first Flat run this year when last of five at Ripon (had been running well over hurdles); bit to prove.
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2nd

2

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

17:25 Chester

Spartan Times

9st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

A four-time Flat scorer at around 1m2f in 2025; also successful over hurdles at Uttoxeter in May and back in good form in this sphere, when fourth of 11 over 1m4f here a week ago; very much one to consider.

15/2

4th

10

(9)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:42 Chester

Spartan Times

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won over hurdles in May; runner-up over C&D in June but only sixth behind Nibras Gold the following month; could still go well, having finished second in a division of this last year.

8/1

6th

6

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Chester

Spartan Times

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

Productive on Flat and over hurdles since early last summer; creditable second, one place in front of L'Eagle Aid who admittedly came from a poorer position, over C&D most recently; major contender.

7/2

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 16-566 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has won three races, the latest over C&D off this mark last July (good); just fair form this term, last time finishing 5l sixth to Patagonia Girl (runs in the 4.45) over C&D (good).
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1

(6)

24th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

LEagle Aid

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Went back-to-back last summer (about 1m4f, AW/good) but the handicapper has been winning the argument since; soft ground provides a possible excuse at Beverley last time but others are still preferred.

6/1

6th

1

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

14:20 Beverley

LEagle Aid

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Went back-to-back last summer (about 1m4f, AW/good) and he's been beaten 3l or less on his last four starts, including in first-time cheekpieces (retained) four weeks ago; soft ground would be an unknown but he's below his last winning mark and drops back down in grade.

6/1

3rd

6

(6)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

14:10 Chester

LEagle Aid

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

One of three wins came over C&D in July of last year (promoted after dead-heating); solid runs in his last three races, two at Chester; tactically versatile and should be in the mix; first-time headgear.

6/1

11/2

Form: 18-043

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has won four of his 17 turf races at up to 1m2f; respectable 2.75l third of 18 at York last time (1m2.5f good); interesting, although pulled hard and didn't seem to get home on only previous try at 1m4f.
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2nd

8

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Newmarket

Triple Force

10st 8lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Craig Lidster

Won this race under Eireann Cagney last year (good ground); 7lb higher this time around but was placed off today's mark in 18-runner York handicap (10.2f, good) in June; bold defence likely.

11/2

4th

4

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Chester

Triple Force

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Has won four of his 17 turf races at up to 1m2f; respectable 2.75l third of 18 at York last time (1m2.5f good); interesting, although pulled hard and didn't seem to get home on only previous try at 1m4f.

11/2

25/1

Form: 202-04

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; eight-race maiden; hasn't run to his best on the AW for Phil Kirby, but may fare better back on turf.
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5th

7

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Chester

Atheneum

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Ex-Irish; eight-race maiden; hasn't run to his best on the AW for Phil Kirby, but may fare better back on turf.

25/1

4th

4

(2)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Atheneum

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

Seven-race maiden who finished runner-up in two of his six starts on turf in Ireland last summer (both over this trip), but failed to beat a rival on stable debut/reappearance at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) last month; something to prove.

13/2

10th

6

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Atheneum

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Philip Kirby

Second at Killarney (1m6f) last summer in two of three Irish handicaps for John Joseph Murphy, trying cheekpieces when short-headed on latest outing (good); off 210 days but this lightly raced AW newcomer needs a second look.

9/1

15/2

Form: 558-83 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has won four times on the AW but is 0-23 on turf, although has been placed on 12 occasions; decent third at Bath last time (1m6f, good); each-way chance; cheekpieces now tried.
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3rd

4

(7)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Bath

Percy Jones

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

Gained all four wins on Tapeta at Wolverhampton (1m4f-2m) but posted good effort when staying-on third behind Curran over C&D (good) in June and is largely consistent; probably won't be far away.

16/1

2nd

2

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Percy Jones

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

In form having made the frame in most starts this term, close fourth over C&D on penultimate; has never won away from Wolverhampton but can't be dismissed off current mark.

9/1

7th
3 (7)
Oman

5/1

Form: 278414 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
His five wins include two here, the second over this trip on fast ground in May 2024; versatile, though, for his latest win was over 1m1f at Goodwood last month (good to soft) and last run was when fourth over 7.5f here (soft); chance back up in trip.
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5th

1

(9)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 5

14:47 Chester

Oman

10st 2lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Two course wins over further; won a Goodwood handicap (1m1f, good to soft) in June off this mark; not so good since but a revival would be no surprise.

12/1

6th

7

(2)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Oman

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Carroll

Has competitive course form, including a respectable fourth over the extended 7f in June; this is more his trip but he needs to bounce back from two forgettable runs at 1m4f (here) and 9.4f (AW).

16/1

Form: 4-541

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo; off the mark in a Lingfield maiden last time (1m2f; soft); this step up in trip may well suit him and could go well on handicap debut.
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8th

5

(8)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

18:28 Salisbury

Relentless Hero

9st 6lb

J: William Carver

T: Andrew Balding

Made all in Lingfield maiden (1m2f, soft) in June, his fourth start, but all three subsequent handicap runs were very disappointing; hood removed after one use; leap of faith required to support him.

12/1

8th

2

(8)

26th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:51 Kempton (AW)

Relentless Hero

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Entered handicaps on the back of breakthrough win but has twice failed to beat a rival; could do with settling better and the fitting of headgear (hood) might help with that; trainer also runs Lord Mayor.

16/1

5th

3

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

13:50 Haydock

Relentless Hero

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Steady improvement first four starts, winning Lingfield maiden (1m2f, soft) in June; didn't give his running when last of eight on handicap debut at Chester six weeks ago, but he's in good hands and may well bounce back.

4/1

Non-runners

Condotti

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.60
Straight Forecast £15.63
Tricast £57.75
Trifecta £50.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Oman

LAMBOURN:

Relentless Hero

The Guardian:

Condotti

TOPSPEED:

Atheneum

The Times:

L'Eagle Aid

Telegraph:

Triple Force

Daily Record:

Taritino

D Express:

Relentless Hero

The Star:

Relentless Hero

Daily Mirror:

Condotti

RP RATINGS:

Oman

POSTDATA:

Oman

Daily Mail:

Oman

The Sun:

Oman