July 11 / 17.00 Chester

17.00

Good

Minuty, The Spirit Of Saint-Tropez Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 4f 63y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Minuty, The Spirit Of Saint-Tropez Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 16152- D

Last run: 301 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Seems in form having posted a couple of creditable efforts over fences this year (May/June); close second over C&D when last seen on the Flat ten months ago; capable of taking a serious hand.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

16:25 Brighton

Nibras Gold

10st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: James Owen

Versatile 8yo who ran well in two chases this spring and returned to the Flat with game win from the front at Chester (1m4f, good) last month; nudged up only 1lb for that and can make another bold bid here.

9/2

1st

2

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Chester

Nibras Gold

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Seems in form having posted a couple of creditable efforts over fences this year (May/June); close second over C&D when last seen on the Flat ten months ago; capable of taking a serious hand.

100/30

3rd

2

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

15:15 Stratford

Nibras Gold

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Runner-up in three of his four chases, most recently at Bangor (2m1f, good; well clear of third) last month, after a layoff; also suited by this track and can make his presence felt again.

11/4

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 212840 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Drops back in trip/grade having never landed a blow in the Northumberland Vase last time; broadly consistent otherwise this term and won at Musselburgh (12.5f) in April; 4lb higher now, though.
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2nd

2

(9)

25th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Fast Fred

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Won here (1m4f, good) in April; beaten a head at Chester (1m4f, good) last month and again finished second at Haydock (1m6f, good) last time; ran well over an extended 2m at York last season and could be involved.

10/1

2nd

2

(8)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:18 Haydock

Fast Fred

11st 2lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Phillip Makin

Winner off 4lb lower at Musselburgh in April (1m4f, good) and back to form when runner-up at Chester last time (1m4f, good); seems to stay 1m6f so could go well.

4/1

2nd

1

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Chester

Fast Fred

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Phillip Makin

Drops back in trip/grade having never landed a blow in the Northumberland Vase last time; broadly consistent otherwise this term and won at Musselburgh (12.5f) in April; 4lb higher now, though.

13/2

25/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 630158 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has a much better strike-rate on AW than on grass; soundly beaten off his lower turf mark returned to this sphere last time; opposed.
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1st

1

(4)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:34 Leicester

Robusto

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in April and close third at Chester (1m4f, good) four weeks ago; this 6yo could give another good account but is taking on some unexposed 3yos and may well be vulnerable.

13/2

3rd

7

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Chester

Robusto

8st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has a much better strike-rate on AW than on grass; soundly beaten off his lower turf mark returned to this sphere last time; opposed.

25/1

8th

8

(8)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

20:35 Newbury

Robusto

9st 6lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won a four-runner race at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) as a 3yo, but all five wins since have come on the AW; rated 9lb lower on grass but still hard to warm to on a rare turf appearance.

16/1

Form: 4-4263 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Registered his last win off 1lb higher at Windsor a year ago; consistent since, mostly making the frame; successful in two of his last three attempts in Class 5; solid claims back down in grade.
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4th

5

(6)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

18:18 Windsor

Just An Hour

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

On a losing run but he's proving consistent this season and posted a solid third of six in 1m2f handicap here two weeks ago; this course winner ought to be thereabouts once more.

7/1

3rd

2

(1)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Windsor

Just An Hour

9st 12lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Consistent 6yo who was placed at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) last month and remains 1lb lower than when scoring over C&D (good to firm) just over a year ago; ought to be right in the thick of things.

7/2

3rd

1

(9)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:48 Newbury

Just An Hour

11st 2lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

Consistent 6yo who was beaten under 1l when fourth of eight at Chester (extended 1m4f, good) 12 days ago and will be fine over this shorter trip; likely to be on the premises again.

4/1

Form: 6-5663 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Well suited by about 1m4f; form over C&D features a success (off current mark) in this race last year and resurgent effort, doing well to finish third having been slowly away then come from a difficult position, in latest start; respected.
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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

3rd

3

(4)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

16:12 Catterick

LEagle Aid

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Gradually coming back to form this term and last two efforts, both at Chester, can be marked up (met late trouble latest); remains on last winning mark and he is 1-1 over C&D (novice success two years ago); respected assuming fortune is back on his side.

7/4

5th

3

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Chester

LEagle Aid

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Well suited by about 1m4f; form over C&D features a success (off current mark) in this race last year and resurgent effort, doing well to finish third having been slowly away then come from a difficult position, in latest start; respected.

7/2

Form: 313-52

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

2nd

6

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Chester

Spartan Times

9st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

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.

9/1

5th

3

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Spartan Times

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Notched four Flat wins last year, including over 1m3f here on good; returned from a break to win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, good) this month; only a fair fourth at Aintree since but still respected back on the Flat.

5/2

Form: 012285

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has a modest strike-rate for current yard but is technically unexposed over today's trip; creditable second at Musselburgh (12.5f) in May in sole attempt beyond 1m2f; could go well off bottom weight.
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5th

3

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Spirit Catcher

9st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Philip Kirby

Bounced back to form with win off much-reduced mark at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in April and came second on his next two outings; not seen to best effect when held up in steadily run race at Chester last month, but has quickly dropped back to a workable mark; high on the list.

8/1

7th

8

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Chester

Spirit Catcher

8st 11lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Philip Kirby

Has a modest strike-rate for current yard but is technically unexposed over today's trip; creditable second at Musselburgh (12.5f) in May in sole attempt beyond 1m2f; could go well off bottom weight.

9/1

Form: 6666-6 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Finished last of six at Ripon on stable/seasonal debut but is interesting assuming he's back in better form with the outing under his belt; dual winner off higher marks at Chester; check the betting,
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4th

1

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:18 Haydock

Dream Harder

11st 3lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Ex-Ian Williams; first win for current yard with first-time tongue-tie at Epsom last week (1m4f, good to firm), quickening up well after not getting best of runs; could go well with a 4lb penalty although below par two previous runs at 1m6f.

13/2

1st

2

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 5

18:40 Epsom

Dream Harder

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Loughnane

Signed off for Ian Williams with below-par AW run in the autumn and finished last on both turf starts for new stable this year; on good mark now but needs first-time tongue-tie to aid a return to form.

12/1

8th

4

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Chester

Dream Harder

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Mark Loughnane

Finished last of six at Ripon on stable/seasonal debut but is interesting assuming he's back in better form with the outing under his belt; dual winner off higher marks at Chester; check the betting,

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £31.50
Straight Forecast £30.49
Tricast £197.12
Trifecta £199.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

L'Eagle Aid

POSTDATA:

Nibras Gold

D Express:

Spartan Times

RP RATINGS:

Dream Harder

WEST COUNTRY:

Just An Hour

The Sun:

Spartan Times

The Times:

L'Eagle Aid

Telegraph:

L'Eagle Aid

Daily Mail:

L'Eagle Aid

The Star:

L'Eagle Aid

TOPSPEED:

Dream Harder

NEWMARKET:

Nibras Gold

The Guardian:

Nibras Gold

Daily Mirror:

Nibras Gold

Daily Record:

Nibras Gold