August 02 / 15.52 Chester

15.52

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Disney’s High School Musical At Lowry Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Disney’s High School Musical At Lowry Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 30-150 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Produced a smart turn of foot to defy a wide draw in a C&D handicap in May; unplaced twice since but her potential hasn't been dimmed, looking stretched by the trip on rain-softened ground at Epsom and then doing best of her group at Royal Ascot; drawn widest again but this mark is unlikely to prove beyond her.
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4th

7

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Dance In The Storm

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Has raced exclusively at 7f, winning four of her 12 starts; overcame a wide draw and trouble in running to win at Chester (7f, good) three weeks ago, showing a bright turn of foot and having more in hand than the 1l winning margin might suggest; up 4lb ahead of this belated first 6f run but the way she travels through her races offers serious encouragement that she will improve for it; tops the list.

5/1

1st

5

(10)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Dance In The Storm

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Produced a smart turn of foot to defy a wide draw in a C&D handicap in May; unplaced twice since but her potential hasn't been dimmed, looking stretched by the trip on rain-softened ground at Epsom and then doing best of her group at Royal Ascot; drawn widest again but this mark is unlikely to prove beyond her.

5/2

17th

15

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Dance In The Storm

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Developing into a useful 7f filly and did well to win at Chester (good) on seasonal debut, having been drawn wide and come from quite a difficult position; below-par favourite at Epsom on softer ground since but it may be best to forgive that effort; still of interest.

10/1

9/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 4-4408 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 10lb lower mark; as good as ever when fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (7f, Listed) in March but has found it tougher going since; apprentice's claim is useful but he still has little margin for error off this mark.
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3rd

1

(5)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Palmar Bay

10st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ralph Beckett

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 10lb lower mark; as good as ever when fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (7f, Listed) in March but has found it tougher going since; apprentice's claim is useful but he still has little margin for error off this mark.

9/1

8th

3

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Palmar Bay

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ralph Beckett

Comfortable winner of a C&D handicap (good to firm) last August; better than ever when a close fourth in a Listed event at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March but he's been well held in both subsequent runs and latest was in a C&D; has bit to prove again and this looks a tough task on the figures.

14/1

4th
6 (3)
Khafiz

10/1

Form: 3-5004 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Yet to win a handicap but he is easing down the weights and his stable debut at York (1m, good to firm) was encouraging; well drawn back at 7f and he's one to consider.
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7th

7

(8)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Khafiz

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Down the field in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon three weeks ago but that was 6f and today's trip should suit better; shaped well over 1m here on stable debut and he's 5lb lower today; not impossible.

16/1

12th

5

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Khafiz

8st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Roger Fell

Won twice in novice company (7f) for Roger Varian; yet to win a handicap but he has run two sound races (1m and 7f) for his new stable; returns to 6f for the first time since his debut and he should have enough pace to cope.

10/1

4th

6

(3)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Khafiz

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Yet to win a handicap but he is easing down the weights and his stable debut at York (1m, good to firm) was encouraging; well drawn back at 7f and he's one to consider.

10/1

Form: 520293

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won twice on AW (6f) as a 2yo; his best run this season came at Chester when a close second over 7.6f at the May meeting; good third at Hamilton last month (first run after a gelding operation); each-way shout.
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6th

7

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

Monarchs Gold

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two 6f wins as a 2yo; several creditable efforts this season but has looked held by the handicapper, fifth over this trip at Chester four weeks ago; needs something extra.

12/1

5th

9

(7)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Monarchs Gold

9st 2lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won twice on AW (6f) as a 2yo; his best run this season came at Chester when a close second over 7.6f at the May meeting; good third at Hamilton last month (first run after a gelding operation); each-way shout.

11/2

3rd

5

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 2

15:25 Hamilton

Monarchs Gold

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two 6f AW wins as a juvenile and he nearly pulled off a step up in trip when going down narrowly at Chester (extended 7f, good) in May; had no chance of getting involved after getting badly hampered on the rail at Epsom in June; gelded since; open to some improvement but he's another trying a new trip.

9/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 018009 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Eight course wins to his name, the latest in May (5f, good) off a 2lb lower mark; had form over 7f in his youth but this year's two C&D runs haven't been convincing.
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2nd

1

(9)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Roman Dragon

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

C&D win at the May meeting off a 1lb higher mark; not so good since, including when well backed over 6f here three weeks ago; conditions should be fine but a lower draw would have been preferred.

6/1

7th

1

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Roman Dragon

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hugo Palmer

Back to the mark off which he won a 5f handicap at the May meeting; not had optimal conditions since but returning to 6f and dropping in class could see a revival from this eight-time course winner.

5/1

6th

3

(6)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Roman Dragon

9st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Eight course wins to his name, the latest in May (5f, good) off a 2lb lower mark; had form over 7f in his youth but this year's two C&D runs haven't been convincing.

16/1

Form: 02-494 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Promiment racer who is well drawn to attack; three creditable runs here for his new stable in 2026 but others appeal as being better treated.
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7th

10

(1)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Miami Matrix

8st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Promiment racer who is well drawn to attack; three creditable runs here for his new stable in 2026 but others appeal as being better treated.

8/1

4th

2

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Miami Matrix

10st 1lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Overall record of 3-11 but he's not been easy to predict; finished down the field here when last seen in May but he's now only 1lb higher than when completing a double in this race last year; cheekpieces are reapplied after a short break and he needs a close look on this drop back in grade.

9/2

9th

11

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Miami Matrix

8st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Patrick Morris

Two course wins (7.6f) for Hugo Palmer last summer; respectable fourth on this month's stable debut; should give his running but perhaps vulnerable for win purposes.

9/1

8th
8 (9)
Korker

10/1

Form: -08064

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run but he has dropped to a dangerous mark and his latest Newcastle run confirmed he retains a good chunk of ability, surging to the front 1f out but failing to see out the stiff 7f; this easier test should suit and he can't be discounted.
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8th

3

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Korker

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Hasn't won for a good while now but subsequent Newcastle run confirmed he retains a good chunk of ability and he was drawn wide last time at Chester; appealingly handicapped and enjoys slow ground, so unwise to ignore.

11/1

8th

8

(9)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Korker

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

On a long losing run but he has dropped to a dangerous mark and his latest Newcastle run confirmed he retains a good chunk of ability, surging to the front 1f out but failing to see out the stiff 7f; this easier test should suit and he can't be discounted.

10/1

4th

8

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Korker

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Slow starter; on a long losing run; creditable effort at Chester four weeks ago but this stiff 7f isn't sure to suit.

20/1

Form: 14-056

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Group 3 win in Germany (6f, soft) last August; not at his best this year but the handicapper is cutting him some slack; stamina for 7f, even around here, has to be taken on trust.
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7th

6

(9)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

The Strikin Viking

9st 7lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Group 3 win in Germany (6f, soft) last August; not at his best this year but there have been excuses on last two starts (returning from a break, then 7f) and the handicapper is cutting him some slack; return to sprinting will help and he is on a dangerous mark; revival possible.

50/1

9th

2

(4)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

The Strikin Viking

10st 2lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Group 3 win in Germany (6f, soft) last August; not at his best this year but the handicapper is cutting him some slack; stamina for 7f, even around here, has to be taken on trust.

25/1

6th

1

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

The Strikin Viking

10st 2lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Has been on his travels, winning a Group 3 at Baden-Baden (6f, soft) last August but finishing unplaced at Woodbine, Meydan and Doha in the meantime; returns from another five months off and hard to know how well handicapped he is; stable also runs Garfield Shadow.

10/1

Form: 214-10 D BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Three 7f wins in 2025; impressive dropped to 6f at Newcastle in March but he disappointed as favourite back at Newcastle five weeks ago; the penultimate performance suggests this mark is well within his range, and he could resume his progress back at 7f.
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1st

4

(11)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Power Fizz

10st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Three 7f wins in 2025; impressive dropped to 6f at Newcastle in March but two runs since have been bitterly disappointing; that March performance hasn't been wiped from the memory and a revival wouldn't be a major shock.

9/1

10th

4

(8)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Power Fizz

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Three 7f wins in 2025; impressive dropped to 6f at Newcastle in March but he disappointed as favourite back at Newcastle five weeks ago; the penultimate performance suggests this mark is well within his range, and he could resume his progress back at 7f.

7/2

11th

8

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Power Fizz

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Progressive at 7f in 2025 and he returned from ten months off to run out an easy winner of a Class 3 handicap over C&D (2-2 at Newcastle) in March; up 7lb but foolish to think he's not up to the task; stable won this in 2024.

3/1

Form: 1-7060 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £28.80
Straight Forecast £33.65
Tricast £420.04
Trifecta £525.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Khafiz

SPOTLIGHT:

Dance In The Storm

D Express:

Monarch's Gold

The Star:

Roman Dragon

Daily Record:

Monarch's Gold

RP RATINGS:

Dance In The Storm

Telegraph:

Dance In The Storm

Daily Mirror:

Dance In The Storm

POSTDATA:

Khafiz

The Times:

Khafiz

The Guardian:

Khafiz

The Sun:

Khafiz