May 27 / 16.05 Chester

16.05

Good

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  • Prize money: £25480
  • 0m 7f 127y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

OUR TIP

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 8-7055 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
7yo who won this race in 2021 and 2022; still 2lb higher than for that last success but he's run respectably at Haydock and over C&D in his last two starts and he's versatile ground-wise; could make a serious impact again if he can find a bit of extra spark and he's respected.
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10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:40 Haydock

Boardman

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual course winner who went close over C&D last month but he's been disappointing since including a laboured effort back here last time; losing run is now up to 15 and others are more convincing.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 967816

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Got back in the groove when scoring off a reduced mark at Musselburgh (7f, good to soft) last month and he had some traffic issues when never dangerous at Hamilton last time; remains well treated on his old form and has claims if things go his way back in trip.
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1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

On A Session

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed.

9/1

1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

On A Session

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed.

9/1

7th

11

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

On A Session

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating 14 rivals at Galway (7f, soft) and not a bad last run at Listowel when upside Midnight Strike, given that he came from well off the speed.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £10.00

Form: 007-50

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Now 3lb lower than for his Hamilton win (8.3f, good to firm) last June but he's not been in the same form since and was tailed off in the Hunt Cup at Thirsk last time; has something to prove back in trip and he has a wide draw on his first run at this track.
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7th

8

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Austrian Theory

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

On a losing run and went backwards from C&D reappearance fifth to Spioradalta when well held at Hamilton a fortnight ago; on a career-low mark but need to see more.

14/1

9th

3

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Austrian Theory

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Tim Easterby

On a losing run but he wasn't disgraced on his reappearance when fifth of ten in 1m2f Ripon handicap 29 days ago; this course winner can't be ruled out.

13/2

Form: 6147-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Had raced on only good or good to firm prior to heavy defeat at Newmarket (1m1f, good to soft) two weeks ago after wind surgery; that was also first run since last July, so there would be clear reasons for a much more prominent showing today.
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3rd

4

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His five wins include one over C&D last May; below his best on his first two starts this year but took a step back in the right direction when a 2l fifth of 12 at Ripon (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; contender.

9/2

5th

5

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Five-time winner, three times at around 1m2f (good/good to firm) last summer; well handicapped on his best form last season but he's been quiet in two runs this spring and needs to rediscover his spark.

12/1

6th

3

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Redcar

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three times last summer and ran well when placed subsequently; well held when tenth of 12 on his return at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) three weeks ago and is still 2lb higher than his last winning mark.

16/1

Form: 5194-3 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Has record of 5-16 on turf and his last success was over C&D (good) last August; returned from seven months off with a good third from wide draw here (soft) two weeks ago and he did best of the prominent runners in that race; looks interesting off unchanged mark and this return to quicker ground is a positive.
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6th

5

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Percys Lad

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Front-runner; well handicapped, being 8lb lower than for his Chester win last May, but he didn't fire at that meeting two weeks ago and he now has a point to prove.

12/1

13th

12

(6)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Percys Lad

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Prominent racer with a very good Chester record, including a win in this race on good to firm in 2024 (also third on soft in 2023); off for 20 months prior to finishing well held at the Newmarket Craven meeting three weeks ago but he led for long enough to think plenty of ability remains and this has presumably been the target; could bounce back to form with a bang.

5/1

13th

2

(8)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Percys Lad

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Runner-up in this race in 2024 when it was staged as a Class 2; made all at Chester (7.5f, good to firm) on his next start and it was a solid fourth back there (7f, good to soft) when last seen 20 months ago; yard going well and handicapper has given him a shot too; watch the market.

20/1

Form: 24-624

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Campaigned on AW since autumn 2021 and he went close off this mark at Southwell (7f) on his penultimate run; has claims if he can transfer that form back to turf but this is a step back up in grade and he has a tough draw.
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7th

7

(1)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Kid

8st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Well below par in two races (elsewhere) since returned to AW but could revive back at Wolverhampton; has form figures of 7112441 over C&D, most recently defying a 2lb higher mark last March; not dismissed.

12/1

7th

7

(1)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Kid

8st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, outpaced from under 2f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

5th

3

(4)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Street Kid

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

7f specialist who has to put a moderate effort at Southwell last time behind him, but is back off the same mark as when gaining his third Wolverhampton success back in March; has gone close on Polytrack and shouldn't be far away.

9/1

Form: 4952-3 C BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Many of his best efforts have been at this track and he was good front-running third back here (7f, soft) on his seasonal return two weeks ago; has stall 1 this time but this is a big step back up in grade and his last win was two years ago; others look stronger.
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11th

15

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Paws For Thought

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Donald McCain

Six times a course winner, including over this trip; can go well fresh and not handicapped out of things but slower ground would have been preferable.

12/1

9th

1

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

13:55 Catterick

Paws For Thought

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Gained his sixth win at Chester (5.5f, soft) last month; well beaten at York last month but turning tracks seem to bring out the best in him (has a win and second from only three visits here); not discounted.

9/1

16/1

Form: 429-97

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his best form for the Gosden yard but losing spell goes back to 2020 and he's been well held in two runs for new yard this season; ran into some trouble over C&D last time but was behind three of today's rivals in that race and others are more convincing.
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1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Rufaa

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Now 2lb lower than when keeping on well for close second behind course specialist in quite valuable Brighton Mile this summer, but recent Tapeta form has been underwhelming and he remains without a win since 2023.

10/1

1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Rufaa

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Now 2lb lower than when keeping on well for close second behind course specialist in quite valuable Brighton Mile this summer, but recent Tapeta form has been underwhelming and he remains without a win since 2023.

10/1

7

(5)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Al Rufaa

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Patchy record this year but he is on the same mark as when a close second in a competitive race at Brighton in August; each-way shout.

10/1

Form: 215-57 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Handles most ground and he won five times last year including over C&D; still looks on a workable mark but he's not been at the top of his game in two runs this season and needs to find more.
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6th

1

(6)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Carnival Zain

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Has done his winning at 7f-1m but recent form features two encouraging efforts over 1m2f (turf/AW); long losing spell remains a cause for concern, however.

6/1

4th

2

(4)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Carnival Zain

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Six-time winner but his last success was in August 2022; on much reduced mark and was creditable third at Beverley (1m2f; tongue-tie added) in July but he was beaten 13l at Ripon last time and that took his losing run to 20; down the list.

12/1

4

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:33 Ripon

Carnival Zain

10st 13lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Much lower in the weights than for the latest of five wins in 2022 and ran well when third of 14 behind a couple of dead-heaters (including Star Start) at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last time; each-way claims again despite a losing run of 19.

7/1

10th
5 (4)
Red Mirage

5/1

Form: 3244-4 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Completed a double when scoring over C&D for Andrew Balding last May; left that trainer for 70,000gns in October and he made a solid start for new yard when fourth in his bid for a repeat success here 15 days ago; that was eyecatching from off the pace and he's closely matched with Percy's Lad and Boardman on that form; shortlisted.
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6th

7

(7)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Red Mirage

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Four-time Polytrack winner who ran well below market expectations in two previous starts on Tapeta; back on his last successful mark but didn't build on a decent comeback effort last time.

12/1

6th

4

(6)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Leicester

Red Mirage

9st 6lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: John & Sean Quinn

Resumed from four months off with a good third of 15 in 7f Doncaster handicap 15 days ago; must enter calculations off an unchanged mark.

7/2

3rd

12

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Doncaster

Red Mirage

9st 1lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: John & Sean Quinn

Doesn't have time on his side, being the oldest contender in this field; however, looks interesting back at Doncaster, being 1-1 here (win off 1lb lower last July); Harry Vigors takes off a useful 7lb.

12/1

12/1

Form: 7-2309

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
His two wins have come at 1m on turf (good to firm) and Tapeta; placed four times since his last success in November but he's lost his way at Doncaster (1m) and here (7f) in last two starts; now returns to much quicker ground but he needs to bounce back near his best.
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5th

9

(7)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

20:40 Haydock

Roudemental

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

Had quite a good spell on AW over the winter but well beaten in three runs back on the grass in April/May; has something to prove for now.

20/1

11th

11

(2)

27th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

16:05 Chester

Roudemental

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

His two wins have come at 1m on turf (good to firm) and Tapeta; placed four times since his last success in November but he's lost his way at Doncaster (1m) and here (7f) in last two starts; now returns to much quicker ground but he needs to bounce back near his best.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £59.10
Straight Forecast £66.10
Tricast £1840.62
Trifecta £1847.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Red Mirage

SPOTLIGHT:

Percy's Lad

TOPSPEED:

Paws For Thought

NEWMARKET:

Al Rufaa

The Times:

Boardman

RP RATINGS:

On A Session

Telegraph:

Red Mirage

The Guardian:

Red Mirage

Daily Mail:

Red Mirage

D Express:

Red Mirage

LAMBOURN:

Percy's Lad

Daily Record:

Percy's Lad

The Sun:

Paws For Thought

The Star:

Al Rufaa

Daily Mirror:

Boardman