June 17 / 14.10 Chester

14.10

Good

Edinburgh Gin Spritz Handicap

  • Prize money: £12740
  • 0m 5f 15y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Edinburgh Gin Spritz Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 29-240 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
One of the sufferers in the Epsom Dash stalls debacle a fortnight ago; has become favourably handicapped (runner-up three times off higher marks since last autumn) and is well drawn; respected.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Vintage Clarets

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

All ten wins at 5f; last scored just over a year ago on good to firm but he's got plenty of form on a softer surface and ran well when runner-up in Epsom's "Dash" in June; also performed with credit at Glorious Goodwood and could be the type to bounce back from a lesser effort at Pontefract a fortnight ago; having just his second outing here since winning a C&D novice back in 2021.

5/1

6th

6

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Vintage Clarets

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Twice went close in June (5f, good to soft) and he ran well once more when close seventh of 23 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; could be in the shake-up.

7/1

7th

21

(9)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Vintage Clarets

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two no-shows at Goodwood were at this meeting in 2023, including this race; however, provided the track doesn't pose any problems, he could be interesting after strong finishes in the Dash at Epsom and last time at Chester where a slow start was the last thing he needed; he should be coming home to some effect.

14/1

2nd
3 (8)
Lihou

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 131320 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Along with two of these rivals he lost his chance at the start in the Epsom Dash (also banged his head leaving stalls); consistent otherwise this year, winning four times, but is consequently back up the weights.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

6

(5)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lihou

9st 4lb

J: George Downing

T: David Evans

12-time winner split between turf and AW; his last success was off 3lb higher at Leicester (6f) last August and he showed signs of a revival with his late headway at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) last month; has each-way claims if he can build on that and yard is in good form.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lihou

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lihou

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 024-40 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
One of the runners hindered by stalls malfunction in the Epsom Dash two weeks ago; largely consistent otherwise; close second off 2lb higher here last August but has the widest draw this time.
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4th

3

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

19:15 Brighton

Ancient Times

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Won for a second time at Epsom (6f) before a near miss over 5f at Doncaster (off this mark); faced a stiffer task here last time when never in with a shout.

7/1

9th

9

(10)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Ancient Times

9st 3lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Made it 2-3 round Epsom off a 3lb lower mark a month ago and ran to a similar level in defeat last time; might have been better drawn for one happiest on the sharp end but has tended to be reliable once striking form in the past; should go well again.

12/1

2nd

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Ancient Times

10st 0lb

J: Travis Ford

T: Harry Eustace

Scored off a career-low mark to land his eighth success, at Epsom (6f, good to firm) nine days ago; back up 2lb but has recorded back-to-back wins previously so cannot be discounted.

11/4

5/1

Form: 362252

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Consistent in the main; creditable second in three of his last four races, beaten only half a length back on AW latest; threatening to regain the winning thread and holds solid claims.
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No Results Found

12/1

Form: 61-067 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate since 2019 and isn't totally solid on 2023 form; however, has performed well (won/second) in two attempts at Chester and therefore looks difficult to dismiss back here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

3

(7)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Paul Midgley

raced wide, prominent

10/1

6th

2

(6)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Into the veteran stage but he retains enthusiasm and ran well when a close third at Newcastle on last month's return to action (5f); stopped quickly back there 12 days ago and today's trip is a major query.

20/1

10th

5

(4)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 6-7126 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Sole 3yo in this field; has sound form at Chester, namely a success in last year's Lily Agnes (5f, good to soft) and close second in handicap (6f, good) on penultimate outing; interesting back here.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(5)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Absolutelyflawless

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

She hasn't recaptured her best since returning to the AW in October; Rossa Ryan is a notable booking but there are risks attached now she's dropping back to 5f.

16/1

6th

10

(2)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Absolutelyflawless

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Good chance on her spring form but she's gone off the boil more recently; continues to drop in the weights but others look safer.

25/1

Form: 07-715 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Paid the price for failing to settle back over 6f two weeks ago; successful over 5f at Chepstow (good to firm) a day earlier and remains well treated on best Irish form; possibilities back down in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(4)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:55 Bath

Speedacus

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Five-time turf winner on a variety of ground, but has shown precious little in nine starts for this yard despite a plummeting mark; market should indicate whether a revival is expected.

14/1

13th

5

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Speedacus

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Butler

Five-time winner over 5f on turf; out of form since joining present yard, but has dropped to a good mark and may do better on return from a break.

25/1

Form: 0-4690 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner down the years; regressive results this term and may be a little on the wane aged nine; however, won this race off 15lb higher last term and has a great chance granted any sort of revival.
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9th

7

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Copper Knight

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Grand servant to connections and he was recording the 19th win of his long career when successful at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May; four subsequent defeats have seen him slip to a mark 2lb lower than for that win; has won over C&D but likely vulnerable to younger rivals.

20/1

10th

8

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Copper Knight

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Admirable veteran who had a wicked draw in a C&D handicap last month that he'd won three times before; better boxed this time and there was much to like about his previous effort at Thirsk; considered.

8/1

Form: 34-993 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Finished only ninth in the Epsom Dash (had won that race in 2021); respectable third at Nottingham on Thursday; well treated on best form, has the plum draw and Franny Norton is a positive booking; respected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout.

8/1

6th

6

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout.

8/1

3rd

3

(12)

26th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 12lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Rattled off a Chepstow hat-trick in the summer and showed better form when third in a C&D handicap this month; never threatened at Kempton 12 days ago and he has the widest stall to overcome here.

11/1

Non-runners

Mokaatil, California Gem

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.00
Straight Forecast £27.97
Tricast £204.69
Trifecta £145.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vintage Clarets

Daily Mail:

Absolutelyflawless

NEWMARKET:

Vespasian

TOPSPEED:

Lihou

RP RATINGS:

Copper Knight

The Times:

Speedacus

POSTDATA:

Leodis Dream

D Express:

Absolutelyflawless

Daily Record:

Vespasian

The Guardian:

Vintage Clarets

Daily Mirror:

Vintage Clarets

The Star:

Vintage Clarets

Telegraph:

Lihou

The Sun:

Copper Knight