June 30 / 21.00 Chester

21.00

Good

Remembering Jess Whalley Handicap

  • Prize money: £5096
  • 0m 5f 15y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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Remembering Jess Whalley Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

100/30 (Won)

Form: 063051 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Second outing for this yard when winning with something to spare at Ripon (5f, good) last week; nicely berthed in stall 2 and a 5lb penalty may not stop him if showing up in similar form (rated a lot higher in Ireland earlier in his career).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Ecclesiastical

9st 11lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Lisa Williamson

Strong traveller with eight wins on his record, the latest off this mark in March (5f, AW); well beaten in three starts for his new stable though and enough to prove at present.

14/1

9

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Ecclesiastical

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Lisa Williamson

Four-time turf winner who scored at Lingfield (5f, AW) in March; however, he was soundly beaten on his final run for Tristan Davidson and it's been the same story on both outings for this stable.

40/1

8

(3)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:55 Chester

Ecclesiastical

9st 2lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Lisa Williamson

Comfortably saw off six rivals at Lingfield (5f AW) in March but went up 7lb for that and then failed to figure at Wolverhampton and Chepstow; had some traffic issues on his stable debut last time but this is a deeper race and others are preferred.

16/1

Form: 561417 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
In good form over 5f at Catterick this spring, winning twice; well below par over 6f there three weeks ago and quickly reverts to the minimum trip.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

8

(9)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Astapor

8st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Isn't the most consistent but knows how to win and shaped well after a break of over five months at Wolverhampton in March (form worked out); on a good mark and interesting.

8/1

12th

8

(9)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Astapor

8st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Isn't the most consistent but knows how to win and shaped well after a break of over five months at Wolverhampton in March (form worked out); on a good mark and interesting.

8/1

3rd

4

(11)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Astapor

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Lost his way in the second half of last year and doesn't boast a good record first time out down the seasons; stall 11 isn't ideal for a front-runnner either.

16/1

Form: 575323 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has been running well in defeat and perhaps set off too fast when third of six at Pontefract on latest start; well drawn and major player under Danny Tudhope.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(3)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Soul Seeker

10st 2lb

J: Mr Daniel Perrin

T: Philip Kirby

Regressive 9yo who hasn't been offering much for a while now.

33/1

7th

9

(9)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Soul Seeker

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Regressive 9yo; beaten around 4l on his last two starts and needs to up his game to trouble the principals.

33/1

7th

8

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Soul Seeker

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Down to a basement mark and he's one to watch in the betting, but it's been a long time since this regressive 9yo has been competitive.

25/1

Form: 094060 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Not an obvious one on recent Irish efforts but his trainer does well with his British runners so he's definitely one to note in the betting from a good draw.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

20

(3)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Shoebox King

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Modest strike-rate (2-38); now on a long losing sequence a course win in 2023; unplaced in three outings this season; hard to make a case for him at this stage.

25/1

9

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

Shoebox King

8st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Modest strike-rate and comfortably beaten in two runs after a break; now back from another with blinkers back on.

16/1

12th

19

(8)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Navan

Shoebox King

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

2-33 on turf; not one of his better efforts at Bellewstown on his seasonal debut; should be sharper now and has the merit of being a C&D winner on soft.

14/1

9/1

Form: -89155 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ready winner on AW at Southwell last month; less good on turf twice since but this speedster has to enter the reckoning this time having been allotted the inside stall.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(9)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

Birkenhead

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Paul Midgley

Into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of dash, setting a good pace at Catterick 17 days ago before weakening into third (Tuscan Point second but 8lb worse off today); likely to make a beeline for the stands' rail and more minor money could be on the cards.

5/1

3rd

3

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Birkenhead

9st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

The old man of the party but he still likes to get on with it and has a good record here; solid comeback second on AW in January wasn't built on but he's back down to the same mark he won this race from last year; that was a fourth C&D win and he has to enter calculations.

8/1

11th

5

(4)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Birkenhead

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Front-runner; ended 2025 campaign with a C&D second and filled the same position on his return in January, again over C&D; backward step last time but capable of a prominent showing off this mark.

10/1

9/1

Form: 340-46 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Triple 5f winner on good or slower (acts on good to firm); failed to build on a mildly promising reappearance when a well-beaten favourite in the Ripon race won by Brian The Snail this month; bounce back needed.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Albegone

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Close second at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February and likewise at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; however, soundly beaten on his three starts since and he needs to raise his game.

12/1

13th

18

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Albegone

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Close fourth in a division of this contest last year but up and down since and his last two runs have been poor; dangerously well handicapped but opposable on balance.

33/1

Form: -04218 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Worked his way back into form this season, finishing second at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) before winning at Ripon (5f, good to firm); his run of good efforts came to an abrupt halt at Haydock last time, though; draw could have been kinder.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Brian The Snail

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran with 14 wins on his CV; kept on for third when dropped back to 5f at Newcastle 12 days ago but is inconsistent nowadays and younger rivals appeal more.

8/1

3rd

8

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Brian The Snail

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran who never featured in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton nine days ago; drops back to 5f with a point to prove.

20/1

8th

6

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brian The Snail

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

Slow-starting veteran who is having his 100th outing this evening; he has won 14 times already and his latest Newcastle fourth was a solid effort; should go well again.

10/1

Form: 755

Last run: 94 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Didn't achieve much in three qualifying runs at Wolverhampton (5f/6f) earlier this year but low-grade handicaps provide her with a more realistic chance.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(8)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:55 Bath

Loco Lobo

8st 4lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Lisa Williamson

Close third on heavy ground here in early September but inconsistent and 10lb out of the weights this time.

20/1

8

(5)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Loco Lobo

8st 6lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Lisa Williamson

Inconsistent mare; of interest on her best efforts but she appears to need it soft so the rain, which is forecast, will need to arrive in time; absent for 258 days.

16/1

25/1

Form: 825459 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
All five wins have been on AW, the latest at Chelmsford (5f) last November; mixed record this year and others are preferred back on the grass.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(6)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Lisa Williamson

All ten wins have been on AW including five at this track; runner-up off 2lb higher over C&D in September but it has been tough going since and others look safer.

33/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lisa Williamson

Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level.

12/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lisa Williamson

Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 834115 D BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won back to back in April, latterly edging out the reopposing Han Solo Berger off his lower turf mark at Yarmouth (5f, soft) in April; freshened up since a disappointing run at Windsor 53 days ago; good claimer takes 3lb and he can play a part if in the mood.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Bang On The Bell

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

His last win was at Windsor 13 months ago but that was off 13lb higher and he finished a close third over C&D (good to firm) on his penultimate run; has possibilities if he can recapture that form and he won't mind what the weather does.

15/2

8th

4

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Bang On The Bell

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Won at Windsor last April off a mark 12lb higher than today's and he took a step back in the right direction when a close-up third at Nottingham (5f) a week ago; claims if building on that now returned to the AW.

9/2

3rd

8

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:57 Nottingham

Bang On The Bell

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Out of sorts this winter; tumbled down the weights but not a solid option now returning to turf.

10/1

Form: 402416 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Narrow win in small field at Catterick (5f, good to firm) at the beginning of the month; found out in a better race at Haydock since.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Life

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Won twice on AW this winter, including C&D, and he is now 2lb lower than for the second win; has gone quiet more recently though and could prove vulnerable for win purposes once again.

12/1

6th

7

(7)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Street Life

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran who was recording the 14th win of his career when scoring off this mark over C&D in January; short of his best on his last four starts but the ability is there if his new rider can coax it out of him.

16/1

11th

10

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Street Life

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Five-time course winner but finished behind Irish Dancer and Woodhay Whisper here last time, with no obvious excuses.

14/1

12th
7 (12)
Noteable

20/1

Form: 325-47

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Now 0-12 but she has had some close calls, including second over 6f here at 2; went backwards from reappearance fourth at Southwell (6f) in March when well held at the same venue the following month; subsequently had wind surgery for a second time; yard has done well since she was last seen but others arrive with stronger credentials.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(11)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Noteable

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Off the mark (17th attempt) with a clearcut win over C&D in October but she's finished down the field on Tapeta in her three subsequent runs; still 2lb higher than for her win and others are more convincing.

12/1

8th

2

(6)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Noteable

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

ducked left start, bit short of room soon after start, soon towards rear

10/1

10th

7

(6)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Noteable

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Craig Lidster

Flopped over C&D last time but she was too keen and had earlier turned in a string of good runs on turf and Tapeta; capable of bouncing back but this is a rise in class.

8/1

Form: -12424 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(4)

5th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Han Solo Berger

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Robert Cowell

8yo who retains plenty of enthusiasm and enhanced his good record on this track with a near miss last week; every chance despite 2lb nudge.

4/1

2nd

3

(5)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Han Solo Berger

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Robert Cowell

The elder statesman in the line-up but he retains enthusiasm and won at Southwell (5f, AW) in April; has made the frame all five starts since; has a good record over this C&D and could be the answer.

11/2

4th

5

(8)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Yarmouth

Han Solo Berger

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

led

7/1

Form: 734936 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Can have issues in the stalls and as a result isn't that consistent; did run well from the front when third at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) on penultimate start but not in the same form at Ayr since; drawn widest.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8

(15)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

21:00 Chester

High Security

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Can have issues in the stalls and as a result isn't that consistent; did run well from the front when third at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) on penultimate start but not in the same form at Ayr since; drawn widest.

25/1

6th

3

(5)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Ayr

High Security

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

held up in last but in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression

5/1

3rd

5

(6)

4th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

High Security

9st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Inconsistent and can have issues in the stalls, which proved a problem when a well-beaten favourite at Beverley on Wednesday (reared at the start and blindfold was removed late); however, he's well handicapped on last year's two fast-ground wins and is capable of a bold show.

5/1

Form: 235132 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

6

(12)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

13:40 Musselburgh

Therehegoes

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

pressed leader

25/1

11th

2

(5)

7th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Therehegoes

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robyn Brisland

took keen hold, prominent

12/1

7th

5

(1)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

18:50 Chepstow

Therehegoes

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Robyn Brisland

Windsor win last month (5f, good) has been franked and he has run well in defeat since, including with a third at Bath on Wednesday (5.5f, good); usually kept away from slow ground.

13/2

Non-runners

Han Solo Berger, Therehegoes

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £32.78
Tricast £155.28

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ecclesiastical

POSTDATA:

Soul Seeker

D Express:

Shoebox King

Telegraph:

Albegone

TOPSPEED:

High Security

NEWMARKET:

Han Solo Berger

The Sun:

Soul Seeker

The Star:

Soul Seeker

RP RATINGS:

Ecclesiastical

The Times:

Ecclesiastical

The Guardian:

Ecclesiastical

Daily Mail:

Ecclesiastical

Daily Mirror:

Ecclesiastical

Daily Record:

Ecclesiastical