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
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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
Date / Going /
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
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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

1st

5

(2)

25th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Albegone

9st 1lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

8yo who is 0-14 this season, with mixed form, but there have been bright points and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; this two-time C&D winner is not discounted.

5/1

5th

3

(6)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Thirsk

Albegone

9st 10lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Nine-time turf winner who is well treated on his win at Catterick last spring; has been up and down since but he's finished runner-up four times this year including at Catterick (5f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; could be dangerous in another switch of headgear.

10/1

6th

4

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Albegone

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Latest C&D second on good to firm shows he's in reasonable form; ought to be in the mix again at a course which suits (four wins) but all nine career successes have come on good or softer.

9/2

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
Date / Going /
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
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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

12th

14

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Red Walls

8st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Lisa Williamson

It's now 24 starts since his last victory though he shaped as if the run was needed after five months off when eighth of ten in 6f Wolverhampton handicap last month; needs to build on it.

66/1

8th

9

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Lisa Williamson

18 months since his last win but he is fully effective over C&D and he ran well for third here when last seen in January; this might not be the time to catch him.

16/1

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

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
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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.
Place /
No / Draw
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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
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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