July 15 / 15.17 Chester

15.17

Good To Soft

Edinburgh Gin Handicap

  • Prize money: £7134.4
  • 0m 6f 17y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Edinburgh Gin Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.60
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 24-145

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has only run over 7f to date but shapes as though he'll be fine at this trip from stall 3, especially if able to lead as he did here in better company last time; a 2lb drop in the weights won't hurt either.
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8th

2

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Divine Libra

9st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

It's 18 runs since she scored over C&D and she comes here on the back of a below-par ninth in 7f Southwell handicap last month; not easy to make a case for.

6/1

9th

13

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Divine Libra

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Three-time winner but now on a lengthy losing run and connections reverted to blinkers last time at Goodwood; needs to turn a corner.

20/1

11th

16

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Divine Libra

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Beaten on his last 16 starts going back to May 2024 and he didn't deliver on a hint he was on the way back at Chester in May when beaten 7l at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 25 days ago; just 1lb above his last winning mark, however, and first-time blinkers might help him put his best foot forward.

18/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 0711-9 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Any rain would suit back on turf, having finished well held from a wide stall (AW) on his return from a wind operation (wore first-time tongue-tie) a month ago; is some way down the pecking order though.
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9th

5

(10)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Harrys Halo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

He's run really well on his four starts this season (including on soft going), winning at Leicester (6f, good to soft) last month; the drop back to 5f isn't an obvious positive but the testing ground could compensate.

6/1

1st

1

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Harrys Halo

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

A dual 6f winner in 2024; quite lightly raced since but back in very good form of late and came in a clear second of seven in 6f Epsom handicap eight days ago; merits serious consideration off an unchanged mark.

5/2

2nd

7

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:50 Epsom

Harrys Halo

9st 4lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Finished third in his two races this year, the latest in June at Carlisle (6f, soft); on a competitive mark and should make another bold bid.

7/2

25/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 37-400 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Another ordinary effort behind stablemate Northcliff last time (both behind Winter Crown) and, like that one, has landed a wide stall; is hard to recommend.
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12th

5

(7)

11th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Braveheart Boy

9st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

reared start, blindfold off late, lost many lengths start, joined main group halfway, soon no impression

16/1

8th

8

(9)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Braveheart Boy

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Narrowly beat a notable rival in C&D novice event nearly two years ago; 0-14 in handicaps since but has possibilities off a reduced mark back here, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

9/1

7th

10

(4)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:15 Musselburgh

Braveheart Boy

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

upset in stalls, awkward start and slowly into stride, in rear

16/1

16/1

Form: 46-145 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Can pull hard and hang left, and is starting to look exposed now; stable been among the winners but he'll need to improve on his latest effort (first-time cheekpieces; retained).
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3rd

12

(11)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:58 Musselburgh

Wen Moon

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

C&D win on soft last November; a couple of promising efforts this year and further rain won't hurt his chance; would be of more interest at a lower level though.

16/1

7th

6

(1)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Catterick

Wen Moon

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ben Haslam

Proficient with cut underfoot (achieved three RPRs in 90s on soft/heavy, 5f-6f); absent since finishing third to Rock Of England at Ripon (5f, good) in June; capable from this mark if ready to roll; consult the market.

4/1

Form: 122041 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Not had much luck with one thing and another but continued the progression at a short price last time; this is deeper off a 3lb higher mark but he won't mind any rain, having gone close over C&D from a wide stall (heavy) in the spring; respected.
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7th

1

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:02 Hamilton

Winter Crown

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Hasn't the best of strike-rates (only turf win came in June 2023) but should improve on last month's sixth at Catterick (6f, good to soft) when returning from a 247-day break; acts on soft.

7/1

6th

4

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:36 Catterick

Winter Crown

9st 12lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Won his novice after an absence, which is a plus back from nine months off, but he's regressive and hard to win with; some way down the pecking order for a yard also responsible for Pit Boss.

12/1

1st

10

(5)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Winter Crown

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Over two years since his last success but he retains some ability and begins life with his new stable off a lowly mark (left Julie Camacho for £7,000 last month); others appeal more.

20/1

Form: 31-1 D

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Another good step forward on her comeback in the spring, easily making it 2-2 on Tapeta off a 10lb lower mark against her own sex; this is more competitive but she looks to have the most potential of these.
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5th

2

(3)

27th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

First Of May

10st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

raced in third

4/1

4th

3

(2)

4th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Of May

8st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: James Fanshawe

raced in last

7/4

1st

3

(4)

26th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Of May

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Fanshawe

Impressive over C&D on her handicap debut in May; not so good on turf on her next two starts and she gave up her unbeaten record on AW when a weak finisher at Newcastle four weeks ago; back against her own sex today but the last run does leave her with something to prove.

7/2

20/1

Form: 630280

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Maiden who's struggled in handicaps this year having paid the price for going close in a sales races last summer; is drawn wide and only holds outside claims.
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8th

13

(14)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Northcliff

8st 12lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Dual C&D winner (also third last month) who made a successful start for the Jane Chapple-Hyam stable over 6f at Newmarket (good) 13 days ago, well on top at the finish and recording a career-best RPR; had the advantage of the rail but his 7lb rise is offset by Toby Moore's claim and his record here affords him respect.

10/1

1st

5

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Northcliff

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Five-time turf winner who was in good form when placed on his last four starts for Ross Burdon, notably when 9lb out of the handicap but third at Ascot (6f, good to firm; Fifty Nifty a head in front) a fortnight ago; bought for 11,000gns on Wednesday and he's effectively off the same mark with Billy Loughnane taking over; two runs in blinkers (2023) were not his best but still looks a player on stable debut.

7/2

3rd

15

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Northcliff

8st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Ross Burdon

Two C&D wins to his name; back to form for Ross Burdon, runner-up in his last three starts, but he's upped in class today and has it to do from 9lb out of the weights.

33/1

Form: 24618- D

Last run: 252 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Handed an 8lb rise for his heavy-ground win last autumn and found it too much in one more start; is well drawn but needs to improve for the first-time headgear back from eight months off.
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7th

2

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Orbital Chime

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Helen Cuthbert

Ended his time with James Owen with a couple of lesser efforts and didn't show enough in two Carlisle outings for new yard over the summer to be overly optimistic about his prospects back from 99 days off.

12/1

10th

8

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Orbital Chime

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Helen Cuthbert

Ended his time with James Owen with a couple of lesser efforts and he could only manage a midfield finish here (7f, soft) on last month's stable debut; dropping down the weights but others are stronger.

20/1

6th

3

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Orbital Chime

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Helen Cuthbert

Poor strike-rate; eventually lost his form during spring spell with James Owen and was sold for 2,200gns since last run; best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely.

16/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 391-44

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two fair efforts from the front in the spring (latterly here) but was nicely drawn each time and hasn't fared as well today, going beyond 5f for the first time and back from two months off; needs to find more.
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12

(7)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

14:10 Chester

Seantrabh

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Declan Carroll

C&D winner as a 3yo who'll appreciate any rain; starts the season on a handy mark but will need to be right on his game after seven months off.

12/1

5th

3

(1)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:08 Newmarket

Seantrabh

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

disputed lead early

7/1

5th

3

(1)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:08 Newmarket

Seantrabh

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

disputed lead early, outpaced and in touch with leaders after 1f, rallied and headway over 2f out, no extra inside final 110yds

7/1

Form: 21-216 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
0-4 on turf, 2-2 on the AW, but she's also 2-2 over a turning 6f (can race freely) and won't mind any more rain; this mark may well be within range if she settles better from the inside stall and she's one to consider.
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8th

4

(7)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

12:35 Lingfield (AW)

Lulworth Cove

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

dwelt start, towards rear

20/1

9th

12

(8)

16th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Lulworth Cove

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

in touch with leaders

20/1

9th

8

(10)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Lulworth Cove

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hannon

0-6 on turf but 2-2 on the AW, her latest win coming at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) in June; still 3lb higher, but can't be dismissed if revived by the return to an artificial surface.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £49.20
Straight Forecast £39.39
Tricast £460.28
Trifecta £575.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

First Of May

TOPSPEED:

Winter Crown

LAMBOURN:

Divine Libra

The Times:

Harry's Halo

POSTDATA:

Winter Crown

Daily Mail:

Winter Crown

Daily Mirror:

Winter Crown

The Sun:

Winter Crown

Daily Record:

Winter Crown

RP RATINGS:

First Of May

NEWMARKET:

First Of May

Telegraph:

First Of May

The Guardian:

First Of May

D Express:

First Of May

The Star:

First Of May