September 16 / 14.05 Chester

14.05

Good To Soft

tote Stand Cup Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £33612
  • 1m 4f 63y
  • Class 1
  • 7 runners
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tote Stand Cup Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
1 (4)
Al Qareem

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 715-00 D

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Gradually upped in distance and developed into a useful performer last term, notably winning French Group 2 over 1m7f; two duck eggs in staying races abroad this year; has a doubt over current form but market support would be encouraging on return from layoff.
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5th

2

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 84y

Class 1

15:05 Chester

Al Qareem

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Justified favouritism in Listed grade at Musselburgh (1m6f, soft) on seasonal debut, making it five wins from his last nine starts and taking overall record to 13-36; Chester record reads 112, most recently running creditably in this race 12 months ago; again likely to give his running.

9/1

1st

1

(5)

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 1

14:30 Musselburgh

Al Qareem

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Front-runner who keeps pulling out more, with 12 wins; the four last season (April-October) included career-best form; unraced here; has never won first time out but he has run creditably and is the clear form pick.

4/5

1

(5)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 1

12:55 Ascot

Al Qareem

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Front-running 6yo who keeps pulling out more, with 12 wins now to his credit, including three of his four starts at Ascot; latest was over 1m4f two weeks ago, with three 1m6f wins earlier this season; he's never been at his best over this far, admittedly with stiff tasks but it's hard to ignore that Trawlerman gave him 3lb and a comprehensive beating at York in August.

12/1

4/6

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1-2324

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Successful on sole 2yo start; very consistent this season and brings Group 1 form, having performed well in the Irish Oaks (soft; close second) and Yorkshire Oaks (good to firm; fourth) the last twice; back down sharply in grade, has a great chance of opening her 2023 account.
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4th

9

(4)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:35 York

Bluestocking

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Acts on soft and good to firm; smart filly who has blossomed this season, winning notable 1m2f races at this course (Group 2; easily) and the Curragh (Group 1) then creditable second in the King George at Ascot back over 1m4f; she is 2-3 at this distance and can't be ruled out.

9/1

2nd

8

(9)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Bluestocking

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Consistent in defeat last term; has regained the winning thread and looked better than ever this season, routing her opponents in Group 2 at York (good) then following up in Group 1 at the Curragh (yielding to soft), both over 1m2f; should be as effective back at 1m4f; cheekpieces (worn twice, including for reappearance win) are now reapplied; smart filly who could well prove capable of further improvement in her current form; big player.

5/1

1st

1

(3)

29th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Bluestocking

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

in touch with leaders, niggled along over 3f out, switched left and headway on near side of group from over 2f out, ridden and went second but 3 lengths down over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, led towards finish

13/8

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 56-316 BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Four wins at up to 1m7f in France, including Group 2 in 2022; unlucky (met traffic) back over 1m3f when last seen; remains in same ownership; has been operating at a lower level in 2023, so the betting may be instructive on debut for new yard.
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3rd

3

7th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:05 Newbury

LAstronome

11st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: James Owen

novicey jumping, in touch with leaders

9/2

11/2

Form: 41-15 D

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Well bred; won middle-distance AW novice events in the style of a very promising filly; progress halted in Haydock Group 3 on last appearance but gave impression the ground (good to firm) was possibly too lively; should still have more to offer and remains of interest.
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4th

3

(2)

16th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

14:05 Chester

Modaara

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Well bred; won middle-distance AW novice events in the style of a very promising filly; progress halted in Haydock Group 3 on last appearance but gave impression the ground (good to firm) was possibly too lively; should still have more to offer and remains of interest.

11/2

6

(2)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 1

18:20 Windsor

Modaara

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Two stylish novice wins on the AW and not beaten far despite finishing last in a Group 3 at Haydock (1m4f, good to firm) in June; has a Group 1 entry and she retains plenty of potential, especially on good or softer.

8/1

Form: -25852

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground winner at two; has shown some useful form over middle distances this term, most recently second in Hamilton Listed contest (1m3f); wasn't far behind Bluestocking in the Ribblesdale (1m4f, good to firm) despite failing to settle; likely to go well again.
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5th

3

(6)

27th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Sea Of Roses

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Seventh attempt at a Listed race saw her finally win one at Windsor (11.4f, soft) five weeks ago, switching to front-running in a small field and holding on by a neck; now searches for her Group-race breakthrough (she's run in six) and she has each-way claims.

5/1

1st

3

(5)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 1

18:15 Windsor

Sea Of Roses

9st 2lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, made all, switched to far side over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, faced challenges inside final furlong, just did enough

8/1

3rd

5

(5)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 1

16:30 Salisbury

Sea Of Roses

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Hasn't been able to win at Group/Listed level (0-12) since winning a maiden at two but posted a peak RPR when third of 14 in 1m2f Newcastle Group 3 last time; that entitles her to serious consideration back in a Listed race.

4/1

14/1

Form: 1-723

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
One of two unexposed contenders for owner-breeder Kirsten Rausing; has steadily progressive form over 1m2f; placed in Listed race at Goodwood (good to firm) and Group 3 at Deauville (soft) since wearing hood; interesting over new trip (bred to be suited by 1m4f+).
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8th

1

(3)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Empress Wu

9st 7lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

Won her only start as a 2yo at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) and placed in Group 3/Listed events last summer, but she ran poorly on her Goodwood return (1m2f, good) five weeks ago and will need to leave that performance well behind.

40/1

6th

7

(4)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Empress Wu

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

took keen hold, prominent, raced in second 7f out, hung right over 3f out, soon lost position, weakened over 2f out

14/1

6th

7

(4)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Empress Wu

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

took keen hold, prominent, raced in second 7f out, hung right over 3f out, soon lost position, weakened over 2f out

14/1

20/1

Form: 63-131 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Proved suited by the return to a slower surface in C&D handicap (form has substance) six weeks ago, scoring comfortably and taking record on soft ground to 311; has a lot to find on ratings but chance would improve granted similar going; still unexposed.
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5th

3

(3)

11th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:37 Nottingham

Alba Longa

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won on soft ground this season over about 1m4f at Windsor in May and Chester in August; made the running when tailed off back at Chester (good to soft) on latest outing, albeit in Listed race; chance if bouncing straight back and new trip is plausible on best efforts.

3/1

7th

4

(3)

16th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

14:05 Chester

Alba Longa

8st 7lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Ralph Beckett

Proved suited by the return to a slower surface in C&D handicap (form has substance) six weeks ago, scoring comfortably and taking record on soft ground to 311; has a lot to find on ratings but chance would improve granted similar going; still unexposed.

20/1

1st

3

(5)

6th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

14:00 Chester

Alba Longa

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Did it well when making a successful return/handicap debut at Windsor (11.4f, soft) in May, but only third of seven at Goodwood (1m4f, good) the following month; still open to further progress and any further rain would be a plus; major chance.

7/4

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Payout
Exacta £16.40
Straight Forecast £14.84
Trifecta £198.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bluestocking

D Express:

Empress Wu

NEWMARKET:

Modaara

RP RATINGS:

Bluestocking

TOPSPEED:

Bluestocking

POSTDATA:

Bluestocking

The Times:

Bluestocking

Telegraph:

Bluestocking

The Guardian:

Bluestocking

Daily Mail:

Bluestocking

Daily Mirror:

Bluestocking

The Sun:

Bluestocking

The Star:

Bluestocking

Daily Record:

Bluestocking