May 25 / 16.05 Chester

16.05

Soft

Camden Stout Handicap

  • Prize money: £25480
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Camden Stout Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 29-601 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent type who arrives on the back of success in 1m Nottingham handicap two weeks ago; he handles soft ground well so can't be discounted despite having a 3lb rise to overcome.
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7th

5

(21)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Spirit Genie

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Ended winless 2025 campaign with a placed effort in an above-average seller; starts his 2026 season off 8lb below his last winning mark but chance partly depends on the weather as he's best on ground softer than good.

20/1

4

(12)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 2

17:10 Nottingham

Spirit Genie

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

All five wins have been on good or slower including over C&D; hasn't been at his best this season but there have been some respectable efforts and he didn't get the breaks in a hot seller at Chester (5l third of eighth) 12 days ago; continues to drop down the weights and he could be dangerous back in a handicap.

8/1

7

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:05 Chester

Spirit Genie

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

All five wins have been on good or slower ground, but he hasn't been at his best this year and was beaten 7l in a Class 4 handicap here (7f, good) last Friday; down the list.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 42-058

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Gelded and shaped as if the run was needed after a three-month layoff when eighth of 12 over C&D 17 days ago; this fairly useful 1m winner shouldn't be ruled out with cheekpieces now added.
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4th

6

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Way To Dubai

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Has won only once since making his British debut in October 2023; has threatened plenty of times but has been very poor in last two races.

14/1

12th

2

(11)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Way To Dubai

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

He's won just once since making his British debut in October 2023; however, that came this January (7f, AW) and a slow start proved costly when back at 6f at Southwell last Thursday; effective on turf and might not be far away now back up in trip.

12/1

8th

9

(5)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Way To Dubai

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

1m win in January and back to his recent best when a close third at Lingfield last week; runs off the same mark today but he would be more appealing over an extra furlong.

5/1

33/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 11/80- CD

Last run: 420 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a fine 2022 when scoring four times over 7f; has seen the track only twice subsequently, however, and absent for 14 months since finishing well held in the Lincoln at Doncaster last April; others appeal more.
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10

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Yanifer

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Enhanced his fine Chester record when a length winner there in late August (extended 7f; good to firm; acts on soft); the 4lb rise elevates him to a career-high mark which could be troublesome in this deep a handicap.

40/1

1st

9

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:15 Chester

Yanifer

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Won over 7f here (good to soft) last August and runner-up in good 7f handicaps elsewhere on his last two starts (good to firm/good to soft); should be fine at today's distance and every chance he'll be thereabouts.

10/1

Form: 6-1102 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Already a dual 6f scorer this season and he posted another good effort when runner-up in 6f Newcastle handicap 13 days ago; this course winner must enter calculations.
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13th

2

(10)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Of Zenda

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

He has done well since dropped to sprint trips, winning two 6f handicaps on AW (one C&D) in January; career best when second over C&D in May and he ran another good race when second in the Gosforth Park Cup eight weeks ago; 1lb lower today and no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well again.

6/1

2nd

4

(6)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Of Zenda

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Hugo Palmer

Won twice over 6f on the AW in January, the latest of those off 9lb lower here; has run well the last twice, including when second of 14 back here (6f) last month, but this is a tough race in which to have his first go at 5f.

7/1

16/1

Form: 008-68 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Course scorer who has shaped better than his placing suggests on both starts this term, not best drawn when eighth over 7.5f here on latter occasion; very much one to consider from an easing mark.
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10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:40 Haydock

Boardman

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual course winner who went close over C&D last month but he's been disappointing since including a laboured effort back here last time; losing run is now up to 15 and others are more convincing.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 50-540 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Scored three times at 7f/1m in 2023; not best drawn when 16th in Victoria Cup at Ascot last time and no surprise to see him bounce back here with underfoot conditions to suit.
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11th

7

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Rhoscolyn

9st 3lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Last year's Golden Mile win at Goodwood (strong record there) shows he's still smart on his day; respectable return to action when fifth in good conditions race over 7f here three weeks ago but he's gained the vast majority of his ten career wins on slower ground than he's likely to encounter this afternoon.

14/1

Form: 110-54 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Very useful handicapper who bagged Ascot's International (7f) last July; hasn't hit those heights so far this season but not disgraced when fourth in 7f Thirsk conditions event last month; suited by soft ground and weighted to go well back in handicap company; interesting.
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6th

4

(5)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Baradar

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Won the International at Ascot and a 6.5f course handicap on soft at the St Leger meeting in a very good 2023 campaign; has failed to hit the same heights this year but now dangerously well handicapped and recent efforts have been a bit better.

11/1

6th

5

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Baradar

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: George Boughey

He's had a disappointing campaign but has dropped down the weights and took a big step back in the right direction in first-time blinkers (retained) when a close fourth at Ripon (6f, soft) last Saturday, having been slowly away; this course winner may be able to build on that latest performance.

6/1

4th

2

(10)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Baradar

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: George Boughey

It's been a struggle for him so far this year, including back under favourable conditions at Doncaster 13 days ago, but he's down to a good mark and possible the switch to blinkers will pique his interest.

9/1

Form: 5807-3 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Returned from seven months off with an encouraging third of 11 in 6f Southwell handicap last month; this C&D winner can build on it now and ought to be in the shake-up.
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11th

15

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Paws For Thought

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Donald McCain

Six times a course winner, including over this trip; can go well fresh and not handicapped out of things but slower ground would have been preferable.

12/1

9th

1

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

13:55 Catterick

Paws For Thought

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Gained his sixth win at Chester (5.5f, soft) last month; well beaten at York last month but turning tracks seem to bring out the best in him (has a win and second from only three visits here); not discounted.

9/1

9/2

Form: 89-115 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Course scorer who kickstarted 2024 with back-to-back 7f victories at Doncaster and Musselburgh; he recorded a solid fifth of 13 over 7.5f here last time and can make his presence felt again.
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4th

2

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:55 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Has won on soft ground and he's now 8lb lower than when runner-up at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June; however, he's finished no better than seventh across his five outings since.

12/1

6

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Respectable second at Leicester in June but far from consistent otherwise this year and losing spell goes back to spring 2024; not particularly solid.

16/1

12

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Liamarty Dreams

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

C&D winner who was beaten just 1l when second at Leicester in June and is now 6lb lower; however, soundly beaten on his three runs since (C&D last time) and the first-time visor needs to prompt a revival.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £66.60
Straight Forecast £68.40
Tricast £497.13
Trifecta £441.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Baradar

The Times:

Prince Of Zenda

D Express:

Paws For Thought

POSTDATA:

Liamarty Dreams

TOPSPEED:

Rhoscolyn

RP RATINGS:

Boardman

The Guardian:

Prince Of Zenda

Daily Record:

Prince Of Zenda

Daily Mirror:

Paws For Thought

NEWMARKET:

Baradar

Telegraph:

Baradar

Daily Mail:

Baradar

The Sun:

Baradar

The Star:

Baradar