August 31 / 14.40 Chester

14.40

Good

Livescore Bet Handicap

  • Prize money: £50960
  • 0m 7f 127y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Livescore Bet Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 101187

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Made it four out of five for the season when winning at Sandown (1m, good to soft) in June and bounced back from below-par run there when seventh of 16 in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm), where he suffered trouble in running; could be thereabouts if getting the breaks.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(5)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Goodwood

Two Tempting

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Useful on AW/turf but was below par last time and seems weighted to the hilt back in this sphere; beaten off current mark (finished fifth of 12) in this race 12 months ago.

12/1

10th

1

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Kempton (AW)

Two Tempting

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Tough 7yo with a fine C&D record; might have needed the run at Glorious Goodwood after five months off, and fared much better when fourth at Chester two weeks ago; that should have put him spot-on for this and he has real each-way claims.

10/1

4th

1

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Two Tempting

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

First of two wins over C&D came in this contest in 2024 off 4lb lower; had a fruitful AW winter campaign; reported to have met with a setback when being readied for Chester's May meeting and returned only when beating just one home in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) recently; has a high draw to contend with here and is 3lb higher than his last winning mark.

16/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 913608 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Drawn wide but it was the same story here (7f, good) in May when he won in convincing fashion; also won here (6f, soft) last year; not beaten far when mid-division at Ascot last time and he's not discounted.
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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: £2.20

Form: -42003

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Short-headed in big field at Newmarket (7f, good) in May and back on song with close third of six at Epsom (7f, good) on Monday; ran well here (on soft) last May and he might not be far away.
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7

(6)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Goodwood

Gorak

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Best form this season when placed twice at Haydock, including latest start; still on a workable mark but continues on a long losing sequence, which makes him a similar type to Billyjoh.

16/1

3

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:10 Haydock

Gorak

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Charlie Fellowes

Record over C&D includes a success in May 2023 and solid second on reappearance this term; disappointing favourite here on penultimate start and losing run is mounting up; best form certainly gives him a good chance off current mark back down in grade.

7/1

11

(1)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Gorak

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Disappointing favourite at Haydock last Saturday, extending his long losing sequence; beaten twice in this contest (seventh in 2023, well held in 2024) and can be opposed.

33/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 134513

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort who posted his second win of the season when scoring at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) on August 8, and he was a good third at the Shergar Cup at Ascot (1m, good to firm) two days later; solid claims.
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2

(13)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Carrytheone

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Bell

As usual, he was held up before breezing through the field to win the Balmoral Handicap over 1m here last October (soft; 4lb lower); needs to put this season's performances behind him but arrives here fresh and rain would heighten interest.

12/1

8th

2

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 11y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Carrytheone

9st 10lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: Michael Bell

Held up; excellent 2024 in handicaps on varied ground culminated in his Balmoral triumph at Ascot (1m, soft) in October; never having raced beyond 1m asks a question but he saw it out well that day and has a form chance if putting this month's reappearance (18-1 in Listed race) well behind him.

7/1

8th

2

(7)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

17:30 Chester

Carrytheone

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Michael Bell

Shaped well in a few top handicaps prior to deservedly landing a big pot in the Balmoral at Ascot (1m, soft) last October; whether his hold-up style lends itself to a Listed race around here remains to be seen but he's a big player on form if ready to roll after nine months off.

4/1

Form: -37521 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Second of 18 at York (7f, good to soft) last month then defied widest stall to win here (7f, good to soft) four weeks ago; also won here in 2022 (7f, good) and should be fine over today's extra yardage; one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(7)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:25 Beverley

Yanifer

10st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Harriet Bethell

Front-runner; struggling for form this year but that is reflected in his much-reduced handicap mark; dropping into 0-80 company will help but there are risks attached.

20/1

12th

1

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:25 Haydock

Yanifer

10st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Harriet Bethell

Hasn't got going this year but he's dropped to a good mark on last year's high points and a tongue-tie is turned to; a revival is not out of the question; effective on soft but hasn't shone on heavy.

20/1

10th

9

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Yanifer

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Harriet Bethell

Yet to fire this season but landed his third win here when successful in this race last year (good to firm) off 4lb higher; he has also been placed twice at this track and can never be written off around here.

7/1

Form: 2231

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Beaten at 30-100 last month and had to work hard (and hung left) to win 1m AW maiden at 2-5 latest; however, he was runner-up to class acts Economics and Lead Artist in the spring on his first two starts, and if tapping back into that promise this 3yo could play a leading role on handicap debut.
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28

(35)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Under Siege

8st 10lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Hasn't fulfilled the promise shown when runner-up to Economics then Lead Artist (1m, good to soft/good) in the spring on his first two starts; unraced on soft/heavy ground; however, this 3yo remains lightly raced and may benefit from today's step up in trip; not written off.

20/1

6th

15

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:40 Chester

Under Siege

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

slowly away

5/1

1st

9

(6)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Under Siege

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Andrew Balding

Useful efforts when runner-up to Dante winner Economics and recent Glorious Goodwood Group 3 scorer Lead Artist on his first two starts; beaten at 30-100 at Windsor last time but he found himself at the back of the field after a slow start and can be given another chance.

8/15

Form: 01-674

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won at Newbury (7f, good to soft) and Newcastle (5f, AW) last year and returned to form when keeping on for good fourth at Newbury (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; his draw could have been better but he's a possible.
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7th

1

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

Spangled Mac

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Three good runs over the winter (two of them from five runs in Bahrain) but he has struggled in two 7f runs back in Britain since April; handicapper slow to relent and this step up to 1m isn't sure to spark a revival.

16/1

13th

6

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Spangled Mac

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

7yo who was well beaten in Bahrain and at Chester on his last two starts; however, he was drawn wide at Chester and showed some good form in Bahrain in January; he's run really well on both previous attempts at this C&D and is not ruled out each-way off a competitive mark.

20/1

12th

3

(10)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Spangled Mac

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Campaigned back in Bahrain since December, best efforts when placed twice over 6f; well treated on historical data but hasn't won a domestic race since 2023; returns to 7f for first time since last July.

25/1

Form: 601106 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Made it two wins in a row when winning here (7f, good to soft) in May; not beaten far when sixth to Yanifer here (7f, good to soft) last time from stall two (same berth today) but has to improve upon that form today.
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7th

6

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

15:10 Chester

Spirit Genie

9st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Gained a first win since 2024 at Pontefract (1m) in August; backed it up with a good fifth of 17 in 1m2f Doncaster handicap eight days ago so he's a player in this grade.

7/1

5th

1

(3)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Spirit Genie

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jennie Candlish

Acts on most ground; capitalised on a career-low mark with a comfortable success at Pontefract (1m, good to firm; first-time blinkers) last month; back up 5lb and he's yet to prove himself over this longer trip.

12/1

1st

1

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:45 Pontefract

Spirit Genie

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jennie Candlish

Multiple winner at up to 8.5f on good or slower; on the slide in three starts this season but this combination of a drop in grade and new headgear may prompt a resurgence; return to shorter is also a plus; shortlisted.

7/2

9th
17 (16)
Reidh

25/1

Form: 0-3115

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in June on second run since being gelded and he followed up in competitive handicap at the Galway festival (7f, yielding); has a wide draw today and he was only fifth at Newcastle (7f, AW) last time, but he failed to settle and retains potential; not written off.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Reidh

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice over 7f for Richard Fahey in 2024; not added to that tally since, and has been below-par in three starts for new yard; tries a new trip and runs with first-time tongue-tie and blinkers which need to have a positive impact.

7/1

7th

6

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

18:30 Pontefract

Reidh

9st 6lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice over 7f for Richard Fahey in 2024; not added to that tally since, and has been below-par on both starts for new yard (7f); takes a marked drop in trip.

7/1

9th

9

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Reidh

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice for Richard Fahey in the summer of 2024 but lost his way; sold for 10,000gns to join new yard in October; gambled on but well held on stable debut at Thirsk (7f, good) last month in first-time cheekpieces (now removed); may be worth another chance off sliding mark.

6/1

10th
16 (4)
Boardman

8/1

Form: 566520 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
8yo whose form has regressed this year and he was down the field at Newcastle last time; however, he went close at Haydock (7f, good to firm) earlier this month and is now 9lb lower than when winning over C&D (good) in May 2023, one of three course wins; not ruled out from handy draw.
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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

11th
10 (9)
Revich

9/1

Form: 0-0000 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner who was third in this race in 2021 and 2023, and he's 4lb below last September's last winning mark; however, this 8yo who has finished down the field on all four runs this season; something to prove.
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5th

3

(2)

27th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:44 Ffos Las

Revich

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Without a win since 2023; plenty of competitive runs during his losing streak and getting back on slow ground won't inconvenience.

14/1

6th

3

(9)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

13:20 Bath

Revich

10st 8lb

J: Miss Georgia King

T: Adrian Wintle

His last win was in 2023 but he's generally reliable and the form of his latest third at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) has been boosted by the runner-up since; this is his first attempt beyond 1m2f but he's on a dangerous mark and has been a strong finisher in most of his runs this season; respected.

13/2

3rd

4

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:07 Ffos Las

Revich

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

10yo who is without a win since September 2023; has posted some solid efforts this year, including when third of five at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) last month, and makes each-way appeal.

10/1

12th
13 (8)
Physique

9/1

Form: 439221

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Went close twice in a row (1m/7f, good/yielding) prior to making all big-field handicap at this month's Galway festival (7f, heavy); this track should suit his prominent style and he could make a bold bid.
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9

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Pontefract

Physique

9st 4lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Comfortable win in a 7f handicap at Newmarket (made all) in June off a 5lb lower mark; not so good since but he is well drawn for this return to 6f; considered.

9/1

10th

1

(1)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Physique

9st 12lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Three-time turf winner but he's had only three runs on the AW, the most recent coming when a respectable fourth of 13 over this C&D last time; still 7lb higher than for June's Newmarket success but he has each-way claims.

10/1

4th

4

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:24 Kempton (AW)

Physique

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Dictated the pace and ran out an easy winner in a 7f handicap at Newmarket in June; well held twice since and he looks high in the weights.

16/1

Form: 29/0-6

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his 2022 form for Joseph O'Brien but lightly raced since and hasn't really shone; has a wide draw on his stable debut (remains in same ownership) and may be best watched.
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8th

4

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Good Heavens

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won his first race since joining the Quinns at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; 25-1) last month; went back up 7lb and he ran well off new mark when third at Nottingham (8.5f, good to soft) 19 days ago; good claims.

7/2

8th

4

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Good Heavens

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won his first race since joining the Quinns at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; 25-1) last month; went back up 7lb and he ran well off new mark when third at Nottingham (8.5f, good to soft) 19 days ago; good claims.

7/2

1

(3)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

Good Heavens

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ex-Irish; market support proved misguided on his third and fourth British starts, which he followed with 25-1 win at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago, coming from last in a nine-runner race; back up 7lb, still well treated on his old Irish form.

4/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £117.60
Straight Forecast £102.13
Tricast £656.59
Trifecta £1060.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Yanifer

POSTDATA:

Carrytheone

The Times:

Under Siege

RP RATINGS:

Revich

Daily Record:

Physique

D Express:

Gorak

The Sun:

Under Siege

TOPSPEED:

Yanifer

Daily Mail:

Yanifer

Daily Mirror:

Yanifer

Telegraph:

Carrytheone

The Guardian:

Carrytheone

The Star:

Carrytheone

NEWMARKET:

Revich