July 31 / 16.30 Chester

16.30

Good To Soft

GBR Everyone’s Turf Handicap

  • Prize money: £5076
  • 1m 4f 63y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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GBR Everyone’s Turf Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.70
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 16-543

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
His two wins were over 1m2f on soft ground last October; signed off for Hugo Palmer below his best and probably one to watch on this occasion, despite the booking of Hollie Doyle.
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10th

10

(4)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:28 Newcastle (AW)

The Nu Form Way

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Stella Barclay

towards rear

66/1

10th

10

(4)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:28 Newcastle (AW)

The Nu Form Way

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Stella Barclay

towards rear

66/1

11th

5

(5)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

The Nu Form Way

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Stella Barclay

Five wins on good or slower; not fired in three runs back from a long absence but last time at Beverley was a bit more encouraging; interesting to see if there's any market confidence behind him.

20/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 15-42 BF

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Led early and went down only narrowly on her switch to handicaps over this far at Goodwood (good to soft); that's solid form and she's entitled to improve some more; up 2lb.
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2nd

1

(1)

28th Aug 2022

Good To Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Speak

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

held up in behind leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, went second 1f out, kept on but no match for winner

6/4

2nd

9

(12)

31st Jul 2022

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

16:30 Chester

Speak

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

held up in rear, good headway from 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on but headed towards finish

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 636122

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive filly who may have had the run of things over C&D last time (on good) but it was another solid show to go down narrowly; entitled to be in the thick of it once more off 2lb higher.
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12th

14

(3)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Wynter Wildes

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

soon led at steady pace, increased tempo over 3f out, soon headed

25/1

5/1

Form: 11-642 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made all over 1m2f here (good to soft) last September and followed up over this far at Catterick; won't mind coming back in distance after two respectable staying efforts (2m2f/2m).
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3rd

2

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

15:12 Cartmel

Emiyn

11st 4lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Useful Flat stayer who has made the frame on all three hurdling starts; left behind by wide-margin winner when second here (2m6f, soft) last month but that was still a good effort and he's a contender over this shorter trip.

5/1

5

27th Jun 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:38 Cartmel

Emiyn

11st 4lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Useful Flat performer and was running okay (beaten 5l in the Chester Cup) until below par last time with a visor back on (now discarded); two respectable efforts over hurdles last year, notably when second in an Aintree maiden; every chance; has no clear ground preferences.

7/4

4

(7)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 46y

Class 2

16:40 Haydock

Emiyn

8st 13lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Often ridden by Zak Wheatley; slow starts have been interfering with what used to be a front-running role; best known for exploits at Chester, admittedly last winning any race in July 2023; ran creditably off this mark in good handicaps both starts this term, sixth in the Chester Cup last time, but he was third in this race last year and may come up a bit short once again.

4/1

Form: 95-693

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Exposed seven-time winner and now an 8yo; probably better at this trip than the 2m he ran over last time but others make greater appeal.
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2

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Lunar Jet

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

Dual C&D winner but last of those was in April 2023; just his second run this year when finishing with a flourish to take fifth of 11 over C&D (good to soft) 23 days ago; not the force of old but has possibilities if able to build on that run.

6/1

2

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Lunar Jet

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

Dual C&D winner but last of those was in April 2023; just his second run this year when finishing with a flourish to take fifth of 11 over C&D (good to soft) 23 days ago; not the force of old but has possibilities if able to build on that run.

6/1

10

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:11 Redcar

Lunar Jet

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

Veteran who has raced only once this year, when soundly beaten in 1m6f AW handicap in July; suited by this C&D and rain will aid his cause but it's very hard to gauge how much ability he retains.

25/1

6th
7 (11)
Restorer

12/1

Form: 364366 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Stable runs three; needs to bounce back from two below-par performances but he did run well at the big meeting here in May and is 6lb lower than then; not entirely ruled out.
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9

(4)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Restorer

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

awkward start, in rear, looked to go wrong and pulled up 7f out

6/1

9

(4)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Restorer

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

awkward start, in rear, looked to go wrong and pulled up 7f out

6/1

2nd

6

(8)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:40 Lingfield (AW)

Restorer

9st 9lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Ian Williams

midfield

14/1

13/2

Form: 36-392 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual winner last year for Willam Haggas; back on track for current yard when second at Newcastle (1m4f) a month ago following a wind op; needs considering.
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7th

4

(3)

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

16:55 Windsor

Midrarr

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Chris Dwyer

Wins have come in the summer and she didn't offer much on her comeback, having finished last season with a string of ordinary efforts; the handicapper's proving quick to relent but she's still hard to recommend.

12/1

8th

7

(10)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Midrarr

9st 9lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Chris Dwyer

Scored twice on Wolverhampton Tapeta (1m6f and 1m4f) in summer 2021 but mostly out of form last year for Brian Ellison and finished last of nine on both her starts for new yard; down the weights but with questions to answer.

33/1

9th

1

(1)

28th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midrarr

9st 10lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Chris Dwyer

towards rear on inner

20/1

14/1

Form: 30-566

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Decent when trained in Ireland but he's looked regressive for a while and has finished no better than fifth since changing hands cheaply.
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9

2nd Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Mythical

10st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Smart on the Flat in his prime but has been pulled up on both starts for this yard over hurdles; hard to fancy.

50/1

10

9th May 2026

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:47 Hexham

Mythical

10st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Smart on the Flat in his prime but struggled off lowly mark on stable/handicap hurdle debut in March (3m1f); may benefit from this steep drop back in trip but still has too much to prove.

66/1

8

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:40 Catterick

Mythical

10st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Won a 1m maiden for Aidan O'Brien back in 2019; hasn't shown a great deal since and probably best watched on stable debut after 341-day break.

25/1

14/1

Form: -58417 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Got up on the line over C&D (good) and Pontefract eight days later perhaps came too soon; on a competitive mark should he return to form.
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9

(6)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:14 Redcar

Bamboo Bay

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tracy Waggott

C&D winner but he arrives below par, only sixth of eight in 14f Carlisle handicap 33 days ago; he's not easy to make a case for.

20/1

8

(1)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Bamboo Bay

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tracy Waggott

Three wins on the Flat, the latest at Redcar last September (1m6f, good to firm); hasn't been at his best this year, although fair run when 10l fourth of 12 at Beverley last time (good to firm).

10/1

8

(1)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Bamboo Bay

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tracy Waggott

Three wins on the Flat, the latest at Redcar last September (1m6f, good to firm); hasn't been at his best this year, although fair run when 10l fourth of 12 at Beverley last time (good to firm).

10/1

Form: 044117 CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won this two years ago but was tailed off in last year's renewal; after again running well here in May he won back-to-back handicaps elsewhere (1m3f/1m4f) and he reportedly finished stiff on his last visit two months ago; can deal with this mark and Harry Davies takes off another 5lb.
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8th

5

(9)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Heart Of Soul

10st 12lb

J: Miss Alice Keighley

T: Patrick Morris

towards rear of midfield

20/1

6th

8

(6)

16th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Heart Of Soul

8st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Patrick Morris

Six wins for Ian Williams including three over C&D, but lost his way including after moving to this yard; latest fifth of nine at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) was a bit better, but not enough to make him of interest.

33/1

5th

2

(3)

9th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heart Of Soul

9st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Patrick Morris

Won at Hamilton (1m3f, good) and Kempton (1m4f, AW) for Ian Williams last May but he's lost his way since his last success and has been beaten 9l or more in five runs for current yard; mark is tumbling but he has a lot to prove.

16/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 831-01 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces on for the first time when making just about all the running over a tad shorter at Windsor (good to firm); had reportedly come on for his reappearance and, after only nine runs, he could keep improving; just 3lb higher.
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1st

6

(5)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Enthused

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Doesn't win too often on the Flat these days but he has been placed on his last two starts, chasing home Seraphic at Chelmsford four weeks ago (1m2f); each-way claims again.

4/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

Form: 2430-1 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
French 1m3f maiden winner who made a successful British/stable debut at York (1m4f) in June; 5lb rise seems fair and there's probably more to come from him.
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4th

2

(2)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Zealandia

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

16lb below his last winning mark, but losing run now up to 15; might get more of a pace to run at than when fifth of nine over C&D last time, but others have more to recommend them; stable also runs Simiyann.

11/4

5th

9

(9)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Zealandia

8st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ian Williams

Handicapper has been relenting and he showed a lot more with third of 14 in a Racing League handicap at Newcastle (about 2m, Tapeta; 25-1) one week ago; a repeat of that puts him bang there; 2lb well in.

11/2

7

(3)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zealandia

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ian Williams

Has got himself well handicapped for good reason and his recent thirds were none too threatening; doubts remain; another tweak on the headgear front.

20/1

Non-runners

Zealandia

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £84.30
Straight Forecast £89.91
Tricast £300.11
Trifecta £356.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Wynter Wildes

SPOTLIGHT:

Speak

Telegraph:

Enthused

RP Ratings:

Lunar Jet

The Sun:

Zealandia

The Guardian:

Wynter Wildes

The Star:

Wynter Wildes

Daily Record:

Wynter Wildes

The Times:

Speak

Daily Mail:

Speak

Daily Express:

Enthused

Daily Mirror:

Enthused

TOPSPEED:

Lunar Jet