September 24 / 16.35 Chester

16.35

Good

In Memory Of Queen Elizabeth II Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4319.05
  • 0m 7f 127y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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In Memory Of Queen Elizabeth II Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
110,000gns yearling who was bought unraced from Godolphin for 50,000gns; readily justified favouritism over a similar trip at Beverley (good) four weeks ago despite starting slowly and she should confirm those placings with the runner-up Jupiter And Mars; obvious claims.
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1st

1

(10)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:35 Chester

Silent Monarch

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: George Boughey

chased leader, pushed along over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon led, kept on well inside final furlong, clear with one other final 110yds, always doing enough

7/4

1st

7

(6)

27th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:54 Beverley

Silent Monarch

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and good headway on outer from 2f out, led 1f out, soon hung right, hampered rival final 110yds, kept on well

2/1

7

(4)

26th Aug 2022

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

18:45 Goodwood

Silent Monarch

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: George Boughey

50,000gns buy at the Newmarket sales this July; half-sister to winners Keyser Soze (7f-1m; RPR 110), Surbett (6f-1m; 89) and Crown Power (1m3f; 84) dam unraced half-sister to the 10.3f Group 3 winner and Derby third Astrology; wouldn't need to be anything special to make presence felt on debut.

8/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -26525 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
0-6 but achieved a fairly useful level of form two runs back in handicap at Sandown; best form is at 1m1f/1m2f but she might get away with the trip in this company; all turf runs on good or faster.
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3rd

10

(5)

10th Oct 2022

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

16:20 Windsor

Follow That Star

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders, went second 3f out, soon ridden, lost second inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

11/4

2nd

10

(7)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:35 Chester

Follow That Star

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and good headway on outer from over 1f out, hung left when challenging inside final furlong, kept on and went clear with winner final 110yds, always held

2/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -23435

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Promise for Sir Michael Stoute as a 2yo; best form when third of 17 in a York handicap (good to soft) in May on his second run for new connections but backward steps since on either side of being gelded.
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5th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Al Baahy

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Prominent racer who won classified events at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m2f) in January but he's found things tough back in handicaps in his last three runs; has something to prove again and his sole turf win was in May 2023.

25/1

5th

2

(2)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Baahy

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Kevin Frost

Won twice in January, including over 9.4f here, and he is back to a winning mark after three disappointing runs this spring; not a solid option.

8/1

8th

9

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Al Baahy

8st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Kevin Frost

Turf winner back in May 2023 who found classified company his thing when going back-to-back on AW (9.5f/1m2f) in January; forced out of that grade subsequently and has found handicaps a stretch on last three starts.

14/1

Form: 6382

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Probably his best run when second to Silent Monarch at Beverley last time, but the winner had his measure when short of room late on and he did look very one-paced up the straight; vulnerable once more.
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10th

5

29th Nov 2023

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

14:00 Hereford

Jupiter And Mars

11st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Five-race maiden on Flat last year for Ralph Beckett, showing fair form at about 7f; absent for 14 months and has a possible stamina doubt for this game but market support should be noted; tongue-tie applied.

8/1

4th

4

(3)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:35 Chester

Jupiter And Mars

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, outpaced inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

9/2

2nd

2

(7)

27th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:54 Beverley

Jupiter And Mars

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, badly hampered final 110yds, soon no extra

7/2

Form: 92

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both runs at Wolverhampton, showing a lot more second time out when beating all bar a not unfancied newcomer from a respected southern yard; not without hope of going one better.
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11th

5

(3)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Dolly Gray

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Has a good low draw and she's 3lb lower than when winning at Sandown last September; however, she's failed to beat a rival on her three outings this year and a major turnaround is needed in a first-time tongue-tie.

33/1

7th

4

(6)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:40 Nottingham

Dolly Gray

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: David Loughnane

started quickly, led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

20/1

8th

4

(10)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Dolly Gray

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David Loughnane

5yo who is lightly raced for her age and won twice last year (6f/5f, good to firm/good); well beaten at Haydock in June on sole run this season but may have needed that outing and is not written off today.

20/1

20/1

Form: 68-

Last run: 281 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similarly modest form in two 1m events at Kempton last winter when with Tom Dascombe (hooded second time); likely to be more competitive in handicaps.
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9th

5

(2)

5th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Dedenne

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Hugo Palmer

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

13/2

10th

7

(10)

19th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dedenne

9st 3lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Hugo Palmer

Quite well-bred, and a relatively expensive yearling, but she hasn't made the frame in four outings, including on handicap debut at Newcastle last month; Taylor Fisher's claim is handy but she'll still need to raise her game.

16/1

10th

5

(12)

24th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Dedenne

9st 9lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

dwelt start, raced near side, held up in rear, not clear run over 2f out, ridden when in the clear over 1f out, soon no impression

16/1

Form: 66

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has finished in the second half of the field in 1m maidens at Newcastle and Pontefract; no appeal for now.
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12th

9

(10)

24th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:43 Newcastle (AW)

Another Quirke

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Mark Walford

raced wide, in touch with leaders, steady headway and switched to near side 3f out, ridden and lost position over 2f out, soon weakened

25/1

7th

5

(2)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:35 Chester

Another Quirke

9st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Walford

slowly away, towards rear of midfield, pushed along over 2f out, soon outpaced, made no impression

66/1

6th

1

(1)

15th Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

17:10 Pontefract

Another Quirke

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

raced freely, led at steady pace, increased tempo over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened from 1f out

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a Sedgefield bumper nearly two years ago on her sole run for a previous stable.
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9th

6

(6)

21st Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:02 Lingfield (AW)

Darkest Dream

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Seamus Durack

prominent

12/1

4th

12

(4)

14th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Darkest Dream

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Seamus Durack

7yo who has raced only five times (including in a bumper); safely held at 33-1 in the Chelmsford fog on latest start in December; hard to recommend unless the market speaks in her favour.

20/1

6th

9

(4)

1st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Darkest Dream

8st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Seamus Durack

6yo who has raced only four times (including bumper); seemed to improve a bit at Kempton (AW debut) most recently; could go well off just 46 on handicap debut.

12/1

66/1

Form: 8

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper/hurdle winner; 66-1 for last week's Flat debut at Pontefract (1m) and she ran accordingly.
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1st

1

10th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

15:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Hawaii

9st 12lb

T: Tjade Collier

Has returned from a summer break in good form, gaining second win on the Flat this year when scoring over 1m6f here last week; 4lb penalty; sound chance in a modest event back at 1m4f.

9/4

1st

12

(2)

4th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Hawaii

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Tjade Collier

took keen hold, midfield

8/1

3rd

8

(7)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

12:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blue Hawaii

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Tjade Collier

Versatile mare who has yet to win on the AW but has won over hurdles/fences/a bumper and on turf Flat; sound run when runner-up to an easy winner over C&D last time (first three well clear); interesting contender.

7/1

Form: 74

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on soft ground here in May and he was behind stablemate Dolly Gray when fourth at Wolverhampton.
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10

(12)

6th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Derrymore Boy

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Didn't show a great deal in three maiden/novice runs last year and he beat only one rival when upped to 1m3f on his handicap debut at Kempton (28-1) last month; still unexposed but he needs transformation on this return to Tapeta.

25/1

8th

9

(4)

11th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Derrymore Boy

9st 5lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: David Loughnane

Displayed a glimpse of ability last year on one of his three starts and he's one to watch in the betting now up in trip on handicap debut, but improvement is needed if he's to come out on top.

12/1

2

(5)

12th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Derrymore Boy

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: David Loughnane

His standout effort from three starts this year was a 9l fourth of eight in a novice here (7f) on his second run; now makes his handicap debut after a short break but was tailed off at Chester last time and he needs a transformation back up in trip.

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.10
Straight Forecast £8.59
Trifecta £35.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Silent Monarch

SPOTLIGHT:

Follow That Star

The Sun:

Jupiter And Mars

NEWMARKET:

Silent Monarch

The Times:

Silent Monarch

Telegraph:

Silent Monarch

The Guardian:

Silent Monarch

Daily Mail:

Silent Monarch

Daily Express:

Silent Monarch

Daily Mirror:

Silent Monarch

Daily Record:

Silent Monarch

RP Ratings:

Follow That Star

TOPSPEED:

Follow That Star

The Star:

Follow That Star