July 01 / 16.52 Chester

16.52

Good

Jam Shed Handicap

  • Prize money: £6115.2
  • 1m 7f 196y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Jam Shed Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 436584 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
0-6 this year but ran respectably in first-time blinkers at Goodwood (1m6f) most recently; interesting off a workable mark in the retained headgear, with the return to 2m looking ideal; C&D winner in 2021.
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1st

1

(8)

1st Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Military Two Step

9st 11lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

0-6 this year but ran respectably in first-time blinkers at Goodwood (1m6f) most recently; interesting off a workable mark in the retained headgear, with the return to 2m looking ideal; C&D winner in 2021.

2/1

4th

5

(4)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Goodwood

Military Two Step

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

2lb lower than when successful at Chelmsford (2m, AW) last November, but recent efforts raise doubts over whether she can take advantage so she needs the first-time blinkers to help turn things around.

9/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2611-3 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Scored twice on Flat last autumn then had a fruitless spell back over hurdles; met traffic issues on her way to finishing third over C&D (good) two weeks ago when returned to this code; possibilities off same mark.
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11th

4

(1)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newmarket (July)

Malakahna

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ian Williams

Came good on Flat last autumn with 2m wins at Ascot (good) and Newmarket (good to soft); more to prove on soft, as her latest start (heavy defeat at Ascot) confirms but she was in good form going into that; usual cheekpieces are replaced by a visor.

10/1

6th

7

(9)

28th Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 3

14:25 Ascot

Malakahna

9st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Ian Williams

Came good on Flat last autumn with 2m wins here (good) and at Newmarket (good to soft; more to prove on soft); seconds this month at Chester and York confirm she's a big player if the ground is okay.

6/1

2nd

3

(8)

15th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:55 York

Malakahna

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ian Williams

slightly awkward start, towards rear on outer, pushed along briefly halfway

6/1

10/1

Form: 24-608

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has a doubt over current form; however, he's well treated granted a revival and some of his 1m6f form suggests this new trip is worth exploring; sole win came off 2lb higher; market support should be noted.
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8th

2

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Buxted Reel

11st 11lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

All three wins under rules on AW Flat; returns from a break and best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

6/1

1

(6)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Buxted Reel

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tom Lacey

Placed in both Flat outings this year, beaten only narrowly returned to AW latest; has form figures of 221 over C&D; solid claims.

5/2

2nd

1

(4)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Buxted Reel

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Lacey

Two-time AW winner (including on Tapeta) who was fit from hurdling when a close third at Doncaster (1m6f) in July; not at his best over hurdles three weeks ago but lost a shoe and he could be thereabouts today.

4/1

12/1

Form: -64120 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
In good form over 1m6f in May for Ian Williams, winning at Salisbury then second at Nottingham; never figured over 1m4f on debut for new stable but this step back up in distance looks a plus; has won over 2m.
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8th

9

(6)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Nottingham

Tigerten

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Michael Blake

midfield, outpaced up the centre 4f out, weakened and eased over 1f out

16/1

8th

9

(6)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Nottingham

Tigerten

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Michael Blake

midfield, outpaced up the centre 4f out, weakened and eased over 1f out

16/1

5th

4

(5)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

14:07 Bath

Tigerten

11st 1lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Michael Blake

in touch with leaders

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: /6/3-1

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner over jumps; seen only rarely on Flat in recent years but scored at Thirsk (1m6f, soft), albeit in lower grade, on his most recent attempt under this code and looks difficult to rule out.
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1

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:32 Warwick

El Borracho

12st 0lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Versaatile 10yo with 15 wins on his CV; not firing on all cylinders this season, the last twice over fences, but has dropped to a dangerous hurdle mark and will appreciate this ease in grade.

11/2

1

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:32 Warwick

El Borracho

12st 0lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Versaatile 10yo with 15 wins on his CV; not firing on all cylinders this season, the last twice over fences, but has dropped to a dangerous hurdle mark and will appreciate this ease in grade.

11/2

1

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:32 Warwick

El Borracho

12st 0lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Versaatile 10yo with 15 wins on his CV; not firing on all cylinders this season, the last twice over fences, but has dropped to a dangerous hurdle mark and will appreciate this ease in grade.

11/2

25/1

Form: 33349- D

Last run: 262 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Very well handicapped on best form; however, he's on a three-year losing spell and lacks recent match practice having been absent since October; market may prove best guide on debut for new yard.
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7th

1

(4)

1st Sep 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mancini

10st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Mutiple winner at up to 16.5f but on a 22-race losing run; handy mark based on last year's form, when with Ian Williams but well below that level in two starts for this trainer.

10/1

10th

13

(3)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

15:52 Chester

Mancini

8st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Patrick Morris

Very well handicapped on his best form but last win was three years ago and he was tailed off on his stable/seasonal debut here (2m, good) two weeks ago; opposable.

33/1

Form: 059-77

Last run: 93 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
In decent form since switched to hurdles; respectable third in this race 12 months ago but has been far from consistent on Flat for current yard; 11lb out of weights this time round.
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3rd

7

24th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:37 Uttoxeter

Fandabidozi

11st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Gary Hanmer

Two wins and a number of places to his name over hurdles; only 2l away on the AW 16 days ago when returning from a year off; handicapped to go well.

13/2

4th

6

(4)

8th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fandabidozi

8st 10lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Gary Hanmer

Doubled his tally over hurdles when winning at Bangor last April and he was placed there on his next start; disappointing at Aintree when last seen 357 days ago and he's best watched on his return to this sphere.

16/1

3

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 103y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Fandabidozi

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Doubled hurdling tally with clearcut win at Bangor (2m, good) last month and was placed off today's mark there (good to soft) a few days later; Sean Bowen takes the ride today; likely contender again.

7/1

16/1

Form: 788875

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Far from solid on 2023 form; on the plus side, he's now 8lb below last winning mark and there was a whiff of promise on latest outing; all wins at up to 1m6f but soft ground wasn't ideal on sole 2m run.
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2

(5)

9th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:20 Catterick

Myboymax

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Has won twice here (including over C&D); three places behind Cosmic Soul when fifth of eight over C&D (good) last month; no improvement with blinkers reinstated (retained) at Nottingham 13 days ago; needs to show improvement.

12/1

3rd

5

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Nottingham

Myboymax

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Catterick regular who was fifth of eight runners there 16 days ago when behind Morandi Second; that race wasn't run to suit and his previous effort there was better; the return of blinkers is no bad thing.

16/1

Form: 004-28

Last run: 167 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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8th

8

11th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:15 Perth

John The Baptist

10st 2lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

jumped right throughout, always behind, tailed off

7/1

Non-runners

Myboymax, John The Baptist

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.40
Straight Forecast £7.76
Tricast £30.68
Trifecta £41.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Military Two Step

SPOTLIGHT:

Malakahna

TOPSPEED:

Mancini

The Times:

Buxted Reel

The Sun:

Tigerten

The Star:

El Borracho

Telegraph:

Malakahna

Daily Record:

Malakahna

POSTDATA:

Military Two Step

The Guardian:

Military Two Step

Daily Mail:

Military Two Step

Daily Mirror:

Military Two Step

D Express:

Mancini