July 15 / 15.17 Chester

15.17

Good To Soft

Edinburgh Gin Handicap

  • Prize money: £7134.4
  • 0m 6f 17y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Edinburgh Gin Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.60
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 24-145

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has only run over 7f to date but shapes as though he'll be fine at this trip from stall 3, especially if able to lead as he did here in better company last time; a 2lb drop in the weights won't hurt either.
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8th

6

(9)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Divine Libra

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Has gained both handicap wins at Chester, including over the bare 7f at this meeting (good) in May 2024; respectable fifth in this last year; a reappearance run over 6f at the Newmarket Craven meeting could have put him spot on for this; likely to be in the mix here again.

8/1

8th

2

(6)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Divine Libra

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charles Hills

Has course form and is capable of being involved; however, has gained both handicap wins at Chester, latest in May 2024, and may be more interesting back there with this reappearance under his belt.

9/1

2nd

5

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Divine Libra

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Three wins, all around a left-hand bend, but the latest was back in May 2024; has run some solid races in defeat this year and showed promise at this track on his debut; others are more persuasive.

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 0711-9 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Any rain would suit back on turf, having finished well held from a wide stall (AW) on his return from a wind operation (wore first-time tongue-tie) a month ago; is some way down the pecking order though.
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3rd

10

(14)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Harrys Halo

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Has had only one run over 5f and it was in this race in 2024 when he finished a well-beaten 2-1 favourite; quiet in a light campaign in 2025; others look stronger.

25/1

12th

10

(12)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Harrys Halo

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

All four wins at 6f, including on heavy last October, but he hasn't been nailing it in just three runs this year and these will be tough conditions in which to prove stamina in first attempt at 7f.

16/1

4

(5)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Harrys Halo

9st 8lb

J: Alfie Gee

T: Kevin Frost

Ended 2024 in top form but he has been restricted to just two runs so far in 2025 and not at his best on either occasion; the accessories return this afternoon and a revival could be forthcoming.

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 37-400 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Another ordinary effort behind stablemate Northcliff last time (both behind Winter Crown) and, like that one, has landed a wide stall; is hard to recommend.
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12th

5

(7)

11th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Braveheart Boy

9st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

reared start, blindfold off late, lost many lengths start, joined main group halfway, soon no impression

16/1

8th

8

(9)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Braveheart Boy

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Narrowly beat a notable rival in C&D novice event nearly two years ago; 0-14 in handicaps since but has possibilities off a reduced mark back here, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

9/1

7th

10

(4)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:15 Musselburgh

Braveheart Boy

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

upset in stalls, awkward start and slowly into stride, in rear

16/1

16/1

Form: 46-145 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Can pull hard and hang left, and is starting to look exposed now; stable been among the winners but he'll need to improve on his latest effort (first-time cheekpieces; retained).
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1

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Wen Moon

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Poorly drawn and well beaten on seasonal reappearance here (6f) in April, but much more competitive when third at Carlisle (5f, good; 9-2) 16 days ago; bypassed an option at Catterick on Saturday (unsuitable ground) in favour of this; rain - three wins on soft - would aid his cause.

7/4

3rd

3

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Wen Moon

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Best to forgive reappearance effort (badly drawn) but he's not the percentage call unless the ground is soft; has gained all handicap wins on that surface.

14/1

Form: 122041 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Not had much luck with one thing and another but continued the progression at a short price last time; this is deeper off a 3lb higher mark but he won't mind any rain, having gone close over C&D from a wide stall (heavy) in the spring; respected.
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1st

10

(5)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Winter Crown

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Over two years since his last success but he retains some ability and begins life with his new stable off a lowly mark (left Julie Camacho for £7,000 last month); others appeal more.

20/1

1st

10

(5)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Winter Crown

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Over two years since his last success but he retains some ability and begins life with his new stable off a lowly mark (left Julie Camacho for £7,000 last month); others appeal more.

20/1

5

(1)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

15:25 Redcar

Winter Crown

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

His last win was in June 2023 but that was off 12lb higher at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) and he's run several good races this season; wasn't beaten far with visor added at Southwell last time and he's in the mix back on turf.

11/2

Form: 31-1 D

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Another good step forward on her comeback in the spring, easily making it 2-2 on Tapeta off a 10lb lower mark against her own sex; this is more competitive but she looks to have the most potential of these.
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5th

2

(3)

27th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

First Of May

10st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

raced in third

4/1

4th

3

(2)

4th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Of May

8st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: James Fanshawe

raced in last

7/4

1st

3

(4)

26th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Of May

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Fanshawe

Impressive over C&D on her handicap debut in May; not so good on turf on her next two starts and she gave up her unbeaten record on AW when a weak finisher at Newcastle four weeks ago; back against her own sex today but the last run does leave her with something to prove.

7/2

20/1

Form: 630280

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Maiden who's struggled in handicaps this year having paid the price for going close in a sales races last summer; is drawn wide and only holds outside claims.
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1st

3

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Northcliff

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Thomas Faulkner

Now 16lb lower than when winning at Ascot (6f, good to firm; also suited by 7f) on stable debut last spring, but finished well down the field in all four AW sprints since December and returns to turf with lots to prove.

20/1

8th

7

(2)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Northcliff

9st 6lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Thomas Faulkner

This his time of year, with two May wins in 2024 and a hat-trick last spring; arrives off the back of a string of modest efforts, though, the returning visor not making much difference last time.

20/1

11th

2

(8)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:52 Lingfield (AW)

Northcliff

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Landed a turf hat-trick for the visor first going on last spring (won twice in May the year before too); well held in two AW runs from wide stalls this winter and can do better at this lower level with the visor back in place.

20/1

Form: 24618- D

Last run: 252 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Handed an 8lb rise for his heavy-ground win last autumn and found it too much in one more start; is well drawn but needs to improve for the first-time headgear back from eight months off.
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8th

6

(10)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Orbital Chime

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Has been threatening for his current yard this spring but a couple of expensive defeats latterly; goes back to the visor from blinkers and, while capable off this mark, his strike-rate doesn't inspire.

5/1

6th

6

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:20 Nottingham

Orbital Chime

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Best effort for current stable when close second at Thirsk (7f) in most recent turf attempt; still nicely handicapped, having recorded both wins (6f) off higher marks; commands respect back down in distance.

100/30

6th

2

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Orbital Chime

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: James Owen

Course winner over 6f in November when trained by Katie Scott; didn't quite get home when third at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) earlier in the month, and ran well when second of 14 at Thirsk (7f, good) five days ago; may be able to go one better.

9/2

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 391-44

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two fair efforts from the front in the spring (latterly here) but was nicely drawn each time and hasn't fared as well today, going beyond 5f for the first time and back from two months off; needs to find more.
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12

(7)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

14:10 Chester

Seantrabh

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Declan Carroll

C&D winner as a 3yo who'll appreciate any rain; starts the season on a handy mark but will need to be right on his game after seven months off.

12/1

5th

3

(1)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:08 Newmarket

Seantrabh

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

disputed lead early

7/1

5th

3

(1)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:08 Newmarket

Seantrabh

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

disputed lead early, outpaced and in touch with leaders after 1f, rallied and headway over 2f out, no extra inside final 110yds

7/1

Form: 21-216 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
0-4 on turf, 2-2 on the AW, but she's also 2-2 over a turning 6f (can race freely) and won't mind any more rain; this mark may well be within range if she settles better from the inside stall and she's one to consider.
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8th

4

(7)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

12:35 Lingfield (AW)

Lulworth Cove

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

dwelt start, towards rear

20/1

9th

12

(8)

16th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Lulworth Cove

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

in touch with leaders

20/1

9th

8

(10)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Lulworth Cove

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hannon

0-6 on turf but 2-2 on the AW, her latest win coming at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) in June; still 3lb higher, but can't be dismissed if revived by the return to an artificial surface.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £49.20
Straight Forecast £39.39
Tricast £460.28
Trifecta £575.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

First Of May

TOPSPEED:

Winter Crown

LAMBOURN:

Divine Libra

The Times:

Harry's Halo

POSTDATA:

Winter Crown

Daily Mail:

Winter Crown

Daily Mirror:

Winter Crown

The Sun:

Winter Crown

Daily Record:

Winter Crown

RP RATINGS:

First Of May

NEWMARKET:

First Of May

Telegraph:

First Of May

The Guardian:

First Of May

D Express:

First Of May

The Star:

First Of May