September 30 / 16.20 Chester

16.20

Soft

Restaurant 1539 Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Restaurant 1539 Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

1st
9 (10)
Ramiro

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 213859 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Fair effort over C&D in July (soft); won over 6f at Ayr three days later but mixed since and will do well to win at this level from the widest draw.
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11th

7

(6)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ramiro

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Six turf wins but below form lately; has run well enough on AW from just five starts but others preferred today.

33/1

8

(4)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

15:20 Listowel

Ramiro

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Won this race in 2020 and again last year off 1lb higher; likely to have needed his latest outing when behind a few of these at Roscommon and Oisin Murphy is an eye-catching booking; looks to have been laid out for this; interesting.

20/1

16

(5)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

Ramiro

9st 3lb

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

First reserve; the last of his six wins came at Listowel 11 months ago; not a bad effort there on sole run this year but needs more.

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 331115 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Often leads; hat-trick over 7f for Ivan Furtado in the spring, on AW and turf (heavy), but he faded over the extended 7f here when last seen in July and now tries his luck for a new yard; in a higher grade than for his wins and is drawn high.
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1st

1

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Herrington

Won a division of this off 9lb lower in 2025 when it was run as a 0-85, and raised his highest mark defied twice more after; holding his own in Polytrack Class 2s of late, but has more back in his favour tonight.

7/2

3rd

4

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

16:53 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Has registered all wins over 7f and in lower grades; however, ran respectably in Lingfield Class 2 most recently, while shaping as if this return to 1m is worth a go; whether he can defy current mark is another matter.

12/1

4th

3

(5)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Herrington

Into the veteran stage but in the form of his life this winter, finishing third over C&D before a Wolverhampton win and a Southwell second; likely vulnerable to an improver but should give his running again.

9/2

20/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 024186 CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; has won on good to soft and soft; good 6f win in May but hasn't got into the action since back from a short break and it remains to be seen whether he'll return to form at this stage of the season.
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1

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Broken Spear

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

His mark continues to fall and he has lots of good form on soft and heavy ground; won at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March but this 9yo has struggled more recently and he needs to turn things around.

25/1

5

(9)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Broken Spear

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won narrowly off his lower AW mark in March; returned from layoff with down-the-field AW run this month but combination of refitted cheekpieces and heavy rain could prompt a more dynanic performance.

14/1

13

(2)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Broken Spear

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won by a head at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March but he's been off since finishing down the field over C&D behind Saisons d'Or in May; best watched.

25/1

Form: -67118 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
His 2023 wins have been over 6f (soft) and 7f (good to firm; made all); needed better form to have any chance in a valuable 7f Ascot handicap 21 days ago and that didn't happen but he wasn't disgraced in eighth of 14; has more going for him here from a low draw down in grade.
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8th

12

(2)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Love De Vega

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, pressed leader early, in touch with leaders after 1f

14/1

6th

5

(6)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Goodwood

Love De Vega

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charlie Johnston

raced in second, lost position over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

10/1

8th

3

(1)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:47 Ripon

Love De Vega

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins in a busy campaign this year, the latest at Pontefract (1m, good) last month; another solid effort when second of 13 in a Racing League handicap at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago and although up another 3lb, still makes the shortlist.

11/2

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5th
3 (2)
Hodler

11/2

Form: 710867 CD BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Suited by unconventional tracks and although he's had his down days since a wide-margin win over C&D (soft) in May, he didn't look a busted flush over the extended 7f here this month; disappointing favourite at Newbury last week but not ruled out back on this track.
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6th

4

(7)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

21:00 Epsom

Hodler

9st 8lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Close third off lower AW mark at Kempton (1m) in May and fair effort when third at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) since; two of his last three wins have come over this C&D and he's respected now back here.

6/1

3rd

2

(3)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

17:00 Salisbury

Hodler

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Unraced here but a five-time turf winner over 7f at four different tracks; might well have won over 1m at Kempton (AW) last month had that race panned out more favourably; 7lb higher this time back on the grass but he can cope with this mark.

6/1

7

(2)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Hodler

9st 5lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Was having just his second start over 1m+ when running only okay at his favourite venue Epsom 29 days ago and he's towards the foot of the list in trying to capitalise on a lower AW mark here; trainer won this race last year.

14/1

Form: 522900 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f in 2019 but better known as a sprinter these days and his latest two wins came over about 5f here last summer (good; has won on heavy); reservations in first 7f run for two years.
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9/1

Form: 405485 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won over the extended 7f for previous yard last May (good to soft) and for this one on the AW in April but never involved at Carlisle last month and he dropped away in Evocative Spark's race here 15 days ago (no headgear; first-time blinkers today); needs turnaround.
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6th

7

(7)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Red Mirage

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Four-time Polytrack winner who ran well below market expectations in two previous starts on Tapeta; back on his last successful mark but didn't build on a decent comeback effort last time.

12/1

6th

4

(6)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Leicester

Red Mirage

9st 6lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: John & Sean Quinn

Resumed from four months off with a good third of 15 in 7f Doncaster handicap 15 days ago; must enter calculations off an unchanged mark.

7/2

3rd

12

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Doncaster

Red Mirage

9st 1lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: John & Sean Quinn

Doesn't have time on his side, being the oldest contender in this field; however, looks interesting back at Doncaster, being 1-1 here (win off 1lb lower last July); Harry Vigors takes off a useful 7lb.

12/1

Form: 490541 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Four wins at about 7f, on good and good to soft; has done the rounds of trainers but found his form for this one of late, not clear run here at the start of the month, then came right away over C&D since; back up 10lb but won off 5lb higher here last summer; clear chance.
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4th

2

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John David Riches

Arrives in great form, having won three of his four turf starts this season, two of those here over 7f and the latest over C&D; up another 4lb but looked like he had a bit more up his sleeve last time; big player.

9/4

1st

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Thrives here - form figures 72111 - twice accounting for Vince Le Prince over 7f last month; weakened at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago, but this track is a much better fit, and he's unlikely to be hindered by rain; still fairly treated off 67 based on historic form.

7/1

7th

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Veteran who has been back in fine form of late, landing a pair of 7f handicaps at Catterick; up another 3lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.

3/1

10/1

Form: 521326 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Both turf wins at 7f on good to firm; has handled good to soft but wouldn't want it any softer and has more to do than when given an enterprising ride at Epsom in July.
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5th

2

(8)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:00 Epsom

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Joseph Parr

His last win was 11 months ago but he's a reliable type who has been placed at Chester (7.6f, good) and Chelmsford (7f, AW) in last two runs; finished behind Finbar's Lad last time but he's 5lb better off with that rival and should go well again back on turf.

11/2

3rd

1

(9)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Parr

Ran respectably at Chester returned to turf last time; he's 0-8 this year but remains favourably treated, being 6lb below last winning mark; three-time C&D scorer.

15/2

1

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:00 Chester

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Joseph Parr

On a losing run but he arrives in decent nick, sixth of nine in 7f Chelmsford handicap 50 days ago; one to consider after a break.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £58.50
Straight Forecast £70.24
Tricast £800.73
Trifecta £437.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Evocative Spark

RP RATINGS:

Hodler

Daily Mirror:

Love De Vega

The Guardian:

Legal Reform

TOPSPEED:

Ramiro

NEWMARKET:

Evocative Spark

Telegraph:

Evocative Spark

Daily Mail:

Evocative Spark

The Sun:

Evocative Spark

Daily Record:

Evocative Spark

POSTDATA:

Hodler

The Times:

Hodler

D Express:

Hodler

The Star:

Love De Vega