May 08 / 16.10 Chester

16.10

Good

ESL Export Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £12740
  • 1m 2f 70y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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ESL Export Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 72-2 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has big-race entries; by Frankel, first foal out of 2017 French 1,000 Guineas winner; short-priced favourite for all three starts, making most when runner-up in 1m maidens in the mud at Naas and Leopardstown on last two occasions; that's still among the best form in this field and the step up in trip offers additional hope.
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3rd

6

(8)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Gallantly

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Short-priced favourite in maidens on first four starts, twice making most when runner-up over 1m in the mud, before getting up in the final 1f at Chester (1m2f, good) in May; 1m4f on good to firm did not work out on handicap debut at Royal Ascot (14-1) but he's worth a second crack at the trip.

10/1

18th

13

(15)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Gallantly

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Short-priced favourite in maidens all four starts; twice made most when runner-up over 1m in the mud, before getting up in the final 1f at Chester (good; unraced on firmer) six weeks ago when upped to 10.3f; others have come here by more flashy routes but it looks as if 1m4f will suit him well.

12/1

1st

5

(5)

8th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Gallantly

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, raced in third

5/4

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 022-22

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Six starts, runner-up in the last four; made the running on first three occasions (7f/1m) and always prominent when no match for a 4-9 shot over 1m2f at Windsor latest; has among the best form but vulnerable again.
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6th

5

(9)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

17:15 Thirsk

Castle In The Sand

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Consistent maiden who was second for the fifth time in a row at Chester (10.5f, good) on penultimate start; fared less well on handicap debut when fourth of five back there (10.5f, good to soft) since and steps up in distance here.

11/1

4th

2

(6)

25th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:15 Chester

Castle In The Sand

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced 4f out, kept on from over 1f out, wandered around inside final furlong, lost third and weakened final 110yds

3/1

4th

2

(6)

25th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:15 Chester

Castle In The Sand

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced 4f out

3/1

11/2

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 52

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Broke out of the stalls on intended second start; hooded when next seen 11 days later, going close in a sustained duel for nine-runner maiden at Windsor (1m2f, good to soft); firmly in the mix.
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6th

7

(5)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Liam Swagger

8st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Useful juvenile hurdler in the 2023-24 season, having won in Listed grade and finishing third in the Fred Winter; ran well at Chelmsford (1m6f, AW) returned to the Flat last time; future mark 2lb higher; respected.

11/4

Form: 0-5

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stamina in the pedigree; behind at Newmarket last September; 16-1, travelled best 3f out in novice at Yarmouth (1m2f, again good to firm) last month but had raced freely and weakened into fifth of 11; that was still a much improved show and now he needs another.
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10th

2

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Eben Zaabeel

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A J Martin

Seven-race maiden in Britain for Charlie Hills, runner-up in AW handicaps final two starts in 2024; yet to match that form in Ireland; the tongue tie is new.

33/1

11th

5

(8)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Eben Zaabeel

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A J Martin

Seven-race maiden in Britain for Charlie Hills, runner-up in AW handicaps final two starts; two runs for current yard underwhelming and now tried hooded.

25/1

7/1

Form: 4

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000euros yearling; half-brother to French winners First Ray (1m 2yo) and Dazzle At Dawn (1m2f); 16-1, prominent long way when fourth of ten to impressive Chester Vase contender Hidden Law in maiden at Newbury (1m3f, good to soft) 18 days ago; a contender on that and should improve.
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8th

11

(3)

13th Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Goodwood

Far LAmore

10st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Brian Meehan

Eight-race maiden, with in-and-out form when sent handicapping on last four starts; stays 1m6f on good to soft but not so hot when finishing 13l behind the winner on heavy ground latest outing and he was also below form on sole attempt at 2m; today's switch of headgear might be a positive.

6/1

2nd

6

(6)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

16:30 Chester

Far LAmore

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Meehan

prominent, led after 2f, pushed along and headed over 2f out, soon no chance with winner

11/2

2nd

10

(10)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Haydock

Far LAmore

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Meehan

AW debut (20-1) over 2m last time did not go well but he showed fair form in four of five previous races, including when staying-on fourth of six in first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut at Sandown (1m6f) on penultimate outing; now swaps cheekpieces for blinkers and he's not entirely ruled out.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
King Edward VII entry; fifth foal; Golden Horn half-brother to winners Kings Joy (1m AW 2yo; RPR 91) and Sense Of Humour (7f; 78); dam maiden (66) half-sister to 2,000 Guineas winner Footstepsinthesand, 6f 2yo Group 1 winner Pedro The Great and the dam of Group 1 winners Power and Curvy; from a top yard and needs a close look.
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2

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:10 Perth

Chortal

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

4yo who is penalised for winning a Bellewstown maiden in April (2m1f, good); 0-4 in the meantime but the form of those defeats reads well in the context of this race, with his latest conqueror progressive.

Evs

66/1

Form: 6

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1, slowly away and checked when always behind in six-runner novice at Newmarket (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; best watched for now.
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4th

5

(3)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Prince Iago

9st 1lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Hugo Palmer

Gelded after three quiet runs in 1m2f maidens and heavy ground was perhaps against him on handicap debut over 2m at Chester (11-1); couldn't rule out.

8/1

7th

13

(6)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

15:50 Chester

Prince Iago

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

Big odds, slowly away and always behind over about 1m2f on good ground at Newmarket, Chester and Newbury this spring; gelded in June; makes his handicap debut over 6f further, in first-time headgear and on different ground, so there would be explanations were he to improve.

12/1

11th

6

(11)

17th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newbury

Prince Iago

9st 7lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Hugo Palmer

slowly away

50/1

Form: 4-

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Cracksman; 17-2, 14l fourth of six in novice at Ayr (1m, heavy) in October was low-level form, never dangerous; gelded since.
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8th

8

(8)

8th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Sanks To Flicka

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

took keen hold early, held up in rear, niggled along after 3f

66/1

8th

8

(8)

8th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Sanks To Flicka

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

took keen hold early, held up in rear, niggled along after 3f

66/1

4th

4

(5)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Ayr

Sanks To Flicka

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David Loughnane

towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.70
Straight Forecast £5.99
Trifecta £33.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gallantly

NEWMARKET:

Liam Swagger

LAMBOURN:

Eben Zaabeel

Telegraph:

Chortal

D Express:

Far L'Amore

TOPSPEED:

Castle In The Sand

The Star:

Liam Swagger

The Sun:

Eben Zaabeel

RP RATINGS:

Gallantly

POSTDATA:

Gallantly

The Times:

Gallantly

The Guardian:

Gallantly

Daily Mail:

Gallantly

Daily Mirror:

Gallantly

Daily Record:

Gallantly