May 09 / 16.10 Chester

16.10

Good

Precision Facades Handicap

  • Prize money: £15288
  • 1m 2f 70y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Precision Facades Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 14703- D

Last run: 184 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
1m2f novice winner (good) for the Gosden stable last July and recorded his best run in four handicap starts since when third of seven over 1m2f at Chelmsford in November; off since but he has gone well fresh before and is still relatively low mileage.
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8th

4

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Tony Montana

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Beaten on his last 12 starts going back to May 2024 but he's run some big races in the meantime, including when beaten a head in this last year (good to firm) off the same mark as today; reappeared with solid sixth of 24 on stable debut in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good); can be in the mix.

5/1

6th

14

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Tony Montana

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

In and out last season for Michael Bell, the high points coming when second in big fields at York (good to firm) in May and the Curragh (good to yielding) in September; all his best efforts have come over 1m2f so today's shorter distance is a concern but it's possible he'll be freshened up by a change of stable (same owner).

22/1

6

(15)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Tony Montana

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Bell

His form has been mixed this season but he went close over C&D (good to firm) in May and filled the same position in a big field at the Curragh (1m2f, good to yielding) last month; in the shake-up if he's again on song.

7/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 66-812 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who just held on in a 1m2f Newcastle handicap in March; just as good when collared late on back there since; just as effective on turf and this track could suit his run style.
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9th

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:20 Clonmel

Loyal Touch

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time Flat winner is rated 70 in that sphere; beaten 21l on hurdling debut at Down Royal recently; can do better.

14/1

10th

3

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Loyal Touch

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

One of two runners for yard; five Flat wins when trained in UK; regressive for this yard, though running well at times; could go well on hurdles debut if jumping holds up.

20/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 3136- D

Last run: 299 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m2f maiden at Newcastle last May and further improvement when third under a penalty at Redcar (1m2f, good); dropped away tamely when stepped up to 1m4f for his handicap debut at Newmarket last July; absent since (has undergone gelding and wind operations) but it's potentially significant that connections have stuck with him; it'll be very interesting to see how he goes in the betting.
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4th

2

(2)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Chepstow

Crystal Mariner

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

1-12 on turf; returned to form when second at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in September then went back-to-back at Kempton (1m3f, AW) on next two starts; slowly run series final didn't work out next time; not discounted on this comeback.

8/1

4

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Crystal Mariner

9st 10lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Two wins this summer, at Salisbury in July (1m2f, good to firm) and over C&D 19 days ago; hit with a 5lb rise but still feasibly weighted.

100/30

1st

3

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Crystal Mariner

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jamie Osborne

Inconsistent but snapped losing sequence when winning at Salisbury (good to firm) in July; below form next two starts but close to career best when second at Doncaster (also 1m2f, good to soft) ten days ago; has run well here before and in calculations from the same mark (2lb well in).

7/1

13/2

Form: 2544-1

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Scored four times around 1m in 2023 and enhanced his good strike-rate on turf when getting on top towards the finish on last week's 1m Pontefract reappearance (soft); good second over C&D last autumn; a 5lb penalty demands another career best but no surprise were he to find it; on the shortlist.
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6

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Hamilton

Pearl Eye

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Awarded the Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last March and he's fully 12lb lower today; ran well in defeat at Ayr last month on first two starts for this yard (1m/1m1f, good to firm) and he's on the shortlist.

11/4

4th

8

(5)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Pearl Eye

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won six for Darryll Holland, most notably when awarded the Spring Mile in March 2025; lost his way thereafter, and Gay Kelleway (0-4) couldn't rejuvenate; joined Jim Goldie for 13,000gns and there were positive signs when third over 1m here (stable debut) recently; is dangerously handicapped.

9/4

3rd

1

(3)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Pearl Eye

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Fairly useful for Darryll Holland, then form went markedly awry during a brief spell with Gay Kelleway; sold for 13,000gns since last run; market may prove instructive on debut for another new yard.

8/1

66/1

Form: 1/80-7 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Useful three-time Flat winner (9.5f-1m4f) in France, but hasn't made an impact on the Flat or over hurdles in Britain, moving to Ian Williams prior to finishing well held over 1m at Leicester 12 days ago; can only watch.
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8th

2

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Selwan

11st 12lb

J: James Davies

T: Christopher Kellett

Three-time Flat winner and twice competitive in that scene during the summer; made an okay return to hurdling when an 18l third at Market Rasen and now tackles his first handicap.

10/1

3rd

4

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

17:50 Market Rasen

Selwan

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Christopher Kellett

Exposed as a fair Flat performer at best these days; pulled up twice and tailed off on the other occasion when tried over hurdles two seasons ago when with Alan King; best watched for now.

25/1

Form: 35-441 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won this race in 2021 and also landed the 0-105 C&D handicap at this meeting in 2022; a 1m2f Redcar win (soft) last week shows he's still capable of useful form and he's effectively running off only 2lb higher here; respected.
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6th

15

(13)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 3

16:15 Doncaster

Baryshnikov

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

slowly away, in rear

25/1

Form: 143-30 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won over the extended 1m3f here on soft off 3lb lower last summer; creditable third on 1m4f Wolverhampton reappearance in March but never involved in the Rosebery at Kempton since.
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2

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Epsom

Dream Harder

10st 2lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Good second off this mark in better race over C&D on Derby day, having scored at Chester the time before; not in the same form since and suffered a heavy defeat last Sunday.

16/1

4

(11)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Dream Harder

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Has only won over 1m4f at Chester in his last 26 starts; feasibly handicapped but he hasn't threatened in last four runs and others are more persuasive; 0-2 here.

11/1

Form: 28-935

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Beaten 19 times since winning in 2020 on his second start; returned to form with a close third at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last month but beaten 9l when fifth back on turf at Pontefract since.
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7th

6

(1)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Toshizou

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

His only win was back in 2020 in a Tipperary maiden; has threatened a few times since and wasn't beaten all that far at York last time, but others appeal more for the win; tries cheekpieces.

13/2

8th

5

(1)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:30 York

Toshizou

9st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Only win in 23 attempts was at Tipperary on second juvenile start (7f, good to yielding) when with Joseph O'Brien; some fair form since, notably when third over C&D off 4lb higher in May (good); poor run over C&D (good to soft) latest.

10/1

13th

7

(1)

15th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Toshizou

9st 13lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Acts on soft; beaten all 22 times since winning in 2020 on second start; creditable third in two of six races this season, including in 20-runner C&D race on penultimate outing; case can be made but not the percentage call.

18/1

OUR TIP

Form: 13-620

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in February but well behind the reopposing Inspiritus at Lingfield on Good Friday; the return to turf is no issue but others are more persuasive.
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1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Rufaa

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Now 2lb lower than when keeping on well for close second behind course specialist in quite valuable Brighton Mile this summer, but recent Tapeta form has been underwhelming and he remains without a win since 2023.

10/1

1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Rufaa

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Now 2lb lower than when keeping on well for close second behind course specialist in quite valuable Brighton Mile this summer, but recent Tapeta form has been underwhelming and he remains without a win since 2023.

10/1

7

(5)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Al Rufaa

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Patchy record this year but he is on the same mark as when a close second in a competitive race at Brighton in August; each-way shout.

10/1

50/1

Form: 70/0-6 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner under both codes, notching up a four-timer over fences on joining this yard last summer; well held on AW Flat return in March but he does have a lower mark on turf.
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5th

1

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

18:25 Stratford

Al Zaraqaan

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

5-9 over fences, the latest win gained in very strongly run race at Cartmel (2m1f, good) in May; well down the field in two competitive contests since but in calmer waters today and has a fighting chance if back on song.

5/1

13th

1

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

15:15 Market Rasen

Al Zaraqaan

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Flat background; made a successful return to fences (fifth win in this discipline) at Cartmel (2m1f, good) and didn't give himself a chance at Uttoxeter by racing too freely; wouldn't be a certain stayer over this far.

12/1

12th

2

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Al Zaraqaan

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Returned from break with two low-key Flat runs this year but came from behind to win Cartmel chase (2m1f, good) comfortably by 6l when back over jumps last month; was probably flattered by the way that very strongly run race panned out but is now 5-7 over fences (including a C&D win).

5/1

3/1

Form: 2-1221 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Big improver in AW handicaps this year, running out a decisive winner of a 14-runner race over 1m2f at Lingfield on Good Friday; a 5lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him if proving as effective on turf (9l second in a maiden on previous attempt).
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7th

10

(8)

6th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Inspiritus

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Progressive on AW, winning twice (9.5f/1m2f); has failed to transfer that form back to turf (1m2f) in last two outings but gives the impression this return to 1m is worth exploring; difficult to write off.

10/1

8th

6

(9)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

20:00 Windsor

Inspiritus

8st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Roger Varian

Major improver in 1m2f AW handicaps, quickening up smartly at Lingfield in March (hood discarded, now refitted; Andaleep back in third); said to have been unsuited by Chester's tight turns when way back there in May; needs to show he's as good on turf as AW but remains of interest.

9/2

11th

1

(6)

9th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Inspiritus

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Big improver in AW handicaps this year, running out a decisive winner of a 14-runner race over 1m2f at Lingfield on Good Friday; a 5lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him if proving as effective on turf (9l second in a maiden on previous attempt).

3/1

Non-runners

Parlando

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Payout
Exacta £65.90
Straight Forecast £77.12
Tricast £332.69
Trifecta £438.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Inspiritus

NEWMARKET:

Crystal Mariner

Telegraph:

Tony Montana

TOPSPEED:

Dream Harder

Daily Mirror:

Pearl Eye

Daily Mail:

Baryshnikov

RP RATINGS:

Inspiritus

D Express:

Inspiritus

The Sun:

Inspiritus

Daily Record:

Inspiritus

The Guardian:

Tony Montana

The Times:

Crystal Mariner

The Star:

Crystal Mariner

POSTDATA:

Dream Harder