May 10 / 13.30 Chester

13.30

Good

CAA Stellar Earl Grosvenor Handicap

  • Prize money: £22932
  • 0m 7f 127y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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CAA Stellar Earl Grosvenor Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 0203-2 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Record at Chester includes a success in 2022 and respectable third (off 3lb higher from wide draw) in this contest last year; solid second at Newmarket on reappearance; not ruled out.
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6th

1

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Percys Lad

10st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

All six wins have been on turf and last two were in Class 2 events over C&D (good/good to firm); struggled in his first three runs after a long absence this spring but he got back on track with a front-running second at Kempton (1m, AW) last Monday; 2lb higher back on turf but he remains well treated on old form and is an interesting contender back at this track.

2/1

2nd

3

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Percys Lad

10st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Thrown in on 2024 best but he missed 2025 and has yet to get going this time around; hopes appear to rest on the drop in class having a positive effect.

14/1

6th

5

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Percys Lad

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Front-runner; well handicapped, being 8lb lower than for his Chester win last May, but he didn't fire at that meeting two weeks ago and he now has a point to prove.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 8540-6

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Useful maiden who is well treated on a few pieces of Group form; respectable sixth in the Spring Cup on reappearance and may step forward with that outing under his belt; first win looks plausible.
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8th

4

(10)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:40 Chester

Dancing Magic

11st 0lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Roger Teal

Is 0-19 and he came in a below-par fifth of eight in 1m Salisbury handicap 20 days ago; he needs to take a big step forward.

14/1

5th

2

(4)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Salisbury

Dancing Magic

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Teal

Showed some smart form in defeat in his younger days, finishing fourth of eight behind Auguste Rodin in the Group 1 Vertem Futurity; runner-up three times last year, but failed to beat a rival on last month's Kempton return (7f, AW) and is now 0-18; best watched.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 632-61

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Last-time-out success at Chelmsford (7f, AW) shows he retains a useful level of ability aged 11; still well treated on historical data but his turf form took a turn for the worse in 2023.
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10th

7

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Documenting

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Admirable teenager with 12 wins to his name, including one over C&D; best recent effort when second of 12 at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last month; should be on the premises again.

9/1

2nd

4

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Documenting

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Admirable teenager who has a better strike-rate on the AW, but he has won over this C&D; finished a long way behind Signcastle City at York (7f, good) last month and probably best watched.

33/1

20th

12

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Documenting

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Frost

13yo who has won on 12 occasions, the latest in December 2024 and his C&D win came before most of today's rivals were born; not disgraced on reappearance and he's now 13lb lower than this time last year, but his last turf win was in 2022; not the percentage call.

40/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 12505-

Last run: 232 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Finn's Charm, having made a winning reappearance (in valuable event at Doha for the Gosden yard) last year; possibilities on seasonal debut and third start for new stable.
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2nd

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:38 Beverley

Alzahir

10st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Recorded his sixth victory of the year with a career-best effort in 5.4f handicap at York 16 days ago; he's also a winner in the mud so must enter calculations once more.

5/1

1

(7)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

15:00 York

Alzahir

9st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

He has enjoyed a fine season, winning five handicaps, and he ran another sound race when fourth in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon three weeks ago; this intermediate trip should suit and he's versatile where the going is concerned; likely to run well but might find a few better treated.

10/1

2

(17)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Alzahir

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

He's enjoyed a fine year and although he's come unstuck on his last two starts, he did too much early at York and then raced up the middle in the Stewards' Cup; earlier Ascot win off just 2lb lower was a fine effort; first visit to Ripon but he has won on the undulations at Epsom; drawn against the rail and a big run would seem likely.

10/1

Form: 389-11 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D in 2022; two from two this term, winning at Doncaster (made most) and Musselburgh (made all); better than ever and warrants respect despite being on career-high mark.
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4th

2

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:55 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Has won on soft ground and he's now 8lb lower than when runner-up at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June; however, he's finished no better than seventh across his five outings since.

12/1

6

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Respectable second at Leicester in June but far from consistent otherwise this year and losing spell goes back to spring 2024; not particularly solid.

16/1

12

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Liamarty Dreams

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

C&D winner who was beaten just 1l when second at Leicester in June and is now 6lb lower; however, soundly beaten on his three runs since (C&D last time) and the first-time visor needs to prompt a revival.

33/1

Form: 20049-

Last run: 259 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Had wind and gelding operations since last appearance; has never won away from Musselburgh but is quite interesting on seasonal debut, having won easily (off 4lb lower) on reappearance last term.
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8th

1

(9)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

18:25 Haydock

Finns Charm

10st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Seemingly back in prime form when making all at Goodwood (7f, good) in June but cut little ice in major handicaps on next two outings; sure to appreciate this ease in grade but still has something to prove.

11/2

17th

8

(15)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Finns Charm

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Holds poor claims, having trailed home last of 26 in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot most recently; again incurs a penalty for his Goodwood success earlier in June.

33/1

Form: 21128-

Last run: 189 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Successful in three Class 5 events last season; however, has something to prove in this much higher grade on reappearance and there is no evidence that she goes well fresh.
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3rd

25

(5)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Victoria Falls

8st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Hugo Palmer

Won three times last season, including twice in 1m turf handicaps (good/soft); good second in 1m handicaps at Newmarket (good to firm) and Wetherby (good) on her last two outings but this is a rise in grade.

50/1

2nd

3

(9)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Wetherby

Victoria Falls

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Won three times last season, including twice in 1m turf handicaps (good or slower); no problem with faster ground, as when second of 13 at Newmarket 23 days ago; should give her running once more.

9/2

2nd

5

(10)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newmarket

Victoria Falls

10st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Midfield (never landed a blow) in Class 2 event at Chester on seasonal debut; remains on career-high mark but this return to Class 5 is a plus; has done all her winning at this level.

15/2

10/1

Form: 7008-6 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has an impressive strike-rate (7-9) in the month of May, including three wins at Chester; however, the two defeats came in this contest in 2022 and 2023, finishing fifth both times.
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10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:40 Haydock

Boardman

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual course winner who went close over C&D last month but he's been disappointing since including a laboured effort back here last time; losing run is now up to 15 and others are more convincing.

16/1

14/1

Form: 4445-0 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner at Chester in the summer months; something was possibly amiss (eased) at Ripon on stable/seasonal debut; very well handicapped on peak form but losing run is mounting up.
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2nd

5

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained his second C&D success when winning off a 2lb higher mark in February but he's been down the field in four starts since, including when missing the break at Lingfield 27 days ago; return to form is needed.

8/1

10th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Well short of his best on his last three starts but he won off this mark at Southwell in early February (7f); capable on a good day but this isn't sure to be run to suit.

14/1

12/1

Form: 1-6070 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Successful three times at Chester, including in 3yo handicap at this meeting in 2021; has a question mark over current form but the return to this venue may prompt a resurgent display.
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12th

12

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Master Zoffany

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

midfield towards far side

20/1

6th

8

(9)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Master Zoffany

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Acts on soft; close third on penultimate start, inconsistent otherwise this year; three-time winner at Chester and has possibilities back here, provided he takes well to first-time visor.

16/1

11th

10

(8)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Master Zoffany

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

7f course winner who had dropped 6lb lower than when successful at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last December when beaten less than a length into third of 11 at Ripon (1m, good to soft) 12 days ago; races off the same mark but this trip looks to be right on the limit of his stamina.

10/1

Form: 612632

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Holding his form well during a busy year, creditable second at Brighton (1m) most recently; upped sharply in class but could go well off bottom weight, with leading Chester rider Franny Norton on board.
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1st

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:00 Chepstow

Island Native

9st 11lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Got off the mark on turf at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in June off 1lb lower mark when making all; he had to use up energy to lead from a wide stall and didn't have much left once headed when fifth at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) nine days ago; chance if able to dominate from the front.

8/1

5th

6

(9)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:00 Beverley

Island Native

10st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Free-going front-runner who has won three times this year, most recently here (7.4f, good to firm) in June; suffered worrying dip in form afterwards but steadied the ship with respectable fourth at Epsom (7f, good) last week and will be fine over today's trip; no surprise if he makes a bold bid.

8/1

4th

3

(1)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:35 Epsom

Island Native

9st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Triple all-the-way winner already in 2024 and perfectly drawn to attack this time, but can sometimes prove too free for his own good and hasn't beaten anything home since the most recent success; risks attached.

7/1

10/1

Form: 310-00 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 431 in this race, winning readily off 3lb lower 12 months ago; has posted a couple of duck eggs this season but a revival looks highly possible returned to Chester; not ruled out.
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3rd

3

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:10 Nottingham

Revich

9st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Adrian Wintle

10yo who's the sole winner (seven times) in this, if not since autumn 2023, but last two outings at Bath have advertised the need to give him a longer run over 1m2f now; no ground or track issues, and he's among the likeliest.

5/2

4th

2

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Revich

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

No win since September 2023 but he is operating off a much-reduced mark now and he emerged from the pack to take a never-nearer third here eight days ago (1m2f, good); might need them to go too fast up front to win but he holds each-way claims all the same.

9/2

3rd

4

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

21:00 Bath

Revich

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been on good ground or softer; latest was in 2023 and although he has plenty of form (this year even) to give him a chance, having a second stab at 1m2f on latest outing didn't go well enough.

9/1

16/1

Form: -36758

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Capable of fairly useful form on AW; soft ground was a possible excuse returned to turf last time but he still has something to prove in this sphere; headgear enlisted.
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11th

9

(5)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Doncaster

Trip To Rome

9st 1lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

took keen hold, prominent

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.50
Straight Forecast £12.59
Tricast £236.69
Trifecta £222.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Liamarty Dreams

SPOTLIGHT:

Dancing Magic

NEWMARKET:

Revich

D Express:

Island Native

TOPSPEED:

Finn's Charm

The Guardian:

Percy's Lad

The Star:

Fools Rush In

RP RATINGS:

Boardman

The Times:

Dancing Magic

Telegraph:

Liamarty Dreams

Daily Mirror:

Liamarty Dreams

The Sun:

Liamarty Dreams

Daily Record:

Liamarty Dreams

Daily Mail:

Revich