June 14 / 13.40 Chester

13.40

Good To Soft

Friday Social Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £7246.5
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Friday Social Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 66-135 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Made all at Newcastle (7f) in April; unable to dominate but still posted a solid fifth of 11 in 7f Newmarket handicap 26 days ago; he's a player from the inside stall.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(10)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Outrun The Storm

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

No win since June 2024; now two grades and 14lb lower; placed at Redcar (7f, good) in October but disappointing since, including in cheekpieces at Southwell (7f) five weeks ago; headgear is tweaked again (visor) seeking the solution.

12/1

12th

3

(7)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Outrun The Storm

10st 13lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Fahey

Record of 5-37 on turf and 2-15 on AW; folded tamely returned to this sphere last time but has a good chance off current mark provided he rebounds in first-time headgear.

11/1

1

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Redcar

Outrun The Storm

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

It's now 12 runs since his last victory and he came in just ninth in 7f Leicester handicap ten days ago; others appeal more.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -03075 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Arrives on a lengthy losing run but he posted a solid fifth of 11 in 7f Musselburgh handicap 13 days ago; he's not ruled out from an easing mark despite his high draw.
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1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

On A Session

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed.

9/1

1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

On A Session

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed.

9/1

7th

11

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

On A Session

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating 14 rivals at Galway (7f, soft) and not a bad last run at Listowel when upside Midnight Strike, given that he came from well off the speed.

14/1

OUR TIP

13/8

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 57-106 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Resumed with 7f Catterick success but below par both runs since, beating only one at Leicester (7f) ten days ago; it would come as no surprise to see him bounce back here though with Patrick Mullins up.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Red Mirage

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has a win over C&D but that was over four years ago; hasn't backed up an encouraging third at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March in two runs since but has dropped to a career-low mark so all is not lost.

8/1

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

Form: 00-435 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Course winner but his run of good form came to an end when fifth in 1m Nottingham handicap last month; he's the sort to get back on track though with cheekpieces refitted.
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2nd

1

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 3

15:15 Ripon

Spioradalta

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Down the field at York and Windsor on his last two starts but he's won on his last four visits to Ripon (1m2f, good/good to soft), including twice this year; it's surprising he's only ever had one crack at 1m4f, given how well he kept on over that trip in 2024; firmly in calculations back here.

11/2

6th

3

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Spioradalta

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Most likeable front runner who bagged a second win of 2026 in 1m2f Ripon handicap in May; unable to lead from a poor draw when 11th at York (1m2f) 15 days ago and remains very much one to consider.

7/1

11th

7

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Spioradalta

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Better than ever when he won five times last year and he's carried on that good work this term, scoring at Ripon (1m2f, good to soft) in April and again over that C&D (good) a fortnight ago; that's arguably his favourite track but he's got form here too and can't be dismissed in current mood.

12/1

Form: 32679-

Last run: 211 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Without a victory since 2019 and he ended 2023 out of sorts for Michael Bell; since changed hands for 6,500gns and needs this yard switch to spark a resurgence after a seven-month absence.
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6th

3

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Maxi Boy

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Only turf win was at Yarmouth on his debut in 2019 (6f, good to firm); best runs this season have been over 6f/7f here, including last time when 2.5l fourth over 6f; each-way chance.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Maxi Boy

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Fionn McSharry

Regressive since returning from almost a year off and has struggled in a couple of runs back on turf (said to have been restless in the stalls last time); this is easier than he's used to, dropping back from 7f, but he has it to prove now.

10/1

11th

11

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Maxi Boy

10st 4lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Fionn McSharry

Winless since 2024 but he took a step back in the right direction with fourth of ten in 7f Doncaster handicap last month; needs considering off a 2lb lower mark with Eireann Cagney up.

11/1

16/1

Form: 570319

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Already a three-time 6f AW scorer this term and he suffered a poor run when coming in last of nine in 6f Lingfield handicap 13 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back but drawn wide here.
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8th

3

(1)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:02 Yarmouth

El Hibri

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

Multiple 6f AW winner who is 0-16 on turf, where his better efforts have been on slow ground; AW form has tailed off recently and he looks in need of a revivial if he's to break his turf duck.

10/1

12

(7)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

El Hibri

9st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ian Williams

Four wins on AW over 6f, including here; two solid seconds at Kempton this year and his last run there (over 7f) can be forgiven; remains favourably treated.

10/1

12

(7)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

El Hibri

9st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ian Williams

Four wins on AW over 6f, including here; two solid seconds at Kempton this year and his last run there (over 7f) can be forgiven; remains favourably treated.

10/1

Form: 450-66

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
A fair 1m AW winner for Eve Johnson Houghton but he's yet to hit that level for his current yard, sixth at Salisbury (7f) 40 days ago; more is required.
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Verdict Starting price

11

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

King Of The Dance

9st 3lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Infrequent winner; did score over C&D last July off a 3lb higher mark though and his latest Ffos Las second (7.3f, good) was a sound run; each-way shout.

7/1

2nd

5

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

19:09 Ffos Las

King Of The Dance

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Infrequent winner who was again turned over as favourite when never happy behind Prince Ali last time; wants a good test over this trip these days and others make greater appeal.

5/1

5th

5

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Chepstow

King Of The Dance

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Generally consistent but doesn't win too often; hasn't been far away of late and regularly makes the frame; has place claims.

5/1

Form: 6-2648 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Winless since the spring of 2022 and he beat only two in 7f Kempton handicap 23 days ago; cheekpieces are refitted with plenty to find.
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Verdict Starting price

1

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Soar Above

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

On much reduced mark but this Kempton specialist has not won since 2022 and has form figures of 90068079 this year; cheekpieces return on his second run after a break but he needs a major revival back up in trip.

12/1

9th

5

(7)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Soar Above

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Prolific course winner but the latest of them was back in April 2022; now rated 32lb lower but he wasn't in much form earlier in the year; could revive after his break; stable also run Galel; betting can guide.

12/1

7th

2

(6)

5th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Soar Above

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: John Butler

Eight-time course winner who is 12lb lower than when a close third over C&D last September; a market check is advised but this 10yo has struggled this year (including here) and is without a win since April 2022.

25/1

Non-runners

Ernies Valentine, Bass Player

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.90
Straight Forecast £11.39
Tricast £29.65
Trifecta £32.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Outrun The Storm

The Times:

Spioradalta

Daily Mail:

Red Mirage

D Express:

On A Session

NEWMARKET:

Soar Above

The Guardian:

Spioradalta

Daily Record:

Spioradalta

Daily Mirror:

Red Mirage

The Star:

Red Mirage

POSTDATA:

Outrun The Storm

Telegraph:

Outrun The Storm

The Sun:

Outrun The Storm