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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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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2nd

2

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Red Mirage

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Seven-time winner; yet to build upon his pleasing seasonal reappearance in March but ran quite well when fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) three weeks ago and switches back to turf on a good mark; can't be ruled out.

7/1

4th

4

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Red Mirage

9st 10lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: John & Sean Quinn

All four AW wins on Polytrack, the latest more than four years ago, and he's likely to need more than a respectable sixth at Newcastle in May, when having a rare run on Tapeta, and also on his Chester form since; headgear returns for the first time since last July.

20/1

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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11th

7

(11)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Spioradalta

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Mark Walford

Two wins over 1m2f at Ripon this year (good/good to soft) and a good second to Salamanca City (with whom he is 4lb better off) when stepped up to 1m4f there last time (good); won over 1m2f last September on only previous start here; interesting.

10/1

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

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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3rd

4

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ffos Las

King Of The Dance

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

On a losing run but consistent in the main and was a close fourth in a 1m2f classified here last week; must have some sort of chance.

4/1

4th

5

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ffos Las

King Of The Dance

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Needs to rebound from a poor handicap run here nine days ago but is generally very consistent; came second in similar race to this over C&D (good) in June and probably won't be far away.

8/1

6th

6

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ffos Las

King Of The Dance

9st 2lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Admirably consistent 7yo who chased home Angel's Call in 7.3f classified race here in June and was third over C&D in that grade a fortnight ago; probably in the mix again.

7/2

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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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