June 14 / 14.50 Chester

14.50

Good To Soft

Chester Selling Stakes (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £12740
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Chester Selling Stakes (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.40
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 7

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 6f-1m winner Czabo (including 2yo/Group 3; RPR 104) and 1m4f/1m6f winner Billy Ray (98); 9-1 on debut at Windsor (6f, good), when scuppering any chance by being slowly away; can benefit from that experience but needs to step up on it; up in trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:12 Bath

Manila Thriller

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jack Channon

Hasn't threatened another success since getting up late on at Windsor in July (1m2f, good to firm; other wins on good); coming back in grade can help, though.

12/1

7th

7

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

15:55 Epsom

Manila Thriller

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jack Channon

Recorded her third win when swooping late at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month but she's not got involved in two subsequent runs; needs to step up again and she wouldn't want this to be tactical.

12/1

11

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chepstow

Manila Thriller

8st 3lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Jack Channon

Knocking at the door prior to winning in small field at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month; soundly beaten fourth at Sandown since but that wasn't run to suit her hold-up style; this 3yo has an each-way chance.

20/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000euros yearling; first foal of an unraced close relative of Listed winner Scentasia; 9-1 on her recent debut at Chelmsford (6f, AW), when she looked like she needed further; gets that this time and could take a closer hand.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

2

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Chepstow

Oasis Sunrise

9st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

In-form filly who has been placed twice (1m2f/1m) since last month's comfortable win at Bath (1m, firm); lost out only by a short head when back at Bath a week ago and is 1lb ahead of the handicapper for this first attempt at 1m4f; has big role to play if stamina holds out.

5/2

2nd

4

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Oasis Sunrise

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Just two wins from 30 starts but her last success was by 4l over C&D (firm) last month and she backed that up with a close third at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm); on same mark as last time and she should be in the thick of things again.

6/1

3rd

1

(9)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Leicester

Oasis Sunrise

10st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Grace Harris

Ended a losing run in emphatic style at Bath (1m) ten days ago; hiked up 9lb but not taken lightly on her first go over 1m2f.

5/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 733

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed minor promise on his first two starts, being placed in a Thirsk maiden (5f, heavy) in the second of those; showed improved form when third in a Newmarket novice event (6f, good) latest; big player at this level on that evidence.
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8th

5

(10)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:17 Pontefract

Dukes Of Haather

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

slowly away, switched sharply left soon after start, raced in last, switched to centre 2f out

14/1

5th

5

(6)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Doncaster

Dukes Of Haather

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won in first-time blinkers (retained since) on nursery debut at Chester (7f, good to soft) in July; the step up to 1m could suit and he's been drawn wide in big-field nurseries at Goodwood and York the last twice, but he needs to take a sizeable step forward from those performances.

20/1

15th

15

(16)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Dukes Of Haather

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Came good with blinkers added in 7f Chester nursery last month; drawn wide and made some late headway to finish seventh of 16 in Glorious Goodwood nursery since; that suggests he's still in good form but he again hasn't fared too well with the draw.

25/1

Form: 68

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed minor promise on her Kempton debut (6f, AW); faced a stiff task in a conditions event at Epsom (6f, good to soft) latest; step up in trip positive and she should be capable of making an impact at this level.
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9th

5

(1)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

Whiskey Glasses

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Ollie Sangster

Registered her best effort in a seller; down the field in three nurseries; getting help from the assessor but isn't a solid option.

14/1

8th

3

29th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:30 Southwell (AW)

Whiskey Glasses

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Ollie Sangster

in rear, pushed along briefly early

20/1

5

(5)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Salisbury

Whiskey Glasses

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Ollie Sangster

prominent on inner

10/1

Form:

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners Robusto (1m4f; RPR 87) and Dark Encounter (1m AW; 80); dam 1m AW winner (92); 12-1 on debut at Wetherby (5.5f, good), when unable to make any serious impression and last of ten, beaten over 12l; will need a significant step up on that even at this level.
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8

(3)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:15 Yarmouth

Camden Flyer

8st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

0-10 and she hasn't been able to match a respectable third at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in January, latterly when weakening over that trip at Leicester (good to soft) a fortnight ago; might do better for that first start in 103 days and should stay this trip on pedigree.

16/1

9th

9

(4)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

Camden Flyer

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Attwater

0-9 and beat only one home in 7f Chelmsford handicap in February; needs plenty more returning after a break.

20/1

9th

9

(4)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

Camden Flyer

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Attwater

0-9 and beat only one home in 7f Chelmsford handicap in February; needs plenty more returning after a break.

20/1

7/1

Form: 043

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-beaten favourite on debut at Pontefract (5f, soft), before showing promise when under 4l fourth in a Doncaster maiden (5f, good to firm) last month; below that level when upped to 6f at Carlisle (soft) latest; goes up again in trip and down in grade and no surprise if he is heavily involved.
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2

(8)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Beverley

Almanjoor

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Improved effort in first-time visor at Doncaster last time (fourth won next time) on second run since being gelded; back in trip but stiff nature of this track should be to his liking; major player.

3/1

2nd

3

(5)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Almanjoor

9st 6lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

Ran quite well when sixth from wide draw in 7f Chester seller (good) in June but was last of seven after racing too freely on recent nursery debut at Hamilton (6f, good); sports first-time visor here.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000euros foal, 20,000gns yearling; third foal; dam unraced sister to winners Star Lahib (French 12.5f Group 2) and Moone Cross (useful 6f), out of 6f 2yo winner; looks stable's second string on jockey bookings and probably one to watch on debut.
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3rd

4

(7)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shielas Well

9st 5lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ian Williams

She should be well handicapped now and her last two runs have both been respectable; cheekpieces tried last time are now replaced by first-time blinkers; one to consider.

5/2

3rd

4

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 21y

Class 6

14:05 Yarmouth

Shielas Well

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

With Ian Williams for last two outings, finding 7f too sharp on first occasion and maybe 1m3f too far on second; now she splits the difference and is very well handicapped judged on plenty of form, including a 1m2f win last June; could be dangerous in first-time headgear.

5/1

4th

6

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Shielas Well

9st 6lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ian Williams

Ran encouragingly over C&D on final start during brief spell with Thomas Faulkner and found 7f too sharp on debut for Ian Williams; very well handicapped on best form and looks interesting back up in trip.

9/2

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,500gns yearling; 13th foal; half-sister to six winners including Puzzle Time (bumper and 9.7f-1m4f Flat including AW; RPR 99), Happy Rocky (HK 1m-1m3f) and Kuraka (1m5f; 79); dam unraced half-sister to 11.4f Listed winner Double Crossed (dam of Twice Over); check for any market confidence.
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5th

3

(3)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

14:35 Chepstow

Eye Puzzle

9st 7lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

Well held on all four starts, including when 22-1 for her AW/handicap debut at Kempton (1m) last month; others preferred.

20/1

8th

4

(11)

12th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Kempton (AW)

Eye Puzzle

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Darryll Holland

midfield, towards rear halfway, bit short of room but some headway from over 2f out, weakened final furlong

16/1

9th

6

(3)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:40 Newmarket (July)

Eye Puzzle

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Darryll Holland

in rear

100/1

Form: 7

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to three winners, the best being Red Mirage (6f-7.5f, including 2yo/AW; RPR 99); dam 5f winner (including 2yo/Listed; 106); 12-1 on recent debut in a Musselburgh seller (5f, good to soft), when always behind after an awkward start; much more needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(10)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Elladora Black

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Ran as well as she ever has when a front-running third of seven behind Kilteel here last month (7f); enjoyed a soft lead there though and not sure to reverse the placings despite the revised terms.

7/1

3rd

4

(2)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Elladora Black

9st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Not beaten far at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) in July, but not so good at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last month; isn't progressing, but is a half-sister to two AW winners including one here, so she may find a bit more for the different surface.

9/2

5th

5

(3)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Elladora Black

9st 3lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Not living up to her pedigree and was just a respectable fifth on last month's nursery debut at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) but a recent 2lb drop helps and she could quite plausibly have a bigger run in her.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,000euros yearling; sixth foal; half-sister to winners Ilyouchkine (French 8.5f AW 2yo) and Magic Perseverance (French 7f AW); dam French 1m 2yo winner; trainer 12% with turf 2yos (five seasons) and has already had a couple of such winners this season; check market ahead of her debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(8)

27th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Wetherby

Magic Topissima

9st 4lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Has shown some ability, as when fourth of nine at Redcar (1m2f, good) on her penultimate outing, but held again since and opposable on balance.

20/1

8th

9

(8)

27th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Wetherby

Magic Topissima

9st 4lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Has shown some ability, as when fourth of nine at Redcar (1m2f, good) on her penultimate outing, but held again since and opposable on balance.

20/1

10th

11

(10)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Magic Topissima

8st 13lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Her three handicaps have been this year over 7f, 1m4f and 1m2f; returned to turf here (1m2f, good) last time and it was one of her better efforts in fourth of nine, although not entirely on an even keel (hung left over 1f out) and not crying out for this drop back in trip.

16/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 88

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not devoid of promise on debut at Bath (5f, good to soft) but took a backward step when returning there (5.5f, good) latest; sights now lowered but more needed.
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8th

1

(1)

18th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bank On Kent

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Off the mark at the 14th attempt when narrowly landing a 6f handicap at Southwell in February; creditable third here (5f) eight days later and has stall 1 again today; firmly in the mix.

9/1

3rd

2

(1)

8th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bank On Kent

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

took keen hold, prominent, disputing second 1f out, no impression towards finish

7/2

1st

4

(1)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Bank On Kent

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Remains a maiden after 13 starts but placed a few times and he could be suited by this step back up in trip, having kept on for fourth over 5f here three weeks ago; might not be far away.

13/2

Form: 443936

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in maidens at Ayr (5f, good) and Haydock (6f, soft); has thrown in some lesser efforts either side of those, not least when finishing one place ahead of the reopposing Elladora Black in a Musselburgh seller (5f, good to soft) latest; would be a player if she can bounce back.
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2nd

4

(2)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

19:50 Carlisle

Far Above Mary

9st 5lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven-race maiden; beat just one rival in two sellers in June, fading on each occasion; needs to get back on track.

9/1

12th

7

(6)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:50 Chester

Far Above Mary

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

Placed in maidens at Ayr (5f, good) and Haydock (6f, soft); has thrown in some lesser efforts either side of those, not least when finishing one place ahead of the reopposing Elladora Black in a Musselburgh seller (5f, good to soft) latest; would be a player if she can bounce back.

6/1

6th

6

(2)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

14:50 Musselburgh

Far Above Mary

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Hugo Palmer

in rear, brief headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £59.70
Straight Forecast £45.90
Trifecta £145.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dukes Of Haather

NEWMARKET:

Oasis Sunrise

The Times:

Elladora Black

RP RATINGS:

Dukes Of Haather

POSTDATA:

Dukes Of Haather

Telegraph:

Dukes Of Haather

The Guardian:

Dukes Of Haather

Daily Mail:

Dukes Of Haather

D Express:

Dukes Of Haather

Daily Mirror:

Dukes Of Haather

The Sun:

Dukes Of Haather

The Star:

Dukes Of Haather

Daily Record:

Dukes Of Haather