June 15 / 14.45 Chester

14.45

Good

Edinburgh Gin Cannonball Handicap

  • Prize money: £12740
  • 1m 2f 70y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Edinburgh Gin Cannonball Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 122720 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
This year's good front-running AW form was carried over to turf when second over C&D last month; also went close at Ripon (1m2f, soft) on penultimate start but he's another in this line-up who needs to shrug off a below-par run at Epsom last time, albeit coming just one day after the Ripon run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:30 Killarney

Loyal Touch

9st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time winner in Britain at up to 1m2f (rating peaked at 93); not at the same level for this yard, including over hurdles; handicapper giving him every chance but others preferred.

16/1

7th

2

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:48 Bellewstown

Loyal Touch

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time Flat winner in Britain at up to 1m2f; not at the same level for this yard, including two races over hurdles.

50/1

6th

3

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Limerick

Loyal Touch

10st 0lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time Flat winner in Britain at up to 1m2f; not at same level for this yard, well beaten over hurdles last twice.

20/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 23-022 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won this race 12 months ago and added to his good efforts over this C&D when edged out by City Streak at the May meeting; nudged up another 2lb but 3lb-claiming rider is enlisted; should go well again.
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2nd

2

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Box To Box

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Hugo Palmer

Has record of 4-10 at Chester and he won this race in 2023; no joy in Bahrain last winter and has mixed record since returned to Britain but he won at Haydock (1m2f, good) in June and was only just caught at Chelmsford last time; remains feasibly treated on his best form and he's respected back at this track.

4/1

8

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Box To Box

8st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Ended a long losing run when scoring off a reduced mark at Haydock (1m2f, good) in June but he dropped right out in his follow-up bid there two weeks later; now drops back in trip but he's not easy to predict and has had only three AW runs in his 42-race career; others preferred.

13/2

12th

9

(16)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Box To Box

8st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Hugo Palmer

Snapped a long losing run and capitalised on a reduced mark over 10.4f here (good) a fortnight ago; enjoyed the run of the race in front and it might be the case this longer trip stretches him nowadays, but he did it nicely last time and remains well treated on old form back up 6lb; not discounted.

20/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2/23-1 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo for powerful connections; improved to make a winning seasonal/handicap debut over 1m2f at Newbury (good) 29 days ago, showing a good attitude to fend off a next-time-out winner; it will be a surprise if he doesn't have bigger performances in him.
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11th

13

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:00 Limerick

Hosanna Power

9st 1lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: D Broad

Won a Newbury handicap for Sir Michael Stoute in 2024 off 81 (1m2f, good); has come down in the world; poor on AW and modest on turf this year.

14/1

9th

16

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Hosanna Power

8st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: D Broad

No win since 1m2f Newbury success two years ago; form this spring poor; handicapper quick to drop him but no improvement; cheekpieces now tried.

20/1

OUR TIP

11/1

Form: 147729 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
His course win last year came over the extended 7f but his second of 16 in a competitive 1m2f York Dante meeting handicap shows he's effective over this far; he does need to shrug off a lesser run at Epsom since, though.
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1st

1

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

19:00 Chester

Kings Code

10st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Took form to new level when collecting good prize on AW in January, his 14th career success; below best on turf lately but might be perked up by a change of headgear here and is too well handicapped to rule out.

14/1

5th

2

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Kings Code

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David Evans

Kickstarted 2025 with 1m2f handicap success at Newcastle in January, but he's failed to beat a rival on his last three runs, finishing last of 16 in 1m2f Epsom handicap 22 days ago.

18/1

Form: 3-0053 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Two wins in France; mixed record on AW for this yard over the winter but more encouraging signs back on turf after a gelding operation when keeping on from off the pace for third behind City Streak and Box To Box over C&D (good) last month; claims if he can build on that.
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2nd

2

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:43 Nottingham

Woodstock City

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Won twice in Britain for current yard since winning twice in France; however, beaten 21l at Leicester (1m2f, good) last month following five-month layoff and lacks the scope of his rivals.

20/1

9th

11

(11)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Leicester

Woodstock City

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Won a 1m3f Class 5 handicap at Southwell in October and slightly better form when collared late over 1m2f at Lingfield in January; broke out of stalls and withdrawn at Kempton 11 days later (10-1 at the time); now returns to turf after a break but he's a dual winner in this sphere and is versatile ground-wise; possibilities.

14/1

7

(5)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Woodstock City

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Won a 1m3f Class 5 handicap at Southwell in October and slightly better form when collared late over 1m2f at Lingfield 11 days ago; 1lb higher in a better race but current wellbeing will count for plenty here.

9/2

8/1

Form: 2/11/0

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo who won both his starts in 2022; a bit too fresh back from a long absence when down the field behind Hosanna Power at Newbury four weeks ago but he travelled well enough for long enough to think he retains plenty of ability; no surprise were he to leave that run well behind now.
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6th

1

(5)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

14:47 Dundalk (AW)

Glam De Vega

10st 2lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: M Keane

Two turf wins in Britain in 2022 for Roger Varian at 1m/1m1f; a long way best in two runs for Varian last season after a long absence; struggled in two maiden hurdles for current trainer; failed to stay 2m in a rated race here 12 days ago; this trip should suit better, but he faces a tough task against in-form rivals.

10/1

6th

1

(5)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

14:47 Dundalk (AW)

Glam De Vega

10st 2lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: M Keane

Two turf wins in Britain in 2022 for Roger Varian at 1m/1m1f; a long way best in two runs for Varian last season after a long absence; struggled in two maiden hurdles for current trainer; failed to stay 2m in a rated race here 12 days ago; this trip should suit better, but he faces a tough task against in-form rivals.

10/1

6th

4

(6)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Glam De Vega

9st 1lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: M Keane

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, went second halfway, weakened quickly 3f out

12/1

9/1

Form: 468-74 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
His 2023 campaign for William Haggas was underwhelming overall and he hasn't offered enough in two starts for his new yard this year to suggest a full-scale revival is imminent, beaten 9l into fourth at Newmarket latterly; first-time cheekpieces need to give him a lift.
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5th

1

(4)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Gaassee

10st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Jack Morland

Has proved consistent since reappearing for Jack Morland in January (4243514) with the win coming at Haydock (10.5f, good to firm) in August; record around here (1m3f/1m4f) reads 123 and another big run would be no surprise.

5/1

4th

6

(12)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Gaassee

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jack Morland

Mostly competitive off reduced marks for new yard this season and Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) five weeks ago saw him lead final 1f to break a long losing run, doing it in good style too; back up 5lb but he used to be effective on a range of ground and has returned to serious calculations.

7/1

Form: 29-300

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Placed in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m) on stable/seasonal debut but down the field at Newbury and Epsom since; this track can suit front-runners but whether the step up to 1m2f is what he wants remains to be seen.
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7th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Autumn Festival

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Multiple winner over 7f-1m, including on soft; made the frame over C&D last month but losing run is mounting up and has performed poorly the last twice.

7/2

7th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Autumn Festival

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Multiple winner over 7f-1m, including on soft; made the frame over C&D last month but losing run is mounting up and has performed poorly the last twice.

7/2

Non-runners

City Streak, Desert Emperor, United Front

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £61.10
Straight Forecast £56.10
Tricast £107.23
Trifecta £173.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hosanna Power

Telegraph:

Box To Box

POSTDATA:

Loyal Touch

RP RATINGS:

Gaassee

TOPSPEED:

United Front

NEWMARKET:

Hosanna Power

The Times:

Hosanna Power

The Guardian:

Hosanna Power

D Express:

Hosanna Power

Daily Mirror:

Hosanna Power

The Sun:

Hosanna Power

The Star:

Hosanna Power

Daily Record:

Hosanna Power

Daily Mail:

Box To Box