June 15 / 15.20 Chester

15.20

Good

Horseradish Catering & Events Roodee Handicap

  • Prize money: £30576
  • 0m 7f 127y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Horseradish Catering & Events Roodee Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.30
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 8-8224

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Winless since his debut but runner-up twice over 7f at Newmarket this spring and shaped as if still in good form (hampered at crucial stage) when fourth at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 15 days ago.
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9th

2

(4)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Love Billy Boy

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

Fine campaign last season included wins at Naas (6f, gd-yld) and Leopardstown (7.5f, good); excellent run off this mark in 1m premier handicap here (good) in June; below best when last seen at Galway in August; handles softer ground and could go well if he's fit.

12/1

8

(13)

3rd Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Love Billy Boy

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has done really well since joining current trainer this year, winning at Naas and Leopardstown (beating Fort Vega) and good second in Curragh premier handicap; fast ground may not have suited last time; cheekpieces now tried and rider's claim a positive.

12/1

9th

2

(4)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Love Billy Boy

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Winner of two recent starts at 6f/7.5f; 0.75l second behind Slieve Binnian at the Curragh last time (1m, good); didn't get a clear run that day and ran on late; raised 3lb but he looks a big player.

6/1

2nd
12 (6)
Pitney

16/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 231-0

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Solid record in 7f AW novice events last autumn, culminating in a win at Wolverhampton, but he was well beaten when switched to turf on his seasonal/handicap debut six weeks ago; it's too soon to suggest he won't prove effective on the grass but he can only be watched this time.
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5th

8

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Pitney

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Rated much higher when joining this yard in autumn 2024; remained consistent enough off a sliding mark during the winter but needs more if he's to snap the losing run.

5/1

2nd

5

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Pitney

9st 4lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Both wins when trained by Hugo Palmer; now finding it difficult to get his head in front and has dropped to a career-low mark; may get in the firing line but doesn't appeal for win purposes.

10/1

5th

3

(9)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Pitney

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

His last win was in September 2024 but that was off 19lb higher at Chester, and he ran well to finish third at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; still lightly raced on turf and has possibilities if he handles the conditions back in this sphere (best form has been on soft ground).

11/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 230833

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over 6f on AW in the winter and has bounced right back to form when third in strong 7f good-ground handicaps at York and Goodwood (Brunel Nation and Monfrid close up in fourth/fifth) on his last two starts; well drawn; should give another good account.
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3rd

6

(9)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Blue Prince

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Evans

Only won one of his last 25 starts and regressed last year; now 11lb lower than when beaten a nose over C&D last spring but there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh; others have more pressing claims.

16/1

1

(8)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Blue Prince

9st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Struggled on his last four starts but he has dropped 9lb as a result; fully effective around here and he's likely to bounce back soon; 7f perhaps his optimum trip though.

16/1

11

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Blue Prince

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Evans

Defied a higher mark at Glorious Goodwood last season and placed a few times on AW this year (up to April); not in top form since returning from a break and needs to stage a revival.

25/1

33/1

Form: 200-76 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won Beverley maiden (7.5f, good to firm) and Ayr novice (6f, good to soft) last summer but has failed to make a significant impact in handicaps since, beaten 4.5l when sixth of 19 to the reopposing Burdett at York (7f, good to soft) three weeks ago.
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6th

5

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Misemerald

8st 10lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Without a win since July 2023; didn't run badly at Newcastle last month but it remains to be seen if that can be a springboard to better things.

12/1

6th

6

(13)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Misemerald

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Won two of her first three starts but beaten in her next 22 races; has dropped a long way in the weights but she struggled on her Doncaster reappearance last month and has plenty to prove back on AW.

16/1

14th

20

(9)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Misemerald

9st 13lb

J: Mr Daniel Perrin

T: Philip Kirby

Won two of her first three starts but beaten in her next 21 races; down in the weights but she looks up against it in this field.

33/1

Form: 2210-3 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
The fact he's from an in-form stable provides hope that he can build on his creditable third on Musselburgh reappearance (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago but the draw hasn't been kind to him; the first-time blinkers worn in Scotland are retained.
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6th

10

(6)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 2

15:15 Hamilton

Expert Choice

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Two respectable efforts in handicaps last month, not beaten far at Chester 17 days ago (7.f, soft) despite hanging badly left in the straight; still low mileage and the handicapper is easing his burden.

9/1

5th

11

(13)

15th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:20 Chester

Expert Choice

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Richard Fahey

midfield on outer, bumped after 1f

9/1

3rd

4

(7)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

16:00 Musselburgh

Expert Choice

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 43162-

Last run: 246 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Thirsk novice winner who ended his 2yo campaign with a good second in a valuable sales race at York (7f, soft) in October; subsequently gelded; a mark in the high 80s demands a useful performance on reappearance but his yard could hardly be in better form.
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4th

6

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:23 Pontefract

Sailthisshipalone

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Ivan Furtado

Soft-ground win for Richard Fahey last November (1m); tongue tied for the first time when making a winning stable debut over C&D three weeks ago (good to soft); 3lb higher in a better race and going without cheekpieces today; handles good ground but perhaps wouldn't want it any faster.

7/2

1st

1

(8)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Sailthisshipalone

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ivan Furtado

Record of 2-21 for Richard Fahey; successful in most recent turf attempt but the market may prove best guide on stable debut; tongue-tie added; still in same ownership.

12/1

Form: 423-16 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Showed ability last autumn and, having been gelded, he just got up to make a winning seasonal/handicap debut at Newbury (7f, good to soft; first time cheekpieces) in April; not seen to best effect from too far back when stepped up to 1m at Ascot next time and it might be premature to suggest the handicapper's got him.
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1st

7

(9)

11th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Teraabb

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Fellowes

Comeback win (first-time cheekpieces having been gelded) came off a mark just 2lb lower over this trip; things didn't pan out his way at Chester last time and it wouldn't be a surprise were he to bounce back.

6/1

7th

6

(1)

15th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:20 Chester

Teraabb

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

in touch with leaders against rail, short of room and hampered after 1f

10/1

5

(2)

10th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ascot

Teraabb

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Fellowes

Showed ability last autumn and, having been gelded, he just got up to make a winning seasonal/handicap debut at Newbury (7f, good to soft; first time cheekpieces) three weeks ago; up 3lb, but gave the impression 1m would suit and is much respected for stable that has won two of the last six runnings.

4/1

14/1

Form: 8-4116 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
All-the-way winner of 7f handicaps at Haydock (soft) and Beverley (good to soft) this spring; ran as well as could have been expected upped to Listed level at Musselburgh (7f, good) a fortnight ago but that has resulted in her mark being raised a further 9lb.
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5th

7

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:22 Catterick

Princess Alex

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

in touch with leaders, raced in second after 2f

7/1

5th

7

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:22 Catterick

Princess Alex

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

in touch with leaders, raced in second after 2f, lost second and weakened from over 1f out

7/1

3rd

5

(8)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

15:50 Musselburgh

Princess Alex

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Won two in a row in the spring (soft/good to soft) and returned to form when second at Beverley (7.4f, good) last month; however, she was soundly beaten at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) recently and has to bounce back.

10/1

Form: 8-6114

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Much improved when winning handicaps at Chelmsford (6f, AW) and Newmarket (7f, good; awarded race in the stewards' room) this spring; caught further back than ideal and offered enough to think the handicapper may not have got his measure yet when keeping on well for fourth (splitting reopposing pair Blue Prince and Monfrid) in a valuable 7f handicap at Goodwood (7f, good) three weeks ago; likely to have a big say.
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7th

1

(4)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Leicester

Brunel Nation

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Winless since 2024 and he beat only two home in a 7f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

7/1

7th

5

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Brunel Nation

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

He has run just once at this track and it resulted in his best performance for some time, finishing a neck second over this trip in January; not so good at Kempton last month but he drops back down in class today.

9/1

20/1

Form: 21-37

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f AW maiden last October; encouraging third in 7f Carlisle novice (good to firm) on reappearance but he needs to shrug off an underwhelming start to his handicap career over 1m at Haydock last weekend, hanging to his left as he weakened.
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10

(9)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Curragh

Secret World

9st 6lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Gerard O’Leary

Pulled up after a very slow start at Leopardstown last month but was only beaten roughly 2l on her yard debut/seasonal return at Navan in April and was well backed that day; not ruled out.

7/1

2

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:48 Leopardstown

Secret World

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

AW winner yet to score on turf but has gone close on multiple occasions; carried head high when beaten 1.75l by Hurricane Helen latest on stable debut at Navan (1m2f, good) after 171 days off; up 4lb for that but should strip fitter and could turn that form around with cheekpieces applied; claims.

4/1

2

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:48 Leopardstown

Secret World

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

AW winner yet to score on turf but has gone close on multiple occasions; carried head high when beaten 1.75l by Hurricane Helen latest on stable debut at Navan (1m2f, good) after 171 days off; up 4lb for that but should strip fitter and could turn that form around with cheekpieces applied; claims.

4/1

7/1

Form: 22-15

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
This novice winner was having only his fourth start when a good fifth (just behind reopposing pair Blue Prince and Brunel National) on his Goodwood handicap debut (7f, good) 21 days ago; that first experience of a competitive handicap should aid his development and a bold show is on the cards from a handy inside draw.
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11th

8

(2)

15th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:20 Chester

Monfrid

8st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

midfield

7/1

5th

15

(7)

25th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

Monfrid

8st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

prominent

9/1

5th

15

(7)

25th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

Monfrid

8st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

prominent

9/1

14/1

Form: 972-10

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Made all in seven-runner race at Lingfield (7f, AW; off 7lb lower) on handicap/seasonal debut and reportedly lost his action when last of 19 at Newmarket since; his leading stable has a strong Chester record, including a win and two seconds in this since 2018.
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13th

8

(5)

13th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Purefoy

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: George Baker

Failed to beat a rival in three starts for this yard and hopes pinned on return to AW sparking something back over further; tongue-tie retained, visor replaces cheekpieces.

25/1

10th

8

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:00 Epsom

Purefoy

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: George Baker

Won on handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) last April but he's generally struggled since and was tailed off at Brighton when last seen in May; now 13lb lower than for his win but he needs a big turnaround after wind surgery.

20/1

2

(6)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:30 Brighton

Purefoy

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Sole success came on handicap debut on Lingfield AW in April last year when trained by Andrew Balding; form tailed off subsequently and sold for 8,000gns in October; inauspicious seasonal/stable debut when last of five over C&D 13 days ago; first-time tongue-tie now applied alongside usual cheekpieces; hard to fancy.

8/1

9/2

Form: 322-52 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut over 7f here last June and has shown useful form in defeat since, running particularly well when second in C&D handicap (good) last month; same mark here but stall 12 has the potential to make life awkward.
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13

(19)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Witness Stand

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Better than ever this year, winning Group 2 Lennox Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good) in July and running just as well when second in Group 2 Hungerford at Newbury (7f, good to firm; strong form) in August; drawn wide when down the field in the Foret at Longchamp, and may well bounce back, with this drop back to 6f unlikely to inconvenience him; possibilities.

20/1

2nd

1

(2)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

Witness Stand

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Can front-run; his form took off once the cheekpieces went on over 7f last season, including for wins on good to firm and on soft, the latter in a Listed race at this track; reached even greater heights with his Group 2 win at Goodwood (7f, good) 18 days ago, challenging over 2f out to score at 25-1; there was an element of having the run of the race that day and he's now penalised, but the win was clearcut and he needs respect.

9/2

1st

9

(3)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Witness Stand

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Often front-runner; strong C&D handicap form last August before 3l Listed win at Newbury and he's made steps back up the ladder for a new yard this year, last time going close in Listed race at Chester (7f, good); others have better form but he's an each-way possible at a track he goes well at.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £127.90
Straight Forecast £94.98
Tricast £678.44
Trifecta £874.10

Selections

The Times:

Teraabb

SPOTLIGHT:

Brunel Nation

The Guardian:

Blue Prince

TOPSPEED:

Love Billy Boy

Daily Mail:

Witness Stand

POSTDATA:

Expert Choice

The Sun:

Teraabb

The Star:

Teraabb

RP RATINGS:

Brunel Nation

Daily Mirror:

Brunel Nation

D Express:

Blue Prince

Daily Record:

Blue Prince

Telegraph:

Love Billy Boy