June 29 / 15.35 Chester

15.35

Good To Firm

Patron Tequila Handicap

  • Prize money: £20384
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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Patron Tequila Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 14-622 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Goodwood novice winner (6f, soft), who went close in a handicap here (6f, good) last month and filled the same position at Goodwood five weeks ago; seemed to throw it away when hanging badly last time but he's only 1lb higher here and this return to a left-handed track could suit; respected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(10)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Al Shabab Storm

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Smart on his day and his third at Wolverhampton (6f) last July saw him record an RPR of 115; down the field in two runs for Mick Appleby this year and he now drops to 5f for the first time in his career; tongue tied for the first time.

25/1

12th

2

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Al Shabab Storm

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Finished down the field on stable/seasonal debut at Chester (7.5f) this month but that doesn't tell the full story as he ran well for a long way from his wide draw and was hampered late on; he's dropped to an attractive mark and is just the type his new trainer does very well with.

14/1

12th

1

(10)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Al Shabab Storm

9st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Won a 7f Listed race here (good to soft) for Andrew Balding in 2024; still capable of smart performances for Marco Botti last year but wasn't at his best on final two starts, including in a course seller; sold for 45,000gns in October; a Group 1 entry at Royal Ascot suggests new connections are hopeful he retains all his ability.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -13432 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
His AW win at Chelmsford in February was a golden opportunity but he's been progressive since then and went very close at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last Saturday; up 3lb but he still looks feasibly treated and should be in the thick of things again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(3)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

Jungle Mac

9st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

midfield

16/1

Form: 4-101 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Well-bred filly who made it 2-4 when justifying favouritism at Sandown (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago, despite still showing signs of inexperience; up 7lb but she had plenty in hand last time and is open to more progress for William Haggas; big player.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

8

(12)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Sunfall

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David O’Meara

Ended last season with a win in this race on soft ground for William Haggas; ninth in Group 3 events on both runs for David O'Meara but she wasn't beaten that far at Doncaster latterly and might strip fitter now as that was her first outing for three months; not discounted.

16/1

9th

15

(11)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Sunfall

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Disappointing on sole run this year, when making stable debut in Group 3 at Epsom in June; however, she was progressive for William Haggas last season, winning a Listed race at Ascot (7f, soft) last October, and she'll be of interest if rediscovering that promise in a first-time tongue-tie.

33/1

Form: -51659

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
3yo who won twice (5.5f/7.5f, very soft/AW) from his 11 French starts and was bought for 21,000euros in March; however, he's not obviously well treated on the balance of his form and was down the field on his British/stable debut at York (7f, good to soft); others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Ended 2025 in good order and he was a good second over 1m here on his return in January; three heavy defeats have followed and there is likely to be other pace for him to contend with today; drops in class but others appeal more.

16/1

8th

9

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has had a couple of close calls over C&D this winter but he's lost his way in last two starts and was tailed off at Newcastle (1m) three weeks ago; has something to prove and he needs a major revival.

25/1

12th

11

(2)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Had been in a consistent vein of form but needs to rebound from his disappointing show when favourite at Southwell most recently.

14/1

12/1

Form: 1-3343 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner who has run respectably here (7.6f) and at Haydock (1m, both on good) in last two runs but he was 4l behind the winner last time and needs to find more on this drop back in trip; cheekpieces added.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Gunfighter

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Tapeta winner who has dropped down the weights and is one to watch in the betting on his third start for this yard; however, he's been soundly beaten on both runs this season and his losing sequence is up to 14.

9/1

9th

7

(8)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Gunfighter

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Both wins on the AW (6f/7f); has run well on turf but looks best over shorter and finished in midfield on stable debut at Kempton (1m, AW) 13 days ago following a ten-month absence; best watched unless attracting support.

7/1

7th

3

(9)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Gunfighter

9st 13lb

J: Liam Wright

T: John Butler

Dual winner for Hugo Palmer (6f/7f); third the best he managed for Robert Eddery; failed to see out 1m in two previous attempts so looks best watched on debut for John Butler, who runs two others, back from 292 days off.

20/1

OUR TIP

9/1

Form: 308333

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been at 6f, but he finished third in two 7f handicaps (good) last month and filled the same position when upped to an extended 7f here (soft) two weeks ago; on same mark as for those last three runs and he's a player if this sets up for his closing style.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

Blue Prince

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Dropped down the weights last summer and he has rediscovered his spark this time around, following third-placed efforts here and at Goodwood with a comfortable Salisbury success (all over 7f); probably stays this far but he has yet to be placed in his six 1m starts so it will be breaking new ground for him to win today.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Blue Prince

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

Hasn't won since defying a 10lb higher mark at Glorious Goodwood two years ago but his two efforts this term are very encouraging, latest back at Goodwood (7f, soft); attractively treated and firmly in the mix.

5/1

Form: 123-20 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Returned after a gelding operation with a near miss on handicap debut at York (7f, good) last month but he flopped back at 6f there last time; still unexposed and now goes back up in trip but he needs to bounce back after that disappointing run.
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12th

6

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Ziggys Condor

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

All wins for former yard came over 6f but he does stay this longer trip; didn't run badly on last month's stable debut but others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

5th

2

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

The winner of three of his 34 starts for Richard Fahey, the latest off this mark at Newcastle in January (6f); sold for 19,000gns last month; capable at this level and the betting should be revealing starting out for Adam Kirby.

9/2

4th

2

(14)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Just 1lb higher than when winning here (6f, AW) in January but he has a mixed record since and was only sixth of nine at Chelmsford last month; this return to 7f is no problem but he needs to get back in the groove.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.10
Straight Forecast £10.04
Trifecta £34.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sunfall

RP RATINGS:

Jungle Mac

Daily Mail:

Gunfighter

Daily Record:

Al Shabab Storm

D Express:

Ziggy's Condor

NEWMARKET:

Sunfall

The Times:

Sunfall

Telegraph:

Sunfall

Daily Mirror:

Sunfall

The Star:

Sunfall

The Sun:

Gunfighter

TOPSPEED:

Jungle Mac

POSTDATA:

Jungle Mac

The Guardian:

Jungle Mac