July 12 / 18.05 Chester

18.05

Good To Soft

Ibiza In Symphony EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B/C/D) (EBF Qual) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £7644
  • 0m 6f 17y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Ibiza In Symphony EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B/C/D) (EBF Qual) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.67
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 52

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability on debut at Leicester (fifth, with Equalised behind) and was only just denied at Salisbury (6f novice; good to firm) three weeks later; still looked a work in progress there - hanging left - so there's probably more to come; one of the likeliest candidates.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Brighton Boy

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

7f win at Thirsk in May and also went close over 7f here a fortnight later; not so good since, including when dropped to 6f at Ripon last week.

12/1

11th

14

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Brighton Boy

8st 2lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

7f win at Thirsk in May and ran well over that trip at Chester two weeks later; not quite so good since and the drop to 6f isn't enough to tempt.

20/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 72 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Attracted market support when narrowly beaten by an improver on second start at Redcar (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; set to encounter slower ground and a vastly different test (a tight turning track) here, but could easily feature if continuing that steady progress; key player.
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3rd

1

(5)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Qaseem

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, led, 2 lengths ahead 2f out, hung left over 1f out, no extra and headed final 110yds

7/2

3rd

1

(5)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Qaseem

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, led, 2 lengths ahead 2f out, hung left over 1f out, no extra and headed final 110yds

7/2

2nd

1

(9)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Qaseem

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

ducked left start, prominent early, in touch with leaders after 2f

5/2

50/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
58,000euros yearling; third foal from a maiden sister to a 6f Group 3 juvenile winner; half-brother to the French 7f turf/1m1f AW juvenile winner Olympe Mancini (RPR 83); gelded, so probably one for further down the line.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

8

(6)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Sir David

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Gamely prevailed by a neck at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) last time, doubling his tally; back up 3lb but remains well treated on peak form; looks likely to remain competitive.

6/1

1st

2

(14)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Sir David

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

On another career-low mark after a 4l third at Doncaster (7f) where he travelled well but didn't finish with any great purpose; 1-19 and has a wide draw.

9/2

3rd

4

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Doncaster

Sir David

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Modest since joining Nigel Tinkler (0-6) but there was merit to his Carlisle second (7f, soft) on penultimate start; that track seems to bring out the best of his abilities so, although fairly weighted, he couldn't rate as a confident pick.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
34,000gns yearling; ninth foal from a speedy Italian Listed winner; is closely related to the 5f winner Rebecca Rocks (including Listed; RPR 96); merits a market check.
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3rd

2

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Top Juggler

9st 13lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Set a course record when justifying favouritism by a neck at Chester (5.5f, good) on penultimate start; didn't see it out, in a race which has yielded various winners, at Hamilton (6f) three weeks ago; sits close to career-high mark.

8/1

7th

9

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Top Juggler

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Won a C&D maiden in 2024; ran well here on his first two starts this year and won a handicap by a neck at Chester (5.5f, good) last month; form figures at this track read 14232 and he makes the shortlist.

7/1

1st

6

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

19:35 Chester

Top Juggler

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Prominent racer who has run two good races at Hamilton (6f, good and 5f, good to soft) this season; unraced on faster than good but a key player if underfoot conditions are suitable.

9/2

7/1

Form: 4

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
62,000gns yearling; slowly away and ran green when fourth (beaten over 4l) to The Flying Seagull over C&D a fortnight ago; should have taken plenty on board from that debut, and is better drawn (if able to break on terms) this time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

3

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Doncaster

Groundsman

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Mark Loughnane

Yet to win on turf (0-12); hasn't managed to beat many rivals in three starts this year, only eighth of nine at Catterick (7f; 28-1) 24 days ago; handicap mark continues to slide.

20/1

8th

5

(7)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Groundsman

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Mark Loughnane

He's 1lb lower than when winning at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last September and is also effective on turf; however, following a break he's finished down the field on grass on his last two starts; has to get back on track.

20/1

5th

4

(2)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Groundsman

10st 12lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

AW winner for Richard Fahey (7f); well beaten on stable debut after a break on turf at Lingfield last month (7f, good) but should come on for the outing; first run on soft ground.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3621 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Carries a penalty for a comfortable all-the-way C&D win (good; evens favourite) a fortnight ago; ideally suited by this sharp track and likely to prove tough to peg back if able to go forward from a wide draw; still progressing; sets the benchmark.
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10th

5

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

The Flying Seagull

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a 6f maiden here in June of his 2yo season but that remains his only win; unlikely to be breaking his handicap duck from stall 12.

12/1

3rd

5

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 4

16:56 Brighton

The Flying Seagull

9st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Hugo Palmer

None too consistent but he ran well on his return to turf at Windsor last month and then lost his chance at the start at Bath 16 days ago (blindfold off late); on a good mark and his rider takes off a handy 5lb; interesting with new blinkers replacing a visor.

9/1

10th

3

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

18:40 Bath

The Flying Seagull

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

Sole success came in a Chester maiden in June 2024; often attracts support but flatters to deceive on many occasions; visor returns after being left off last time, and he's down to a career-low mark, but 1-16 win record is off-putting.

6/1

20/1

Form: 88

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to the 6f-1m winner Signcastle City (RPR 92); failed to shine in either of his first two appearances, taking a backward step in a hood (discarded) at Kempton (6f, maiden; eighth of ten) 16 days ago; likely to discover the way eventually, but others far more appealing at present.
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1st

6

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Style King

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Chris Dwyer

Made most when scoring at Wolverhampton (6f) last month and he has run two solid races in defeat since; well drawn to attack but there are other pace influences on show and his 5f efforts need bettering.

4/1

2nd

8

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Style King

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Registered his second win when scoring over C&D last month off 5lb lower; went close to following up when going down by half a length at Lingfield (6f, AW) 13 days ago and may be worth persevering with at present.

7/2

2nd

3

(10)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Style King

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Chris Dwyer

C&D winner in September and doubled his tally when making all at Wolverhampton a month ago (second run in cheekpieces); drawn wide but off only 3lb higher he's considered.

5/2

8/1

Form: 84

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to shine on Leicester debut but took a nice step forward when a keeping-on fourth at Kempton (6f AW maiden; 20-1); eligible for nurseries after this and that is where his future is likely to lie; others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

11

(4)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Equalised

8st 13lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

0-11 and although fully effective on AW, he isn't progressing; blinkers now tried having run in cheekpieces over C&D last week; each-way shout.

7/1

5th

3

(6)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Equalised

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Harry Eustace

0-10; placed here (6f) in April for Charles Hills; favourite here (6f) on debut for this trainer last month, weakening into fourth; drops 2lb and cheekpieces now tried as he goes back up in trip; enters calculations.

5/1

4th

10

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Equalised

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Harry Eustace

Only 3l behind Time For Sandals over C&D last summer; had just one AW run since, when failing to reward strong market support over C&D in April (finished third off an 11lb higher mark); subsequent turf efforts easy enough to forgive and he makes his stable debut (same owners) off a tempting mark; could be an AW specialist and he's of some interest.

4/1

Non-runners

Ziggys Ariel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £4.40
Straight Forecast £4.79
Trifecta £37.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Brighton Boy

TOPSPEED:

The Flying Seagull

SPOTLIGHT:

Qaseem

NEWMARKET:

Ziggy's Ariel

Telegraph:

Qaseem

The Star:

Qaseem

POSTDATA:

The Flying Seagull

The Times:

The Flying Seagull

The Guardian:

The Flying Seagull

Daily Mail:

Brighton Boy

D Express:

Brighton Boy

Daily Mirror:

Brighton Boy

The Sun:

Brighton Boy

Daily Record:

Brighton Boy