July 13 / 18.35 Chester

18.35

Good To Soft

Horse PWR Handicap

  • Prize money: £7669.47
  • 0m 6f 17y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Horse PWR Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 15- D

Last run: 253 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ready winner when favourite on debut (soft) last autumn before finding it too much up to Listed company; is likely to want more of a test this year on pedigree and it will be interesting to see how she goes in the market from stall 9 after eight months off.
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13th

14

(18)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Stop The Cavalry

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Last season concluded with a close Listed third at Longchamp (1m, good to soft) and she was third in a Listed race at Chelmsford (7f, AW) this July when last seen; has something to find back up in grade but she's in excellent hands and this is just her eighth run; not ruled out.

16/1

8

(3)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Stop The Cavalry

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Entitled to need the run when fifth of nine to Jabaara at Musselburgh (7f) recently and was hot on the heels of that filly when close up in a Group 3 at Goodwood (7f; slightly hampered) last July; should be involved if this first experience of AW goes well.

7/1

5th

6

(1)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:10 Musselburgh

Stop The Cavalry

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ralph Beckett

Lightly raced 4yo with a useful pedigree; has two wins (6f/7f) to her name from just five attempts and she signed off last year's campaign with a very close third in a French Listed event; still has untapped potential and she's high on the list.

3/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 3-4309

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Winless since his debut last spring and has regressed in recent times; stable form has been good of late and he's well drawn back from a few months off, minus the headgear this time, so he'll have his fans under Franny Norton.
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8th

7

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Balon DOr

9st 1lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

0-6 on AW for new stable since the autumn but took good step back in right direction when close fourth at Lingfield (5f) last month and will be suited by this return to 6f on turf; interesting.

10/1

12

(12)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Dow

All three wins came on turf when trained by Hugo Palmer, the most recent at Chester in September; 0-12 on the AW but he did post a solid effort when a 1l fourth of seven at Lingfield (5f, AW) 28 days ago; steps back up in trip.

12/1

4th

3

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Both handicap wins on turf at Chester (5f and 6f); no great shakes on this track for new yard since November but he's dropped 9lb in that time and there was the glimmer of a revival here last time when back from a break; not ruled out.

12/1

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7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 22-120 BF

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Started the season with a bang before said to have stopped quickly when favourite for a warm handicap latterly; has since had wind surgery, suggesting that was the issue, but stall 10 obviously isn't ideal back from ten weeks off.
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8th

1

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Eye Of Dubai

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

He's failed to shine on both starts this season but is on a handy mark on last season's best form and is likely to get back on track sooner or later; today's drop back in grade could help in that regard.

10/1

10th

10

(12)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Eye Of Dubai

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has the ability to take a serious hand but he ran well below market expectations in this race last year and another reappearance duck egg doesn't augur well; has shown peak form in autumn months.

22/1

11th

5

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Eye Of Dubai

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Capable of being involved but is by no means certain to shine in this spring reappearance, having shown his best handicap form in autumn months; the market signals may offer further guidance.

16/1

Form: 9-231

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Beat a couple of subsequent winners when making all in a 5f Nottingham maiden in May for George Boughey; has since been picked up for £180,000 and retains some potential now handicapping.
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4th

8

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

General Assembly

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Clare Hobson

In good order on AW this winter; two turf runs this summer well short of that level though and others bring more pressing claims.

20/1

10th

9

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

General Assembly

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Clare Hobson

Front-runner; two AW wins (5f) last autumn but he returned after a short break with a well-held fifth of eight at Pontefract (5f, good) last month; may have needed that run but his sole turf win was two years ago and others are more persuasive.

14/1

5th

3

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

General Assembly

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Clare Hobson

Front-runner; two AW wins (5f) last autumn and he was in good form when last seen in February; not much wiggle room off this mark though and a lower draw would have been preferable too.

4/1

Form: 190-78

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Decent early 2yo who may prove hard to place this season judged on two handicap efforts thus far; has landed stall 1 and is another 2lb lower but will need a big step forward if she's to win this.
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5th

2

(9)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:42 Hamilton

Midnight Affair

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

ducked left start, took keen hold, prominent

8/1

3rd

9

(10)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Midnight Affair

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

slowly into stride, towards rear

10/1

7th

13

(2)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Midnight Affair

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Suited by good/firmer; 0-7 since winning last year's Hilary Needler at Beverley (5f); however, went close at Nottingham (6f) last week, returning to her best form; possibilities off the same mark provided she takes well to first-time headgear.

14/1

10/1

Form: 6-3513 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Wind surgery has helped but he's exposed, is another 3lb higher tonight and soft ground would be preferable back down to an easy 6f from an ordinary draw; has a bit to overcome.
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5th

6

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Woodleigh

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Won at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in May and over C&D in June (good to soft; 18-runner handicap); beaten 8l on AW last time; could bounce back.

9/2

5th

1

(12)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Woodleigh

10st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Justified favouritism at Redcar (1m2f; good to firm) before following up at Doncaster (1m, good to soft); carries 5lb extra for latest win (and now rated above this 0-55 grade); Cian Horgan's claim reduces the weight burden; player if able to run to similar level back on AW (0-11).

7/2

1st

12

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Woodleigh

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Has gained last two wins over 1m2f at Redcar, including latest start; runner-up in most recent 1m attempt so he may be able to remain competitive.

13/2

25/1

Form: 0-3214 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Found an uncompetitive Brighton maiden when off the mark early last month and has since finished well held on his handicap debut; isn't obviously fancied from a wide stall.
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16th

10

(13)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Duran

9st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

In better heart than recent form-figures suggest, shaping encouragingly at Beverley on reappearance and poorly drawn at Ascot next time; usually runs at 5f but also successful at 6f; falling in weights and has each-way hopes.

16/1

Form: 87-463

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Gelded after two ordinary runs for his current yard in the spring and fared much better off this mark last time, when just looking to find a stiff 6f beyond him; holds leading claims from a handy stall under experienced 5lb claimer Liam Wright.
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5th

5

(3)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:10 Yarmouth

Maximum Impact

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

0-9 since his early 2yo wins and has lacked consistency this season; good chance off current mark, provided he's suited by the step up to 7f.

6/1

5th

1

(9)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Maximum Impact

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

0-8 since his early 2yo wins; however, ran respectably in first-time cheekpieces at Newmarket (6f) most recently and has possibilities in the retained headgear dropped in class.

8/1

4th

5

(2)

9th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Newmarket (July)

Maximum Impact

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

0-7 since winning his first two races when with Alice Haynes; signs of a resurgence (after being gelded) when close up over C&D in June and can be excused the following effort on his first taste of Chester; could have a part to play in the new cheekpieces.

8/1

6/1

Form: 223019 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Overcame stall 11 when winning over C&D off a 5lb lower mark last month; latest effort here, when drawn 1, was too bad to be true (said to have stopped quickly) but it leaves him with a bit to prove.
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2nd

1

(6)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Old Chums

9st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Bounced back from a spell in the doldrums with fair front-running fourth at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month; also effective over C&D and a bold bid is possible.

11/1

4th

4

(2)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Old Chums

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tom Dascombe

Only 2lb higher than for his Chester win in June; three heavy defeats have followed though and others look much safer; cheekpieces back today.

20/1

9th

3

(6)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Old Chums

9st 10lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tom Dascombe

Campaigned at Chester this summer, twice disappointing since his June win; has a solid record (13122) in AW handicaps but the removal of usual cheekpieces presents a question mark.

14/1

Form: 31-210 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Free-going gelding who finished well beaten after taking an early bump from a bad draw at Epsom six weeks ago (first-time visor; retained); had previously made all over 5f here off a 3lb lower mark and is drawn to attack tonight.
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2nd

13

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Knicks

9st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went close in a C&D handicap last July when rated 8lb higher; he has run some fair races in defeat this summer and shouldn't be too far away.

5/1

4th

5

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Knicks

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Latest effort suggests he remains in form; still on a long losing sequence but looked an unlucky third, having been forced to switch, over C&D on penultimate start; possibilities off same mark.

5/1

6th

4

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Knicks

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless since May 2024 but he took a step back in the right direction with a close third of seven in 5f Pontefract handicap eight days ago; very much one to consider off a reduced mark.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £99.20
Straight Forecast £95.60
Tricast £298.46
Trifecta £338.70

Selections

NEWMARKET:

General Assembly

SPOTLIGHT:

Maximum Impact

The Times:

Old Chums

Telegraph:

Stop The Cavalry

TOPSPEED:

Balon d'Or

RP RATINGS:

Maximum Impact

POSTDATA:

Maximum Impact

D Express:

Old Chums

Daily Mirror:

Old Chums

The Guardian:

General Assembly

Daily Mail:

General Assembly

The Sun:

General Assembly

The Star:

General Assembly

Daily Record:

General Assembly