July 27 / 16.40 Chester

16.40

Good

Edinburgh Gin Handicap

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 5f 15y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Edinburgh Gin Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 420624 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
A few good runs to his name this year, including here three starts back, but he was soon struggling when a big outsider in big field at York (good to firm) on Friday; ground softer than good would be preferred for him.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(8)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:35 Hamilton

Count Dorsay

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Well suited by slow ground; has won over C&D and he comes here on the back of a comfortable win at Chester four weeks ago; up 4lb in a better race but he's been rated much higher in the past; solid chance.

5/1

1st

3

(2)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

16:40 Chester

Count Dorsay

9st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

A few good runs to his name this year, including here three starts back, but he was soon struggling when a big outsider in big field at York (good to firm) on Friday; ground softer than good would be preferred for him.

10/1

21th

15

(22)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Count Dorsay

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tim Easterby

Become more difficult to win with in recent years and although he's run several good races in defeat this year, he would be more appealing over 5f and on softer ground.

16/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 67-132 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Likes to force it and ran out a 2l winner at Haydock on reappearance (5f, good); another good run back there last week when faring best of the trailblazers; not particularly well drawn for her running style but by no means dismissed.
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4th

11

(3)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Haydock

Secret Mistral

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Front-runner who won over C&D (good) in June and was placed over C&D the next twice before a 1l second at Chester most recently, when her saddle reportedly slipped; has also won on soft going; at the top of her game and can make another bold bid under regular rider Jack Doughty.

9/2

2nd

1

(7)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

16:40 Chester

Secret Mistral

10st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Likes to force it and ran out a 2l winner at Haydock on reappearance (5f, good); another good run back there last week when faring best of the trailblazers; not particularly well drawn for her running style but by no means dismissed.

3/1

2nd

2

(6)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Haydock

Secret Mistral

10st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

led, disputed lead after 1f, drifted left inside final furlong, headed inside final 110yds, soon no extra

7/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 19-594 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won here last season during which his mark went through the roof after winning four times; dropping back to a better mark and his latest run here was encouraging after getting pestered up front.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(6)

9th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Ecclesiastical

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tristan Davidson

anticipated start and slowly into stride, soon recovered and in touch with leaders against near rail, waiting for room over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, not pace to challenge

9/2

3rd

5

(3)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

16:40 Chester

Ecclesiastical

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won here last season during which his mark went through the roof after winning four times; dropping back to a better mark and his latest run here was encouraging after getting pestered up front.

7/2

4th

5

(2)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

19:10 Chester

Ecclesiastical

9st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Tristan Davidson

led but pestered, led clearly going easily 2f out, faced challenge over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds, lost third final stride

6/1

Form: 235553 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow this season but well handicapped and made the frame on her previous visit here; unlikely to be far away.
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5th

2

(1)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Lotus Rose

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

taken down early, led

11/4

4th

11

(5)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

16:40 Chester

Lotus Rose

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Expensive to follow this season but well handicapped and made the frame on her previous visit here; unlikely to be far away.

8/1

Form: -05406 D

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has come a long way down in the weights since last scoring at Southwell in August 2022; 0-5 for current yard and recent best efforts have also been on the AW; poor at Doncaster last time in cheekpieces and now tries blinkers; too much to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(8)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell (AW)

High Velocity

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

More encouraging signs on turf the last twice, latterly finishing third of seven at Nottingham 13 days ago (5f, good to firm); better on AW and although he's handicapped accordingly, he needs consideration at this level.

11/2

3rd

2

(4)

13th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:05 Nottingham

High Velocity

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Not found his best form for new yard in 2024 but that is reflected in his much-reduced handicap mark; whether he's quite ready to gain a first turf success remains to be seen but Rossa Ryan's booking is encouraging on this first dip into Class 6 company.

7/1

Form: -82606

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won on the AW over 7f for Tom Clover; hasn't beaten a rival in two runs for this yard, over 7f and the extended 5f here; wellbeing is an issue and so too his effectiveness at this distance.
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8th

8

(6)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Patrick Morris

Chelmsford novice winner (7f, Polytrack) for Tom Clover last November, but only one piece of comparable form in eight starts in handicaps since and has been well held in four starts on turf for this yard; look elsewhere.

20/1

15th

15

(5)

4th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Haydock

Rogue Thunder

8st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Patrick Morris

Campaigned on AW for previous yard, winning once (7f); holds weak claims on his turf form for new stable; plenty to prove.

40/1

6th

7

(4)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

16:40 Chester

Rogue Thunder

9st 11lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Patrick Morris

Won on the AW over 7f for Tom Clover; hasn't beaten a rival in two runs for this yard, over 7f and the extended 5f here; wellbeing is an issue and so too his effectiveness at this distance.

40/1

Form: 136754 D BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Consistent sprinter for Jack Jones and last couple of runs for that yard were respectable; recently changed hands for 16,000gns and has a part to play if holding his form.
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10th

8

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maharajas Express

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Patrick Morris

Unlucky not to be 2-2 over C&D for Jack Jones; pulled hard from a wide stall round Chester on his first run for current connections six weeks ago, having been picked up for 16,000gns, and ought to fare better.

12/1

7th

4

(9)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

16:40 Chester

Maharajas Express

9st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Patrick Morris

Consistent sprinter for Jack Jones and last couple of runs for that yard were respectable; recently changed hands for 16,000gns and has a part to play if holding his form.

10/1

4th

1

(1)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Maharajas Express

9st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Jones

Value for closer than 2l when a back-to-form fifth at Sandown latest (short of room then hampered); all turf wins and place form has come on ground with cut, but livelier surfaces are no impediment on that latest evidence and he's a player if able to back it up.

3/1

Form: 175209 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner, though seven of his nine wins have been on the AW and that's his scene; lower turf mark brings some optimism but stall 10 asks a big question of him.
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4th

1

(2)

30th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Sandown

Bang On The Bell

9st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: J R Jenkins

Better on AW but he ran his best turf race of the year when a close second at Yarmouth 23 days ago (5f, good to firm); that form isn't working out and a 3lb rise asks more of him; minor money perhaps his best hope.

11/2

2nd

5

(1)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

19:40 Yarmouth

Bang On The Bell

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Seven of his nine wins have been on the AW and that's his scene; lower turf mark brings some optimism but others appeal more.

10/1

8th

6

(10)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

16:40 Chester

Bang On The Bell

9st 11lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: J R Jenkins

Multiple winner, though seven of his nine wins have been on the AW and that's his scene; lower turf mark brings some optimism but stall 10 asks a big question of him.

25/1

25/1

Form: 474284 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
9-66 on the AW, whereas he is 0-23 on grass after finishing fourth over 7f here two weeks ago; this is a better trip for him and he's quick enough to exploit his lower draw.
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6

(8)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Lisa Williamson

All nine wins have been on the AW, two of them here; doesn't arrive here in the best of form, however.

12/1

6th

6

(6)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Red Walls

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Lisa Williamson

Has won nine of his 90 starts all on the AW (0-24 on turf); can be forgiven a poor run at Chester last time (stumbled and eased) having run creditably on two of his three previous starts.

14/1

9th

12

(1)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

16:40 Chester

Red Walls

8st 9lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Lisa Williamson

9-66 on the AW, whereas he is 0-23 on grass after finishing fourth over 7f here two weeks ago; this is a better trip for him and he's quick enough to exploit his lower draw.

25/1

Non-runners

Habooba, Doctor Vuby, Object

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.30
Straight Forecast £14.39
Tricast £37.95
Trifecta £44.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Ecclesiastical

POSTDATA:

Count d'Orsay

The Guardian:

Secret Mistral

SPOTLIGHT:

Lotus Rose

Daily Record:

Secret Mistral

D Express:

Ecclesiastical

Daily Mirror:

Ecclesiastical

The Sun:

Ecclesiastical

The Star:

Ecclesiastical

The Times:

Count d'Orsay

Telegraph:

Count d'Orsay

Daily Mail:

Count d'Orsay