August 04 / 14.30 Chester

14.30

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Liverpool John Lennon Airport Runway Sprinter Handicap

  • Prize money: £7644
  • 1m 2f 70y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Liverpool John Lennon Airport Runway Sprinter Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

8/1 (Won)

Form: 4323-6

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with string of good efforts in 1m2f handicaps but made low-key reappearance in June and is now 0-11; that latest outing might have brought her on but others appeal more all the same.
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1st

2

(3)

4th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Chester

Bosc Girl

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Ended last season with string of good efforts in 1m2f handicaps but made low-key reappearance in June and is now 0-11; that latest outing might have brought her on but others appeal more all the same.

8/1

6th

5

(7)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

16:17 Beverley

Bosc Girl

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

bit short of room soon after start, always behind

5/1

3rd

15

(1)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Bosc Girl

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

towards rear, midfield after 2f

10/1

25/1

Form: 216775 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D on good ground in 2021 and came from off the pace to end long losing streak at Carlisle (1m, soft; first-time blinkers) in June but her form has dipped since that latest success and others in this field have more persuasive profiles.
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5th

3

(1)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Carlisle

Golden Melody

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner in June and she comes here in good form, a close fifth in 1m1f Hamilton handicap six days ago; she's one for the shortlist.

8/1

5th

5

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

18:05 Hamilton

Golden Melody

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Six-time winner who is suited by good or slower ground; has mixed record this season but she won at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and went very close at Chester (10.3f, good) last time; on same mark as for that last run and she's a big player if she can repeat the form.

6/1

2nd

8

(9)

4th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Chester

Golden Melody

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D on good ground in 2021 and came from off the pace to end long losing streak at Carlisle (1m, soft; first-time blinkers) in June but her form has dipped since that latest success and others in this field have more persuasive profiles.

25/1

11/2

Form: 918133 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m2f winner on Polytrack this spring and both subsequent turf runs were perfectly respectable; remains on career-high mark but ought to be on the premises once again.
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1

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:40 Yarmouth

Royal Dream

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Four-time AW scorer who has proved consistent, including on grass, since most recent success (in May); went close off this mark at Chester (good) on last turf attempt; in the mix.

7/2

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Dream

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Won twice over 1m2f on Polytrack in the spring and has continued to run well, most recently runner-up at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack); that surface may suit better than Tapeta but he's not discounted here.

3/1

2nd

1

(4)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Royal Dream

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Ed Dunlop

pressed leader early, soon lost ground but in touch with leaders

10/1

16/1

Form: -57308

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Gave very good account when third of 16 at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) in May and is now 3lb lower but he's unraced beyond that trip and has questions to answer after two disappointing runs.
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9th

10

(11)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:15 Chester

Tobetso

10st 8lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Declan Carroll

Respectable fourth over C&D (good) last month but followed that with a poor run at Doncaster and he effectively refused to race in blinkers (which are quickly discarded) at Beverley a fortnight ago; hard to know what to expect.

28/1

11th

12

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Beverley

Tobetso

8st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Consistency is an issue but he's on a good mark on this year's best, notably a close third at Thirsk in May; blinkers tried for the first time, which could be significant as the only other occasion he's worn headgear resulted in a Brighton win last summer (cheekpieces when trained by W Haggas).

16/1

8th

9

(1)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

14:32 Doncaster

Tobetso

8st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Hasn't added to last season's two wins (7f/1m, good/good to firm) but ran well when close fourth at Chester (good) last time on first go at this trip, beaten a length despite stumbling early on; interesting.

5/1

13/2

Form: 454-45 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well beaten after racing far too freely on heavy ground here (12.3f; first-time hood) in June and needs to settle better today but ran well on both previous Chester starts and may benefit from this drop back in trip.
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5th

2

(3)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:58 Redcar

Order Of Malta

10st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Hugo Palmer

Record of 1-11 but he's well handicapped on his best form last season and was beaten less than 2l when fifth in a Class 4 at Chester (10.3f, good) last time; hood is now removed but he could be dangerous on this drop back in grade.

6/1

5th

6

(8)

4th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Chester

Order Of Malta

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Well beaten after racing far too freely on heavy ground here (12.3f; first-time hood) in June and needs to settle better today but ran well on both previous Chester starts and may benefit from this drop back in trip.

13/2

5th

4

(7)

15th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:04 Chester

Order Of Malta

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

A fair 1m2f winner in 2023 who shaped well on his seasonal return when fourth of seven over C&D last month; he can make his presence felt with a hood added.

3/1

9/2

Form: 865212 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Came good for current stable with clearcut success at Beverley last month and ran at least as well when second to unexposed rival at Redcar (also 1m2f, good to firm) on Wednesday; also suited by this track (7.6f course winner last year) and has a big role to play today.
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3rd

4

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Princess Niyla

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Two of three wins over 1m2f at Beverley, the latest in May 2025; some fair efforts at 1m-1m4f this season; on a decent mark now.

12/1

5th

2

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:30 Doncaster

Princess Niyla

9st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Alan Brown

Having her 39th race and still seeking first win away from Beverley; has run some fair races this season but not last time and others appeal more.

12/1

6th

5

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Princess Niyla

10st 10lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Alan Brown

Has largely respectable form this term, most recently fifth to Shimmering Sands over C&D; weighted to get closer to that rival on the revised terms and is on an attractive mark; still seeking first handicap win away from Beverley but can't be dismissed.

6/1

6/1

Form: 105541 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Best known for his AW exploits but kept on well for narrow turf win in amateur riders' race at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) ten days ago; still unexposed over this trip and recent 3lb rise ought to be manageable; shortlisted.
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11th

6

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flatley

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Turf winner who has bagged four wins at this venue; returns following a two-month break (has gone well fresh) but he's more a place prospect than a win-only one.

20/1

2

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:20 Ffos Las

Flatley

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Returned to form with 8.6f AW win in March and comes here after two good efforts over 1m on turf; drops in grade here and should be fine over this extended 7f; might be the answer.

7/2

8

(6)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

14:05 Haydock

Flatley

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Four-time AW winner who returned to form when scoring at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March; record of 1-18 on turf but he went close at Chepstow (1m, good) last month and is a big player if he can back that up off unchanged mark.

5/2

14/1

Form: 856-79 D

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Five-time turf winner for by Iain Jardine (1m-1m2f); not beaten far on stable debut at Southwell (1m, AW) in January, after a break, but ran poorly over same C&D the following month and has been absent again since.
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1

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Redcar

Innse Gall

11st 2lb

J: Mr Shay Halton

T: Ivan Furtado

Record of 0-4 this term for new yard but was placed under Shay Halton at Ripon on penultimate start and latest race didn't pan out favourably; has slipped to an attractive mark.

10/1

8

(13)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Innse Gall

10st 13lb

J: Mr Shay Halton

T: Ivan Furtado

Has dropped 11lb below his last winning mark but that was from August 2023; third at Ripon ten days ago was his best result this term but he needs much better than that form if he's to turn the tables on Spartan Times.

16/1

1

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:33 Ripon

Innse Gall

11st 2lb

J: Mr Shay Halton

T: Ivan Furtado

Has dropped 11lb below his last winning mark, but his abbreviated career since the start of last year (including two starts for this yard) suggests he hasn't been easy to train; needs the switch to a visor to help him get back on track.

12/1

Form: 005355 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in France last year; 0-7 and has rather mixed record in Britain since December but did not get a clear run when third in much stronger C&D race than this in May (good to firm) and is now 4lb lower; impossible to rule out.
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2nd

2

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:43 Nottingham

Woodstock City

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Won twice in Britain for current yard since winning twice in France; however, beaten 21l at Leicester (1m2f, good) last month following five-month layoff and lacks the scope of his rivals.

20/1

9th

11

(11)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Leicester

Woodstock City

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Won a 1m3f Class 5 handicap at Southwell in October and slightly better form when collared late over 1m2f at Lingfield in January; broke out of stalls and withdrawn at Kempton 11 days later (10-1 at the time); now returns to turf after a break but he's a dual winner in this sphere and is versatile ground-wise; possibilities.

14/1

7

(5)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Woodstock City

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Won a 1m3f Class 5 handicap at Southwell in October and slightly better form when collared late over 1m2f at Lingfield 11 days ago; 1lb higher in a better race but current wellbeing will count for plenty here.

9/2

Form: 323224 C BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Very consistent at trips up to 1m since the spring and did quite well to finish fourth here (7.6f, good) last week, having raced wide into the straight; 1lb lower today but has stamina to prove.
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4th

2

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John David Riches

Arrives in great form, having won three of his four turf starts this season, two of those here over 7f and the latest over C&D; up another 4lb but looked like he had a bit more up his sleeve last time; big player.

9/4

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Payout
Straight Forecast £255.80
Tricast £3523.98

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Princess Niyla

Telegraph:

Flatley

RP RATINGS:

Woodstock City

The Times:

Royal Dream

The Sun:

Evocative Spark

TOPSPEED:

Innse Gall

POSTDATA:

Princess Niyla

The Star:

Princess Niyla

D Express:

Woodstock City

Daily Mirror:

Flatley

Daily Record:

Flatley