August 31 / 14.40 Chester

14.40

Good

Livescore Bet Handicap

  • Prize money: £50960
  • 0m 7f 127y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Livescore Bet Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 101187

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Made it four out of five for the season when winning at Sandown (1m, good to soft) in June and bounced back from below-par run there when seventh of 16 in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm), where he suffered trouble in running; could be thereabouts if getting the breaks.
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3rd

2

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Two Tempting

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

He was making his seasonal debut when only fifth in this race 12 months ago but he's been kept on the go this winter and has been better than ever; suspicion others will prove better handicapped here though.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 1

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Two Tempting

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

He has been a fine servant to connections and added wins eight and nine to his tally in 2025, the latest a 1m handicap at Kempton in November; ran as well as he ever has when second to an upwardly mobile 4yo over C&D five weeks ago but even that effort will need bettering in this field.

16/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 913608 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Drawn wide but it was the same story here (7f, good) in May when he won in convincing fashion; also won here (6f, soft) last year; not beaten far when mid-division at Ascot last time and he's not discounted.
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5th

8

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Divine Libra

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charles Hills

Beaten on his last 15 starts going back to May 2024 and only eighth on both starts this season; however, the latest result doesn't tell the whole story as he suffered a frustrating passage in the home straight at Chester; well handicapped on last season's best and he's one to consider.

11/1

8th

6

(9)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Divine Libra

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Has gained both handicap wins at Chester, including over the bare 7f at this meeting (good) in May 2024; respectable fifth in this last year; a reappearance run over 6f at the Newmarket Craven meeting could have put him spot on for this; likely to be in the mix here again.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: -42003

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Short-headed in big field at Newmarket (7f, good) in May and back on song with close third of six at Epsom (7f, good) on Monday; ran well here (on soft) last May and he might not be far away.
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7

(6)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Goodwood

Gorak

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Best form this season when placed twice at Haydock, including latest start; still on a workable mark but continues on a long losing sequence, which makes him a similar type to Billyjoh.

16/1

3

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:10 Haydock

Gorak

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Charlie Fellowes

Record over C&D includes a success in May 2023 and solid second on reappearance this term; disappointing favourite here on penultimate start and losing run is mounting up; best form certainly gives him a good chance off current mark back down in grade.

7/1

11

(1)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Gorak

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Disappointing favourite at Haydock last Saturday, extending his long losing sequence; beaten twice in this contest (seventh in 2023, well held in 2024) and can be opposed.

33/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 134513

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort who posted his second win of the season when scoring at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) on August 8, and he was a good third at the Shergar Cup at Ascot (1m, good to firm) two days later; solid claims.
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2

(13)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Carrytheone

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Bell

As usual, he was held up before breezing through the field to win the Balmoral Handicap over 1m here last October (soft; 4lb lower); needs to put this season's performances behind him but arrives here fresh and rain would heighten interest.

12/1

8th

2

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 11y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Carrytheone

9st 10lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: Michael Bell

Held up; excellent 2024 in handicaps on varied ground culminated in his Balmoral triumph at Ascot (1m, soft) in October; never having raced beyond 1m asks a question but he saw it out well that day and has a form chance if putting this month's reappearance (18-1 in Listed race) well behind him.

7/1

8th

2

(7)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

17:30 Chester

Carrytheone

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Michael Bell

Shaped well in a few top handicaps prior to deservedly landing a big pot in the Balmoral at Ascot (1m, soft) last October; whether his hold-up style lends itself to a Listed race around here remains to be seen but he's a big player on form if ready to roll after nine months off.

4/1

Form: -37521 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Second of 18 at York (7f, good to soft) last month then defied widest stall to win here (7f, good to soft) four weeks ago; also won here in 2022 (7f, good) and should be fine over today's extra yardage; one to consider.
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14th

3

(11)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Yanifer

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Prominent racer; just 1lb higher than for last August's win at Chester (7.6f, good to firm); effective over C&D and last month's reappearance should have sharpened him up; suspicion he will prove vulnerable to younger rivals here though.

16/1

12th

1

(11)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Yanifer

10st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Harriet Bethell

This is his first run since last October but he is capable of running well after an absence and he's been runner-up in the last two editions of this race (good to soft/good to firm); interesting candidate on return to action.

20/1

10

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Yanifer

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Enhanced his fine Chester record when a length winner there in late August (extended 7f; good to firm; acts on soft); the 4lb rise elevates him to a career-high mark which could be troublesome in this deep a handicap.

40/1

Form: 2231

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Beaten at 30-100 last month and had to work hard (and hung left) to win 1m AW maiden at 2-5 latest; however, he was runner-up to class acts Economics and Lead Artist in the spring on his first two starts, and if tapping back into that promise this 3yo could play a leading role on handicap debut.
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28

(35)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Under Siege

8st 10lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Hasn't fulfilled the promise shown when runner-up to Economics then Lead Artist (1m, good to soft/good) in the spring on his first two starts; unraced on soft/heavy ground; however, this 3yo remains lightly raced and may benefit from today's step up in trip; not written off.

20/1

6th

15

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:40 Chester

Under Siege

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

slowly away

5/1

1st

9

(6)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Under Siege

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Andrew Balding

Useful efforts when runner-up to Dante winner Economics and recent Glorious Goodwood Group 3 scorer Lead Artist on his first two starts; beaten at 30-100 at Windsor last time but he found himself at the back of the field after a slow start and can be given another chance.

8/15

Form: 01-674

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won at Newbury (7f, good to soft) and Newcastle (5f, AW) last year and returned to form when keeping on for good fourth at Newbury (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; his draw could have been better but he's a possible.
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7th

1

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

Spangled Mac

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Three good runs over the winter (two of them from five runs in Bahrain) but he has struggled in two 7f runs back in Britain since April; handicapper slow to relent and this step up to 1m isn't sure to spark a revival.

16/1

13th

6

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Spangled Mac

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

7yo who was well beaten in Bahrain and at Chester on his last two starts; however, he was drawn wide at Chester and showed some good form in Bahrain in January; he's run really well on both previous attempts at this C&D and is not ruled out each-way off a competitive mark.

20/1

12th

3

(10)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Spangled Mac

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Campaigned back in Bahrain since December, best efforts when placed twice over 6f; well treated on historical data but hasn't won a domestic race since 2023; returns to 7f for first time since last July.

25/1

Form: 601106 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Made it two wins in a row when winning here (7f, good to soft) in May; not beaten far when sixth to Yanifer here (7f, good to soft) last time from stall two (same berth today) but has to improve upon that form today.
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12th

6

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Spirit Genie

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Jennie Candlish

Five-time winner on a handy mark but it's been a quiet start to this season and, even if back on song, looks vulnerable to stronger stayers over this far; the return of a visor might be no bad thing.

14/1

8th

2

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Spirit Genie

11st 1lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D scorer who made a promising return from a poor draw when seventh of 22 in 7f York handicap four weeks ago; figures on a handy-looking mark now and he's interesting.

10/1

7th

5

(21)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Spirit Genie

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Ended winless 2025 campaign with a placed effort in an above-average seller; starts his 2026 season off 8lb below his last winning mark but chance partly depends on the weather as he's best on ground softer than good.

20/1

9th
17 (16)
Reidh

25/1

Form: 0-3115

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in June on second run since being gelded and he followed up in competitive handicap at the Galway festival (7f, yielding); has a wide draw today and he was only fifth at Newcastle (7f, AW) last time, but he failed to settle and retains potential; not written off.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Reidh

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice over 7f for Richard Fahey in 2024; not added to that tally since, and has been below-par in three starts for new yard; tries a new trip and runs with first-time tongue-tie and blinkers which need to have a positive impact.

7/1

7th

6

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

18:30 Pontefract

Reidh

9st 6lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice over 7f for Richard Fahey in 2024; not added to that tally since, and has been below-par on both starts for new yard (7f); takes a marked drop in trip.

7/1

9th

9

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Reidh

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice for Richard Fahey in the summer of 2024 but lost his way; sold for 10,000gns to join new yard in October; gambled on but well held on stable debut at Thirsk (7f, good) last month in first-time cheekpieces (now removed); may be worth another chance off sliding mark.

6/1

10th
16 (4)
Boardman

8/1

Form: 566520 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
8yo whose form has regressed this year and he was down the field at Newcastle last time; however, he went close at Haydock (7f, good to firm) earlier this month and is now 9lb lower than when winning over C&D (good) in May 2023, one of three course wins; not ruled out from handy draw.
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10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:40 Haydock

Boardman

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual course winner who went close over C&D last month but he's been disappointing since including a laboured effort back here last time; losing run is now up to 15 and others are more convincing.

16/1

11th
10 (9)
Revich

9/1

Form: 0-0000 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner who was third in this race in 2021 and 2023, and he's 4lb below last September's last winning mark; however, this 8yo who has finished down the field on all four runs this season; something to prove.
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3rd

3

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:10 Nottingham

Revich

9st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Adrian Wintle

10yo who's the sole winner (seven times) in this, if not since autumn 2023, but last two outings at Bath have advertised the need to give him a longer run over 1m2f now; no ground or track issues, and he's among the likeliest.

5/2

4th

2

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Revich

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

No win since September 2023 but he is operating off a much-reduced mark now and he emerged from the pack to take a never-nearer third here eight days ago (1m2f, good); might need them to go too fast up front to win but he holds each-way claims all the same.

9/2

3rd

4

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

21:00 Bath

Revich

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been on good ground or softer; latest was in 2023 and although he has plenty of form (this year even) to give him a chance, having a second stab at 1m2f on latest outing didn't go well enough.

9/1

12th
13 (8)
Physique

9/1

Form: 439221

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Went close twice in a row (1m/7f, good/yielding) prior to making all big-field handicap at this month's Galway festival (7f, heavy); this track should suit his prominent style and he could make a bold bid.
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12th

14

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Physique

8st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Has gradually come to hand for new stable and made all, unchallenged, over C&D (good) most recently; 3lb ahead of the assessor under a penalty but another easy lead isn't certain; back up two grades.

25/1

1st

4

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Newmarket (July)

Physique

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Only ever won twice and been dry in almost two years; back in form last time, from the front (given no peace) without the usual hood and that gave something to build on off the same mark; goes on the shortlist.

4/1

2nd

11

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Physique

9st 1lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Has rejoined Micky Fenton and not seen to ideal effect under an aggressive ride when third of seven in 7f Yarmouth handicap 17 days ago; can make his presence felt off a 2lb lower mark here.

8/1

Form: 29/0-6

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his 2022 form for Joseph O'Brien but lightly raced since and hasn't really shone; has a wide draw on his stable debut (remains in same ownership) and may be best watched.
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8th

4

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Good Heavens

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won his first race since joining the Quinns at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; 25-1) last month; went back up 7lb and he ran well off new mark when third at Nottingham (8.5f, good to soft) 19 days ago; good claims.

7/2

8th

4

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Good Heavens

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won his first race since joining the Quinns at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; 25-1) last month; went back up 7lb and he ran well off new mark when third at Nottingham (8.5f, good to soft) 19 days ago; good claims.

7/2

1

(3)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

Good Heavens

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ex-Irish; market support proved misguided on his third and fourth British starts, which he followed with 25-1 win at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago, coming from last in a nine-runner race; back up 7lb, still well treated on his old Irish form.

4/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £117.60
Straight Forecast £102.13
Tricast £656.59
Trifecta £1060.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Yanifer

POSTDATA:

Carrytheone

The Times:

Under Siege

RP RATINGS:

Revich

Daily Record:

Physique

D Express:

Gorak

The Sun:

Under Siege

TOPSPEED:

Yanifer

Daily Mail:

Yanifer

Daily Mirror:

Yanifer

Telegraph:

Carrytheone

The Guardian:

Carrytheone

The Star:

Carrytheone

NEWMARKET:

Revich