15.15
GoodVirgin Bet Chester Stakes (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £33612
- 1m 6f 87y
- Class 1
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £3.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: /217-4
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 1 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 45y |
11st 12lb |
One of three for trainer; dual-purpose sort who has run creditably in the last three Melbourne Cups (rated 107 on the Flat); 2024 County Hurdle winner was well below his best in that race this season back from a break (2m1f, soft); improved display at Cork when 3.25l behind Ndaawi (16.5f, yielding); a good bit to find with Lossiemouth even if running to his rating, which he hasn't done so far this term. |
40/1 |
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2nd 3 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 70y |
11st 2lb |
Classy dual-purpose sort who has run creditably in the last three Melbourne Cups (rated 107 on the Flat); below best after a break in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham but should be sharper now and Harry Cobden has won on him before; top rated at 153 and obvious chance. |
5/4 |
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20th 2 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 13lb |
Won this in 2024 and third last year, albeit off much lower marks; operated a little below his very best on the Flat last year, including in Australia in the autumn, which perhaps raises a few doubts as to whether he'll be able to find the career-best hurdle performance which will be needed to defy such a lofty mark. |
16/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 1-2264 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (4) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 7f 127y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Ended 2023 with French 1m6f Group 3 win from the front (very soft); raised her game again this season upped to 2m (held up) in Group 3s on first two outings, beaten a head by Sweet William on second occasion (soft); however, she's not lived up to those performances, usually racing too freely. |
66/1 |
|
2nd 8 (3) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 1m 6f 87y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Ended last term with a 1m6f French Group 3 win from the front and raised her game again this season when upped to 2m (held up) in Group 3s on first two outings; raced far too freely in the 2m4f Ascot Gold Cup and disappointed when she again raced freely and reverted to front-running at Goodwood four weeks ago; the one to beat judged on initial form this term and James Doyle riding her for the first time is interesting. |
5/2 |
|
4th 1 (4) |
3rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Won at this meeting in 2022; ended last term with a 1m6f French Group 3 win from the front and better form again this season when upped to 2m and beaten a head in Group 3s at Ascot and Sandown; raced far too freely in the 2m4f Ascot Gold Cup on latest outing but looks a major player today. |
11/4 |
4/1
Form: 1212 BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (6) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 1m 5f 188y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Twice ran well in defeat at Royal Ascot last month, finishing third in the Copper Horse Handicap (1m6f, good to firm) and second in the Queen Alexandra (2m5f, good to firm; albeit no match for the winner); could give a good account but needs others to underperform if he's to come out on top. |
6/1 |
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3 (7) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 2m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Proven in this headgear; pays his way under both codes and, if able to reproduce his effort here on Tuesday when hitting the line well for third in the 1m6f Copper Horse Stakes (good to firm), then he won't be far away on these favourable terms; the grey areas are inconsistency and the extra 7f (he did run over 3m over jumps) but he's one of only a few with realistic ambitions of winning. |
11/2 |
|
3 (5) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 1m 6f 34y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
In rude health last summer, including when second off this mark in competitive handicap at York (2m, good to firm); won over hurdles in January but his form has been mixed since across both codes; below best back on Flat last time. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 126120 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (2) |
28th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 179y |
12st 2lb |
Off the mark over hurdles at Ballinrobe in May on second start for this yard at Ballinrobe; useful five-time Flat winner for Andrew Balding; could make no impression when returning to Britain for the Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot; no match for a Willie Mullins-trained favourite in a novice hurdle at Roscommon three weeks ago. |
25/1 |
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2nd 1 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 1m 7f 204y |
11st 8lb |
Off the mark over hurdles on second start for this yard at Ballinrobe (16.5f, good) in May; smart form on the Flat for Andrew Balding but came up short back on the level in a hot Royal Ascot handicap three weeks ago; top-rated here at 128; obvious chance on ground that will suit. |
15/8 |
|
4 (19) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 1m 6f 34y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Progressive for Andrew Balding last year, winning two handicaps (1m4f/1m6f, AW/good); went over hurdles last month for his new yard and won a maiden at Ballinrobe three weeks ago; could go well now back on the Flat. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: /U116- CD
Last run: 300 days
W: 9st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
1st Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
10st 13lb |
Dual-purpose veteran has won 11 of his 39 starts under Rules but he's shown virtually nothing since a Listed Chester win on the Flat in September 2023; needs a revival. |
40/1 |
|
8th 7 |
1st Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
10st 13lb |
Dual-purpose veteran has won 11 of his 39 starts under Rules but he's shown virtually nothing since a Listed Chester win on the Flat in September 2023; needs a revival. |
40/1 |
20/1
Form: 127586 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (12) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 39y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Durable veteran who won twice on the AW early this year; however, he was soundly beaten at Newcastle on Good Friday and faces some unexposed rivals on his return to turf. |
25/1 |
|
10th 3 (5) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Snapped a losing sequence at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) in January before close third at Wolverhampton (2m), and returned to winning ways at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) latest; this 9yo is in a more competitive race today but there remains mileage in his mark judged on his old form; might not be far away. |
14/1 |
|
1st 4 (1) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Still very useful at the age of nine, getting his head back in front at Southwell (1m4f) on New Year's Day; split reopposing pair Roaring Legend and Brasil Power when creditable third of six over 2m at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but he has yet to win over this trip. |
4/1 |
6/1
Form: 103-25 D BF
Last run: 77 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (4) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 39y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Fourth in handicap in Saudi Arabia on second start this year but has not beaten a rival in two runs back in Britain; difficult to recommend. |
25/1 |
|
7th 8 (5) |
7th May 2026 Good 1m 5f 84y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Best effort this year, but still below peak form, when close fourth to Sons And Lovers in Group 2 handicap at Riyadh; failed to beat a rival on AW last time, hasn't won since 2023 and faces a much stiffer assignment on these terms. |
66/1 |
|
13th 2 (12) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
No win since July 2023 and 0-8 since joining this stable but most of those runs were creditable, including his third in this race last year and close fourth in Saudi Arabia six weeks ago; place chance. |
16/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.17 |
| Trifecta | £28.10 |
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