September 13 / 15.20 Chester

15.20

Soft

Inkerman London Handicap

  • Prize money: £7644
  • 0m 6f 17y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Inkerman London Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.00
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 602050

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
He's been hit and miss this season, well short of his best at Leicester on Tuesday; has the inside stall but there are risks involved.
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9th

13

(7)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:25 Bath

Hallowed Time

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

Suited by reapplied cheekpieces at Chester (6f, heavy) last month, recording a first win since joining this yard; inconsistent but should remain competitive back up just 2lb if in the same form again.

9/2

1st

8

(1)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

15:20 Chester

Hallowed Time

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mark Loughnane

He's been hit and miss this season, well short of his best at Leicester on Tuesday; has the inside stall but there are risks involved.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 111535 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; completed a hat-trick in May/June, all over 6f on good to soft or slower; back to the same mark as for her last win; should make a bold bid.
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4th

2

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ripon

Run This Way

9st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Paul Midgley

Prominent racer; completed a hat-trick in May/June, all over 6f on good to soft or slower (two over C&D); good second at Chester last time when never far away from a strong pace; same mark today; no certainty to uphold Chester form with White Umbrella though.

11/4

2nd

4

(7)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

15:20 Chester

Run This Way

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Prominent racer; completed a hat-trick in May/June, all over 6f on good to soft or slower; back to the same mark as for her last win; should make a bold bid.

7/1

5th

6

(8)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:57 Southwell (AW)

Run This Way

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Paul Midgley

Prominent racer who rattled off a 6f hat-trick in Class 6 company this summer; held by Blackjack here 24 days ago though and still has something to prove on AW.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 2-9677 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Promise as a 2yo on good or faster ground; struggled in handicaps this time around, however, and cheekpieces now reached for; ground a query.
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2nd

4

(3)

8th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:23 Leicester

Showhound

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Fair as a juvenile; rather patchy form this term, best run when third at Chester (6f, heavy) when tried in cheekpieces (on again); two runs back; lesser effort last time.

12/1

6th

7

(1)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Hamilton

Showhound

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders

4/1

101

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Showhound

8st 7lb

T: Richard Fahey

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 776151 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-3 for this stable when finishing off strongly down the outside to win a claimer at Wolverhampton on Monday; not obviously well treated under a penalty though and, while he handles good to soft, he would have something to prove on soft or worse.
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9th

6

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

B Associates

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Successful in turf handicap and AW claimer during a recent brief spell with James Owen; however, bit to prove off current mark back in this sphere; debut for new connections.

16/1

4th

1

(4)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

15:20 Chester

B Associates

9st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Made it 2-3 for this stable when finishing off strongly down the outside to win a claimer at Wolverhampton on Monday; not obviously well treated under a penalty though and, while he handles good to soft, he would have something to prove on soft or worse.

7/2

1st

3

(2)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

B Associates

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Owen

Multiple winner, including on his stable debut at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) two weeks ago; not quite so good over 7f at Chelmsford six days later but it was still his best effort on AW; considered.

9/2

Form: 559834 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
On a good mark and the return to testing ground will be in his favour; his last two runs at Ripon were perfectly respectable and he's one to take seriously back down in class.
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6th

7

(13)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

13:52 Pontefract

Thornaby Pearl

9st 5lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

All wins on soft/good to soft, the most recent off 3lb higher at Doncaster (5f) in March; 0-10 since and is quirky but has a good chance provided he takes well to first-time visor.

8/1

5th

2

(1)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Thornaby Pearl

9st 11lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

0-9 since making all on reappearance at Doncaster (5f, soft) in March but he's run well on his last three starts (including on heavy ground) and he's a two-time C&D winner; can make a bold bid.

7/2

5th

7

(3)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

15:20 Chester

Thornaby Pearl

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Adrian Nicholls

On a good mark and the return to testing ground will be in his favour; his last two runs at Ripon were perfectly respectable and he's one to take seriously back down in class.

4/1

Form: 144076 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Conditions unlikely to faze her and she didn't run badly at Hamilton last week; stall 11 won't make life easy though.
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6th

1

(6)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

White Umbrella

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Christopher Kellett

Last two wins came at Wolverhampton AW (6f) last November and in April; seemed to be running back into form when third at Ripon (6f, soft) ten days ago and she holds strong claims off just 1lb higher than her last winning mark, in first-time blinkers.

9/2

3rd

5

(5)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ripon

White Umbrella

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Christopher Kellett

Cosy win on AW in April off 2lb lower; not beaten far in stronger company the last twice, shaping well in the face of plenty of adversity at Chester two weeks ago; promise here in June on her only course run; needs serious consideration.

7/1

6th

12

(11)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

15:20 Chester

White Umbrella

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Christopher Kellett

Conditions unlikely to faze her and she didn't run badly at Hamilton last week; stall 11 won't make life easy though.

33/1

Form: 062905 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Went close at Pontefract last month (6f, good to firm) but that is a standout effort in what has otherwise been a disappointing campaign; cheekpieces return having been left off at Thirsk last week.
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3rd

4

(12)

10th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Oso Rapido

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Fell

raced wide early, led, switched left over 4f out

12/1

2nd

1

(9)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Oso Rapido

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

pressed leaders, lost second over 1f out, rallied and went modest second inside final furlong, no match for winner

15/2

2

(12)

25th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Redcar

Oso Rapido

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

C&D winner who arrives in decent nick, ridden aggressively when seventh of 11 in 6f Chester handicap 12 days ago; he's one for the shortlist.

12/1

Form: 125255 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
In good form on AW over the winter, winning twice at Kempton; low-key return from a break at Chepstow four weeks ago; double-figure stall to contend with and his record on soft/heavy is uninspiring.
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5th

3

(7)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

First Company

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

In good form over C&D last winter, winning twice and second off a 3lb higher mark in March; wouldn't judge him too harshly on two turf runs back from a break and he should be seen to better effect this evening.

10/1

8th

9

(10)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

15:20 Chester

First Company

9st 5lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Mark Loughnane

In good form on AW over the winter, winning twice at Kempton; low-key return from a break at Chepstow four weeks ago; double-figure stall to contend with and his record on soft/heavy is uninspiring.

25/1

5th

1

(4)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:10 Chepstow

First Company

10st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Loughnane

Fast-ground 5f turf and 6f AW winner; returns from a break and has yet to win when fresh; 6lb higher than when comfortably held on his last turf start, last September; others preferred.

10/1

12/1

Form: 00-565

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly over 5f here 13 days ago, keeping on having been tapped for speed; return to 6f should suit but the outside draw is enough of an incentive to look elsewhere.
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9th

11

(12)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

15:20 Chester

Bibendum

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Didn't run badly over 5f here 13 days ago, keeping on having been tapped for speed; return to 6f should suit but the outside draw is enough of an incentive to look elsewhere.

12/1

Form: 675470 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won twice for Jack Jones, including on heavy, but the handicapper appeared to have caught up by May; yet to fire in two runs for his new stable and may need a bit more weight off his back; cheekpieces replace blinkers this time.
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7

(2)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:45 Hamilton

Maharajas Express

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

Well suited by plenty of give in the ground; not in top form for new yard this season, although more encouraging effort when fifth at Chester last time (5.5f, good to soft).

10/1

5th

11

(4)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Maharajas Express

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

Won off a 2lb higher mark in April for Jack Jones but he's been well beaten on his last three starts and a revival is required.

33/1

6/1

Form: 400190 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Exploited his drop in the weights when coming from off the pace in a 5f handicap at Pontefract last month; not ideally drawn in either start since and he's fared better in that department today; shortlisted.
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5th

12

(3)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Glendown

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three 6f wins last season and he scored over 5f at Pontefract this August; however, he's been below par on his three runs since.

20/1

106

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Glendown

8st 6lb

T: Tim Easterby

Non-runners

Ghathanfar

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £96.20
Straight Forecast £87.23
Tricast £941.61
Trifecta £1089.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thornaby Pearl

The Times:

Bibendum

NEWMARKET:

B Associates

TOPSPEED:

Run This Way

POSTDATA:

Oso Rapido

Daily Mail:

Glendown

D Express:

Hallowed Time

The Guardian:

Bibendum

Daily Record:

B Associates

RP RATINGS:

Thornaby Pearl

Daily Mirror:

Thornaby Pearl

The Sun:

Thornaby Pearl

The Star:

Run This Way

Telegraph:

Oso Rapido