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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2nd

6

(4)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Won at Chester (6f, heavy) in September but he has a patchy profile and has been well held in his last four runs including over C&D (behind Em Jay Kay) two weeks ago; AW record now stands at 0-8 and others are preferred.

16/1

2nd

6

(4)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Won at Chester (6f, heavy) in September but he has a patchy profile and has been well held in his last four runs including over C&D (behind Em Jay Kay) two weeks ago; AW record now stands at 0-8 and others are preferred.

16/1

6th

4

(6)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Loughnane

Won in the mud at Chester (6f) in September but he has a patchy profile and was well held in final two runs in the autumn; bit to prove again after a break and he's 0-7 on AW.

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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3

(4)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Run This Way

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

A three-time 6f winner last summer and she hinted at a revival when sixth over C&D 18 days ago; very much one to consider in change of headgear from a slipping mark.

12/1

6th

8

(7)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

Run This Way

10st 6lb

J: Miss Grace Bell

T: Paul Midgley

Little to get excited about in two starts on the AW since returning in March but 6lb lower than when completing a hat-trick over 6f at around this time last year; rain would aid her chance and worth a second look, especially if backed.

12/1

6th

8

(7)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

Run This Way

10st 6lb

J: Miss Grace Bell

T: Paul Midgley

Little to get excited about in two starts on the AW since returning in March but 6lb lower than when completing a hat-trick over 6f at around this time last year; rain would aid her chance and worth a second look, especially if backed.

12/1

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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12th

7

(6)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:53 Leopardstown

Showhound

9st 9lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Daniel James Murphy

Turf/AW winner in Britain at up to 7f; narrowly held at the Curragh (7f) on debut for this yard but has failed to build on that promise; this trip could be a stretch; plenty to prove.

25/1

9th

8

(10)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 47y

17:50 Leopardstown

Showhound

9st 9lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Daniel James Murphy

Turf/AW winner in Britain at up to 7f; narrowly held at the Curragh on debut for this yard but weakening ninth on his return visit before a dismal run there eight days ago in blinkers (left off); plenty to prove.

22/1

9

(11)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:30 Curragh

Showhound

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Turf/AW winner in Britain at up to 7f; narrowly held over 7f here on debut for this yard but was a weakening ninth on his return visit; now blinkered; effective at 6f.

16/1

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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7

(11)

30th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

B Associates

9st 3lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: James Owen

Well treated on old form but he's generally struggled in nine runs for Micky Hammond since October; has rejoined James Owen but has a tough draw back on AW and all of his wins have been at longer trips; hood reapplied.

11/2

9

(3)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

16:15 Carlisle

B Associates

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Ex-James Owen; rather disappointing for Micky Hammond so far but is on a good mark as a result and was a fair fifth at Catterick last week (7f, good); has run well in the mud but poorly when tried at 1m.

10/1

1

(3)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:40 Catterick

B Associates

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Has won eight races but hasn't made the frame in seven starts for current yard; his handicap mark continues to plummet but is hard to fancy.

14/1

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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5th

7

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

18:20 Carlisle

Thornaby Pearl

10st 8lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Adrian Nicholls

Losing run up to 14 but has become well treated and he's run well in his last three starts, as when third of seven on last month's Ripon return (5f, good) after 194 days off; return to this trip should suit and rain will aid his cause.

9/2

5th

7

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

18:20 Carlisle

Thornaby Pearl

10st 8lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Adrian Nicholls

Losing run up to 14 but has become well treated and he's run well in his last three starts, as when third of seven on last month's Ripon return (5f, good) after 194 days off; return to this trip should suit and rain will aid his cause.

9/2

4

(5)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Ripon

Thornaby Pearl

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Won over 5f when fresh last spring (soft ground) and was placed off today's mark on his final two starts in the autumn (both 6f, soft); runs this track well but may find 5f on good ground a bit sharp nowadays.

5/1

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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1

(5)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

White Umbrella

10st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Christopher Kellett

Recorded her third course win when scoring in smooth style over 7f early this month; back up 4lb in the weights but she remains well treated on best form and this drop back in trip is no problem; respected.

5/1

1st

6

(6)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

White Umbrella

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Christopher Kellett

Has become well handicapped but although she has won over this trip on turf and has run well over C&D, it does appear to stretch her (both course wins over 6f); likely to find one or two too good.

14/1

1st

6

(6)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

White Umbrella

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Christopher Kellett

Has become well handicapped but although she has won over this trip on turf and has run well over C&D, it does appear to stretch her (both course wins over 6f); likely to find one or two too good.

14/1

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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6th

2

(6)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Oso Rapido

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

8/1

6th

2

(6)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Oso Rapido

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

8/1

7th

1

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:15 Redcar

Oso Rapido

9st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Fell

prominent, outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened

7/2

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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1

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:07 Lingfield

First Company

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Gained his first turf win since July 2021 when making all at Carlisle nine days ago (6f, good to soft); a 6lb rise for that win looks stiff given he's thoroughly exposed but he's drawn 8 and should be able to grab the rail which has been a huge advantage at recent meetings; key player.

9/4

1st

7

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

First Company

10st 9lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Mark Loughnane

Usually seen on the AW (3-24) these days; just 1-27 on turf and would have even more to prove were the ground to ease significantly.

8/1

1st

7

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

First Company

10st 9lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Mark Loughnane

Usually seen on the AW (3-24) these days; just 1-27 on turf and would have even more to prove were the ground to ease significantly.

8/1

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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7th

9

(1)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Bibendum

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Yet to score after 18 attempts but he posted a good third of eight in 7f handicap at Wetherby 30 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up.

10/1

7th

9

(1)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Bibendum

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Yet to score after 18 attempts but he posted a good third of eight in 7f handicap at Wetherby 30 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up.

10/1

3rd

8

(3)

27th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Wetherby

Bibendum

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Some respectable efforts over sprint trips on AW of late without looking as though he was about to break his duck; soundly beaten on turf at Thirsk recently (tongue-tie left off, now refitted); big query about the new trip.

16/1

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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3

(11)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:05 Windsor

Maharajas Express

9st 8lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

Four-time AW winner who is 1-16 on turf but he ran well to finish a close second over C&D (good to firm) last Monday; this return to forecast slower ground is no problem and he's a big player if he can repeat that latest form; cheekpieces reapplied.

11/2

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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4th

9

(4)

30th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:00 Pontefract

Glendown

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Well handicapped and there were more promising signs when third at Ripon 11 days ago (6f, good); 7lb lower than for his C&D win last August; one of the likelier ones.

8/1

8

(10)

19th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ripon

Glendown

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner; 3lb lower than for his last success (6f, AW); ran well at Leicester on his reappearance (5f, good to firm) but underwhelming three times since; no surprise to see him rebound now down into a Class 6; stable also run Profiteer.

8/1

11

(12)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Hamilton

Glendown

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

AW/multiple turf winner who hasn't been at best on four of last five starts and, although yard among the winners, this one has a bit to prove for now.

14/1

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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