September 14 / 16.40 Chester

16.40

Heavy

Wilson Family Handicap

  • Prize money: £10192
  • 0m 7f 127y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Wilson Family Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

1st
14 (2)
Pitney

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -02574

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
AW novice winner; best effort in handicaps this year came when second over C&D in June (soft); respectable efforts since a gelding operation in July; more appealing than many.
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5th

8

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Pitney

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Rated much higher when joining this yard in autumn 2024; remained consistent enough off a sliding mark during the winter but needs more if he's to snap the losing run.

5/1

2nd

5

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Pitney

9st 4lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Both wins when trained by Hugo Palmer; now finding it difficult to get his head in front and has dropped to a career-low mark; may get in the firing line but doesn't appeal for win purposes.

10/1

5th

3

(9)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Pitney

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

His last win was in September 2024 but that was off 19lb higher at Chester, and he ran well to finish third at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; still lightly raced on turf and has possibilities if he handles the conditions back in this sphere (best form has been on soft ground).

11/2

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10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 144558

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Not at his best in two runs since a gelding operation but he won't mind conditions and he has run well at this track in the past; Franny Norton a good booking; blinkers the headgear of choice; revival could be imminent.
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1st

1

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Pearl Eye

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Came good for Jim Goldie at third attempt, in refitted cheekpieces at Hamilton last month, and bettered that form when close third in competitive race at York (also 1m1f, good) soon afterwards; not quite at same level over the extended 1m2f at York last time but still a major player here.

2/1

6th

7

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Pearl Eye

10st 11lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Williams

T: Jim Goldie

Only his third run for Jim Goldie when scoring at Hamilton (1m1f, good) and off a 2lb rise he was a closing third over 1m1f here (good) when not assisted by his track position; bang in form and should run well.

15/8

3rd

15

(13)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Pearl Eye

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just his third run for Jim Goldie when taking advantage of his reduced mark at Hamilton (1m1f, good) nine days ago; only nudged up 2lb and remains well treated on old form (won last year's Spring Mile at Doncaster off 10lb higher); top of the list.

13/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 71-6

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Odds-on winner of a Kempton novice last summer on his second start (7f); gelded afterwards; not at the same level in a Wolverhampton novice in April; makes handicap debut for a new yard (same owner); still has potential but the ground is an unknown and he has a 140-day absence to overcome.
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1st

1

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Serenity Dream

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Won a 6f handicap at Kempton in January and he has run several good races since, notably a narrow defeat back at Kempton two weeks ago; Billy Loughnane retains the ride; as this 5yo showed at Ascot in May, he's a strong contender back on fast turf.

5/2

2nd

5

(8)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Serenity Dream

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner in January off a 1lb higher mark than today's and he's posted some good efforts since, including when fifth of 18 in a 0-80 at Ascot in May; beaten about 3l when sixth at Goodwood (7f, soft) 25 days ago and now drops in grade.

6/1

6th

9

(6)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Serenity Dream

8st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Win here last August (6f) came off 2lb lower; several good runs this year, including in a big field at Ascot four weeks ago, but others look stronger for win purposes.

10/1

Form: 1461 CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
7f win at Doncaster on debut (good to soft); beaten favourite on next two starts, notably a flop on quick ground at Newmarket, but he bounced back to form with a front-running C&D win nine weeks ago; 4lb rise not insurmountable; unexposed.
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9th

10

(10)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Leicester

Transitioning

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Won two of his first four races, the handicap over Chester's extended 7f on good to soft; raced freely back there last month after a break and can improve on that form.

10/1

4th

12

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:40 Chester

Transitioning

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader halfway

5/1

1st

7

(4)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

20:25 Chester

Transitioning

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Made a pleasing start to his career when winning a Doncaster maiden (7f, good to soft; 7-2) in May, but only fourth under a penalty at Wetherby next time and has since bombed out (last of six) on fast ground at Newmarket (1m; on handicap debut); questions to answer.

8/1

8/1

Form: 62-912 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Irish raider; mudlark who won well at the Curragh in April (6f, heavy); returned from 135 days off to finish a close second at Roscommon 12 days ago (7.5f, soft); never looked happy behind Paws For Thought here on Friday and needs to bounce back rapidly; drawn widest too.
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2nd

9

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Mercurial

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John J Nallen

Over two years since latest of only two wins; second over 6f at the Curragh in October and ran well over 7.5f on return, but poor strike-rate overall; prefers it soft but handles good.

10/1

4th

1

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Mercurial

10st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: John J Nallen

Only two wins from 40 starts, but placed 16 times; last won at the Curragh (6f, heavy) in April 2024 off 3lb lower; generally below best last year apart from Listowel fourth and Currgah second in the autumn; has a preference for soft/heavy

12/1

Form: -00981 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Slow start for this yard but he capitalised on the drop into Class 4 company with a game success at Carlisle last month (7f, good); 4lb rise in a stronger race could just find him out.
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2nd

3

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:53 Ripon

Yermanthere

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

8yo who capitalised on a reduced mark to win over C&D (good) last month before 7l second to easy winner in amateur jockeys' race at Pontefract (1m2f, good); he's not ruled out back here.

9/2

2nd

1

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Yermanthere

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Prevailed narrowly at Ripon (1m2f, good) last time, recording first win since 2024; no spring chicken, being an 8yo, but he's technically still unexposed over this trip and remains well treated on historical data; should remain competitive.

5/1

1st

4

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:50 Ripon

Yermanthere

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

No win since August 2024, and he's yet to score beyond 7.5f, with a Flat record of 0-5 at 8.5f plus; this easing mark is helpful though, and he wasn't too far behind the reopposing King Of Fury at Carlisle (1m1f, soft; 6-1) ten days ago; stablemate of the veteran Poets Dawn.

8/1

Form: 2-7164

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
All wins have come around a left-hand bend and he has a good record on soft and heavy ground; feasibly treated starting out for his new stable (same owner) and he's an interesting contender.
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1st

1

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Herrington

Won a division of this off 9lb lower in 2025 when it was run as a 0-85, and raised his highest mark defied twice more after; holding his own in Polytrack Class 2s of late, but has more back in his favour tonight.

7/2

3rd

4

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

16:53 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Has registered all wins over 7f and in lower grades; however, ran respectably in Lingfield Class 2 most recently, while shaping as if this return to 1m is worth a go; whether he can defy current mark is another matter.

12/1

4th

3

(5)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Herrington

Into the veteran stage but in the form of his life this winter, finishing third over C&D before a Wolverhampton win and a Southwell second; likely vulnerable to an improver but should give his running again.

9/2

12/1

Form: 212203

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Picked off late by Theme Park at York in July and back at that level when third at Beverley two weeks ago; won his novice on heavy so conditions shouldn't faze him; not ruled out.
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7

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Boy Douglas

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

In prime form in July, winning twice (7f/1m) at Ayr, but the wheels seem to have come off since and he beat only one home on the same course last time; others preferred.

16/1

10th

2

(13)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Boy Douglas

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Back in prime form in July, winning twice here (1m/7f), but two slightly disappointing efforts have followed and he probably needs to rebound with a career-best performance; effective on all ground.

9/1

7th

4

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Boy Douglas

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Effective on fast and heavy ground; got back in the groove when winning twice at Ayr (1m/7f) in July but he was disappointing in hat-trick bid there last month; bit to prove again after that and he needs to bounce back near best.

9/1

12/1

Form: 28-170 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come on slow ground, notably a wide-margin success at Catterick in May; well held twice since but she's well drawn and could have a big run in her.
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12th

5

(12)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Cori Glory

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

disputed lead

33/1

15th

4

(18)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:55 York

Cori Glory

9st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Mark Walford

Dual 7f soft-ground winner but soundly beaten on last two starts, including on soft at Chester; probably best watched this time.

25/1

9th

7

(3)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:40 Chester

Cori Glory

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

started quickly, led but pestered

12/1

Non-runners

Paws For Thought, Titan Rock, Theme Park, On The River, Phoenix Passion

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Payout
Exacta £40.40
Straight Forecast £38.53
Tricast £433.49
Trifecta £401.30

Selections

Telegraph:

Transitioning

D Express:

Pitney

The Times:

Boy Douglas

Daily Mail:

Serenity Dream

RP RATINGS:

Pearl Eye

TOPSPEED:

On The River

POSTDATA:

Paws For Thought

SPOTLIGHT:

Legal Reform

The Sun:

Transitioning

The Star:

Transitioning

Daily Record:

Transitioning

Daily Mirror:

Pitney

The Guardian:

Boy Douglas