September 21 / 14.30 Chester

14.30

Good To Soft

Halliwell Jones Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £7644
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Halliwell Jones Nursery Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4254

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Good second to useful rival in Ripon novice (6f, good to soft) in June but next two runs were slightly disappointing; needs to up his game to overcome top weight on this nursery debut.
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7th

5

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Stapleford Park

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Sole win at 7f on turf as 2yo but showed bright early speed back at 5f when losing out late over C&D in March; others might press for the lead here but he's on the same reduced mark; can go well from rail draw.

7/2

2nd

7

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Stapleford Park

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Dropped 15lb in five runs for new trainer since September; looks quick enough to cope with the shorter trip and Ryan Kavanagh takes off a valuable 5lb; better can be expected today.

14/1

7th

3

(3)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Stapleford Park

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Michael Attwater

Yet to fire for current stable; dropping down the weights but vulnerable in a useful race of its type.

33/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 54642

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Bettered low-key nursery debut when keeping on well for close second over the stiff 6f at Carlisle (soft; first-time cheekpieces) ten days ago and, on that evidence, he's a very good candidate for a crack at 7f.
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8th

10

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Marry The Night

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Three 1m wins on Southwell AW this year; has also won on turf but he's 15lb higher than when last seen on grass in the autumn so needs to show his form on this surface can keep pace with the AW improvement.

5/1

2nd

2

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Marry The Night

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Record over C&D currently reads 22115112; didn't look to have any excuses in a race run to suit here three weeks ago and it's possible he's reached his ceiling mark now, but he's ultra consistent and looks set to get involved once again.

7/2

2nd

1

(3)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Marry The Night

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Ran perfectly well when third of 11 behind a subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 16 days ago, but should relish the return here with his record over C&D reading 2211511; high on list.

7/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 454

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Displayed clear promise on all three summer starts, most recently when fourth at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in July; moves up in trip and is well drawn to attack from the front on today's nursery debut; gelded last month.
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8th

1

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Groundsman

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Off the mark with a front-running win at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in September, his final start for Richard Fahey; three fair efforts for his new yard but needs to reproduce his best on turf following a five-month break.

6/1

3

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Groundsman

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when winning a C&D handicap five weeks ago (made all); well berthed to repeat those tactics and a 4lb rise isn't excessive; has left Richard Fahey since last start (same owners).

5/1

10

(1)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Groundsman

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

0-10 but has only been beaten around 2l in his last two starts despite finishing out out of the frame; down another 1lb and could play a part.

15/2

Form: 304 BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Placed on debut at Bath (5.7f, good) for Dominic Ffrench Davis; subsequent Royal Ascot defeat for Raphael Freire is easily overlooked but he managed only fourth when favourite for 5f AW novice in July, and will need to do better on debut for latest new stable; up in trip for first nursery.
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7th

3

(12)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Karl Carlston

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Darryll Holland

Not easy to assess given he followed breakthrough win on Polytrack (7f) with abject performance, albeit on ground that was deemed unsuitable; this is quite a quick turnaround.

16/1

7th

3

(12)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Karl Carlston

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Darryll Holland

Not easy to assess given he followed breakthrough win on Polytrack (7f) with abject performance, albeit on ground that was deemed unsuitable; this is quite a quick turnaround.

16/1

5th

3

(6)

18th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

14:20 Haydock

Karl Carlston

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Darryll Holland

towards rear, dropped to last over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

9/2

8/1

Form: 0694

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Probably still has potential but made just a respectable nursery debut when fourth of seven at Salisbury (7f, good to soft; first-time hood) last week and her tendency to race too freely remains a concern.
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4th

7

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Tiempo Alegre

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Jack Jones

Emphatic scorer over 1m here in July; good second back here (1m again) next time but not in the same form twice since and remains 9lb above July's winning mark.

11/1

8th

5

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Tiempo Alegre

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jack Jones

Certainly didn't miss the hood when emphatically doubling her tally at Southwell in July (1m); those conditions when chasing home stablemate then done no favours by a wide draw; others appeal more from a handicapping perspective.

9/1

11

(10)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Tiempo Alegre

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Jack Jones

Doubled her tally at this track when winning in good style over C&D in July before another good effort when second of 13 here ten days ago; now steps up in grade but she can't be discounted.

4/1

Form: 4408

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Kept on well for fourth in 5f novice here in July but well beaten twice since (6f/5f), latterly on nursery debut, and it takes big leap of faith to support him on this first 7f attempt; hood removed after one use.
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3rd

1

(4)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Pickles

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Touch unlucky not to notch his fourth win of the year when beaten a short-head at Southwell a month ago; 1lb rise puts him on the ceiling mark for this class of race and he has a fair chance of making it 3-4 over C&D.

4/1

2nd

2

(1)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Captain Pickles

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Thriving in 2026 and he bagged a third success in 8.6f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago when overcoming a wide passage; up 3lb but this C&D scorer merits serious consideration.

5/2

1st

6

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Pickles

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Took a long time to get off the mark but he's got the hang of winning now, having been successful over C&D and 7f at Southwell in two of his last three starts in classified events (outstayed at about 1m1f in between); should make a good go of it back in a handicap.

4/1

Form: 6505

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Unable to land a telling blow in four novice/maiden races (5f-6f) but has bottom weight for this nursery debut and is open to improvement over the longer trip.
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1st

3

(2)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Andalprofit

11st 0lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Nigel Tinkler

Last win was over C&D off this mark in November but he can be hard to predict and should have run better back in a 0-60 last time.

8/1

8th

1

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Andalprofit

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

There have been enough good runs since November's Redcar win to think this mark was in range and this race is much weaker than the Haydock handicap three weeks ago in which he weakened out of things only inside the final furlong; didn't look the easiest ride there but he still makes some each-way appeal back in a 0-60.

8/1

5th

8

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Andalprofit

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Prominent racer; close second at Newcastle (6f) last month but he failed to back it up at Southwell three weeks ago; all his best efforts have come on a straight course so perhaps can be given the benefit of the doubt for last time; one of two runners for the stable; not discounted.

12/1

Form: 70613 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Reportedly suited by step up to 8.6f (from 7f) when beating three rivals on nursery debut at Wolverhampton (AW; front pair clear) in August but was disappointing odds-on favourite over 9.4f there 12 days ago (raced too freely), and is not easy to predict now back at 7f and with blinkers tried.
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9th

10

(11)

16th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:15 Nottingham

Claim To Glory

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

in touch with leaders

12/1

8th

6

(4)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Chester

Claim To Glory

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Hugo Palmer

Reportedly suited by step up to 8.6f (from 7f) when beating three rivals on nursery debut at Wolverhampton (AW; front pair clear) in August but was disappointing odds-on favourite over 9.4f there 12 days ago (raced too freely), and is not easy to predict now back at 7f and with blinkers tried.

11/2

2

(2)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Claim To Glory

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Didn't show much in three qualifying runs but, having been gelded, he improved to make a successful nursery debut here (8.6f) 24 days ago; up 5lb but the longer trip can help and he's not fully exposed just yet.

11/8

9th
8 (10)
Dr T H G

7/2

Form: 6353

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Middle-distance bred gelding; made encouraging nursery debut when keeping on well from the rear for third at Epsom (7f, good) last month, and his outside draw may not be a significant disadvantage if patient tactics are planned again here.
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9th

8

(10)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Chester

Dr T H G

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Ed Dunlop

Middle-distance bred gelding; made encouraging nursery debut when keeping on well from the rear for third at Epsom (7f, good) last month, and his outside draw may not be a significant disadvantage if patient tactics are planned again here.

7/2

3rd

9

(9)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

13:40 Epsom

Dr T H G

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ed Dunlop

Modest form in three novice runs; he's been gelded since and could take a step forward but such progress is a must.

12/1

5th

4

(10)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

13:40 Beverley

Dr T H G

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ed Dunlop

held up in rear

33/1

20/1

Form: 047

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Belied 150-1 odds when fourth in Ffos Las maiden (7.3f soft) last month but was safely held in two Bath sprints either side of that run; others in this field have more convincing profiles.
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8th

6

(2)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sofian

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Nikki Evans

Ended his 2025 campaign in good form over the extended 7f at Ffos Las, recording an account-opening win prior to a respectable effort; the question is whether he can transfer the ability to AW on reappearance.

12/1

2

(4)

9th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

19:25 Ffos Las

Sofian

9st 7lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Nikki Evans

His two best efforts have come here, the latest when narrowly getting off the mark over C&D (good) five weeks ago (third has won since); has run well on soft ground and shortlisted up 3lb.

9/4

1st

6

(4)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:15 Ffos Las

Sofian

9st 5lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Nikki Evans

3yo who has shown ability but he's been well beaten on his last three starts (two of them handicaps) and is hard to fancy.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.30
Straight Forecast £36.17
Tricast £97.89
Trifecta £141.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Groundsman

SPOTLIGHT:

Marry The Night

Telegraph:

Sofian

NEWMARKET:

Karl Carlston

The Sun:

Stapleford Park

The Times:

Groundsman

Daily Mail:

Groundsman

D Express:

Groundsman

Daily Mirror:

Groundsman

POSTDATA:

Marry The Night

The Guardian:

Marry The Night

The Star:

Marry The Night

Daily Record:

Marry The Night