September 21 / 16.45 Chester

16.45

Good To Soft

Camden Hells Handicap

  • Prize money: £7644
  • 1m 6f 87y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Camden Hells Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 396121

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish gelding who made it 2-5 for current yard when scoring at Epsom (1m4f, soft) last Thursday; up 5lb but that was a comfortable win and he chased home a major improver over 1m6f at Wolverhampton on his penultimate run; respected back up in trip.
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1st

4

(10)

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Small Fry

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Returned to Flat with an eye-catching effort at Royal Ascot (2m4f); going back down to 1m6f didn't look a problem at Glorious Goodwood (again good to firm) 18 days ago but he suffered a nightmare passage before running on into second of 13 (Valedictory fifth); a 4lb rise adds salt to the wounds but he could still have a big chance.

5/2

2nd

13

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Small Fry

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

1m4f festival wins off much lower marks at Chester and Epsom last July when trained by the Moores; returned to Flat with an eye-catching effort at Royal Ascot (2m4f, good to firm; 12-1) last month, turning for home towards rear but running on into sixth of 20; back down in trip but one to note.

6/1

6th

12

(17)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Small Fry

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

1m4f festival wins off much lower marks at Chester and Epsom preceded his 100,000gns purchase last July; two Flat runs (including 2m Irish Cesarewitch) last autumn didn't work out but there was encouragement to be drawn from his two hurdle races last month (second on latest) and he scored over an extended 1m6f in 2024; not entirely dismissed, from stable which runs seven.

18/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 286213

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Off the mark with a game win at Ripon (2m, good to firm) last month but he was a well-held third under penalty here (2m, good) three days later; that may have come too soon but he was never dangerous and needs to kick on again on this drop back in trip; cheekpieces added.
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8th

6

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Tailorman

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Acts on good to firm; in good form over 1m6f/2m last June, including for a Chester win off 3lb lower than today; well held on sole start here (last July) and not seen since last September; he ran well first time out last season but others look more persuasive today.

25/1

4

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Tailorman

11st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ian Williams

Won over 2m (good) here in June and the saddle slipped on his return visit the following month; can probably forgive him his Ascot run as well as that was a Class 3; could find this trip on the tight side, though.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 675532

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-7 but placed in his last two handicaps, including a close second at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) 16 days ago; this is a new test back on turf but he's a half-brother to a 14.5f winner and has claims if he can continue the good work.
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10th

4

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

14:20 Down Royal

Surrey Force

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Modest Flat performer has failed to land a blow in three maiden hurdles; opening mark probably on the high side.

25/1

5

(3)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Surrey Force

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Went close in Britain but shown nothing in two starts for his new connections after 34,000gns sale; won't mind rain but others appeal more.

25/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: -87905

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground winner in Ireland last spring but he has form figures of 87905 in handicaps for new yard this season; mark continues to fall but he was well held over this trip at Goodwood (soft) last time and is now 1-10; others preferred.
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5th

2

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:20 Newmarket

Gooloogong

9st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Landed a gamble when strolling home by 11l at Goodwood (1m6f, soft) three weeks ago; subsequently raised a pound for every one of those lengths but he'll stay this trip and ran well on faster ground the time before; must be considered.

5/2

1st

7

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Goodwood

Gooloogong

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Yet to win a handicap on turf but won over hurdles (good to soft) and on AW earlier this year and did very well to finish third of 15 in the big 2m4f handicap at the Glorious meeting when 5lb out of the weights; just 1lb lower this time and balance of form suggests he'll need more back at 1m6f.

10/1

3rd

17

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Gooloogong

8st 2lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: George Baker

14th at 100-1 in this race in 2024; won at Kempton this year over hurdles and on AW Flat, and similar Flat form over that 2m on last two runs, but much better is needed from 5lb out of the handicap today; 7lb claimer is called up.

66/1

Form: 412301 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Improved his turf record to 4-17 when justifying support here (2m, heavy) last Friday, on his first run back with Kevin Frost; up 4lb but that was a stylish win from off the pace and this drop back in trip is no problem; interesting contender.
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1st

8

(4)

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 208y

Class 6

14:33 Nottingham

Corsican Caper

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Won over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in May and good third on the Flat at Bath (2m1f, good) in June; well-beaten fifth of 12 at Chester (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago but may have been unsuited by the tight track and today's test of stamina could be right up his street.

9/2

5th

12

(4)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

17:03 Chester

Corsican Caper

8st 11lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

C&D winner on heavy ground in 2024 off an 18lb higher mark than today's and he gained his first success over hurdles at Uttoxeter in May; ran a solid race when third of eight at Bath (2m1f, good) three months ago and makes plenty of appeal.

5/1

Form: 492722 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner who handles most ground and has finished runner-up here (2m/1m4f) in her last two starts; up 3lb but this front-runner went down fighting in a close second last Saturday and should make another bold bid back up in trip.
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6th

1

(6)

21st May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 45y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Dreams Adozen

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Inconsistent for new yard in the second half of last year but posted wins at Musselburgh (2m2f, good to soft) and Nottingham (1m6f, heavy; when last seen); in the mix if at the top of her game on this reappearance.

2/1

2

(6)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Dreams Adozen

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Won at Musselburgh (2m2f, good to soft) last month on second stable start and didn't see out the stiff finish at Pontefract (2m2f, soft) last time; she's not discounted now back down in trip.

13/2

9

(9)

20th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Newmarket

Dreams Adozen

8st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Ultra game from the front when winning last week's 2m2f Musselburgh Gold Cup (good to soft); effectively 4lb lower with Ashley Lewis taking off 7lb, but she had a very yard race and this rise in class may find her out.

14/1

7th
6 (3)
Oman

20/1

Form: 9-1237 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
His last eight runs have been at this track; started off for this yard with a win and close call over 1m4f in May but he's been well held in last two runs; seems versatile ground-wise and has won over C&D but he needs to rediscover his spark back up in trip.
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1st

7

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

14:02 Bath

Oman

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Gained a first win of 2026 (in refitted cheekpieces) in 1m2f Goodwood handicap in June; not disgraced from a less-than-ideal draw with fifth of 11 at Chester (1m2f) last time; considered with cheekpieces back on here.

11/1

5th

1

(9)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 5

14:47 Chester

Oman

10st 2lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Two course wins over further; won a Goodwood handicap (1m1f, good to soft) in June off this mark; not so good since but a revival would be no surprise.

12/1

Form: 251866 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Clearcut winner at Nottingham (1m6f, good to soft) in June but disappointing since and beaten 16l back at Nottingham last month; now only 2lb higher than for that last win but she needs to get back on track.
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6th

4

(1)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:39 Nottingham

Rock N Roll Pinkie

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ivan Furtado

Dual winner over 1m6f here (soft, good); last two wins have been over 2m at York, latest last September; a bit disappointing this season but well handicapped now and shaped better at York last time in a race that has worked out well; interesting.

8/1

5th

6

(3)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

14:40 York

Rock N Roll Pinkie

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Two C&D wins last term (good to soft/good), including this race, and she's 3lb below that last winning mark; one to watch in the betting but she's hard to fancy on this summer's evidence (tailed off here in July).

25/1

7th

5

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Rock N Roll Pinkie

9st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ivan Furtado

Record of 6-25 on turf but 0-10 on the AW; this year started off okay but after predictably struggling in a Group 3 she's disappointed in a couple of handicaps; needs to get back on track.

33/1

33/1

Form: 087

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ordinary hurdler/chaser who has struggled in 1m4f novice events at Southwell (200-1) in his last three runs; now goes up in trip on his Flat handicap debut but he needs to show a lot more; cheekpieces reapplied.
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5th

4

(1)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

16:27 Wolverhampton (AW)

Samatian

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Kim Bailey

Winning hurdler but at a lowly level and he's been well beaten on all five Flat starts, including 13l fourth to Simiyann over 1m6f here 12 days ago.

10/1

4th

1

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Samatian

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Kim Bailey

Winning hurdler but at a lowly level and he's been well beaten on all four Flat starts, most recently on handicap debut at Chester.

14/1

9th

8

(1)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Samatian

9st 8lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Kim Bailey

Ordinary hurdler/chaser who has struggled in 1m4f novice events at Southwell (200-1) in his last three runs; now goes up in trip on his Flat handicap debut but he needs to show a lot more; cheekpieces reapplied.

33/1

50/1

Form: 8682/8 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Seven-time turf winner who is suited by good or slower ground but he returned from a long absence with a laboured effort at Hamilton (1m5f, heavy) 17 days ago; beaten 18l at a big price in that race and he needs to leave that form miles behind.
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9th

8

(8)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

17:15 Catterick

Bollin Neil

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who has gained most of his wins at this venue, including this race in 2020 and 2025 (same mark as today); hasn't built on his reappearance second at Ripon in two subsequent outings but a revival can't be ruled out back here.

6/1

5th

3

(1)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

17:08 Musselburgh

Bollin Neil

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who has gained most of his wins at Catterick but is 2-2 over this C&D and has possibilities back here; showed signs of retaining ability in the first of his two Flat efforts this year.

7/1

7th

8

(8)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

17:03 Chester

Bollin Neil

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

The latest of his 12 wins (Flat/hurdles) came at Catterick (1m6f, good) last October when ridden by Jake Dickson; flattered by proximity to eased-down winner at Ripon (2m, soft) ten days ago, but that rival has won twice again since and this 10yo may step forward from that first run since January.

9/1

6/1

Form: 353402 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been at Wolverhampton (AW) but placed in nine of his 15 starts on turf, runner-up behind an improver at Bath (1m6f, good) 17 days ago; handles most ground and he should go well again off unchanged mark.
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6th

6

(5)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Percy Jones

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Largely consistent 7yo who has gained all four wins at this track (1m4f-2m); placed twice off this mark at Bath last month (1m6f/1m5f) and commands respect on return to this happy hunting ground.

5/1

3rd

1

(10)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 11y

Class 5

14:32 Bath

Percy Jones

10st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Mark Loughnane

On a losing run but he arrives in good form, in the frame for the fourth start running when third of 12 in in 1m6f handicap here 16 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up.

9/1

10/1

Form: -00421 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Recorded his fifth AW win when scoring at Kempton (2m) last month but this is tougher off 3lb higher back on turf and he's 1-19 in this sphere; has some work to do back up in grade.
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4

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:23 Bath

Sophar Sogood

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Convincing winner at Catterick (2m, good) in August and following effort was respectable; ran no race last time at Chester but wouldn't be without hope if back on song.

20/1

11th

13

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

15:50 Chester

Sophar Sogood

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Butler

Returned to turf with convincing win at Catterick (2m good) last month and has the plum inside draw here but had to settle for fifth off new mark a fortnight ago and may find younger rivals better handicapped again.

12/1

1

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ffos Las

Sophar Sogood

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Butler

Five-time AW winner whose success at Catterick (2m, good) three weeks ago was a first win on turf for nearly four years; might need a fraction more up 4lb but that was a pretty convincing success; Colin Keane's first ride for the yard; respected.

7/2

25/1

Form: 019-00

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m4f and 2m last year but he's finished last on both starts this term, including a tailed-off effort over C&D (good to soft); visor is now tried and he has plenty to prove.
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5

(2)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

CMon Kenny

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Gained his sole AW win on Kempton Polytrack (2m) but handled Tapeta in one attempt in 2022; only just lost out back at Kempton in October but his recent Lingfield run was a washout; turnaround not ruled out.

8/1

2nd

5

(2)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

CMon Kenny

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Gained his sole AW win on Kempton Polytrack (2m) but handled Tapeta in one attempt in 2022; only just lost out back at Kempton in October but his recent Lingfield run was a washout; turnaround not ruled out.

8/1

9th

7

(8)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:27 Lingfield (AW)

CMon Kenny

9st 10lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

Said to have been suited by the return to the AW when winning at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) last autumn and duly bounced back from three ordinary turf efforts there in October; only 1lb higher than for that near miss and he's a big player if he can repeat the form.

11/2

Non-runners

Yosemite Gold, V Power

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.60
Straight Forecast £11.61
Tricast £88.90
Trifecta £114.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Percy Jones

Daily Mail:

Small Fry

The Star:

Corsican Caper

The Times:

Surrey Force

D Express:

Tailorman

SPOTLIGHT:

Dreams Adozen

Daily Mirror:

Small Fry

Daily Record:

Corsican Caper

TOPSPEED:

Percy Jones

POSTDATA:

Percy Jones

Telegraph:

Percy Jones

The Guardian:

Percy Jones

The Sun:

Percy Jones