May 08 / 15.40 Chester

15.40

Good

Louise Keegan Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 0m 7f 127y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Louise Keegan Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4113- D BF

Last run: 280 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Pair of comfortable novice wins at up to 7.5f (good to soft/good) last summer and advanced his RPR again when third of 16 in 7f Glorious Goodwood nursery (good to firm) in August; off since (has been gelded); fitted with tongue-tie on reappearance; has the inside stall and bold show likely assuming he picks up where he left off.
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4th

3

(7)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

El Burhan

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Has a fine strike-rate on turf (4-8) including a win at this three-day meeting (7.6f, good) a year ago; would have gone closer with a clearer run when fifth of 13 in the Rosebery at Kempton (1m3f, AW) on his reappearance (Respond third); still open to improvement and rain wouldn't be a problem; major player.

4/1

5th

4

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:42 Kempton (AW)

El Burhan

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Won on reappearance at Chester (7.5f, good) last May and tapped back into that promise for a clearcut win at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) in September; up 6lb for this first run since and it's also his AW debut, but he probably retains potential.

5/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4157-

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won 7f Doncaster novice (good to firm) last summer; improved again when fifth in 7f Listed race back there (good) in September and heavy ground provides an excuse for his lesser run in a Newbury Group 3 final start; has been gelded ahead of his reappearance and handicap debut; yard saddled the runner-up in this last year.
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5th

8

(5)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

God Of War

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

Never involved back on turf at Newmarket last month; however, he returned with two respectable efforts on AW prior to that and the fact he's dipped to 1lb below the mark he defied at Sandown (7f, soft) last summer and was runner-up at this meeting last year make him a dangerous one to discount.

14/1

10th

3

(5)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

God Of War

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Soft-ground Sandown winner in August who is just 1lb higher; comes here fit after two respectable fourth-place finishes at Kempton (also 7f, AW); acts on this forecast good ground and could make his presence felt.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 33-134

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Came good in 7f Kempton handicap in January; didn't quite see out 1m when fourth there six weeks so this drop back to a slightly shorter trip looks a good move for only his second outing on the grass; one of three from the stable.
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9

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Sweet Fantastic

8st 10lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Hugo Palmer

Consistent in handicaps, including run out of things only late on when third over the extended 7f here (good) in May; best run when narrowly denied in big-field York handicap (good) four weeks ago; that form is solid so a 3lb nudge from the handicapper may not prevent another prominent showing.

4/1

2nd

8

(6)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Sweet Fantastic

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Just one win from eight goes but he's assembling a solid CV, run out of things only late on when third over the extended 7f at Chester last time; dropping back to a bare 7f should suit; clear each-way prospects.

8/1

12/1

Form: 4137-4

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won a pair of nurseries in the mud (6f/7f) last September but the handicapper has looked in charge since, beaten 7.5l when fourth on 1m Musselburgh reappearance (good to soft) 19 days ago; the drop back in trip could suit but others are still preferred.
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8th

5

(3)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Our Mighty Mo

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Flourished when switched to heavy and soft ground last autumn, winning over 6f and 7f; retains ability as a 3yo but he might have run better at Ayr last month when back on soft ground (first-time visor now discarded) and hard to depend on a turnaround.

12/1

4

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Our Mighty Mo

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Likes testing ground as he showed when winning nurseries at Hamilton (6f, heavy) and Haydock (7f, soft) a year ago; has run with credit a couple of times in a light campaign this year, but still 4lb above his last winning mark; probably needs the new visor to make a difference.

9/1

4th

3

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:03 Epsom

Our Mighty Mo

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Prominent-racer who won nurseries at Hamilton (6f, heavy) and Haydock (7f, soft) last September; got back near best with close fourth at Chester (7.6f, good) in May but he failed to beat a rival at Haydock last time; has been up and down since last success and he comes with risks attached after a break.

14/1

16/1

Form: 12315-

Last run: 253 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Quite useful form in France and Germany as a 2yo, winning 1m conditions race at Saint-Malo (good to soft) before fifth of seven in 7f Baden-Baden Group 3 (good) on final start; changed hands for 90,000euros last autumn; hard to argue an opening mark of 98 looks generous; the betting may prove the best guide to expectations.
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3rd

5

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Supido

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Finished close up in fifth in the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot last year (1m, good to firm); his 3yo campaign rather fizzled out but he dropped in the weights as a result and took full advantage with his 7.6f success here 24 days ago; well drawn again and a 4lb rise isn't beyond him.

5/2

1st

11

(2)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Supido

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Fifth over C&D (good) at this meeting last year on his first outing for Ian Williams and followed that with a very good fifth of 30 in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm); failed to match that level later in the campaign but his mark has dipped and dangerous if bouncing back to form after a winter break; a good draw and Billy Loughnane in the saddle are positives.

15/2

Form: 14-551

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Improved with a visor added (retained) when opening his turf account (also dual AW winner) in 1m Haydock handicap (good) 12 days ago, with the reopposing High On Hope back in third; had them quite well strung out in behind so a 7lb rise shouldn't prevent a prominent showing if the headgear continues to do the trick.
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4th

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Sex On Fire

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Haydock winner off 3lb lower in April (1m, good; visor on first time); has come back to form on his last two starts (both at Ayr) finishing fourth over 1m2f on first occasion (good to soft) and fifth over 1m (soft) last time; chance.

4/1

4th

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Sex On Fire

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Haydock winner off 3lb lower in April (1m, good; visor on first time); has come back to form on his last two starts (both at Ayr) finishing fourth over 1m2f on first occasion (good to soft) and fifth over 1m (soft) last time; chance.

4/1

5th

10

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Ayr

Sex On Fire

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Aided by a first-time visor when gaining career win number three in 1m Haydock handicap in April; not disgraced since, including fourth of 13 over 1m2f here (good to soft) on Thursday; won't be inconvenienced by the drop back to 1m; his stable has won this twice with Revich in recent years.

20/1

Form: 313

Last run: 61 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Promise in 7f AW novices earlier in the year, winning at Wolverhampton on second start; off two months ahead of handicap and turf debut; might have been targeted at this by a local yard which runs two others; handily drawn; no surprise were he to go well.
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9th

11

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Miami Matrix

8st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Patrick Morris

Two course wins (7.6f) for Hugo Palmer last summer; respectable fourth on this month's stable debut; should give his running but perhaps vulnerable for win purposes.

9/1

4th

7

(4)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Miami Matrix

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Record of 3-9 (all last year) for Hugo Palmer; final effort took his Chester record (7.5f) to 7112; subsequently sold for 60,000gns; likely player, provided he remains in similar form on stable/seasonal debut.

12/1

Form: 59-223

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Now 0-8 but has been running well this spring, including 3.5l third of 11 to the reopposing Sex On Fire at Haydock (1m, good) 12 days ago; 7lb better off with Richard Spencer's runner this time, more if Warren Fentiman's claim is taken into account.
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17th

19

(15)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

High On Hope

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

AW form this year features two wins in January and creditable fifth in the Lincoln Trial; only 1-14 on turf and looks unfavourably handicapped, being 4lb higher than last appearance in this sphere.

20/1

4th

8

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

High On Hope

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

1m Polytrack wins at Chelmsford and Kempton in January; respectable fifth in Class 2 events on last two starts, including over 8.6f here 13 days ago but it remains to be seen whether this step up in trip will suit him.

7/1

5th

12

(9)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

High On Hope

8st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won Class 4 handicaps at Chelmsford and Kempton in January; respectable efforts in stronger company twice since but he needs a career best to take this.

25/1

Form: 23-315

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Raced on AW, making a winning handicap debut over 7f at Kempton in March; creditable fifth of ten in a competitive Good Friday handicap at Lingfield (6f) off this mark since; should be competitive on turf debut assuming the outside stall isn't too big an inconvenience.
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11th

12

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Soldiers Star

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Made it 2-2 over C&D in August, off a 2lb lower mark, when again having plenty of use made of him from the same draw as tonight; got upset in the stalls when below par last time and should fare better this time.

10/1

9

(1)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Soldiers Star

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Both wins have come at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) this year; 2lb rise for second success last month still leaves him 1lb lower than for the first; one for the shortlist.

7/2

1st

2

(5)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Soldiers Star

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Hugo Palmer

Sole win from ten starts came when making all over C&D in March off a mark 3lb higher than today; mostly struggled since but the return to AW could be a positive.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.70
Straight Forecast £12.62
Tricast £130.60
Trifecta £140.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sex On Fire

NEWMARKET:

El Burhan

The Times:

Miami Matrix

LAMBOURN:

High On Hope

TOPSPEED:

Our Mighty Mo

The Star:

Miami Matrix

D Express:

El Burhan

The Sun:

El Burhan

Daily Record:

El Burhan

RP RATINGS:

Sex On Fire

POSTDATA:

Sex On Fire

The Guardian:

Sex On Fire

Daily Mail:

Sex On Fire

Daily Mirror:

Sex On Fire

Telegraph:

High On Hope