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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6th

2

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Ayr

El Burhan

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Merely mid-division in a handicap at Hamilton (1m4f, good to soft) four weeks ago and he has something to find in this field even on his best form; however, he looked like he was one to follow when winning a C&D handicap (good to soft) 12 months ago and perhaps the first-time blinkers will unlock some improvement; he's not discounted.

16/1

8th

1

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

El Burhan

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Four-time turf winner at up to 1m2f (good/good to soft), latest at Ayr last September; best of three runs this season when third at Southwell last time (1m3f); quite interesting on first try at 1m4f.

7/1

3rd

3

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 2

20:26 Southwell (AW)

El Burhan

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Has won four races and still looks to be improving; ran better than it looked when fifth of 13 in the Rosebery on his reappearance at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in March and looked in need of a return to further when fourth of 11 at Chester (1m2f, good) in May; off three months, but has won fresh; high on list.

6/1

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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3rd

4

(5)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

God Of War

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

Similar efforts since wearing cheekpieces, finishing 3l fourth both times, latest over 6f (usually races at further); remains well treated on peak performance, namely a 7f success off 7lb higher last season.

12/1

4th

9

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Yarmouth

God Of War

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

Gained both wins over 7f; raced too freely when fourth in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Sandown (7f, good to soft) last month but is worth a crack at sprinting in the new headgear and has become well handicapped.

10/1

4th

5

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

God Of War

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tom Clover

Won this race last year on soft ground and he's now 4lb lower; shaped well from unfavourable draw when seventh at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) two weeks ago; returning to 7f should suit, and rain would not inconvenience him in the slightest; wears headgear for the first time; big player despite unflattering form-figures.

5/1

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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12th

3

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Kempton (AW)

Supido

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ian Williams

Won over Chester's extended 7f in May and ran well in the Bunbury Cup in July; however, he was well held in France last time and his AW record leaves a bit to be desired; needs the first-time tongue-strap (replacing cheekpieces) to have a positive effect.

12/1

4th

10

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Supido

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ian Williams

Performed well (first and third) at Chester in last two turf attempts and may be capable of further progress returned to this sphere; helps to give his connections, who also run Aalto, a robust hand.

9/1

7th

3

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Supido

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Ian Williams

Good effort to win a 7.6f handicap at Chester on his reappearance and he ran to a similar level when third back there (7f) four weeks ago; today's stiffer test at the trip will suit and he has shown promise on AW.

4/1

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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7th

10

(1)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Miami Matrix

8st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Promiment racer who is well drawn to attack; three creditable runs here for his new stable in 2026 but others appeal as being better treated.

8/1

4th

2

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Miami Matrix

10st 1lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Overall record of 3-11 but he's not been easy to predict; finished down the field here when last seen in May but he's now only 1lb higher than when completing a double in this race last year; cheekpieces are reapplied after a short break and he needs a close look on this drop back in grade.

9/2

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

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

+o+e Accumulators

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