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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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

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

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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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

7th

4

(10)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

God Of War

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tom Clover

Acts on fast and soft ground; hasn't been at the top of his game this season but he ran well when fifth at Chester (7.6f) in May and is now 2lb lower than for his Sandown win last summer; should be fine on this return to 1m and he's not ruled out back from a break.

9/1

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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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

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

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

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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