May 08 / 16.45 Chester

16.45

Good

Oxford Natural Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 1m 4f 63y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Oxford Natural Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5-21 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has an Irish Oaks entry; stamina in the family and has got better as she has stepped up in distance, getting off the mark in 1m4f Southwell maiden six weeks ago, winning going away from Wednesday's Cheshire Oaks third Caspi Star; almost certainly capable of better again on handicap and turf debut for a leading yard no stranger to success in this race.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 1

14:30 Musselburgh

Lady Vivian

8st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Maiden and front-running handicap winner last spring, who found her one Group and two Listed assignments much harder afterwards but those were her best form; all those were at about 1m4f but her second from off the pace at Toulouse on final outing gave hope for this longer trip; improvement needed.

12/1

9

(5)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

16:10 York

Lady Vivian

9st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Had 1m4f wins in the spring in a maiden at Southwell (AW) and handicap at Chester (good); 11-1 for Group 2 Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) two months ago, racing a bit freely and never threatening in seventh of 11 but that is her best form; might still be able to build on that.

8/1

8

(8)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Lady Vivian

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Beat Caspi Star to win maiden at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in March on third start and followed up on handicap debut at Chester (12.2f, good) last month, when clear with the runner-up; this is a big step up in grade but she's just the type her trainer excels with and she could have lots more to offer.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 243-3 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Couldn't justify favouritism on his 1m4f Southwell handicap debut and reappearance last month, but he would have been closer than a 3l third but for meeting trouble around 2f out; remains open to progress back on turf.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

18

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Sandown

Way Of Stars

10st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Prevailed in second-time hood at Taunton (2m, good) most recently, adding to his Flat win, and may have more to offer in the retained headgear; in deeper waters today but could go well.

16/1

1st

11

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:40 Taunton

Way Of Stars

10st 10lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Won a Goodwood maiden for Andrew Balding in June (1m6f, good to firm); improved on first hurdles run when neck second over C&D last time (heavy; hood tried); headgear retained; this faster is ground likely to suit; one with a chance.

2/1

2nd

10

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:05 Taunton

Way Of Stars

10st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Useful peak RPR of 94 on the Flat for Andrew Balding; ran to a fair level when last of three finishers on Exeter hurdle debut (heavy) eight weeks ago and should prove capable of better, particularly if a first-time hood helps him to settle better through the early stages than he did on that occasion.

100/30

20/1

Form: 027-

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three runs around 1m on AW last October/November, best effort when runner-up at Kempton second occasion; her pedigree (by Australia out of a 1m4f winner) points to this longer trip suiting on this handicap and turf debut; market informative for yard which also runs My Kinda Ghaiy.
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7th

6

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 1

15:10 Carlisle

Patagonia Girl

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Has made incremental progress over 11 starts, overcoming a wide draw when beating 14 rivals in handicap at Chester (1m4f, good) three weeks ago; may be open to further improvement but that win came off a mark of just 80 and this is a significantly stiffer assignment.

40/1

1st

4

(14)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Patagonia Girl

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hugo Palmer

Won twice (once here) over about 1m2f last June and returned from layoff in prime form at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) last month, losing out only by a short head; still unexposed over 1m4f but has awkward draw.

4/1

2nd

4

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:42 Yarmouth

Patagonia Girl

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Improved to win first two handicaps at about 1m2f, at Chester and Salisbury (good to firm and good), and later defeats came in higher grades than this; off since July; market can guide as to expectations today.

7/1

Form: 80-4

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on his two runs last autumn when fourth of ten in 1m2f Doncaster maiden (good to soft) on reappearance in March, staying on after getting outpaced; that suggests this step up to 1m4f should suit and he's a potential improver on handicap debut with cheekpieces added.
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4th

3

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Kuredu King

9st 13lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Donald McCain

11.6f and 1m6f handicap winner last year for the Gosdens; however, soundly beaten on both attempts over hurdles for new yard this spring, given wind surgery in between; player if he can tap back into those 2025 performances.

12/1

4th

4

10th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:03 Sedgefield

Kuredu King

10st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Two-time Flat winner at up to 1m6f, including on good, when with the Gosdens (RPR 87); 20-1 and never seriously involved on hurdles and stable debut at Huntingdon (2m, good) last month; since had wind surgery; more needed.

10/1

8th

14

11th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:58 Huntingdon

Kuredu King

10st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Proved suited by the fitting of blinkers in last three Flat starts for the Gosdens, winning twice (11.5f/1m6f); removal of headgear is a possible negative but he otherwise brings potential to this code; check the betting for further guidance.

8/1

Form: 454

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Qualified for handicaps with three AW runs over 1m, but his pedigree suggests the 4f longer trip he faces on handicap and turf debut should see him to better effect; has been gelded and also has cheekpieces added; interesting runner for stable which targets this meeting.
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3rd

6

17th Feb 2026

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

13:30 Market Rasen

My Kinda Ghaiy

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Six-race maiden on the Flat for Hugo Palmer; has shown promise when placed in both hurdles starts, latest when third of nine finishers at Wetherby (2m, soft) last month; looks sure to make his presence felt.

7/2

3rd

10

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:20 Wetherby

My Kinda Ghaiy

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

0-6 on the Flat but displayed ability and there was also promise in last month's hurdle/stable debut at Taunton (2m, good), where he was runner-up to a useful (but sadly ill-fated) prospect; in good hands to progress and he could have a part to play.

3/1

9

(4)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

My Kinda Ghaiy

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Safely held when fifth in first two handicaps, both times over 1m4f on turf; however, last month's Newmarket run came after a break and he might fare better now back on Polytrack and with cheekpieces refitted.

8/1

Form: 432-62

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
His three 7f wins as a 2yo came on AW, but showed he's equally as effective on turf when second of eight at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) 25 days ago; stamina has to be taken on trust stepping up 3f in trip.
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11th

9

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Chesneys Charm

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

2lb lower than when seeing off 15 rivals in a 7f handicap (good ground) at York last summer; neither run this year points to him being the answer today though.

25/1

6th

10

(2)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Chesneys Charm

9st 2lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Grant Tuer

Won off this mark in first-time blinkers at York (7f, good) last July and he could improve for last month's respectable comeback at Southwell (7f, AW); however, he does need to build on that and blinkers are left off.

8/1

7th

4

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Chesneys Charm

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Scored off 1lb lower in first-time cheekpieces at York (7f, good) last summer and is also suited by Tapeta but we haven't seen him since a low-key run on soft turf in September.

14/1

Form: 423 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Fair form without progressing in novices/maiden at up to 9.5f; up in trip for handicap debut; in very good hands but others perhaps have more obvious scope for improvement.
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7th

11

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Motawaared

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Showed promise in maiden/novice company for George Boughey, none more so than when runner-up to Michael Scofield at Southwell (1m) in March 2025; unconvincing over 1m2f-1m4f, and not yet threatened to click for Jim Goldie (0-2 since 12,000gns purchase); now on career-low mark.

33/1

7th

5

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Motawaared

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Down the field for George Boughey last May/June in his first two handicaps (1m4f/1m2f) and sold for 12,000gns in July; beaten further still at Ayr (1m) in September on his only start for new yard; moves back up in trip and needs to tap back into his initial promise.

20/1

4

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Motawaared

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Down the field for George Boughey in May/June in his first two handicaps and changed hands for 12,000gns in July; however, this 3yo was placed in 1m maiden/novice races in the spring and can go well if tapping back into that promise now back down in trip on this stable debut.

13/2

Non-runners

Spirit Of Jura

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £4.30
Straight Forecast £3.40
Tricast £33.48
Trifecta £57.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lady Vivian

The Times:

My Kinda Ghaiy

LAMBOURN:

Way Of Stars

NEWMARKET:

Kuredu King

D Express:

Motawaared

Daily Mail:

My Kinda Ghaiy

Daily Mirror:

My Kinda Ghaiy

RP RATINGS:

Lady Vivian

POSTDATA:

Lady Vivian

Telegraph:

Lady Vivian

The Star:

Lady Vivian

The Guardian:

Kuredu King

The Sun:

Way Of Stars

Daily Record:

Way Of Stars