June 14 / 13.35 Chester

13.35

Good To Soft

British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (Qual’) (GBB/IRE Incentive)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 6f 17y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (Qual’) (GBB/IRE Incentive)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

OUR TIP

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak 16-1 chance at Leicester (6f, good) and inexperience was very evident before he stayed on well for third behind a well-touted newcomer; improvement on the cards.
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2nd

3

(3)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

15:20 Chester

Calico Blue

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Progressive sprinter; chased home Jazl in a Newmarket handicap last month (2lb worse off today) before improving his flawless C&D record to 3-3 with an easy win eight days ago; worth his place in this stronger company and he looks sure to go well once again.

11/4

1st

2

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:48 Chester

Calico Blue

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Dual C&D novice winner last season and his handicap form this year is strong, finishing fourth in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) before returning to 6f to finish a neck second of 13 to Jazl in a traditionally hot race at the Newmarket July meeting (good to firm again); a 2lb nudge doesn't look enough to stop him from a good draw.

4/5

2nd

5

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Calico Blue

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Juvenile wins came in 6f novices; has held his own in 5f handicaps this year, doing well on the far side when fourth of 27 at Royal Ascot (good to firm) just behind Ten Carat Harry; return to 6f can suit; better claims than most.

6/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£50,000 breeze-up 2yo; got himself behind at Nottingham (5f, good) but finished his race out well behind one who had the benefit of a run; clear claims should he find anything on that form.
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10th

2

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Epsom

Chairmanfourtimes

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has won on good but the ground was soft for his best 2yo performance, when winning a Listed 5f race at Ayr last September; has done much less well in three runs since, including back in a handicap at York in May; needs the first-time tongue-tie to wave a magic wand.

20/1

12th

1

(15)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Chairmanfourtimes

9st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Last season's standout performance was a 12-1 Listed win at Ayr (5f) in September on his sole encounter with soft ground; however, that performance has been an outlier and he's on a tough mark judged on the rest of his form; gelded since latest start last month.

25/1

7th

1

(1)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 2

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chairmanfourtimes

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Consistent at two and his form spiked when winning soft-ground Listed event at Ayr (5f) in September; previously showed he stays 6f and not dismissed on this reappearance/AW debut, albeit easy turf might be more his thing.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
38,000gns yearling; first foal; dam Listed-placed 5.7f 2yo winner (RPR 94), sister to 5f winner Viewfromthestars and half-sister to 7f winner Clarita; armed with a useful draw for debut.
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3rd

4

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:23 Sandown

Ascending Star

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Gelded prior to making all and turning over a 1-5 shot in novice event at Lingfield (7.5f, good) on stable/seasonal debut; shaped as if possibly just stretched by 1m when third (Thursday Girl second) on course handicap debut (good) five weeks ago; the drop to 7f looks ideal and he's taken to get the better of Ed Walker's charge this time.

11/4

3rd

8

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Sandown

Ascending Star

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Gelded prior to making all and turning over a 1-5 shot in novice event at Lingfield (7.5f, good) on stable/seasonal debut; may build on that win and improve further, having raced only three times; interesting handicap debutant.

11/4

1st

1

(1)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 4

19:24 Lingfield

Ascending Star

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Owen Burrows

Third in two starts over 6f at Chester (good to soft) and Hamilton (good) for James Owen last summer; makes his stable debut (same owners) after 31 days off having been gelded in the meantime; market helpful, but is a contender on his debut form in any case.

9/2

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£46,000 yearling by Ardad; fifth foal; half-brother to Swedish Listed-placed 8.7f winner Natasha Romanova; dam unraced half-sister to useful 7f 2yo/1m1f winner Lovell; this is no easy place for newcomers but the market needs checking.
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15th

18

(17)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Boston Dan

8st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Listed runner-up here last October and he's well treated on that form but he's been a long way below that level on his six outings this season (three of them here); a major turnaround is necessary.

66/1

7th

6

(7)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:54 Ripon

Boston Dan

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

2yo Listed runner-up last October; fourth of seven on stable debut at Chester (6f, good) nine days ago, which was a step back in the right direction, but he needs another today if he's to pose a serious threat.

11/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
52,000euros yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to 5f winner Mezon (RPR 73); dam 7f winner (86), sister to 1m 2yo winner Bow Street; lacks experience and will need to break well from the inside stall.
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1st

2

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:22 Newmarket (July)

Lucky Hero

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David O’Meara

Had been looking exposed until upped to this trip (ran right away with a Redcar handicap nine days ago); no penalty for that apprentice-race win and will be fully 9lb higher from tomorrow, so his claims are obvious.

4/7

1st

7

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Redcar

Lucky Hero

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Made a winning reappearance in a 7f novice here in April (first start since being gelded) and bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when a respectable third of six at Ripon (1m2f, good) last time; down in grade and has claims.

4/1

3rd

5

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:53 Ripon

Lucky Hero

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Often ran well in 2yo campaign and he got off the mark on his reappearance in a novice at Redcar (7f, good to firm); it's possible he'll stay this far but there is a question mark on that score, and also one about his current form as he's been well beaten on handicaps on his last two starts.

10/1

Form: 6

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last of the six at Beverley (5f, good) but wasn't beaten far in what's always a warm conditions race; has the best draw of those with experience.
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2nd

2

(7)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Straight Ahead

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Craig Lidster

Just a neck behind Angel Numbers when second at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) last month and he is 7lb better off today; should remain competitive with conditions unlikely to bother him.

6/1

2nd

1

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:03 Thirsk

Straight Ahead

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Craig Lidster

Ended 2025 with two wins on the AW at Newcastle and reappeared with a good fourth over this C&D in May; failed to build on that at York (5f, good) last month but now drops in grade.

4/1

8th

4

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 York

Straight Ahead

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Ended 2025 with a pair of AW handicap wins; returned from five months off with a good fourth at Thirsk 12 days ago (5f, good); can win more races but perhaps not this one.

12/1

Form: 5 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£47,000 breeze-up 2yo and a brother to Group-placed 5f winner Crispy Cat; ran to a modest level at Ripon (5f, good) but did go off favourite and might well be capable of a lot better, though he is drawn wide.
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4th

5

(8)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:18 Windsor

Koffee And Kale

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Winless this season and he came in a below-par sixth of 11 over C&D 11 days ago; more is required if he's to double his tally.

8/1

6th

10

(8)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:36 Windsor

Koffee And Kale

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Bell

Hasn't looked on that good a mark since winning as a 2yo and ordinary of late, with and without headgear.

8/1

4th

1

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

19:50 Epsom

Koffee And Kale

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Won a 5f novice at Leicester as a 2yo; the handicapper has been firmly in command this year, with headgear making no difference on his last two starts; steps up to 7f and drops into Class 6 company but others are more appealing.

10/1

Form: 3

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Knew his job at Brighton (6f, good) as he was soon prominent before backing out in the closing stages; that was a positive start but he's burdened with the widest stall here.
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2nd

7

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:40 Epsom

Eduardo Calderon

9st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Seven-race maiden; promise in 7f handicaps this summer but he does need a jolt of improvement for today's step up in distance

4/1

3rd

6

(2)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Eduardo Calderon

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Yet to score but he went fairly close at Leicester (7f, good to firm) on his handicap debut in April; hasn't repeated that effort in two subsequent runs, including over that C&D last time, but it's still relatively early days and he's back down in grade.

8/1

4th

7

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Eduardo Calderon

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Second over C&D on his stable/seasonal debut in April; not quite so good at Haydock one month later but still early days and the C&D form is solid enough; high on the list.

4/1

Form: 4

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1 at Nottingham (5f, good) but overcame a slow start to finish a 5l fourth behind Zelaina who is held in the highest regard and bound for Ascot next week; chance, despite going in against the boys this time.
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9th

6

(11)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Perineighs

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Close third on handicap debut at Nottingham last October (5f, soft); beaten more than 9l only AW start; bit to prove after below-par reappearance run in June.

25/1

11th

12

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Perineighs

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Five-race maiden but she posted a solid effort when third of nine on her handicap debut at Nottingham (5f, soft) in October; off since but should be suited by the step back up in trip.

11/1

20/1

Form: 5

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kicked off in a good race at Newmarket won by Ascot-bound Treanmor but what he achieved in finishing five of the six runners remains to be seen; drawn wide in stall 8.
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7th

8

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Fanjove

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Both wins came on the AW last autumn; 1lb lower than for the latest, but he has beaten just one rival in four starts on turf; blinkers removed after one use and are replaced by cheekpieces.

10/1

6th

2

(12)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:02 Newcastle (AW)

Fanjove

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ed Dunlop

C&D winner, who was beaten by a short-head on only other visit (6f) to Newcastle; won off this mark at Wolverhampton (7f) last October, but his last two efforts were low key - last of nine at Goodwood latest; first-time headgear needs to have a reviving effect.

10/1

9th

5

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Goodwood

Fanjove

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

The winner of two 7f handicaps on the AW and has shown he can threaten off this mark; last run was disappointing but could bounce back, and no doubt a better horse now than when last seen on turf.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.30
Straight Forecast £8.78
Trifecta £38.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Chairmanfourtimes

SPOTLIGHT:

Calico Blue

The Times:

Perineighs

D Express:

Straight Ahead

Telegraph:

Koffee And Kale

Daily Mail:

Ascending Star

The Guardian:

Perineighs

The Star:

Chairmanfourtimes

Daily Record:

Chairmanfourtimes

POSTDATA:

Calico Blue

NEWMARKET:

Calico Blue

Daily Mirror:

Calico Blue