June 14 / 15.20 Chester

15.20

Good To Soft

Ladbrokes Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 7f 127y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
ITV
View Course
Ladbrokes Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 3137

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
7f AW winner second time out; only seventh of nine but wasn't beaten far in a bunched finish on handicap debut at last month's feature meeting here and has been gelded since; has sufficient pace to make the most of stall 1.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

12/1

  • Place: £6.40

Form: 4244-0

Last run: 53 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown any striking improvement in handicaps and finished last on his Epsom return (1m) having been gelded; leap of faith needed to support him after that effort.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Mayday Malone

9st 10lb

J: Jay Mackay

T: Michael Bell

Progressive 3yo who landed a good prize for Jay Mackay over C&D (good) in June and was also on target at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; makes obvious appeal from the inside stall.

7/4

4

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Mayday Malone

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Bell

Progressive gelding who has form figures of 2212 this summer and that latest second was a close call from a tough draw at Chester (7.6f, good); usually races prominently and he's a big player off only 1lb higher on this drop back in trip.

9/4

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 843-79

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive RPRs last season, including at Group level; hasn't threatened at all in two 7f handicaps this campaign (with and without a hood) but this has the look of an easier race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

27th

18

(8)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Star Anthem

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Clive Cox

Record is only 1-10, the success in 2yo maiden; has bits of useful form, including at Group level, but his handicap record is rather unconvincing; chance of doubling his tally partly depends on the effects of two physical tweaks (had gelding/wind operations since last run).

33/1

4

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Star Anthem

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Suited by softer than good; best effort in Class 2 handicaps over 7f this season when third at Chester in June; ran well in the Mill Reef and Horris Hill at Newbury last autumn; interesting back here and dropped in grade.

12/1

Form: -11125

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Much improved this season in 1m handicaps and didn't run at all badly in Haydock's Silver Bowl last month when he took a while to find some cover; should run well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Sandown

Triple Double A

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

Scored off current mark on reappearance (1m2f, AW; in February) but hasn't been in the same form since, latterly back on turf, disappointing favourite returned to 1m most recently.

13/2

7th

5

(9)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:42 Nottingham

Triple Double A

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Hugo Palmer

Reeled off a fast-ground 1m hat-trick last spring; better than ever when landing a 1m2f handicap at Newcastle on his seasonal return in February; no further progress and he drops back to 1m on a recovery mission; today's drop in grade will suit.

6/1

5th

13

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Triple Double A

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Twice held off 1lb higher since making a successful return from eight months off at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February, including when behind two of these in the Rosebery; needs a resurgence and could probably do without the ground easing.

18/1

Form: 1-0020

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Back to form at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) two runs back but well beaten otherwise this year and looks hard to predict; he is at least drawn well for one who likes to be up there.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Scored over C&D in June; below par returned to this scenario last time but that race possibly came too soon after a good effort three days earlier; may rebound.

6/1

7th

6

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Ridden more patiently than usual when gaining a second success of 2026 over C&D in June and backed it up with a very good second of ten in 7f Thirsk handicap three days ago; a player off an unchanged mark.

9/4

2nd

1

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Tattie Bogle

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

He has run a string of good races in 2026, winning for the second time when comfortably seeing off five rivals at Beverley (7.4f, good) last week; that effort was backed up by the Topspeed figure and he can't be discounted under a 5lb penalty.

11/2

100/30

Form: 725-55

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Faced a tough task as the only 3yo against elders in a Listed race at Salisbury last time and contested three Group races last season after his maiden win; sights are now lowered on handicap debut with a visor (in which he ran well once last season) back on; has only once tried 7f but should stay on pedigree.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(5)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Jouncy

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Similar type to Native Warrior, with record 1-9, but has less going for him in terms of overall form; has failed to back up his AW Group 3 effort and performed below market expectations in Chester handicap most recently.

12/1

6th

2

(3)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:20 Chester

Jouncy

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Faced a tough task as the only 3yo against elders in a Listed race at Salisbury last time and contested three Group races last season after his maiden win; sights are now lowered on handicap debut with a visor (in which he ran well once last season) back on; has only once tried 7f but should stay on pedigree.

100/30

5th

8

(8)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

18:50 Salisbury

Jouncy

8st 12lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Fast-ground maiden win at Glorious Goodwood last summer; improved for the addition of a visor when finishing second of ten in an AW Group 3 last September; less good twice since and he's opposable on balance.

10/1

OUR TIP

100/30

Form: 623-93

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
0-6 since debut win but was bang there in a 7f handicap at York's Dante meeting; unlike some in that race, he enjoyed a clear trip but it was a good effort; only 1lb higher.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(16)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Milford

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Julie Camacho

Beaten 16 times since his winning 2yo debut but there have been several good runs along the way; two midfield finishes in good handicaps this summer; edging down the weights and he should be popping up soon.

25/1

10th

7

(22)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Milford

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Julie Camacho

0-15 since debut win in May 2024 but often ran well off marks in the 90s in some quality handicaps last season, including over C&D; respectable sixth of 14 on recent reappearance at Thirsk and could build on that run today.

10/1

6th

7

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Milford

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Julie Camacho

0-14 since debut win in May 2024 but he often ran well in some quality handicaps last season; returns on a competitive mark having had wind surgery; could have a part to play if fully tuned up.

12/1

Form: 231251

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has been a busy bee this year but is thriving on his schedule and overcame traffic issues to get up in the nick of time in a big field at York two weeks ago (7f, good; 4lb lower); clearly a better horse now than when he ran here on his debut on this card last year but there are some concerns as to whether this track will suit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Frankies Dream

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Course winner who is in a consistent vein of form this term, placing in handicaps over 1m1f and 1m here (both good) on his last two outings; this longer trip asks a different question but he's likely to be on the premises again if his stamina holds.

5/1

3rd

7

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Frankies Dream

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Jennie Candlish

Strike-rate is 6-26; soon in a consistent vein of form this term and was beaten only half a length by the market leader in York event (1m1f, good) most recently, taking record at this venue to 512; solid.

5/2

2nd

6

(15)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Frankies Dream

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Enjoyed a fine 2025 when a six-time winner (from 5f to 7f); has returned in similarly good form, finishing third at Thirsk (1m, good; to Empire Of Light) and Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) last month; each-way claims again.

10/1

Non-runners

Liberalised

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £160.50
Straight Forecast £195.93
Tricast £992.84
Trifecta £1070.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jouncy

POSTDATA:

Miami Matrix

TOPSPEED:

Frankies Dream

Daily Mail:

Milford

NEWMARKET:

Mayday Malone

The Guardian:

Tattie Bogle

The Times:

Miami Matrix

Telegraph:

Miami Matrix

Daily Mirror:

Frankies Dream

The Sun:

Frankies Dream

The Star:

Milford

RP RATINGS:

Jouncy

LAMBOURN:

Jouncy

D Express:

Jouncy

Daily Record:

Jouncy