June 28 / 15.05 Chester

15.05

Good

Manor Car Hire Handicap

  • Prize money: £10192
  • 0m 6f 17y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Manor Car Hire Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 145754

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Began his turf campaign with a pair of 7f wins (good ground); the handicapper has held the upper hand since and although he ran creditably over C&D two weeks ago, he could prove vulnerable over this trip on drying ground.
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2nd

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:38 Beverley

Alzahir

10st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Recorded his sixth victory of the year with a career-best effort in 5.4f handicap at York 16 days ago; he's also a winner in the mud so must enter calculations once more.

5/1

1

(7)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

15:00 York

Alzahir

9st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

He has enjoyed a fine season, winning five handicaps, and he ran another sound race when fourth in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon three weeks ago; this intermediate trip should suit and he's versatile where the going is concerned; likely to run well but might find a few better treated.

10/1

2

(17)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Alzahir

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

He's enjoyed a fine year and although he's come unstuck on his last two starts, he did too much early at York and then raced up the middle in the Stewards' Cup; earlier Ascot win off just 2lb lower was a fine effort; first visit to Ripon but he has won on the undulations at Epsom; drawn against the rail and a big run would seem likely.

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 301722 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Better strike-rate on AW than turf but she still looks to be improving judged on her penultimate Lingfield second on Good Friday; subsequent Goodwood second (5f, good) was her best effort on grass; each-way shout.
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9th

10

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Cinque Verde

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Melham

T: Tony Carroll

Fine strike-rate; hit hard for her runaway win at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in May and she has finished down the field in two runs since; others look more persuasive.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 106-00 D

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Looked destined for the top when beating 16 rivals at last season's Dante meeting (5f, good) but managed only a midfield finish at Royal Ascot one month later; down the field in three runs in Bahrain over the winter, since which he has been gelded and undergone wind surgery; has a tongue tie enlisted too; could yet fulfil that early promise but there are risks attached.
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2

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Jubilee Walk

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: James Ferguson

Record of 0-7 this year but he has encouraging recent form; ties in closely with Brosay on penultimate effort and ran well, faring best of the near-side group, in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft) latest; wears cheekpieces for first time on home soil; major contender.

3/1

23

(14)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Jubilee Walk

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: James Ferguson

Reinvigorated by gelding/wind operations in March; good seconds at York and Ascot either side of a York eighth (behind Northern Ticker) where plenty went wrong; 3lb ahead of the handicapper; capable of being involved.

16/1

5

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Jubilee Walk

9st 10lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Ferguson

Gelded and underwent wind surgery after an unsuccessful stint in Bahrain over the winter; two good runs in 6f handicaps in midsummer, notably his York second in July (6f, good); only eighth back at that track two weeks ago but he stumbled leaving the stalls and then got a bump in the final furlong when still in contention for a place; missed an intended run due to soft ground as a 2yo and could probably do with it drying out.

12/1

Form: 08786- CD

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo/3yo and began his 4yo campaign with a win in Qatar in a valuable 6f event; went the wrong way in the second half of 2023 and 2024 was another struggle; well drawn for his return to action and on a lowly mark so a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.
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7th

4

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Flaming Rib

9st 13lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has run a couple of decent races in defeat since joining this yard but latest two efforts over 6f at Naas were disappointing; has dropped to a very dangerous mark but that's for a reason and losing run stretches back to 2023.

25/1

Form: 318- D

Last run: 245 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Ran away with a heavy-ground Nottingham novice (6f) last October before finishing tailed off in a Listed event at Doncaster 17 days later; bred to be smart and brings untapped potential to this handicap debut; raced only on soft/heavy so far.
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7th

5

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

13:42 Newton Abbot

Arctic Voyage

11st 1lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Michael Blake

Progressive for new stable since the spring, with two of his three good-ground wins gained over C&D; not discredited when third of four here last month and ought to make his presence felt.

9/2

3rd

3

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:00 Newton Abbot

Arctic Voyage

11st 6lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

3-5 over hurdles for current stable since March, the latest win gained in C&D (good) handicap two months ago; did that in pretty good style and subsequent 4lb rise does not look excessive; commands respect.

2/1

12/1

Form: 11-057 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Goes well around here but he wasn't at his best on his preferred ground here two weeks ago (behind Solar Aclaim) and drying conditions won't help; good draw and on a handy mark but this may not be his day.
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2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

16

(11)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Count Dorsay

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2024 with a pair of soft-ground 6f wins at Catterick, the second of them off 13lb higher; handicapper has held the upper hand this year but conditions will suit and he helps form a strong hand for Tim Easterby.

12/1

9/2

Form: 47-784 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo who found the handicapper in command early in his 3yo season; had some solid course form last summer, though, including a 5f win off this mark in August; has his first 6f run of the campaign and he looks one to take seriously.
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12th

3

(2)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:55 Brighton

Balon DOr

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Off the mark for Simon Dow when making all in a 6f handicap at Lingfield (AW) in August; not so good twice since and stamina for 7f is unproven.

12/1

9th

4

(4)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:12 Windsor

Balon DOr

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Took advantage of a drop in the weights when making all and just holding on at Lingfield (6f, AW) last month; couldn't build on it back there 13 days ago and may be better suited by that extra furlong now.

7/1

5th

5

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Made all and prevailed narrowly over C&D last time, opening his AW account at the 14th attempt; back up 3lb but has defied higher marks on turf; likely to remain competitive.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 00-200 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won the Dash last summer and then got the better of American Affair in a 5f handicap at Pontefract last August; their subsequent paths have differed but he's only 2lb higher today and his Pontefract reappearance was promising; lacklustre effort in this year's Dash, however, and hopes rest on a return to 6f perking him up.
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7th

4

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Dream Composer

9st 10lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Winner at Ripon (5f, good) and Windsor (5f, good to firm) this season; acts on soft, but hasn't run up to his best on three previous starts here.

11/1

3rd

8

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

Dream Composer

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Dual course winner who isn't too fussy about the ground; had a quiet spell for last trainer but has taken advantage of a handy mark for new yard this year, winning twice over 5f, and he looked to be still in form at Windsor (6f) 19 days ago; shouldn't be far away.

8/1

4th

13

(7)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Dream Composer

8st 11lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Multiple wins include two over 5f for new yard this year, the first under Myla Coppins and the second on this track; did win once over 6f back in 2022 but it's a long time since he played a part over this trip.

16/1

Form: 109-89 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Multiple course winner; tricky draw when down the field on his reappearance but no real excuse over C&D two weeks ago; 2lb drop helps and he'll come good again at some point.
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9th

15

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:46 Chester

Paws For Thought

8st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Donald McCain

Multiple course scorer (also goes well on soft) but yet to fire this season and underwent breathing surgery before coming in only ninth of 12 over 7f here eight days ago; first-time tongue-tie replaces cheekpieces now.

33/1

9th

12

(7)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:53 Chester

Paws For Thought

8st 12lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Donald McCain

Prolific course winner, including this race in 2024, and he has dropped a long way in the weights; that is a result of some low-key runs this year and a wind operation since the latest is not enough to tempt.

33/1

9th

8

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Paws For Thought

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Donald McCain

Six-time course winner who is versatile trip-wise but all of his wins have been on good or slower and last two have been in the mud; on a dangerous mark but he didn't fire in his three runs this season; has often worn cheekpieces but is now blinkered first time; non-runner here (7.35) on Friday.

25/1

Non-runners

Solar Aclaim, Marchogion

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.40
Straight Forecast £37.25
Tricast £118.98
Trifecta £128.50

Selections

Telegraph:

Cinque Verde

RP RATINGS:

Flaming Rib

TOPSPEED:

Jubilee Walk

SPOTLIGHT:

Balon d'Or

The Guardian:

Dream Composer

POSTDATA:

Alzahir

The Times:

Paws For Thought

NEWMARKET:

Jubilee Walk

D Express:

Balon d'Or

Daily Mirror:

Cinque Verde

Daily Record:

Cinque Verde

The Sun:

Flaming Rib

The Star:

Flaming Rib

Daily Mail:

Dream Composer