June 28 / 16.45 Chester

16.45

Good

Going Is Good Handicap

  • Prize money: £7644
  • 1m 7f 196y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Going Is Good Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: -93911

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
His first run beyond 1m4f when making all over 14.5f at Doncaster (good; fended off Tailorman) and again raced prominently before digging deep to follow up at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm); up another 4lb and they claimed 7lb last time, so this demands another career best.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

17:32 Chester

Curran

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Has a patchy profile but he hasn't been with current yard for long and he won at Bath (1m6f, good) last month; only sixth of seven here (2m) last time but he ran well for a long way and was beaten less than 4l; still looks on a workable mark and he could make a bold bid back in trip.

11/2

6th

5

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Curran

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Rod Millman

Ex-Charlie Johnston for whom he finished third in this last year (2lb higher); joined Rod Millman for 6,000gns; tailed off on yard debut but always in the van when battling on best at Bath (1m6f, good); only 2lb higher but he's up into a Class 4 now.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 0-8718 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
The return of cheekpieces worked when edging home at Haydock (2m, good to firm) and it was in a higher grade than this when well held at Sandown; failed to fire on previous visit here but hard to dismiss.
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2nd

3

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 208y

Class 5

15:27 Nottingham

Simiyann

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Better expected last time, after two poor efforts and back to the visor from cheekpieces, but ran below market expectations in finishing behind Merrijig; 2lb better off today but has work to do if he's to turn things round.

3/1

4th

5

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:39 Ffos Las

Simiyann

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

C&D win last August came off an 8lb higher mark; the booking of Billy Loughnane will draw some in, back to the visor worn for his two AW victories, but two poor efforts on turf lately will need overlooking.

12/1

10th

4

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 6

20:00 Pontefract

Simiyann

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Two 2m wins last year on good and faster ground; a return to hurdling stalled his progress and hasn't been at his best back on the Flat in his last two races, though 1m4f was on the short side after a break at Newbury; could stage a revival.

14/1

Form: 4-3672 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 2m last season; running well this year and looked unlucky not to beat Curran at Doncaster the last time (1m6f, good); now 5lb better off with that rival so highly likely to be in the thick of it.
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4

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Tailorman

11st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ian Williams

Won over 2m (good) here in June and the saddle slipped on his return visit the following month; can probably forgive him his Ascot run as well as that was a Class 3; could find this trip on the tight side, though.

16/1

6th

5

(5)

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 3

15:00 Ascot

Tailorman

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Ian Williams

Had an excuse (saddle slipped, eased) last time when bidding for a Chester double; well suited by 2m but remains on career-high mark and this is a better grade than he usually runs in; difficult task.

10/1

Form: 47-212 D BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Unraced here but has been in good form this year and didn't get the breaks when a beaten favourite at Catterick last time (2m); has every chance off current mark.
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11th

9

(11)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:20 Carlisle

Marbuzet

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice in blinkers last season (1m7f/2m); back on a workable mark but made a low-key reappearance in cheekpieces (retained) last month and needs that run to have brought him on.

16/1

5th

2

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Thirsk

Marbuzet

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Had a good 2025, winning over 1m7f at Ayr (good to firm) and 2m at Chester (good); also runner-up on five other occasions, including his reappearance.

4/1

Form: 271651 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles in April and won his final Flat race at Catterick (2m, good) when in front throughout and just holding on; only 2lb higher and should be effective around here.
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9th

1

(9)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

15:22 Musselburgh

Show No Fear

10st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Gained most recent success off just 1lb lower in June (over 2m at Catterick); however, subsequent form (Flat/hurdles) is unconvincing.

12/1

2

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

Show No Fear

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four-time Flat winner who got off the mark over hurdles at Carlisle (2m3f, good) in April; only 2lb higher today and could plausibly have untapped potential over this longer trip but disappointed on last two outings (hurdles/Flat) and arrives here with a point to prove.

14/1

4

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Show No Fear

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Front-runner who has made all in all four of his victories on the Flat, including two over C&D; modest over hurdles 12 days ago but respected back here, especially as he may again enjoy the run of the race; new headgear combination.

11/2

Form: 924-96

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner for this yard last October but below best on Flat and over hurdles since returning from a break; has been wearing blinkers so new headgear experiment is now tried.
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3

14th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

Model Approach

11st 1lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Beaten a combined 70l in two soft-ground starts over fences but he won his third hurdle race when picking up a 12-runner Ffos Las handicap (2m, good) off this mark nine days ago; 5lb well in on handicap marks if he can transfer that form to chasing and there should be no ground excuses this time.

3/1

1st

11

5th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:48 Ffos Las

Model Approach

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Well treated if going back far enough but achieved little for current yard, over hurdles and fences; finished last of three on final run.

25/1

3rd

3

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Southwell

Model Approach

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Well treated on best hurdles form but his record for current yard leaves a lot to be desired; switch to fences made no difference last time; the weakest contender.

8/1

Form: 541453

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been on good ground at Musselburgh, racing prominently; got no luck in running here two runs back, having been dropped in from a wide draw, and the ground was soft when he was a respectable third here two weeks ago; firmly enters the reckoning.
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3rd

4

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:20 York

Trojan Sun

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Probably best known for Musselburgh exploits but last two wins were at Nottingham last October and Carlisle last month; below form on sole start here (last October) but probably best forgiven being well beaten 17 days ago as that was just 1m3f; chief concern is that he needs another career best.

20/1

6th

6

(2)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Trojan Sun

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Made it win number six when scoring here (1m6f, good; has won at up to 2m2f) last Monday; 5lb penalty makes life tough and he's never won at shorter than 1m6f; evidently in good heart, though.

11/1

1st

10

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:20 Carlisle

Trojan Sun

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won four times last season (1m6f-2m2f) and looked as good as ever when clear third in quite valuable Musselburgh handicap (2m, good) in April but didn't fire at Hamilton last month and has now disappointed on four of his last five appearances.

9/1

25/1

Form: -42306

Last run: 59 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner, including last month; has winning form on the Flat and placed on the AW earlier this year, but has no form here and others have more going for them.
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5

20th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:08 Stratford

Addosh

11st 9lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Brian Ellison

Won a Sedgefield handicap hurdle in May (2m1f, good to firm) but has been rather disappointing over hurdles and on the Flat since; needs to bounce back.

9/1

4

(6)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:53 Nottingham

Addosh

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Four-time hurdle winner, including last month; has winning form on the Flat and forget Chester last week as the saddle slipped.

8/1

9

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Addosh

8st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Four-time hurdle winner, including last month; has winning form on the Flat and placed on the AW earlier this year, but has no form here and others have more going for them.

25/1

Non-runners

Capone

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.20
Straight Forecast £39.90
Tricast £115.05
Trifecta £125.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Trojan Sun

The Times:

Curran

RP RATINGS:

Show No Fear

The Guardian:

Marbuzet

Daily Mirror:

Tailorman

POSTDATA:

Trojan Sun

D Express:

Trojan Sun

Daily Mail:

Curran

The Star:

Curran

Telegraph:

Show No Fear

Daily Record:

Show No Fear

The Sun:

Marbuzet