July 12 / 16.55 Chester

16.55

Good

Cupiolo Handicap

  • Prize money: £7756.76
  • 0m 5f 15y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Cupiolo Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

Form: 53-907 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Most wins have come later in the year and he's been happiest on soft ground; 2lb lower than when last successful, for a yard going well, but he'll need to improve on this second run back from wind surgery, having faded into fifth behind Rosenpur here last night; stall 8 is not good for a front-runner.
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7th

8

(4)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:38 Hamilton

Never Dark

8st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

Placed just a couple of times this term; remains on a long losing sequence, unlike fellow 9yo Impressor, but can't be dismissed off current mark; won a better race on this card two years ago.

10/1

17th

19

(19)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Never Dark

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Iain Jardine

Placed twice in Class 6 last month but failed to live up to market expectations at Carlisle last week, extending his long losing run; this 9yo needs to raise his game, back up in grade.

14/1

7th

9

(4)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Carlisle

Never Dark

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Can lead; the latest of his nine wins came in Hamilton handicap (5f, soft) in September 2024 and that was off a mark 24lb higher than today's; solid third behind Royal Duke over this C&D two weeks ago and the recent rain will be in his favour; cheekpieces return for the first time since 2022 and he's respected.

7/1

Form: 1-2375 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Better than ever in defeat this season and stall 5 is fine for one happiest up front; having the experienced Conor Orr take off 3lb won't hurt and a bold showing is expected.
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10th

1

(10)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

South Parade

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Found her level again lately, winning for Ethan Tindall at Ayr off 6lb lower before a lesser effort at a short price next time; been given a short break since and is fine on Tapeta, so needs factoring in to the equation.

4/1

5th

1

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

South Parade

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

C&D winner who has returned to form on her last two starts, finishing third over C&D (good) then winning at Ayr (5f, good); remains well treated on her old form and she's respected.

9/4

1st

7

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

South Parade

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Thrown in on last summer's best form and there were clear signs of a revival with her third of six at Musselburgh (5f, good) eight days ago; Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb and she is one to be interested in.

10/1

Form: 212443 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has run well on all three visits here this season, including last night (5.5f; by a neck) when he registered his first turf win by making virtually all from stall 2; today's 5lb penalty seems to demand a career best, though.
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6th

1

(1)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Rosenpur

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Usually leads; has been off since winning narrowly at Redcar (5f, good to firm; handles good to soft) in August but he went close on his reappearance (6f) here in April and also gave a good account when runner-up in the Class 2 on this card 12 months ago; likely contender.

4/1

1st

4

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Rosenpur

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Made all off 1lb lower at Chester (6f, good) in May and wasn't beaten far on any of four subsequent starts there, the latest over 5f from a tough draw; may not be seen to quite the same effect on this straight track, though.

11/2

Form: -36067 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three wins came on soft/heavy ground and he's gone backwards from a pleasing comeback, including on his preferred going over C&D last month; much will hinge on how he responds to first-time headgear.
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8th

4

(1)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:38 Hamilton

Vince LAmour

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Posted one of his better efforts last time but isn't certain to back it up, having proved far from consistent this term notwithstanding a success (off 6lb higher) in May.

7/2

6th

2

(7)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Vince LAmour

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Inconsistent this season but last two attempts in Class 5 comprise a success (off 4lb higher) and close second; drop back to this grade may have a positive effect.

20/1

Form: 9-6880 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate and has struggled this season; has the toe to utilise a handy draw in first-time blinkers (worn cheekpieces twice before) off a career-low mark, though, and a better showing round a course he likes would be no surprise.
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140

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Dickieburd

8st 3lb

T: Ivan Furtado

1

(3)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Dickieburd

9st 13lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

On a lengthy losing sequence and he came in last of six in 5f handicap at Thirsk 25 days ago; others appeal more.

6/1

6

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Thirsk

Dickieburd

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Regressive 5yo who has been unplaced all six starts for new stable this year; seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when fourth at Chester (5f, good) last month, having set a brisk pace, but was well below that form (albeit from a wider draw) there three weeks ago.

11/2

Form: 652134 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Consistent and is ideally drawn for one happiest up front; went with a strong pace over a stiffer 5f last time, so there was nothing wrong with that, and he knows how to win.
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2nd

2

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Bang On The Bell

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

His last win was at Windsor 13 months ago but that was off 13lb higher and he finished a close third over C&D (good to firm) on his penultimate run; has possibilities if he can recapture that form and he won't mind what the weather does.

15/2

8th

4

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Bang On The Bell

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Won at Windsor last April off a mark 12lb higher than today's and he took a step back in the right direction when a close-up third at Nottingham (5f) a week ago; claims if building on that now returned to the AW.

9/2

Form: 224922 D BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Hold-up sprinter who's barely put a foot wrong all season and should get this run to suit; needs to get the breaks if dropped in as expected from stall 12; those breaks did not come in time when he finished on the heels of Rosenpur in the 8.25 here last night, but that showed again that he looks capable of a win off this mark.
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8th

8

(8)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

16:02 Bath

Maharajas Express

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Gamely gained a deserved second success of 2026 in 5f handicap at Doncaster 16 days ago; up 4lb but runner-up has gone in since so this C&D scorer is a likely player.

7/2

1st

9

(8)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Maharajas Express

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Won at Chester (5f, good) in July and he's been a close second on his last two starts, most recently off this mark in a big field at York (5.4f, good to soft) last Sunday; he's a very solid contender.

9/2

Form: 31-207 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Went close over 5f at Doncaster on his seasonal/handicap debut in April; not seen things out so well in two runs since but this is a drop in class and he still has time to progress.
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16th

16

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Acrisius

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won off 4lb lower at Chester (5f, good) last July and perhaps unsuited by softer going in two starts since; only had 12 races and couldn't dismiss.

33/1

9th

10

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Acrisius

8st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Successful over 5f at Chester (5f, good) last July; also went close on his 2025 reappearance which provides hope that he may be ready to roll after seven months off; drawn widest.

12/1

Form: 586169 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Wildly inconsistent gelding who's drawn wide back down from 6f; little room for manoeuvre off this mark and it's hard to know what to expect as usual.
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10

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:55 Chester

Rock N Roll Rocket

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: David Loughnane

Wildly inconsistent gelding who's drawn wide back down from 6f; little room for manoeuvre off this mark and it's hard to know what to expect as usual.

25/1

2

(9)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rock N Roll Rocket

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: David Loughnane

Can blow hot and cold but he popped up in a 5f handicap here last month and ran creditably from stall 1 at Chester ten days ago (6f, good); not sure he's got much in hand of his mark though.

9/1

Form: 42-586 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won five last year and is now 3lb lower than when last successful after a few ordinary efforts this time; needs much more if she's to overcome stall 9.
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7th

1

(6)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

10st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Lisa Williamson

Won off this mark at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) last October but hasn't got going in four runs this year, beating only one rival; needs to show more.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Smooth Silesie

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Lisa Williamson

C&D winner; had a good time of things in 2025, winning four times; she has finished last in her three AW runs this year and has only dropped 3lb; may need some more help from the handicapper.

20/1

7th

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Lisa Williamson

Won at her beloved Yarmouth (5f, good to soft; from 4lb lower) last October; hasn't been at her best since returning to AW recently; this is a fraction easier and she could strip fitter but others are more appealing.

25/1

Form: 311225 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in May, including for Jack Nicholls; has continued in form off his revised mark since, latterly when paying late for going with a strong pace at Haydock; holds each-way claims from a handy draw.
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9th

8

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Life

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Won twice on AW this winter, including C&D, and he is now 2lb lower than for the second win; has gone quiet more recently though and could prove vulnerable for win purposes once again.

12/1

6th

7

(7)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Street Life

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran who was recording the 14th win of his career when scoring off this mark over C&D in January; short of his best on his last four starts but the ability is there if his new rider can coax it out of him.

16/1

11th

10

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Street Life

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Five-time course winner but finished behind Irish Dancer and Woodhay Whisper here last time, with no obvious excuses.

14/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £51.70
Straight Forecast £46.06
Tricast £587.48
Trifecta £982.80

Selections

TOPSPEED:

South Parade

The Guardian:

Rosenpur

Telegraph:

Bang On The Bell

SPOTLIGHT:

Dickieburd

RP RATINGS:

Maharajas Express

D Express:

Rosenpur

Daily Record:

Rosenpur

POSTDATA:

South Parade

The Times:

South Parade

The Star:

South Parade

Daily Mail:

Dickieburd

Daily Mirror:

Bang On The Bell

The Sun:

Bang On The Bell