July 12 / 18.05 Chester

18.05

Good

St-Germain Hugo Spritz Handicap

  • Prize money: £7756.76
  • 0m 6f 17y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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St-Germain Hugo Spritz Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

OUR TIP

Form: -45138 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Strong form when winning at Hamilton in May (6f, good) and also ran well when third at that track in June; only midfield in a competitive event at York a fortnight ago; successful on his only other start around a bend, albeit a right-hand one at Beverley; not ruled out.
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2

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

Lord Roxby

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Running well in 6f handicaps this summer, beating a big field at York in May and running to a similar level in defeat twice since; no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well again.

9/2

5th

6

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Lord Roxby

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Back to form with a bang when seeing off 19 rivals at York (6f, good) in May; similar form when fourth of 21 back at York 18 days ago; should remain competitive.

6/1

Form: 12-314 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly who dig deep to win a 6f handicap (good to firm) at York last month; solid fourth at Thirsk ten days ago, a race where she got messed about a bit, and she's still capable of better; well drawn provided she breaks on terms.
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No Results Found

Form: 12274 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
AW novice win on his debut in January; neither handicap/turf run this summer has suggested he was well ahead of his mark but he's not fully exposed and this free-going sort has a useful draw to exploit.
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7th

6

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Miraculous

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

It's possible the drop back to 5f will help but Chester brought out the best in him for Roger Varian and it's been the same story for his new yard this term; has to improve upon what he's been showing away from the Roodee.

7/1

5th

7

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Miraculous

8st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Chester winner (6f, good) for Roger Varian last season; best runs for Tim Easterby have been over same C&D (third there on Saturday after racing wide); chance on that last run but not sure this straight 6f will be ideal.

5/1

Form: 21343 D

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Five runs, all on AW, winning a 6f maiden at Chelmsford and showing fair ability in two handicaps; needs more for the switch to turf though.
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5th

6

(9)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:08 Lingfield (AW)

Noble Victory

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

Low-mileage 4yo who is holding his form well in handicaps, third of nine at Chelmsford (7f) in October; needs considering after a break.

11/2

3rd

3

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Noble Victory

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

6f winner who still has low mileage and a generally consistent record; close second upped to 7f on Lingfield AW most recently; unexposed over this trip; highly respected.

5/2

7

(2)

12th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Noble Victory

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Won 6f AW maiden at Chelmsford in February; some fair handicap runs since and, as he was picking up nicely late on in a recent Racing League race on Wolverhampton AW, he looks worth a go at 7f; can be involved.

5/1

Form: 3-8000 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Of major interest on his 2yo form, including a defeat of Easy Peeler at Ripon on his nursery debut last August (6f, good); 9lb better off with his old rival today but that is a result of four lacklustre efforts in 2025; new cheekpieces not enough to tempt.
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8th

1

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Lesleys Boy

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

No longer the force of old but bettered his poor seasonal debut when fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) a fortnight ago; continues to lurk on a dangerous mark and is well worth another crack at this sort of trip; no surprise if he features.

11/2

5th

6

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lesleys Boy

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Decent 2yo who struggled last year, coming more than a stone down the weights; found his level again latterly on Tapeta but he ran poorly on his turf comeback in April and others make more obvious appeal.

14/1

16th

16

(1)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Lesleys Boy

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won two of his first three starts, including a C&D nursery off 8lb higher, but the handicapper was in command for much of 2025; creditable third to Fortamour at Newcastle when last seen 145 days ago but he has more on his plate in this deeper race.

16/1

Form: 1-8315 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; AW maiden win at two and he got off the mark on turf when landing a Class 5 event at Newmarket in May (6f, good); didn't handle Ripon last time and should quickly leave that behind him.
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7th

5

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

My Mate Kev

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Last win was at Newmarket in May 2025 off 11lb higher; only sixth of eight at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago when 6-4 favourite; steps back up in trip and is so well handicapped on old form that he must be considered.

3/1

6th

7

(4)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

My Mate Kev

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Now 9lb lower than for his Newmarket win last May (6f, good); little to shout about since and unlikely to get an easy time of things up front.

8/1

5th

5

(2)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

My Mate Kev

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Resumed winning ways at Newmarket (6f) last May but well below that form subsequently, though not best drawn when 12th at Doncaster (5f) on his return; others appeal more.

8/1

Form: 23-581 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Improved effort when landing a Brighton maiden (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago; only five ran there and a 6lb rise, combined with wide stall, could leave her vulnerable; the stable form couldn't be much better though.
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3rd

1

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:05 Epsom

Musical Angel

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Simon Dow

Made all last term in a maiden at Brighton (good to firm) and a handicap over C&D (good to soft), the latter in September on final run for Andrew Balding; back over C&D on last two outings and not disgraced when sixth of ten on latest (co-favourite); case can be made back on last winning mark.

6/1

6th

3

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Musical Angel

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Made all over C&D (good to soft) last September on final run for Andrew Balding; failed to build on AW reappearance for new yard when only eighth of 16 over C&D but it was a competitive 0-100 at the Derby meeting and she should find life easier at this level.

4/1

8th

14

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Musical Angel

8st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Simon Dow

Beat her five rivals to make all over C&D (good to soft) last September on final run for Andrew Balding; didn't run badly on stable/seasonal debut at Kempton (6f, AW) in April and could improve for that run; this race is more competitive than she's used to but she's not ruled out each-way.

50/1

9/2

Form: 7-3721 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Reliable 2yo and she's looked an improved filly this year, chasing home a useful sort at Windsor before a comfortable success at Wolverhampton 19 days ago (blinkered first time); up 5lb but a left-hand bend no concern and she's one to take seriously.
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5th

7

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Salisbury

Queue Dos

8st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: J S Moore

Campaigned mostly in lower grades and has done her winning on Wolverhampton AW; doesn't look the answer in this scenario.

16/1

8th

1

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Queue Dos

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: J S Moore

Four AW wins; 0-12 on turf but has largely consistent form in this sphere, creditable third at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) most recently; each-way possibilities.

5/1

3rd

2

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

15:53 Bath

Queue Dos

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

All four wins have been on AW and she's 0-11 on turf; finished placed a few times on good or quicker ground last summer but she's been quiet in both runs this season and others are more persuasive.

14/1

Form: 6-1280 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Well backed when making a winning debut for this yard at Catterick in April (6f, good); good second at Ripon eight days later but his progress has stalled in Class 3 handicaps over 7f on his last two starts; drop back in trip and grade will help and he could still be well treated.
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5th

6

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Green Pursuit

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

On a good mark on 2025 best and he has been running himself into form this time around, third of ten (beaten 1l) at Carlisle four weeks ago; conditions no problem and he is one to consider.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Green Pursuit

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Record is only 1-14 but he's attractively treated and proved resurgent with rallying fifth at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on third start for new yard; not ruled out.

11/2

5th

12

(10)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Green Pursuit

8st 12lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Began 2025 in good form, winning a handicap at Catterick and then finishing a good second at Ripon (both 6f, good); modest form in two runs back with Seb Spencer but his return to action at Doncaster three weeks ago certainly didn't get to the bottom of him, travelling well under restraint and then meeting some trouble as the race was unfolding; capable of better, perhaps markedly so, and the betting should be revealing.

10/1

10/1

Form: 314-98 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a soft-ground Pontefract nursery when trained by Richard Fahey; could be building up to something bigger for new yard this year but the drying ground isn't sure to be in his favour.
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2nd

3

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Veydari

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Best form on soft ground, his only win coming over C&D in October 2024; makes her seasonal debut and would be interesting if the ground eases.

15/2

8

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:08 Pontefract

Veydari

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won nursery here last October (6f, soft) on sole previous course visit and he's run some good races in defeat for his new yard this season, including on good ground and when fourth of 13 at Ayr three weeks ago (6f, soft; showed pace); each-way contender now back down in trip.

8/1

Non-runners

Ziggys Ariel, Glamour Show

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £36.50
Straight Forecast £38.73
Tricast £162.13
Trifecta £178.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

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POSTDATA:

Miraculous

Daily Mail:

Easy Peeler

SPOTLIGHT:

Lord Roxby

The Guardian:

Noble Victory

Daily Record:

Musical Angel

NEWMARKET:

Miraculous

The Times:

Miraculous

LAMBOURN:

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Telegraph:

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D Express:

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The Sun:

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TOPSPEED:

Lord Roxby

Daily Mirror:

Easy Peeler

The Star:

Easy Peeler