July 26 / 14.45 Chester

14.45

Good

Denise McCallum Birthday Celebration Handicap

  • Prize money: £9277.2
  • 0m 7f 127y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Denise McCallum Birthday Celebration Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 7-6112 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Turned things around after break when scoring over C&D last month and she followed up at Pontefract (1m, good) nine days later; held in hat-trick bid at Pontefract last week but she travelled for a long way and found more progress with that creditable second; only 1lb higher here and she's strongly respected back at this track.
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21th

18

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Style Of Life

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Broadly progressive record on turf for current yard features good-ground wins at Chester (7.5f) and Pontefract (1m) last June; may still have more to offer and remains of interest, despite an absence since July; market confidence would cement her claims.

14/1

1

(10)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Style Of Life

10st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Harriet Bethell

Turned things around after break when scoring over C&D last month and she followed up at Pontefract (1m, good) nine days later; held in hat-trick bid at Pontefract last week but she travelled for a long way and found more progress with that creditable second; only 1lb higher here and she's strongly respected back at this track.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9-8998 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Five of his eight wins have come at Chester but he's been out of sorts at this track in his four runs this season; now 9lb lower than for last success but he needs a big turnaround back up in trip; all of his wins have come on good or slower.
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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

5th

2

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

12:30 Nottingham

Paws For Thought

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Donald McCain

His nine wins have been on good ground or slower, with six of them coming at Chester; caught wide there on his reappearance and was well held in seventh there over 7f 13 days ago; drops back in trip with cheekpieces back on.

10/1

Form: 622285

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner over 7f and he handles most ground; runner-up three times this summer including a near-miss at Musselburgh (7f, good) but he's finished down the field in last two starts; wasn't beaten far at Catterick last week but he needs to find more in new headgear.
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10th

7

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Vince Le Prince

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

7lb below his last winning mark but that was back in October 2024; retains ability and he has been placed in all three C&D runs; should give his running.

7/1

3rd

3

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:59 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual C&D winner on soft ground, the latest off a 6lb higher mark in October 2024; plenty of sound runs since (placed over C&D on four occasions); each-way chance.

11/2

5th

7

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Vince Le Prince

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has form at different tracks but may be ideally suited by Catterick and, back away from that venue, his consistent spell ended last time; no win since 2024.

8/1

Form: 157513

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Nine-time AW winner who took advantage of his lower turf mark when scoring at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; ran another good race when a rallying third at Newbury last time but this is tougher from a wide draw and he struggled in only previous run at Chester.
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7th

1

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

16:05 Ffos Las

Follow Your Heart

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Both turf wins have come at Doncaster where he beat only one home last time out (7f, good); that was his fourth disappointing run in succession.

20/1

11th

4

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Follow Your Heart

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Mark Loughnane

Both turf wins have come at Doncaster, the second in the corresponding event 12 months ago; wouldn't judge him too harshly on York last time and the return to this track and Class 5 company could see him rebound.

9/1

19th

16

(19)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Follow Your Heart

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Loughnane

Behind on his only run here (2023); Doncaster last June saw his only turf win since 2021, amidst plenty of AW success admittedly but he was out of form in February when last seen; has a competitive mark but other cases look a bit more solid, particularly as he's drawn wide.

33/1

Form: 7-1309

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with a win at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in May; good third at Chelmsford (1m, AW) next time but he's been beaten 9l at Newmarket and Ascot in his last two runs; has quite a bit to prove again and this is his first run at Chester.
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6th

8

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Be Frank

10st 9lb

J: Mr Bradley Furniss

T: Ian Williams

A fair and largely reliable 7f winner in 2025; has his first run for nine months here but he has won off a break so is no forlorn hope.

20/1

Form: 1677-4

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
All 19 runs have been on turf and she's won six times; below form in final two runs last season but she reappeared with a front-running fourth at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; should benefit from that run and she looks interesting from stall 1.
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3rd

2

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:23 Carlisle

Albeseeingyer

10st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Without a win since summer 2024 but her second at Leicester (7f, good) in April was a good effort and she didn't run badly when sixth from awkward draw at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) this month; 2-3 at this track (both wins over C&D in 2022) and may well be the answer.

13/2

6th

5

(12)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Wetherby

Albeseeingyer

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Steph Hollinshead

Left low-key seasonal debut behind when second at Leicester (7f, good; well backed) in April; remains on a good mark but was safely held when back at Leicester last month and is drawn wide here.

12/1

12/1

Form: -54247

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
On workable mark and is versatile ground-wise but has patchy record since his last win 11 months ago and this trip is probably on the sharp side these days; non-runner 8.03 at Sandown on Friday.
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1st

14

(18)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Lunario

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Luke Dace

Dual winner from the front last summer but has shown very little this season; tumbling in the weights but carries clear risks.

28/1

12th

12

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Lunario

8st 11lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Won twice over shorter last summer; big prices and little to cheer this year; down in the weights but he has plenty to prove.

50/1

20/1

Form: -03105

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Got back on the scoresheet when making all at Musselburgh (7f, good) in May but she's not got involved in both subsequent runs; bit to prove again and has tough draw on her first run at this track.
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4th

1

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Jenni

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) last May when 8lb higher but failed to hit the same heights for the remainder of last season and she's been well beaten on both outings this term.

12/1

5/1

Form: 123121 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Progressive mare who has record of 123121 since March and that last win was a comfortable success over C&D (good) last month; up another 5lb but she still looks feasibly treated and is versatile regarding tactics; key player
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2nd

4

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Vixey

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Won four times last year including twice at Chester (7f/7.6f, good); only eighth of 14 on Carlisle reappearance last month but she had some major traffic issues and was only beaten around 4l; should be sharper this time and has claims if she can get back near best.

7/1

8th

8

(3)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Vixey

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Won four times last year (7f/7.5f) and also posted some other good efforts, including when third of 21 in a competitive handicap at York (7f, good) in October; didn't settle well enough at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in November when last seen but the break may have done her some good.

25/1

3rd

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newmarket

Vixey

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Four wins in a productive 2025, the latest over 7f (good) in September; good third of 21 at York (7f, good) three weeks ago; likely to go well again.

11/4

Form: 564093

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
His last three wins have been on AW but he showed signs of a revival with eyecatching third over 7f here (good) two weeks ago; didn't get the best of runs in that race and he's a big player if he can back that up.
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13th

11

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Eligible

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and hasn't prevailed in this sphere since York success three years ago; midfield when the 125-1 rank outsider back here last time.

66/1

10th

8

(21)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Eligible

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been operating below his best since; drawn widest and likely best to look elsewhere.

40/1

4th

4

(1)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Eligible

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been rather below his best since; equally effective on turf and has won over 1m on fast ground; others look better handicapped.

16/1

Form: 21-087

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won 7f AW maiden last October for Charlie Hills but has beaten only two rivals this season across his first three handicaps; still lightly raced but he has plenty to prove and is drawn out widest of all.
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2nd

2

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Jodhpur Blue

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Sole win in 7f AW maiden as 3yo; very understated in early handicaps for this yard but he's been involved in three tight finishes at 1m3f and 1m2f on AW in 2026 and the step up to 2m in March looked more of an experiment than a plan; acts on turf and has claims back at 1m2f.

5/1

6th

2

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Jodhpur Blue

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Still to add to his 7f maiden win for Charles Hills in October 2024 but he has been banging at the door this year, placed on his last four starts (1m2f-1m4f); goes into unknown territory in terms of stamina and he's by Blue Point so there has to be a question mark.

4/1

Form: 941232

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Added to his Newcastle win when scoring at Ayr (7f, good) last month; runner-up in two of his three starts since including behind an improver at Haydock last week; on same mark in this similar race and he's respected from good draw.
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4th

1

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Went close over C&D in March and won at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) 13 days later; not at the same level on his three starts since, particularly on turf on last two outings, but the return to Tapeta could prompt a revival.

7/1

8th

14

(13)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Anthropologist

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

7f-1m AW winner and 7f turf winner (good) last year when 6lb lower; well below par on both AW and turf on his last two starts and he does have a little to prove after that.

20/1

4th

6

(2)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Anthropologist

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Gained his third success when winning at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March having got plenty of cover when there was a headwind; wasn't able to match that effort there 23 days ago and now steps back up in grade; returns to turf with place claims.

12/1

Form: 6-1224

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 1224 since switched to handicapping in a hood this season; needs to find something extra to get back on the scoresheet but she still has potential and shaped as though this drop back in trip could suit last time.
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6th

2

8th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Mandana

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Owen

Has only won a maiden in 18 runs but has threatened in handicaps and she's on a perfectly good mark.

11/2

5th

7

(2)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Mandana

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Sole win from 17 starts came in a Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) last April in a first-time hood, which has been kept for all but one of her races since; creditable efforts on all three runs for this stable; place claims.

9/2

3rd

1

(4)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Mandana

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: James Owen

Two creditable efforts for new stable and she has dropped to a career-low mark; should run her race and holds each-way claims back down in class.

9/2

Non-runners

Imperial Trooper

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £48.20
Straight Forecast £44.92
Tricast £154.77
Trifecta £200.40

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Vince Le Prince

SPOTLIGHT:

Vixey

The Times:

Mandana

D Express:

Albeseeingyer

Daily Mirror:

Style Of Life

RP RATINGS:

Paws For Thought

Telegraph:

Mandana

Daily Mail:

Vixey

Daily Record:

Vixey

POSTDATA:

Vince Le Prince

The Guardian:

Vince Le Prince

The Sun:

Vince Le Prince

The Star:

Albeseeingyer