July 26 / 15.15 Chester

15.15

Good

Birra Moretti Handicap

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 0m 6f 17y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Birra Moretti Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 12-194 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Still looks unexposed after five runs; made winning reappearance at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) before contesting a hot race at York and then meeting trouble when dropped to 5f at Southwell; no surprise if he takes his form to a higher level here; makes the shortlist.
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3

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Showering

9st 10lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

His progress looked to have stalled after winning at Chester in July but he was back to his best when third at Goodwood 12 days ago, not really getting a clear run at things until it was too late; runs off the same mark here but he will have to prove himself on soft ground.

8/1

2

(6)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

Showering

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Down the field at Doncaster four weeks ago but that was his first attempt at 7f and it was in a more competitive race than this; he had a 3-8 strike-rate previously (including 6f wins on good/good to soft) and this 3yo could bounce back with a bold show for his top yard.

6/1

13th

8

(8)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Showering

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Strike-rate of 3-8, with one of those wins on good to soft; endured a wide trip when placed at Chester last time but was beaten 4l and whether he wants 7f remains to be seen (confined to sprinting thus far).

20/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 3-9373

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
0-8 since debut win but he's proving consistent, performing close to his best when third of nine over 7f here four weeks ago; not short of speed and should be fine back at 6f; ought to be thereabouts.
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6th

7

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Milford

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Julie Camacho

0-14 since debut win in May 2024 but he often ran well in some quality handicaps last season; returns on a competitive mark having had wind surgery; could have a part to play if fully tuned up.

12/1

6

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Milford

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Julie Camacho

Placed four times for current stable and last two efforts can be forgiven (raced in the most disadvantaged group in Ayr Gold Cup latest); record of 0-12 since debut win is the downside.

14/1

19

(12)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Milford

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

Not added to his debut win but he has been placed on four occasions this season; got messed about early when down the field at York four weeks ago; cheekpieces now tried; stable looks to have stronger claims elsewhere.

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 302113 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Took 14 goes to get off the mark but followed up immediately over C&D (good) and wasn't beaten far at Ayr 19 days ago; should be thereabouts.
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8th

1

(9)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Arabian Cobra

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Adrian Wintle

Won at Thirsk (6f, good) last June before following up at Chester (6f, good) a week later; well beaten in the Ayr Bronze Cup on his final start for Hugo Palmer and he beat only one rival home at Bath on his stable debut 27 days ago; visor back on (replacing cheekpieces worn last time).

14/1

10th

2

(10)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Arabian Cobra

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Adrian Wintle

Ended last season with a heavy defeat in the Ayr Bronze Cup but he did well for Hugo Palmer last summer including a brave win off this mark at Chester (6f, good); returns in new headgear for new yard but he went close on his reappearance last term and he needs watching in market.

16/1

63

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Arabian Cobra

9st 2lb

T: Hugo Palmer

3yo who won two in a row in June (6f, good) before close thirds on his next two starts (including over C&D on good to soft); his form dipped at Chester three weeks ago but he's an each-way possible if bouncing back.

20/1

Form: 012-70 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won twice last season (6f on good to soft) including here; shaped nicely when midfield at Goodwood on reappearance before running as if amiss in the Palace of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot; this is less competitive and he's interesting judged on his 2yo form.
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2nd

12

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Brighton Boy

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner (7.6f, soft) for Andrew Balding last summer; not beaten far in the 7.6f handicap won by Supido 24 days ago (poor draw) and confirmed that promise with a Class 3 win at Thirsk a fortnight ago (7f, good); a 3lb rise shouldn't prove beyond him and Warren Fentiman's claim is a bonus.

11/1

1st

9

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Brighton Boy

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won a useful Chester seller for Andrew Balding last September; not at best in two runs for current yard, although the draw did him no favours back at Chester on latest; falling in the weights and not ruled out.

14/1

10th

14

(12)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Brighton Boy

8st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Had a below-par Al Shabab Storm in behind when winning a useful C&D seller (soft) for Andrew Balding last September; made a respectable start for new connections when seventh of 12 over 7f at Thirsk (good) 18 days ago; entitled to come on for the outing but the draw hasn't done him any favours here.

33/1

5th
3 (3)
Andesite

11/2

Form: 17-486 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Looked a useful prospect when winning at York's Dante meeting (6f, good) on debut last spring; has not built on that but did show more encouraging signs when sixth of 17 at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; first run after gelding operation) two weeks ago; may yet be unexposed; interesting candidate.
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3rd

3

(2)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Andesite

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Useful for Karl Burke in his younger days, although only win was a York novice on debut (6f, good); best run for Roger Fell when fifth over 7f at Thirsk last time, when shaping as though he might stay 1m (can pull hard); tongue-tie now tried.

3/1

5th

7

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Andesite

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Roger Fell

Didn't build on successful debut for Karl Burke and he's been unplaced on all nine starts since; no immediate promise in two runs for current yard (wore cheekpieces on latest) and probably best watched for the time being.

20/1

12th

14

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Andesite

8st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Roger Fell

Finished last in final start for Karl Burke and midfield effort on reappearance (AW) took his record since debut success to 0-8; chance largely depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

33/1

Form: 3-5102 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
6f on good ground or firmer seems ideal; saw off eight rivals at Windsor in May and ran a cracker when second in a big field at York (wore cheekpieces) four weeks ago; up 4lb but should give another good account.
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2nd

3

(10)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Far Above The Law

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Did well over 6f for Alice Haynes and coped fine with the drop back to 5f at Ascot where he was prominent throughout and prevailed by just over a length; this 6lb higher mark isn't beyond him.

8/1

1st

10

(13)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Far Above The Law

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Well handicapped on his best form for Alice Haynes and he made an encouraging stable debut when a close third at Southwell three weeks ago; one to be interested in.

12/1

3rd

6

(2)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Far Above The Law

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

His two wins for Alice Haynes came over 6f but he wasn't beaten far dropped to 5f when last seen in October; sold for 40,000gns soon afterwards; on a handy mark ahead of his stable debut; goes without headgear; betting should guide.

8/1

Form: 15-60

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Impressive in newcomers' race at Newmarket (7f, good) last summer but the wheels have come off and he hasn't beaten a rival in three runs since; needs to be revived by a gelding operation and the fitting of a hood.
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7

(5)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

Righthere Rightnow

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

3yo who is 0-6 since impressive win on debut at Newmarket (7f, good) last August but he ran well when fifth of 25 in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, soft) three weeks ago and there's every chance he'll be in the mix.

4/1

12/1

Form: -52607

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Ran well when second in a big field at York (5f, good to firm) in May but has failed to repeat the form, stopping quickly on AW debut at Southwell two weeks ago; more than capable off this mark but excuses are wearing thin.
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22

(14)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Loom

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

Just one win to his name but runner-up in a big field at the Dante meeting here and again found only one too good at Southwell in September; however, both those runs were over 5f, he hasn't looked as effective at this trip and he never looked like getting involved over 5f here on Friday.

25/1

8

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Loom

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Ran a cracker to finish second of 22 in a hot 3yo C&D handicap at the Dante meeting; unable to build on that since but he returned to form when second at Southwell 17 days ago; that was a drop in class and a 2lb rise back up in grade could find him out.

10/1

3

(3)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Loom

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Started the campaign in good form, notably when second of 22 at the Dante meeting at York (5f, good to firm); his progress has stalled more recently though and hopes rest on the drop into Class 4 company perking him up.

7/1

9/2

Form: 381-20 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Shed his maiden tag in a sales race at the Ebor meeting last summer and ran well when second to an unexposed type over C&D (good) on reappearance; a poor run back at York last time has be forgiven but he could bounce back from stall 1.
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8th

5

(2)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Diligently

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Won a C&D handicap off this mark last August; two creditable runs this spring and returning to faster ground should suit; chance.

6/1

4th

7

(5)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Diligently

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Ended 2025 on the up and he returned from seven months off (gelded) with an encouraging fourth of 13 in 6f handicap at Newmarket 16 days ago; well in the mix off the same mark.

5/1

4th

13

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Diligently

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Has gained both wins during the month of August but ran well (off current mark) on spring reappearance last term and when second to Eternal Sunshine on final outing; gelded since; each-way possibilities.

11/1

Non-runners

Rare Change, Miraculous

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £65.10
Straight Forecast £63.63
Tricast £266.28
Trifecta £344.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Arabian Cobra

SPOTLIGHT:

Brighton Boy

The Times:

Loom

Daily Record:

Miraculous

NEWMARKET:

Showering

D Express:

Righthere Rightnow

TOPSPEED:

Far Above The Law

POSTDATA:

Arabian Cobra

The Guardian:

Arabian Cobra

Daily Mail:

Arabian Cobra

Daily Mirror:

Arabian Cobra

The Sun:

Arabian Cobra

The Star:

Arabian Cobra

Telegraph:

Brighton Boy