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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9th

9

(16)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Milford

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Julie Camacho

Beaten 16 times since his winning 2yo debut but there have been several good runs along the way; two midfield finishes in good handicaps this summer; edging down the weights and he should be popping up soon.

25/1

10th

7

(22)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Milford

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Julie Camacho

0-15 since debut win in May 2024 but often ran well off marks in the 90s in some quality handicaps last season, including over C&D; respectable sixth of 14 on recent reappearance at Thirsk and could build on that run today.

10/1

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

6/1

  • 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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11th

1

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Arabian Cobra

10st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Very well handicapped on last summer's exploits but he's been a long way below that level this year and a major turnaround is needed.

25/1

5th

1

(3)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Arabian Cobra

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Won two 6f handicaps on good ground last summer when with Hugo Palmer; quiet in two runs for current yard (cheekpieces then a visor) and soft ground might not be what he wants.

20/1

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

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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12th

12

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Brighton Boy

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Led late when beating Sergeant Wilko at Thirsk last month and he had a few of today's rivals in behind when second at Chester four weeks ago; another solid effort at York a fortnight ago but he has to prove his effectiveness on AW.

10/1

6th

12

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Brighton Boy

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on third stable start and close second at Chester (7f, good) subsequently; won here in September 2024 on sole previous course visit and this in-form 4yo could again be thereabouts.

10/1

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

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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10th

15

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Andesite

8st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Yet to win for new connections but he has run stormers here (7f/1m, both good ground) on his last two starts, bumping into a handicap blot on the first occasion and going down by just a neck two weeks ago; slow starts are a problem though and he will need things to go his way; cheekpieces now join the tongue tie.

5/1

2nd

8

(15)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Andesite

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Rather quirky sort who has become a slow-starter and is 0-12 since a successful debut at the 2024 York Dante meeting but is threatening to double his tally; met traffic issues on his way to a very notable effort at this venue (7f, good) most recently, beating all bar a handicap snip who remains unbeaten and looks a Group performer in the making; shaped as if this second attempt over 1m is well worth exploring; highly respected.

11/2

2nd

18

(14)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Andesite

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Roger Fell

Hints of promise when slowly away on last two starts, and he might not be a forlorn hope each-way if breaking on terms; however, he's 0-11 since winning on debut here in May 2024 and others are less risky.

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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5th

6

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Far Above The Law

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

Has started off very well for Michael Herrington, landing a big-field handicap at Ascot (5f, good to firm) and going close in another at Thirsk (5f, good; Spring Is Sprung fourth, American Bay seventh) three weeks ago; a further 2lb nudge shouldn't prevent a prominent showing in his current mood, particularly with the promising Conor Whiteley taking 7lb off.

5/2

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

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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11th

7

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Righthere Rightnow

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Successful over C&D on 2yo debut; 0-13 since but ran encouragingly at Windsor (6f) most recently, after a spell at Meydan; returns to this venue with a fighting chance off current mark.

7/1

3rd

11

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Righthere Rightnow

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

0-12 since his wide-margin debut win as a 2yo but he ended 2025 with some good runs and went close in Dubai in December (6f, good to firm); his last two runs at Meydan weren't his best but a break may have freshened him up and he is on a dangerous mark.

14/1

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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10th

8

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Diligently

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Clive Cox

First handicap win when he scored at Windsor in August and he'd dropped to the same mark when registering another win over that C&D (also good to firm) 25 days ago; 2lb nudge but everything that's come out of that race has run well subsequently, including wins for the runner-up and ninth, and he's firmly considered in his follow-up bid.

9/2

1st

7

(14)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Diligently

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Won a C&D handicap off this mark last August and when second at Thirsk the following month he split rivals who won the Portland and Ayr Bronze Cup on their next starts; beaten favourite over C&D five weeks ago but he had a torrid run through in a messy race; drawn widest but he's well handicapped.

6/1

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

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