August 03 / 14.10 Chester

14.10

Good

Family Fun Day Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 4f 63y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Family Fun Day Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 46621/ CD

Last run: 641 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Rarely seen on softer than good; C&D win in 2023 but unraced on Flat since AW win for Andrew Balding that November; hurdles career has had a new lease of life in recent months with two wins and two seconds, all over 2m on good ground, so he's an in-form contender, albeit in a another discipline.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Scintillante

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Won twice here last summer and some sign of a return to form when fourth at Warwick last week; this mark isn't a gift but has each-way claims.

4/1

4th

8

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Warwick

Scintillante

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Won twice at Worcester last summer but below his best on his last two starts and needs to come down a few pounds.

20/1

6th

6

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

17:35 Haydock

Scintillante

11st 7lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alastair Ralph

5lb out of the weights and 50-1 when well beaten in the Welsh Champion Hurdle on final run in October; his earlier races were more realistic than that and he ran well; solid chance if fitness doesn't hold him back.

13/2

Form: 4-8D450

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Sole win (11 races) was July 2024; close fourth of nine over C&D (good) this May, disqualified when the jockey failed to weigh in; flag start, 1m6f and soft ground may have been against her next time but she was then last of ten at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) on latest; needs to be at her peak.
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2nd

4

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:15 York

Miss Alpilles

9st 2lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Upwardly mobile 5yo who seemed suited by the step up to 2m when winning Listed race at Newmarket (good) last autumn; ran creditably against male rivals when 8l third of eight in Group 3 Sagaro at Ascot on return; today's drop back in distance isn't an obvious positive but she may have more in the tank and should give a good account of herself.

4/1

3rd

9

(2)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 1

14:35 Ascot

Miss Alpilles

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Won 1m6f handicap at Goodwood (good to firm) last August and a first crack at 2m suited her even better when she led over 1f out to score at 20-1 in a Listed race at Newmarket (good) in September; today's Group 3 should demand plenty more but she could still have untapped potential at 2m+.

12/1

6

(3)

25th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Newmarket

Miss Alpilles

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Proved well suited by the return to 1m6f when a comfortable winner at Goodwood (good to firm) last month but that was a 0-80 handicap and she'll almost certainly require a much bigger performance to get heavily involved here.

25/1

Form: 2210

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Unraced on softer than good; short-priced favourite on first three starts, travelling best on first two occasions but failing to get the job done; put that right by a neck when front-running at 4-7 in a Redcar maiden (1m2f) in May, which made Royal Ascot handicap (1m4f) look a very stiff task but he ran creditably in mid-division; likely to deliver better at some stage.
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4th

3

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

13:45 Beverley

Mafting

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Failed to crack it in 2025 handicaps but reappeared to win off a reduced mark in nine-runner race at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) this April; backed that up when second at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) and this is easier than the York Dante meeting handicap he contested last time.

5/1

9th

8

(12)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Mafting

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Failed to crack it in 2025 handicaps but reappeared to win off a reduced mark in nine-runner race at Redcar (1m2f) this April; second of six when 10-11 at Doncaster (1m4f, again good to firm) 12 days later, which was just as good on form; each-way contender but a bit extra is needed if he's to take this.

6/1

2nd

1

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

19:02 Doncaster

Mafting

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Took advantage of a drop in class and a career-low mark when making it 2-3 at Redcar on his recent comeback; tonight's extra distance and similarly long home straight won't hurt and he holds obvious claims off 4lb higher.

6/4

Form: -23119 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Unraced on softer than good; longer trips may well beckon judged on pedigree but she had front-running 1m4f wins in June in a maiden at Thirsk and handicap at Chester, before always behind from a wide draw in ten-runner race at Ascot in hat-trick bid; needs to bounce back and has another wide draw but she may still be able to resume front-running against these opponents.
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4th

7

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Ghaiyya

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Likeable front-running filly; made a winning return at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) and typically gave her all when second at Hamilton (1m5f, good) three weeks later; edging up the weights but set for another bold show.

7/1

2nd

3

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Ghaiyya

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Had three 1m4f wins last summer and better than ever when she took a six-runner race at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) in clearcut style on reappearance three weeks ago, leading over 1f out; up 5lb and she was well held in this higher grade last term, but she is in serious calculations nevertheless.

7/1

1st

4

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Ghaiyya

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

A three-time 1m4f winner last summer but she ended 2025 under something of a cloud; has gone well fresh though so not out of things on her seasonal return.

9/1

Form: 535053 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly on sole start at this track (May 2024); hardy sort who won at Doncaster in March during another busy season and his AW third on Monday confirmed he needs some each-way respect; has run well for Mason Paetel.
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3

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Destinado

9st 10lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; below par twice on turf since a respectable third on AW at Southwell (1m6f) in July but is well handicapped again.

7/2

9

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Destinado

10st 13lb

J: Miss Teagan Padgett

T: James Owen

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; ran respectably penultimate start (AW) but not well enough in his other recent races and his record for amateur rider is discouraging; his three turf wins have all been on soft or good to soft.

12/1

Form: 36-632

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ran respectably sole start on good to soft; ten-race maiden who led 1f out and seemed to have C&D handicap (good) in her grasp last time but was done on the line; back up 3lb for her pains but looks each-way player.
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6th

2

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

10:30 Catterick

Kokinelli

9st 13lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Hugo Palmer

Pipped at Chester (1m4f, good) in July and returned to form at Southwell (upped to 1m6f, AW) 15 days ago, getting off the mark at 14th attempt; back up 5lb but may have more to offer at this trip.

2/1

6

(9)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Kokinelli

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

Just missed out at Chester (12.3f, good) in July but her form has slipped in the wrong direction in three subsequent runs; edging back down the weights but she's now 0-13 and has stamina to prove at this new trip.

10/1

Form: -34311 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Unraced on softer than good; progressing and going up in trip has helped; front-running win when 4-6 at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in June and he saw off a Prescott-trained hotpot to follow up at Ffos Las (1m4f, good) 18 days ago; up another 7lb but probably has more to give.
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5th

6

(4)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Haydock

Respiro Solitario

8st 4lb

J: Connor Planas

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Progressive sort who's scored twice this term and ran well again at Windsor (11.5f, good) 18 days ago; steps out of his grade but this trip might unlock more and he's a likeable sort who threatens to give the classier types a proper workout.

7/1

12

(8)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

15:32 Windsor

Respiro Solitario

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Unraced on softer than good; ran well at Newbury (1m4f) most recently, taking record this season to 3431132; that consistency makes him one to consider.

13/2

7

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newbury

Respiro Solitario

8st 4lb

J: Connor Planas

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Progressing and going up in trip has helped; front-running win when 4-6 at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in June and he saw off a Prescott-trained hotpot to follow up at Ffos Las (1m4f, good) in July; close third at Chester on latest outing and may still have more to give.

6/1

Non-runners

Princess Rascal

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Respiro Solitario

Telegraph:

Princess Rascal

The Times:

Mafting

TOPSPEED:

Miss Alpilles

POSTDATA:

Destinado

The Guardian:

Princess Rascal

Daily Mirror:

Princess Rascal

Daily Record:

Princess Rascal

RP RATINGS:

Respiro Solitario

LAMBOURN:

Respiro Solitario

D Express:

Respiro Solitario

The Star:

Respiro Solitario