August 03 / 17.22 Chester

17.22

Good

Christmas Parties At Chester Racecourse Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 2f 70y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Christmas Parties At Chester Racecourse Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 422776

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-9 in France and 0-6 for the Kublers but he is competitively handicapped on best efforts; one to consider on debut for James Owen, especially if the market speaks favourably.
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1st

3

(5)

15th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:17 Yarmouth

Hamlets Night

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Has had more success over hurdles but got off the mark on the Flat in a 1m3f Kempton AW handicap this February; comparable form when third at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) in April on latest Flat start but he's now 0-14 on Flat turf and has been absent since May.

5/2

11th

8

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Hamlets Night

11st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: James Owen

0-14 on Flat turf and a beaten favourite at Musselburgh two weeks ago; his hurdles record (2-7) is better but he had no obvious excuse when fifth to Indemnity at Plumpton (33-1) last month; others appeal more.

20/1

3rd

2

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Hamlets Night

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Won on Kempton AW (1m3f; not proven over this far) in February and latest start was up with his best hurdles form; 0-13 on Flat turf but that includes five seconds.

7/2

Form: 030975

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
All wins at 7f/1m; inconsistent this term but has become attractively treated and last two efforts suggest this step back up in trip is worth exploring; interesting off 5lb below last winning mark.
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7th

3

(10)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Theme Park

9st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three good runs since the tongue-tie went on, last time finishing third of five at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm); each-way chance.

11/2

3rd

1

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:10 Nottingham

Theme Park

10st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Serial slow starter who ended a losing run off a 4lb lower mark at Doncaster 11 days ago before bumping into a well-handicapped winner over C&D last Thursday; holds claims, especially if he can get away on terms for a change.

3/1

2nd

2

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:35 Nottingham

Theme Park

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Often slowly away, just as he was when winning at Doncaster (1m, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie) last week having dropped a long way in the weights; has to be respected under a 5lb penalty.

7/4

Form: 67/80- D

Last run: 403 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three starts over hurdles for new stable, catching the attention of the stewards in March on latest; Flat form has deteriorated since a solid start to his career; not seen under this code for over a year.
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10th

13

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:00 Downpatrick

Rogue Sea

11st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Flat winner in UK showed a hint of ability in four hurdle runs there; fell four out on stable/seasonal debut at Clonmel; only 10/1 that day so considered for a yard that does well here.

14/1

4

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:10 Clonmel

Rogue Sea

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Flat winner; no sign of winning potential in four maiden hurdles at 2m-2m1f but may improve for switch to a handicap on stable bow; check market.

14/1

Form: 221062 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Unproven on softer than good; largely in good form on AW/turf this year, winning three times; creditable second at Pontefract most recently; faces a slightly tougher task back up in grade.
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2nd

1

(10)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Its A Love Thing

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sam England

Losing run up to 16, but has dropped a long way in the weights and his latest clear third of seven at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) after four months off was more encouraging; 3-7 over C&D and one to be interested in.

6/1

3rd

1

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:45 Newcastle (AW)

Its A Love Thing

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Sam England

Three-time winner (including over C&D) last spring; failed to beat a rival on his last three outings and has lots to prove after a layoff.

8/1

Form: 98-408 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Record of just 1-9 for current yard but registered the success off 4lb higher last summer in sole Chester attempt (7.5f, good); scored over 1m2f early in career; major chance if returning to form.
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No Results Found

Form: 116876 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Completed a double in the spring; not in the same form since and turned in a stinker (never going well, beaten long way) last time; wears first-time headgear, which may prove beneficial.
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3rd

6

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Mister Daydream

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has been performing better on the AW than on turf during the past year, winning a selling handicap easily over C&D in July and finishing second of nine back here (1m5f) a week later; one for the shortlist.

3/1

6th

6

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Sandown

Mister Daydream

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Dual turf winner at 1m2f and 1m3f for Charlie Johnston last spring; back to form in winning a 1m4f selling handicap on the AW earlier this month and was then second under a penalty; 3lb higher now but should be fine back on turf.

7/2

2nd

9

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Mister Daydream

9st 0lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Dual turf winner at 1m2f and 1m3f for Charlie Johnston last spring; has had some struggles since but he got back to form with a bang when winning by 7l here (1m4f, AW) last Monday; that was off a tumbling mark and he's a major player if he can repeat that form under a penalty.

7/2

Form: 525143 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Unraced on softer than good; opened his account in Yarmouth event (1m2f; made all) in May; led for long way at Beverley most recently; upped in grade but could make another bold bid.
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9th

7

(8)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Bath

Risen Again

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

Only 1-26; had lost his way but back to form with two seconds, latterly behind Rating at Chepstow (1m, good to firm); should feature and has run well in the reapplied blinkers (replacing cheekpieces).

8/1

2nd

5

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Risen Again

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Broke duck at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) in May 2025 and some good efforts in defeat followed later in the year; however, it's been a slow process recapturing form for new yard and was well held when second of five back at Yarmouth recently; no good thing to take advantage of a tempting mark.

4/1

Form: 566954 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has gradually dropped back down the handicap this season; ran encouragingly at York (1m2f, good) the last twice; holds a fighting chance off bottom weight and 4lb below last winning mark.
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8th

5

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Glistening Nights

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Five-time winner but recent C&D second of 14 is as good as anything he's produced, leading until the final 110yds; a 3lb nudge shouldn't prevent a prominent showing if in similar form.

17/2

2nd

8

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Glistening Nights

10st 11lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

This trip on fast ground suits and every chance with a repeat of his two runs at Ripon; took a backward step here two weeks ago but he has C&D form and could run well.

8/1

7th

8

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Glistening Nights

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

1m2f on fast ground suits and comes into the reckoning after two sound placed efforts at Ripon this season, beaten a head into second place last time; chance.

7/1

Non-runners

Good Heavens, Lone Piper

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £32.90
Straight Forecast £30.63
Tricast £634.81
Trifecta £649.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hamlet's Night

Telegraph:

It's A Love Thing

RP RATINGS:

Theme Park

TOPSPEED:

Risen Again

The Star:

Good Heavens

POSTDATA:

Hamlet's Night

The Times:

Hamlet's Night

The Sun:

Hamlet's Night

D Express:

Theme Park

Daily Mirror:

It's A Love Thing

Daily Record:

It's A Love Thing