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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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

5th

5

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 2

16:05 Plumpton

Hamlets Night

11st 11lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: James Owen

Won twice early-season and better again when second in classy small-field races at Cheltenham and Wincanton, the latest a Grade 2; returned from a break with a win on the AW so his run in the Morebattle at Kelso goes down as disappointing; the return of a hood is no bad thing; enjoys good ground.

16/1

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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5th

2

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

20:52 Pontefract

Theme Park

10st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

On a losing run and he looked rusty after eight months off when tenth of 14 in 1m2f handicap at York on his return 20 days ago; this C&D winner can take a step forward here.

7/1

10th

12

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Theme Park

10st 3lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Nigel Tinkler

Potentially very well handicapped but that's for a reason as last season was mostly underwhelming; off since November.

16/1

6th

2

(6)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Theme Park

9st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two wins last year, the latest at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) in September off 8lb higher than today; beaten about only 3l when ninth of 16 at York (1m, good) 46 days ago and now drops in grade on his return to AW.

7/1

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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8th

2

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Its A Love Thing

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Sam England

7-47 on AW but has struggled for form since finishing third at Newcastle (1m, Class 5; from 12lb higher) last November; failed to beat a rival in each of his last two starts (9.4f/1m4f) so it's difficult to have confidence.

25/1

10th

2

(8)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Its A Love Thing

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sam England

4lb lower than when winning over C&D last March and 11lb lower than when successful at Pontefract in April; little inspiration from his recent AW efforts, though, beaten 11l, 17.5l, and 23l respectively in three starts in 2026.

14/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

1st

1

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Mister Daydream

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Dual turf winner at 1m2f and 1m3f for Charlie Johnston last spring but career has gone wrong since and was picked up for 1,000gns last autumn; again finished last on his latest run but wasn't beaten far and the handicapper's proving quick to relent; this is easier.

5/1

7th

7

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:30 Windsor

Mister Daydream

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Three wins for previous yard; ran according to market expectations (rank outsider of seven) at Brighton on stable/seasonal debut; the betting may again give guidance.

16/1

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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6th

5

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 5

20:50 Ffos Las

Risen Again

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

A fair 1m2f winner at his best but yet to run a race of note since leaving Alice Haynes.

14/1

6th

10

(4)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Risen Again

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

A fair 1m2f winner at his best for Alice Haynes, but he's failed to beat a rival in handicaps at Lingfield (1m5f) and Bath (1m) in 2026; others appeal more.

25/1

11th

8

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

Risen Again

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Sole win (21 races) was over 1m2f at Yarmouth last May but subsequent efforts include two seconds; left Alice Haynes for 17,000gns in October and came last of 12 (hood removed) when upped to 1m5f for new yard in February; now has a bit to prove over a trip this short.

33/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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