August 30 / 17.00 Chester

17.00

Good

Harrison Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 6f 17y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Harrison Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 371040 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent across his recent starts and well beaten at Ascot (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago, but prior to that he ran well when fourth of 17 at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); this 3yo has the advantage of stall 1 and is capable of a big run if back on song; unraced on slow ground.
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4th

3

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Marchogion

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Prominent racer, as when winning for the third time this year in a 6f handicap at Chester in August; has shown promise on Polytrack and he is one to take seriously despite his 4lb penalty.

3/1

1st

8

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Marchogion

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Inconsistent across his recent starts and well beaten at Ascot (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago, but prior to that he ran well when fourth of 17 at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); this 3yo has the advantage of stall 1 and is capable of a big run if back on song; unraced on slow ground.

5/1

8

(9)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Marchogion

9st 8lb

J: Per-Anders Graberg

T: Andrew Balding

Only fourth behind Prince Of India at Newmarket last month but he fared second best of the far-side group and it was another solid effort; conditions should suit but perhaps the handicapper has his measure now.

11/2

15/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 274130 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Only 11th of 13 at Windsor (5f, good to firm) last time but this 3yo was in good form previously, including when winning over this C&D (good) last month; unraced on slow ground; shouldn't be dismissed now back here.
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7th

6

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Miraculous

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

It's possible the drop back to 5f will help but Chester brought out the best in him for Roger Varian and it's been the same story for his new yard this term; has to improve upon what he's been showing away from the Roodee.

7/1

5th

7

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Miraculous

8st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Chester winner (6f, good) for Roger Varian last season; best runs for Tim Easterby have been over same C&D (third there on Saturday after racing wide); chance on that last run but not sure this straight 6f will be ideal.

5/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -19417 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Made it three wins from his six starts when scoring over C&D (good) last month; has also won on good to soft; well beaten at Ascot (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago but not written off in view of his previous promise.
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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

Form: 00-228 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Disappointing at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) this month but runner-up on his other two runs this season (6f/7f, soft), including over C&D; could bounce back with a bold show if slow ground prevails.
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5th

3

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

El Bodon

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Returned to his useful 2yo form when winning twice at Kempton (6f, AW) in the winter, but hasn't built on it and failed to beat a rival at Windsor (6f, good to firm) eight days ago; application of cheekpieces will need to bring about a resurgence.

14/1

10th

2

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

El Bodon

10st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Improved AW form over 6f last winter, but wasn't on his game when last seen on sand in April and he made it 0-11 on grass when beaten about 5l at Newmarket in May; may have his share of weight on balance of turf form.

14/1

5th

2

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

El Bodon

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

0-11 on turf with his best efforts coming on slower than good; back up in the weights after a productive AW campaign and he has enough to prove back on turf, all the more so after his tame effort at Newcastle on Good Friday.

33/1

Form: 127-50

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in 5f 2yo Listed race at Ayr last September on his second start; well handicapped on that form but hasn't reproduced it on either start this season; hopes are pinned on gelding operation prompting a revival.
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10th

3

(11)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Uncle Don

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Still seeking a first handicap success but he has gone close in two of his three runs for Robert Cowell, beaten a short head over C&D three weeks ago (good to firm); slower ground would be no issue but he will need a bit more to defy this 2lb higher mark.

7/1

2nd

5

(2)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

15:53 Windsor

Uncle Don

8st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Turf maiden winner who is 0-11 in handicaps but went down by only a neck in Lingfield AW event (6f) on stable/seasonal debut and is worth keeping in mind despite posting a lesser effort since.

5/1

5th

4

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Uncle Don

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Robert Cowell

A fair 5f scorer for Richard Fahey; made a promising start for Robert Cowell after four months off when second of 12 in 6f Lingfield handicap four weeks ago; up 3lb but he must enter calculations.

5/1

Form: 021133 CD BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
3yo who made it two wins in a row when scoring over C&D (good) in June and he's been a close third on both outings since (good to soft/good), most recently back over C&D behind Showering; drawn low and respected.
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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: 1-3539 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two wins in early 2024 and he's been a close third on two of his four starts this season, following a long absence; didn't run well last time but an each-way case can be made on this year's best efforts.
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6th

1

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Photosynthesis

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Ended last season with a win off just 1lb lower; has steadily found his form this term, creditable third over C&D most recently; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

4/1

3rd

2

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Photosynthesis

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Off the mark for this stable at Newmarket in September; lively in the betting for both starts this spring and he built on a midfield finish at Newbury when fourth of ten at Ascot (again 6f, good) four weeks ago; respected from the same mark.

4/1

40/1

Form: 203-00

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Two-time 7f turf winner at Meydan who is on a competitive mark on 7f/1m AW form from late last year; the drop back in trip may not be an issue and he was returning from a break when down the field on last month's stable debut at Glorious Goodwood, but he may be best watched for now.
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1

(4)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Mcmanaman

10st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Joe Tickle

Winner over this trip on turf at Meydan in 2021 and 2024; more miss than hit in second British spell and a recent change of scenery/break hasn't helped.

20/1

8th

5

(13)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Mcmanaman

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Two-time 7f turf winner at Meydan who is on a competitive mark on 7f/1m AW form from late last year; the drop back in trip may not be an issue and he was returning from a break when down the field on last month's stable debut at Glorious Goodwood, but he may be best watched for now.

40/1

Form: 610697 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
2yo Listed winner in 2022; now five and he won twice on AW earlier this year; however, he hasn't been at the top of his game on his last four starts, finishing seventh of 17 at Ripon recently, and others appeal more.
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11th

10

(15)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Prince Of Pillo

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Inconsistent during the AW season and made nothing better than a satisfactory reappearance when midfield over C&D (soft) last month; on another career-low mark today but needs that recent run to have brought him on.

20/1

8th

2

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Prince Of Pillo

10st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two course wins as a 2yo, including a Listed success over 5f; last year's two wins came on AW but he is down in the weights ahead of this return to action and his course record means he can't be ruled out.

12/1

6th

7

(6)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

12:40 Lingfield (AW)

Prince Of Pillo

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard Fahey

Not out of it on his best form but consistency isn't his strongest suit; up in class and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £26.60
Straight Forecast £22.58
Tricast £76.80
Trifecta £66.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Arabian Cobra

TOPSPEED:

Photosynthesis

POSTDATA:

Miraculous

Daily Mail:

Showering

The Guardian:

Marchogion

NEWMARKET:

El Bodon

RP RATINGS:

Arabian Cobra

The Times:

Arabian Cobra

Telegraph:

Arabian Cobra

Daily Mirror:

Arabian Cobra

The Sun:

Arabian Cobra

The Star:

Arabian Cobra

Daily Record:

Arabian Cobra

D Express:

Photosynthesis