August 30 / 17.35 Chester

17.35

Good

Powells Jewellery Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 1m 7f 196y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Powells Jewellery Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 2311-0 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Unraced here; reliable in Flat handicaps in 2024 and did well over hurdles until a heavy defeat in February; off 153 days before 11th of 12 at York (16-1) five weeks ago but went as if he needed the run and was beaten only just over 6l; dropped 2lb and needs a second look.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:02 Cartmel

Its All About You

11st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Didn't set the world alight in his three handicap hurdles (won his two previous hurdle starts); those handicaps were at up to 2m1f and he's much more of a stayer on the Flat, but his two Flat runs at Chester (where he won last season) this term were disappointing; tongue tied first time.

14/1

8th

3

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Its All About You

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

Soundly beaten in last month's Chester Plate (2m2f) but this race is easier and he's now only 1lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last summer; versatile regarding ground; contender if back on song.

12/1

13th

13

(7)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Its All About You

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

His only appearance at Chester was a successful one in eight-runner handicap last August (2m, good to firm) off 3lb lower than today, in a manner that was encouraging for this test; absent since a lesser show in September but scored in 2024 after a 113-day layoff and needs a close look.

16/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 632222 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
All three wins were in France in 2022 but often thereabouts last summer for David O'Meara and, with new yard this season, runner-up on his last four outings (one of them at this track); another 5lb claimer is enlisted.
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6th

3

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:10 Cartmel

Percy Shelley

11st 11lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: James Owen

Runner-up (albeit no match for winner) off today's mark at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in May and didn't run badly on the Flat (1m6f) last month; could yet have a bigger effort in him over jumps but this drop back in trip may not be in his favour.

8/1

6th

3

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:07 Sandown

Percy Shelley

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Owen

Three Flat wins in France in 2022 (1m1f-1m3f); two hurdle wins last year (one a walkover) and he didn't run badly when fourth of seven, beaten 2l, at Goodwood last month on his return to the Flat (2m, good; 5-2 joint favourite); Oisin Murphy booked; contender.

100/30

2nd

7

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Percy Shelley

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Three Flat wins and he's 2-5 over hurdles; competitive in both disciplines since returning from a break and this scenario is ideal for him.

10/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 66-001 CD

Last run: 77 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Never better on Flat than when winning over C&D (soft) in June, coming from the rear with the first two finishing 6l clear; 4lb higher today but that was followed by a hurdling career best, when winning a good prize on good ground six weeks ago, so he's on a roll.
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4th

3

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

17:45 Market Rasen

Cavern Club

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: James Owen

Posted career-best performance when leading close home in valuable Summer Hurdle over C&D (good) in July; 6lb higher today but confirmed his wellbeing with a good Flat run last month; probably won't be far away.

7/2

3rd

3

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Cavern Club

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Never better on Flat than when winning over C&D (soft) in June, coming from the rear with the first two finishing 6l clear; 4lb higher today but that was followed by a hurdling career best, when winning a good prize on good ground six weeks ago, so he's on a roll.

5/2

Form: 22-704

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Unraced here; last won in March 2023; down the weights, significant ability remains and stable among the winners, but other runners are preferred.
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3rd

3

(7)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:13 Kempton (AW)

Barenboim

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Kickstarted 2026 with C&D win in January but his more recent form is far less encouraging, last of nine at Chester (2m) last time; others are preferred.

40/1

9th

4

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Barenboim

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Six-time AW winner, most recently off today's mark in January; struggled when back on turf this month, though, and ground slower than good will be a serious worry here.

33/1

8th

3

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newbury

Barenboim

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Tom Dascombe

Just 1lb above his last winning mark, but is 6-31 on the AW and 0-18 on turf, including six starts over hurdles; others more solid.

20/1

10/1

Form: 017352

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Eighth of nine last September on his only run at this track; May win was over 1m4f but he's run with credit over 2m on two of his last three starts, so enters the each-way calculations.
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4th

7

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:55 Goodwood

Gallant Lion

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Struggled over 1m at Southwell last month but relished the step back up in trip when winning at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; still fairly treated on his old form off this 3lb higher mark and has claims.

100/30

1st

7

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Gallant Lion

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

1m2f win here (good to firm) kicked off a four-timer in 2023 for Tony Carroll but he took a while to rediscover his level before scoring at Chepstow (1m4f, good; first-time blinkers) for this yard one year ago; raced mainly over further without success since and latest start over 1m can be written off; handy mark and he's not discounted on just his second visit to Brighton.

9/1

11th

5

(1)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Gallant Lion

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Beaten 11l when fifth in a maiden hurdle at Hereford three weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for his win at Chepstow (1m4f, good) last May but will likely find this trip on the sharp side on his switch back to the Flat (all wins over 1m2f or further).

14/1

8/1

Form: -35082 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
First visit here; 2m win at Haydock off a 1lb higher mark last August; has run creditably in three of her five starts this term, including when second at Carlisle 18 days ago, so has an each-way chance.
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2nd

1

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 5

16:35 Catterick

Arrange

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Martin Todhunter

Latest of four wins came in August 2024; hasn't figured in two runs this year, at York and Thirsk, and although she takes a drop in grade others are more compelling.

2/1

6th

13

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Arrange

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Last won in August 2024; placed in three of eight starts last term and it was a hot race in which she was well beaten at York (40-1) on 2026 return; 15lb below peak mark but others seem to be banging on the door more loudly.

40/1

11th

14

(13)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Arrange

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Twice runner-up over 2m from five visits here, plus fourth of 20 in this race in 2024; ran creditably over 1m4f on 2025 return and is 11lb lower for this reappearance, but others seem to be banging on the door more loudly.

20/1

20/1

Form: 53525

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Gelded before his second of four in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) in July and that's his best form, but tailed off when making most at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to soft) ten days later; others look more solid.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(5)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Little Saver

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Ran well when second of four in a 1m4f handicap at Newmarket in July; tailed off over 1m6f and 2m on his last two starts; carries risk.

16/1

7th

12

(9)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Little Saver

8st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Gelded before his second of four in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) in July and that's his best form, but tailed off when making most at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to soft) ten days later; others look more solid.

20/1

5

(4)

28th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 5

15:15 Yarmouth

Little Saver

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Gelded before his last outing, he showed improvement on his handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when second of four at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) 10 days ago; step up in trip should suit and holds claims.

9/2

Form: 5-7986

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
7f win for Joseph O'Brien last autumn and comparable form at 1m; no impact in his four runs for current yard (over 7f twice, then 5f and hooded over 1m4f) and now he tries another new trip.
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8th

9

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

Montpellier Green

9st 1lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Ian Williams

Useful 2yo for Joseph O'Brien but he struggled last season at trips ranging from 5f to 2m; has dropped a long way in the weights but he's now 1-16 and needs a major revival after 202 days off.

16/1

Form: 3180/6

Last run: 83 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Unraced here; tailed off lame in the 2023 Northumberland Plate on final start for Keith Dalgleish (same owners); has plenty of stamina in the pedigree and stuck on from last to a respectable sixth in nine-runner handicap at Goodwood (2m, soft) on return this June; dropped 2lb and should be able to build on that run with improved fitness levels today.
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15th

4

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 105y

13:18 Down Royal

Good Show

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Won twice early in Flat career for Keith Dalgleish; missed all of 2024 and failed to recapture best form in five runs for Andrew Balding last year; big price on Irish/hurdling debut at Thurles; unlikely to feature.

50/1

9th

3

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 34y

14:17 Thurles

Good Show

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Won twice early in Flat career for Keith Dalgleish; missed all of 2024 and failed to recapture best form in five runs for Andrew Balding last year; rated 79 at season's end; others have stronger credentials.

20/1

5th

5

(2)

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:44 Nottingham

Good Show

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Long layoff before he stuck on from last into a respectable sixth in nine-runner handicap at Goodwood (2m, soft; 7lb lower today) this June; seemingly found 14.5f too short at Doncaster next time (not disgraced) but his 2m run at Ascot 12 days ago was pretty disappointing.

5/1

Non-runners

Give It To Me Oj, Ruler Legend, Green Team, Cracker Star

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Payout
Exacta £24.40
Straight Forecast £23.75
Tricast £55.41
Trifecta £84.00

Selections

Daily Mail:

Cavern Club

RP RATINGS:

Percy Shelley

The Times:

Give It To Me Oj

SPOTLIGHT:

Good Show

POSTDATA:

It's All About You

D Express:

Give It To Me Oj

Daily Mirror:

Cavern Club

The Sun:

Cavern Club

The Star:

Cavern Club

Daily Record:

Cavern Club

The Guardian:

Good Show

TOPSPEED:

Percy Shelley

NEWMARKET:

Percy Shelley

Telegraph:

Percy Shelley