September 12 / 13.40 Chester

13.40

Good

ESL Export Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £9277.2
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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ESL Export Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.10
  • Place: £4.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000euros yearling; 11th foal; half-brother to six winners including King's Field (7f/1m; RPR 106), Balmoral Castle (1m-1m2f; 98), Queens Carriage (5f/6f; 90) and Kodicat (5f; 73); dam 5f 2yo/6f winner (76), half-sister to a Cheveley Park winner; considered only if lively in the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Moon Beginnings

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Loughnane

Lightly raced; sole win came over 7f at Chester last September and he's shown only the odd glimmer of promise in handicaps on AW and turf since; falling quickly in the weights but cheekpieces have a big job to do.

14/1

19th

4

(15)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Moon Beginnings

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

Record of 888 in handicaps (1m-1m2f) reflects his lack of progress since the novice performances that included a debut success in sole 7f attempt; however, this drop back in trip may prompt a resurgence.

25/1

8th

3

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Moon Beginnings

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Started his career with a win at Chester (7f, good) and a second at Southwell (1m, AW) last autumn; looked a useful prospect in those two runs but he's finished a well-held eighth in his two handicaps since; still unexposed but he needs improvement at this new trip.

8/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 335437

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Not seen to best effect over 6f on soft ground 11 days ago and now 0-14 but generally very consistent at a fair level in 7f-1m1f handicaps this year and has a good chance at the weights in this novice event.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

14

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Zarathos

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dylan Cunha

Finally got the job done in Windsor contest (1m, good to firm) last week and did it comfortably, opening his account at the 18th attempt; great chance under a penalty, provided he's in the same form back down in trip; due to go up 4lb in future.

9/2

1st

2

(3)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Zarathos

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dylan Cunha

0-17 but he's a consistent sort and posted a solid fourth of 12 in 1m Wetherby handicap 11 days ago; ought to be thereabouts again.

9/2

Form: 4232

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
In the frame all four starts, most recently when clear second of four behind warm favourite at Musselburgh (1m, good) last month; has the inside draw and ought to be suited by the drop back in trip; big player.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(8)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Magic Boy

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Runner-up to an odds-on favourite in a C&D maiden (40-1) last June and mostly competitive since; made the breakthrough in a tight finish at Redcar (7f, Class 5, good; 28-1) last November; 2lb higher for seasonal reappearance, representing an in-form trainer.

8/1

1st

12

(8)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Magic Boy

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Shaped okay in his qualifying races but his handicap debut at Catterick (7f, good) was a backward step and went off 20-1.

20/1

Form: -45865

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden who showed some fair form for Andrew Balding but left that stable after a disappointing 7f run in June and has been safely held in two sprint handicaps for new yard; back up in trip here; needs to get career back on track.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister McGregor

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Mullineaux

Yet to get his head in front and tried in different headgear when only ninth in 5f Nottingham handicap two weeks ago; headgear is changed again now.

11/1

9th

10

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Mister McGregor

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Inconsistent 23-race maiden who has finished out the back at Wolverhampton and Thirsk in his last two runs; visor is now tried and he needs a major revival on this drop back in trip.

33/1

14th

12

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Mister McGregor

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

0-22 and he beat just two in 6f classified event at Wolverhampton last time; blinkers are now tried on this unreliable sort.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
60,000gns yearling; eighth foal; gelded half-brother to five winners including Cry Havoc (6f/7f; RPR 97), Charming Guest (5f-6f; 80) and Mad Rose (6.5f AW 2yo; 65); dam 7f 2yo winner (85); makes debut in a run-of-the-mill contest but stable is not known for winning newcomers.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Hes Our Cracker

10st 5lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Jennie Candlish

Cheekpieces had a positive effect early in the year and he switches to a first-time hood tonight off the back of a below-par effort at Leicester; should be happier back on the AW under Freddie Robson, who's currently a combined 2-7 under both codes.

12/1

12th

1

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Leicester

Hes Our Cracker

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jennie Candlish

Off the mark at the sixth attempt when landing a Chelmsford handicap (1m2f, AW) last month; justified support with that convincing win but he was only fifth of ten in his follow-up bid at Wolverhampton (9.4f); has bit to prove again after that and he's struggled in two previous runs on turf.

4/1

5th

1

(7)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes Our Cracker

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Cheekpieces retained and finished off strongly to score at Chelmsford (1m2f; 7-1; with Beachborough Girl third) 25 days ago; 3lb higher, with George Wood taking over in the saddle; obvious chance.

3/1

Form: 2-2435

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Looked promising when placed on both Irish starts in the autumn (6f/1m) but is yet to match that level of form after four runs for new stable this year; managed only fifth of seven on recent handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, AW) and needs first-time cheekpieces to prompt a better effort.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(11)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inns Of Fear

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Yet to win and below best on last three starts, including in blinkers last time (cheekpieces now refitted); back up in trip from wide draw with something to prove.

10/1

4th

3

(2)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Inns Of Fear

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: George Boughey

Eight-race maiden who managed only fifth of nine when back in a handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 12 days ago; drops from Class 4 today but this a competitive Class 5; sports refitted tongue-tie and first-time blinkers for return to 7f; others have more pressing claims.

16/1

10

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Newmarket

Inns Of Fear

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Best form was the two runs in Ireland late last year; 0-5 for current yard and only fifth of seven in a 1m handicap before running poorly last week in a 7f novice (tried cheekpieces); effective at 6f but others are safer.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 42

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seemed to better his low-key debut when second of five behind 1-14 favourite at Redcar (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago but that race was slowly run and the value of the form is questionable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Token Love

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Yet to score but he went close at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) in December and was only beaten 3l despite finishing in midfield at Nottingham (8.5f, good; Powerful Response third) on his return three weeks ago; shaped well that day (hit the front before fading) and he's a candidate to build on that despite being drawn widest.

6/1

7th

9

(5)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Token Love

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Inconsistent seven-race maiden; raised his game with a close second in Wolverhampton handicap (9.4f) in December, but he faded on his return visit four weeks later; still has potential but he needs to step up again after 99 days off.

10/1

10th

12

(7)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Token Love

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Has hinted at ability but didn't show enough on handicap debut at Redcar to suggest he's the one to be on at this trip for AW debut.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £35.30
Straight Forecast £27.90
Trifecta £70.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Magic Boy

TOPSPEED:

Zarathos

NEWMARKET:

Inns Of Fear

Daily Mirror:

Zarathos

The Sun:

Zarathos

RP RATINGS:

Magic Boy

POSTDATA:

Magic Boy

The Times:

Magic Boy

Telegraph:

Magic Boy

The Guardian:

Magic Boy

Daily Mail:

Magic Boy

D Express:

Magic Boy

The Star:

Magic Boy

Daily Record:

Magic Boy