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

9th

8

(10)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Moon Beginnings

9st 8lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

0-8 since his winning debut here last September (7f); last two runs have also been here at about 7f and neither was wildly encouraging (in cheekpieces then an eyeshield); bit to prove, including stamina for this far.

12/1

8th

7

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Moon Beginnings

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Won a C&D novice on debut last September but he's 0-7 since; has run respectably at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) and Chester (7f, good to soft) in his last two runs but he needs to find more with eyeshields now tried.

10/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Zarathos

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Dylan Cunha

Won at Windsor (1m, good to firm) and York (7f, good) in May and he went close in his hat-trick bid at Epsom the following month; still looks feasibly treated on that form but he's gone off the boil in last two runs and needs to rediscover his spark.

12/1

10th

15

(9)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Zarathos

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dylan Cunha

He has taken it up a notch this season, winning at Windsor (1m, good to firm; made most) in May and beating 21 others under a penalty at York (7f, good) eight days later; fine second to Colombier at Epsom next time and his latest fifth in valuable Curragh handicap (1m) was respectable; has to be of interest again.

16/1

5th

6

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Zarathos

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Dylan Cunha

Progressive British raider arrives in excellent form; notched up successive handicap wins at Windsor (1m, gd-fm) and York (7f, good) and another fine effort on latest at Epsom (7f, gd-sft) when a neck runner-up off 85; 5lb higher here so will need to improve again but that's not impossible; top rider booked.

6/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(14)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Magic Boy

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Produced a strong finish to win a 6f handicap at York last month; strong in the betting back at York three weeks ago but could manage only seventh after his rider removed his blindfold late; still has handicapping scope.

8/1

7th

9

(12)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Magic Boy

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Nigel Tinkler

Well backed when coming from off the pace to beat 18 rivals over C&D 13 days ago; a 4lb rise doesn't look excessive; respected.

6/1

1st

20

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Magic Boy

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Nigel Tinkler

7f winner at Redcar last November; two solid efforts (6f/7f, good ground) last month but he will need more if he is to defy this mark.

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
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister McGregor

8st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

29-race maiden; runner-up in two classified races here this year (6f/7f) and may not have been suited by drop back to 5f in that grade a fortnight ago but makes only limited appeal for win purposes.

11/1

5th

6

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister McGregor

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Mullineaux

28-race maiden; second in a similar event over 7f here in June; well held in three handicaps since; opposed on the balance of probability.

10/1

8th

10

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Doncaster

Mister McGregor

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Michael Mullineaux

27-race maiden; placed in this same headgear combination at Wolverhampton and Chester (both 7f) before producing poor performance at Chester latest; opposed on the balance of probability.

12/1

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

4th

4

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Hes Our Cracker

10st 6lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Jennie Candlish

Cheekpieces seemed to have a positive effect early in the year, notably for a 1m2f win at Chelmsford under Freddie Robson; has lost his way since (cheekpieces off here) but is back on the mark he defied at Chelmsford so a revival wouldn't surprise in this uncompetitive race.

9/2

8th

5

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Hes Our Cracker

11st 0lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Jennie Candlish

Cheekpieces seemed to have a positive effect early in the year, notably for a 1m2f win on Chelmsford Polytrack, but he was soundly beaten in them on penultimate start and below form when hooded on latest; now he has cheekpieces plus a first-time tongue-tie; lightly raced but none too solid.

11/1

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

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
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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

3rd

8

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Token Love

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

0-10; sold out of the Greenall/Guerriero yard for 4,000gns in June; five-runner race at Nottingham (1m2f) eight days ago on stable debut was the third time he's finished second and another was on Wolverhampton Tapeta last December; place possibility.

13/2

2nd

2

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:10 Nottingham

Token Love

9st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

0-9; far from his only weak finish when fading back past Revich over 8.5f here in April, and sold out of the Greenall/Guerriero yard for 4,000gns following a similar effort on only run since; last home on sole 1m2f start.

6/1

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

+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