September 12 / 16.20 Chester

16.20

Good

Livescorebet Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 0m 6f 17y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Livescorebet Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 598391 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a drop in grade when winning easily in reapplied cheekpieces at Kempton (6f AW; 100-30) last week; 5lb penalty effectively negated by claiming rider here, and he's well poised to attack from an inside berth; the one to beat.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(5)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Dapper Valley

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Showed a good strike-rate during his spells with James Owen; effective on AW but holds weak claims on his two turf efforts for current yard.

33/1

7th

8

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Yarmouth

Dapper Valley

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Returned from spell in UAE with two wins (6f/5f) for James Owen in spring but was sold in July then well beaten (albeit in a competitive race) for new stable at York (5.3f, good) last month; sports refitted tongue-tie/cheekpieces here; has a point to prove.

33/1

Form: -50706

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on debut at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) in June 2023; has contested stronger races than this recently, including in Racing League at Yarmouth and Chepstow (5f); eased a further 2lb since Beverley a fornight ago; heads back over 6f with first-time cheekpieces replacing regular hood.
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7th

3

(9)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:37 Redcar

Emperors Son

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Hard to predict and was down the field at Pontefract last time but he finished runner-up over C&D (good) on his penultimate run; has claims if he can bounce back again and his last win was off a similar mark at Hamilton in June.

10/1

8th

8

(12)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Emperors Son

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Of interest on his best form for the Faheys and he has shaped with promise in 5f handicaps for his new stable on his last two starts; one to consider off this mark.

8/1

2nd

2

(2)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:41 Redcar

Emperors Son

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Scored off just 1lb lower at Hamilton (6f, good) in June on his penultimate start for the Faheys and he stepped forward on his second start for this yard when beaten 3l at Ayr (5f, good to soft) on Thursday; may do better again.

12/1

Form: 169670 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Most effective on AW (4-25) and was beaten 15l (tenth) in the Grey Horse handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; 40-1) last month; needs this change of headgear - has won in first-time blinkers previously - to spark a revival; easing mark but poorly drawn.
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3

(10)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Grenham Bay

9st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Most effective on AW (4-25) and was beaten 15l (tenth) in the Grey Horse handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; 40-1) last month; needs this change of headgear - has won in first-time blinkers previously - to spark a revival; easing mark but poorly drawn.

25/1

10

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Grenham Bay

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Close third in this last year (good) and he won twice at Kempton (6f, AW) in the winter; below par on his last two starts but runs off his last winning mark and is not written off.

16/1

7th

4

(4)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Grenham Bay

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

In good form at Kempton over the winter, winning twice in blinkers; had a three-month break prior to his midfield finish at Salisbury last month; should be happier back on AW and with blinkers back on (wore cheekpieces latest); solid contender.

4/1

Form: 373280 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
AW regular (6-36); in the mix at Southwell and Chelmsford (6f) mid-summer but has lost her way lately; she is fairly treated though, and was placed on her last turf start at Wetherby (5.5f) in June, so it'll be interesting to see what she makes of Chester.
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4th

10

(7)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Daytona Lady

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

Hold-up mare who's become hard to win with, taking just one of her last 29; again gave her running against her own sex over C&D a fortnight ago but will need to better that.

12/1

3rd

2

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daytona Lady

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Three of her eight wins have come over C&D, the latest in April off a 1lb lower mark; on a competitive mark now back down to Class 6 and returned to AW; will need luck from stall 1 but she's one to take seriously.

7/1

Form: 932640 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
No turf win since May 2022; has posted some decent efforts at Newmarket (6f, both tracks) this season, none better than when runner-up in June; cheekpieces are yet to elicit improvement but this appears a better option than Southwell (tenth of 14) last time; easing mark.
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6

(8)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Royal Musketeer

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

No turf win since May 2022; has posted some decent efforts at Newmarket (6f, both tracks) this season, none better than when runner-up in June; cheekpieces are yet to elicit improvement but this appears a better option than Southwell (tenth of 14) last time; easing mark.

16/1

10th

7

(13)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Royal Musketeer

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

He is on a competitive mark and has a course win on his record (7f); not beaten far at Newmarket this month when tried in cheekpieces for the first time; wide draw but he's not ruled out.

5/1

2

(9)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

Royal Musketeer

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Steph Hollinshead

Twice placed on the two courses here before his effort petered out tamely at Haydock two weeks ago; returning here has to rate a positive, as might the addition of cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 056632 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Close to her last winning mark (6f, Carlisle) and has knocked at the door at Beverley (5f, soft; third) and Hamilton (6f, good to soft; runner-up) on her last two starts; that latest effort was given a boost with Gizelles Izzy (third) winning at Carlisle on Tuesday; one of the likeliest candidates.
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15

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Wichahpi

9st 5lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Chased home Annie Edson Taylor at Hamilton last month but two lesser efforts have followed; others hold more obvious claims.

12/1

9

(1)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:38 Leicester

Wichahpi

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Not had a lot of luck of late, latterly when anticipating the start and slowly away at Chester ten days ago; has a C&D autumn win to her name and goes on the shortlist for a yard in decent nick.

8/1

7

(6)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Wichahpi

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Close to her last winning mark (6f, Carlisle) and has knocked at the door at Beverley (5f, soft; third) and Hamilton (6f, good to soft; runner-up) on her last two starts; that latest effort was given a boost with Gizelles Izzy (third) winning at Carlisle on Tuesday; one of the likeliest candidates.

9/2

Form: 710675 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Both wins on the Kempton Polytrack (6f) and his turf mark - 6lb lower - reflects that synthetics proficiency; had excuses (too free and not clear run) over 7f at Kempton last week but this represents a totally different challenge back at 6f around a tight, left-handed track.
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1st

1

(2)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Iconic Times

10st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

Following a two-month break he returned to form and landed a gamble in reapplied cheekpieces (retained) at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last Thursday; he's never finished better than seventh on turf and the surface switch is a concern, but he'll be tough to beat if reproducing anything like his latest form.

4/6

1st

2

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

Iconic Times

9st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

Both wins have been over 6f at Kempton when trained by Heather Main; yet to build on his debut for this yard but is now down to a career-low mark; steps back up in trip and cheekpieces return (worn once previously).

14/1

Form: 614089 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won off this mark at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in April and fared okay back over 6f there (fourth) next time; however, he has scarcely managed to beat a rival in his last three appearances (5f-7f) which suggests that he'll find life tough, particularly from this wide draw.
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2

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Danzart

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Met trouble in running in a messy C&D handicap two weeks ago; on a dangerous mark if this sets up more favourably.

12/1

3

(6)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Danzart

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stella Barclay

Won off a 2lb higher mark at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in April before finishing fourth there over 6f next time; however he's been down the field in four starts since (5f-7f); back on AW.

20/1

9

(9)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Danzart

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stella Barclay

Won off this mark at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in April and fared okay back over 6f there (fourth) next time; however, he has scarcely managed to beat a rival in his last three appearances (5f-7f) which suggests that he'll find life tough, particularly from this wide draw.

40/1

Form: 60815- D

Last run: 319 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Last three wins were on AW (6f, Southwell and Newcastle); absent since finishing fifth of eight at Southwell (6f) last October; is poorly drawn, so monitor only on first start for local trainer Lisa Williamson.
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7th

14

(13)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Secret Road

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Scored three times, for two yards, in the early part of 2026; not in the same form since, latterly for another new stable; revival needed.

40/1

9th

9

(10)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Road

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Six of his eight wins have been on the AW, the most recent coming in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield (1m) in March on his first start for Laura Mongan; down the field in two outings for this stable, however, and others have stronger claims; hood on and cheekpieces discarded.

25/1

8th

4

(8)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:46 Catterick

Secret Road

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Not won on turf since his Irish days and tends to stick to the AW now; ordinary debut for his new yard recently, having been picked up for 2,000gns, and isn't obviously fancied.

33/1

Form: 223239 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Wolverhampton specialist; consistency had been his forte this year (form figures 2322323) until a lesser effort in a Class 2 at Brighton (6f, good) latest; has the best of the draw but that still mightn't be enough to gain a first turf win; others more convincing.
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4th

14

(2)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:50 Bath

My Boy Jack

8st 5lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Has only won on the AW and now 0-28 on turf after his close third behind two of these 11 days ago; however, that was a good effort down the centre of the track.

14/1

3rd

9

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

My Boy Jack

9st 0lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Poor strike-rate, including 0-27 on turf; would need a major pace collapse to win over this trip.

12/1

Non-runners

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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dapper Valley

Daily Mirror:

Wichahpi

The Times:

Emperor's Son

The Star:

Wichahpi

RP RATINGS:

Dapper Valley

POSTDATA:

Dapper Valley

NEWMARKET:

Dapper Valley

Telegraph:

Dapper Valley

The Guardian:

Dapper Valley

Daily Mail:

Dapper Valley

D Express:

Dapper Valley

The Sun:

Dapper Valley

Daily Record:

Dapper Valley