September 12 / 16.55 Chester

16.55

Good

Livescorebet Handicap (Div II)

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

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.80
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 847565 C BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Posted a career-best when winning in first-time blinkers over 5f here (good; from 11lb higher) last August; mixed this season, mostly downhill since fourth to Copper Knight over 5f here (soft) in June; 2lb lower than when a beaten favourite (Redcar) latest; low draw helpful.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Balon DOr

9st 1lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

0-6 on AW for new stable since the autumn but took good step back in right direction when close fourth at Lingfield (5f) last month and will be suited by this return to 6f on turf; interesting.

10/1

12

(12)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Dow

All three wins came on turf when trained by Hugo Palmer, the most recent at Chester in September; 0-12 on the AW but he did post a solid effort when a 1l fourth of seven at Lingfield (5f, AW) 28 days ago; steps back up in trip.

12/1

4th

3

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Both handicap wins on turf at Chester (5f and 6f); no great shakes on this track for new yard since November but he's dropped 9lb in that time and there was the glimmer of a revival here last time when back from a break; not ruled out.

12/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 468951

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Joined this trainer for 21,000gns in July and immediately recouped some of that outlay when making all at Chelmsford (1m; 25-1) four weeks ago; hasn't had too many opportunities on turf (0-4) and is handicapped accordingly, 6lb lower than revised AW mark; handily drawn with Hollie Doyle booked.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Giant

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ian Williams

All three wins have been on AW (7f/1m); good second over 6f at Windsor (good to firm) last month and he had a near-miss over C&D (good) on Friday night; hard to rule out another big run but this is a quick turnaround and he's 6lb out of the weights.

8/1

2nd

6

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

Giant

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ian Williams

Three-time AW winner; 0-10 on turf but has made the frame off today's mark twice in recent weeks (6f/7f, good to firm) and has good draw here; probably won't be far away.

6/1

4th

1

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Giant

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

All three wins have been on the AW (7f/1m), the most recent at Chelmsford last August, but he returned to form at Windsor (6f, good to firm) ten days ago, finishing well to be second of 11; won't mind the step back up in trip and he's shortlisted.

13/2

10/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 702255 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
2lb higher than when scoring in a first-time hood at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in June, and twice runner-up (Beverley and Bath) since; would also have gone close but for meeting trouble on penultimate start so, granted in-running luck, could have a say.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

South Shore

10st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Made it 2-2 for new trainer Robert Cowell when comfortably seeing off eight rivals at Wolverhampton (5f) last week; effectively 7lb higher here but it doesn't look enough to stop him in his current mood.

13/8

1st

2

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

South Shore

10st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Ex-Ruth Carr; won at Windsor on last week's stable debut (5f, good to firm); could go well despite the penalty but has yet to win in nine attempts on AW.

5/4

1st

6

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

South Shore

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

1-1 at Windsor, thanks to a 6f handicap in 2024, and also scored at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) last June; overall strike-rate is 2-29 but usually thereabouts and each-way claims on this first start since leaving Ruth Carr.

5/1

20/1

Form: 576608 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Most proficient on soft and, broadly speaking, hasn't had his conditions since winning back-to-back at Catterick (6f) last October; fast-easing mark - down 10lb in last three starts - a plus, as is the form of his trainer Tim Easterby, but a wide draw is a significant negative.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

16

(11)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Count Dorsay

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2024 with a pair of soft-ground 6f wins at Catterick, the second of them off 13lb higher; handicapper has held the upper hand this year but conditions will suit and he helps form a strong hand for Tim Easterby.

12/1

Form: 314523 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made all at Wolverhampton (5f, Class 6) in February and has progressed since; runner-up to Twirler at Windsor in July, she was doing her best work late at Newmarket (6f; third) recently; goes well for the 7lb claimer Ashley Lewis; chance from 1lb higher.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Sarafina Mshairi

9st 12lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Signed off for 2025 with 6f success here in October; looked rusty after seven months off when ninth of ten in 5f Windsor handicap last month; should strip sharper here.

8/1

9th

12

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Sarafina Mshairi

9st 1lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Both wins have been on Tapeta and latest was at Southwell (6f) in her final run last season; 4lb higher on her return but she's still lightly raced on turf and should be unfazed by this drop back in trip; needs watching in market.

8/1

14/1

Form: 631166 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back wins at Windsor and Epsom (6f) in July but the handicapper seems to have her measure again judged on recent evidence, weakening into sixth in a Class 2 at Brighton (6f, good) 12 days ago; first visit to Chester.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Twirler

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Has a point to prove after running poorly in recent Newbury race won by Rage Of Thunder but was in good form beforehand, most notably when winning at Windsor (6f, good to firm); contender if quickly back on song.

12/1

11th

2

(13)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Twirler

10st 2lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Overcame trouble in running to win at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month and another good run when second under James Glennon at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) since; solid claims.

4/1

2nd

3

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Goodwood

Twirler

9st 11lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Exposed six-time winner who did well to overcome trouble in running at Windsor one month ago (6f, good to firm; 4lb lower); unraced here but she's an Epsom winner on good to soft.

7/1

Form: 854444 D BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
No win since justifying favouritism at Nottingham (6f, good to firm; from 9lb higher) in June 2023; fourth all four starts this season (5f-7f), marginally his best effort coming here (7f) when beaten under 2l by Rogue Dynasty on penultimate start; likely to give his running.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(5)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Winter Crown

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Over two years since his last success but he retains some ability and begins life with his new stable off a lowly mark (left Julie Camacho for £7,000 last month); others appeal more.

20/1

1st

10

(5)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Winter Crown

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Over two years since his last success but he retains some ability and begins life with his new stable off a lowly mark (left Julie Camacho for £7,000 last month); others appeal more.

20/1

5

(1)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

15:25 Redcar

Winter Crown

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

His last win was in June 2023 but that was off 12lb higher at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) and he's run several good races this season; wasn't beaten far with visor added at Southwell last time and he's in the mix back on turf.

11/2

Form: 195-62 CD

Last run: 235 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Finished fast off a strong pace when winning this from a similar mark last year (heavy); bounced back from three lesser efforts to go close on Tapeta at Wolverhampton (6f; runner-up, beaten a head) in January; off since, so fitness must be taken on trust; consult the market.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(10)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

11st 1lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Won a Chester handicap on heavy ground in September 2024 but mainly below form since (finished last of seven over C&D last week); well handicapped but has plenty to prove.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Poor strike-rate over the last four years and current mark reflects a decline in his form; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

6th

5

(2)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Hallowed Time

10st 12lb

J: Miss Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Went close at Wolverhampton last January and now 8lb lower; however, he's hard to fancy on his recent form and is unproven at this trip.

7/1

Form: 673032 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Healthy 10-82 strike-rate on AW but still seeking first turf win (0-28); runner-up at this track previously (August 2021), a position he also occupied in a Class 6 classified at Ffos Las (6f, good to soft; caught late on) 15 days ago; widest drawn; better to focus elsewhere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Lisa Williamson

18 months since his last win but he is fully effective over C&D and he ran well for third here when last seen in January; this might not be the time to catch him.

16/1

3rd

9

(6)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Lisa Williamson

All ten wins have been on AW including five at this track; runner-up off 2lb higher over C&D in September but it has been tough going since and others look safer.

33/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lisa Williamson

Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level.

12/1

Form: 915522 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Fourth, nearest at the finish, to Hallowed Time in this last year; back with James Owen again and arrives in the midst of a productive spell, recent second-place finishes (visored) to add to earlier wins at Yarmouth and Brighton (7f); can often miss the break though, which isn't ideal at Chester.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(8)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

B Associates

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Two wins in 7f classified events last month; runner-up in his last two completed starts; unseated rider early at Chester on Friday; each-way shout but hardly an unknown quantity.

8/1

10

(7)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:55 Chester

B Associates

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Fourth, nearest at the finish, to Hallowed Time in this last year; back with James Owen again and arrives in the midst of a productive spell, recent second-place finishes (visored) to add to earlier wins at Yarmouth and Brighton (7f); can often miss the break though, which isn't ideal at Chester.

5/1

2nd

3

(8)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:58 Lingfield (AW)

B Associates

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Nine of his ten wins have been on turf and he came from off the pace when good second off this mark at Brighton (6f; first-time visor) last month; has claims if he can repeat that form but he's 1-12 on AW and that success was in a claimer.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £37.60
Straight Forecast £26.68
Tricast £103.70
Trifecta £164.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

B Associates

The Guardian:

Hallowed Time

LAMBOURN:

Sarafina Mshairi

D Express:

South Shore

SPOTLIGHT:

Giant

Telegraph:

Balon d'Or

Daily Mirror:

Winter Crown

The Times:

Sarafina Mshairi

The Star:

South Shore

RP RATINGS:

Giant

NEWMARKET:

B Associates

The Sun:

B Associates

Daily Mail:

Hallowed Time

Daily Record:

Hallowed Time