September 20 / 16.45 Chester

16.45

Soft

Tribal Society Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 6f 87y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Tribal Society Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

Form: 99/4-6

Last run: 126 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Unraced here; has won once on Flat and over hurdles but pretty disappointing overall and makes limited appeal on most performances; off since May and is probably best watched on return for new yard; blinkers removed.
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1st

6

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Ruler Legend

8st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Has been running well, and winning, over hurdles so fitness won't be an issue on this return to Flat action and has the form to feature off this mark; versatile ground-wise and there are no stamina issues.

8/1

3rd

6

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:05 Southwell

Ruler Legend

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gary Hanmer

Ended last season in excellent form, winning twice at Market Rasen (2m/2m2f, good), and his second at Market Rasen (2m, good) 12 days ago was another good effort; should be fine over this longer trip; respected.

7/2

2nd

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Ruler Legend

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gary Hanmer

Ended last season in excellent form, winning twice here (2m/2m2f) on good ground, and is probably still on a workable mark; big chance.

6/5

Form: 173525

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Five wins over middle distances and latest was at Chepstow (1m4f, good) in May; placed a couple of times over staying trips since then but he weakened over 2m here last time; now drops back in trip/grade but he needs to step up again after that last run.
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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

Form: 3213D66

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Versatile 5yo who won at Carlisle (1m3f, soft) in July and was good third over 2m at York (good to soft) next time; looks interesting on that form but he's been well held in last two starts and needs to get back on track.
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2nd

1

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Chester

Fast Fred

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Phillip Makin

Drops back in trip/grade having never landed a blow in the Northumberland Vase last time; broadly consistent otherwise this term and won at Musselburgh (12.5f) in April; 4lb higher now, though.

13/2

13th

15

(15)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Fast Fred

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Disappointing on penultimate start but in good form over 1m4f otherwise this year, with the first of those runs at this track; tried 2m twice last summer and ran well on first occasion despite racing freely; needs to raise his game again, though.

22/1

4th

7

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Fast Fred

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Disappointing behind Letsbefrank at Hamilton a fortnight ago but in good form otherwise this year, with two close seconds sandwiching a win at Musselburgh (1m4f, good); no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance.

10/1

Form: 353143

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Added to his two bumper wins when making all on the Flat at Southwell (2m, AW) in July; well held in both runs since but he ran into an improver when third at Kempton last time and he's still unexposed in this sphere; not ruled out back in trip.
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4th

2

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Dino Bellagio

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald McCain

Made all in a big field here (2m) last July and he's on a handy mark on last season's best efforts; however, he's been well beaten on both outings this year and needs to turn things around.

7/1

5th

6

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Dino Bellagio

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Donald McCain

Made all to win by 5l on heavy ground here (1m6f) in September and will warrant consideration if conditions become similarly testing today but his seasonal debut was disappointing and he's not one to rely upon.

20/1

3rd

3

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Dino Bellagio

9st 10lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Donald McCain

Two-time bumper winner (soft/good) who made all in Flat handicaps on Tapeta (1m6f) and turf (2m, heavy) in the second half of last year; ended last season on a low note but he still has scope for further progress and needs watching in market on his return.

4/1

Form: /97602

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Triple winner in France and latest was in 2023; record of 0-13 under both codes in Britain but he was only just caught off a reduced mark here (2m, good) last Friday; only 1lb higher on this drop back in trip and has leading claims if he can repeat that form.
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1st

4

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

15:20 Market Rasen

No More Bolero

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: James Owen

Race-fit off the Flat when a battling winner over a little shorter at Worcester a month ago (visor back on) and looks a good thing to give his running once more off 4lb higher; respected.

5/4

1st

2

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:47 Worcester

No More Bolero

11st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: James Owen

Easy winner over hurdles at Ludlow (2m, good) last November and he recorded his fourth Flat win when scoring at Bath (2m1f, good to firm) in April; wasn't beaten far back there 12 days ago and he still has potential for further progress in this sphere; interesting contender back over hurdles.

5/2

6th

1

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Bath

No More Bolero

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: James Owen

Scored over hurdles last November and recorded his first win on the Flat in Britain, at this track (2m1f, good to firm) in April off 4lb lower; good second at Ripon subsequently but finished last of six back there (2m, good) after slipping on the bend on the first circuit last month; swaps a visor for blinkers and may be worth forgiving latest run.

4/1

Form: 498505 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his York win (2m, good to soft) last summer but he's been generally disappointing since; his latest fifth at Haydock wasn't bad but he was beaten miles at Newcastle on his penultimate run and others are more convincing.
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6th

3

(4)

8th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 6

20:00 Pontefract

Zimmerman

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Should be well handicapped and has run well in defeat with cheekpieces added (joining regular tongue-tie) in last two races, behind Laravie in the penultimate one; surprising to see the blinkers back on.

11/2

3rd

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Zimmerman

11st 1lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Solid effort when second of eight at Catterick ten days ago (2m, good; first run in this combination of accessories); should remain competitive.

11/2

2nd

2

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Zimmerman

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

The odd sign of spark last season and he may have needed his recent comeback run; down to a dangerous mark but this 7yo has been regressive and is winless since July 2024; cheekpieces return for first time since last May.

6/1

Form: -32100

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Recorded her fourth AW win when scoring at Lingfield (1m5f) in April, but she's struggled in both runs since and latest was in Chester Plate in May; drops back in trip/grade on her return but she's 0-7 on turf and needs a major revival.
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8

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dance Time

8st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

All six wins have come on AW but she is still 3lb above her last winning mark; her recent third at Carlisle (1m6f, good) was encouraging but she needs to step up more to win again.

8/1

3rd

7

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:20 Carlisle

Dance Time

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

6-19 on AW but 0-11 on turf; comes here after two down-the-field runs in blinkers (now removed) at Chester last month (1m4f/2m); not the most obvious answer.

14/1

16/1

Form: 7-6868 CD

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
C&D winner (good to soft) but he's been beaten 19l or more in his four runs here this season; the handicapper has cut him some slack but he needs a big turnaround after a break.
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9th

5

(11)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Oman

9st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Scored over C&D in December but all of his other wins have came on turf; exposed and others may have more in their lockers.

12/1

7th

3

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Chester

Oman

10st 0lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Tony Carroll

His five wins include two here, the second over this trip on fast ground in May 2024; versatile, though, for his latest win was over 1m1f at Goodwood last month (good to soft) and last run was when fourth over 7.5f here (soft); chance back up in trip.

5/1

Form: 334774 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner (1m4f/1m6f) during the winter but he's been well held in last four Flat runs and was never involved back over hurdles last time; down the list.
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8th

3

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Swinging London

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Mackie

Five wins on AW, including at Southwell (1m6f) last time; may remain competitive but looks by no means guaranteed to follow up, being 0-15 in Flat turf events; just 1-20 over hurdles.

6/1

1st

3

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Swinging London

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: John Mackie

Dual C&D winner; beaten 2l when fourth of six here last month and he was unfortunate not to go even closer when fourth of 12 at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft; short of room late on) 16 days ago; switches back to the AW with a good chance.

7/4

4th

3

(7)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Swinging London

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Mackie

Returned to the Flat with respectable fourth of six at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last month but is still 3lb higher than for narrow AW win last autumn, and his Flat turf strike-rate is 0-14.

10/1

Form: 142822

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won a Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) in January and has finished runner-up in three of her five handicaps including at Salisbury (1m6f, good to soft) last month; should have more to offer at staying trips and this lightly raced 3yo is an interesting contender.
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7th

3

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Solar Pass

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Both wins on the AW but runner-up in five of her seven races on the grass, the last two over C&D; clearly on a high enough mark but looks sure to give her running.

13/8

2nd

5

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Solar Pass

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Dual AW winner (1m/1m4f); runner-up twice since upped to 2m, returned to turf and fitted with cheekpieces last month, more recently behind a progressive rival here (good; also suited by good to soft); good chance.

7/2

2nd

10

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Solar Pass

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Both wins have been on AW (latest in March) and her only run at this track did not go well, when favourite over 1m6f on heavy on final start last term; close second with first-time cheekpieces at Goodwood (2m, good) on latest outing, however, is a notable positive.

4/1

Form: 316284 D

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Triple AW winner (1m6f/2m) for current yard but he can miss the break and has struggled on Polytrack and Tapeta in last two starts; still lightly raced on turf but has some questions to answer back in this sphere.
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7th

2

(11)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

Alex The Great

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Regressive 6yo who has not run on the Flat since midfield finish in 1m6f Wolverhampton handicap in April; ran okay in two handicap hurdles last month but others have more pressing claims.

16/1

5th

6

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:40 Stratford

Alex The Great

10st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tony Carroll

Three-time AW winner (1m6f-2m) but he's been well held in four hurdle runs since April including a Worcester handicap (2m, good; 33-1); this stiffer stamina test could help but he needs to show a lot more.

14/1

6th

12

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Worcester

Alex The Great

10st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tony Carroll

Three-time AW winner (1m6f-2m); well beaten in three spins over hurdles; lowly rated for handicap debut but he needs a spark; stablemate of Strong As Steel.

25/1

Form: 851426

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has won twice (1m2f/1m4f) on good to soft this season; only 1lb higher than for his last success but he can race freely and he didn't seem to get home when upped to 1m6f at Haydock last time.
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9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:32 Nottingham

Run Of Luck

8st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Ed de Giles

On a winning mark and won't mind the forecast rain but he hasn't convinced with his stamina in two attempts at this trip.

12/1

13

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Run Of Luck

8st 13lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ed de Giles

Front-runner who has won twice (1m2f/1m4f) on good to soft this season; only 1lb higher than for his last success but he can race freely and he didn't seem to get home when upped to 1m6f at Haydock last time.

8/1

9

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:32 Haydock

Run Of Luck

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed de Giles

Front-runner who won twice (1m2f/1m4f) on good to soft this season; not sure to get 1m6f, as he raced freely to set up a clear lead at Carlisle last time but he also rallied that day to finish a creditable second; needs a second look.

7/1

Form: 46550

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo but she's struggled in most of her runs including two staying handicaps (1m6f/2m); dropped another 5lb but she needs a transformation with a visor now tried (wore cheekpieces last time).
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14

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Cheshire Belle

8st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Hugo Palmer

Lightly raced 3yo but she's struggled in most of her runs including two staying handicaps (1m6f/2m); dropped another 5lb but she needs a transformation with a visor now tried (wore cheekpieces last time).

14/1

10

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:32 Haydock

Cheshire Belle

8st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Hugo Palmer

Standout effort was her 6l sixth of 11 in a maiden at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) on second start; 14-1 when remote on handicap debut over 2m (good to firm) on latest; connections turn to cheekpieces.

16/1

5th

5

(4)

24th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:33 Newbury

Cheshire Belle

8st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Hugo Palmer

Middle-distance pedigree; standout effort in three maiden/novice events was a 6l sixth of 11 at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) on second start; now goes handicapping stepped up markedly in trip.

6/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £113.30
Straight Forecast £100.14
Tricast £1481.45
Trifecta £729.70

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Solar Pass

RP RATINGS:

Zimmerman

SPOTLIGHT:

No More Bolero

Daily Mail:

Oman

The Times:

Solar Pass

Telegraph:

Solar Pass

The Guardian:

Solar Pass

The Sun:

Solar Pass

NEWMARKET:

No More Bolero

The Star:

No More Bolero

Daily Record:

No More Bolero

TOPSPEED:

Zimmerman

POSTDATA:

Zimmerman

D Express:

Zimmerman

Daily Mirror:

Zimmerman