September 20 / 17.20 Chester

17.20

Soft

Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Extravaganza Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 1m 2f 70y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Extravaganza Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4-0954 D BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all four starts this season but seemingly back in good form when fourth at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) on Sunday, having persistently been denied a clear run; still on a good mark and will be suited by this move back up in trip; high on the list.
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15th

5

(16)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Empire Of Light

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Front-runner who completed a hat-trick when seeing off 12 rivals at Thirsk (1m, good) four weeks ago; the runner-up franked the form with a good second at Epsom last week, while reopposing third Frankie's Dream has also run well since; the draw hasn't been kind given his run style but it's likely his mark is still workable.

7/1

1st

9

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Empire Of Light

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

All three wins for this yard at about 1m2f on a wide range of surfaces, most recently when making a winning return to action at Haydock (made all, just hung on) in April; also effective at 1m but raised 4lb to a career-high mark; non-runner 2.55 York on Friday.

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 942262

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after six runs but went close on handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) in July and ran well in defeat behind odds-on favourite when back in novice company at Goodwood (1m2f, heavy) this month; evidently versatile regarding ground; probably won't be far away.
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7th

4

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Jupiter Ammon

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

11-race maiden; raced too freely in first-time cheekpieces (now removed) and flopped badly when warm favourite at Chester two months ago but the form of his close fourth at Newbury (1m2f, good) in April worked out well and he'll be dangerous here if all goes to plan after his short break.

7/2

9th

14

(4)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Jupiter Ammon

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Runner-up over about 1m2f on four of eight starts last year, including in two handicaps and one was at this track; disappointing when 4-7 in a novice event on reappearance but back-to-form fourth of 14 in 1m2f handicap at Newbury on latest start; place claims again and cheekpieces are added.

9/2

4th

9

(7)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Newbury

Jupiter Ammon

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Runner-up over about 1m2f on four of eight starts last year, including in two handicaps; close third on reappearance at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in early March but that was when 4-7 in a novice event and that disappointment heightens the concern over his lingering maiden status.

7/1

Form: 7-6803

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Didn't really fire on his three starts for Ed Walker this season, but took big step back in right direction and outran 80-1 odds when keeping on from the rear for third on recent stable debut at Haydock (1m2f, good); contender if able to build on that performance.
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3rd

6

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Worcester

Imperial Trooper

10st 12lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Just 1-18 on the Flat but showed fair form when placed twice over 1m2f this spring; should have a future over hurdles but he made a low-key start in this sphere over C&D (good; 20-1) last month; stablemate of Chemistry.

16/1

5th

5

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Worcester

Imperial Trooper

10st 13lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Just 1-18 on the Flat but showed fair form when placed twice over 1m2f this spring; can be competitive at this level if he takes well to hurdling at the first attempt.

16/1

14/1

Form: -18608

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Began this year with 7f AW win in January, but not much has gone to plan in his two outings since he returned from a break this summer; moves back up in trip with a bit to prove.
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7th

6

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Hes A Gentleman

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Five-time AW winner who was knocking on the door at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f) in his final two starts in the spring; only 1lb higher than for his last run but this is tougher back up in grade and he's 1-25 on turf; has some work to do from high draw after a break.

16/1

2nd

2

(3)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

One win (C&D) and three second-place finishes in six AW starts since October; front-running second, beaten a nose, over 8.6f here four weeks ago; in the mix again.

7/1

2nd

3

(1)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Won over C&D in 2023 but better known as a 7f performer now; safely held over that trip here on last two appearances and needs to up his game.

7/1

6/1

Form: 31-354

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Not quite at best on last couple of outings and not yet proven over this far, but was placed off 2lb higher on seasonal/stable debut at Ayr (1m, soft) in July and will be favoured if the ground remains soft.
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3rd

4

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Goodwood

Asteverdi

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

All three wins for Alice Haynes were on ground slower than good; had lost her way but the signs have been a tad more encouraging for James Owen and she's on a dangerous mark.

4/1

7th

7

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Asteverdi

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: James Owen

Triple winner for Alice Haynes including over C&D; went the wrong way in five runs for Hugo Palmer last season but she reappeared with a creditable third on stable debut at Musseburgh (1m, good) last month; that was off 2lb lower than for her last success and has claims if she can back that up.

5/1

3rd

5

(5)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Asteverdi

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Lightly raced last year and ended the season quietly, but she is 2lb below her last winning mark and, although off six months, she can go well fresh; well worth a market check now starting out for another new yard.

8/1

14/1

Form: 2-7327

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; seemed to respond well to cheekpieces when placed on consecutive 1m starts at Ffos Las this summer, but was safely held when upped to 1m2f at Haydock 16 days ago; now tries a visor.
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2nd

4

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Condotti

10st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Hugo Palmer

A maiden after 12 runs and not yet proven over this fair but gave good account when third at Hamilton (8.3f, good to soft) last month and enters calculations.

6/1

3rd

6

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Condotti

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Hugo Palmer

Still seeking first win (0-11) and now 10lb lower than when runner-up at Ffos Las (1m, good; 2-1 favourite) last August; weakened quickly when last of nine on reappearance at Carlisle (1m1f, good) 12 days ago.

16/1

Form: 5-331

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Displayed improvement on recent handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW), drawing clear to win fairly comfortably; that was his first run since February and a subsequent 6lb rise does not look excessive; could easily have a lot more to offer if this switch to turf suits.
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7

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Baikal

11st 7lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Three hurdle wins this season, most recently when given a nicely judged Joe Anderson ride from off the pace over C&D (good) 12 days ago; 4lb rise is not excessive but the ground may have turn against him now.

4/1

7

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Baikal

11st 7lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Three hurdle wins this season, most recently when given a nicely judged Joe Anderson ride from off the pace over C&D (good) 12 days ago; 4lb rise is not excessive but the ground may have turn against him now.

4/1

Non-runners

Yokkell, Baikal, Masqool

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.10
Straight Forecast £10.02
Tricast £21.46
Trifecta £33.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Jupiter Ammon

SPOTLIGHT:

Baikal

The Times:

Imperial Trooper

TOPSPEED:

Condotti

RP RATINGS:

Empire Of Light

LAMBOURN:

Jupiter Ammon

D Express:

Jupiter Ammon

The Star:

Jupiter Ammon

Daily Record:

Jupiter Ammon

NEWMARKET:

Baikal

Daily Mail:

Baikal

Daily Mirror:

Baikal

The Sun:

Baikal

Telegraph:

Imperial Trooper

The Guardian:

Imperial Trooper