13.30

3/1 (Won)

Win: £5.00
Place: £1.60

Form: -05870 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict

Chester specialist whose seven course wins include this race last year (off current mark under Oisin Murphy) and Listed event later in 2025; inconsistent elsewhere since but commands respect returned to the Roodee; favourably drawn.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 1 (5)	22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 3	17:00 Chester Roman Dragon 10st 0lb J: Jack Nicholls T: Hugo Palmer	Back to the mark off which he won a 5f handicap at the May meeting; not had optimal conditions since but returning to 6f and dropping in class could see a revival from this eight-time course winner.	5/1
6th 3 (6)	2nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 2	15:52 Chester Roman Dragon 9st 13lb J: David Probert T: Hugo Palmer	Eight course wins to his name, the latest in May (5f, good) off a 2lb lower mark; had form over 7f in his youth but this year's two C&D runs haven't been convincing.	16/1
9th 4 (9)	11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 1	15:52 Chester Roman Dragon 9st 7lb J: Jack Callan T: Hugo Palmer	Has won in Bahrain but all eight British wins have come at Chester (5f/6f); his last success was in May but he's gone backwards since and was beaten 14l in the Wokingham last time; now returns to Chester but he's drawn out wide and has something to prove back up in trip.	14/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

7th

1

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

10st 0lb

Back to the mark off which he won a 5f handicap at the May meeting; not had optimal conditions since but returning to 6f and dropping in class could see a revival from this eight-time course winner.

5/1

6th

3

(6)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

9st 13lb

Eight course wins to his name, the latest in May (5f, good) off a 2lb lower mark; had form over 7f in his youth but this year's two C&D runs haven't been convincing.

16/1

9th

4

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

9st 7lb

Has won in Bahrain but all eight British wins have come at Chester (5f/6f); his last success was in May but he's gone backwards since and was beaten 14l in the Wokingham last time; now returns to Chester but he's drawn out wide and has something to prove back up in trip.

14/1

OUR TIP

2nd

2 (4)

Dubai Bling

J: Billy Loughnane

10/1

Place: £2.30

Form: 3-3071

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict

Campaigned mostly over 6f, most recently winning big-field handicap (good to firm) for a bright end to his spell in Bahrain; this local runner is well drawn returned to British soil and has possibilities provided he's as effective back at 5f.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 2 (2)	22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1	15:19 Newmarket (July) Dubai Bling 9st 3lb J: Joe Leavy T: Hugo Palmer	Led close home to win valuable 5f Ascot handicap in July and wasn't beaten far when back over 6f for Stewards' Cup at Glorious Goodwood (also good to firm) at start of this month; didn't fire at York (5.3f, good) on Wednesday, though, and needs a personal best here.	8/1
12th 1 (17)	19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 89y Class 2	13:50 York Dubai Bling 9st 12lb J: Oisin Murphy T: Hugo Palmer	Wins in Bahrain (6f, good to firm) and at Ascot (5f, good to firm) this summer; stiff task under a penalty in the Stewards' Cup 18 days ago and ran respectably in midfield; the Ascot form makes him of interest and he could prove suited by this intermediate trip; whether his high draw proves beneficial remains to be seen though.	16/1
10th 2 (2)	1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2	15:35 Goodwood Dubai Bling 9st 11lb J: William Buick T: Hugo Palmer	Would have finished closer than tenth in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (6f) granted a clear run; scaled new heights when beating his 14 rivals there (5f, also good to firm) three weeks ago, finishing his race off strongly; 3lb wrong under his penalty today and while he has more good races in him, this one might prove too demanding.	16/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

3rd

2

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:19 Newmarket (July)

Dubai Bling

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Michael & David Easterby

Led close home to win valuable 5f Ascot handicap in July and wasn't beaten far when back over 6f for Stewards' Cup at Glorious Goodwood (also good to firm) at start of this month; didn't fire at York (5.3f, good) on Wednesday, though, and needs a personal best here.

8/1

12th

1

(17)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

9st 12lb

Wins in Bahrain (6f, good to firm) and at Ascot (5f, good to firm) this summer; stiff task under a penalty in the Stewards' Cup 18 days ago and ran respectably in midfield; the Ascot form makes him of interest and he could prove suited by this intermediate trip; whether his high draw proves beneficial remains to be seen though.

16/1

10th

2

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

9st 11lb

Would have finished closer than tenth in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (6f) granted a clear run; scaled new heights when beating his 14 rivals there (5f, also good to firm) three weeks ago, finishing his race off strongly; 3lb wrong under his penalty today and while he has more good races in him, this one might prove too demanding.

16/1

3rd

4 (6)

Atomic Force

J: Hector Crouch

T: Edward Bethell

16/1

Place: £2.70

Form: 3-7110 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict

Successful in last two AW attempts but wasn't in anything like the same form returned to turf last time (effective in this sphere in the past); remains on career-high mark and can be opposed kept to grass.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 1 (2)	13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3	16:00 Chester Atomic Force 10st 2lb J: P J McDonald T: Edward Bethell	Won twice on AW in early part of this year and kept on well from the rear for creditable third in quite valuable C&D (good) contest last month; also suited by good to soft ground and has the early speed to race much closer to the pace from his favourable draw if that's the plan.	11/2
3rd 4 (6)	7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 2	13:30 Chester Atomic Force 9st 6lb J: Hector Crouch T: Edward Bethell	Successful in last two AW attempts but wasn't in anything like the same form returned to turf last time (effective in this sphere in the past); remains on career-high mark and can be opposed kept to grass.	16/1
11th 4 (12)	7th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 2	15:57 Pontefract Atomic Force 9st 3lb J: Oisin Orr T: Edward Bethell	Had a long spell in Hong Kong; gradually back in business since returning to Britain and gained 5f AW wins the last twice; still attractively treated, considering he was a dual Group scorer on turf as a 2yo.	8/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

2nd

1

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

10st 2lb

Won twice on AW in early part of this year and kept on well from the rear for creditable third in quite valuable C&D (good) contest last month; also suited by good to soft ground and has the early speed to race much closer to the pace from his favourable draw if that's the plan.

11/2

3rd

4

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

9st 6lb

Successful in last two AW attempts but wasn't in anything like the same form returned to turf last time (effective in this sphere in the past); remains on career-high mark and can be opposed kept to grass.

16/1

11th

4

(12)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

9st 3lb

Had a long spell in Hong Kong; gradually back in business since returning to Britain and gained 5f AW wins the last twice; still attractively treated, considering he was a dual Group scorer on turf as a 2yo.

8/1

4th

9 (1)

Seven Questions

J: Tom Marquand

T: Robert Cowell

9/2

Form: 700-36 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Disappointing favourite at Ripon last time, taking record for current yard to 0-10, but his reappearance was encouraging and he has become very attractively handicapped; peak mark was 18lb higher and earned by bagging Group 3 honours at Newmarket two years ago; has the plum draw and can't be written off.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 4 (1)	30th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 42y Class 3	14:55 Yarmouth Seven Questions 9st 8lb J: Jack Mitchell T: Robert Cowell	Came from rear to win at Goodwood (5f, good; cheekpieces removed) in May and is now 1lb lower but has barely beaten a rival in three runs since; the cheekpieces are now back on; leap of faith required to support him.	20/1
21th 19 (16)	28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2	16:10 Goodwood Seven Questions 8st 10lb J: Jamie Spencer T: Robert Cowell	Well beaten in the last two editions of the Stewards' Cup here but won from off the pace over C&D in May, leading on the line under a Jamie Spencer masterclass; barely sighted in his two subsequent runs (soft/AW; ridden more prominently) but, back in this scenario with a strong pace guaranteed, he could easily be a factor if reverting to patient tactics.	10/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

4th

4

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

9st 8lb

Came from rear to win at Goodwood (5f, good; cheekpieces removed) in May and is now 1lb lower but has barely beaten a rival in three runs since; the cheekpieces are now back on; leap of faith required to support him.

20/1

21th

19

(16)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

8st 10lb

Well beaten in the last two editions of the Stewards' Cup here but won from off the pace over C&D in May, leading on the line under a Jamie Spencer masterclass; barely sighted in his two subsequent runs (soft/AW; ridden more prominently) but, back in this scenario with a strong pace guaranteed, he could easily be a factor if reverting to patient tactics.

10/1

5th

10 (5)

Canons House

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

8/1

Form: 100-62 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict

Did well last term, winning four times; back in top form, beaten only narrowly, at Beverley (5f, good to soft) on Monday with reappearance under his belt; may remain competitive off same mark, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 10 (3)	21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3	18:45 Hamilton Canons House 9st 8lb J: Joanna Mason T: Michael & David Easterby	Four wins last season; on a competitive mark and under usual prominent tactics he hung around for a close fourth here 20 days ago; enters the reckoning.	15/2
4th 9 (12)	1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 2	19:30 Hamilton Canons House 9st 2lb J: Mark Winn T: Michael & David Easterby	Four wins last season, including C&D on good; 0-6 in 2026 but latest Southwell third creditable and he's back on a winning mark.	12/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

7th

10

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Canons House

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

Four wins last season; on a competitive mark and under usual prominent tactics he hung around for a close fourth here 20 days ago; enters the reckoning.

15/2

4th

9

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Canons House

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael & David Easterby

Four wins last season, including C&D on good; 0-6 in 2026 but latest Southwell third creditable and he's back on a winning mark.

12/1

6th

11 (2)

Rubys Profit

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

5/1

Form: 054-04 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict

Has gained all wins in spring, the most recent off current mark at Goodwood (5f, good) last May; finished nicely for close fourth at Bath (wore hood) on Monday with reappearance under her belt; fighting chance from a handy draw.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 1 (8)	28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4	18:20 Goodwood Rubys Profit 10st 2lb J: Tom Marquand T: Tom Ward	Did well as a 3yo, including over C&D, but she hasn't added to her tally in six runs this year; recent third at Epsom (6f, good to firm) on her stable debut was a good run and she's a key player back down in trip.	9/2
3rd 1 (2)	14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 4	16:00 Epsom Rubys Profit 10st 2lb J: Kieran Shoemark T: Tom Ward	Developed into useful 5f performer for Newland-Insole stable last year but is yet to hit top gear after five runs this season; makes stable debut debut from a tempting mark and should be okay back at 6f but needs to have been reinvigorated by her new regime; cheekpieces removed after one use.	7/1
8th 3 (4)	13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3	16:00 Chester Rubys Profit 9st 8lb J: Jack Doughty T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole	Just a respectable sixth when well drawn over C&D last month and again a beaten favourite when fourth of seven at Nottingham (5f, good) a fortnight ago; well suited by ground slower than good but probably needs some help from the new cheekpieces.	8/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

5th

1

(8)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

10st 2lb

Did well as a 3yo, including over C&D, but she hasn't added to her tally in six runs this year; recent third at Epsom (6f, good to firm) on her stable debut was a good run and she's a key player back down in trip.

9/2

3rd

1

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

10st 2lb

Developed into useful 5f performer for Newland-Insole stable last year but is yet to hit top gear after five runs this season; makes stable debut debut from a tempting mark and should be okay back at 6f but needs to have been reinvigorated by her new regime; cheekpieces removed after one use.

7/1

8th

3

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Rubys Profit

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Just a respectable sixth when well drawn over C&D last month and again a beaten favourite when fourth of seven at Nottingham (5f, good) a fortnight ago; well suited by ground slower than good but probably needs some help from the new cheekpieces.

8/1

7th

8 (11)

J: Ethan Tindall

25/1

Form: 508-00 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Close third off 6lb higher (from stall 5) in this contest two years ago and 2-4 at Chester overall; however, has a big doubt over current form, reflected in two duck eggs this season; wide draw adds uncertainty.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 10 (2)	29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3	13:45 Beverley Vintage Clarets 9st 1lb J: Ethan Tindall T: Richard & Peter Fahey	All ten wins at 5f; last scored just over a year ago on good to firm but he's got plenty of form on a softer surface and ran well when runner-up in Epsom's "Dash" in June; also performed with credit at Glorious Goodwood and could be the type to bounce back from a lesser effort at Pontefract a fortnight ago; having just his second outing here since winning a C&D novice back in 2021.	5/1
6th 6 (8)	16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 2	17:45 Pontefract Vintage Clarets 9st 0lb J: Ethan Tindall T: Richard & Peter Fahey	Twice went close in June (5f, good to soft) and he ran well once more when close seventh of 23 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; could be in the shake-up.	7/1
7th 21 (9)	28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2	16:10 Goodwood Vintage Clarets 8st 8lb J: Warren Fentiman T: Richard & Peter Fahey	Two no-shows at Goodwood were at this meeting in 2023, including this race; however, provided the track doesn't pose any problems, he could be interesting after strong finishes in the Dash at Epsom and last time at Chester where a slow start was the last thing he needed; he should be coming home to some effect.	14/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

6th

10

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

All ten wins at 5f; last scored just over a year ago on good to firm but he's got plenty of form on a softer surface and ran well when runner-up in Epsom's "Dash" in June; also performed with credit at Glorious Goodwood and could be the type to bounce back from a lesser effort at Pontefract a fortnight ago; having just his second outing here since winning a C&D novice back in 2021.

5/1

6th

6

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

Twice went close in June (5f, good to soft) and he ran well once more when close seventh of 23 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; could be in the shake-up.

7/1

7th

21

(9)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

Two no-shows at Goodwood were at this meeting in 2023, including this race; however, provided the track doesn't pose any problems, he could be interesting after strong finishes in the Dash at Epsom and last time at Chester where a slow start was the last thing he needed; he should be coming home to some effect.

14/1

8th

7 (8)

Smart Vision

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

16/1

Form: 118-09 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Good spell culminated in an October double; form has dipped sharply since and he is due a 2lb drop in future; close second in sole C&D attempt but this is harder and doesn't look as if he's about to add to his tally.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 6 (7)	20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4	20:24 Newcastle (AW) Smart Vision 9st 11lb J: Lewis Edmunds T: Jessica Macey	Stable's quiet year has seen him plummet down the weights and he is now on an extremely tempting mark; didn't run badly at Sandown four weeks ago and he has run well in all three visits to Newcastle; shortlisted.	8/1
4th 1 (7)	23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 4	13:55 Sandown Smart Vision 10st 0lb J: George Wood T: Jessica Macey	He won three times over 5f last August-October and is 8lb below his last winning mark; drops back in trip today but he's finished down the field on all five starts this season and has plenty to prove.	9/1
9th 6 (8)	13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 3	13:35 Chester Smart Vision 8st 11lb J: George Wood T: Jessica Macey	Six-time winner who went close here (5f, heavy) in September; yet to get going this term but there is the slightest suspicion he's potentially running into form; attractively handicapped and not completely dismissed at likely rewarding odds.	20/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

4th

6

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

9st 11lb

Stable's quiet year has seen him plummet down the weights and he is now on an extremely tempting mark; didn't run badly at Sandown four weeks ago and he has run well in all three visits to Newcastle; shortlisted.

8/1

4th

1

(7)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

10st 0lb

He won three times over 5f last August-October and is 8lb below his last winning mark; drops back in trip today but he's finished down the field on all five starts this season and has plenty to prove.

9/1

9th

6

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

8st 11lb

Six-time winner who went close here (5f, heavy) in September; yet to get going this term but there is the slightest suspicion he's potentially running into form; attractively handicapped and not completely dismissed at likely rewarding odds.

20/1

9th

13 (12)

Roach Power

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

33/1

Form: 1710-0 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Posted duck eggs over 6f in last two appearances, not beaten entirely by the trip; has a very good record at 5f but faces a harder task off current mark at this level, especially from an unfavourable draw.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 9 (3)	29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 4	17:10 Sandown Roach Power 9st 3lb J: Ray Dawson T: Michael Wigham	In fine form in the second half of 2025, winning five times; ran his best race this season when fourth of six at Windsor (5f, good to soft) in June but disappointed back from a short break at Ripon a fortnight ago.	14/1
18th 2 (16)	15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4	14:55 Ripon Roach Power 9st 11lb J: J F Egan T: Michael Wigham	In fine form in the second half of 2025, winning five times; ran his best race this season when fourth of six at Windsor (5f, good to soft) when last seen in June; on a winning mark but slower ground would be preferable.	12/1
4th 7 (5)	8th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 21y Class 2	19:39 Windsor Roach Power 8st 11lb J: J F Egan T: Michael Wigham	Five wins in 2025 (all at 5f; on good, heavy and soft ground); had trip and draw excuses for first two runs this year but he'd shot his bolt over a furlong out at Goodwood last time out; might do better back on a more conventional track and the change in the weather brings him into it.	6/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

7th

9

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

9st 3lb

In fine form in the second half of 2025, winning five times; ran his best race this season when fourth of six at Windsor (5f, good to soft) in June but disappointed back from a short break at Ripon a fortnight ago.

14/1

18th

2

(16)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 11lb

In fine form in the second half of 2025, winning five times; ran his best race this season when fourth of six at Windsor (5f, good to soft) when last seen in June; on a winning mark but slower ground would be preferable.

12/1

4th

7

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

8st 11lb

Five wins in 2025 (all at 5f; on good, heavy and soft ground); had trip and draw excuses for first two runs this year but he'd shot his bolt over a furlong out at Goodwood last time out; might do better back on a more conventional track and the change in the weather brings him into it.

6/1

5 (7)

Stratusnine

J: Jason Watson