May 07 / 15.40 Chester

15.40

Good

Xenon Workplace Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 0m 7f 127y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Xenon Workplace Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 62111- D

Last run: 213 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Has a record of 3-5 overall and 2-2 since handicapping, most recently beating sole rival at Yarmouth (1m, good) seven months ago; beat a total of 16 opponents in gaining his other wins; major contender, with further improvement plausible.
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1st

8

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

McMurray

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Has a record of 3-5 overall and 2-2 since handicapping, most recently beating sole rival at Yarmouth (1m, good) seven months ago; beat a total of 16 opponents in gaining his other wins; major contender, with further improvement plausible.

4/1

6

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:43 Doncaster

McMurray

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Brings strong form having made his first two starts in races won by the subsequent Solario winner; off the mark at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) since and looks the type to do well in handicaps, with further improvement on the cards; respected.

4/1

8

(6)

13th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

18:25 Ffos Las

McMurray

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Stepped forward from his debut effort when second of four in novice at Sandown (7f, good to firm) 32 days ago; the winner of that race has since been narrowly beaten in a Listed event; commands respect.

7/2

20/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 21-520

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Campaigned only at 6f, mostly on AW (admittedly went close in sole turf attempt); soundly beaten on finals day at Newcastle most recently; 0-3 since handicapping and now goes into unknown territory trip-wise.
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6th

7

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

Monarchs Gold

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two 6f wins as a 2yo; several creditable efforts this season but has looked held by the handicapper, fifth over this trip at Chester four weeks ago; needs something extra.

12/1

5th

9

(7)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Monarchs Gold

9st 2lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won twice on AW (6f) as a 2yo; his best run this season came at Chester when a close second over 7.6f at the May meeting; good third at Hamilton last month (first run after a gelding operation); each-way shout.

11/2

3rd

5

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 2

15:25 Hamilton

Monarchs Gold

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two 6f AW wins as a juvenile and he nearly pulled off a step up in trip when going down narrowly at Chester (extended 7f, good) in May; had no chance of getting involved after getting badly hampered on the rail at Epsom in June; gelded since; open to some improvement but he's another trying a new trip.

9/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 151211

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Progressive on AW; has a record of 4-6 this year and 2-2 since upped to 7f, most recently scoring at Southwell; the question is whether she can transfer the excellent work to this new scenario (turf debut).
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2nd

3

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newbury

Cool Molly

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ollie Sangster

Four AW wins from 5f to 7f; respectable sixth of 12 at York (6f, good) before two visits to Chester where she was scuppered by the widest stall on the first occasion and then raced freely when better drawn a month ago; could go well if giving herself a chance.

8/1

3rd

5

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:28 Chester

Cool Molly

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ollie Sangster

Four AW wins from 5f to 7f; good sixth of 12 at York (6f, good) before scuppered by the widest stall over 7f here four weeks ago; better boxed this afternoon and she likes to be handy in her races; interesting.

7/2

8th

6

(10)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Cool Molly

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Ollie Sangster

A four-time AW winner (from 5f to 7f) this year and ran really well when third over 7.5f here (good) in May; too keen when well held in big-field Goodwood handicap (7f) but looked back in form when sixth of 12 at York (6f, good) 15 days ago; drawn widest.

9/1

9/2

Form: 1-21

Last run: 77 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt whose solid novice record comprises a good effort flanked by turf/AW wins, latest over 7f at Newcastle 11 weeks ago when showing a game attitude by rallying; looks the type who could progress and do well in handicaps; shortlisted.
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3rd

4

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 4

19:15 Ffos Las

Factual

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Record in novices read 121 and he ran well when fourth of 12 in a 0-105 contest on handicap debut at Chester (7.6f, good) last month; reportedly didn't handle the undulations when disappointing badly at Carlisle (7.7f, good to firm) last time, but a major player if putting that behind him.

7/2

8th

1

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:55 Carlisle

Factual

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Finished well when fourth of 12 on handicap debut at Chester (extended 7f, good) three weeks ago; remains open to improvement and this stiffer track should be in his favour; leading contender.

7/2

4th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Factual

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Thrice-raced colt whose solid novice record comprises a good effort flanked by turf/AW wins, latest over 7f at Newcastle 11 weeks ago when showing a game attitude by rallying; looks the type who could progress and do well in handicaps; shortlisted.

9/2

7/1

Form: 2317-

Last run: 299 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Absent and gelded since finishing last of seven in Newmarket Group 2 last July; solid novice form otherwise, culminating in Newbury success from the front (6.5f, good); may still have more to offer and looks interesting dropped back in class.
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4th

2

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:52 Newmarket (July)

Moonfall

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Promising profile included a Newbury novice win (extended 6f) last summer but it went into orbit, after running better than the bare result on Chester reappearance, when he got to the front over 1f out in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) and held off allcomers; a 7lb rise may not interrupt his progress over 1m.

5/2

1st

27

(28)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Moonfall

8st 10lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: George Boughey

Contested a Group 2 last season after winning his novice; gelded in December; his comeback run at Chester was seriously promising when he had to be dropped in from a wide draw, then found trouble up the straight yet was beaten only 2l behind a shorter-priced stablemate; he's way better than that bare form and gets in off the same mark; possibilities.

10/1

8/1

Form: 4601-

Last run: 202 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Local runner who is 1-1 at handicap level and may well show further progress; gelded prior to that Haydock success (7f, good to soft; held on narrowly) in October; should be well primed for this reappearance assignment, given the location, and warrants major respect.
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6th

13

(4)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

King Of Thunder

8st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Hugo Palmer

Local runner who is 1-1 at handicap level and may well show further progress; gelded prior to that Haydock success (7f, good to soft; held on narrowly) in October; should be well primed for this reappearance assignment, given the location, and warrants major respect.

8/1

1

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:40 Haydock

King Of Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Hugo Palmer

Promising debut fourth in Ascot maiden (6f, good) in July but he disappointed when favourite on AW in September and was beaten 20l back on turf (also 7f, good to soft) later that month; subsequently gelded and makes handicap debut with something to prove.

10/1

Form: 1217-7 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has seemed a non-stayer over 1m2f and 1m1f (did too much up front) in last two appearances; steadily progressive form at 7f-1m otherwise, culminating in French Listed win; hood now fitted; not ruled out.
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6th

4

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:50 York

Command The Stars

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

2yo Listed winner in France (1m, very soft) and, having been gelded, he was back on song at Ripon (1m, good to firm) last month when first past the post (demoted to third due to interference); slow ground would hold no fears but it was a small field last time and this race is much hotter.

33/1

3rd

1

(5)

27th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:10 Ripon

Command The Stars

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

French Listed win on very soft ground last autumn has left him difficult to place this season; pulling hard all three starts hasn't helped and he comes right back down in trip having been gelded since last seen a couple of months ago; has it to prove.

8/1

4th

1

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 44y

Class 1

14:00 Goodwood

Command The Stars

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: George Scott

Did too much up front over 1m1f on penultimate start but never landed a blow when ridden with restraint in first-time hood (retained) over 7.5f latest; progress has stopped since French Listed win and he still has something to prove beyond 1m.

25/1

6/1

Form: 121-13 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Winner of Chester seller (7f) last June and has shown progress to add two handicaps elsewhere (overall record is 3-6); good third at Haydock (1m, good to firm) most recently; holds solid claims and should go well.
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1st

12

(10)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Strength Of Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Made a winning reappearance at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft; first start since being gelded) in April and he also went close there over 1m1f in June; down the field at Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm) 12 days ago having raced freely, but it's likely this slight drop back in trip will suit.

20/1

10th

11

(10)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Strength Of Spirit

8st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Three wins from ten races, the latest win in April on reappearance; well beaten here in May but that was 7f and he's done much better when finishing close up from towards rear over 1m1f at Musselburgh on his two outings since; better is needed but 1m2f looks plausible.

25/1

4th

8

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

15:00 Musselburgh

Strength Of Spirit

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Three wins at 7f and 1m (on this track; good to soft) but topped those efforts when a running-on close third, just behind Pandemonium over C&D (good; same terms) this month; should have more options now he's shown he stays this far; solid chance for last year's winning yard.

11/2

Form: 31-10

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-2 on AW; doesn't look particularly solid on his two turf efforts, latest at Newbury (handicap debut) where he ended up last of 14 having raced freely and been eased once dropping away.
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9th

4

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Caballo Grande

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Record of 2-2 on AW; doesn't look particularly solid on his two turf efforts, latest at Newbury (handicap debut) where he ended up last of 14 having raced freely and been eased once dropping away.

25/1

14th

1

(12)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Newbury

Caballo Grande

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Inexperience evident on his 2yo debut (6f, good) and he has since made all for easy AW wins at Southwell (6f) and Wolverhampton (7f); the form of neither of those wins looks especially strong but he was in a different class to his rivals; this will be a far stiffer test of his credentials.

11/1

1st

1

(2)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Caballo Grande

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Both starts over 6f in October, winning well and strong at the finish in Southwell maiden latest; this colt is likely to stay 7f and holds leading claims despite conceding plenty of weight to the fillies.

11/4

25/1

Form: 6116-

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Showed progressive RPRs over 5f/6f for Mick Appleby, winning twice prior to an apparently good effort on Champions Day (mark raised 6lb for that); sold for 90,000gns since; something to prove upped in trip.
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9th

3

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

Gentle George

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: R Mike Smith

Well beaten in three handicaps for new stable this year, the latest over a mile nine days ago; latest 5lb drop in the weights is not enough to tempt.

33/1

9th

13

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Gentle George

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: R Mike Smith

3yo who has been soundly beaten in handicaps this year on his first two runs for his new yard (7.5f then 5f; Royal Ascot latest); however, he was 2-4 in his 2yo campaign and a couple of rallying performances over 6f hinted that he may be suited by this sort of trip; may not be a forlorn hope.

33/1

18th

15

(26)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Gentle George

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: R Mike Smith

Won a maiden at Sandown (5f, soft) and a novice at Haydock (6f, good to soft) for Mick Appleby as a 2yo; well-beaten 50-1 shot on stable debut at Chester (7.6f, good) last month; plenty to prove.

100/1

Form: 1-1146

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Turf winner (claimer) in Ireland but has shown better RPRs on AW for new stable; failed to transfer the form back to this sphere latest start, finishing last of six at Musselburgh; others preferred.
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12th

12

(14)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Utmost Good Faith

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Won once in Ireland and three times for George Boughey, twice on the AW and in a 7f Epsom handicap on final start for that yard; later sold for 28,000gns; had always worn a hood (also effective in tongue-tie) but went in blinkers on stable debut at Goodwood recently and raced too freely up front; now goes in an eyeshield; bit risky.

33/1

13th

4

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Utmost Good Faith

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

Back in his comfort zone at Epsom (7f, good) last time, taking Class 4 record to 3-3; sold out of George Boughey's yard for 28,000gns since; returns to deeper waters off a demanding mark; new headgear.

18/1

1st

5

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Utmost Good Faith

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Won a turf claimer in Ireland and landed two AW handicaps (1m/7f) for current connections at the start of 2026; has found life harder since but in some good 3yo only races and latest fifth of ten at Sandown (7f, good) in this headgear combination was creditable; respected taking on his elders.

5/1

16/1

Form: 355

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

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Payout
Exacta £14.20
Straight Forecast £11.35
Tricast £92.46
Trifecta £117.10

Selections

NEWMARKET:

McMurray

RP RATINGS:

Strength Of Spirit

LAMBOURN:

Factual

TOPSPEED:

Monarch's Gold

The Guardian:

Cool Molly

SPOTLIGHT:

King Of Thunder

Daily Record:

Factual

Telegraph:

McMurray

Daily Mail:

McMurray

The Sun:

McMurray

The Star:

McMurray

POSTDATA:

Strength Of Spirit

The Times:

Strength Of Spirit

D Express:

Strength Of Spirit

Daily Mirror:

Strength Of Spirit