May 07 / 16.10 Chester

16.10

Good

Halliwell Jones Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 1m 2f 70y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Halliwell Jones Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 82381- CD

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
C&D winner (made most) on reappearance at this meeting last year and, from four return visits, he placed twice last July; ended the campaign with a career best to win at York (1m2f, good; came from midfield) in October, which sees him raised 6lb today but he has to be in serious calculations.
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7th

2

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

19:00 Chester

Lets Dream

10st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Michael Bell

Ended last season with big-field win at York (1m2f, good) in the autumn and posted another career-best performance when leading close home over C&D (good) on reappearance outing in May; ought to have been suited by the good to soft ground when well beaten in valuable Espom handicap on Oaks day but still enters calculations on return to this track.

11/2

14th

14

(14)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Lets Dream

8st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Bell

Won a soft-ground maiden in 2023 but peak efforts have been on good in the last 13 months; unraced here but scored twice over 1m2f at the similar Chester track, including on his only start this season; all three handicap wins were in tight finishes, but he's gone up just 3lb since latest and is likely to be seriously involved if he goes on the ground.

14/1

1st

4

(2)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Lets Dream

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

C&D winner (made most) on reappearance at this meeting last year and, from four return visits, he placed twice last July; ended the campaign with a career best to win at York (1m2f, good; came from midfield) in October, which sees him raised 6lb today but he has to be in serious calculations.

11/2

2nd
12 (6)
Organ

11/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 1500-4

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick over 7f/1m on good/good to firm in May and June last year; right out of form in August/September but reappearance fourth at Epsom (8.5f) nine days ago was a step back in the right direction; looks bred for 1m2f (has had one attempt) but may need a career best.
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3rd

1

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

19:10 Nottingham

Organ

9st 10lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Martyn Meade

All 12 runs have been on turf including three consecutive wins over 7f/1m (good/good to firm) in May and June of last year; right out of form in final three runs last season but he's got back on track this spring and was only beaten a nose at Chester (10.3f) last month; nudged up 2lb but he was clear of the third last time and is still unexposed at this trip; big player.

5/2

2nd

12

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Organ

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Martyn Meade

Completed a hat-trick over 7f/1m on good/good to firm in May and June last year; right out of form in August/September but reappearance fourth at Epsom (8.5f) nine days ago was a step back in the right direction; looks bred for 1m2f (has had one attempt) but may need a career best.

11/1

4th

1

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:58 Epsom

Organ

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Martyn Meade

Completed a hat-trick over 7f/1m on good/good to firm across May and June last year; form tailed off markedly from August onwards but he returns just 2lb above his last winning mark; market support would bring him into the picture.

20/1

3rd
8 (3)
Rastnet

9/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 21-222

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
9.4f novice winner who's been runner-up over 1m4f/1m3f in all three of her handicaps; return to 1m2f may well be okay and she'll have a shout of the form is transferred on this turf debut.
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7th

4

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:23 Chester

Rastnet

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

Narrowly won Wolverhampton novice (9.5f, AW) in December and she's been placed in all four handicaps subsequently, including when third over C&D (good; reared start) on her turf debut last month; same mark and new cheekpieces might eke out more; considered.

7/1

3rd

8

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Rastnet

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

9.4f novice winner who's been runner-up over 1m4f/1m3f in all three of her handicaps; return to 1m2f may well be okay and she'll have a shout of the form is transferred on this turf debut.

9/1

2nd

1

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Rastnet

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

Consistent filly who probably ran into one when second of seven at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) 18 days ago; much respected now just up against her own sex.

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: -23031 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Usually thereabouts, including in AW campaign this year which culminated in a Lingfield 1m2f win five weeks ago; one concern is that he was below form last September on his only run at this track.
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5th

3

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:00 Windsor

Londoner

10st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

3-40 overall; usually thereabouts on turf/AW, including this year, but latest start was an exception and he needs to bounce back from that Ripon run.

20/1

9th

3

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Londoner

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Usually thereabouts, including in AW campaign this year which culminated in a Lingfield 1m2f win in April; respectable fifth of nine off this mark at Chester (extended 1m2f, good) three weeks ago.

10/1

5th

3

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Londoner

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Usually thereabouts, including in AW campaign this year which culminated in a Lingfield 1m2f win five weeks ago; one concern is that he was below form last September on his only run at this track.

8/1

16/1

Form: 0436-4 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Sole win was a maiden as 2yo on his only run at this track; none too consistent in his 11 starts since but recent reappearance was respectable and this return to 1m2f should be okay; record with blinkers or cheekpieces (both absent last time) gives encouragement for today's first-time visor; wide draw.
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2nd

6

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:00 Windsor

Seagolazo

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Maiden winner who is 0-13 in handicaps; has a reduced mark and competitive this term, including over C&D, but others are preferred for win purposes.

7/1

2nd

3

(4)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Leicester

Seagolazo

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Maiden winner who is 0-12 in handicaps but he's on a reduced mark and ran respectably in a Class 3 at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) two weeks ago; has possibilities if he can find something extra and he won't mind what the weather does.

9/1

16/1

Form: 9/663-

Last run: 230 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ran in four Irish maidens, best when never-nearer third of 14 at Dundalk (10.5f, AW debut) last September on final outing; left Johnny Murtagh and Aga Khan Studs for 24,000euros in November; needs marked improvement on this yard/handicap debut.
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3rd

1

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Hamadhan

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Improved form on final Irish start (about 1m2f; AW) last September; a little below that level in two 1m4f handicaps for new yard and even a return to his best may leave him vulnerable against a couple of progressive 3yos from top stables.

8/1

5th

1

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Leicester

Hamadhan

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Improved form on final Irish start (about 1m2f; AW) in September; always out the back at Chester (about 1m2f, good; 50-1) recently on handicap and yard debut, but he kept on well enough to think this stiffer track will suit; his mark may still be on the high side, though.

9/1

7th

13

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Hamadhan

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Ran in four Irish maidens, best when never-nearer third of 14 at Dundalk (10.5f, AW debut) last September on final outing; left Johnny Murtagh and Aga Khan Studs for 24,000euros in November; needs marked improvement on this yard/handicap debut.

16/1

16/1

Form: 103-71 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Five wins last year, one of them over C&D, and he's back on the scoresheet already after his narrow win at Ripon three weeks ago; up 5lb and drawn widest, but the first two were clear last time and he's never been better.
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2nd

1

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 3

15:15 Ripon

Spioradalta

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Down the field at York and Windsor on his last two starts but he's won on his last four visits to Ripon (1m2f, good/good to soft), including twice this year; it's surprising he's only ever had one crack at 1m4f, given how well he kept on over that trip in 2024; firmly in calculations back here.

11/2

6th

3

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Spioradalta

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Most likeable front runner who bagged a second win of 2026 in 1m2f Ripon handicap in May; unable to lead from a poor draw when 11th at York (1m2f) 15 days ago and remains very much one to consider.

7/1

11th

7

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Spioradalta

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Better than ever when he won five times last year and he's carried on that good work this term, scoring at Ripon (1m2f, good to soft) in April and again over that C&D (good) a fortnight ago; that's arguably his favourite track but he's got form here too and can't be dismissed in current mood.

12/1

Form: 225-34

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 23531- D

Last run: 227 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
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5th

6

(1)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

12:41 Newcastle (AW)

Wanderlust

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Paul Midgley

Flopped badly on final start for Sir Michael Stoute, taking record to 0-5; sold for 1,000gns since; now goes in new headgear; market may prove best guide.

12/1

5th

6

(1)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

12:41 Newcastle (AW)

Wanderlust

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Paul Midgley

led at steady pace, raced awkwardly after 1f, went clear after 3f, switched to near side over 3f out, headed and lost second 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

12/1

Non-runners

Celeborn, Dantes Lad, Harvey, Bravais, Galyx

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £45.80
Straight Forecast £41.97
Tricast £287.08
Trifecta £277.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Jupiter Ammon

SPOTLIGHT:

Let's Dream

NEWMARKET:

Celeborn

The Sun:

Galyx

TOPSPEED:

Dante's Lad

Daily Mirror:

Harvey

RP RATINGS:

Seagolazo

LAMBOURN:

Jupiter Ammon

The Times:

Jupiter Ammon

The Guardian:

Jupiter Ammon

D Express:

Jupiter Ammon

Telegraph:

Celeborn

The Star:

Galyx

Daily Mail:

Let's Dream

Daily Record:

Let's Dream