16.10
GoodLadbrokes Get A Free Race Bet Today Chester Plate Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £25770
- 2m 2f 140y
- Class 2
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: 2-4412 BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 (4) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 110y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Pretty consistent in seven AW runs and well backed when leading final 1f to win the 17-runner Chester Plate (2m2f, good) in May on return to turf; failed to live up to favouritism in another consolation race at Newcastle (2m Vase, AW) three weeks ago but that sixth of 20 off this mark was his best form, so he remains one to be interested in. |
6/1 |
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6th 4 (11) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Pretty consistent in seven AW runs and well backed when leading final 1f to win the 17-runner Chester Plate (2m2f) on last month's return to turf; up 5lb but he's a rising force. |
4/1 |
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1st 10 (11) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Well beaten at Newmarket (good) last September on handicap debut but pretty consistent in his five AW races since, on last two occasions winning over 1m6f and second of 14 over 2m; peak AW form needs to be transferred. |
5/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 20413-
Last run: 227 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 5 (2) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 6f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Well-backed to make it a successful stable debut at Chester (2m3f, good) when the line came too soon; previously won a Tramore maiden (1m4f, good to yielding) for Jessica Harrington; up 3lb for his Chester exertions but the choice of McMonagle and could improve over that seasonal return. |
9/2 |
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2nd 6 (5) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Fifth start when winning a 1m4f Tramore maiden last August, looking as if he would stay further; it was heavy ground when he had a respectable attempt at 1m6f handicap next time, so he remains unexposed on this first start since leaving Jessica Harrington for 90,000gns in October; could be major player. |
7/2 |
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6 (1) |
23rd Sep 2025 Heavy 1m 6f 55y |
9st 9lb |
Got off the mark on fifth start when winning a 1m4f Tramore maiden last month; looked like he would stay further that day but questions about this ground as his worst effort was on soft. |
7/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 0-3344
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (5) |
14th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 185y |
10st 0lb |
Premier handicap winner over 1m2f at Dundalk last season; upped in trip this year to decent effect; good third in the Chester Plate in May; made no impact in the Northumberland Plate last time but will appreciate the calmer waters here. |
7/1 |
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11th 14 (20) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Brought over from Ireland for five British races and ran well every time, including when fourth in this contest last year and third in the Chester Plate last month; he didn't win any of them, though, and has taken just one Irish handicap; plenty seemingly needs to go right if he's to win this but he has a place chance despite wide draw. |
18/1 |
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9th 9 (11) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Seen mostly on AW, including fourth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m) last June; running well on AW this year and good effort back on turf at Chester last month, only fading late on over 2m3f; upped in grade here and could go well with rider's claim. |
10/1 |
18/1
- Place: £4.80
Form: 21-215
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (12) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
All eight Flat wins have been on the AW, though he's won twice over hurdles at up to 2m4f; very capable at the right level but this isn't it; faces a mammoth task on all the figures. |
80/1 |
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4th 9 (1) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Highly fruitful in his two and a half years with this yard, including two wins (Flat/hurdles) this February/March; needs to bounce back from a rare flop but the chief concern is his 0-15 record on Flat turf. |
18/1 |
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5th 4 (4) |
9th Apr 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Thriving at present and he followed up 1m6f Chelmsford success in February with an emphatic victory over hurdles at Huntingdon last month; big shout once more. |
9/4 |
11/1
Form: -11171
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Hurdle/chase winner who has won four times on the Flat since moving to current yard earlier this year; lacks recent match practice over jumps and that could count against him in this competitive a race. |
16/1 |
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9th 14 (9) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Usually races prominently; 4-7 for new yard this year, including two wins on Southwell Tapeta (unraced here); fifth to Shrimp Shady in Chester Plate and ran well again when second at Thirsk last time; each-way chance. |
12/1 |
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2nd 11 (3) |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Usually races prominently; won four of his six starts for new yard this year, including when returned to turf for eight-runner race at Musselburgh (2m, good) in April; has excuses for the two defeats, on latest occasion fifth of 17 in the 2m2f Chester Plate despite the work he had to do to front-run from wide draw; one to note. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 257383
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (4) |
5th Jul 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Eight-time AW winner, including thrice at Southwell; close third in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle last weekend when returned to this sphere; back up 2lb but takes a drop back in grade; solid chance. |
7/2 |
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3rd 6 (2) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Very busy and he's had his share of wins, including four (one here) over 2m in 2025; AW has dominated his career; three of his last four turf starts were respectable and he's edging down the weights, so not entirely dismissed. |
25/1 |
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3rd 1 (5) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 2m 2f 2y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Very busy and he's had his share of wins, including four over 2m in 2025, but that's been mostly on AW which has dominated his career; best turf ratings two and three runs back before tailed off (might have overdone it up front) at Goodwood latest; again has just four rivals today but others are preferred. |
15/2 |
16/1
Form: 423-43
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (8) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 87y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
No wins since an odds-on debut success for Karl Burke back in 2023; well handicapped on his old form but he's been well held in his last three runs including over 1m6f at York (good) two weeks ago; down the list. |
9/1 |
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4th 4 (4) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 188y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
No wins since an odds-on debut success for Karl Burke back in 2023 but he's run with credit on plenty of occasions; that wasn't the case at Chester last time, however, and on balance he's opposable despite this career-low mark. |
12/1 |
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6th 5 (8) |
30th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Sole win (19 races) was a novice in 2023; running respectably this term, drawn wide when never able to challenge in the Chester Plate last time; competitively handicapped but probably not the percentage call. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 83551-
Last run: 140 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 16 (1) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Off the mark at the ninth attempt in a 2m handicap at Dundalk (2m, Polytrack) in December; this season he's been a never-dangerous eighth to Shrimp Shady at Chester (2m2f) and helped set the pace when sixth of 18 at Fairyhouse (1m6f; just 4-1), not discredited in either but a prominent finish in today's race would be much his best handicap performance. |
16/1 |
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6th 7 (3) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 40y |
9st 10lb |
Off the mark at the ninth attempt in a 2m handicap at Dundalk in December (2m); creditable eighth in a higher quality Chester handicap over an extended 2m2f last time (good); in the mix. |
6/1 |
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8th 17 (9) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Runner-up twice on good ground; ninth start when off the mark in 14-runner handicap at Dundalk (2m, AW; favourite) in December when last seen; needs to improve on that form but he's relatively lightly raced. |
20/1 |
11/1
Form: /26/0-
Last run: 434 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (2) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Beaten a nose here (2m, soft) in September 2024 off 1lb lower and gave further encouragement that year, but that promise has not been fulfilled and his jumps career (latest start two months ago) has gone badly the wrong way; first-time blinkers replace his usual hood. |
11/1 |
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13th 8 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 10y |
11st 4lb |
Useful 85-rated Flat stayer; odds-on winner of a Sedgefield novice hurdle (2m1f, good) last season; placed twice at Plumpton off 126 in final starts last season; reverts to hurdles now after two poor chasing starts this term |
14/1 |
|
5 |
6th Aug 2025 Good 2m 3f 130y |
11st 12lb |
Useful stayer on the Flat; odds-on winner of a Sedgefield novice hurdle (2m1f, good) last November; placed twice at Plumpton in the final weeks of last season; not as good as several of these over hurdles; makes chase debut with tongue-tie added to hood. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 572-64
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Has some useful Flat form and kept on steadily from a long way off the pace to take third on hurdle debut at Wetherby (2m, soft) in November; subsequent Grade 2 defeat is easily overlooked but he has become a very awkward ride, often refusing to settle and/or hanging; comes with risk. |
2/1 |
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5th 3 (1) |
22nd May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 27y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Quirky and sometimes blows the start; on a reduced mark and retains some ability but he is not the obvious solution to this puzzle. |
20/1 |
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10th 15 (6) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Quirky and sometimes blows the start; well handicapped judged on lots of 2024 form over 1m4f-2m, but he's seldom sparked in the same way since. |
33/1 |
15/2
Form: 04-623
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 5 (10) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Dual Wolverhampton AW winner (8.5f/1m4f) for Michael Bell, a hurdles winner in October and back on the Flat with three good runs this year, when facing a very stiff task in Listed race on latest; unraced beyond that 1m6f on Flat but she's half-sister to a staying celebrity in Big Orange, which heightens interest. |
15/2 |
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3rd 5 (2) |
4th Apr 2026 Good 1m 5f 216y Class 1 |
8st 11lb |
Dual Wolverhampton AW winner (8.5f/1m4f) for Michael Bell, a hurdles winner in October and back on the Flat with two good AW runs (1m2f/1m3f handicaps) this year; has a bit more to prove as turf performer on the Flat and also over this new trip, with a big step forward required at this level. |
33/1 |
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2nd 1 (5) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Dual Wolverhampton winner (8.5f/1m4f) for Michael Bell and won over hurdles at Ludlow (2m, good to firm) in October on her second start for this yard; caught the eye with a strong-finishing sixth of 12 at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) 22 days ago and will be suited by this extra furlong. |
2/1 |
16/1
Form: 1/018- C BF
Last run: 223 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Didn't set the world alight in his three handicap hurdles (won his two previous hurdle starts); those handicaps were at up to 2m1f and he's much more of a stayer on the Flat, but his two Flat runs at Chester (where he won last season) this term were disappointing; tongue tied first time. |
14/1 |
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8th 3 (4) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Soundly beaten in last month's Chester Plate (2m2f) but this race is easier and he's now only 1lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last summer; versatile regarding ground; contender if back on song. |
12/1 |
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13th 13 (7) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
His only appearance at Chester was a successful one in eight-runner handicap last August (2m, good to firm) off 3lb lower than today, in a manner that was encouraging for this test; absent since a lesser show in September but scored in 2024 after a 113-day layoff and needs a close look. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 615-56 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (7) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 188y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Handles most surfaces and his eight wins include two here, latterly over 2m in 2024; last scored at Catterick (1m4f) off 3lb higher in October and after some lesser efforts this season he was much more competitive when third back there (1m6f) a fortnight ago; contender to step forward again and he's considered. |
10/1 |
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3rd 6 (3) |
11th Jun 2026 Good 1m 5f 192y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Two course wins, including this race off 8lb lower in 2024 (good to firm); highly tried and not been at his best this season but quite interesting down in grade. |
10/1 |
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10th 12 (4) |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Strong finish from rear secured the Chester Plate (2m2f, good) last May off 3lb higher and he also won over 1m4f on soft at Catterick in October; needs to leave his four efforts this season a long way behind him, however. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 50865- C
Last run: 213 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Useful Flat racer who made the frame on four of his five hurdling starts for Donald McCain last season, most notably when third in valuable series final at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in March; well beaten in good-quality Flat handicap last month but ought to play a significant role in this. |
5/2 |
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15th 4 (17) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
9-1 when fifth in the Chester Cup last year for Andrew Balding, which is as good as he's ever been on Flat; 7lb lower today, having been right off the boil for that yard later in 2025; recent hurdle efforts for new stable aren't enough to persuade, especially given such a wide draw. |
33/1 |
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2nd 5 |
1st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
A useful winning stayer on the Flat for Andrew Balding; yet to match that form in this sphere but he posted his best effort when third of ten in 2m4f handicap at Musselburgh 12 days ago; not out of things on this stiffer track. |
5/2 |
6/1
Form: /2/80-
Last run: 193 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Dual Flat winner's sole success over hurdles came at the Cheltenham November meeting in 2024 when successful off 7lb lower (2m5f, good); beaten 31l in a quality Aintree handicap in April (2m1f, good to soft) when last seen over obstacles; run on the Flat at Chester wasn't too encouraging either. |
16/1 |
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16th 1 (13) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Met with heavy defeats in his two Flat races last term and hasn't lived up to expectations as a hurdler; 2024 was much more promising, including with his second in this race off 1lb lower than today, and it may be good a pointer to see how his two stablemates get on in the Chester Cup. |
6/1 |
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20th 15 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Justified strong market support in 2m5f Cheltenham handicap (good) in November 2024; belatedly back to that sort of form when second of six at Newcastle (extended 2m4f, good to soft) in November but let down by his jumping when only a respectable fourth at Kempton (2m5f, good) over Christmas; drops back in trip for his first run since. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: /94-91 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (9) |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Won here in 2020 but last in this race last year; back to life at Newbury (2m, good; fine on soft) this April, making all in a six-runner race, but a sluggish start immediately put him on the back foot in the Chester Plate (10-1) one month ago and he ended up last of 17; well treated on old form but perhaps needs things to go his own way these days. |
12/1 |
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17th 8 (12) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Bang there every time in his four races at Chester, including the Cup in 2023 but absent 758 days afterwards; back to life at Newbury (2m, good) three weeks ago, making all in a six-runner race; has a 3lb penalty and drawn higher than ideal but he was another 6lb higher at his peak and has returned to serious calculations. |
12/1 |
|
1st 7 (2) |
17th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
8st 7lb |
5-25; second in this race in 2023 and close third in the Chester Cup (2m2f, again on soft; favourite off 9lb higher than today) that May but absent for 758 days afterwards; while not disgraced on reappearance last October, he then tailed off on AW last month; major questions to answer regarding the ground and what he's currently capable of. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 42/98-
Last run: 334 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 5 (5) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Was slowly away and never got involved in a barrier trial at Leopardstown last month; half-sister to Group 1 winner and likely to do better at some stage but possibly best watched at present. |
20/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £25.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.46 |
| Tricast | £153.27 |
| Trifecta | £301.40 |
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