May 30 / 16.38 Chester

16.38

Good To Soft

General Elliot Croft Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 2f 70y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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General Elliot Croft Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2-191 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Last of nine on handicap debut at Southwell (1m, AW; 11-1) in March but won starts either side in a maiden at Lingfield (1m, AW; made all) and eight-runner handicap at Newmarket (1m2f, good; always prominent); the latter was by a short head at 25-1 but she's gone up just 3lb since that rallying display and that does not look harsh.
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5th

4

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 15y

Class 1

19:50 Hamilton

Folk Pageant

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Won three handicaps in a row in May/June (1m2f/10.3f, good/soft); down the field in Royal Ascot handicap next time and same story there last Friday, so she needs to turn things around, but she's not discounted in view of her previous promise.

10/1

6th

6

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

16:23 Ascot

Folk Pageant

8st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Won four of her first five starts this year, including the Lester Piggott handicap (1m2f, soft; acts on quicker) at Epsom on Derby day; dropped out of contention in the Golden Gates at the Royal meeting but she's the sort to bounce back and her pedigree offers plenty of hope for this new trip; considered.

5/1

13th

16

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Folk Pageant

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Last of nine on handicap debut (1m, AW) in April but won her other four starts this season; they were 1m2f handicaps at Newmarket, Chester (good) and Epsom (soft) on last three occasions and she's seen those races out strongly; raised another 10lb since that attritional contest two weeks ago, and she's never raced on firmer than good, but it's hard to knock one who's been finding such improvement.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 01-15

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Front-running wins in a Southwell novice (1m) and Wolverhampton handicap (9.4f; with authority) in his only two AW races; those were way better than turf performances at Newmarket on debut and in 1m2f handicap (good to firm) on latest outing, which is a concern even though these are early days.
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2nd

6

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Crockham Heath

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Front-running wins in a Southwell novice (1m) and Wolverhampton handicap (9.4f; with authority) in his only two AW races; those were way better than turf performances at Newmarket on debut and in 1m2f handicap (good to firm) on latest outing, which is a concern even though these are early days.

5/1

5th

5

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Crockham Heath

8st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Well beaten at 50-1 on debut here (7f, good) in October; way better, however, for front-running wins in a Southwell novice (1m) in November and seven-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in January; those wins were AW but with authority last time (8lb higher today) and he could be a useful prospect.

7/2

1st

2

(7)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crockham Heath

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Well-beaten 50-1 shot on his Newmarket debut in October but he put that experience to good use with a front-running 1m win at Southwell three weeks later; open to further progress now up in trip for his handicap debut.

100/30

3rd
10 (2)
Home Hero

15/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 644-

Last run: 268 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Finished closer each time in his three-race 2yo career and met trouble in running when fourth of nine at Haydock (1m, good) on final outing, looking on an even keel only very late in the day when running on well; gelded the following day; highly likely to stay and he's a fascinating handicap newcomer who needs a close look for any strength behind him in the betting.
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9th

7

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newbury

Home Hero

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

0-5; both his handicaps have been at Chester (1m2f; good then good to soft); the third was encouraging and then reportedly unsuited by ground that connections described as tacky; cheekpieces go on this time and hard to discount.

7/1

8th

9

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:37 Chester

Home Hero

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Has improved with each of his four runs to date, resuming from nine months off with a very good third on his handicap debut over C&D 13 days ago; well in the mix off an unchanged mark.

13/2

3rd

10

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Home Hero

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Finished closer each time in his three-race 2yo career and met trouble in running when fourth of nine at Haydock (1m, good) on final outing, looking on an even keel only very late in the day when running on well; gelded the following day; highly likely to stay and he's a fascinating handicap newcomer who needs a close look for any strength behind him in the betting.

15/2

Form: 436

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Minor honours over 1m at Newmarket (good) and Windsor (good to firm) on first two starts, before a lesser show under 7lb claimer on latest outing; one to note stepped up to 1m2f for this handicap debut.
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9th

1

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:58 Sandown

Bemersyde

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Has shown ability and, given his wide trip, he probably ran even better than it looked when fourth of ten on handicap debut at Chester (1m2f, good) 13 days ago (winner followed up in a 0-100 handicap at Epsom on Derby Day); respected.

6/1

4th

5

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Bemersyde

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Minor honours over 1m at Newmarket (good) and Windsor (good to firm) on first two starts, before a lesser show under 7lb claimer on latest outing; one to note stepped up to 1m2f for this handicap debut.

7/1

6th

4

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:57 Newmarket

Bemersyde

9st 4lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Respectable C&D debut behind a smart-looking winner and followed that with a keeping-on close third at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last week; the return to a stiff finish may well suit but some tough opposition awaits.

8/1

Form: 1-14

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Made most to win 1m novices on AW at Kempton in September and Southwell in March; that perfect start was followed by a lesser front-running effort at Epsom (8.5f, good) on turf/handicap debut but he looks bred for 1m2f.
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1st

8

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Timber Twelve

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Michael Bell

Won his first two starts (1m novices on AW) but he's yet to kick on in turf handicaps, initially when fourth of six here (8.5f) in April then fifth of ten at Chester (10.5f) the following month; one of his siblings was a dual 1m4f winner for this yard so maybe the new trip will help.

14/1

5th

2

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Timber Twelve

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Bell

Made most to win 1m novices on AW at Kempton in September and Southwell in March; that perfect start was followed by a lesser front-running effort at Epsom (8.5f, good) on turf/handicap debut but he looks bred for 1m2f.

8/1

4th

1

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:23 Epsom

Timber Twelve

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Overcame a wide stall when springing 28-1 surprise at Kempton in September and kept unbeaten record when defying a penalty on his return at Southwell (also 1m, AW) five weeks ago; will likely be going up in trip soon enough but brings plenty of potential to this turf/handicap debut.

2/1

Form: 4-43

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Minor honours in maiden/novice events at Leicester (7f), Newmarket (1m2f) and Salisbury (1m3f); led over 2f out last time but looked green in front and carried her head a bit high; early days, going handicapping first time.
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3rd

2

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:41 Lingfield

Blue Noon

9st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Showed clear promise in novice/maiden events but was 14-1 on handicap debut at Chester (10.3f, good) last month and she finished a well-held sixth of ten; now drops back in grade but this is competitive and she needs improvement.

14/1

6th

8

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Blue Noon

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Minor honours in maiden/novice events at Leicester (7f), Newmarket (1m2f) and Salisbury (1m3f); led over 2f out last time but looked green in front and carried her head a bit high; early days, going handicapping first time.

9/1

3rd

4

(5)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 3

16:28 Salisbury

Blue Noon

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Promising fourth of 12 on her debut at Leicester (7f, good to soft) in September and filled that same position on her reappearance at Newmarket (1m2f, good; raced freely) 13 days ago; may yet do better.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 295-60

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Second in a maiden here last September; best form in valuable sales races (also 7f) on next two outings but nowhere near repeating it in his two starts this term; hampered early in a York handicap last time (7f; 22-1) and this is a major rethink on his trip, but none too persuasive.
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1st

9

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Advance Twentyfive

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ten-race maiden who has been out of sorts in his three runs this season; continues to drop down the weights but he needs a big turnaround back at this trip; visor added.

20/1

7th

1

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Advance Twentyfive

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Second in a maiden here last September; best form in valuable sales races (also 7f) on next two outings but nowhere near repeating it in his two starts this term; hampered early in a York handicap last time (7f; 22-1) and this is a major rethink on his trip, but none too persuasive.

18/1

14th

10

(2)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Advance Twentyfive

8st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ran creditably in valuable contest over C&D last autumn but remains a maiden and has a bit to prove off his mark in this warm handicap; failed to show his form at Thirsk (behind Inishbeg) on reappearance.

20/1

66/1

Form: 969-89

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Twice showed fair form at 1m in his four Irish races last term for Ger Lyons; well beaten on handicap debut there, however, and it was the same story this month on both British starts.
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9th

11

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Carwyn

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Patrick Morris

Twice showed fair form at 1m in his four Irish races last term for Ger Lyons; well beaten on handicap debut there, however, and it was the same story this month on both British starts.

66/1

11

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Carwyn

8st 7lb

T: Patrick Morris

9th

3

(8)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:40 Haydock

Carwyn

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Showed ability in two of his three maiden races in Ireland but well beaten on handicap debut there (1m) in October and a remote last of eight at Chester (1m4f, good; 80-1) on British debut 15 days ago; cheekpieces (worn for his last two Irish starts) return.

40/1

Form: 07-921 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
After 12 races, for two wins, she should be far more exposed than today's rivals; however, her best form was on last two outings when second at Epsom (8.5f, good) and winning with a steady late bid at Salisbury (upped to 1m2f, good; 4lb higher today) and that earns respect.
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4th

4

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

18:40 Salisbury

Mayaada

9st 1lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ollie Sangster

Second off this mark to a useful prospect last time and that was better, having run Flat at Chester and then over-raced and not seen out 1m4f at York; had plenty of racing this last year and this, however, and remains vulnerable to improvers.

6/1

2nd

5

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:25 Lingfield

Mayaada

9st 1lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ollie Sangster

Said to have run flat at Chester before over-racing and not seeing out 1m4f last time; it's likely this mark is within range but she had plenty of racing last year and has again this term, and she's vulnerable to improvers now.

4/1

4th

9

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Mayaada

8st 11lb

J: Ms Aine Connolly

T: Ollie Sangster

3yo who was runner-up at Epsom (8.5f, good) in April then went one better Salisbury (good) on her first crack at 1m2f; disappointing at Chester seven days later but that run may have come too soon; stayed on well at Salisbury and could be suited by the step up to 1m4f; in calculations.

9/1

10/1

Form: 21-14 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
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Form: 15

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £13.40
Straight Forecast £14.12
Tricast £44.45
Trifecta £72.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Folk Pageant

SPOTLIGHT:

Bemersyde

D Express:

Home Hero

NEWMARKET:

Knowledge

Telegraph:

Timber Twelve

The Guardian:

Mayaada

Daily Mirror:

Blue Noon

Daily Mail:

Bemersyde

The Star:

Home Hero

TOPSPEED:

Folk Pageant

POSTDATA:

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The Times:

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The Sun:

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Daily Record:

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