June 12 / 17.28 Chester

17.28

Good

Tom Jones At Chester Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 0m 7f 127y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Tom Jones At Chester Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.90
  • Place: £4.80

Form: 99-550

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Unplaced on all five starts on turf; has switched stables since his last run at Beverley last month and hard to fancy.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Not Me

9st 13lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Alan Brown

Gained a breakthrough success on his yard debut (formerly with Ivan Furtado) in 7.5f handicap at Chester last month; needs to back it up dropped to 6f here off a 4lb higher mark.

4/1

1st

9

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Not Me

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Alan Brown

Unplaced on all five starts on turf; has switched stables since his last run at Beverley last month and hard to fancy.

20/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 42-113 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced, he landed a quickfire double at Southwell and Thirsk over 1m last month and was beaten 2l when third of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) ten days ago; there may be more to come and he should not be far away.
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2nd

4

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Military Leader

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Phillip Makin

Off the mark when winning at Southwell (1m, AW) in May and followed up over this C&D next time (good); has posted two good placed efforts since, the most recent at Chester (7.5f, soft) last month off a 2lb lower mark than today's, and makes the shortlist.

9/4

2nd

5

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Military Leader

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Lightly raced, he landed a quickfire double at Southwell and Thirsk over 1m last month and was beaten 2l when third of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) ten days ago; there may be more to come and he should not be far away.

9/2

3rd

8

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Military Leader

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Chased home the bang-in-form Aisling Oscar over C&D in December, and he's 2-2 since returning from a break, winning at Southwell and Thirsk (both 1m); has risen a combined total of 10lb (3lb since latest) for those two wins, but he has to figure on the shortlist in pursuit of the hat-trick.

11/4

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 424-57

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Faded into 3l fifth of nine on handicap/seasonal debut at Nottingham in April and this headstrong sort also looked stretched by 1m at Thirsk last time; the return to shorter looks the right move for this lightly raced 4yo, who is a possible player.
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8th

6

(1)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Pension Pot

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Lightly raced 4yo who is yet to score but has shown ability across his six starts; latest third of 11 at Chester (7.5f, soft; acts on quicker) was a respectable effort and it's impossible to say he's not capable of better.

10/1

3rd

3

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Pension Pot

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David & Nicola Barron

Faded into 3l fifth of nine on handicap/seasonal debut at Nottingham in April and this headstrong sort also looked stretched by 1m at Thirsk last time; the return to shorter looks the right move for this lightly raced 4yo, who is a possible player.

14/1

4th
1 (4)
Oman

4/1

Form: 227841 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Of his six wins on the Flat, two have been at this track over 1m4f+; returned to winning ways with Myla Coppins aboard at Goodwood (1m1f, good to soft) last Friday and escapes a penalty as it was a race for apprentices; hasn't raced over a distance this short since his debut six years ago and vulnerable to speedier sorts.
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9th

5

(11)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Oman

9st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Scored over C&D in December but all of his other wins have came on turf; exposed and others may have more in their lockers.

12/1

7th

3

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Chester

Oman

10st 0lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Tony Carroll

His five wins include two here, the second over this trip on fast ground in May 2024; versatile, though, for his latest win was over 1m1f at Goodwood last month (good to soft) and last run was when fourth over 7.5f here (soft); chance back up in trip.

5/1

Form: -10412

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Landed his third win at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) last month and ran up to that form when runner-up back there (soft) six days ago; still on a workable mark and holds claims.
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6th

3

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:01 Chepstow

Dapper Gee Gee

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Tony Carroll

Dual winner over 7f at this track, the latest (good to soft) in May; has one good run against his name over this far, but on balance shorter trips seem to suit him best and he may also prefer slower ground.

7/1

5th

8

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Dapper Gee Gee

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Landed his third win at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) last month and ran up to that form when runner-up back there (soft) six days ago; still on a workable mark and holds claims.

7/2

2nd

9

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:53 Chepstow

Dapper Gee Gee

8st 11lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Gained a second C&D victory when getting up late in 11-runner handicap last month; up 2lb but that form is working out well so he must enter calculations.

9/2

6th
4 (6)
Coolree

6/1

Form: -73112

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has been in excellent form this year, winning twice at his beloved Beverley (four course wins there); it will be interesting if he can maintain his form here, but he will certainly be worth looking out for when returning to his favourite track.
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3rd

5

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

Coolree

8st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Sam England

Ties in with some of today's rivals on recent C&D form but is still seeking a first success at this trip; has gained all Beverley wins over the extended 1m.

5/1

4th

7

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Coolree

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

A four-time scorer over 8.5f here (including twice in May); recorded another very good effort with second of six to Tattie Bogle over C&D 11 days ago; very much one to consider nudged up 1lb.

5/1

Form: /968-9

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Early-season 5f winner as a 2yo when trained by David Evans; unplaced in two handicap runs last summer; beaten 10l on stable debut at Yarmouth last month; best watched.
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2nd

1

(2)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:48 Doncaster

Chilly Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Lightly raced gelding who hasn't progressed from his 5f 2yo success, including in three outings between 7f and 1m for Ian Williams this year; this is a drop in grade but would need to see market support to consider.

14/1

6th

10

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Sandown

Chilly Breeze

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Lightly raced gelding who hasn't progressed from his 5f 2yo success, latterly in two races at about 7f this season for new yard; enough to prove upped further in trip.

33/1

7th

7

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Chilly Breeze

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Early-season 5f winner as a 2yo when trained by David Evans; unplaced in two handicap runs last summer; beaten 10l on stable debut at Yarmouth last month; best watched.

33/1

Form: 64-366 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has a win over C&D but that was over four years ago; hasn't backed up an encouraging third at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March in two runs since but has dropped to a career-low mark so all is not lost.
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4th

4

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Red Mirage

9st 10lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: John & Sean Quinn

All four AW wins on Polytrack, the latest more than four years ago, and he's likely to need more than a respectable sixth at Newcastle in May, when having a rare run on Tapeta, and also on his Chester form since; headgear returns for the first time since last July.

20/1

8th

2

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Red Mirage

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has a win over C&D but that was over four years ago; hasn't backed up an encouraging third at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March in two runs since but has dropped to a career-low mark so all is not lost.

8/1

6th

7

(7)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Red Mirage

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Four-time Polytrack winner who ran well below market expectations in two previous starts on Tapeta; back on his last successful mark but didn't build on a decent comeback effort last time.

12/1

16/1

Form: 9-8728

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent sort who followed up a neck second at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in April with a mediocre effort when eighth of 12 at Redcar (1m, good) last month; cannot discount but needs to put his best foot forward.
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4th

4

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:48 Doncaster

Mariner

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jennie Candlish

Latest Nottingham third in this headgear was a bit better and he'll be a threat to all if recapturing the form he showed when a close second over C&D (good to firm) off 2lb higher in April, particularly with Jack Callan taking an additional 3lb off.

4/1

3rd

3

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

Mariner

9st 11lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Jennie Candlish

Won three times last year, the most recent coming at Ripon (1m2f, good) off a 4lb higher mark than today's; went close at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in April but he's been below his best in two starts since; tongue-tie is added to cheekpieces.

9/1

9th

11

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Mariner

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Inconsistent sort who followed up a neck second at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in April with a mediocre effort when eighth of 12 at Redcar (1m, good) last month; cannot discount but needs to put his best foot forward.

16/1

10/1

Form: 4-4529

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since his debut in February last year when trained by Karl Burke; went close when beaten a nose at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in March and if he can reproduce that effort on turf then he would be a player.
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10th

6

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Nordic Norm

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Hasn't won since his debut in February last year when trained by Karl Burke; went close when beaten a nose at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in March and if he can reproduce that effort on turf then he would be a player.

10/1

9th

3

(8)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Nordic Norm

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Still to add to his debut success (for Karl Burke) but he went desperately close at Chelmsford last month, running on well at the finish; handicap mark left unchanged and he needs serious consideration.

7/2

2nd

2

(3)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Nordic Norm

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Started handicap life for Karl Burke last summer on an unrealistic mark and struggled prior to being picked up for just 2,000gns in the autumn; finding his level now for his current yard and it wouldn't shock were he to pop up here, dropped another 3lb.

12/1

Form: 164-72

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
3-15 on turf; beaten 1l in 16-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) when last seen in April; would hold claims if she can build on that effort.
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4th

3

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Born A Rebel

9st 10lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: Patrick Owens

Can miss the break but she won this race last year off 10lb lower and swiftly got over a Chester aberration when second of 11 here (1m, good to firm) under Arron D'Arcy four weeks ago; a player.

5/2

2nd

4

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:24 Newmarket (July)

Born A Rebel

9st 8lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: Patrick Owens

Three turf wins include a 20-1 7f success when tongue tied here (good) last July; posted a cracking return from a break when 33-1 and second of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in April but it all went pear-shaped at Chester last Friday; has won at 1m before but last year's efforts over this trip weren't overly convincing.

16/1

11th

10

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Born A Rebel

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

3-15 on turf; beaten 1l in 16-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) when last seen in April; would hold claims if she can build on that effort.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £99.20
Straight Forecast £89.01
Tricast £1204.85
Trifecta £1097.30

Selections

The Times:

Oman

SPOTLIGHT:

Dapper Gee Gee

D Express:

Not Me

POSTDATA:

Coolree

The Guardian:

Born A Rebel

Telegraph:

Dapper Gee Gee

The Star:

Not Me

Daily Record:

Coolree

Daily Mail:

Oman

Daily Mirror:

Oman

The Sun:

Oman