June 13 / 13.35 Chester

13.35

Good To Soft

Saturday Social Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 6f 17y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Saturday Social Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.30

Form: -23164 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
His two turf wins (6f) came on soft and heavy; in good form this year and he made all at Southwell (6f, AW) in April; latest fourth at Carlisle was a fair effort on Tuesday and he's well drawn to attack.
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1st

6

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Station X

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Two wins this year, the latest a front-running C&D success in June; solid third off this mark at Hamilton 11 days ago; has other pace to contend with this time.

9/1

3rd

1

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Station X

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Front-runner whose three turf wins have all been on ground slower than good, the most recent coming when holding on at Chester (6f, good to soft) two months ago; may not have things all his own way in front but commands respect off this 2lb higher mark.

4/1

2nd
10 (2)
Ran Amok

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 7470-5 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 6f (good to soft and good) and he ran well from off the pace here (5.5f, soft) in September; fairly encouraging return when fifth of 12 at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) last month after which he had wind surgery; handy stall but being 5lb 'wrong' tempers enthusiasm.
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9

(3)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:53 Chester

Ran Amok

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Both wins have come over 6f and only seventh of 11 in one 7f run; down the field at Haydock last week and that was in a race where he was well drawn; not a solid option but a bounce back wouldn't be a great surprise.

8/1

6th

11

(10)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Ran Amok

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

A fairly useful 6f winner; underwent breathing surgery before posting good placed efforts in 6f handicaps at Chester and Doncaster in June; not out of things after a break.

9/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 9-6559 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Two starts here yielded a win and a second for Roger Varian and he looked a shade unlucky when fifth on his return to Chester for this yard in May; hasn't built on that subsequently but his latest midfield finish came in a competitive 20-runner York handicap; unraced on ground slower than good but a good show wouldn't be a surprise.
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4th

3

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Miraculous

9st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ended a losing sequence over C&D in August and backed it up with a good second of ten in 6f handicap at Hamilton six days ago; a likely player off the same mark.

4/1

2nd

7

(10)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Miraculous

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ended lengthy losing run when scoring off reduced mark at Southwell (6f, AW) two weeks ago; back up 5lb but he remains well treated on his best form including a win at Chester (6f, good) last July; interesting contender.

7/2

10/1

Form: 107-36 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Acts on good to soft and softer but his best form is at 5f and latest last of six at Haydock needs forgiving; cheekpieces go on after that; nothing wrong with this mark if they do have a positive effect, however.
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3rd

5

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Brummell

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Julie Camacho

Won three times over 5f in 2025; got back on track in first-time cheekpieces with fourth of ten in 6f Chester handicap in June; no forlorn hope off a 2lb lower mark here with headgear retained.

9/1

4th

4

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Brummell

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Acts on good to soft and softer but his best form is at 5f and latest last of six at Haydock needs forgiving; cheekpieces go on after that; nothing wrong with this mark if they do have a positive effect, however.

10/1

Form: 36-269 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
His year started well when bustling up Saturday's Epsom "Dash" winner at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in April but his two runs last month didn't come close and he has the widest stall.
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8th

8

(7)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Havana Rum

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

He hasn't won yet in 2026 but he has looked to retain plenty of ability and his latest Pontefract second (6f, good to firm) was a solid effort; should appreciate this intermediate trip and he has a big run in him.

13/2

2nd

7

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Havana Rum

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

A touch below par at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago but third of 19 there (6f, good to firm) two starts ago and he has an eyecatching record at Pontefract, having made the frame on each of his last five visits; firmly in calculations.

7/1

Form: 46-020 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
There were hopes he was rediscovering his level when chasing home Station X at Southwell (6f, AW) in April but his return to turf didn't go particularly well when again slowly away before finishing down the field at Doncaster last Friday; out of the weights today and others more solid.
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7th

2

(6)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Tough Enough

10st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Antony Brittain

Three-time winner but 0-13 since moving yards and doesn't look about to put that right.

12/1

12th

20

(10)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Tough Enough

8st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Still seeking a first win for this yard and, although he continues to drop down the weights, this looks too competitive.

25/1

4th

1

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Tough Enough

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Slowly away on his last three starts; runner-up over 6f here in April following a break; hasn't built on that on turf on his two starts since (6f) but he made late headway at Chester last time and the return to 7f may be a good move; could be involved back here.

8/1

11/2

Form: -45063 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
His turf wins (5f to 6.5f) have come on good or slower; well held in three runs this spring but he offered more at Doncaster one week ago, when third despite blowing the start; mark fine and he needs respecting on this first visit to Chester on his 70th start.
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4th

4

(3)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:51 Salisbury

Baldomero

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to score this term but he's hinted he can put that right, his latest fourth at Beverley (5f, soft) being another such example; return to 6f is no bother and he won't mind how the ground is riding; career-low mark.

11/2

4th

11

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Baldomero

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to score this term but his sixth of 21 at the Ebor festival (6f, good to firm) indicated he might be rediscovering his level; that didn't prove the case at Windsor last time but he's too well handicapped to ignore and rain would certainly not hinder him.

10/1

9th

16

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Baldomero

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Saw out 2025 with three AW wins from his final four starts but he's played only minor roles in turf handicaps this year, including when beaten nearly 5l behind King Of Light over C&D in May; could do with some rain or, failing that, a return to the AW as he's well treated now.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 87-261 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin winner of a valuable sales race at the Curragh as a 2yo and it was a first win since when taking good-ground Ascot handicap (6f) on his return to turf last month; no problem if this ground is softer and sound claims up 4lb.
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5th

9

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Bolo Neighs

9st 7lb

J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire

T: Ralph Beckett

His three good runs this year have all come at Ascot, winning in May (6f, good) and doing best of those in the stands' side group when sixth behind All Ways Glamorous here two weeks ago (cheekpieces on for the first time; first 5f run since 2024); can get it wrong at the start but he has races in him off this mark.

7/2

6th

4

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Bolo Neighs

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ralph Beckett

Kept on well when winning a 6f handicap (good) here in May; not so good on his next two starts but he ran well for third back here (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; drops back to 5f with cheekpieces enlisted; others preferred for the win.

12/1

3rd

2

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Bolo Neighs

10st 1lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ralph Beckett

Sole visit here yielded a win over this trip (good) in May but he hasn't figured in two subsequent starts, including when always behind at Windsor 11 days ago; hopes rest on a return to this course firing him back up.

12/1

20/1

Form: 8-0989

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner who went close here (5f, heavy) in September; yet to get going this term but there is the slightest suspicion he's potentially running into form; attractively handicapped and not completely dismissed at likely rewarding odds.
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4th

6

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Smart Vision

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Stable's quiet year has seen him plummet down the weights and he is now on an extremely tempting mark; didn't run badly at Sandown four weeks ago and he has run well in all three visits to Newcastle; shortlisted.

8/1

4th

1

(7)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:55 Sandown

Smart Vision

10st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

He won three times over 5f last August-October and is 8lb below his last winning mark; drops back in trip today but he's finished down the field on all five starts this season and has plenty to prove.

9/1

10/1

Form: 685U53 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Speedy sort but his last two wins have been at 6f (AW); acts on good to soft and encouraging his best turf effort came on his sole start here (5f) back in 2024; last two efforts haven't been his best, however, and the draw hasn't been kind either.
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7th

5

(9)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

Accrual

9st 11lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

It was win number six when making an immediate impact for this yard at Thirsk (5f, good; made all) at the start of last month; fair third over that C&D a fortnight later but his two runs on soft ground haven't seen him at his best.

13/2

3rd

2

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Accrual

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

His career win number six when making all and repelling Moulin Booj on recent stable debut over C&D; likely to win more races; up 4lb.

5/1

1st

7

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Accrual

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Well handicapped on this winter's AW form but he has gone off the boil more recently; given a chance by the handicapper as a consequence and he needs a market check starting out for Ruth Carr (sold out of David Loughnane's stable for 22,000gns last month).

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.40
Straight Forecast £23.90
Tricast £94.03
Trifecta £138.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Station X

TOPSPEED:

Miraculous

POSTDATA:

Baldomero

Daily Record:

Bolo Neighs

Daily Mail:

Brummell

The Times:

Miraculous

The Star:

Miraculous

RP RATINGS:

Station X

THE NORTH:

Station X

Telegraph:

Station X

The Guardian:

Station X

The Sun:

Station X

D Express:

Baldomero

Daily Mirror:

Baldomero