June 13 / 15.23 Chester

15.23

Good To Soft

Colette, Lynn And Rachel’s 50th Birthday Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 1m 2f 70y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Colette, Lynn And Rachel’s 50th Birthday Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: /2311-

Last run: 248 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Seventh attempt when off the mark from the front in a novice at Kempton (7f, AW) in September and he followed up returned to handicaps when scoring at Nottingham (8.5f, good to soft) five weeks later; pedigree suggests this new trip will suit and he's respected on reappearance.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(12)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 2

20:26 Southwell (AW)

Ultrasoul

9st 1lb

J: C Y Ho

T: Roger Varian

Had no problem with the longer trip when winning on his Chester reappearance (1m2f, good to soft) in June and now bids for a four-timer off a 4lb higher mark; should stay this far on breeding and high on list in current mood.

7/2

1st

3

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:23 Chester

Ultrasoul

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Roger Varian

Seventh attempt when off the mark from the front in a novice at Kempton (7f, AW) in September and he followed up returned to handicaps when scoring at Nottingham (8.5f, good to soft) five weeks later; pedigree suggests this new trip will suit and he's respected on reappearance.

7/2

2

(8)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

Ultrasoul

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Seventh attempt when off the mark from the front in a novice at Kempton (7f, AW) five weeks ago, earning very few extra plaudits though as he was 2-9 in a two-runner race and it was workmanlike; worth this second crack at 1m but other runners are more convincing.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 034-98 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Winner of his first three handicaps in 2025, including here (7.5f, good) at this meeting; also went close at Glorious Goodwood (1m, heavy) off 2lb higher in July; yet to get going this term but he's too well treated to ignore; first attempt at this trip.
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2nd

2

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Beverley

Impartiality

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Phillip Makin

Probably on a high enough mark but he's gone close in last two races and travelled much the best last time at Hamilton (1m1f, good); he'll enjoy this softer ground; considered.

4/1

2nd

5

(13)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Impartiality

9st 12lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Phillip Makin

Winner of his first three starts in 2025, including here over 8.5f (good), and also went close on heavy ground at Goodwood (1m; first-time cheekpieces) last July; below his best on his first two starts this year but bounced back when runner-up at Chester (1m2f, good to soft) in June; contender.

11/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 400-25 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Last won at Newbury (1m2f, soft) in September 2024; patchy form in nine subsequent starts includes a fifth of seven at Windsor (11.5f, good) last month; others hold stronger claims.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(4)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Due To Henry

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Placed twice in a light 2026 campaign; on a near two-year losing spell but remains well treated on peak form; 2-3 on soft ground; again has each-way possibilities.

10/1

3rd

11

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:23 Chester

Due To Henry

8st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Last won at Newbury (1m2f, soft) in September 2024; patchy form in nine subsequent starts includes a fifth of seven at Windsor (11.5f, good) last month; others hold stronger claims.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Due To Henry

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Acts on good to firm and soft; all three wins have been on turf and he returned to form after a break with a near-miss at Haydock (10.4f) last month; up 3lb but he pulled clear of the third last time and is a big player if he can back that up.

4/1

20/1

Form: 74878/

Last run: 639 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
2-2 as a juvenile but he didn't progress in 2024 and left Karl Burke for 25,000gns that October; failed to make the track last year and he's best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
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5th

14

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Haydock

Golden West

8st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

5yo who is 0-9 since winning his first two starts in 2023; however, he's finished runner-up over 1m3f/1m4f on two of his last three outings, keeping on well each time, and he might improve for the step up to 1m6f; has shown promise on slow ground; interesting each-way at forecast big odds.

33/1

2nd

6

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Golden West

8st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Won his first two starts when trained by Karl Burke; encouraging stable debut at Chester (1m2f, good to soft) in June and was best of the rest behind a handicap blot at Carlisle next time; however, he needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at York (1m4f, good to firm) last month.

10/1

9th

1

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:40 York

Golden West

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Promising return from absence when fourth at Chester (10.5f, good to soft) for new yard last month and he was best of the rest behind a handicap blot in the Cumberland Plate at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) since; enters calculations.

8/1

Form: 4/42-6 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Improved with each of last year's qualifying runs but he left Charlie Appleby for 80,000gns in February; made a disappointing handicap/stable debut when sixth of seven at Windsor (11.5f, good) last month; new headgear combination quickly deployed and he comes here with a question to answer.
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5th

5

(2)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:42 Epsom

Naval Command

9st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

No wins in seven but mark continues to fall and he was perhaps unlucky not to be closer than just over 3l here in July (final run); respected.

9/2

5th

2

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Epsom

Naval Command

10st 9lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Ralph Beckett

Six-race maiden whose easily best display in three handicaps came when fifth of ten at Chester (1m2f) in June; the lesser shows on either side were over about 1m3f; blinkers (worn on last two starts) are removed; 7lb lower than on handicap/seasonal debut but something to prove.

7/1

Form: 117101 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made his first appearance here a winning one when landing 7f handicap (good) a fortnight ago; always handy from a low draw that day and his stamina for this trip is in question; still not ruled out.
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12th

7

(12)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:24 Kempton (AW)

Lexington Jet

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Loughnane

Popped up at 20-1 in a 7f handicap at Chester in May; no comparable form since and unlikely he will be able to dominate in this field.

25/1

7th

3

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:58 Chester

Lexington Jet

9st 13lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Front-runner who went off too fast for his own good over the extended 7f here two weeks ago and folded, which was also the case in his two previous runs; on a handy mark if he did get any freedom up front, though stamina doubts remain over quite this far.

33/1

9th

2

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Lexington Jet

10st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Loughnane

Front-runner who has won four times since blinkers have been added and latest was over 7f here (good) in May; well held in his last two runs (1m2f/1m) but he's now only 2lb higher than for his last win and is well drawn back at this trip; not ruled out.

12/1

7/1

Form: 1-2223

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
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.
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13th

7

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Rastnet

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John Butler

Won Wolverhampton novice (9.4f, AW) last December and placed this year in her first four handicaps; close fourth at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) recently after two-month break but form has to go to a new level in this hotter contest.

33/1

4th

1

(2)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Rastnet

10st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Only made her debut last October and has proved consistent on the AW (5221222), the win coming at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in December; return to an artificial surface a positive, but she may need further than this now and could be vulnerable to the 3yos.

13/2

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 054-47 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Placed on both starts here and he continues to slide down the weights, but was beaten 17l into seventh of eight at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last time and will need to do a good deal better than that; no headgear today.
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8th

1

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:23 Chester

Savvy Victory

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: S Woods

Placed on both starts here and he continues to slide down the weights, but was beaten 17l into seventh of eight at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last time and will need to do a good deal better than that; no headgear today.

14/1

7th

3

(11)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 2

15:27 Pontefract

Savvy Victory

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: S Woods

His form deteriorated last year and he went 0-9; however, he's dropped down the weights and could improve for his recent comeback in a Listed race at Kempton (fourth); this C&D winner is not ruled out.

15/2

7/1

Form: 771441 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Windsor maiden winner on turf last April but he's been confined to AW for all six starts this year; gets a 3lb nudge for his win at Kempton (1m) last time; 1m2f no issue but this is a notch above the standard he usually plies his trade in.
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6th

6

(2)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:22 Sandown

Sea Founder

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Richard Hughes

Triple winner (turf/AW), who got back on track with a near miss over 7f at Kempton (Polytrack) last month; back up 2lb in the weights, but he was as good as ever last time and is respected back in this sphere.

7/2

2nd

8

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Sea Founder

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Three wins include one here (1m) in April off a 2lb lower mark; below that level on turf in two starts since and drops back to 7f for the first time since his debut, which would be a concern.

7/1

6th

3

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

Sea Founder

10st 0lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

Two wins this year came on the AW, but his sole turf win came over this trip on good to firm ground; may be best to forgive his latest Chester performance and a possible if back on song.

10/1

8/1

Form: 119-03

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Dual novice winner (1m, good to soft/AW) who suffered a heavy defeat on his handicap debut at Newbury (1m2f) in September and was beaten even further in the Spring Mile on his comeback in March; turned the ship around when third at Pontefract (1m, good; first-time cheekpieces) last time, however; now needs to build on that tackling this trip again.
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11th

14

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Kempton (AW)

Vincent Rocks

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Hasn't had much racing; signed off for Hugo Palmer with good second to The Liffey over C&D; far from disgraced when never-nearer fifth to Victory Ace at Newcastle next time; may have more to offer for new yard.

25/1

5th

2

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Vincent Rocks

10st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Carr

Landed 1m novices on his first two starts in 2025; signed off for Hugo Palmer with a good second of ten in 1m Kempton handicap 23 days ago; changed hands for 30,000 guineas and not out of things for new handler.

8/1

2nd

5

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Vincent Rocks

9st 6lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Hugo Palmer

Won at Nottingham (8.3f, good to soft) and Southwell (1m, AW) in his first two starts, but he's struggled in three of his four handicaps including when last of ten at Chester (10.3f) last month; has looked stretched in both attempts at that trip but he needs a major revival back on AW; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

16/1

Non-runners

Pride Of Donegal

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Payout
Exacta £22.00
Straight Forecast £18.94
Tricast £165.41
Trifecta £229.60

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Sea Founder

SPOTLIGHT:

Ultrasoul

TOPSPEED:

Lexington Jet

NEWMARKET:

Savvy Victory

Daily Mail:

Rastnet

Daily Mirror:

Vincent Rocks

The Star:

Naval Command

RP RATINGS:

Impartiality

POSTDATA:

Due To Henry

Telegraph:

Sea Founder

The Guardian:

Sea Founder

The Sun:

Sea Founder

D Express:

Ultrasoul

Daily Record:

Lexington Jet

The Times:

Savvy Victory