June 13 / 16.37 Chester

16.37

Good To Soft

Roodee Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 7f 196y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Roodee Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 056-23

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two good runs for new stable this season, the latter a third of 17 at York (1m4f, good) last month; should be fine back at 2m and can cope with ground slower than good; high on the list.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Fox Journey

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Two good runs for new stable this season, the latter a third of 17 at York (1m4f, good) last month; should be fine back at 2m and can cope with ground slower than good; high on the list.

6/1

3rd

9

(8)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Fox Journey

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

No win since May 2024 when trained by Sir Michael Stoute (below form last year for Kevin Ryan) but second of 14 off almost a career-low mark at Musselburgh (1m4f, good; under Zak Wheatley) one month ago was easily his most competitive show since; back up 2lb and needs to build on that revival.

13/2

2nd

5

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Fox Journey

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

No win since May 2024 when trained by Sir Michael Stoute; below form last year for Kevin Ryan, followed by a 22,000gns sale in October; he's 23lb below his peak mark but the tide needs to turn.

25/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 7-1522

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner (1m/1m4f); runner-up twice since upped to 2m, returned to turf and fitted with cheekpieces last month, more recently behind a progressive rival here (good; also suited by good to soft); good chance.
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7th

3

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Solar Pass

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Both wins on the AW but runner-up in five of her seven races on the grass, the last two over C&D; clearly on a high enough mark but looks sure to give her running.

13/8

2nd

5

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Solar Pass

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Dual AW winner (1m/1m4f); runner-up twice since upped to 2m, returned to turf and fitted with cheekpieces last month, more recently behind a progressive rival here (good; also suited by good to soft); good chance.

7/2

2nd

10

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Solar Pass

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Both wins have been on AW (latest in March) and her only run at this track did not go well, when favourite over 1m6f on heavy on final start last term; close second with first-time cheekpieces at Goodwood (2m, good) on latest outing, however, is a notable positive.

4/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 07-121 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Back in good form this season, most recently when making all to win by over 6l at Musselburgh (2m, good) eight days ago; 6lb higher in much more competitive race here but won't mind if the ground is much slower.
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3rd

4

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Cascade Hall

8st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins this spring, latterly when making all to score by over 6l at Musselburgh (2m, good) last month; safely held when making the frame on next two outings (2m/2m1f) but still enters calculations.

11/4

4th

3

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 47y

Class 5

20:09 Carlisle

Cascade Hall

10st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Back in good form this season, most recently when making all to win by over 6l at Musselburgh (2m, good) last month; well-held third in Chester 0-80 since but this is more his level.

11/4

3rd

11

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Cascade Hall

8st 8lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Back in good form this season, most recently when making all to win by over 6l at Musselburgh (2m, good) eight days ago; 6lb higher in much more competitive race here but won't mind if the ground is much slower.

7/2

25/1

Form: 13032- D

Last run: 253 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Looked out of sorts when pulled up in two hurdle races this spring (wore cheekpieces last time) and his best Flat form has been shown on Polytrack; others have much less to prove.
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4th

7

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Kingdom Of Stars

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Kerry Lee

Looked out of sorts when pulled up in two hurdle races this spring (wore cheekpieces last time) and his best Flat form has been shown on Polytrack; others have much less to prove.

25/1

1

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:55 Uttoxeter

Kingdom Of Stars

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

2m AW Flat winner for Tom Ward; unexposed as a hurdler, best run when 13l third in a Hereford novice in March (2m3f, good; wore a hood); wasn't suited by the drop back to 2m when pulled up on handicap debut last time; cheekpieces now tried again (no improvement with them on the Flat).

7/1

1

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

14:45 Hereford

Kingdom Of Stars

12st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Kerry Lee

Has taken time to come to hand over hurdles but his recent third over 2m4f here last month represented by far his best effort, appreciating the better ground; opening mark is no gift, but he remains capable of better in this sphere; interesting contender.

7/1

Form: 4318-3 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made all to win by 5l on heavy ground here (1m6f) in September and will warrant consideration if conditions become similarly testing today but his seasonal debut was disappointing and he's not one to rely upon.
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4th

2

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Dino Bellagio

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald McCain

Made all in a big field here (2m) last July and he's on a handy mark on last season's best efforts; however, he's been well beaten on both outings this year and needs to turn things around.

7/1

5th

6

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Dino Bellagio

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Donald McCain

Made all to win by 5l on heavy ground here (1m6f) in September and will warrant consideration if conditions become similarly testing today but his seasonal debut was disappointing and he's not one to rely upon.

20/1

3rd

3

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Dino Bellagio

9st 10lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Donald McCain

Two-time bumper winner (soft/good) who made all in Flat handicaps on Tapeta (1m6f) and turf (2m, heavy) in the second half of last year; ended last season on a low note but he still has scope for further progress and needs watching in market on his return.

4/1

Form: 2316-4

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Stout stayer who was placed over C&D (good) in September and opened his account at Pontefract (2m2f, soft) the following month; made a low-key reappearance last month but has possibilities if that run brought him on.
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6th

10

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Action Pact

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Stout stayer who was placed over C&D (good) in September and opened his account at Pontefract (2m2f, soft) the following month; made a low-key reappearance last month but has possibilities if that run brought him on.

10/1

4th

6

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

19:52 Pontefract

Action Pact

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Improved as his stamina was drawn out last season, winning over 2m2f here in October (soft); below par on extremely deep ground at Nottingham when last seen 211 days ago but that is not the run to judge him on; unlikely he has reached his ceiling and he's an interesting contender.

4/1

7th
2 (11)
Savrola

14/1

Form: 2212-0 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who did well during five-race campaign last season, most notably when gamely winning Northumberland Vase at Newcastle (2m, AW); also suited by good to soft turf but needs to bounce back from last month's disappointing reappearance run.
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15th

12

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Savrola

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dianne Sayer

Front-runner who did well throughout five-race campaign last season, most notably when gamely winning this race; 5lb higher today but much more of a worry is that he needs to bounce back from this season's two poor runs on turf.

16/1

7th

2

(11)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Savrola

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Dianne Sayer

Front-runner who did well during five-race campaign last season, most notably when gamely winning Northumberland Vase at Newcastle (2m, AW); also suited by good to soft turf but needs to bounce back from last month's disappointing reappearance run.

14/1

Form: /018-0 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
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.
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9th

3

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:02 Cartmel

Its All About You

11st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

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

8th

3

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Its All About You

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

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

13th

13

(7)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Its All About You

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

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

Form: -12698 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner, most recently off today's mark in January; struggled when back on turf this month, though, and ground slower than good will be a serious worry here.
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3rd

3

(7)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:13 Kempton (AW)

Barenboim

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Kickstarted 2026 with C&D win in January but his more recent form is far less encouraging, last of nine at Chester (2m) last time; others are preferred.

40/1

9th

4

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Barenboim

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Six-time AW winner, most recently off today's mark in January; struggled when back on turf this month, though, and ground slower than good will be a serious worry here.

33/1

8th

3

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newbury

Barenboim

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Tom Dascombe

Just 1lb above his last winning mark, but is 6-31 on the AW and 0-18 on turf, including six starts over hurdles; others more solid.

20/1

Non-runners

Heathen, Pergamon

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.40
Straight Forecast £10.45
Tricast £27.44
Trifecta £36.20

Selections

The Times:

Solar Pass

The Guardian:

Fox Journey

Telegraph:

Cascade Hall

POSTDATA:

Heathen

SPOTLIGHT:

Pergamon

RP RATINGS:

It's All About You

TOPSPEED:

Savrola

Daily Mail:

Solar Pass

D Express:

Solar Pass

Daily Record:

Cascade Hall

Daily Mirror:

Fox Journey

The Sun:

Fox Journey

The Star:

Heathen