July 11 / 15.18 Chester

15.18

Good

Tom Jones Live At Chester Racecourse Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 0m 7f 127y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Tom Jones Live At Chester Racecourse Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.20
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2-5251 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
3yo who got off the mark at the ninth attempt when swooping late for a last-gasp win over C&D (soft) last month; up 3lb but that was a personal best last time and this return to quicker ground is no problem; respected.
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1st

6

(5)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:10 Chester

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9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Lost her first eight races but has won two of her last three, the wins over C&D (soft/good); midfield at Glorious Goodwood but still ran well to be only 3l off the principals; looks a key player.

2/1

7th

11

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

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8st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Andrew Balding

Took nine attempts to get off the mark but now bids for a hat-trick after two wins at Chester (7.5f; soft/good); up another 5lb but still one for the shortlist now that something has clearly clicked.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -72000

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Two wins (1m1f/1m, good) for Dermot Weld in Ireland last year; runner-up at Chester (7f, good) in his second run for current yard but he's posted three duck eggs since; well handicapped on his best form but he needs to get back on track with blinkers added.
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8th

4

(1)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 3

15:29 Hamilton

Sujet

9st 11lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Scored twice in Ireland; inconsistent this term for new yard, best efforts when second twice at Chester; admittedly had something to prove when tackling 1m2f the last twice, so this drop back in distance looks a plus.

25/1

9th

5

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:50 Chester

Sujet

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Won twice for Dermot Weld (at up to 1m1f); easily his best runs for Declan Carroll have been here (twice runner-up) but those were at about 7f and at 125-1 he was tailed off at York three weeks ago (Shafdar was third); the blinkers worn for his last two races are left off.

14/1

19th

16

(18)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Sujet

8st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Two wins (1m1f/1m, good) for Dermot Weld in Ireland last year; second start for current yard when runner-up at Chester (7f, good) in May; three poor runs followed but back to form in blinkers (retained here) when second of nine back at Chester (extended 7f, good) six weeks ago; needs to prove his stamina and that he can string good efforts together.

33/1

33/1

  • Place: £13.00

Form: -09097

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his best 2025 form but he's struggled in his last five starts including two runs for new yard this summer; overall record is now 1-18 and he has plenty to prove.
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11th

6

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

Calyxoh

10st 1lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Patrick Morris

He's 1-22 overall but came from rear to finish third behind a major improver over 1m at Newmarket three weeks ago (good to firm); should have some part to play.

14/1

Form: -07511 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Improved form since being gelded and he made it 2-2 at Chester when completing a double in a 7f handicap (good) two weeks ago; up another 4lb but he finished well to beat a clear second last time and is open to more progress at this new trip; big player.
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9

(2)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Pontefract

Start Me Up

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Won two handicaps at Chester (6f/7f) in June and it was another good effort back at that track when second of 12 last month (7f, good to soft); he will need luck in running from stall 2 but not handicapped out of things.

5/1

2nd

4

(14)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:53 Chester

Start Me Up

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Two course wins in June (6f, soft and 7f, good); ran poorly at York three weeks ago and has the widest stall to deal with this time.

12/1

19th

19

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:50 York

Start Me Up

8st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Won two in a row at Chester (6f/7f, soft/good) in June and respectable efforts at Chester (7.5f, good) and Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) since; however, he needs something extra on today's first attempt at 1m if he's to land a competitive handicap such as this.

16/1

Form: 905933 CD BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Four-time turf winner who scored off 1lb higher over C&D last autumn; took a while to get going this season but he's been placed at with cheekpieces added in his last two runs (1m, good to firm); usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets some luck.
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7th

5

(10)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Knights Gold

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tom Ward

Last year's heroics were always going to be a tough act to follow but he got back on the scoresheet with a last-gasp win at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month; back up 3lb but he remains feasibly treated and could be a big factor again back up in trip.

4/1

1st

2

(7)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:20 Brighton

Knights Gold

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tom Ward

Last year's heroics were always going to be a tough act to follow but the addition of cheekpieces, allied to a reduced mark, have seen an upturn in his fortunes since June; latest Windsor second (1m, good to firm; stable debut) wasn't far off his best and he's high on the list with Billy Loughnane aboard for the first time.

5/2

2nd

4

(8)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

18:41 Windsor

Knights Gold

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tom Ward

Four-time turf winner; cheekpieces applied for final three races and after two thirds (1m) he got no luck in running at Chester; now having first run for Tom Ward and wouldn't rule out.

6/1

Form: 513-00

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo, who won an AW maiden (1m) for George Boughey last autumn but he's been tailed off in two runs for new yard this season; has lots to prove and needs a major revival back in trip.
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9th

12

(13)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Indian Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Won an AW maiden (1m) for George Boughey last autumn but he's struggled in three runs for new yard this season; mark continues to fall but he needs a major revival back on Tapeta.

25/1

6th

4

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Indian Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Low-mileage 4yo, who won an AW maiden (1m) for George Boughey last autumn but he's been tailed off in two runs for new yard this season; has lots to prove and needs a major revival back in trip.

33/1

10th

8

(9)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Indian Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Low-mileage AW winner who trailed home last of 12 at Newmarket on stable/seasonal debut; best watched unless the market suggests he's likely to leave that effort behind.

20/1

Form: 330417 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run when scoring over 7f here (good to soft) last month but he wasn't in the same form at Epsom last week; has bit to prove again after that and he hasn't had much luck with the draw.
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2nd

13

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:46 Chester

Mission Command

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Jennie Candlish

Scored over 7f here in June and doubled his tally for the season in 6f Wolverhampton claimer in July; last of seven back in handicap company at Kempton (6f) 15 days ago so has a bit to prove in a change of headgear.

10/1

7th

2

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Kempton (AW)

Mission Command

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jennie Candlish

Coped well with the return to 6f when making all at Wolverhampton five weeks ago; that was only a claimer and he didn't need to be at his very best but he's landed a good draw from which to attack.

6/1

1st

8

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:57 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mission Command

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jennie Candlish

A bit to prove in the reapplied visor and back over 6f, with his last win coming at 7f; badly drawn last time at Chester but disappointed the run before as well.

14/1

8/1

Form: 35-150

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner of a Beverley maiden before finishing a fair fifth on her handicap debut at Thirsk (1m, good); found things tough in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot last time but she's back in calmer waters now and still has potential after only five starts; not ruled out.
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3rd

4

(5)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Ayr

Thankfully

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Reappeared with a win in a Beverley maiden (8.4f, good to soft) in April but she's found things tough in handicaps since; continues to drop down the weights but she was laboured at Hamilton (1m1f, good to soft) last month and others are preferred.

20/1

7th

5

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

17:07 Hamilton

Thankfully

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Landed 8.5f maiden at Beverley on her return in April but she hasn't kicked on in handicaps, only ninth of 12 at York (7f) 27 days ago; she needs to take a big step forward.

11/1

9th

4

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Thankfully

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: K R Burke

Narrow winner of a Beverley maiden in April; matched that when fifth on her handicap debut at Thirsk (1m, good) but two lesser runs have followed; Mr Noble is the more obvious of the Karl Burke pair.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 710160 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

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Payout
Exacta £24.60
Straight Forecast £20.31
Tricast £866.65
Trifecta £841.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Start Me Up

TOPSPEED:

Knights Gold

Telegraph:

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D Express:

Lexington Jet

The Sun:

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RP RATINGS:

Start Me Up

NEWMARKET:

Start Me Up

The Times:

Start Me Up

The Guardian:

Start Me Up

The Star:

Start Me Up

Daily Record:

Start Me Up

POSTDATA:

Knights Gold

Daily Mail:

Knights Gold

Daily Mirror:

Knights Gold