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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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

1st

9

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

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8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

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.

9/4

1st

7

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:12 Chester

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9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Yet to score but she was runner-up for the third time at Windsor (1m) in May and then suffered a very poor run when beaten just over 2l into fifth in 1m Newmarket handicap four weeks ago; merits serious consideration despite 2lb weights rise.

3/1

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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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

2nd

1

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Sujet

10st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

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.

10/1

11th

5

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Sujet

10st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ran encouragingly in first couple of starts for new stable but has posted two duck eggs kept to 7f since, latest in competitive field at York; doesn't look as if he's about to add to his Irish wins.

20/1

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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3rd

4

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Newmarket (July)

Calyxoh

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Patrick Morris

On dangerous mark but he's generally struggled this year except for a fair third in a Chester handicap (7.6f, good) last month; had tough task in a claimer last time but he's now 1-21 and others are more convincing

12/1

4th

5

(6)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:22 Chester

Calyxoh

8st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Third in a C&D handicap last month but that's been about it since joining this stable; now visored and doesn't have obvious claims on these terms.

20/1

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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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

6th

12

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Start Me Up

8st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Has form figures of 114, all at Chester (6f and around 7f), since being gelded (maiden previously); not disgraced last time but has something to prove off the same mark switched to a different venue and upped in grade.

18/1

4th

6

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Start Me Up

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Richard Spencer

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.

2/1

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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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

5th

3

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Knights Gold

9st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

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.

9/2

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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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

12th

6

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Indian Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Built upon previous promise (including on turf) to win maiden at Lingfield (1m, AW) last September; 3l third of 12 on handicap debut there (1m, AW) in October on final run for George Boughey; sold for 50,000gns later that month; unexposed but lacks a recent run and he needs to be better than ever if he's to make a winning stable debut.

10/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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

7th

5

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Mission Command

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

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.

14/1

7th

6

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Mission Command

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Largely in decent nick this season, snapping a losing run at Chester (7f, good to soft) 19 days ago in this refitted headgear combination; retains handicapping scope off 5lb higher.

11/4

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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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

8th

8

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Thankfully

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: K R Burke

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.

8/1

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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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

10th

2

(16)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Lexington Jet

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David Loughnane

Front-runner who has won four times since blinkers were added (7f/1m), most recently over 7f at Chester last month off 3lb lower; didn't get home there over 1m2f (good to soft) 11 days ago but should be happier back at this trip.

20/1

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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