July 11 / 15.52 Chester

15.52

Good

Raymond & Kathleen Corbett Memorial City Plate Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £34026
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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Raymond & Kathleen Corbett Memorial City Plate Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.40
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 9-1109 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won two conditions races at Meydan (7f/6f, good) early this year and he's had tough tasks in Group 1 events in last two starts including the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot; still lightly raced but he needs to find more progress back up in trip and down in class.
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8th

4

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:07 Newbury

Northern Champion

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Record is 4-10, the most recent win at Chester (7f; sole Listed attempt) in July; down the field in C&D Group 2 last time; has inconsistent figures but the return to this grade may have a positive effect.

25/1

8th

8

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Northern Champion

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Back on the up with hard-fought 7f Listed win at Chester (good) in July, before finishing down the field in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood; returning to this trip should suit but he has a fair bit to find on the figures.

33/1

22th

3

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Northern Champion

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Two wins in Dubai early in the year before coming up short in Group 1 company in March and June; back on the up with a 7f Listed win at Chester three weeks ago; this looks a tough task under 6lb penalty though.

16/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 28-702 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been in handicaps but she finished well to go close in a Listed event over C&D (good) two weeks ago; hard to rule out anther good run but this is tougher than last time and she's not easy to predict.
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11th

3

(2)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Dash Of Azure

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ralph Beckett

Free-going filly who is capable of useful form on her day; a repeat of July's Chester second (7f, good) would give her a squeak but she has disappointed twice since.

8/1

9th

3

(10)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Dash Of Azure

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Down the field in Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) last time but prior to that she went close in two Listed races at Chester (7f, good); has a part to play if leaving last time behind.

8/1

10th

4

(14)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Dash Of Azure

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

She's gone close in Listed races at Chester (7f, good) on her last two starts, beaten just a neck last time when having to challenge wide; she might not be far away.

11/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 9331-6 CD

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won this race in 2023 and 2025, posting a personal best when narrowly beating Witness Stand in the latter; didn't shine back from a lengthy absence at Haydock in May, but he shaped as though he needed that run and has leading claims if he can get back near his best here; key player in his bid to make it 3-4 at Chester.
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5th

1

(7)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Holguin

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Came up short (fourth of six) in this race three years ago and record suggests he's best suited by Listed level; latest effort, in a Chester contest that he'd won twice previously, confirms as much.

16/1

3rd

1

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Holguin

9st 7lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Won this race in 2023 and 2025, posting a personal best when narrowly beating Witness Stand in the latter; didn't shine back from a lengthy absence at Haydock in May, but he shaped as though he needed that run and has leading claims if he can get back near his best here; key player in his bid to make it 3-4 at Chester.

9/2

6th

5

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Holguin

9st 10lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Won the same Listed event at Chester in 2023 (soft) and 2025 (good), posting a personal best in latter; not seen since but he has plenty of form when fresh and cannot be ruled out.

4/1

14/1

Form: 14-750

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won 6f Group 3 on AW last September and fourth in Group 1 Middle Park at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) three weeks later; that rounded off his 2yo campaign but he's been regressive in three runs this season and was down the field in a York handicap last time; has some questions to answer and he's untried at this trip.
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17th

5

(10)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Five Ways

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Proved a useful 2yo, winning AW Group 3 then running well in the Middle Park, but has generally found life harder this term and finished down the field in a 7f handicap at Newmarket last Saturday; opposed.

40/1

9th

2

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Newmarket

Five Ways

9st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

2yo Group 3 winner whose 3yo form has been mixed but he was a close Listed fourth at Chester (7f, good) in July and suffered a torrid passage when down the field in a handicap there (7.5f, good to soft) latest; not ruled out.

16/1

11th

2

(14)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Five Ways

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Landed a Group 3 at Kempton last September as a juvenile before finishing fourth in the Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket, both over 6f; highly tried without success this term and although his yard is going great guns, his mark looks high at present.

33/1

Form: 610/2- D

Last run: 427 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won Group 3 John of Gaunt at Haydock (7f, good) in June 2024 and returned to form to land Group 2 Hungerford at Newbury (7f, good to firm) two months later; has had only two runs since then but latest was a creditable second in a Listed event at Haydock last May; now returns after another lengthy absence but he has a good strike-rate and needs a close look for in-form yard.
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5th

5

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Tiber Flow

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Won Group 3 John of Gaunt at Haydock (7f, good) in June 2024 and returned to form to land Group 2 Hungerford at Newbury (7f, good to firm) two months later; has had only two runs since then but latest was a creditable second in a Listed event at Haydock last May; now returns after another lengthy absence but he has a good strike-rate and needs a close look for in-form yard.

9/2

2nd

5

(5)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:55 Haydock

Tiber Flow

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won Group 3 John of Gaunt over C&D last June and returned to form to land Group 2 Hungerford at Newbury (7f, good to firm; Kikkuli fourth) two months later; probably unsuited by very testing ground when well held in French Group 1 final start; escapes a penalty for those Group wins but he's taken a couple of runs to find his best form in the last two seasons.

9/4

5

(5)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:55 Haydock

Tiber Flow

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won Group 3 John of Gaunt over C&D last June and returned to form to land Group 2 Hungerford at Newbury (7f, good to firm; Kikkuli fourth) two months later; probably unsuited by very testing ground when well held in French Group 1 final start; escapes a penalty for those Group wins but he's taken a couple of runs to find his best form in the last two seasons.

9/4

Form: 00-082 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Went close behind Holguin in this race last year before winning the Group 2 Lennox Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good); had some struggles last autumn/winter, but he returned after wind surgery with a near-miss in a Group 3 at Epsom (tongue-tie added) last month; that was much more like it and he's a major player if he can back that up.
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2nd

7

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Redcar

Witness Stand

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dr Richard Newland

Not at his best in Group 2s on his last two outings but his fourth when bidding for a second successive win in the Lennox at Goodwood in July shows this front-runner is still capable of very smart form on his day; a potential class act in Listed company.

3/1

5th

6

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

14:55 Doncaster

Witness Stand

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Dr Richard Newland

Ran respectably when bidding for a second win in the Lennox (Group 2) at Goodwood but wasn't at his best last time and has lacked consistency this year; wears an undesirable badge, being the contender who has the longest losing sequence.

14/1

6th

5

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Witness Stand

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Dr Richard Newland

Ran as well as he's ever done when second in this race 12 months ago, and he was a creditable third in Group 2 at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good) last time; solid credentials and unlikely to be far away.

7/1

OUR TIP

13/2

Form: 02-512 CD

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Likeable 5yo who has a strike-rate of 7-19 and was runner-up behind an impressive winner in a Listed race at Haydock (7f, good) in May; should be in the mix again and his only previous visit to Chester resulted in a C&D win.
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3rd

3

(3)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Redcar

Myal

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Flagbearer for his stable and second in this last year; best form this term when winning at Thirsk and second at Haydock (Listed) in the spring but below par behind some of these rivals on his last two starts.

14/1

4th

3

(7)

18th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:07 Newbury

Myal

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Flagbearer for his stable; best form this term when winning at Thirsk and second at Haydock (Listed) in the spring; faced stiff task in Doncaster Group 2 last Saturday and has a better chance on these terms.

20/1

7th

2

(4)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

14:55 Doncaster

Myal

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Useful 7f performer and flagbearer for his stable; best form this term when winning at Thirsk and second at Haydock (Listed) in the spring; the only C&D scorer in this field but faces a stiff task upped in grade, being bottom on ratings.

33/1

14/1

Form: 64-440 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Comfortable winner of a C&D handicap (good to firm) last August; better than ever when a close fourth in a Listed event at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March but he's been well held in both subsequent runs and latest was in a C&D; has bit to prove again and this looks a tough task on the figures.
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3rd

1

(5)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Palmar Bay

10st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ralph Beckett

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 10lb lower mark; as good as ever when fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (7f, Listed) in March but has found it tougher going since; apprentice's claim is useful but he still has little margin for error off this mark.

9/1

8th

3

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Palmar Bay

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ralph Beckett

Comfortable winner of a C&D handicap (good to firm) last August; better than ever when a close fourth in a Listed event at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March but he's been well held in both subsequent runs and latest was in a C&D; has bit to prove again and this looks a tough task on the figures.

14/1

14/1

Form: 701800 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Has won in Bahrain but all eight British wins have come at Chester (5f/6f); his last success was in May but he's gone backwards since and was beaten 14l in the Wokingham last time; now returns to Chester but he's drawn out wide and has something to prove back up in trip.
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2nd

1

(9)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Roman Dragon

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

C&D win at the May meeting off a 1lb higher mark; not so good since, including when well backed over 6f here three weeks ago; conditions should be fine but a lower draw would have been preferred.

6/1

7th

1

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Roman Dragon

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hugo Palmer

Back to the mark off which he won a 5f handicap at the May meeting; not had optimal conditions since but returning to 6f and dropping in class could see a revival from this eight-time course winner.

5/1

6th

3

(6)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Roman Dragon

9st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Eight course wins to his name, the latest in May (5f, good) off a 2lb lower mark; had form over 7f in his youth but this year's two C&D runs haven't been convincing.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £67.60
Straight Forecast £53.13
Trifecta £498.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Witness Stand

D Express:

Myal

Telegraph:

Five Ways

NEWMARKET:

Holguin

The Star:

Tiber Flow

RP RATINGS:

Witness Stand

TOPSPEED:

Witness Stand

POSTDATA:

Witness Stand

The Times:

Witness Stand

The Guardian:

Witness Stand

Daily Mail:

Witness Stand

Daily Mirror:

Witness Stand

The Sun:

Witness Stand

Daily Record:

Witness Stand