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14.28

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Tom Jones Live On 14th August Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 0m 7f 127y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Tom Jones Live On 14th August Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: -54306

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Competitive in some of his handicaps in Ireland after winning a 7f maiden at Galway a year ago; left Jessica Harrington for 33,000gns; should pay his way for new connections off this sort of mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

11

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Collecting Coin

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Formerly trained by Jessica Harrington in Ireland where he won a Galway maiden; sold to join current yard for 33,000gns last month and made an immediate impact by winning over C&D (good); has been raised 7lb and has an outside draw but may still have more to offer.

10/1

1st

1

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:28 Chester

Collecting Coin

10st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Competitive in some of his handicaps in Ireland after winning a 7f maiden at Galway a year ago; left Jessica Harrington for 33,000gns; should pay his way for new connections off this sort of mark.

5/1

6th

7

(11)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Collecting Coin

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Galway maiden winner last July (7f, yielding); promising start in handicaps on easy ground this term but progress stalled on quicker ground at Cork on latest in first-time cheekpieces; may prefer softer ground.

11/1

2nd
3 (1)
Woodstock

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -73462

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Unraced here; arrives in a fair run of form and although only four ran when second at Catterick (7f, good to firm; new visor), the winner was an unexposed 3yo; likely to have some say from the inside stall.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

17

(15)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Woodstock

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Gained a deserved first success of 2026 in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) 13 days ago; not out of things despite a 5lb weights rise.

10/1

1st

7

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Woodstock

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Better known for his exploits over further but he ran well for second in a C&D handicap last August; several good runs in defeat this year but this looks a competitive race in which to end a two-year drought.

10/1

4th

15

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Woodstock

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

Without a win since August 2024 but he's been in good form since this visor went on, bumping into an unexposed 3yo when second of four at Catterick (7f, good to firm) and again finishing runner-up at Chester (7.5f, good) last time; in each-way calculations once more.

14/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 113068

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins from 5f to 7f; good sixth of 12 at York (6f, good) before scuppered by the widest stall over 7f here four weeks ago; better boxed this afternoon and she likes to be handy in her races; interesting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newbury

Cool Molly

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ollie Sangster

Four AW wins from 5f to 7f; respectable sixth of 12 at York (6f, good) before two visits to Chester where she was scuppered by the widest stall on the first occasion and then raced freely when better drawn a month ago; could go well if giving herself a chance.

8/1

3rd

5

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:28 Chester

Cool Molly

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ollie Sangster

Four AW wins from 5f to 7f; good sixth of 12 at York (6f, good) before scuppered by the widest stall over 7f here four weeks ago; better boxed this afternoon and she likes to be handy in her races; interesting.

7/2

8th

6

(10)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Cool Molly

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Ollie Sangster

A four-time AW winner (from 5f to 7f) this year and ran really well when third over 7.5f here (good) in May; too keen when well held in big-field Goodwood handicap (7f) but looked back in form when sixth of 12 at York (6f, good) 15 days ago; drawn widest.

9/1

Form: -74922

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
No wins in 11 but denied by a neck in his last two races, both over 7f at Musselburgh and Carlisle; if handling this track then should feature off an untouched mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

13

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:10 Beverley

Supreme Clarets

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Off the mark at the 13th attempt when readily seeing off 11 rivals at Ayr (7f, good) three weeks ago; the subsequent wins of the second, third and fifth give that form some ballast; high on the list.

5/1

1st

11

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Ayr

Supreme Clarets

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has led but not dependent on tactics; slowly away and never threatened at Chester latest but a first win shouldn't be far away on earlier narrow defeats, at Musselburgh and Carlisle (both 7f; good and good to firm), closely matched with Black Storm on the latter occasion; thereabouts.

16/1

4th

8

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:28 Chester

Supreme Clarets

8st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

No wins in 11 but denied by a neck in his last two races, both over 7f at Musselburgh and Carlisle; if handling this track then should feature off an untouched mark.

7/1

Form: 0-8595

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a four-runner novice at Ascot (7f, soft) in September 2024; well handicapped on some of his form but needs to rediscover a spark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Law Of Design

8st 5lb

J: William Cox

T: Ian Williams

Sole win came in a four-runner Ascot novice (7f, soft) as a 2yo and has only made the frame twice in 12 starts in handicaps, but soft ground does suit him well so any further rain would be a positive; mark continues to fall and a visor is given a go; interesting.

14/1

5th

1

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Law Of Design

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Sole win in 7f novice at Ascot as 2yo; smart handicap form there (7f, soft) last September, when a close third of 12 in a much better race than this under Billy Loughnane, who rides him for the first time in 2026; not yet recaptured form for this yard but he's dropped right down the weights and this is his best chance of the year; cheekpieces refitted.

11/2

5th

6

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:28 Chester

Law Of Design

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Won a four-runner novice at Ascot (7f, soft) in September 2024; well handicapped on some of his form but needs to rediscover a spark.

20/1

12/1

Form: 6-1264

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
No further progress since his successful yard debut over Hamilton's extended 1m in May and others look on better terms with the handicapper.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

19:30 Hamilton

Quiet Resolve

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Patchy for Richard Fahey last year and has reverted to type for his new yard this time, having kicked off with a C&D win off 2lb lower in May; does like it here though, and this a bit easier, having been said to have hung right at Chester last time.

8/1

6th

4

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:28 Chester

Quiet Resolve

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

No further progress since his successful yard debut over Hamilton's extended 1m in May and others look on better terms with the handicapper.

12/1

4th

3

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Quiet Resolve

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Alan Brown

Ended a long losing sequence (on his yard debut) over C&D in May but comes here on the back of a below-form sixth at Newcastle (1m) last month; needs to get back on track.

9/2

Form: 110421 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Win number three in seven starts this year when always prominent and collecting by a length at Beverley (7.4f); that was in a good time and he's only 2lb higher; clear claims from a good draw.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(5)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Highland Olly

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Three victories this year and just 1lb higher than for the most recent; has run with credit on soft ground, but all wins have come on good or faster.

16/1

5th

4

(11)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Highland Olly

10st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

A third win this year when scoring by a length here last month and reportedly never travelled next time at Chester; could be given another chance, though the draw is not ideal.

8/1

7th

2

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:28 Chester

Highland Olly

10st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Win number three in seven starts this year when always prominent and collecting by a length at Beverley (7.4f); that was in a good time and he's only 2lb higher; clear claims from a good draw.

7/2

5/1

Form: 002423

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner who is 0-12 on turf but was very competitive in his last two races here, beaten a short head (7f) and then faring best of those who chased a strong pace two weeks ago (C&D); firmly in the mix.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(16)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Giant

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ian Williams

On a good mark and this is weaker than the races he has contested on his last three starts; a well-run 6f shouldn't be a problem and he is a key player despite his wide stall.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £51.10
Straight Forecast £45.32
Tricast £133.68
Trifecta £194.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cool Molly

TOPSPEED:

Highland Olly

POSTDATA:

Giant

Telegraph:

Woodstock

The Sun:

Supreme Clarets

RP RATINGS:

Cool Molly

The Guardian:

Cool Molly

Daily Mirror:

Highland Olly

Daily Record:

Highland Olly

The Times:

Giant

Daily Mail:

Giant

D Express:

Woodstock

The Star:

Woodstock