July 25 / 17.33 Chester

17.33

Good

Family Fun Day On 2nd August Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 0m 5f 15y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Family Fun Day On 2nd August Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £11.80
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 6-4796 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Not hit top gear this year but signs of a return to form when keeping on from off the pace here 14 days ago in a race he won the previous year; always dangerous if getting a strong pace to chase.
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2nd

21

(14)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Maharajas Express

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Successful at Chester in July and his second to an in-form rival at Sandown nine days ago represented better form; each-way shout.

16/1

2nd

5

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Maharajas Express

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Has a patchy profile and was quiet at Wolverhampton last week, but he came from rear to snatch victory at Chester (5f, good) on his penultimate run; still looks feasibly treated on that form and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

8/1

8th

4

(8)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maharajas Express

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Has three course wins over 5f but has winning form over 6f; hold-up tactics worked to a tee at Chester (5f, good) last month when he weaved through the pack to win by a neck; such tactics do not always pay off so will do well to repeat those here.

7/2

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 155433 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Consistent 4yo who was close up in a higher grade at Sandown before another placed effort at Newbury; however, she's got the worst of the draw and is handicapped about right.
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2nd

6

(3)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Over Spiced

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Regularly performed well since her Bath win in May; not got much in hand of this mark but still likely to be on the premises.

10/1

5th

1

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

17:01 Lingfield (AW)

Over Spiced

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Grace Harris

Four 5f turf wins for this yard in 2025 and in good form this summer, doing well to get as close as she did from the widest draw at Chester two starts ago; however, she's 0-5 on the AW and it may be significant that she hasn't run on sand since March 2025.

7/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4-0522 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well drawn and was never far away when runner-up at Thirsk and Bath (both at 5f); lightly raced and may well improve some more; this will be a new experience but he enters the reckoning.
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4th

6

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Harry Mole

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

He went close at Thirsk (5f, good) in June and has continued to run with credit; raced on a different part of the track to the front pair when third last time and another solid effort looks very likely.

4/1

3rd

8

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Harry Mole

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Eight-race maiden but placed in 5f handicaps on his last three starts and he remains open to further progress; one to take seriously.

100/30

3rd

12

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Harry Mole

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Steph Hollinshead

Well drawn and was never far away when runner-up at Thirsk and Bath (both at 5f); lightly raced and may well improve some more; this will be a new experience but he enters the reckoning.

7/1

Form: 635141 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Can lack some concentration as when holding on last week at Doncaster (5f), for her second win in three starts; up 4lb and they claimed 5lb last week, so has more on her plate from stall 9.
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4th

1

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

J Street

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

In-form 4yo who has won twice over 5f (AW/good to firm) this summer and she didn't get the best of runs when a close fourth of 11 at Chester (5f, good) last time; on same mark here and she should be in the thick of things again.

5/2

4th

1

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

J Street

10st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Michael & David Easterby

Can lack some concentration as when holding on last week at Doncaster (5f), for her second win in three starts; up 4lb and they claimed 5lb last week, so has more on her plate from stall 9.

7/2

5th
10 (5)
Tanjen

10/1

Form: 0-5977 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
2-4 on the AW as opposed to 0-11 on grass; hasn't got a lot going since back from a break.
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4th

22

(3)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Tanjen

8st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Ready win at Hamilton last month but turned over as favourite back there ten days later; those were Class 6 events though and this will demand more.

16/1

3rd

6

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:15 Hamilton

Tanjen

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Got off the mark on turf with a decisive win in a C&D apprentice event last week (good); put up 6lb for that, but able to run off the same mark here; the one to beat.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Tanjen

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Dual AW winner over 5f last year; hasn't been at her best this season but ran respectably when fifth of 11 at Chester (5f, good) 17 days ago and now drops in grade; respected.

4/1

Form: 8-4387

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
A winner for the Crisfords; nearly won again at Musselburgh in April (5f) but has trailed home last in his two races since, latterly with a tongue-tie and blinkers tried (now removed); drawn wide.
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8th

7

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Riffa Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Up and down during this 3yo campaign but he was a good third at Musselburgh (5f, good) in April and would have been closer than sixth at Chester (5f, good) recently granted a clear run; could be involved.

12/1

6th

8

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Riffa Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

A winner for the Crisfords; nearly won again at Musselburgh in April (5f) but has trailed home last in his two races since, latterly with a tongue-tie and blinkers tried (now removed); drawn wide.

20/1

7th

5

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Thirsk

Riffa Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Landed 6f Chelmsford AW novice for Simon and Ed Crisford as 2yo; shaped encouragingly for new stable when in the frame on Southwell AW and at Musselburgh but raced too freely when last of eight at Redcar (5f) last time; blinkers are reached for (tongue-tie also refitted); could bounce back.

7/1

Form: 753642 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
8lb lower than when beaten a head in a division of this last year; missed the kick here two weeks ago but nothing finished better and he looks ready to win again.
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7th

9

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Knicks

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

8lb lower than when beaten a head in a division of this last year; missed the kick here two weeks ago but nothing finished better and he looks ready to win again.

6/1

2nd

13

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Knicks

9st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went close in a C&D handicap last July when rated 8lb higher; he has run some fair races in defeat this summer and shouldn't be too far away.

5/1

Form: -33695 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Better known for his AW exploits (7-26) and he's now 0-16 on turf after finishing last at Lingfield following 99 days off; hard to warm to from stall 11.
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9th

2

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:00 Yarmouth

Sams Xpress

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

7-26 on AW but 0-18 on turf; benefits from ease in grade today, but this summer's 5f form has been underwhelming and that is his usual trip.

20/1

9th

4

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Sams Xpress

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

0-17 on turf as opposed to 7-26 on AW and unplaced on grass on his two starts this summer; however, he gave it a good go from the front at Chester (5f, good) last time when he used up lots of energy early from his wide draw, and he could be a serious force from the inside berth today.

14/1

8th

4

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Sams Xpress

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Better known for his AW exploits (7-26) and he's now 0-16 on turf after finishing last at Lingfield following 99 days off; hard to warm to from stall 11.

33/1

4/1

Form: 514442 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Five-time turf winner but unraced here; had the cheekpieces back on when always close up to finish second at Beverley last time out; same mark and no excuses on the draw front.
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4th

1

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Keldeo

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Speedy mare but has done all of her winning on turf, albeit she has only had five opportunities on AW; back to her last winning mark but will be vulnerable to late closers.

8/1

9th

2

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Keldeo

10st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Five-time turf winner but unraced here; had the cheekpieces back on when always close up to finish second at Beverley last time out; same mark and no excuses on the draw front.

4/1

Form: 317354

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 6f but he's quick and well drawn for a front-runner; however, has been confined to the AW since contesting two turf maidens at the start of his career (one here); if handling the surface he might run well.
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5th

8

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Far Too Fizzy

8st 12lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Front-runner who made all when bolting up over C&D in January and nearly capitalised on his slipping mark when beaten a short head back here 19 days ago; looked unlucky not to go even closer when third of eight here on Tuesday after missing the break; should go well again, especially with a cleaner start.

5/1

3rd

3

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Far Too Fizzy

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Record is 2-16, both wins on AW; produced a bold bid (nearly made all) last time, taking C&D record to 132; back up 3lb but has solid claims kept to this scenario.

3/1

2nd

8

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:46 Lingfield (AW)

Far Too Fizzy

8st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Often makes the running, as when winning over C&D off 4lb lower in January; yet to show anything on turf, so his latest Chester flop looks best written off, but there's other pace in here.

6/1

25/1

Form: 111160 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Rattled off a seven-timer on the AW earlier this year; rated lower on turf but went off 40-1 here recently on his return from a break and trailed in last.
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12th

12

(11)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Beauzon

9st 0lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Ian Williams

Won seven in a row over 6f on AW at start of this year but has been safely held on all four turf starts (5f-6f) since returning from a break in July; sure to be suited by this return to Tapeta but will needs to be back in prime form to overcome combination of wide draw and current AW mark.

20/1

6th

7

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:04 Newmarket (July)

Beauzon

8st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ian Williams

Won seven in a row over 6f on AW at start of this year but has returned from a break with three down-the-field turf runs, the latest here (6f, good to firm) eight days ago.

33/1

11th

6

(12)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Beauzon

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Rattled off a seven-timer on the AW earlier this year; rated lower on turf but he's failed to beat a rival at Chester (5f, good) in his last two starts and is now 1-15 on grass; opposable.

40/1

Non-runners

Guernsey Lady

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Payout
Exacta £131.10
Straight Forecast £171.79
Tricast £916.75
Trifecta £1139.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Knicks

The Sun:

Harry Mole

Daily Mail:

Far Too Fizzy

POSTDATA:

Keldeo

D Express:

Guernsey Lady

WEST COUNTRY:

Over Spiced

SPOTLIGHT:

Maharajas Express

The Star:

Harry Mole

Daily Mirror:

Far Too Fizzy

The Guardian:

Keldeo

The Times:

Knicks

Telegraph:

Knicks

Daily Record:

Knicks