16.52
GoodTom Jones Live At Chester Racecourse Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £7731
- 1m 2f 70y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
11/1
Form: 655515
Last run: 4 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 (9) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Has been around the block and mostly seen on the AW these days; he did win on debut for this yard at Ripon (1m, good; by a head) but then finished last at Sandown four days ago; unplaced in one previous run here. |
11/1 |
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5th 2 (3) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Probably better known for his AW exploits nowadays but he led close home to cause 28-1 surprise on recent stable debut at Ripon (1m, good), his ninth career success; nudged up only 1lb for that and is a rare runner here for his Middleham-based trainer; respected. |
4/1 |
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1st 3 (7) |
18th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Three-time turf winner who won two in a row at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f, AW) in March and is 1lb below his last winning mark; he ran okay on his final few starts for the Newland/Insole yard but this 8yo needs something extra on today's stable debut, following 8,500gns sale. |
8/1 |
11/2
Form: -95742
Last run: 8 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (6) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Perhaps best over further but he was only nabbed late on over C&D last week and, although 1lb higher, Toby Moore rides him for the first time claiming 7lb; can be inconsistent but he's run three excellent races in defeat around here; solid chance. |
11/2 |
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2nd 5 (1) |
25th Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Two 1m4f wins for Ben Brookhouse last year; hasn't seriously threatened back on the Flat for current yard (best effort was here in May) and ideally wants further. |
16/1 |
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4th 3 (2) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 188y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Two 1m4f wins for Ben Brookhouse last year, including this race on good to firm; hasn't seriously threatened back on the Flat for current yard and it remains to be seen whether a return to York sparks a full-scale revival. |
20/1 |
4/1
Form: 13421- C
Last run: 323 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (1) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Progressive form under both codes last year included a 1m4f course win; quiet return to jumping at Cartmel two weeks ago but that was after a lengthy break and he's on better Flat mark than he is over hurdles. |
4/1 |
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8th 2 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Progressive on the Flat and over hurdles last year, collecting eight wins (one over C&D) in total; absent since respectable fifth in Scottish County Hurdle at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in January, though, and current mark demands another personal best. |
14/1 |
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5th 6 |
31st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Won three in a row (1m7f/2m, good-soft) prior to heavy defeat at Windsor a fortnight ago; however, the ground was soft, heavy in places last time which may have been too demanding, and he's not written off today. |
16/1 |
7/2
Form: 34-642 BF
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (5) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Ex-French 4yo who has raced seven times for Ian Williams and encouragingly the best of those efforts was his latest when beaten half a length from the back at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft); back up 2lb; unraced on firmer than good; fair chance provided conditions don't hold him back. |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: 667034
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (8) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
AW winner over 7f for previous yard off 3lb higher; signs of getting it together for Ian Williams, albeit those were Class 5 handicaps at Chepstow and over 1m; down 1lb and, if he can see out the trip, wouldn't be without hope. |
10/1 |
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4th 2 (6) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Ran his best race for this yard when keeping on for third in a C&D handicap 19 days ago; now has something to build on and Billy Loughnane a positive booking for the stable. |
4/1 |
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3rd 1 (3) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Lightly raced on turf; out of the frame in six starts since winning at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in January; takes a drop in grade and as low in the weights as he's ever been; not out of this. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 841479 C
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (2) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Has competitive course form, including a respectable fourth over the extended 7f in June; this is more his trip but he needs to bounce back from two forgettable runs at 1m4f (here) and 9.4f (AW). |
16/1 |
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9th 5 (11) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Scored over C&D in December but all of his other wins have came on turf; exposed and others may have more in their lockers. |
12/1 |
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7th 3 (7) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
His five wins include two here, the second over this trip on fast ground in May 2024; versatile, though, for his latest win was over 1m1f at Goodwood last month (good to soft) and last run was when fourth over 7.5f here (soft); chance back up in trip. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 880548 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8 (10) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
0-8 since his winning debut here last September (7f); last two runs have also been here at about 7f and neither was wildly encouraging (in cheekpieces then an eyeshield); bit to prove, including stamina for this far. |
12/1 |
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8th 7 (9) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Won a C&D novice on debut last September but he's 0-7 since; has run respectably at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) and Chester (7f, good to soft) in his last two runs but he needs to find more with eyeshields now tried. |
10/1 |
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4th 6 (2) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Low-mileage 4yo who got back on track in first-time cheekpieces with fifth of ten in 1m Carlisle handicap 13 days ago; not out of things with headgear retained. |
10/1 |
3/1
Form: 323213 BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (4) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
No course form but acts on good and faster ground; it took six races to get off the mark, when odds-on over an extended 1m3f at Lingfield in June, and he proved very disappointing when a shade of odds-on for last month's handicap debut at Newmarket (1m4f; beaten 18l); now goes in cheekpieces and he could be given another chance, especially as the horse he beat in his novice has won since. |
3/1 |
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3rd 5 (5) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Acts on good to firm; placed over 1m2f on first four starts this season, before comfortably justifying 4-6 favouritism in a 11.6f novice at Lingfield on latest outing; this unchanged, opening handicap mark seems to demand more but he may have more to offer at this sort of trip. |
2/1 |
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1st 5 (2) |
18th Jun 2026 Good 1m 3f 133y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Placed in all four starts over 1m2f since returning in April, the latest when beaten under a length into second of six at Redcar (good to firm); consistent rather than progressive but, given he is bred to stay, this step up in trip may prove the key. |
10/11 |
20/1
Form: 180494
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (7) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Exposed 6yo who excels at Wolverhampton where's he won five times and yet on turf he's 1-19; close fourth on his favourite patch 12 days ago and 4lb lower back on the grass, but he wouldn't be the percentage call on first visit here. |
20/1 |
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4th 7 (1) |
21st Jul 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Five-time course winner who failed to enhance a good record for Rossa Ryan when fluffing the start here a fortnight ago; has a competitive mark, though, and holds each-way claims under Pat Cosgrave. |
12/1 |
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9th 5 (10) |
7th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
C&D win in March (second past the post) came off this mark and was the last occasion Rossa Ryan rode him (record for the jockey an impressive 113121); another big run on the cards. |
4/1 |
Non-runners
Naples
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £7.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.47 |
| Tricast | £90.20 |
| Trifecta | £116.60 |