16.20
Good To FirmCity Of Chichester Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £12885
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
Form: 11-620 D
Last run: 64 days
W: 10st 3lb
8 yo Filly
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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14th 9 (3) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Ended last year in storming form with a 1m6f/2m hat-trick, the final leg on Southwell Tapeta; not disgraced when never dangerous here in January and made a satisfactory return to turf (second at Newbury) in April, but this 8yo needs to hit another new high. |
20/1 |
Form: 5711/1
Last run: 78 days
W: 10st 1lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (6) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Four AW wins in Ireland in 2024 (10.7f-1m4f), all in blinkers; modest hurdle form for Ben Pauling in 2025; makes his stable debut after 205 days off and he goes without headgear. |
16/1 |
Form: 357111 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (10) |
10th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Has turned things around with wins at Southwell (1m6f) and Lingfield (1m5f), latterly defying a penalty by one length; the 4lb rise could find him out in this higher grade and Jack Callan, who was aboard for those wins, no longer claims. |
7/1 |
|
1st 1 (1) |
13th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 5f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Has a patchy record but he turned things around with an 5l win over 1m6f at Southwell (AW; 7-4 favourite) last Sunday; looks well treated under a penalty for that success and his penultimate win was at this track; strong contender. |
9/4 |
Form: 1-5040 D
Last run: 64 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 16 (19) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Third turf win was a narrow one off this mark at Newbury (2m, good; rallying) in April on his final start last year; ran creditably once in 2025 on Polytrack and it's not hard to make excuses for his three turf runs this year, including the Chester Cup, but a revival is needed and such a wide draw probably makes that harder. |
16/1 |
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4th 4 (6) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Third turf win was a narrow one at Newbury (2m, good; rallying) in April on his final start last year; may have needed his 2026 reappearance and the unusual test of the Chester Cup might excuse his disappointing show next time, but a revival is needed. |
11/2 |
Form: 726316
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (4) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 209y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
2-11 for the Gosdens, scoring for the first time on turf when leading late on at Sandown a month ago (1m6f, good; in regular cheekpieces); later bought for 77,000gns; tackles a new trip here and might well have more to offer; good to firm seems fine. |
8/1 |
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1st 3 (5) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Record is only 1-10, the success in AW maiden; however, shaped well in C&D handicap (good) most recently, staying on for third place in his first attempt beyond 1m4f; possibilities off current mark kept to this scenario. |
5/2 |
Form: 2-4321
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (2) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Ground this fast is a nagging concern but she's building up some momentum this season and was nailed late on over C&D 41 days ago; only had the 12 races and she's consistent. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 5 (7) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Her best form has come on slower than good and she looks on a fair mark when granted such conditions; latest Newbury third (2m, good to firm) was a good effort as she was keeping on well before being hampered by the winner 120 yards from home; each-way claims despite the likely drying conditions. |
9/2 |
Form: 421-22 BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (3) |
10th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Close up in his one previous run on the AW; dual turf winner on heavy ground over 1m4f and 1m6f; beaten 5l by an exposed 8yo last time at Goodwood (2m, soft) having been clear at one stage; has a big run in him. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 4 (4) |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Effective here; goes well on testing ground, as he showed again when winning at Ffos Las (1m6f; stays 2m+) in September on latest start; 3lb rise today is far less concerning than a move away from soft or heavy ground; big player if conditions are in his favour. |
7/2 |
Form: 0/9676
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (1) |
10th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Did well in 2024 and then had 592 days off the track; signs of rediscovering his form when 4l behind Believitanducan in the Northumberland Vase (2m AW); dropped 3lb and in the mix. |
6/1 |
|
7th 8 (8) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Very solid record in 2024 on turf but 592 days off before this season; beaten a long way on his return (his only AW race) and not so far next time but he still has major work to do to turn things around. |
33/1 |
Form: 182220 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (11) |
10th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Had a productive year over hurdles and on the Flat, last time returning from a break and boxing on for second at Sandown (1m6f); he was bang there over C&D the time before; solid chance. |
9/1 |
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2nd 3 (4) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
In good form over hurdles and on the Flat earlier this year, last time going close in a 2m AW handicap off 1lb lower; if in the same form after his break then should be involved. |
6/1 |
Betting Forcast
14/1 Blazeon Five, 7/2 Squire Danagher, 7/2 Senor Cortez, 8/1 Moon Over Miami, 10/1 Marnier, 9/2 Personal Best, 9/2 Maxident, 12/1 Premiere Ligne, 20/1 Knight Templar
Non-runners
Synergism, Bahadur
Verdict
Senor Cortez is on a roll but switching to turf will ask different questions of him, especially should it get wet. Squire Danagher (second choice) did really well to come from off the pace at Sandown, but a chance is taken on MOON OVER MIAMI. This campaign hasn’t gone to plan as yet but the potential is there to turn things around.[Alistair Jones]
Selections
Telegraph:
Personal BestD Express:
Personal BestDaily Mirror:
Personal BestDaily Record:
Squire DanagherPOSTDATA:
Maxident