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16:45 Chester

Good To Soft

Camden Hells Handicap

  • Prize money: £7644
  • 1m 6f 87y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Chester

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 396121

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Ex-Irish gelding who made it 2-5 for current yard when scoring at Epsom (1m4f, soft) last Thursday; up 5lb but that was a comfortable win and he chased home a major improver over 1m6f at Wolverhampton on his penultimate run; respected back up in trip.

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2nd

7

3rd Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 44y

Class 4

16:50 Salisbury

Small Fry

9st 5lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Ex-Irish 3yo who has won three of his six starts for current yard, including a quick double last month at Epsom (1m4f, soft) and Chester (1m6f, good to soft); up another 6lb but firmly in charge on both those occasions and has to make appeal on his upward curve.

9/4

1st

12

(4)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Small Fry

9st 3lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Ex-Irish gelding who made it 2-5 for current yard when scoring at Epsom (1m4f, soft) last Thursday; up 5lb but that was a comfortable win and he chased home a major improver over 1m6f at Wolverhampton on his penultimate run; respected back up in trip.

9/2

1st

2

(5)

12th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

16:20 Epsom

Small Fry

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

prominent, pushed along and pressed leader towards near side 3f out, soon led against near rail, went clear 2f out, reduced lead towards finish, comfortably

11/4

9/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 286213

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict

Off the mark with a game win at Ripon (2m, good to firm) last month but he was a well-held third under penalty here (2m, good) three days later; that may have come too soon but he was never dangerous and needs to kick on again on this drop back in trip; cheekpieces added.

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5th

1

(2)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Tailorman

9st 13lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

took keen hold, raced in fourth, dropped to last 4f out, left with every chance 4f out

6/4

1st

3

(5)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Tailorman

10st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

in touch with leaders

2/1

2nd

9

(9)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Tailorman

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Off the mark with a game win at Ripon (2m, good to firm) last month but he was a well-held third under penalty here (2m, good) three days later; that may have come too soon but he was never dangerous and needs to kick on again on this drop back in trip; cheekpieces added.

9/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 675532

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

0-7 but placed in his last two handicaps, including a close second at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) 16 days ago; this is a new test back on turf but he's a half-brother to a 14.5f winner and has claims if he can continue the good work.

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9

(2)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 2f 2y

Class 5

15:37 Pontefract

Surrey Force

8st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

In-form 3yo maiden who continues to move up gradually in distance; posted a solid effort at Chester (1m6f, good to soft) most recently, while shaping as if he'll stay further still; this even greater test may prompt a first success.

5/1

3rd

15

(15)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Surrey Force

8st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

0-7 but placed in his last two handicaps, including a close second at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) 16 days ago; this is a new test back on turf but he's a half-brother to a 14.5f winner and has claims if he can continue the good work.

6/1

2nd

5

(7)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surrey Force

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has shown ability as when beaten 2l into third of eight at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) last month (fourth has won since); races off the same mark and holds each-way claims at least.

6/1

12/1

Form: -87905

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict

Heavy-ground winner in Ireland last spring but he has form figures of 87905 in handicaps for new yard this season; mark continues to fall but he was well held over this trip at Goodwood (soft) last time and is now 1-10; others preferred.

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10th

5

(1)

13th Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Goodwood

Gooloogong

11st 6lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: George Baker

1m2f maiden winner on heavy ground in Ireland last March; has mostly achieved little since but he's way down the weights and was beaten about 5l with cheekpieces over 1m6f on last two outings, so there's some renewed hope.

8/1

4th

2

(5)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Gooloogong

10st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: George Baker

Heavy-ground winner in Ireland last spring but he has form figures of 87905 in handicaps for new yard this season; mark continues to fall but he was well held over this trip at Goodwood (soft) last time and is now 1-10; others preferred.

12/1

5th

6

(12)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Goodwood

Gooloogong

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: George Baker

Heavy-ground winner in Ireland; holds weak claims on his form for new yard, albeit seemed a non-stayer over 2m4f here most recently; drops back in trip/grade with cheekpieces applied.

33/1

Form: 412301 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict

Improved his turf record to 4-17 when justifying support here (2m, heavy) last Friday, on his first run back with Kevin Frost; up 4lb but that was a stylish win from off the pace and this drop back in trip is no problem; interesting contender.

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8th

11

(5)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 3

16:30 York

Corsican Caper

8st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Justified support at Chester (2m, heavy) last month on first run back with Kevin Frost, in stylish fashion from off pace, and performed creditably when not getting run of the race over 1m6f there (good to soft) eight days later; 2lb out of the handicap today (6lb higher than for the win) but the return to 2m (only his third attempt at the trip) offers possibilities.

10/1

5th

5

(7)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Corsican Caper

9st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Kevin Frost

Improved his turf record to 4-17 when justifying support here (2m, heavy) last Friday, on his first run back with Kevin Frost; up 4lb but that was a stylish win from off the pace and this drop back in trip is no problem; interesting contender.

4/1

1st

5

(4)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

15:50 Chester

Corsican Caper

9st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Kevin Frost

0-10 with Kevin Philippart De Foy to start career; 4-19 for Kevin Frost, including three wins on soft this spring; rejoined his former trainer (same owner) and absent 11 weeks before always behind on AW three weeks ago, but he's now back with Frost and more interesting now also back on turf.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 492722 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

Dual course winner who handles most ground and has finished runner-up here (2m/1m4f) in her last two starts; up 3lb but this front-runner went down fighting in a close second last Saturday and should make another bold bid back up in trip.

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5th

3

(5)

29th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Epsom

Dreams Adozen

9st 12lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Front-runner; unraced here but a familiar face at Chester and runner-up there (2m/1m4f) on three of her last five starts; not disgraced there on latest; needs to be in peak form but even that might not be enough.

8/1

6th

1

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Dreams Adozen

10st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Dual course winner who handles most ground and has finished runner-up here (2m/1m4f) in her last two starts; up 3lb but this front-runner went down fighting in a close second last Saturday and should make another bold bid back up in trip.

5/1

2nd

3

(1)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:55 Chester

Dreams Adozen

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Charlie Johnston

led against rail

4/1

7th
6 (3)
Oman

20/1

Form: 9-1237 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict

His last eight runs have been at this track; started off for this yard with a win and close call over 1m4f in May but he's been well held in last two runs; seems versatile ground-wise and has won over C&D but he needs to rediscover his spark back up in trip.

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7th

6

(3)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Oman

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Carroll

His last eight runs have been at this track; started off for this yard with a win and close call over 1m4f in May but he's been well held in last two runs; seems versatile ground-wise and has won over C&D but he needs to rediscover his spark back up in trip.

20/1

7th

7

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:15 Chester

Oman

10st 12lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Tony Carroll

All three starts since joining this yard have been over this C&D, winning an apprentice race on good to firm in May; just as good when narrowly denied on good to soft later that month but weakened into a below-form third on heavy in June; off since.

8/1

3rd

4

(8)

15th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:35 Chester

Oman

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Carroll

in touch with leaders

7/2

Form: 251866 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict

Clearcut winner at Nottingham (1m6f, good to soft) in June but disappointing since and beaten 16l back at Nottingham last month; now only 2lb higher than for that last win but she needs to get back on track.

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8th

11

(6)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Rock N Roll Pinkie

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Clearcut winner at Nottingham (1m6f, good to soft) in June but disappointing since and beaten 16l back at Nottingham last month; now only 2lb higher than for that last win but she needs to get back on track.

33/1

6th

2

(6)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Nottingham

Rock N Roll Pinkie

10st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ivan Furtado

took keen hold, held up in rear, brief headway 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

10/1

6th

1

(3)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:45 Leicester

Rock N Roll Pinkie

10st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ivan Furtado

Rewarded good market support when keeping on strongly for clearcut win at Nottingham (1m6f, good to soft) last month, and subsequent defeat in Class 4 race at York (2m) is not viewed harshly; remains on career-high mark but still enters calculations.

5/1

33/1

Form: 087

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict

Ordinary hurdler/chaser who has struggled in 1m4f novice events at Southwell (200-1) in his last three runs; now goes up in trip on his Flat handicap debut but he needs to show a lot more; cheekpieces reapplied.

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4th

1

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Samatian

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Kim Bailey

Winning hurdler but at a lowly level and he's been well beaten on all four Flat starts, most recently on handicap debut at Chester.

14/1

9th

8

(1)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Samatian

9st 8lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Kim Bailey

Ordinary hurdler/chaser who has struggled in 1m4f novice events at Southwell (200-1) in his last three runs; now goes up in trip on his Flat handicap debut but he needs to show a lot more; cheekpieces reapplied.

33/1

7th

1

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Samatian

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Kim Bailey

mounted in chute and taken down early, midfield

200/1

50/1

Form: 8682/8 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict

Seven-time turf winner who is suited by good or slower ground but he returned from a long absence with a laboured effort at Hamilton (1m5f, heavy) 17 days ago; beaten 18l at a big price in that race and he needs to leave that form miles behind.

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8th

3

(3)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:23 Catterick

Bollin Neil

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Loves it here, having won in both codes on slow ground, including over C&D; well beaten at big prices in two starts since a lengthy absence; returns to this venue on a dangerous mark but with plenty to prove.

20/1

10th

14

(10)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Bollin Neil

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Seven-time turf winner who is suited by good or slower ground but he returned from a long absence with a laboured effort at Hamilton (1m5f, heavy) 17 days ago; beaten 18l at a big price in that race and he needs to leave that form miles behind.

50/1

8th

4

(8)

4th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

18:45 Hamilton

Bollin Neil

9st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Eight wins overall and he goes well in the mud, but this trip looks on the short side and he will probably need the run after 579 days off.

20/1

6/1

Form: 353402 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Both wins have been at Wolverhampton (AW) but placed in nine of his 15 starts on turf, runner-up behind an improver at Bath (1m6f, good) 17 days ago; handles most ground and he should go well again off unchanged mark.

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11th

4

(11)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Percy Jones

9st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Both wins have been at Wolverhampton (AW) but placed in nine of his 15 starts on turf, runner-up behind an improver at Bath (1m6f, good) 17 days ago; handles most ground and he should go well again off unchanged mark.

6/1

2nd

1

(7)

4th Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:32 Bath

Percy Jones

10st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

pressed leader, prominent after 2f

5/1

10th

9

(13)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Jones

8st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

Has won twice on Wolverhampton Tapeta, unraced here; latest start was his worst turf form this season but he showed a bit before that and is not totally dismissed given his reduced mark.

20/1

10/1

Form: -00421 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict

Recorded his fifth AW win when scoring at Kempton (2m) last month but this is tougher off 3lb higher back on turf and he's 1-19 in this sphere; has some work to do back up in grade.

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6th

4

(6)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sophar Sogood

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Tailed off at Chester a fortnight ago but he has a much better strike-rate on AW and won at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) two starts ago; runner-up over this C&D the time before; one to consider now back on AW.

5/1

12th

13

(13)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Sophar Sogood

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Butler

Recorded his fifth AW win when scoring at Kempton (2m) last month but this is tougher off 3lb higher back on turf and he's 1-19 in this sphere; has some work to do back up in grade.

10/1

1st

4

(2)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Sophar Sogood

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

2lb lower than when successful over C&D last September and he suggested he was on the way back when second of 11 at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last time; respected

9/4

25/1

Form: 019-00

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict

Won over 1m4f and 2m last year but he's finished last on both starts this term, including a tailed-off effort over C&D (good to soft); visor is now tried and he has plenty to prove.

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2nd

4

(5)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

CMon Kenny

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

dwelt start, in rear

16/1

13th

3

(8)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

CMon Kenny

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian Williams

Won over 1m4f and 2m last year but he's finished last on both starts this term, including a tailed-off effort over C&D (good to soft); visor is now tried and he has plenty to prove.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £146.00
Straight Forecast £116.10
Tricast £889.00
Trifecta £1148.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Percy Jones

Daily Mail:

Small Fry

The Times:

Surrey Force

D Express:

Tailorman

SPOTLIGHT:

Dreams Adozen

Daily Mirror:

Small Fry

Daily Record:

Corsican Caper

TOPSPEED:

Percy Jones

POSTDATA:

Percy Jones

Telegraph:

Percy Jones

The Guardian:

Percy Jones

The Sun:

Percy Jones