MEETING · TODAY

Saturday 27 June 2026 Chester

6 Pick Six vs The Fox Stack six. Beat the head tipster.

8 races 61 runners First off 14:02

Going Good Flat Left-handed Sharp Headline 15:33 · £34,488

14:02

Laurent-Perrier EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) ✓ Result

Class 4 6f17y ·Good ·£7,731 · 6 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Deputy Vice

Age 2 · 9-7

Kaiya Fraser 12%

Rebecca Menzies 11%

9-7

15/2 9/2 15/2

Third on debut last month and then disappointing at Carlisle last time, Deputy Vice has the course and distance experience on good going and should be capable of improvement once that below-par effort is set aside; the trainer’s recent form is a concern, but the ability shown on debut suggests he remains a threat.

AI verdict

Rated 84 with solid form figures of 34 at 5/1, Deputy Vice carries 9-7 but lacks the market confidence to justify more than 3 stars.

Dreamlover

Age 2 · 9-7

George Wood 11%

Richard Spencer 15%

—

143

9-7

12/1 17/2 12/1

A promising 3½-length fourth on debut at Southwell, Dreamlover has had time to progress since that first outing and now adds blinkers for a trainer in good form; sprint-bred, he is entitled to do better with experience and his market position bears watching.

AI verdict

Dreamlover's single fourth-place form and 9/1 odds suggest mid-tier market confidence despite a solid 143 Saturday Rating.

Stardom Glory

Age 2 · 9-7

David Probert 13%

Hugo Palmer 13%

9-7

6/5 32/17 10/11

Placed on both starts to date including second at York last time beaten 2 lengths, Stardom Glory has been consistent over this trip on good going and tops our figures; he is yet to go one better but his form has been solid and he looks the clear pick here.

AI verdict

Consistent form figures of 22 and a competitive 9/4 market price suggest solid prospects, but a 93 Saturday Rating limits upside.

The Dancing Pirate

Age 2 · 9-7

Jason Watson 13%

Andrew Balding 18%

9-7

5/4 4/5 5/4

Fourth beaten just 1½ lengths in a 2-year-old race at Beverley last time, The Dancing Pirate was far from disgraced and fast ground suits his action; a top course trainer gives him every chance and he should improve further, making him a genuine danger.

AI verdict

Despite being favourite-priced at evens, a Saturday Rating of just 64 and uninspiring form figures of 44 justify only 1 star.

Walt

Age 2 · 9-7

David Egan 14%

David Loughnane 12%

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132

9-7

18/1 14/1 18/1

Well beaten on his only start at Haydock, Walt showed little on debut and sits at the foot of our figures here; cheekpieces are added and he could do better if settled off the pace, but a significant step forward from that first run is needed to threaten.

AI verdict

Long odds of 18/1, a single form figure of 5, and a modest Saturday Rating of 132 undermine Walt's winning prospects significantly.

Trust Havana

Age 2 · 9-2

Sean Dylan Bowen 11%

Gary Hanmer 12%

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127

9-2

125/1 80/1 125/1

Well beaten in two starts to date including here last time, Trust Havana has yet to show much ability; her breeding suggests speed and a third run could bring some improvement, though she needs considerable progress to threaten in this company.

AI verdict

An 80/1 outsider with form figures of 08 and a Saturday Rating of 127 offers little market confidence despite carrying a competitive 9-2 weight.

14:32

Absolut Tabasco Novice Stakes (GBB Race) ✓ Result

Class 3 7f127y ·Good ·£7,731 · 4 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Eagle Bay

Age 3 · 9-9

3-1

Sean Dylan Bowen 11%

Harriet Bethell 20%

9-9

6/5 FCST 11/10

Landed his maiden by 5 lengths at Thirsk last time out after a promising debut, building steadily on that earlier effort; effective at 7f on good ground and looks to have more in the locker, giving him every chance in this small field.

AI verdict

Form shows one win from two runs and a fair Saturday Rating of 88, but odds of 6/5 suggest market overvalues this lightly raced novice.

Albemagic

Age 3 · 9-4

David Egan 14%

Steph Hollinshead 10%

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124

9-4

25/1

Well beaten in a novice on his only start, so there is plenty to prove here; if he can settle better at the start and race more positively he holds some potential, but a significant step up is needed on debut form.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 28/1, a single form figure of 7, and a Saturday Rating of 124 indicate limited winning prospects.

El Nay

Age 3 · 9-4

23232

Sean Levey 13%

Richard Hannon 12%

9-4

6/5 FCST 11/10

Consistent in the places and beaten only a short-head last time, showing form close to his best; effective at 7f on today's going and holds a fair chance, though he remains yet to score in recent starts.

AI verdict

Consistent form figures of 23232 and a strong Saturday Rating of 98 at 5/4 odds justify the 4-star assessment.

Remi Mae

Age 3 · 8-13

72-30

Jason Watson 13%

Andrew Balding 18%

8-13

11/2 9/2 11/2

Returned a poor handicap debut 162 days ago when overraced and out of her depth in open company; she handles today's trip and going and is trained by one of this venue's most successful handlers, but she has something to prove after that run.

AI verdict

Form figures of 72-30 and a Saturday Rating of 79 at 5/1 suggest mid-tier potential without strong market confidence.

15:03

Manor Car Hire Handicap ✓ Result

Class 3 6f17y ·Good ·£10,308 · 9 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Stratusnine

Age 4 · 10-2

U52P28

David Egan 14%

Hugo Palmer 13%

10-2

7/2 9/1 10/3

Tried over a longer trip last time and beaten 5 lengths; back to his preferred 6f now and acts on this going, but an inconsistent recent sequence — including a pull-up and unseating — makes him hard to trust, and the wide draw is another factor.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 10-2 with inconsistent form U52P28 and 9/1 odds signals the market lacks confidence in Stratusnine's 86 Saturday Rating.

Dark Thirty

Age 6 · 10-0

-07102

Jason Hart 14%

John & Sean Quinn 12%

10-0

7/1 6/1 13/2

Runner-up last time at this same mark, he handles 6f on any ground and enjoys making the running; our figures rate him clear of these, though he has yet to land from a mark this high and his trainer is currently short of winners.

AI verdict

Saturday Rating of 91 and competitive form (including a recent win) are undermined by a testing 10-0 weight at 15/2.

Solar Aclaim

Age 5 · 9-13

0-0081

Joanna Mason 12%

Julie Camacho 11%

9-13

3/1 5/2 3/1

Landed a 2.25-length handicap success last time off a mark 8lb lower than today's, so a significant rise has to be navigated; effective at this trip but prefers cut in the ground, and the good conditions here may blunt his effectiveness.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-13 with inconsistent form (0-0081) and a Saturday Rating of 95 limits confidence despite fair 5/2 odds.

Stormy Impact

Age 4 · 9-13

826-04

Ethan Tindall 10%

Richard & Peter Fahey 10%

9-13

12/1 6/1 12/1

Ran marginally closer to form last time when beaten 2.25 lengths off this mark; usually held up and acts on a sound surface — both relevant here — though a bounce back is needed on overall recent results and the wide draw is an added factor.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-13 with inconsistent form of 826-04 and a Saturday Rating of 86 makes 15/2 unconvincing.

We Never Stop

Age 5 · 9-7

793800

Tom Eaves 8%

Kevin Ryan 12%

9-7

25/1 12/1 25/1

Down the field in recent starts and yet to score in his last six runs; handles today's trip and going but appears far more effective on the all-weather, and first-time cheekpieces face a stiff task against these rivals.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 75, poor form figures of 793800, and 14/1 odds signal minimal market confidence.

Purest Time

Age 6 · 9-6

0-5071

Edward Greatrex 14%

Ian Williams 11%

9-6

10/1 13/2 10/1

Landed a handicap last time with something to spare, asserting through the final furlong; the new mark is considered manageable and he handles today's trip and conditions, though his record either side of that success has been patchy.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-6 with patchy form 0-5071 and a 15/2 market position limits confidence despite a solid Saturday Rating of 86.

Rosenpur

Age 6 · 9-5

0-2615

George Wood 11%

Jennie Candlish 17%

9-5

14/1 8/1 14/1

A three-time winner at this venue, he scored over course and distance two starts back off a 4lb lower mark; he enjoys front-running on good ground and wears a first-time hood, though last time was a touch below that level at the same mark.

AI verdict

Rosenpur's inconsistent form (0-2615), high 9-5 weight, and 9/1 odds signal limited market confidence despite an 80 Saturday Rating.

Candonomore

Age 5 · 9-3

522136

Sean Levey 13%

Jennie Candlish 17%

9-3

18/1 10/1 18/1

Landed a 3-length success three starts back before form dipped away; the same mark here asks more than he's shown of late, though first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces could help his cause.

AI verdict

Drifting to 12/1 in the market, carrying 9-3, and a Saturday Rating of 83 with inconsistent form (522136) limits confidence.

Ruby's Angel

Age 3 · 9-0

14-210

David Probert 13%

Hugo Palmer 13%

101

9-0

5/2 7/2 5/2

A past course-and-distance winner who landed a neck success here two starts back; last time was well below that — 16th and beaten 9 lengths off this same mark — so a significant bounce back is needed, though the C&D record is a genuine positive.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 101 and fair 11/4 odds are offset by inconsistent form (14-210) and a demanding 9-0 weight.

15:33

Queen Charlotte Fillies' Stakes (Listed) ✓ Result

Class 1 7f1y ·Good ·£34,488 · 9 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Circe

Age 5 · 9-5

4479-1

Sean Levey 13%

Richard Hannon 12%

103

109

9-5

11/4 7/2 11/4

Won a Listed contest at Musselburgh last time by a length and a quarter, the return to seven furlongs working well on her seasonal comeback — she acts on any going and is effective at today's trip, rating as a serious threat to our selection.

AI verdict

Circe's winning form and 109 Saturday Rating show promise, but 4/1 odds and 9-5 weight suggest the market sees beatable rivals.

Beaujolais Nouveau

Age 4 · 9-2

0-0515

Aiden Brookes 9%

Ben Haslam 14%

9-2

33/1 22/1 28/1

Below her best when fifth at York last time, though the step up to today's trip should suit and first-time cheekpieces may help — she handles this going, but there is plenty to prove at this level.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 25/1, a modest Saturday Rating of 65, and inconsistent form of 0-0515 combine to justify just 2 stars.

Bellarchi

Age 5 · 9-2

-81191

Joanna Mason 12%

Grant Tuer 13%

101

104

9-2

13/2 7/1 13/2

Landed a handicap at Musselburgh by four and a quarter lengths last time in a taking effort, and coming back to this course suits — she handles today's trip and going well and looks progressive, though a 37-day absence is the main question.

AI verdict

Form figures show a win last time out, but 7/1 odds and 104 Saturday Rating suggest market doubts about consistent class at Listed level.

Brazilian Rose

Age 5 · 9-2

344135

Kaiya Fraser 12%

Rebecca Menzies 11%

9-2

33/1 28/1 33/1

Acquitted herself well when beaten three and a half lengths in Listed company last time, though that step up in class may have overstated her level — our figures rank her last in the field, and her trainer is in very poor current form.

AI verdict

A 28/1 outsider carrying 9-2 with inconsistent form (344135) and a low Saturday Rating of 68 offers little confidence.

Copacabana Sands

Age 4 · 9-2

1146-5

Jason Watson 13%

Andrew Balding 18%

104

113

9-2

5/2 9/4 5/2

Eased beaten seven lengths in a Group 3 at Lingfield last time, seemingly discomforted by the fast conditions after a long break — today's ground may be more amenable, and her trainer carries a strong record at this course, but she has something to prove.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 113 and solid 9/4 market position offset slightly by inconsistent 1146-5 form.

Dash Of Azure

Age 4 · 9-2

128-70

Edward Greatrex 14%

Ralph Beckett 19%

9-2

11/1 7/1 11/1

Well beaten in a Group 2 at Ascot on her most recent start, where the level looked beyond her at this stage of the season — our figures nonetheless rate her among the leading contenders and today's trip and going suit.

AI verdict

Form figures of 128-70 include a blank and a seventh, limiting confidence despite a competitive 98 Saturday Rating at 8/1.

La Brodeuse

Age 4 · 9-2

437-24

David Probert 13%

Kevin Ryan 12%

101

9-2

15/2 15/2 7/1

A consistent performer at Listed level, she ran a committed front-running race when fourth beaten two lengths in a Listed event at Musselburgh last time — she acts on any going and rates a solid threat, though her trainer's recent form is the main cloud.

AI verdict

Rated 101 with inconsistent form (437-24) and sent off 8/1, La Brodeuse shows mid-tier potential without market confidence.

Magic Basma

Age 4 · 9-2

53-422

Tom Eaves 8%

Kevin Ryan 12%

103

114

9-2

4/1 3/1 4/1

Ran second in a Listed event at Musselburgh last time over today's trip, doing so without the clearest of passages — she acts on any going and handles seven furlongs well, and our figures rate her at the top of this field, giving her every chance.

AI verdict

Rated 114 with consistent form figures of 53-422 and a competitive 10/3 market price, Magic Basma presents strong each-way claims.

Royalty Bay

Age 4 · 9-2

486-61

Dale Swift 8%

Seb Spencer 8%

9-2

14/1 22/1 14/1

Landed a handicap at Musselburgh last time by a short-head in a clear step up from her seasonal debut — acts on any going, and the trip suits, but this is a sizeable class rise and the opposition is formidable.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 78 and inconsistent form (486-61) at 18/1 reflect limited Listed-race credentials at 9-2.

16:10

Katie O'Brien's Irish Taverns Handicap ✓ Result

Class 3 7f1y ·Good ·£18,039 · 9 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Sovereign Ocean

Age 3 · 9-9

161-6

Luke Catton 12%

Marco Botti 16%

9-9

17/2 11/2 17/2

Beaten four and a quarter lengths at Sandown last time, yet acts well at today's trip and on this surface, and he is a colt with scope to improve. That recent below-par effort is the one question.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-9 with patchy form of 161-6 limits Sovereign Ocean's appeal despite a competitive Saturday Rating of 88 at 13/2.

Do Bronxs

Age 3 · 9-7

57-572

David Egan 14%

David Loughnane 12%

9-7

6/1 5/1 6/1

Beaten a length and a half at this course last time off today's mark, improving on a solid earlier effort here — Chester clearly suits and our figures rate him highest in the field, though he is yet to score in recent starts.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-7 at 6/1 with inconsistent form of 57-572 and a Saturday Rating of 85 limits confidence despite fair market positioning.

Daydreama

Age 3 · 9-7

3-7290

Duran Fentiman 7%

Tim Easterby 11%

9-7

14/1 12/1 14/1

Beaten seven lengths at York last time in a run consistent with his recent level — a bounce back is needed, and our figures have him well below most rivals here. He has course and going experience in his favour but is hard to fancy.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-7 with weak form (3-7290) and sent off at 14/1, Daydreama's Saturday Rating of 75 offers little confidence.

First Time

Age 3 · 9-3

212-06

Ethan Tindall 10%

Richard & Peter Fahey 10%

9-3

7/1 17/2 7/1

Ran to his level when beaten three and a quarter lengths at York last time, and he should sharpen up on that seasonal return — the stable has a strong record in this race, and today's trip and surface suit.

AI verdict

Rated 82 with solid 212-06 form, First Time's 9-1 odds and 9-3 weight suggest mid-tier market confidence.

Astrazar

Age 3 · 9-2

411-97

Edward Greatrex 14%

Ed Walker 16%

9-2

7/2 9/1 10/3

Well beaten on both outings this season, with his most recent run at Carlisle leaving plenty to answer — he is yet to find his best form this year, though he acts on any going and has the ability to bounce back.

AI verdict

Recent form figures of 9 and 7 drag down an otherwise solid 92 Saturday Rating at 13/2 odds.

Cool Molly

Age 3 · 8-13

211306

David Probert 13%

Ollie Sangster 14%

8-13

11/1 17/2 10/1

Caught the eye on her turf debut here in May, but her most recent run fell well short of that standard and a recovery run is needed. She has been most effective on the all-weather, with today's turf surface a sterner test.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-13 with patchy form (211306) and a Saturday Rating of 82 at 10/1 makes Cool Molly an unconvincing market proposition.

Bright Summer

Age 3 · 8-13

418

Jason Watson 13%

Andrew Balding 18%

8-13

15/2 6/1 7/1

Beaten ten lengths at Salisbury last time in a marked dip from her earlier success — she is effective at today's trip and going, her debut form has been franked, and her trainer has a strong record at this track.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 85, inconsistent form (418), and 8-13 weight limit the appeal at 13/2.

Start Me Up

Age 3 · 8-13

5-0751

George Wood 11%

Richard Spencer 15%

8-13

4/1 10/3 4/1

Landed a handicap here last time by three-quarters of a length, confirming his liking for Chester, and he returns in first-time cheekpieces with a trainer in form — the rise in the weights is the main query.

AI verdict

Rated 87 with solid 7/2 market support, inconsistent form of 5-0751 and 8-13 weight limit confidence.

The Resdev Scholar

Age 3 · 8-11

243302

Joanna Mason 12%

Michael & David Easterby 10%

8-11

11/2 4/1 11/2

Beaten a length and a half at this course last time off the same mark, showing consistent form and clear course aptitude — he handles today's going and trip well, though he is yet to score in recent starts.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-11 with inconsistent form (243302) and a Saturday Rating of 87 limits The Resdev Scholar's prospects despite fair 9/2 odds.

16:45

Castillo De Ibiza EBF Fillies' Handicap (GBBPlus Race) ✓ Result

Class 3 1m2f70y ·Good ·£12,885 · 8 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Likealot

Age 4 · 10-4

26221-

Edward Greatrex 14%

Ralph Beckett 19%

10-4

7/1 11/2 7/1

Landed a handicap by 4 lengths last time to get back on track, though that run was 207 days ago and the ground here could work against her; first-time cheekpieces applied, but she sits bottom of our ratings against these rivals.

AI verdict

Solid 88 Saturday Rating and consistent form (26221-) are offset by top weight 10-4 and non-favourite status at 11/2.

Ciara Pearl

Age 6 · 10-4

60520-

Tom Eaves 8%

Daniel & Claire Kubler 17%

10-4

40/1 22/1 40/1

First run in 231 days brings her back from a Listed race where the going may not have helped; in solid form before that and our figures rate her second-highest here, though she's yet to score in recent starts and improvement will be needed.

AI verdict

Rated just 56 with poor form (60520-) and a 25/1 outsider carrying 10-4, Ciara Pearl offers minimal winning prospects.

Model Yuko

Age 4 · 9-13

43138-

Sean Dylan Bowen 11%

Roger Varian 20%

9-13

5/1 10/3 5/1

Well beaten in a French Listed contest when last seen 296 days ago, though she ran close to her best; had been in decent shape before that and handles today's trip, but the long layoff must be overcome, despite a trainer in good form.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 85 and fair 9/2 odds are offset by a top weight of 9-13 and inconsistent form.

Patagonia Girl

Age 4 · 9-10

30-217

David Probert 13%

Hugo Palmer 13%

9-10

7/1 8/1 7/1

Last year's winner here and successful again at this course two starts back, though last time she over-raced from the front and paid the price; back in handicap company now, this trip and conditions suit and there's more to come.

AI verdict

Patagonia Girl's solid 81 Saturday Rating and consistent form (30-217) are offset by 9-10 weight and 15/2 market positioning.

City Queen

Age 3 · 9-1

-22131

Toby Moore 11%

Charlie Appleby 33%

9-1

13/8 18/13 31/19

Won a handicap by a head last time and has built a progressive profile with two wins in her last five starts; she handles this going, but today's 10f is a step beyond her proven range, which adds some uncertainty.

AI verdict

Solid 92 Saturday Rating and consistent form (-22131) are offset by a hefty 9-1 weight and 13/8 odds suggesting limited market confidence.

Winged One

Age 3 · 8-12

91-582

Jason Watson 13%

Andrew Balding 18%

8-12

9/1 15/2 9/1

Runner-up here last time in an improved display, and the trainer has a strong record at this course; first-time cheekpieces are fitted, she handles the trip and going, and our figures rate her comfortably clear at the head of the field.

AI verdict

Winged One's solid 85 Saturday Rating and fair 8/1 odds are tempered by inconsistent form (91-582) and a competitive 8-12 weight.

Hoseki

Age 3 · 8-6

34-1

Harry Davies 13%

William Haggas 23%

8-6

4/1 5/1 4/1

Landed her maiden by 3/4 length last time, showing improved form, and is bred for distances like today's; lightly raced, she enters handicaps with the prospect of further progress to come.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 85 and recent win in form back her, but 6/1 odds and 8-6 weight limit confidence.

Bearin Up

Age 3 · 8-4

-73151

Duran Fentiman 7%

Tim Easterby 11%

8-4

12/1 11/1 12/1

Landed a handicap by a neck last time to return to form, and has been generally consistent; the step up to 10f is the question given she's best over 8-9f, and our figures leave her needing to outperform her position here.

AI verdict

Bearin Up's recent win in her form (151) and solid Saturday Rating of 82 offset her 11/1 odds and 8-4 weight burden.

17:20

Roxy Ball Room Handicap (GBBPlus Race) ✓ Result

Class 4 1m7f196y ·Good ·£7,731 · 7 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Venezuelan

Age 4 · 9-11

4122-8

Toby Moore 11%

Gary Hanmer 12%

9-11

11/1 10/1 11/1

Previously showing good form at this sort of level, Venezuelan carries course and distance experience on a sound surface and now tries a first-time visor; the worry is a below-par effort here last time and the sense that he can be a little reluctant to give his best.

AI verdict

Rated 80 with suspect recent form (4122-8) and unfancied at 11/1 carrying 9-11, Venezuelan lacks the market confidence to compete.

Midnight Rumble

Age 5 · 9-9

-35245

Sean Levey 13%

Jake Thomas Coulson 0%

9-9

14/1

Beaten 6½ lengths here last time, Midnight Rumble remains competitive at this level — our figures rate him second in the field — though this 16f is a real test of stamina; without a win in recent starts, the concern is that he keeps finding one or two too good.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-9 at 14/1 with a Saturday Rating of 67 and uninspiring form of -35245 makes Midnight Rumble a weak proposition.

Solar Pass

Age 4 · 9-5

-15222

Jason Watson 13%

Andrew Balding 18%

9-5

6/5 5/4 6/5

Placed three times in a row at this distance, Solar Pass has been consistently near the front and now wears first-time cheekpieces for a top course handler on a sound surface; her habit of coming up just short when it matters is the concern.

AI verdict

Consistent form figures of -15222 and a competitive Saturday Rating of 85 are offset by a testing weight of 9-5.

Shipshape

Age 4 · 9-4

521211

David Probert 13%

Bernard Llewellyn 8%

9-4

3/1 5/2 3/1

Three wins in his last six starts include a success here last time off a 4lb lower mark, and Shipshape has been admirably consistent; first-time cheekpieces are added, but our speed figure lags well behind the principals and he faces a stiffer task at this higher mark.

AI verdict

Solid recent form (521211) and a competitive Saturday Rating of 87 are offset by a hefty 9-4 weight burden.

Curran

Age 5 · 9-0

245-01

Tom Eaves 8%

Rod Millman 13%

9-0

6/1 4/1 6/1

Landing a handicap by a head at Bath last time off a 2lb lower mark, Curran showed a marked upturn in form and tops our figures; he handles the course, distance and going well and his trainer is in good shape — he is the one to beat.

AI verdict

Curran's decent Saturday Rating of 76 and recent winning form (245-01) are offset by a 9-0 weight burden at 9/2 odds.

Ruler Legend

Age 7 · 8-10

/6025-

Sean Dylan Bowen 11%

Gary Hanmer 12%

8-10

11/1 15/2 11/1

Third beaten 3½ lengths off a mark 24lb higher over hurdles last time, Ruler Legend returns to the flat on a considerably more lenient ticket here; he landed one over the obstacles three starts back, but this is his first flat run since October and the switch back adds uncertainty.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 66 and poor form figures of /6025- make Ruler Legend an unconvincing 17/2 shot at 8-10.

Furhaan

Age 4 · 8-8

15-097

Lauren Young 11%

Jim Goldie 14%

8-8

17/2 18/1 15/2

Below his best when beaten 4½ lengths at Hamilton last time, Furhaan has shown little in recent runs and sits at the foot of our figures; he handles good going, but this step up to 16f is unproven and he needs clear improvement to feature after 41 days off.

AI verdict

Furhaan's outsider odds of 18/1, poor recent form (15-097), and a low Saturday Rating of 57 suggest minimal winning prospects.

17:50

Schweppes Cherry Pepper Handicap ✓ Result

Class 5 1m4f63y ·Good ·£7,731 · 9 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

L'Eagle Aid

Age 5 · 10-2

16-566

Sean Dylan Bowen 11%

Charlie Johnston 13%

10-2

11/2 13/2 11/2

His connections landed this race last year, and L’Eagle Aid has solid course and distance form on a sound surface; returning after 50 days off, he ran to form here last time though the handicapper may have his measure, with our figures placing him fourth in the field.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 67, inconsistent form (16-566), and 10-2 weight burden justify a cautious 7/1 market price.

Taritino

Age 6 · 10-0

448-21

Taylor Fisher 12%

Joe Tickle 11%

10-0

9/2 3/1 9/2

Landing a handicap by 4½ lengths at Salisbury last time off a mark 6lb below today’s, Taritino came through with authority and handles any ground at this trip; a weight rise was inevitable after a performance that emphatic, but he may still have more to offer.

AI verdict

Taritino's recent form (448-21) shows promise but a Saturday Rating of 82 and 10-0 weight limit confidence at 10/3.

Oman

Age 8 · 10-0

278414

Toby Moore 11%

Tony Carroll 13%

10-0

11/2 6/1 5/1

A 2¼-length winner at Goodwood off a 3lb lower mark two starts back, Oman returns in first-time cheekpieces having slipped below that level most recently; he handles this trip and going well and is in decent form overall, though 3lb higher than his winning mark today.

AI verdict

Oman's inconsistent form (278414) and a burdensome 10-0 weight undermine confidence despite fair 13/2 odds and a Saturday Rating of 72.

Triple Force

Age 5 · 9-13

18-043

Tom Eaves 8%

Craig Lidster 12%

9-13

12/1 8/1 12/1

Third beaten 3 lengths off this exact mark at York last time, Triple Force is consistent on a sound surface and tends to make the running; first-time cheekpieces are added today, but he remains 4lb above his last winning mark, making the principals difficult to beat.

AI verdict

Saturday Rating of 64 and inconsistent form (18-043) at 9-13 weight make 9/1 odds hard to justify.

Percy Jones

Age 7 · 9-13

558-83

David Egan 14%

Mark Loughnane 10%

9-13

11/1 10/1 11/1

Beaten a length off this mark last time, Percy Jones showed a marginal improvement on his recent form and handles any ground at this trip; first-time cheekpieces are added, though he needs to find considerably more after a difficult mid-season patch.

AI verdict

Poor recent form (558-83), high weight of 9-13, and weak 11/1 market position undermine Percy Jones's modest Saturday Rating of 61.

Spartan Times

Age 5 · 9-13

4313-5

George Wood 11%

Jennie Candlish 17%

9-13

13/2 8/1 13/2

Fifth beaten 8½ lengths on his latest flat outing, Spartan Times has shown better form over hurdles but comes back here with something to prove; he handles the trip on good going and is 2lb lower today, though our figures rate him well behind the field.

AI verdict

Spartan Times carries top weight of 9-13 with a modest Saturday Rating of 64, poor recent form of 4313-5, and drifted to 9/1 in the market.

Atheneum

Age 5 · 9-3

202-04

Aiden Brookes 9%

Philip Kirby 8%

9-3

33/1 16/1 33/1

Fourth beaten 11 lengths at Southwell last time out, Atheneum has been off the track for 81 days and now gets first-time cheekpieces; he handles this distance on good going and could bounce back closer to his best, but he sits at the foot of our figures and faces a tough task.

AI verdict

Rated just 50 with weak 202-04 form and dismissed by the market at 18/1, Atheneum carries 9-3 with little winning evidence.

Condotti

Age 4 · 9-1

604-93

David Probert 13%

Hugo Palmer 13%

9-1

6/1 9/2 6/1

Third beaten 2 lengths off this mark at Hamilton last time, Condotti showed a marginal upturn in form and now adds first-time cheekpieces here; the concern is that he may be best at shorter and could find today’s trip a stamina test.

AI verdict

Condotti's moderate Saturday Rating of 65 and inconsistent form (604-93) at 5/1 suggest limited winning prospects under 9-1.

Relentless Hero

Age 3 · 8-13

4-541

Jason Watson 13%

Andrew Balding 18%

8-13

3/1 10/3 3/1

A half-length maiden success at Lingfield last time puts Relentless Hero in good heart for a handicap debut, and a mark of 72 looks fair for what appears a modest field; he handles most ground conditions and is trained by a top course handler, making him the one to beat.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 83 and fair 7/2 odds are offset by inconsistent 4-541 form and a hefty 8-13 weight.