Chester Races & Results All Racing UK & International Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips for 2024-09-13

There were 306 Races on across 35 meetings. There was 8 races at Ballinrobe first race 15:25, 10 races at Belmont At The Big A first race 18:05, 7 races at Bordertown first race 04:25, 8 races at Busan first race 07:00, 8 races at Cairns first race 03:08, 4 races at Canterbury Park first race 01:10, 7 races at Charles Town first race 01:25, 8 races at Chartres first race 10:45, 8 races at Chester first race 13:40, 11 races at Churchill Downs first race 01:23, 17 races at Club Hipico first race 17:00, 9 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 8 races at Doncaster first race 13:50, 8 races at Fairview first race 11:45, 8 races at Geelong first race 04:10, 8 races at Goulburn first race 04:00, 9 races at Gulfstream first race 17:55, 2 races at Hipo Chile first race 01:00, 12 races at Kasamatsu first race 02:50, 8 races at Las Piedras first race 18:10, 10 races at Laurel Park first race 17:25, 7 races at Le Mans first race 15:17, 8 races at Los Alamitos Racecourse first race 21:00, 7 races at Mysore first race 09:30, 11 races at Oi first race 06:50, 12 races at Palermo first race 18:00, 10 races at Remington Park first race 01:28, 9 races at Saint-Cloud first race 12:05, 8 races at Salisbury first race 15:15, 7 races at Sandown first race 14:00, 12 races at Sonoda first race 06:20, 11 races at Taif first race 13:15, 8 races at Tuncurry first race 03:39, 8 races at Vincennes first race 17:23, 10 races at Woodbine first race 01:13, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.

Race 1: 13:40 Chester Autumn Racing Fillies' Handicap (0-68) (5) 3yo+ GB 7f 1y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
8th (9) Tillybob	4	Franny Norton	Stella Barclay	Nine-race maiden; shaped as though worth another crack at 7f when keeping-on third at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in July, and is nicely drawn on the inside here, but her subsequent defeat came in a basement-grade classified race and she's unproven on ground slower than good; cheekpieces added.
7th (6) Twilight Jazz	4	Luke Morris	P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck	Came good for current stable with front-running with at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in July and has remained in good form since but current mark probably demands a career-best performance, and she's not yet proven on ground slower than good.
3rd (2) Giselles Izzy	5	Andrew Mullen	Iain Jardine	Much better known as a sprinter but stays 7f fairly well; looked as good as ever when coming from quite a long way off the pace to win 15-runner Ayr handicap (6f, good to soft) last month but there are no guarantees this race will unfold as favourably for her.
5th (4) American Rose	4	Grace McEntee	James Evans	Dual AW winner, latterly at 0-55 contest at Lingfield (7f) three weeks ago; also suited by slow turf but has more on her plate here and is not drawn well.
4th (5) Autumn Rose	3	Jack Doughty	Tony Carroll	Built upon promising seasonal debut when keeping on well to score at Haydock (7f, good) in July; didn't fire on fast ground there last month but has form on good to soft/soft, and may still have potential.
(3) My Honey B	4	Billy Garritty	Michael & David Easterby	Won three in a row at around 1m last summer (good/good to firm; also suited by soft) and was seemingly back in good form when close second here (7.6f, good) in June but her latest run was disappointing and she has the outside draw today.
6th (7) Queens Road Revue	3	David Allan	Tim Easterby	Two wins in blinkers this summer, latterly when just too strong for Twilight Jazz at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last month; needs to rebound from a below-par run 17 days ago but seems versatile regarding ground and could plausibly still have more to offer.
2nd (8) Takes Time	3	Sean D Bowen	David Loughnane	Free-goer who remains a maiden after nine starts; didn't run badly when dropped to 7f at Wolverhampton (AW; second start in blinkers) on Monday, though, and it's worth noting she recorded her best RPR on soft turf; worth a second look.
1st (1) Kindest Nation	3	Jason Hart	Hugo Palmer	Seemed to respond well to first-time visor when leading close home at Haydock (7f, good to soft) a week ago and now has 2-9 strike-rate; 6lb penalty demands more from her here (only due 5lb rise) but she's well drawn and evidently in very good nick.

Kindest Nation is respected under a penalty for her recent Haydock success, while Autumn Rose and Queens Road Revue are two other 3yos with recent wins on the board. However, a more speculative option to consider is TAKES TIME, who is unexposed over this trip and ought to be suited by today's return to soft turf. David Loughnane's free-going filly was not beaten far at Wolverhampton on Monday and it will be interesting to see whether Sean D Bowen allows her to stride on from her favourable draw here.[Chris Wilson]

Race 2: 14:10 Chester Horseradish Catering & Events EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (EBF Restricted Qual') (GBB) (Div I) GB 6f 17y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
3rd (5) Calibos	2	Oisin Orr	Richard Fahey	Out of a fair 7f AW winner; made low-key debut when eighth of ten at Ripon (6f, good) last month and needs to take a good step forward here.
4th (6) Mekhled	2	Sam Hitchcott	Richard Hannon	40,000euros breeze-up 2yo; 20-1, never-dangerous fifth on recent debut at Chelmsford (7f, AW) and has quite a bit to find here.
2nd (8) Herb Fennel	2	Oisin McSweeney	Adrian Paul Keatley	Out of a Listed-place 5f winner; not disgraced when fifth of sixth in quite valuable Ripon novice (6f, good) last month and, although it's tricky to weigh up what she achieved there, she's open to improvement if more settled in the early stages here.
1st (4) Qetaifan	2	Jason Watson	Andrew Balding	Very promising fourth of 15 from off the pace on debut at Newmarket (6f, good) last month and put in good front-running shift before fading into fifth in what looked a useful Sandown maiden (7f, good) a fortnight ago; major player in this easier race.
(1) Sands Of Marra	2	J F Egan	Ollie Sangster	Found 5f Group 2 far too hot on latest outing but made good start to career in 6f novice races beforehand, notably when winning at Windsor in June; unraced on ground other than good to firm but has a big role to play if he handles the conditions here.
(7) Ettorino	2	William Pyle	Craig Lidster	Unplaced all five starts, the last twice in low-grade nurseries (6f/7.4f); well drawn to attack from the front here but has a lot to find with the principals; recently gelded; sports first-time cheekpieces.
(9) Addendum	2	Jason Hart	John & Sean Quinn	Out of a well-connected and useful French winner; caught the eye making some late headway at Nottingham (6f good to firm) last month, her second start, but needs to improve again here.
(10) Ma Fille	2	Pierre-Louis Jamin	Tom Dascombe	Always behind when 50-1 for 6f Wolverhampton maiden on recent debut; favourable draw not enough to make her of interest here.

Windsor winner Sands Of Marra is back in much calmer waters after his tilt at a Glorious Goodwood Group 2 in July and is a likely contender but he may find it tough to concede his 7lb penalty to QETAIFAN, who displayed considerable promise in two good-quality maidens last month.[Chris Wilson]

Race 3: 14:45 Chester Horseradish Catering & Events EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (EBF Restricted Qual') (GBB) (Div II) GB 6f 17y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(4) Andalprofit	2	Faye McManoman	Nigel Tinkler	Unplaced in three novice/maiden events this summer, recording a peak RPR of 51; his brother Fletcher's Flight is fully effective on soft ground so there could be more to come on this surface; needs progress though.
(5) Invincible Love	2	Franny Norton	Charlie Johnston	No better than midfield in two 6f runs on good ground this summer; nurseries over further likely to see him to better effect in time.
(9) Pearly Squirrel	2	Shane Gray	Craig Lidster	Modest form when midfield in a 6f novice (good to firm) at Redcar three weeks ago but she did leave the impression she would be much better with that run behind her; stiff task at Doncaster on Thursday and finished well beaten but she did travel better than many through that contest; type to do much better at some point.
2nd (8) Dark Rosa	2	Grace McEntee	George Boughey	Similar form in two maidens in recent weeks, faring slightly better when fourth of seven at Lingfield last week (6f, AW); can do better but such progress will be required to take this.
(7) Sir Geoff Morgan	2	Pierre-Louis Jamin	Tom Dascombe	Ran to a similar level in three runs in May, including at this track; slower ground an unknown as he returns from a 116-day absence and connections now turn to cheekpieces.
(6) King Of Lir	2	Jason Hart	John & Sean Quinn	Second run, when plugging on for third of ten at Redcar (6f, good to firm), was better than his debut; can progress again but slow ground is a new variable and others may have his measure.
4th (2) Dothan	2	Paul Mulrennan	Edward Bethell	32,000gns foal, 52,000gns yearling; first foal of a maiden, herself a close relative of 5f Group 3 winner Dutch Masterpiece; stable had a winning 2yo newcomer on Wednesday; betting revealing.
3rd (3) Top Bins	2	Jason Watson	Hugo Palmer	54,000gns foal, 60,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners Perisher (1m; RPR 85) and Gnat Alley (6f; 76); dam a maiden half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner Glen Shiel; stable's 2yos at this track are always to be taken seriously; betting to guide.
1st (1) Bob Mali	2	Sean D Bowen	Ollie Sangster	Heavily backed prior to his winning debut at Ayr five weeks ago (6f, good to soft), overcoming inexperience to win narrowly; that was a lowly Band D maiden and this will be a stiffer test of his credentials but he's drawn in stall 1 and Sean D Bowen's claim helps offset the penalty; should do better.

Bob Mali won a lowly Band D event at Ayr and he'll need improvement to follow up but the weight of money for him on debut was signficant and he looked to be learning as the race went on. He may well defy his penalty but both newcomers makes some appeal in opposition and TOP BINS could be worth chancing.[Paul Smith]

Race 4: 15:20 Chester Inkerman London Handicap (0-68) (5) 3yo+ GB 6f 17y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(12) White Umbrella	5	Dougie Costello	Christopher Kellett	Conditions unlikely to faze her and she didn't run badly at Hamilton last week; stall 11 won't make life easy though.
(9) First Company	6	Aidan Keeley	Mark Loughnane	In good form on AW over the winter, winning twice at Kempton; low-key return from a break at Chepstow four weeks ago; double-figure stall to contend with and his record on soft/heavy is uninspiring.
1st (8) Hallowed Time	6	Cam Hardie	Mark Loughnane	He's been hit and miss this season, well short of his best at Leicester on Tuesday; has the inside stall but there are risks involved.
3rd (5) Showhound	3	Oisin Orr	Richard Fahey	Promise as a 2yo on good or faster ground; struggled in handicaps this time around, however, and cheekpieces now reached for; ground a query.
(11) Bibendum	3	Lewis Edmunds	Jessica Macey	Didn't run badly over 5f here 13 days ago, keeping on having been tapped for speed; return to 6f should suit but the outside draw is enough of an incentive to look elsewhere.
(2) Maharajas Express	4	Dylan Hogan	Patrick Morris	Won twice for Jack Jones, including on heavy, but the handicapper appeared to have caught up by May; yet to fire in two runs for his new stable and may need a bit more weight off his back; cheekpieces replace blinkers this time.
4th (1) B Associates	4	Sean D Bowen	James Owen	Made it 2-3 for this stable when finishing off strongly down the outside to win a claimer at Wolverhampton on Monday; not obviously well treated under a penalty though and, while he handles good to soft, he would have something to prove on soft or worse.
(6) Glendown	4	Duran Fentiman	Tim Easterby	Exploited his drop in the weights when coming from off the pace in a 5f handicap at Pontefract last month; not ideally drawn in either start since and he's fared better in that department today; shortlisted.
(3) Oso Rapido	7	Jason Hart	Roger Fell & Sean Murray	Went close at Pontefract last month (6f, good to firm) but that is a standout effort in what has otherwise been a disappointing campaign; cheekpieces return having been left off at Thirsk last week.
2nd (4) Run This Way	6	Mark Winn	Paul Midgley	Prominent racer; completed a hat-trick in May/June, all over 6f on good to soft or slower; back to the same mark as for her last win; should make a bold bid.
(7) Thornaby Pearl	6	David Allan	Adrian Nicholls	On a good mark and the return to testing ground will be in his favour; his last two runs at Ripon were perfectly respectable and he's one to take seriously back down in class.

This will be a stiffer test of B Associates' credentials than his claiming race win on Monday and he could probably do with the ground drying out too. Run This Way and Glendown (second choice) can feature prominently but the return to slower ground could be the catalyst for THORNABY PEARL (nap) to resume winning ways. He's well handicapped again now and recent Ripon runs have been encouraging.[Paul Smith]

Race 5: 15:50 Chester Virgin Bet Handicap (0-70) (5) 3yo+ GB 1m 7f 196y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
9th (8) Tazaman	7	Ben Robinson	Kevin Frost	Twice fifth on the Kempton AW (2m) since returning from a 636-day absence, with the first of those efforts better than the second; best 2022 efforts (on good and good to soft) make him look well handicapped.
(1) C'Mon Kenny	8	Ryan Kavanagh	Ian Williams	Won over 1m4f and 2m last year but he finished last on both starts this term and does not have a great record either at Chester or on soft ground; 7lb claimer enlisted.
6th (11) Hiccups	4	J F Egan	John Berry	4yo who has had eight races, best last time when close second of eight in handicap at Ffos Las (1m6f, good to soft) in second-time cheekpieces; makes his first attempt at 2m but that latest run gave plenty of encouragement; 3lb out of the handicap.
8th (6) Zivaniya	4	Jason Hart	Hugo Palmer	Won three of his seven races this term, all 2m and the latest win when making all at Newcastle last month; not disgraced there ten days ago; the big question is over the lack of solid recommendations on turf, albeit after only four attempts, the latest 11 months ago.
(10) Dereham	8	Faye McManoman	John Berry	Well beaten on sole start here (2020); rarely seen on worse than good to soft; yet to recapture his 2023 form but his third at Yarmouth (amateurs') last time suggested strongly that he is on his way back; one to consider.
5th (4) Lunar Jet	10	Dougie Costello	Steph Hollinshead	Effective at this track, though without a win here (eight attempts); veteran who has won only once (April 2023) in the last four seasons and his last four wins have been on soft or heavy going; significant ability remains compared to this career-low mark but last Friday saw only his second run beyond 1m4f on the Flat and he never showed.
7th (13) Prince Iago	3	Andrew Mullen	Hugo Palmer	Big odds, slowly away and always behind over about 1m2f on good ground at Newmarket, Chester and Newbury this spring; gelded in June; makes his handicap debut over 6f further, in first-time headgear and on different ground, so there would be explanations were he to improve.
3rd (9) Trojan Sun	4	Paul Mulrennan	Jim Goldie	Not proven on softer than good; wore cheekpieces last two outings; big change in tactics when always prominent at Musselburgh (2m2f) 16 days ago and it resulted in him getting off the mark at the seventh attempt, by a head under 5lb claimer; up just 2lb and might have more to give now that more use is being made of his stamina.
4th (12) Bamboo Bay	6	Rhys Elliott	Tracy Waggott	Latest win was at this track but in June 2022; with new yard last four starts and placed over 2m in the last two, including under Rhys Elliott; below form on softer than good, however, and he's 4lb out of the handicap.
1st (5) Corsican Caper	4	Sean D Bowen	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.
(3) Berkshire Sundance	4	Jason Watson	Andrew Balding	Ran respectably over 2m on soft ground on penultimate start last term, but it was over 2m on Kempton AW (5-4 favourite) next time that he took the step forward to make his breakthrough; up 4lb today but appeared to have potential at 2m+ when last seen; it's the absence and return to turf which give him most to prove.
2nd (7) Judgementofsolomon	3	Luke Morris	Sir Mark Prescott Bt	Upped to 1m4f when narrowly making a successful handicap debut at Wolverhampton (AW) in April; only third of four at Hamilton (1m4f, soft; his only turf start) in May and fourth of six at Southwell (1m6f) when next seen 18 days ago, not far away however and he does shape like a stayer; could have more to give.

Dereham finished strongly to make up a lot of ground in the closing stages of a 1m6f amateurs' handicap last time and is well handicapped judged on his peak efforts of previous campaigns. Soft ground would give him more to prove, though, and a chance is taken instead that JUDGEMENTOFSOLOMON can come into his own now that he is given a serious test of stamina. Berkshire Sundance is third on the list, having ended last season on a positive note on the AW but not having been seen since.[Richard Austen]

Race 6: 16:30 Chester Camden Town Brewery Handicap (0-80) (4) 3yo GB 1m 6f 87y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
2nd (6) Far l'Amore	3	Luke Morris	Brian Meehan	Seven-race maiden; has shaped encouragingly in both attempts over 1m6f, latest at Haydock (good to soft) last week when finishing second; possibilities off the same mark, provided he builds on that effort.
(5) Peace Walk	3	Franny Norton	Charlie Johnston	Respectable novice form on soft/heavy going last autumn, winning at Beverley then solid second at Ayr; far from solid on his handicap efforts (on AW/good) but looks interesting off a reduced mark back on forecast slow ground; new headgear.
3rd (3) The Crafty Mole	3	Mark Winn	David O'Meara	Acts on soft and good to firm; took well to first-time visor at Thirsk two weeks ago and, having been promoted to first place following a stewards' inquiry, now has a record of 5-5 over 1m6f; has crept up the weights but looks very solid kept to this trip.
(2) Oosterpark	3	Paul Mulrennan	Edward Bethell	Made all for comfortable success in similar event at Ripon (1m4f, good) last month, stepping up markedly on his novice efforts; open to further improvement in handicaps and likely to stay this longer distance, being half-brother to a 2m1f winner; respected.
1st (1) Who's Glen	3	Jason Watson	Andrew Balding	Progressive efforts on AW, latterly in two Racing League handicaps; good second, behind a horse who broke the track record, at Southwell (1m4f) latest; shapes as if this new trip will suit on turf debut and represents last year's winning yard; strong claims.
4th (4) Terrorise	3	Ben Robinson	Brian Ellison	Returns to a more suitable level, having faced a difficult task in the Melrose at York (1m6f) last time; however, has failed to build on his spring win at Doncaster (1m2f; handicap debut) and others are preferred.

Interesting turf debutant WHO'S GLEN is taken to defy top weight and open his account. Oosterpark, who should have more to offer in handicaps, is second choice ahead of The Crafty Mole who is solid at this distance. A couple of the others also have possibilities.[Steve Boow]

Race 7: 17:05 Chester Chester Handicap (0-85) (4) 3yo+ GB 7f 1y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
11th (10) Star Zinc	5	Paul Mulrennan	Rebecca Menzies	Triple AW scorer; beaten long way at Haydock (back from a break) last Saturday, taking turf record to 0-12 and extending the deterioration of his form in this sphere.
4th (7) Mr Baloo	3	Sam Hitchcott	Richard Hannon	Successful twice on turf as a 2yo but has gained this year's two wins on AW at Kempton; held off this highest mark twice since returned to grass and needs a personal best.
(6) Another Investment	5	Faye McManoman	Nigel Tinkler	Inconsistent this season and still has a modest strike-rate; furthermore, he's yet to win away from York; on a workable mark but doesn't look the percentage call.
(9) Albeseeingyer	5	Dougie Costello	Steph Hollinshead	Came up short off this mark at Doncaster last time, having been hit with a hefty rise in the weights for her Newmarket win earlier in August; may be in the assessor's grip now.
7th (4) Mudamer	5	David Allan	Geoffrey Harker	Something to prove on soft/heavy ground; otherwise looks nicely treated, having defied a 2lb higher mark in 2023; mixed results this year but latest effort gives cause for optimism.
6th (8) Master Zoffany	6	Jack Garritty	Richard Fahey	Acts on soft; close third on penultimate start, inconsistent otherwise this year; three-time winner at Chester and has possibilities back here, provided he takes well to first-time visor.
8th (13) Berkshire Nugget	3	Jason Watson	Andrew Balding	Took advantage of a good opportunity in weak 7f maiden at Brighton (with cheekpieces applied) last month; has frame possibilities on the pick of his handicap form.
10th (3) Reidh	4	Oisin Orr	Richard Fahey	Maiden prior to scoring over 7f at Thirsk (good to firm) and Galway (yielding) this summer; came up short in Class 2 races since and this drop back in grade looks a plus; not written off.
9th (12) Phoenix Of Dreams	3	Jason Hart	John & Sean Quinn	Consistent record reads 43222 and the form has enough substance to think his current mark is workable; sound effort at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) in sole handicap run; could well open his account.
1st (2) Paws For Thought	6	Charlie Maggs	Donald McCain	Seems to handle soft/heavy ground; four wins at Chester, the most recent over 5f in July with Charlie Maggs on board; has remained in form over 6f/7f here since; solid chance.
3rd (5) Love Billy Boy	3	Franny Norton	Richard Hannon	Respectable second, albeit no match for winner, at Ascot last week; clung on for neck win off this mark here (7.5f, soft) in June and has a fighting chance returned to the Roodee.
5th (11) Mercurial	5	Sean D Bowen	John J Nallen	Suited by ground softer than good; won at this course when trained in Britain; opened his Irish account at the Curragh (6f) in April, then was absent until clear second at Roscommon (7.5f) last week; due to go up 6lb in future; great chance, provided wide draw doesn't prove troublesome.
2nd (1) Quest For Fun	6	Sean Kirrane	Tim Easterby	Campaigned in higher grades this term, best effort when solid second at York in June; won easily off this mark at Catterick (7f, heavy) on last attempt in Class 4; interesting.

Mercurial has an unfavourable draw but otherwise holds a major chance, being ahead of the assessor. Consistent 3yo PHOENIX OF DREAMS looks an interesting alternative on only his second handicap attempt, while Quest For Fun (second choice) and Love Billy Boy are other suggestions for the shortlist.[Steve Boow]

Race 8: 17:40 Chester National Racehorse Week Handicap (0-80) (4) 3yo GB 1m 2f 70y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(5) Foreseen	3	Sean Kirrane	Adam West	Won at Chantilly (1m, heavy) on debut; down the field in both starts since, latest at Kempton (7f, AW; 33-1) on British debut; best watched unless the market speaks positively.
2nd (7) Phone Tag	3	Lewis Edmunds	Kevin Frost	Record of 1-11 for Hugo Palmer, the win at Windsor (1m, good) last October; sold for £15,000 since last run; nicely weighted and has given the impression that 1m2f is worth exploring.
(4) Classy Boy	3	Shane Gray	K R Burke	Successful over 7.5f at Beverley (soft) and 1m at Carlisle (good) this term; ran poorly over 1m1f at Hamilton most recently; something to prove upped further in distance.
3rd (3) User Amistoso	3	Paul Mulrennan	Michael Bell	Seven-race maiden; peak effort when solid third off this mark here (1m4f, good) in May; quite interesting back at this venue, assuming he takes well to first-time headgear.
4th (2) Celtic Warrior	3	Jason Watson	Andrew Balding	AW winner who is 0-8 on turf but has some encouraging form in this sphere, close second upped to 1m2f at Epsom (good) most recently; should remain competitive back up just 2lb.
1st (1) Aviemore	3	Franny Norton	Charlie Johnston	Opened his account at Ayr (1m2f, good) in July and good second at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) last week; may do better still over middle distances; due to go up 2lb in future; respected.

The combination of a return to Chester and first-time headgear may enable USER AMISTOSO to get off the mark. His effort here in May is a solid piece of form. Aviemore, who appears to have a good chance back on turf, is second choice ahead of Celtic Warrior who is threatening to win in this sphere.[Steve Boow]