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CHESTER 14:05
13:3014:0514:3515:0515:4016:1016:45
14:05 Wed 06 May 2026 |
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JOIN LADBROKES BET 5 GET 30 EARL GROSVENOR HANDICAP (2) |
Distance : 7f 127y |
| Prize : £25,770 Rated : (0-105) Age : 4yo+ Race State : Declaration Surface : Turf Runners : 14 | Going : Good (Good to Soft in places) |
| Race State : Declaration Runners : 14 runners | Surface : Turf |
| Form | Silk | Horse Name (Days Off) | Jockey | Flags | Age | Wgt | TFR | Odds (View All) |
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| Entry (Draw) Silk | Pedigree | Jockey & Trainer | Trainer | (Equip) | (OR) | IPS | ||
| 9/3930843- | 
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AL SHABAB STORM
(217)
C
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Jason Watson |
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5 | 9-12 |
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| 1 (10) | b g ADVERTISE - PRINCESS SALAMAH (IRE) AUSTRALIA | J: Jason Watson
T: Michael Appleby NT
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Michael Appleby
NT
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(103) |
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| 9/3930843- |
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1
(10)
AL SHABAB STORM
(217)
C
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1
(10)
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J: Jason Watson
T: Michael Appleby NT
Age: 5 Wgt: 9-12 OR: 103 |
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| Winner of a listed race over the bare 7f here for Andrew Balding in 2024 and still capable of smart form on occasion for Marco Botti last year. Has changed yard again ahead of reappearance. | ||||||||
| 1/166- | 
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SNOW MASTER
(222)
D
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Oisin Murphy |
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4 | 9-9 |
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| 2 (7) | b g ARDAD (IRE) - SNOWTIME (IRE) GALILEO (IRE) | J: Oisin Murphy
T: Andrew Balding NT
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Andrew Balding
NT
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(100) |
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| 1/166- |
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2
(7)
SNOW MASTER
(222)
D
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2
(7)
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J: Oisin Murphy
T: Andrew Balding NT
Age: 4 Wgt: 9-9 OR: 100 |
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| Useful form in 4-race career for Tom Dascombe. Not up to pattern level on his final 2 outings last year but very interesting contender now venturing into handicap company on his return for new stable. This keen goer also appeals as one who may benefit from a recent gelding operation. | ||||||||
| 084102-70 | 
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THUNDER ROAR
(39)
D
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David Nolan |
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7 | 9-7 |
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| 3 (14) | ch g NIGHT OF THUNDER (IRE) - DOMINIKE (ITY) DUKE OF MARMALADE (IRE) | J: David Nolan
T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood |
Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood | (98) |
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| 084102-70 |
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3
(14)
THUNDER ROAR
(39)
D
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3
(14)
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J: David Nolan
T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood Age: 7 Wgt: 9-7 OR: 98 |
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| Useful handicapper. Below par in 2 outings in March but might be working his way back to peak fitness. Good third on his previous C&D outing but the outside stall promises to make life tricky this time. | ||||||||
| 050-74205 | 
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CITY HOUSE (IRE) (9) | Adam Caffrey |
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5 | 9-3 |
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| 4 (4) | b g NIGHT OF THUNDER (IRE) - IMPALA OASIS DREAM | J: Adam Caffrey
T: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland |
Adrian McGuinness, Ireland | (t) | (94) |
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| 050-74205 |
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4 (4) CITY HOUSE (IRE) (9) |
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4
(4)
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J: Adam Caffrey
T: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland Age: 5 Wgt: 9-3 Eq: (t) OR: 94 |
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| Dual winner in Bahrain in 2025. Returned to form when runner-up in 6f handicap at Dundalk in February. Not in same form in stronger race at Newcastle over Easter but subsequent Naas fifth of 12 was creditable. Handy draw. | ||||||||
| 1261-8382 | 
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PARTISAN HERO (IRE)
(76)
D
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Rossa Ryan |
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6 | 9-2 |
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| 5 (1) | b g MUHAARAR - MAD ABOUT YOU (IRE) INDIAN RIDGE | J: Rossa Ryan
T: David Loughnane |
David Loughnane | (s) | (93) |
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| 1261-8382 |
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5
(1)
PARTISAN HERO (IRE)
(76)
D
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5
(1)
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J: Rossa Ryan
T: David Loughnane Age: 6 Wgt: 9-2 Eq: (s) OR: 93 |
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| Reliable performer who was runner-up in this race 12 months ago. Good second of 18 over 5f in Bahrain when last seen in February. Stall 1 is ideal for this front-runner who is likely to make another bold bid in this race | ||||||||
| 6555462-8 | 
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DIVINE LIBRA (IRE)
(21)
C
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Kieran Shoemark |
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6 | 9-2 |
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| 6 (9) | gr g DARK ANGEL (IRE) - RAKIZA (IRE) ELNADIM (USA) | J: Kieran Shoemark
T: Charles Hills |
Charles Hills | (93) |
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| 6555462-8 |
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6
(9)
DIVINE LIBRA (IRE)
(21)
C
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6
(9)
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J: Kieran Shoemark
T: Charles Hills Age: 6 Wgt: 9-2 OR: 93 |
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| Won a 7f handicap at this meeting in 2024 and fifth in this race 12 months ago. Should be sharper for last month's Newmarket reappearance and he's on a competitive mark. | ||||||||
| 21301-70 | 
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THE ANGEL KING (11) | Edward Greatrex |
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4 | 9-1 |
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| 7 (3) | gr g DARK ANGEL (IRE) - KHALEESY (IRE) GALILEO (IRE) | J: Edward Greatrex
T: Ian Williams |
Ian Williams | (92) |
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| 21301-70 |
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7 (3) THE ANGEL KING (11) |
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7
(3)
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J: Edward Greatrex
T: Ian Williams Age: 4 Wgt: 9-1 OR: 92 |
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| Dual winner in France for Francis-Henri Graffard but no immediate promise for new connections at Haydock just 11 days ago. | ||||||||
| 05410-440 | 
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GOD OF WAR (20) | David Egan |
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4 | 9-1 |
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| 8 (5) | b g MOHAATHER - LADY FREYJA MAYSON | J: David Egan
T: Tom Clover |
Tom Clover | (92) |
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| 05410-440 |
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8 (5) GOD OF WAR (20) |
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8
(5)
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J: David Egan
T: Tom Clover Age: 4 Wgt: 9-1 OR: 92 |
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| Got back on the up when doubling his tally in a Sandown handicap (7f, soft) last summer. Has yet to recapture his peak form this year but his mark has eased (now 1 lb lower than when a close second at this meeting last year). | ||||||||
| 07110930- | 
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SOLAR ACLAIM (IRE)
(179)
C
WS
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Sam James |
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5 | 9-0 |
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| 9 (13) | br g ACLAIM (IRE) - ALLISEEISNIBRAS (IRE) SLADE POWER (IRE) | J: Sam James
T: Julie Camacho |
Julie Camacho | (91) |
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| 07110930- |
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9
(13)
SOLAR ACLAIM (IRE)
(179)
C
WS
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9
(13)
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J: Sam James
T: Julie Camacho Age: 5 Wgt: 9-0 OR: 91 |
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| Won over 6f here (soft) and 5f at Yarmouth (good to soft) last summer. Off for 6 months and stamina isn't assured racing beyond a sprint trip for the first time in Britain. Also drawn wide. Has had breathing operation. | ||||||||
| 41088-811 | 
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BELLARCHI (IRE)
(24)
D
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Oliver Stammers |
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5 | 9-0 |
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| 10 (11) | ch m MEHMAS (IRE) - DROP DEAD GORGEOUS (FR) SEPOY (AUS) | J: Oliver Stammers
T: Grant Tuer |
Grant Tuer | (91) |
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| 41088-811 |
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10
(11)
BELLARCHI (IRE)
(24)
D
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10
(11)
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J: Oliver Stammers
T: Grant Tuer Age: 5 Wgt: 9-0 OR: 91 |
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| Has proved better than ever this year, scoring over 7f and 1m at Musselburgh last month (last 4 wins there). Runner-up on previous Chester visit. Further progress can't be discounted in her current mood. | ||||||||
| 5/5570858- | 
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SUPIDO (FR)
(168)
D
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Billy Loughnane |
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4 | 8-13 |
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| 11 (2) | b g BLUE POINT (IRE) - ZANYEVA (IRE) OASIS DREAM | J: Billy Loughnane
T: Ian Williams |
Ian Williams | (s) | (90) |
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| 5/5570858- |
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11
(2)
SUPIDO (FR)
(168)
D
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11
(2)
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J: Billy Loughnane
T: Ian Williams Age: 4 Wgt: 8-13 Eq: (s) OR: 90 |
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| Lost his way after a promising start for this yard last year (notably fifth of 30 in Britannia at Royal Ascot) but his mark has come down as a result and it's possible a break could revive. Billy Loughnane and a good draw are other reasons to be hopeful | ||||||||
| 21004/0 | 
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PERCY'S LAD
(20)
CD
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Tom Marquand |
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8 | 8-13 |
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| 12 (6) | ch g SIR PERCY - VICTORY GARDEN NEW APPROACH (IRE) | J: Tom Marquand
T: Daniel & Claire Kubler |
Daniel & Claire Kubler | (90) |
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| 21004/0 |
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12
(6)
PERCY'S LAD
(20)
CD
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12
(6)
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J: Tom Marquand
T: Daniel & Claire Kubler Age: 8 Wgt: 8-13 OR: 90 |
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| Front-runner with a good Chester record, including a win in this in 2024 (also third in 2023). Missed 2025 but did go with zest for a long way before understandably weakening on his first outing for 21 months at Newmarket 16 days ago. Given a chance by the handicapper. | ||||||||
| 2203511-3 | 
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LIR SPECIALE (IRE) (39) | Cam Hardie |
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7 | 8-6 |
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| 13 (8) | b g PRINCE OF LIR (IRE) - MA BELLA PAOLA (FR) NAAQOOS | J: Cam Hardie
T: Brian Ellison |
Brian Ellison | (83) |
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| 2203511-3 |
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13 (8) LIR SPECIALE (IRE) (39) |
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13
(8)
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J: Cam Hardie
T: Brian Ellison Age: 7 Wgt: 8-6 OR: 83 |
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| Ended 2025 with back-to-back wins over 7f in the mud at Doncaster. Added to his fine Doncaster record with a good third of 22 in the Spring Mile on reappearance in March. Claims if he can translate that sort of form to Chester (first visit). | ||||||||
| 7040019-7 | 
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BRIGHTON BOY (IRE)
(18)
CD
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Duran Fentiman |
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4 | 8-6 |
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| 14 (12) | gr g GREGORIAN (IRE) - NATURAL INSTINCT (IRE) DANDY MAN (IRE) | J: Duran Fentiman
T: Tim Easterby |
Tim Easterby | (83) |
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| 7040019-7 |
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14
(12)
BRIGHTON BOY (IRE)
(18)
CD
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14
(12)
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J: Duran Fentiman
T: Tim Easterby Age: 4 Wgt: 8-6 OR: 83 |
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| Three-time winner for Andrew Balding, including a useful C&D seller (heavy) last September. Not disgraced when seventh of 12 on 7f Thirsk return for new yard 18 days ago. Entitled to be sharper with that outing behind him but the draw could have been kinder. | ||||||||
| In Play Symbols | |
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| 1 | led/disputed lead |
| 2 | prominent/close up |
| 3 | mid-division |
| 4 | towards rear |
| 5 | behind |
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| s (S) | slowly away (very slowly away) |
| k (K) | travelled comfortably (notably strongly) |
| o (O) | outpaced (badly outpaced) |
| r (R) | responded to pressure (very well) |
| i (I) | idled (markedly) |
| f (F) | found less than seemed likely (found nothing) |
| p (P) | pulled hard (very hard) |
| l (L) | raced lazily (very lazily) |
| § (§§) | signs of temperament (marked reluctance) |
| j (J) | jumped well (very well) |
| x (X) | made mistakes (numerous mistakes) |
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A strong C&D record means it's worth giving PERCY'S LAD a chance to show that he retains all his ability, as he moved well for a long way on his return from an absence and the handicapper might have been generous dropping him 4 lb. The recent exploits of Double Rush show what Andrew Balding can do with a talented new recruit and the lightly-raced Snow Master is another who could take off for this yard. Well-drawn pair Partisan Hero (second last year) and Supido complete the shortlist. |
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Betting Forecast : 11/26.5 Snow Master, 8/19 Divine Libra, 9/110 Partisan Hero, 9/110 Bellarchi, 10/111 Lir Speciale, 12/113 God Of War, 12/113 Brighton Boy, 14/115 Al Shabab Storm, 14/115 Percy's Lad, 22/123 Thunder Roar, 22/123 City House, 22/123 Solar Aclaim, 28/129 Supido, 40/141 The Angel King |
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Smart Stats |
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2Andrew Balding's number of winners in past 10 runnings. (saddles SNOW MASTER) |
11/43.75
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£32.00Adrian McGuinness's profit to a £1 level stake when having one runner at a flat meeting (saddles CITY HOUSE) |
22/123
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35%Oisin Murphy's strike rate on favourites (rides SNOW MASTER) |
11/43.75
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| 2025 | TWO TEMPTING (IRE) | 6 | 9-3 | 9/43.25f | T: Jonathan Portman | J: Rob Hornby | 14 ran |
| 2024 | PERCY'S LAD | 6 | 9-11 | 16/54.2 | T: Daniel & Claire Kubler | J: Richard Kingscote | 13 ran |
| 2023 | REVICH (IRE) | 7 | 8-12 | 9/25.5 | T: Richard Spencer | J: Jim Crowley | 10 ran |
| 2022 | RED MIRAGE (IRE) | 4 | 8-9 | 6/17 | T: Andrew Balding | J: David Probert | 10 ran |
| 2021 | GROVE FERRY (IRE) | 4 | 9-6 | 5/16 | T: Andrew Balding | J: David Probert | 10 ran |
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