Chester Race 2 - Virgin Bet Stand Cup Stakes (Listed)
LA YAKEL (6) represents a top yard. The gelding found success at Hamilton by 2.5L tackling the 2400m heavy ground Silver Bell Heritage Handicap and rates a leading player. Winner of this last year AL QAREEM (1) showed plenty of ability at Newbury when 2L second attempting the 2600m G3 Geoffrey Freer Stakes. Back down in grade. Respect. BURDETT ROAD (2) caught the eye when hurdling last season. Now third up this flat campaign and holds ability to feature. Brings claims. IRON LION (5) won a Ripon 2400m handicap two outings back. Place hope.
Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Group 2 winner. Useful gelding. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Newbury in the G3 Geoffrey Freer Stakes on August 17 over 2700m, 2 len behind Al Aasy with 60.5kg at $2.60. Before that in a small field at Goodwood in the G1 Goodwood Cup on July 30 over 3200m, 9 len behind Kyprios with 62.5kg at $17. Key runner who should be in the finish again.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 17/08/2024 | 18 | G3 OPEN 3U | $161,100.00 | Newbury | 2715m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 2:46.34 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.63 |
5/6 | 30/07/2024 | 17 | G1 OPEN 3U | $922,510.00 | Goodwood | 3218m | Good | Clifford Lee | 62.5kg | 3:21.53 | - | 5 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
2/8 | 13/07/2024 | 41 | G3 OPEN 4U | $154,270.00 | York | 2816m | Good Soft | Sam James | 57kg | 2:58.31 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
5/7 | 02/06/2024 | 16 | G2 OPEN 4U | $212,420.00 | Chantilly | 2400m | SH | Clifford Lee | 57kg | 2:32.94 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |
4/6 | 17/05/2024 | 27 | G2 OPEN 4U | $326,690.00 | York | 2816m | Good | Clifford Lee | 58.5kg | 2:55.96 | - | 6 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
2/10 | 20/04/2024 | 169 | G3 OPEN 4U | $154,270.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good Soft | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | 2:35.09 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
2/6 | 03/11/2023 | 27 | G3 OPEN 3U | $112,640.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Heavy | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 2:36.84 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
1/8 | 07/10/2023 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3U | $145,200.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good | Clifford Lee | 60kg | 2:32.66 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
1/7 | 16/09/2023 | 175 | LR OPEN 3U | $107,790.00 | Chester | 2514m | Good Soft | Sam James | 59.5kg | 2:41.93 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
11/15 | 25/03/2023 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,488,100.00 | Meydan | 3200m | Good | Clifford Lee | 55kg | 3:16.83 | - | 2 |
| 14.9L | $51.00 |
11/13 | 25/02/2023 | 125 | CUP CF 4U | $3,537,736.00 | Riyadh | 3000m | Fast | Ryan Moore | 56.5kg | 3:06.46 | - | 11 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Group 2 winner. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 8 at Ascot on July 26 over 2400m, 4 len behind Mount Atlas with 64.5kg at $9. Second-up 12th of 20 at York Ebor Handicap on August 24 over 2800m, 8 len behind Magical Zoe with 59.5kg at $10. Capable of a better showing. Rates highly and is sure to run well.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/20 | 24/08/2024 | 29 | HCP 4U | $893,450.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 59.5kg | 2:58.21 | - | 3 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
5/8 | 26/07/2024 | 181 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 64.5kg | 2:33.87 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
2/7 | 27/01/2024 | 70 | G2 JHDLE 4 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 72kg | 4:13.06 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.20 |
1/11 | 18/11/2023 | 13 | G2 JHDLE 3 | $150,180.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | H Cobden | 70kg | 4:14.47 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.25 |
1/6 | 05/11/2023 | 71 | JHDLE 3 | $15,060.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | H Cobden | 70kg | 3:50.14 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.44 |
3/6 | 26/08/2023 | 23 | G3 OPEN 3U | $108,900.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Daniel Muscutt | 57kg | 2:03.94 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
5/6 | 03/08/2023 | 40 | G3 OPEN 3 | $362,990.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Soft | Neil Callan | 58.5kg | 2:43.86 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $29.00 |
1/15 | 24/06/2023 | 17 | HCP OPEN 3 | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 56.5kg | 2:05.64 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
1/6 | 07/06/2023 | 18 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 60kg | 2:04.48 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
5/11 | 20/05/2023 | 31 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Dylan B McMonagle | 60.5kg | 1:38.83 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
6/15 | 19/04/2023 | 43 | HCP 3 | $46,130.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Soft | James Doyle | 61kg | 1:42.35 | - | 6 |
| 6.1L | $19.00 |
Jockey: S D Bowen
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Ballinrobe on August 12 over 3400m, 5 len behind Frankendael with 75.5kg at $2.40. The start before that 4th of 7 at Galway on August 2 over 2800m, slow going 12 len behind Taipan with 59kg at $11. Looks tested in this field.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 12/08/2024 | 10 | MHDLE 4U | $19,470.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | YS | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | 4:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.38 |
4/7 | 02/08/2024 | 31 | 4U | $32,080.00 | Galway | 2816m | Soft | C J MacRedmond | 59kg | 3:18.38 | - | 1 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
2/7 | 02/07/2024 | 16 | LR OPEN 3U | $73,710.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Good | Colin Keane | 62kg | 2:33.97 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
2/7 | 16/06/2024 | 51 | 3U | $31,220.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Good | C J MacRedmond | 62.5kg | 2:02.27 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
6/12 | 26/04/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $36,420.00 | Cork | 2011m | Soft | S D Bowen | 61kg | 2:17.21 | - | 12 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
4/6 | 10/04/2024 | 5 | LR OPEN 4U | $69,370.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Heavy | S D Bowen | 60.5kg | 1:53.95 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
4/6 | 05/04/2024 | 28 | 4U | $26,420.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | S D Bowen | 59kg | 2:38.30 | - | 6 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
6/6 | 08/03/2024 | 138 | 4U | $26,010.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | S D Bowen | 57kg | 1:42.24 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $9.50 |
8/18 | 22/10/2023 | 21 | HCP 3U | $78,040.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Heavy | S D Bowen | 58.5kg | 2:45.84 | - | 16 |
| 14.0L | $15.00 |
8/12 | 01/10/2023 | 12 | HCP 3U | $38,150.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | Heavy | C Stone-Walsh | 61kg | 2:09.01 | - | 4 |
| 8.0L | $9.50 |
5/10 | 19/09/2023 | 15 | HCP 3U | $38,150.00 | Listowel | 1609m | Soft | S D Bowen | 58kg | 1:46.60 | - | 12 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Ben Robinson
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 20 at York Ebor Handicap on August 24 over 2800m, 71 len behind Magical Zoe with 56.5kg at $23. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Ripon Rating 105 July 20 over 2400m defeating Shadow Dance with 60.5kg at $7. Worth including.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19/20 | 24/08/2024 | 35 | HCP 4U | $893,450.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 56.5kg | 2:58.21 | - | 19 |
| 71.3L | $23.00 |
1/9 | 20/07/2024 | 28 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Ripon | 2414m | Good | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 2:35.78 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
5/9 | 22/06/2024 | 14 | HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 61kg | 2:49.58 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.75 |
1/8 | 08/06/2024 | 22 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 2414m | Good | Jamie Spencer | 55kg | 2:35.94 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
6/8 | 17/05/2024 | 15 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good | Kevin Stott | 60kg | 2:32.10 | - | 6 |
| 23.5L | $2.75 |
1/5 | 02/05/2024 | 23 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good Soft | David Nolan | 61kg | 2:36.72 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $1.62 |
3/8 | 09/04/2024 | 179 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | David Nolan | 62kg | 2:31.03 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
7/11 | 13/10/2023 | 29 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | York | 2816m | Soft | Jason Watson | 54.5kg | 3:09.66 | - | 13 |
| 13.8L | $13.00 |
4/8 | 14/09/2023 | 40 | HCP 3 | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Soft | Joseph Fanning | 53kg | 2:12.55 | - | 4 |
| 9.8L | $5.00 |
1/9 | 05/08/2023 | 25 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Soft | David Nolan | 59kg | 2:21.11 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
3/11 | 11/07/2023 | 18 | MDN OPEN 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good | D Tudhope | 60kg | 2:13.35 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
Jockey: A J Farragher
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 13 at Ascot on July 13 over 2400m, 4 len behind Passion And Glory carrying 62kg at $5.50. Last start favourite; won by 2.5 len at Hamilton Park August 23 over 2400m on a heavy track defeating Faylaq carrying 62kg at $4.50. Tough to beat on latest and can measure up again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/13 | 23/08/2024 | 41 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2414m | Heavy | Cieren Fallon | 62kg | 2:40.80 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
6/13 | 13/07/2024 | 273 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good | Tom Marquand | 62kg | 2:33.80 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
2/12 | 14/10/2023 | 28 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | York | 2112m | Soft | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 2:15.42 | - | 12 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
1/5 | 16/09/2023 | 35 | HCP 4U | $89,350.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Soft | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 2:11.88 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.63 |
5/10 | 12/08/2023 | 28 | HCP 4U | $132,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Soft | Joao Moreira | 61kg | 2:34.14 | - | 11 |
| 16.5L | $2.75 |
2/7 | 15/07/2023 | 281 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Soft | Jim Crowley | 59kg | 2:40.18 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.25 |
4/16 | 07/10/2022 | 34 | HCP 3 | $203,390.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56.5kg | 2:29.80 | - | 5 |
| 5.2L | $4.33 |
1/11 | 03/09/2022 | 36 | HCP OPEN 3 | $169,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 2406m | Good Soft | Adam Farragher | 53kg | 2:37.37 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
1/10 | 29/07/2022 | 39 | APP NOV OPEN 3U | $14,110.00 | Southwell | 2234m | Neutral | Paul Hanagan | 59kg | 2:25.48 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $1.73 |
3/10 | 20/06/2022 | 29 | NOV OPEN 3U | $12,810.00 | Windsor | 1638m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 59kg | 1:44.86 | - | 5 |
| 2.7L | $1.83 |
3/12 | 22/05/2022 | - | NOV OPEN 3U | $12,300.00 | Nottingham | 1678m | Good | D Tudhope | 59kg | 1:46.23 | - | 15 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last start second last of 17 at York on August 24 over 2100m, 15 len behind Sir Busker carrying 61.5kg at $10. The race before that 4th of 9 at Windsor on August 15 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Parlando carrying 61.5kg at $4.30. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16/17 | 24/08/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 2112m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 61.5kg | 2:10.21 | - | 2 |
| 15.8L | $10.00 |
4/9 | 15/08/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 61.5kg | 2:08.54 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
8/17 | 30/07/2024 | 17 | HCP 4U | $184,500.00 | Goodwood | 1990m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 62kg | 2:06.23 | - | 9 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
10/13 | 13/07/2024 | 106 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good | Joshua Bryan | 64.5kg | 2:33.80 | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $23.00 |
14/14 | 29/03/2024 | 62 | HCP 4U | $362,990.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 2:10.71 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $4.50 |
1/9 | 27/01/2024 | 26 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Callum Hutchinson | 59.5kg | 2:31.22 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
5/13 | 01/01/2024 | 51 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 61kg | 2:10.42 | - | 13 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
5/13 | 11/11/2023 | 86 | NOVHCP 3U | $127,050.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 61kg | 2:47.56 | - | 9 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
5/12 | 17/08/2023 | 13 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | David Probert | 62.5kg | 2:05.53 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
4/7 | 04/08/2023 | 20 | G3 OPEN 4U | $189,170.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good Soft | Ryan Moore | 58.5kg | 2:41.74 | - | 7 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |
4/5 | 15/07/2023 | 22 | G3 OPEN 4U | $152,150.00 | York | 2816m | Good Soft | Oisin Orr | 57kg | 3:02.94 | - | 2 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |