Chester Race 3 - Ire-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Huxley Stakes (Group 2)
With two G2 wins THE FOXES (7) brings high class form. Lost nothing in defeat when runner-up in the G3 H H The Amir Trophy in Qatar 83 days ago. Could be primed for this and may score. CERTAIN LAD (3) posted an excellent effort on comeback finishing third behind a promising horse in the 2000m G2 Prix D'Harcourt at Longchamp. SPACE LEGEND (6) must be considered delivering first outing since finishing 1.5L fourth in the 2400m G2 Great Voltigeur Stakes at York nine months ago. LIBERTY LANE (5) disappointed returning in the Listed Doncaster Mile. Might do better with that run behind him.

Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation won by nose Newmarket (Rowley) LR James Seymour Stakes November 2 over 2000m slow track defeating Peace Man carrying 60kg at $2.80. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Newbury September 21 over 2000m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Mustazeed with 62.5kg at $4.50. Likely to find this out of reach.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 02/11/2024 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $80,550.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Soft | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 60kg | 2:10.15 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.75 |
1/13 | 12/10/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | York | 2112m | Soft | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 63.5kg | 2:14.67 | - | 13 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
2/9 | 21/09/2024 | 70 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Heavy | Rossa Ryan | 62.5kg | 2:11.66 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
7/7 | 13/07/2024 | 14 | G2 OPEN 4U | $254,090.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 58.5kg | 1:41.36 | - | 4 |
| 10.5L | $10.00 |
4/8 | 29/06/2024 | 29 | G3 OPEN 3U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 2011m | YS | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 2:09.86 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $4.33 |
1/13 | 31/05/2024 | 39 | HCP 4U | $191,210.00 | Epsom Downs | 2027m | Good Soft | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 61kg | 2:12.07 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
1/9 | 22/04/2024 | 283 | HCP 4U | $49,000.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Soft | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 61kg | 2:21.27 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
10/12 | 14/07/2023 | 22 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | David Egan | 60.5kg | 2:06.61 | - | 10 |
| 9.3L | $9.50 |
10/16 | 22/06/2023 | 10 | G3 OPEN 3 | $272,240.00 | Ascot Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 58kg | 2:05.10 | - | 8 |
| 6.8L | $29.00 |
1/10 | 12/06/2023 | 251 | NOV OPEN 3U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good | James Doyle | 61.5kg | 2:11.75 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $2.10 |
1/9 | 04/10/2022 | - | NOV OPEN 2 | $15,250.00 | Leicester | 1658m | Good Firm | Ross Coakley | 60.5kg | 1:45.10 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: K T O'neill
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Meydan in the G2 Singspiel Stakes March 1 over 0m, 5.5 len behind Nations Pride carrying 57kg at $23. Previously first up; second of 8 at Meydan in the G2 December 20 over 0m, 6 len behind Measured Time with 57kg at $26. Tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 01/03/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN 4U | $611,354.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 57kg | 1:47.24 | - | 4 |
| 5.7L | $23.00 |
2/9 | 31/01/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $307,018.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 57.5kg | 2:00.69 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
6/9 | 03/01/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 4U | $372,807.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Jim Crowley | 57kg | 1:36.45 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
2/8 | 20/12/2024 | 118 | G2 OPEN 3U | $357,143.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 57kg | 1:45.11 | - | 6 |
| 6.9L | $26.00 |
7/7 | 24/08/2024 | 22 | G3 OPEN 3U | $127,050.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Soft | Kieran O'Neill | 60.5kg | 2:07.71 | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
2/7 | 02/08/2024 | 45 | WFA 4U | $145,520.00 | Goodwood | 1810m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:54.32 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
8/13 | 18/06/2024 | 12 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,361,210.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Kieran O'Neill | 58kg | 1:38.04 | - | 1 |
| 14.8L | $151.00 |
2/8 | 06/06/2024 | 68 | LR OPEN 3U | $69,370.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Kieran O'Neill | 61kg | 1:55.27 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
12/16 | 30/03/2024 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3U | $7,692,310.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | Wayne Lordan | 57kg | 1:45.91 | - | 9 |
| 10.1L | $64.90 |
2/11 | 17/02/2024 | 69 | QAG2 OPEN 4U | $208,333.00 | Doha | 1600m | Good | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 1:35.10 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |
10/14 | 10/12/2023 | 49 | G1 OPEN | $6,189,555.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Ryan Moore | 56.5kg | 1:34.10 | 3-2-10 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $114.00 |

Jockey: George Bass
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd in a small field at Longchamp in the G2 Prix D'Harcourt on April 6 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Map Of Stars carrying 57kg at $6.90. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Sandown Park in the G3 Brigadier Gerard Stakes on May 23 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Royal Rhyme with 58kg at $4.50. Sure to be thereabouts 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 06/04/2025 | 210 | G2 OPEN 4U | $224,530.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Good | George Bass | 57kg | 2:05.20 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.90 |
1/7 | 08/09/2024 | 15 | G3 OPEN 4U | $130,290.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Soft | George Bass | 57kg | 2:08.94 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
2/7 | 24/08/2024 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $127,050.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Soft | George Bass | 60.5kg | 2:07.71 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
2/5 | 10/08/2024 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3U | $152,150.00 | Haydock Park | 2112m | Good Firm | George Bass | 60.5kg | 2:09.44 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
1/8 | 22/06/2024 | 30 | LR OPEN 4U | $98,040.00 | Compiegne | 2000m | Soft | George Bass | 57kg | 2:08.07 | - | 3 |
| 7.0L | $8.70 |
2/4 | 23/05/2024 | 33 | G3 OPEN 4U | $139,230.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Soft | George Bass | 58kg | 2:10.70 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
4/10 | 20/04/2024 | 175 | G3 OPEN 4U | $154,270.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good Soft | George Bass | 58kg | 2:35.09 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $41.00 |
1/6 | 28/10/2023 | 14 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Heavy | George Bass | 62kg | 2:20.62 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
1/12 | 14/10/2023 | 21 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | York | 2112m | Soft | George Bass | 60.5kg | 2:15.42 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
5/8 | 23/09/2023 | 21 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Heavy | George Bass | 61kg | 2:13.04 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
2/14 | 02/09/2023 | 37 | HCP 3U | $90,060.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | George Bass | 61kg | 2:09.47 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after six months 5th of 9 at Doncaster in the LR Doncaster Mile Stakes on March 29 over 1600m, 8 len behind Dancing Gemini with 58kg at $4.50. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at Newmarket (Rowley) September 28 over 1800m in soft going defeating James Mchenry with 62.5kg at $9. One of the contenders.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 29/03/2025 | 168 | LR OPEN 4U | $108,900.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Soft | Clifford Lee | 58kg | 1:38.10 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |
2/8 | 12/10/2024 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $161,730.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good Soft | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | 1:52.40 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.25 |
1/31 | 28/09/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $317,620.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 62.5kg | 1:50.67 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
2/10 | 14/09/2024 | 63 | HCP 4U | $127,050.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 61kg | 2:07.66 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
11/20 | 13/07/2024 | 43 | HCP 3U | $362,990.00 | York | 2112m | Good Soft | Sam James | 61kg | 2:09.66 | - | 23 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
7/13 | 31/05/2024 | 27 | HCP 4U | $191,210.00 | Epsom Downs | 2027m | Good Soft | Clifford Lee | 62.5kg | 2:12.07 | - | 7 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 |
1/13 | 04/05/2024 | 42 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 1:50.76 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
13/20 | 23/03/2024 | 175 | HCP 4U | $272,240.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 59kg | 1:44.00 | - | 20 |
| 20.5L | $6.00 |
28/34 | 30/09/2023 | 14 | HCP 3U | $385,010.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 57.5kg | 1:49.76 | - | 22 |
| 13.0L | $11.00 |
1/15 | 16/09/2023 | 56 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 57.5kg | 1:38.74 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
4/12 | 22/07/2023 | 28 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good | Sam James | 60.5kg | 1:39.90 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at York in the G2 Great Voltigeur Stakes August 21 over 2400m, 1.5 len behind Los Angeles carrying 58kg at $11. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5.5 len win. Leicester April 27 2024 over 2000m slow track defeating Trouville with 56.5kg at $1.40. Top chance despite the latest effort.
Last Starts 261 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 21/08/2024 | 41 | G2 OPEN C 3 | $478,830.00 | York | 2414m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 58kg | 2:27.80 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
4/4 | 11/07/2024 | 20 | G3 OPEN 3 | $348,080.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2615m | Good Soft | James Doyle | 58.5kg | 2:49.90 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
2/14 | 21/06/2024 | 27 | G2 OPEN C 3 | $495,480.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 58kg | 2:29.11 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
2/7 | 25/05/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN C 3 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 2212m | Good | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 2:25.06 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.88 |
1/8 | 27/04/2024 | 135 | MDN 3U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Soft | Cieren Fallon | 56.5kg | 2:21.16 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $1.36 |
2/7 | 14/12/2023 | - | NOV 2 | $47,020.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | 1:38.37 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 2nd of 8 at Al Rayyan in QAG1 on February 15 over 2300m, 1.0 len behind Rebel's Romance with 58kg. First up last campaign 5th of 8 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G3 Darley Stakes on October 12 over 1800m, 9 len behind Lead Artist carrying 59.5kg at $11. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 15/02/2025 | 69 | QAG1 OPEN 4U | $1,106,195.00 | Doha | 2300m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:14.96 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
4/11 | 08/12/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN | $7,920,792.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 57kg | 2:00.51 | 10-10-4 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $114.00 |
1/10 | 16/11/2024 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $90,750.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 2:08.08 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
5/8 | 12/10/2024 | 178 | G3 OPEN 3U | $161,730.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 59.5kg | 1:52.40 | - | 8 |
| 9.0L | $11.00 |
9/9 | 17/04/2024 | 53 | G3 OPEN 4U | $154,270.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good | David Probert | 58kg | 1:47.51 | - | 7 |
| 39.3L | $9.50 |
13/13 | 24/02/2024 | 30 | CUP CF 4U | $3,036,437.00 | Riyadh | 2100m | Fast | Oisin Murphy | 57kg | 2:07.10 | - | 6 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
3/6 | 25/01/2024 | 155 | 4U | $45,370.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | David Probert | 58kg | 2:23.45 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
4/4 | 23/08/2023 | 46 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,740,410.00 | York | 2112m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 57.5kg | 2:06.40 | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
2/11 | 08/07/2023 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,150,307.00 | Belmont Park | 2012m | FM | Oisin Murphy | 55.5kg | 2:01.75 | 10-5-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $3.15 |
5/14 | 03/06/2023 | 16 | G1 G 3 | $2,834,850.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:33.88 | - | 3 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
1/11 | 18/05/2023 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3 | $348,920.00 | York | 2112m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:05.84 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |