Chester Race 1 - Chester Roman Day Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race)
TOWN QUEEN (11) sets the standard after two narrow seconds, latest 2nd at Thirsk over 1408m beaten 0.3L. IMELDA (4) is a key chance with 2nd and 3rd at Wolverhampton over 1441m this month, beaten 1.75L then 2.8L. LUCKY LUNA (6) showed promise on debut, 4th at Salisbury over 1207m beaten 2.75L, and can progress. NIGHT SHINING (9) was 4th at Yarmouth over 1410m beaten 4.3L and fits in among the chances.

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after 278 days. Last start 8th of 13 at Beverley over 1495m on 24 Aug, beaten 6.65L on good going with 56.5kg at $13 after racing handy; winner was Lady Hornblower. Debut run prior was 4th of 10 at Catterick over 1413m on soft, beaten 6.75L at $31. Up to 58kg and draws barrier 7; can improve fresh with a patient ride.
Last Starts 278 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 24/08/2025 | 32 | MDN F 2 | $16,340.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Oisin Mcsweeney | 56.5kg | 1:35.25 | 3-6-8 | 14 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/07/2025 | - | APP MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Soft | Oisin Mcsweeney | 56.5kg | 1:27.03 | 8-8-4 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Barry Mchugh
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up last time finished 5th of 8 at Ripon over 1207m on 17 May, beaten 7.8L with 58kg at $12 behind Zen Diva. Debut run was 4th of 4 at Pontefract over 1207m on 21 Apr, 14.5L off Lady Youmzain at $8.50. Three-year-old filly drawn barrier 2 for Barry Mchugh for R A Fahey, up 202m from last run. Needs sharp improvement but can take a step forward from the draw.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/05/2026 | 26 | NOV F 3U | $18,150.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 58kg | 1:11.43 | - | 8 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/4 | 21/04/2026 | - | NOV F 3U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | Billy Garritty | 58kg | 1:17.56 | - | 1 |
| 14.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Millie Wonnacott
Weight: 58kgs
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Has been safely held in four runs, most recently 7th of 7 at Wolverhampton over 1739m on 18 May, beaten 10.55L by Estissa at $201 with 50kg after leading early. Prior run 5th of 6 at the same trip on 5 May, beaten 9.35L at $301. Draws barrier 1, wears a hood, and rises to 58kg under Millie Wonnacott for L Williamson. Needs to lift but has place claims with a soft run from the inside gate.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 18/05/2026 | 13 | HCP F 3 | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 50.5kg | 1:49.23 | - | 3 |
| 10.5L | $201.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/05/2026 | 10 | NOV F 35 | $14,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Jack Dace | 54kg | 1:51.71 | - | 4 |
| 9.3L | $401.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/04/2026 | 33 | NOV F 3 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good Firm | Ben Robinson | 58kg | 1:48.13 | - | 5 |
| 22.3L | $251.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/03/2026 | - | NOV F 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 56kg | 1:50.88 | - | 8 |
| 18.3L | $301.00 |

Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 58kgs
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Placed in both starts at Wolverhampton over 1441m, including a last-start 3rd of 11 on 27 Apr, beaten 2.8L by Cotai Eye Joe at $12 with 52.5kg. Prior run 2nd on 4 Apr, beaten 1.75L by Constant Star at $13 with 56.5kg. Rises to 58kg and draws barrier 11 for H Crouch for D Loughnane. Consistent to date and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 27/04/2026 | 23 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | William Pyle | 54kg | 1:28.43 | - | 9 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN F 35 | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 56kg | 1:30.80 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Ben Ffrench-Davis
Weight: 58kgs
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Back in trip after finishing 11th of 12 at Wolverhampton over 1441m on 27 Apr, beaten 12.1L with 54.5kg at $126. Prior runs included 5th of 9 at Nottingham over 1223m on 7 Aug, beaten 16.3L at $501, and 6th of 10 at Chester over 1222m on 11 Jul. Carries 58kg here with Ben Ffrench-Davis riding for L Williamson; hood on. Needs to lift but has place claims with improvement.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 27/04/2026 | 263 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 56kg | 1:28.34 | - | 10 |
| 12.0L | $126.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/08/2025 | 27 | APP MDN F 2 | $12,730.00 | Nottingham | 1223m | Good | Zak Wheatley | 58kg | 1:15.87 | 3-4-5 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $501.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/07/2025 | 12 | NOV 2 | $27,680.00 | Chester | 1223m | Good | Aiden Brookes | 55kg | 1:15.97 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $301.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV F 2 | $12,340.00 | Ffos Las | 1508m | Soft | Harry Davies | 56kg | 1:39.77 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Joe Leavy
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up after a solid debut 4th at Salisbury over 1207m on 23 May, beaten 2.75L on good going at $7. Draws better today (barrier 3 after 12) and steps up 202m. Joe Leavy sticks for Richard Hannon. Can improve with the softer draw and added trip.
Last Starts 6 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 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good | Joe Leavy | 58kg | 1:16.57 | - | 12 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up after a 28-day break. Last start 6th of 7 at Ascot over 1602m on 1 May, beaten 10L in a GBB Race with 57kg at $21 behind So Regal. Up 1kg to 58kg and draws wider here (barrier 8) after barrier 2 last time. Can improve with added experience but needs to lift.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | NOV F 3 | $72,600.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 56.5kg | 1:42.42 | - | 2 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Josephine Gordon
Weight: 58kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Havana Grey for Miss Gay Kelleway, drawn barrier 4. Carries 58kg with Josephine Gordon booked. Setup looks straightforward on paper. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 29-day break after finishing 4th of 6 at Yarmouth over 1410m on 30 Apr, beaten 4.3L on good going with 58kg at $9. Two runs back finished 6th of 8 at Newmarket over 1207m on 10 Jul, beaten 7.85L at $5.50. Three-year-old filly by Dark Angel for George Boughey, with Billy Loughnane up from barrier 5. Can improve with added experience.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 30/04/2026 | 294 | NOV F 3U | $18,150.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 1:24.44 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $73,800.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 1:11.99 | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up run was 7th of 8 at Pontefract over 1207m on 22 May, beaten 8.45L on good going with 58kg at $51, behind Naval Light. Debut was 4th of 6 at Southwell over 1221m on 7 May, 8.91L off Jumeirah Sands at $34. Three-year-old filly drawn barrier 10 for Rebecca Menzies with Kaiya Fraser up; up 202m in trip from last start. Can improve with added experience but needs to bridge the margins.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 22/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Soft | Kaiya Fraser | 58kg | 1:17.24 | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | NOV F 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Kaiya Fraser | 58kg | 1:14.44 | - | 1 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin
Weight: 58kgs
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Placed in both starts, most recently 2nd at Thirsk over 1408m on 2 May, beaten 0.3L on good going with 58kg at $2.75 behind Karvala. Prior run 2nd at Pontefract over 1207m on 21 Apr, beaten 1L with 58kg at $4.50 behind Lady Youmzain. Up in distance again and draws barrier 6 after barrier 3 last start. Consistent filly who can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 02/05/2026 | 11 | NOV F 3U | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good Firm | Sam James | 58kg | 1:26.40 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/4 | 21/04/2026 | - | NOV F 3U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | Sam James | 58kg | 1:17.56 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |