Chester Race 7 - General Elliot Croft Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
FOLK PAGEANT (9) brings winning 2011m Newmarket form 13 days ago, scoring by 0.1L after sitting handy, and looks the one to beat up in trip. MAYAADA (7) is a key danger after a 1.25L win over 1994m at Salisbury last week, having also been 2nd at Epsom over 1712m prior. GATEHOUSE (3) and CROCKHAM HEATH (6) both drop back from a small but strong 2011m Newmarket race and have prior mile wins; they can figure if the pace steadies. TIMBER TWELVE (2) has two wins at a mile and was 4th at Epsom over 1712m, so profiles as another solid chance.

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a tough last start at York over 1408m on 13 May, 14th of 14 beaten 20.6L with 56.5kg at $23. Prior run was sound when 6th of 14 at Thirsk over 1408m on 18 Apr, beaten 9.75L at $4.33. Best figure last spring when 5th at York over 1408m on 10 Oct, beaten 0.95L behind Astrazar at $5.50, and earlier 2nd at Chester over 1409m. Can feature with a return to that autumn form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 13/05/2026 | 25 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | York | 1408m | Good | Shane Gray | 56kg | 1:27.08 | - | 2 |
| 20.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/14 | 18/04/2026 | 190 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Oisin Orr | 58.5kg | 1:26.85 | - | 3 |
| 9.8L | $4.33 |
| 5/14 | 10/10/2025 | 13 | OPEN C 2 | $179,430.00 | York | 1408m | Good | Billy Garritty | 57kg | 1:26.57 | 10-7-5 | 13 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 9/30 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | 2 | $1,660,520.00 | Curragh | 1408m | YS | Luke Mcateer | 59.5kg | 1:28.91 | - | 27 |
| 6.0L | $67.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/09/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $55,350.00 | Chester | 1409m | Good Soft | Barry Mchugh | 60.5kg | 1:24.89 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/18 | 21/08/2025 | 31 | HCP NSY 2 | $184,500.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Shane Gray | 56kg | 1:25.33 | 1-2-4 | 17 |
| 2.3L | $29.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/07/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $16,610.00 | Ayr | 1454m | Good Soft | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:33.12 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/07/2025 | 33 | OPEN NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:27.59 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $29.00 |
| 7/11 | 31/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:10.95 | 2-4-7 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark; last start 4th of 6 at Epsom over 1712m on 28 Apr, beaten 8.75L by On Message with 62.5kg at $6.50. Won two prior at Southwell over 1621m on 21 Mar by 1.75L at $1.57 and at Kempton over 1609m on 5 Sep by 3.75L. Drops 1kg to 61.5kg and draws barrier 7; up 363m in trip. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 31 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 | 28/04/2026 | 38 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Good | Hector Crouch | 62kg | 1:46.98 | - | 3 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 21/03/2026 | 197 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 59kg | 1:42.29 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $1.57 |
| 1/13 | 05/09/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Rob Hornby | 59.5kg | 1:42.98 | 2-1-1 | 14 |
| 3.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off 26 days since finishing 4th of 5 at Newmarket over 2011m on 3 May, beaten 8.25L on good to firm at $17 with 55kg. Won two prior, including Southwell 1621m Class 4 on 7 Apr at $4.50 carrying 60kg after settling handy, and Chelmsford 2011m on 11 Dec by 1.25L. Three-year-old gelding for S Woods; Cieren Fallon rides from barrier 8 with 61kg. Can feature with a return to that earlier winning form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 03/05/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $53,610.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good Firm | Robert Havlin | 55kg | 2:03.63 | - | 5 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/04/2026 | 117 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 60kg | 1:40.07 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 11/12/2025 | 9 | NOV 2 | $12,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 2:07.07 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/11 | 02/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 1:37.90 | 5-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up off 48 days after a tough run last start when 5th of 5 at Yarmouth over 2032m on 11 Apr, beaten 15L on good ground at $9.50 with 62.5kg. Won prior at Southwell over 1621m on 17 Jan at $8.50, scoring narrowly with 55.5kg under Harry Davies. Carries 61kg here and draws barrier 10 for S & E Crisford. Can improve with race fitness and a smoother run.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 11/04/2026 | 84 | NOV 3 | $21,780.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good | James Doyle | 62kg | 2:08.14 | - | 5 |
| 15.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 17/01/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $22,140.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 55.5kg | 1:43.66 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |

Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed at Windsor two runs back, 3rd over 1637m on 4 May, beaten 1.75L at $13 with 58.5kg. Last start 6th of 10 at Newmarket over 1609m on 15 May, beaten 9.8L on good going at $10. Now draws barrier 11 with S De Sousa up for Jane Chapple-Hyam, carrying 60.5kg. Can feature with improvement.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 15/05/2026 | 11 | NOV 3 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Sorin Moldoveanu | 56kg | 1:36.84 | - | 7 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/05/2026 | 18 | NOV 34 | $21,780.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:43.09 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $36,300.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:38.79 | - | 8 |
| 9.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 26-day break after finishing 5th of 5 at Newmarket over 2011m on 3 May, beaten 12L on good to firm with 54.5kg at $9.50 behind Evanesco. Won two prior starts when leading throughout at Wolverhampton 1905m on 30 Jan by 3.25L at $3.50 and at Southwell 1621m on 20 Nov by 0.25L. Now 3YO colt for A M Balding with Oisin Murphy up; rises 6kg and draws barrier 5. Can feature with a positive ride.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 03/05/2026 | 93 | HCP 3 | $53,610.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good Firm | Callum Hutchinson | 54.5kg | 2:03.63 | - | 2 |
| 12.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 30/01/2026 | 71 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 60kg | 1:59.96 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/11/2025 | 20 | NOV 2 | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | 1:43.59 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 12/15 | 31/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Jason Watson | 58kg | 1:26.93 | 10-9-12 | 9 |
| 19.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a last-start win at Salisbury over 1994m on 23 May by 1.25L on good ground, carrying 61kg at $4.33. Prior run 2nd at Epsom over 1712m on 28 Apr, beaten 2L by On Message at $8.50 with 58.5kg. Three-year-old filly for Ollie Sangster draws barrier 4 and drops 1.5kg to 59.5kg with Pierre-Louis Jamin up. In with a chance if holding that recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 23/05/2026 | 25 | HCP 3 | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 2:10.92 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/6 | 28/04/2026 | 31 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Good | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 58.5kg | 1:46.98 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 9/9 | 28/03/2026 | 157 | HCP 3 | $19,600.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Stevie Donohoe | 59.5kg | 1:27.76 | - | 9 |
| 22.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/10/2025 | 28 | HCP NSY 2 | $18,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:25.54 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $9.50 |
| 12/14 | 24/09/2025 | 18 | OPEN F 2 | $184,500.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:28.46 | 9-13-12 | 11 |
| 9.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/4 | 06/09/2025 | 12 | HCP NSY F 2 | $40,590.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | Neutral | Sam James | 61kg | 1:27.50 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/4 | 25/08/2025 | 9 | MDN 2 | $51,940.00 | Epsom Downs | 1408m | Good | Sam James | 58kg | 1:22.92 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 16/08/2025 | 19 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good Firm | Stevie Donohoe | 58kg | 1:39.60 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/07/2025 | 18 | NOV 2 | $55,350.00 | Yarmouth | 1411m | Good Soft | David Egan | 56.5kg | 1:25.52 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 10/07/2025 | 17 | NOV F 2 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Trevor Whelan | 58kg | 1:11.34 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/11 | 23/06/2025 | 17 | OPEN NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Chepstow | 1207m | Good Firm | Trevor Whelan | 58kg | 1:11.80 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Alec Voikhansky
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 3rd at Salisbury over 1994m on 14 May, beaten 2.75L on good going with 57.5kg at $11. Prior run 4th at Newmarket over 2011m on 1 May at $4. Three career runs for one placing and fit on the 15‑day turnaround. Can feature with the right run from barrier 9 under Alec Voikhansky for R Hannon.
Last Starts 15 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 | 14/05/2026 | 13 | NOV F 3U | $21,780.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good | Joe Leavy | 57.5kg | 2:12.63 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | 221 | MDN F 3U | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good | Joe Leavy | 57.5kg | 2:06.46 | - | 7 |
| 9.8L | $4.33 |
| 4/12 | 22/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $20,320.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Soft | Ray Dawson | 58kg | 1:27.06 | 4-6-4 | 13 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a Newmarket 2011m win on 16 May, sat 2nd throughout and scored by 0.1L on Good with 57.5kg at $26, beating Sharp Romance. Two back was 9th of 9 at Southwell over 1621m on 2 Apr, beaten 18.05L with 60kg at $12. Also won at Lingfield over 1610m on 5 Mar by 0.75L after leading throughout at $2.10. Progressive 3yo filly who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/05/2026 | 44 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good | Rowan Scott | 57kg | 2:03.58 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/04/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 60kg | 1:40.06 | - | 6 |
| 18.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/03/2026 | 241 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 52kg | 1:40.40 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 07/07/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $16,460.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Good Soft | Jason Hart | 57kg | 1:34.88 | 1-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $2.63 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 267 days. Last start 4th of 9 at Haydock over 1602m on 4 Sep, beaten 2.7L with 58kg at $29 after settling back. Prior run 4th of 11 at Kempton over 1609m on 27 Aug, beaten 6.6L with 60.5kg at $26. From barrier 2 with Jason Hart up, can improve.
Last Starts 267 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/09/2025 | 8 | NOV C 2 | $22,360.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Jason Hart | 58kg | 1:43.95 | 8-7-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/08/2025 | 12 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Joe Leavy | 60.5kg | 1:40.20 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:37.85 | 2-5-6 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Barry Mchugh
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 2050m Haydock run 7 days ago when 9th of 11, beaten 10.1L on good with 60kg at $126 behind Bnaider. Prior run at Chester over 2471m saw him 8th of 8, beaten 24L at $81. Draws barrier 1 and drops 4.5kg to 55.5kg for Barry Mchugh for P Morris. Needs to lift but can improve from the inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 22/05/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 2011m | Good Soft | Barry Mchugh | 60kg | 2:17.23 | - | 8 |
| 10.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/05/2026 | 201 | HCP 3 | $50,210.00 | Chester | 2514m | Good | Ethan Tindall | 52kg | 2:37.21 | - | 9 |
| 24.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/12 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | NSY HCP 2 | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | YS | James J G Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:45.64 | - | 12 |
| 9.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/09/2025 | 38 | MDN 2 | $48,550.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Heavy | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 1:46.48 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 9/14 | 13/08/2025 | 40 | MDN 2 | $48,350.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Colin Keane | 57kg | 1:25.71 | - | 8 |
| 15.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/13 | 04/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $49,160.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Good | James J G Ryan | 55.5kg | 1:42.19 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |