Chester Race 2 - Absolut Tabasco Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
It is proving expensive to follow EL NAY (3) however this looks the golden chance for him to finally gain a first win after making the frame on all five starts to date. Only narrowly denied at Leicester two weeks ago and looks a class above this field. EAGLE BAY (1) made a successful debut for this yard at Thirsk three weeks ago and that was a 5L victory. Tough to concede weight to the main selection but rates the chief danger. REMI MAE (4) steps back up in trip having struggled on the all-weather in 1200m contests. Career best required to get involved. ALBEMAGIC (2) can be watched with a view to handicaps in the future.
Jockey: S D Bowen
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Catterick on October 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind Sierra Sands carrying 59.5kg at $7. Returned from break favourite; scored a big 5 len win at Thirsk June 5 over 1400m defeating Circle Of Trust carrying 59kg at $1.80. Should stay out of trouble in the small field and is sure to play a big role.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 05/06/2026 | 230 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 59kg | 1:27.01 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 59.5kg | 1:29.68 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at big odds at debut, 7th of 11 at Carlisle on May 18 over 1400m, slow going 21 len behind Freddie Steady Go carrying 59kg at $34. Don't think he will trouble this field.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 18/05/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 1408m | Soft | P J McDonald | 59kg | 1:32.75 | - | 6 |
| 21.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at Leicester on June 13 over 1600m, nose behind Electric Dreams with 59.5kg at $5. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Chepstow on May 29 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Echo Of Stars carrying 58kg at $4.50. This looks the ideal assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 13/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 1609m | Good | Joe Leavy | 59.5kg | 1:47.24 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/05/2026 | 23 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Chepstow | 2011m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 58kg | 2:07.54 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 06/05/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $44,680.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 2:12.90 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 18/03/2026 | 25 | NOV 3 | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:26.40 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 56kg | 1:41.60 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Newcastle All Weather January 16 over 1200m, 12 len behind Ten Carat Harry carrying 51.5kg at $51. Previously first up; third of 8 at Southwell All Weather January 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jungle Ruler with 56.5kg at $7. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 162 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 16/01/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $89,070.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Nicola Currie | 51.5kg | 1:12.19 | 4-8-11 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | 120 | NOV 3 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 56.5kg | 1:15.00 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/09/2025 | 14 | NOV F 2 | $72,600.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good | P J McDonald | 58kg | 1:14.45 | 4-5-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/08/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | William Carver | 58kg | 1:25.73 | 4-3-7 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |