Chester Race 7 - Roxy Ball Room Hcp (Gbbplus Race)
SHIPSHAPE (4) arrives bidding for a hat-trick following back to back wins firstly at Hamilton Park and then most recently here two weeks ago. Up to this trip for the first time and is considered. SOLAR PASS (3) finished second past three starts including twice over course and distance. Long overdue a change of fortune and won't be too far away with a clear run. RULER LEGEND (6) reverts back to the flat after a fair streak of form when hurdling this spring. If the market speaks in his favour then he cannot be underestimated. VENEZUELAN (1) looked in need of the outing making stable debut. May improve.

Jockey: Toby Moore
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after eight months ran second last of 9 at this track on May 30 over 3200m, 14 len behind Believitanducan with 63kg at $17. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 17 2025 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Best Adventure with 61kg at $10. Has ability but will need to step up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 30/05/2026 | 236 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 3218m | Good | Gina Mangan | 63kg | 3:32.66 | - | 7 |
| 14.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/10/2025 | 45 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 62kg | 2:36.98 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $2.63 |
| 2/3 | 22/08/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $24,300.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 2:30.76 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.44 |
| 1/4 | 09/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $13,280.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | Good | Hector Crouch | 60kg | 2:27.99 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $2.20 |
| 4/7 | 26/07/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 2:35.29 | 7-7-4 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 20/06/2025 | 34 | OPEN NOV 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | Callum Rodriguez | 59kg | 2:03.29 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.38 |
| 2/9 | 17/05/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $36,300.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 61kg | 2:03.61 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/04/2025 | 165 | NOV 3 | $55,350.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | 1:41.99 | 1-2-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/12 | 13/11/2024 | 33 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:38.35 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/12 | 11/10/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Rob Hornby | 59.5kg | 1:40.67 | 9-5-8 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on May 30 over 3200m, 6 len behind Believitanducan with 63.5kg at $34. The start before that 4th of 9 at Kempton Park All Weather on April 6 over 2400m, 1.5 len behind Topteam carrying 58kg at $8.50. Needs to do more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 30/05/2026 | 54 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 3218m | Good | Joe Leavy | 63.5kg | 3:32.66 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/04/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $30,270.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 2:31.35 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 10/03/2026 | 39 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Luke Catton | 60.5kg | 2:22.76 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Luke Catton | 61.5kg | 2:37.65 | 2-2-5 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/01/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Luke Catton | 60.5kg | 2:06.70 | 4-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.2L | $13.00 |
| 0/10 | 04/12/2025 | 41 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 72.5kg | 3:41.09 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 10/12 | 24/10/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $40,840.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Soft | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 2:45.25 | 4-11-10 | 7 |
| 58.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/09/2025 | 109 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Good | Luke Catton | 62.5kg | 2:41.10 | 5-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/06/2025 | 74 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | Good | David Probert | 59.5kg | 2:30.77 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $40,840.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 61kg | 2:33.42 | 6-9-10 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/03/2025 | 28 | HCP JHDLE 4 | $31,760.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 72kg | 4:19.40 | 5-5-7 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on June 13 over 3200m, 7 len behind Fox Journey carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track on May 30 over 3200m, 3.5 len behind Believitanducan with 59.5kg at $4.30. Going well. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 3218m | Good Soft | P J McDonald | 59.5kg | 3:34.86 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 30/05/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 3218m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 59.5kg | 3:32.66 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 02/05/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $26,590.00 | Goodwood | 3218m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 56.5kg | 3:28.93 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/04/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Alfie Redman | 56kg | 3:06.93 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/03/2026 | 182 | HCP F 4U | $15,250.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 62kg | 2:38.52 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/13 | 20/09/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 2916m | Heavy | Callum Hutchinson | 60kg | 3:29.95 | 11-7-7 | 14 |
| 22.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/13 | 29/08/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 2816m | Good Soft | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 3:12.34 | 6-5-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/08/2025 | 19 | HCP F 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | David Probert | 58.5kg | 2:24.25 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 23/07/2025 | 30 | HCP F 3U | $16,460.00 | Leicester | 2414m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 57kg | 2:33.40 | 5-7-8 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/6 | 23/06/2025 | 27 | HCP APP 3 | $15,500.00 | Windsor | 2303m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 2:27.19 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/05/2025 | 144 | HCP F 3U | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 57kg | 2:38.85 | 4-5-4 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $2.10 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track June 13 over 2500m defeating Helmsley with 57kg at $5. The run before that won by 1.75 len at Hamilton Park May 27 over 2600m defeating Raulin carrying 56kg at $2.30. Current form hard to go past.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/06/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 2514m | Good Soft | David Probert | 57kg | 2:48.37 | 4-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/05/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $17,760.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 56kg | 2:48.21 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.25 |
| 2/5 | 02/05/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 2816m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 57.5kg | 3:11.37 | 2-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |
| 1/8 | 15/04/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 58.5kg | 3:10.77 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 31/03/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | David Probert | 62kg | 3:04.22 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 11/03/2026 | 141 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 61kg | 2:36.95 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/14 | 21/10/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Soft | Hector Crouch | 57.5kg | 2:06.85 | 2-4-6 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 04/10/2025 | 234 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Soft | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 2:09.59 | 1-3-4 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 12/02/2025 | 26 | MDN 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Hector Crouch | 56kg | 1:40.99 | 4-4-5 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 17/01/2025 | 44 | MDN 35 | $13,470.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 55.5kg | 1:41.50 | 4-5-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 9/13 | 04/12/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Hector Crouch | 59kg | 1:39.96 | 9-8-9 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: T Eaves
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran second last of 15 at Newbury on May 15 over 2400m, 92 len behind Yokohama carrying 59.5kg at $26. Second-up won by a head at Bath June 5 over 2800m defeating Taritino carrying 59.5kg at $23. Impressed last start. Key chance who can play a major 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/06/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 2816m | Good | Darragh Keenan | 59.5kg | 3:02.08 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 14/15 | 15/05/2026 | 216 | HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good | Lewis Edmunds | 59.5kg | 2:30.89 | - | 11 |
| 92.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/10/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $14,020.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | Neutral | Oliver Stammers | 63kg | 3:02.17 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $3.25 |
| 4/6 | 18/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Chelmsford City | 2715m | Neutral | Silvestre De Sousa | 63.5kg | 2:53.80 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 03/09/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Lingfield | 2615m | Neutral | Joe Fanning | 61kg | 2:41.82 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/5 | 23/08/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $44,680.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Sean Dylan Bowen | 55.5kg | 3:08.40 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 12/08/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $19,060.00 | Carlisle | 2816m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 61.5kg | 3:09.38 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2816m | Good | Rob Hornby | 57.5kg | 3:06.43 | 4-4-7 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/07/2025 | 6 | HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 56kg | 3:08.91 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 3319m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 58kg | 3:32.85 | 1-2-6 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $27,680.00 | Chester | 3196m | Good | Joe Fanning | 61.5kg | 3:29.35 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $3.75 |

Jockey: S D Bowen
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Southwell on June 9 over 4100m, 3.5 len behind Golden Glance carrying 70kg at $4. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Market Rasen on May 28 over 3300m, 3.5 len behind Bunker Bay carrying 74kg at $2.20. Worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 09/06/2026 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 70kg | 5:10.60 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/05/2026 | 44 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,250.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 74kg | 4:23.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 14/04/2026 | 9 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 3721m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 67kg | 4:45.15 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.63 |
| 1/9 | 05/04/2026 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,250.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 67kg | 4:16.08 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 5/11 | 22/03/2026 | 46 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Jack Hogan | 67kg | 4:15.02 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good Soft | Jack Hogan | 69kg | 5:01.82 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 56.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/13 | 22/01/2026 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Jack Hogan | 70kg | 5:40.09 | 6-4-5 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/12/2025 | 16 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 72.5kg | 4:09.06 | 1-2-6 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $8.00 |
| 0/8 | 25/11/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 72.5kg | 6:31.44 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/11/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 4123m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 71.5kg | 5:07.51 | 5-7-6 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 23/10/2025 | 17 | HCP APP 3U | $16,610.00 | Nottingham | 3609m | Heavy | Zak Wheatley | 60.5kg | 4:28.17 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 37.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Lauren Young
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 10 at Hamilton Park on May 17 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Letsbefrank carrying 59kg at $34. The run before that ran last of 9 at Musselburgh on April 26 over 2500m, 23 len behind Letsbefrank with 52.5kg at $29. Back up in distance but can't see him playing a major role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 17/05/2026 | 21 | APP HCP 4U | $52,630.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Good | William Pyle | 59kg | 2:21.31 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 26/04/2026 | 8 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 2514m | Good | Amie Waugh | 52.5kg | 2:42.98 | - | 2 |
| 23.5L | $29.00 |
| 11/12 | 18/04/2026 | 194 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Good | Lauren Young | 54.5kg | 2:37.99 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/10/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $15,500.00 | Yarmouth | 2307m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | 2:25.11 | 7-5-5 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/09/2025 | 30 | HCP 3 | $15,500.00 | Windsor | 2303m | Heavy | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 2:35.29 | 10-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/08/2025 | 24 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good Firm | George Downing | 59kg | 1:39.71 | 4-3-4 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $21.00 |
| 9/13 | 09/07/2025 | 30 | MDN 3U | $13,070.00 | Ffos Las | 1609m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 1:41.09 | 11-11-9 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 3U | $14,760.00 | Windsor | 1637m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 1:44.18 | 8-8-7 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $23.00 |