Chester Race 2 - British Stallion Studs Ebf 'Confined' Mdn Stakes (Gbb Race)
PURE GRIT (1) can secure a breakthrough success. Back-to-back seconds so far including when shaping well at this track only beaten 1.25L in latest 1200m novice. Well fancied that day and expect him to be popular again. May reward this time. SHAKWAA (2) can step forward from a promising debut third in a 1200m Newbury novice. More needed after a 5.5L defeat but rates a key contender. SOVEREIGNS HIGH (3) holds chances if replicating a Kempton debut 2L third attempting a 1200m maiden. Disappointing on only outing since. THEREWEARETHEN (4) showed little in two runs so far however is preferred over Carlisle debut fifth INDEPENDENT ROZE (5).
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at this track May 30 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Virtuous Star carrying 60.5kg at $2. On debut second of 10 at Newbury May 15 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind God Given Talent carrying 60.5kg at $9. Must be respected on what we have seen to date.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 30/05/2026 | 15 | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:15.80 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:14.77 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 60.5kgs
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At debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Newbury on July 2 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Alaskan Bear with 58kg at $12. Will derive great benefit from that experience and looks a great chance to break through.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 02/07/2026 | - | NOV C 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:11.50 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 3rd of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on June 29 over 1200m, 2 len behind Firehorse carrying 60.5kg at $13. Second-up 8th of 12 at Windsor on July 13 over 1200m, 9 len behind Ferrystream with 60.5kg at $6. In the mix.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Rhys Clutterbuck | 60.5kg | 1:12.66 | 9-10-8 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:15.55 | 8-6-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
Jockey: George Wood
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Newcastle All Weather on June 25 over 1400m, 17 len behind Peggy's Lad carrying 60.5kg at $26. Second-up 10th of 12 at Southwell All Weather on July 23 over 1200m, 12 len behind Rlasthope with 59kg at $201. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 23/07/2026 | 28 | NOV 2 | $15,430.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 59kg | 1:16.09 | - | 7 |
| 12.3L | $201.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | NS | Sean Dylan Bowen | 60.5kg | 1:28.73 | - | 2 |
| 17.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Faye Mcmanoman
Weight: 58kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, ran last in a small field at Carlisle on June 24 over 1200m, 28 len behind Ruby Moon with 58kg at $101. Others look better prospects.
Last Starts 38 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 | 24/06/2026 | - | NOV F 2 | $19,960.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Good Firm | Faye Mcmanoman | 58kg | 1:12.84 | - | 2 |
| 28.3L | $101.00 |