Chester Race 1 - Neaves & Co Ebf Restricted Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
DONNA BEAUTY (7) could prove good enough to land this pretty modest novice. Keen-going sort who wasn't disgraced considering when seventh at Goodwood (1400m) in July. Reversion to this trip looks a positive move. BEARLY BLUE (6) produced her best effort on the second of her three starts when second on soft ground (1200m). Perfect draw and bold bid looks likely. HE'S READYTORUMBLE (3) is another prominent racer. Finished fourth latest beaten 5.25L on the all-weather (1200m). Added cheekpieces can help. THE THINKING MAN (2) will find this considerably easier than the York event he contested on debut three weeks ago.
Jockey: S D Bowen
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Kameko out of Dhuma. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.
Jockey: Mikey Sheehy
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 14 at York on August 21 over 1400m, 19 len behind Benjamin Hornigold with 60.5kg at $51. Has a lot of work to do.
Last Starts 21 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 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $181,490.00 | York | 1408m | Good Soft | M P Sheehy | 60.5kg | 1:28.89 | 6-11-14 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Weight: 59kgs
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At the latest run 4th of 11 at Wolverhampton on August 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind My Maria carrying 59kg at $5. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Lingfield All Weather on August 15 over 1200m, 2 len behind Uncle Frank with 60.5kg at $4.50. Good chance to claim maiden success.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 26/08/2026 | 11 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 59kg | 1:14.44 | - | 10 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/08/2026 | 33 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 60.5kg | 1:12.69 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 13/07/2026 | 51 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 1:14.16 | 1-1-4 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Salisbury | 1005m | Good | George Bass | 58kg | 1:02.60 | - | 8 |
| 9.3L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Shay Farmer
Weight: 59kgs
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Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 11 at Thirsk on August 14 over 1200m, 17 len behind Final Objective carrying 60.5kg at $51. Last start ran last of 8 at Musselburgh on August 24 over 1000m, 6 len behind The Mean Fiddler with 60.5kg at $81. Others rate better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 24/08/2026 | 10 | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Billy Garritty | 60.5kg | 0:59.32 | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $81.00 |
| 11/11 | 14/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Billy Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:11.21 | 4-11-11 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 59kgs
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First-starter by Dubawi Legend out of Silesie. Pay to keep an eye on market moves.
Jockey: Finley Marsh
Weight: 58kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Nottingham July 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind Ash Tree carrying 58kg at $3.80. On debut seventh of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather May 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Magnesium with 58kg at $4.50. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 02/07/2026 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $23,590.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | 1:13.87 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 23 | MDN F 2 | $36,300.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Soft | Finley Marsh | 58kg | 1:17.01 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/05/2026 | - | NOV F 2 | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Finley Marsh | 58kg | 1:14.70 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 58kgs
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Third race start. First start 6th of 8 at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 3 over 1000m, 8 len behind Efsixteen carrying 58kg at $13. Returned from break led to the turn then faded 7th of 13 at Goodwood on July 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Avalon Queen with 58kg at $29. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 30/07/2026 | 88 | MDN F 2 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good Firm | Jamie Spencer | 58kg | 1:27.77 | 1-1-7 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $29.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/05/2026 | - | NOV F 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 0:58.43 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Shane Gray
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, ran last in a small field at Pontefract on August 16 over 1200m, 14 len behind Varzi carrying 60.5kg at $81. Last start 6th of 8 at Catterick on August 26 over 1000m, 8 len behind Mugheer carrying 57.5kg at $34. Looking to others for the winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/08/2026 | 10 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good Firm | Billy Garritty | 57.5kg | 0:59.12 | - | 3 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/08/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $30,150.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Firm | Billy Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:15.50 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $81.00 |
Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, 5th of 7 at Newmarket (July) on August 6 over 1200m, 11 len behind Crown And Two with 57.5kg at $51. Last start 4th in a small field at Brighton on August 23 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Space Dreamer with 60.5kg at $4.50. With further improvement can play a major role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 23/08/2026 | 17 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1106m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 60.5kg | 1:03.10 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/08/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Stevie Donohoe | 57.5kg | 1:12.73 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Liam Wright
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Dual acceptor. First-starter by Mohaather out of Vixen. Should kick off on the right note.