Chester Race 2 - Virgin Bet A Good Bet Restricted Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
DOVECOTE (1) filled second position both outings this term. Experienced softer conditions when denied by only a neck on the first of those in June (1500m). Looks the one to beat. Irish challenger SHE'S TOO KOOL (4) is yet to score in nine starts though was highly tried as a juvenile. Third of sixteen runners in a 1200m Cork maiden latest. This appears to be easier. LAHAN KINGMAN (3) placed in all three maidens and ran well adopting first-time blinkers (retained here) when 2.5L fourth on handicap debut in June. Freshened since. Should get involved. SKEWSBY (2) must progress greatly on what he showed first time up to contend.
Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 50 day let-up. Resuming 2nd of 12 at Lingfield on June 6 over 1500m, on a slow track; neck behind Drymee carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Last start 2nd of 13 at Southwell All Weather on July 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Gran Ventura with 60.5kg at $2.20. Ready to break through.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 23/07/2026 | 47 | APP MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:29.72 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 06/06/2026 | 192 | MDN 35 | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 1508m | Soft | Robbie Downey | 59.5kg | 1:36.56 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 13/13 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 59.5kg | 1:27.75 | 10-13-13 | 15 |
| 34.5L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Jumped at a huge quote at debut, ran second last of 8 at Catterick on August 26 over 1400m, 14 len behind Lady Gormire carrying 60.5kg at $67. Must do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good Firm | Billy Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:24.54 | - | 6 |
| 14.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Finley Marsh
Weight: 59kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 4th of 12 at Newbury on June 23 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Bami with 59kg at $17. When resuming last campaign 2nd in a small field at Wolverhampton on March 17 over 1400m, 5 len behind Caballo Grande carrying 55.5kg at $1.80. See how she returns.
Last Starts 80 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 23/06/2026 | 70 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 59kg | 1:23.31 | 9-11-4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/04/2026 | 28 | APP MDN F 35 | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 59kg | 1:12.83 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/03/2026 | 224 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 55.5kg | 1:28.47 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/10 | 05/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | William Buick | 58kg | 1:26.74 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Jack Nicholls
Weight: 57kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 16 at Cork on August 30 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Feel Happy carrying 55.5kg at $4.30. The race before that 4th of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on August 15 over 1408m, 2 len behind Trek Home with 56.5kg at $17. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. Should hold the form and she appeals as one of the hardest to beat.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 30/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 1207m | Y | Adam Browne-Souza | 55.5kg | 1:12.71 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
| 4/14 | 15/08/2026 | 49 | APP MDN 3U | $20,680.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Adam Browne-Souza | 56.5kg | 1:26.95 | - | 17 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 11/11 | 27/06/2026 | 22 | HCP F 3U | $174,910.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Rory Cleary | 54kg | 1:25.18 | - | 7 |
| 31.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/06/2026 | 342 | SELL 3U | $37,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Rory Cleary | 56kg | 1:12.78 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/06/2025 | 1 | G3 OPEN 2 | $102,950.00 | Curragh | 1307m | Good | Rory Cleary | 58kg | 1:15.52 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $126.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/06/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $39,410.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | James J G Ryan | 56.5kg | 1:12.54 | - | 10 |
| 3.8L | $67.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/06/2025 | 7 | SELL 2 | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | R M Mulligan | 51.5kg | 1:30.59 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 99/17 | 12/06/2025 | 18 | MDN F 2 | $49,270.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 56kg | 1:36.32 | - | 12 |
| 0.0L | $67.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/05/2025 | - | G3 OPEN 2 | $104,060.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | James J G Ryan | 58kg | 1:11.08 | - | 4 |
| 14.5L | $301.00 |