Chester Race 2 - John Smith's Nursery
GERRY'S DARLING (8) scored in impressive fashion at Musselburgh during July and holding form well since in nurseries. Handled softer conditions when 4.25L third at Haydock a fortnight ago (1400m). Looks the selection. PERSIAN LAND (2) rebounded to finish second as favourite in a seller at Salisbury (1400m, soft) last week. Cheekpieces go on. Major player. SOMERS ISLES (1) made the frame delivering both career starts. Beaten 2.25L third in a Newbury maiden latest. Lacks the experience of most though well drawn and from a leading yard. NAVY LIGHT (9) finished third over course and distance when last seen in June. Chance on best efforts.

Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At debut, 2nd of 7 at Newmarket (July) on July 17 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Graceful Song carrying 58kg at $6. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Newbury on August 26 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Starburster carrying 58kg at $3. Close to a win and another bold showing is expected.
Last Starts 24 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 | 26/08/2026 | 40 | MDN F 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:11.67 | 2-1-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/07/2026 | - | NOV F 2 | $21,780.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | David Probert | 58kg | 1:28.12 | 6-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: J F Egan
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 7 at Southwell All Weather on August 27 over 1200m, 8 len behind Nour carrying 60.5kg at $23. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 at Salisbury on September 11 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Grapple carrying 61kg at $3.30. Racing well. One of the major players.
Last Starts 8 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 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | SELL 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1408m | Soft | Callum Rodriguez | 61kg | 1:33.32 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $3.25 |
| 7/7 | 27/08/2026 | 72 | NSY HCP 2 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | 1:13.58 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/06/2026 | 12 | NOV 2 | $21,780.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good | Tom Eaves | 62kg | 1:32.50 | 4-7-6 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | NOV 2 | $21,780.00 | Ffos Las | 1508m | Good Soft | Jack Dace | 60kg | 1:39.13 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 1/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Soft | P J McDonald | 60.5kg | 1:20.21 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Haydock Park on September 3 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Diplomata carrying 61kg at $9. The start before that 12th of 18 at York on August 20 over 1400m, 18 len behind Mia Fantasia carrying 52kg at $101. Hard to beat on his best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | NSY HCP 2 | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Soft | David Probert | 61kg | 1:30.63 | 2-2-4 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 12/18 | 20/08/2026 | 29 | NSY HCP 2 | $181,490.00 | York | 1408m | Good Soft | Aiden Brookes | 52kg | 1:29.34 | 14-16-12 | 22 |
| 18.5L | $101.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/07/2026 | 20 | NSY HCP 2 | $14,070.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 59kg | 1:26.28 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
| 3/8 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | NSY HCP 2 | $16,330.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 59.5kg | 1:14.54 | 3-7-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/06/2026 | 13 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 1:12.58 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 12/06/2026 | 13 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good Soft | Rowan Scott | 57.5kg | 1:20.05 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 11/11 | 30/05/2026 | 23 | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 60.5kg | 1:15.80 | - | 10 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $74,380.00 | Chester | 1106m | Good | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 1:07.23 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Jack Doughty
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 14 at Newbury on August 26 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Mobadir with 60.5kg at $10. The race before that got back early 3rd in a small field at this track on August 2 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Pure Grit with 60.5kg at $29. Can get off the mark without surprising.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 26/08/2026 | 24 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:24.60 | 13-10-8 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $26,810.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | Edward Greatrex | 60.5kg | 1:14.89 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $29.00 |
| 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: S C Cronin
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 8 at Epsom Downs on August 31 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Summer Triangle carrying 60.5kg at $23. Before that ran last of 13 at Newbury on August 15 over 1400m, 35 len behind Gambling Man carrying 60.5kg at $17. Strong contender on his best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 31/08/2026 | 16 | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Epsom Downs | 1408m | Good Soft | Joe Leavy | 60.5kg | 1:25.41 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |
| 13/13 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Seamus Cronin | 60.5kg | 1:25.32 | 2-11-13 | 1 |
| 35.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1207m | Good Firm | Seamus Cronin | 58kg | 1:11.57 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Ashley Lewis
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 8 at Kempton Park All Weather on September 5 over 1600m, 14 len behind Magnesium carrying 59.5kg at $12. The start before that ran second last of 18 at Goodwood on July 30 over 1400m, 11 len behind Sword Salute carrying 53kg at $51. Doesn't rate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/09/2026 | 37 | NSY HCP F 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Pat Cosgrave | 59.5kg | 1:39.68 | 2-5-6 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $12.00 |
| 17/18 | 30/07/2026 | 17 | NSY HCP 2 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good Firm | Ashley Lewis | 53kg | 1:27.55 | 9-14-17 | 11 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/5 | 13/07/2026 | 24 | APP NSY HCP 2 | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | 1:26.32 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.75 |
| 19/25 | 19/06/2026 | 41 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:13.12 | 20-14-19 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $101.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | NOV F 2 | $18,150.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good | George Downing | 58kg | 1:14.48 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Mason Paetel
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Haydock Park on September 3 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Diplomata carrying 60kg at $5.50. The run before that 13th of 18 at York on August 20 over 1400m, 18 len behind Mia Fantasia carrying 51.5kg at $101. Sure to be thereabouts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | NSY HCP 2 | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Soft | Sam James | 60kg | 1:30.63 | 9-7-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 13/18 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | NSY HCP 2 | $181,490.00 | York | 1408m | Good Soft | Cam Hardie | 51.5kg | 1:29.34 | 7-15-13 | 19 |
| 18.5L | $101.00 |
| 16/18 | 30/07/2026 | 26 | NSY HCP 2 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good Firm | David Probert | 56kg | 1:27.55 | 5-8-16 | 18 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/07/2026 | 18 | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:34.00 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/06/2026 | 16 | NOV 2 | $21,780.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good | Shane Gray | 59kg | 1:32.50 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $34,490.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | David Probert | 60.5kg | 1:26.32 | - | 1 |
| 11.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Haydock Park on September 3 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Diplomata with 59kg at $9. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Thirsk on August 7 over 1400m, 4 len behind Bymiddaytomorrow with 61kg at $3.80. Sure to measure up here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 03/09/2026 | 27 | NSY HCP 2 | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 59kg | 1:30.63 | 4-5-3 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NSY HCP F 2 | $13,610.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Kevin Stott | 61kg | 1:27.79 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/5 | 31/07/2026 | 12 | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Kevin Stott | 58kg | 1:29.31 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/13 | 19/07/2026 | 10 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Firm | Kevin Stott | 58kg | 1:26.56 | 9-6-2 | 13 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/07/2026 | 19 | NOV 2 | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Kevin Stott | 58kg | 1:25.51 | 2-3-7 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $81.00 |
| 8/13 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $54,450.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Oisin Mcsweeney | 55.5kg | 1:24.88 | 11-11-8 | 13 |
| 6.3L | $29.00 |

Jockey: O Mcsweeney
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at this track June 13 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Poppy Foxy with 59kg at $5.50. On debut fourth of 7 at Ripon April 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind Pageant Girl with 61kg at $5. Shapes up nicely.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 13/06/2026 | 32 | SELL 2 | $45,370.00 | Chester | 1408m | Good Soft | Shane Gray | 59kg | 1:30.91 | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 12/05/2026 | 17 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:05.90 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.25 |
| 4/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 61kg | 1:14.61 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Liam Wright
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 10 at Wolverhampton on August 17 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Wondervision with 57.5kg at $5. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on August 5 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Invincible Isaac carrying 61kg at $4.50. Can improve and is worth thought.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 17/08/2026 | 12 | NSY HCP 2 | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 57.5kg | 1:14.73 | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/08/2026 | 18 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Robert Havlin | 61kg | 1:14.57 | 7-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 16/24 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $527,870.00 | Newbury | 1005m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 56kg | 0:59.64 | 12-20-16 | 25 |
| 9.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/06/2026 | 16 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Ross Coakley | 59kg | 0:59.80 | 3-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 11/06/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good Soft | Mason Paetel | 56.5kg | 1:03.08 | 5-4-4 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $3.75 |

Jockey: P Cosgrave
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Salisbury on September 11 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Grapple carrying 58.5kg at $5. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Chepstow on August 29 over 1400m defeating Q T Boy carrying 60.5kg at $11. Would need to improve further.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | SELL 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1408m | Soft | Pat Cosgrave | 58.5kg | 1:33.32 | - | 9 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/08/2026 | 36 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,700.00 | Chepstow | 1408m | Good Soft | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | 1:27.25 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/07/2026 | 16 | NSY HCP 2 | $11,980.00 | Chepstow | 1207m | Good Firm | Ryan Kavanagh | 60kg | 1:11.77 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.75 |
| 6/9 | 08/07/2026 | 9 | NOV F 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | David Probert | 58kg | 1:14.20 | 4-5-6 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/06/2026 | 14 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:11.86 | 1-1-4 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 15/06/2026 | - | NOV F 2 | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 1207m | Good Soft | John Egan | 58kg | 1:10.97 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |