Chester Race 7 - Chester Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
MOMENT OF LIGHT (4) comes in with strong credentials, having won his last two starts at Kempton over 2211m and 2212m, including a narrow victory last time out. GALILEAN QUALITY (5) also brings winning form, scoring at Southwell over 2426m last start and at Pontefract prior. MAGNETUDE (8) was runner-up to Galilean Quality at Southwell after winning at Wolverhampton over 2461m. PARISIAN SCHOLAR (6) placed third behind Moment Of Light at Kempton and was runner-up to the same horse two starts back, indicating consistent form at this trip. HIGH STORM (2) was a last-start fifth at Newmarket but won at Doncaster two runs ago. These runners look the key chances based on recent performances and proven form at similar distances.
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 8th of 8 at Newmarket over 2011m on 15 Apr, beaten 104.8L with 61.5kg at $23. Won three runs back at Nottingham over 1677m on heavy ground by 6L at $6. Has placed in three of five career starts. Capable of better and can feature with a return to form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $24,592.00 | Newmarket | 2011m | GOOD | William T Buick | 61.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 104.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/11/2025 | - | 2Y LISTED | $54,900.00 | Toulouse | 1599m | GOOD3 | Clement Lecoeuvre | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.15L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 23/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,786.00 | Nottingham | 1677m | HEAVY | Billy Loughnane | 58.5kg | - | 7-5-4-5-3-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 6L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $17,707.00 | Chester | 1409m | GOOD | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-6-7-5-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.75L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Chepstow | 1422m | GOOD | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | - | 8-9-8-7-4-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: S H James
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at Doncaster over 2050m by 1.5L with S H James aboard at $8.50. Last start finished 5th of 8 at Newmarket over 2011m, beaten 6.8L at $2.50 behind Archers Bay. Has placed in three of five starts and drops 0.5kg here. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $24,592.00 | Newmarket | 2011m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | GOOD | S H James | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Southwell | 2233m | GOOD | S H James | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-3-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.75L | $4.33 |
| 4/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | Nottingham | 1677m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-3-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $2.88 |
| 3/6 | 24/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Redcar | 1408m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 4L | $3.75 |
Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after 213 days and drops 5kg from last start. Won at Thirsk two runs back over 1607m by 0.75L at $2.62, then finished 4th of 5 at Newcastle over 1613m, beaten 12.25L at $2.75. Has placed in three of four starts. Can feature fresh with the weight drop.
Last Starts 214 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 04/10/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $10,623.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Joe Fanning | 62.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-3-4-4 | 1 |
| 12.25L | $2.75 |
| 1/11 | 29/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Thirsk | 1607m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 59kg | - | 1-1-2-1-1-2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.75L | $2.62 |
| 2/7 | 15/08/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1609m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Haydock | 1400m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-4-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.45L | $2.88 |
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off back-to-back wins at Kempton, most recently edging out Devil's Peak over 2211m on 1 Apr by 0.1L with 60.5kg at $2.50. Drops 3kg and steps up 260m in trip here. Has placed at Chester and boasts a consistent record this season. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 01/04/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $11,804.00 | Kempton | 2211m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | 3yo | $11,804.00 | Kempton | 2212m | GOOD | Pat Cosgrave | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.6L | $3.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Pat Cosgrave | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-3-4-6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Sean Dylan Bowen | 60.5kg | - | 11-10-9-10-9-11-8-6 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 03/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Chester | 1524m | GOOD | Sean Dylan Bowen | 60.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4-4-3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off back-to-back wins, most recently scoring by 2L at Southwell over 2426m on 11 Apr with 61.5kg at $1.91. Also won at Pontefract two starts back over 2016m on soft ground. Drops 4kg and steps up 45m in trip here. Progressive 3yo with winning form, in with a chance.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 11/04/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $10,623.00 | Southwell | 2426m | GOOD | Pierre Louis Jamin | 61.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2L | $1.91 |
| 1/5 | 06/10/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Pontefract | 2016m | SOFT | Clifford Lee | 59kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.75L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 20/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Ayr | 1453m | SOFT | Clifford Lee | 59kg | - | 2-2-2-2-4-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/09/2025 | - | CL3 | $10,820.00 | Haydock | 1602m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 58kg | - | 9-9-9-9-9-9-8-6 | 8 |
| 4.25L | $8.50 |
Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd of 5 last start at Kempton over 2211m, beaten 1.1L by Moment Of Light with 61kg at $4. Finished 2nd at the same track and trip prior, also behind Moment Of Light. Drops 4.5kg and draws barrier 1 for this. Consistent this season and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 01/04/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $11,804.00 | Kempton | 2211m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | 3yo | $11,804.00 | Kempton | 2212m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 61.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/11/2025 | - | 2Y CL4 | $9,345.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 7/9 | 15/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,362.00 | Nottingham | 1677m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 61.5kg | - | 6-7-7-7-7-9-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $2.25 |
| 1/8 | 09/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 59kg | - | 2-2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5L | $2.75 |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,870.00 | Musselburgh | 1611m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 61.5kg | - | 8-8-7-7-4-3-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 4/10 | 21/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1408m | GOOD | Joe Fanning | 60.5kg | - | 9-9-8-8-8-7-4 | 8 |
| 7.75L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Musselburgh | 1421m | GOOD | Joe Fanning | 60.5kg | - | 7-8-9-9-9-8-7 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-5-7-7-7-7 | 3 |
| 26.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 109 days. Last start won at Wolverhampton over 1905m on 16 Jan by 0.3L with 60.5kg at $1.40, defeating Felix Gem. Previously finished 2nd at the same track and was a winner two runs back. Can feature with the right run fresh.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 16/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |
| 2/12 | 27/12/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $9,493.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | - | 2-3-3-3-3-3-2-2 | 3 |
| 3L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-4-7-7 | 9 |
| 11.35L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Bath | 1609m | HEAVY | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | - | 4-3-4-4-3-4-5-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 2 at Southwell over 2426m on 11 Apr, beaten 2L by Galilean Quality with 60.5kg at $1.80. Won at Wolverhampton two runs back over 2461m by 0.46L with 61.5kg at $2. Has placed in three of five starts this season. Drops 5.5kg and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 11/04/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $10,623.00 | Southwell | 2426m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2L | $1.80 |
| 1/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | 3Y CLASS 5 HCP | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.46L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/11/2025 | - | 2yo | $6,197.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | - | 6-5-5-5-5-4-4-3 | 1 |
| 1L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 2011m | GOOD | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-5-4 | 7 |
| 7.75L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $22,625.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Sean Dylan Bowen | 58kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-8-8 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Ethan Tindall
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after a 199-day break and drops 4kg from last start. Last seen finishing 9th of 12 at Leopardstown over 1609m on soft going, beaten 9.4L at $21. Only placing came when 3rd at Bellewstown over 1586m four runs back. Can improve fresh with the weight drop.
Last Starts 200 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 18/10/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $30,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | SOFT | J J G Ryan | 58.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 9.4L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/09/2025 | - | C & G | $25,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | HEAVY | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.05L | $17.00 |
| 9/14 | 13/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 15.85L | $5.00 |
| 3/13 | 04/07/2025 | - | C & G | $25,000.00 | Bellewstown | 1586m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.75L | $11.00 |