Chester Race 2 - Virgin Bet Chester Stakes (Listed)
BY THE BOOK (2) Tidy run when 2nd last time at Beverley and facing less formidable opponents. Billy Loughnane and C Appleby are a proven combination. Will be trying to topple them late. Strong claims. TACTICIAN (6) First up from a spell of 100 weeks. Ran 6th last time at Newmarket. Expected to rebound and stepping down to a lower level. Drawn the rails. Down in trip. Inclined to respect any betting moves and presents good prospects. LADY VIVIAN (7) In the money when 2nd last time at Sandown and has been racing in stronger company. Will be hitting the line strongly. Demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Definite claims. LAZY GRIFF (1) Just average when 7th last run at Goodwood but competing in a lower grade. Should come to hand quickly. Showing positive results since coming back from a spell. Winnable race.

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $19.00 and unimpressive effort when 7th last run at Goodwood but up against a less competitive field. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Solid claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 28/07/2026 | - | Group 1 | $491,850.00 | Goodwood | 3218m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 62.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 62.25L | $19.00 |
| 1/4 | 03/07/2026 | - | 1 | $59,022.00 | Sandown | 3264m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.51L | $1.57 |
| 3/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Sandown | 3264m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.05L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/06/2025 | - | Group 1 | $1,237,503.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3L | $15.00 |
| 2/18 | 07/06/2025 | - | In Honour Of His Highness Aga Khan IV | $1,577,854.00 | Epsom | 2419m | SOFT | Christophe Soumillon | 58kg | - | 4-3-3-3-3-3-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.75L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $137,718.00 | Chester | 2471m | GOOD | Joe Fanning | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/09/2024 | - | Flat | $80,000.00 | Chantilly | 1800m | GOOD3 | Christophe Soumillon | 57kg | 09:40.00 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/08/2024 | - | Flat | $130,000.00 | Deauville | 1600m | GOOD3 | Jk Fanning | 57kg | 01:46.68 | - | 5 |
| 4.25L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1495m | GOOD | Joe Fanning | 59kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 12/15 | 22/06/2024 | - | Listed | $108,207.00 | Ascot | 1408m | GOOD | James Doyle | 59.5kg | - | 4-5-5-4-6-10-12 | 18 |
| 17.9L | $29.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | GOOD | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | - | 3-4-4-3-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 2nd last time at Beverley and competing in an easier class. Billy Loughnane usually performs well for the C Appleby yard. Has very good finishing speed. Strong chance to be considered.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 04/07/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Beverley | 2435m | GOOD TO FIRM | Dougie Costello | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $5,908,800.00 | Meydan | 2414m | GOOD | Richard Mullen | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 9.84L | $67.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $689,359.00 | Meydan | 2826m | GOOD | William T Buick | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.29L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 30/01/2026 | - | 3Y GRP 3 | $685,997.00 | Meydan | 2012m | GOOD | William T Buick | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.81L | $1.65 |
| 1/7 | 19/12/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $294,000.00 | Meydan | 2414m | FAST | William T Buick | 62kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.89L | $1.60 |
| 3/7 | 26/09/2025 | - | Listed | $54,103.00 | Newmarket | 2414m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-6 | 4 |
| 8L | $2.25 |
| 1/14 | 05/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 2011m | GOOD | Dougie Costello | 62.5kg | - | 4-6-7-7-7-7-6-5 | 12 |
| 4L | $1.85 |
| 1/11 | 14/06/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Haydock | 1401m | GOOD | James Doyle | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.25L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $15.00 and ran 4th last time at Newbury but taking on a lower class of opponents. Can't entertain a bet.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 18/07/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $59,022.00 | Newbury | 3319m | GOOD TO FIRM | Finley Marsh | 62.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.05L | $15.00 |
| 15/16 | 16/06/2026 | - | Handicap | $118,044.00 | Ascot | 2847m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 61.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 32L | $26.00 |
| 3/15 | 08/05/2026 | - | Heritage Handicap | $167,229.00 | Chester | 3749m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 57.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 1L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/02/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $44,266.00 | Lingfield | 3172m | GOOD | Joe Leavy | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.75L | $15.00 |
| 11/11 | 13/11/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $47,600.00 | Fontainebleau | 3000m | GOOD3 | Tony Piccone | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 3.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/11/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 3284m | HEAVY | Christopher D Hayes | 61.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 17L | $17.00 |
| 9/13 | 12/09/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $68,859.00 | Doncaster | 2921m | GOOD | William T Buick | 61kg | - | 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $9.50 |
| 4/14 | 02/08/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $98,370.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | 6-6-7-6-5-5-6-6 | 6 |
| 2.55L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/05/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Down Royal | 3218m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 18.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2816m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.55L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/04/2025 | - | $0.00 | Cologne | 2400m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 56.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.25L | $6.00 | |
| 1/9 | 13/06/2024 | - | Flat | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
| 2/14 | 03/06/2024 | - | C & G | $13,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1901m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
First up. Didn't finish in a hurdle at Cheltenham but facing weaker opposition. Shows good early pace. Coming to a new trainer. This is a tough race.
Last Starts 161 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/20 | 13/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Nico De Boinville | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Nico De Boinville | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 15.25L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 15/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Musselburgh | 3130m | SOFT | Nico De Boinville | 67.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 15.25L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 03/10/2025 | - | Listed | $98,370.00 | Ascot | 2847m | SOFT | Rob Hornby | 58.5kg | - | 2-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/09/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $98,370.00 | Haydock | 2817m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 11 |
| 3L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 23/08/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $167,229.00 | York | 2787m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 59kg | - | 5-5-5-4-4-5-4-4 | 2 |
| 5L | $12.00 |
| 1/12 | 24/07/2025 | - | Trainers Registered to Racing League | $34,430.00 | Yarmouth | 2307m | SOFT | David Probert | 57kg | - | 8-7-6-6-6-5-4-4 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 1/8 | 30/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Ffos Las | 2011m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 59kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.25L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Windsor | 2011m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 59.5kg | - | 5-5-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2L | $2.38 |
| 3/10 | 28/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Windsor | 1637m | GOOD | David Probert | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-4-3-3 | 2 |
| 5L | $5.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Bath | 1609m | HEAVY | Hayley Turner | 59kg | - | 12-12-12-12-11-10-10-7 | 7 |
| 14.7L | $34.00 |

Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At $51.00 unsatisfactory performance when 7th last time at Goodwood but will appreciate the drop in grade. Has plenty of early speed. Has a positive draw. Slim chance.
Last Starts 20 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 | 01/08/2026 | - | 1 | $108,207.00 | Goodwood | 2412m | GOOD TO FIRM | Kieran Shoemark | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.94L | $51.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/07/2026 | - | Listed | $68,859.00 | Newbury | 2011m | GOOD TO FIRM | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/06/2026 | - | Listed | $68,859.00 | Goodwood | 2412m | SOFT | J P Spencer | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.05L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/02/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $490,001.00 | Jebel Ali | 2012m | FAST | K Shoemark | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.48L | $19.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/01/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $1,812,997.00 | Meydan | 1811m | FAST | K Shoemark | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | 3yo | $50,300.00 | Chantilly | 1799m | GOOD3 | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
| 10/18 | 07/06/2025 | - | In Honour Of His Highness Aga Khan IV | $1,577,854.00 | Epsom | 2419m | SOFT | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | - | 7-7-7-6-4-4-5-4 | 4 |
| 16.4L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/05/2025 | - | 3yo | $80,001.00 | Saint Cloud | 2100m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 02:11.64 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | 3YO CL2 | $28,000.00 | Chantilly | 2200m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 02:18.13 | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $2.88 |
| 1/10 | 12/03/2025 | - | 3yo | $21,001.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2149m | GOOD | Leonard Plommee | 53kg | 02:14.70 | - | 10 |
| 3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a break of 100 weeks. Started $2.88 and finished 6th last time at Newmarket. Expected to rebound and challenged by weaker competitors. Will appreciate a good draw. Very tidy performer.
Last Starts 699 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 21/09/2024 | - | CL2 | $49,185.00 | Newmarket | 3621m | GOOD | Hayley Turner | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-7-8-8-8-7-8 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $2.90 |
| 6/16 | 24/08/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $167,229.00 | York | 2787m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 57kg | - | 11-12-13-13-13-13-14-14 | 8 |
| 5.85L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/07/2024 | - | CL3 | $24,592.00 | Ascot | 3208m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 56kg | - | 7-5-3-4-4-4-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.75L | $1.85 |
| 2/11 | 13/07/2024 | - | CL3 | $24,593.00 | Ascot | 2847m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 55kg | - | 7-7-8-8-8-8-8-9 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |
| 1/9 | 21/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | GOOD | William Carver | 56.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.62 |
| 5/9 | 27/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $11,215.00 | Yarmouth | 2307m | SOFT | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 5L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 17/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 2011m | GOOD | David Probert | 60.5kg | - | 7-9-10-10-9-10-10-9 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $12.00 |

Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was competitive when 2nd last time at Sandown and goes down in grade. Expected to be flashing home. Form has been improving over recent runs. Can lift in this event.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 03/07/2026 | - | 1 | $59,022.00 | Sandown | 3264m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.51L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Baden Baden | 2200m | SOFT | Edward Greatrex | 56.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 | |
| 5/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | Listed | $78,696.00 | Musselburgh | 2812m | SOFT | Rossa Ryan | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 29.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/13 | 01/10/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $47,599.00 | Toulouse | 2399m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 54.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2L | $4.33 |
| 7/9 | 21/08/2025 | - | Fillies' And Mares' Listed | $98,370.00 | York | 2384m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 57.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.75L | $15.00 |
| 7/11 | 19/06/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 2 | $245,925.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD | James Doyle | 58kg | - | 9-7-6-6-8-7-7-7 | 8 |
| 7.55L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/05/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $24,592.00 | Chester | 2471m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 61.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1L | $1.91 |
| 1/7 | 28/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,182.00 | Southwell | 2426m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 55kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.75L | $1.30 |
| 2/10 | 28/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,182.00 | Southwell | 2233m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 57kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.75 |
| 5/10 | 13/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-8-7-7-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.45L | $6.00 |

Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 5th last start at Newmarket but competing in a less challenging grade. Possible place chance.
Last Starts 20 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 | 01/08/2026 | - | 1 | $68,859.00 | Newmarket | 2414m | GOOD TO FIRM | Jack Mitchell | 61.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.58L | $34.00 |
| 4/13 | 09/10/2025 | - | Fillies' And Mares' Listed | $63,941.00 | Bath | 2816m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 60kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/08/2025 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Chester | 2895m | GOOD | Aidan Keeley | 58.5kg | - | 3-2-2-4-3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 16/08/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $49,185.00 | Newmarket | 2816m | GOOD | Aidan Keeley | 62.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/07/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $49,185.00 | Newbury | 2670m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.95L | $3.00 |
| 1/11 | 13/06/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $12,444.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 62.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.75L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/05/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $49,185.00 | Goodwood | 2412m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 60kg | - | 5-5-4-4-5-5-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/04/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $31,478.00 | Southwell | 2426m | GOOD | Silvestre De Sousa | 58.5kg | - | 5-4-3-2-3-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 04/04/2025 | - | GBB Plus Race | $9,837.00 | Leicester | 2376m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 57.5kg | - | 9-9-8-8-8-8-8-8 | 10 |
| 1.05L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 18/09/2024 | - | CL4 | $15,985.00 | Yarmouth | 2307m | GOOD | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | - | 7-7-7-8-8-8-8-6 | 10 |
| 3.05L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/08/2024 | - | CL5 | $8,361.00 | Newmarket | 2414m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 3 |
| 1.75L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/07/2024 | - | CL4 | $11,066.00 | Salisbury | 1994m | GOOD | Charlie Bennett | 55.5kg | - | 4-2-2-2-2-2-2-1 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/06/2024 | - | CL5 | $8,361.00 | Newmarket | 2011m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 60kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 2 |
| - | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Chelmsford | 1609m | Raul Da Silva | - | - | 6 |
| 3.25L | $4.40 | ||
| 2/9 | 06/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | Raul Da Silva | - | 7-8-7-7-6-6-6-5 | 1 |
| 1L | $5.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 19/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Raul Da Silva | 55.5kg | - | 8-9-9-9-9-9-7-7 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $6.50 |