Chester Race 1

Caa Stellar Earl Grosvenor Handicap

Stake: $89,667

NEVER SO BRAVE (2) won at this meeting twelve months ago and might have more making first start for the in-form Andrew Balding. Disappointing at Ascot (1200m) when last seen in October but wasn't beaten far into seventh in the G3 Jersey Stakes and retains plenty of potential. GORAK (3) finished a good second behind an improving runner tackling this trip at Haydock on recent return and could be in the mix. DIVINE LIBRA (5) shaped nicely finishing sixth on that occasion and is another to note after that outing. YANIFER (7) and the Irish raider TRANSCENDING GLORY (8) are others to consider in this open looking contest.

Distance: 1524m
Track: Good
Weather: OCAST
Surface: Turf
Class: HCP, C2

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Tarkhan (2) x15331113x
Trainer: Jamie Osborne (Upper Lambourn, Berks)
Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 63.5kg
Prize Money: $109,570
Win / Place: 34% / 65%

Fresh Record

Form on Good

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SOLDIER HOLLOW (GB)

Dam: TURFMAID (GER)

Dam's Sire: Call Me Big

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 8-2-5

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-2

4th Up

3: 0-1-1

Turf

23: 8-2-5

Good

17: 7-2-2

Soft

5: 1-0-2

Firm

1: 1-0-0

Clockwise

14: 4-0-4

Anti-Clockwise

9: 4-2-1

Handicap Rating

107

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m

Comments

Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Milan in the G2 November 10 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Woodchuck carrying 57.5kg at $21.84. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3 len win. Dresden April 21 2024 over 1400m defeating Heidi High carrying 59kg at $3. Others preferred.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 9	10/11/24	Milan	1600m	G2 OPEN 3U	8	David Liska	57.5kg	-	1:40.80	57.1 km/h	1.2L	-	$22	29	$441,818	-	1. Woodchuck 2. Mr Darcy 3. Tarkhan
1st of 13	12/10/24	Munchen	1300m	LR OPEN (A)	12	David Liska	57kg	SH	1:23.83	55.8 km/h	1.3L	-	$13	21	$43,619	$26,172	1. Tarkhan 2. Lexington Belle 3. Danelo
1st of 5	21/9/24	Dresden	1400m	CL (E) 4U	4	Ulan Kozhomkulov	62kg	Good	1:22.60	61.0 km/h	6.0L	-	$1.20f	42	$9,675	$5,805	1. Tarkhan 2. Bolshkinov 3. Zavaro
42 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 4	10/8/24	Munchen	1600m	CL (E) 3U	4	Konstantin Phillip	57kg	Good Soft	1:40.50	57.3 km/h	1.5L	-	$1.40f	13	$8,985	$5,391	1. Tarkhan 2. Cherry Brandy 3. Timotheus
3rd of 8	28/7/24	Munchen	1600m	HCP I (B) 3U	2	Konstantin Phillip	55kg	Soft	1:38.19	58.7 km/h	3.2L	-	$9.00	49	$34,782	$5,217	1. Koffi Kick 2. Merkur 3. Tarkhan
49 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 8	9/6/24	Hoppegarten	1600m	HCP I (B) 3U	1	Konstantin Phillip	57kg	Good	1:35.66	60.2 km/h	5.3L	-	$7.50	21	$35,294	$5,294	1. French Conte 2. Leon 3. Tarkhan

Gorak (7) x4200330x2
Trainer: Charlie Fellowes (Newmarket)
Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 58.5kg
Prize Money: $219,986
Win / Place: 9.68% / 45%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: GOKEN (FR)

Dam: PONTE BAWI (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Dubawi

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 3-7-4

Distance

3: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Track

3: 0-1-1

Season

1: 0-1-0

1st Up

5: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-3-0

3rd Up

4: 1-1-1

4th Up

3: 0-0-1

Turf

26: 3-5-4

Good

21: 2-3-4

Soft

3: 1-1-0

Heavy

2: 0-1-0

Synthetic

5: 0-2-0

Firm

8: 2-0-0

Clockwise

11: 1-3-0

Anti-Clockwise

20: 2-4-4

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

8: 1-4-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m

Gear Changes

[cheek piece]

Comments

Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd of 10 at Haydock Park on April 26 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Myal carrying 56kg at $13. Previously second-up 2nd of 15 at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 18 over 1400m, nose behind Carrytheone with 58kg at $7.50. Sure to run well.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 10	26/4/25	Haydock Park	1408m	HCP 4U	1	Kieran Shoemark	56kg	Good	1:26.27	58.8 km/h	0.5L	-	$13	185	$88,204	$21,671	1. Myal 2. Gorak 3. Blue For You
185 Day Spell
11th of 14	23/10/24	Kempton Park	1609m	HCP 3U	10	David Egan	61.5kg	Neutral	1:38.07	59.1 km/h	4.8L	-	$19	53	$29,408	-	1. Whitcombe Rockstar 2. Silver Sword 3. Lion Of War
53 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 13	31/8/24	Chester	1508m	HCP 3U	10	Sean Levey	58kg	Good	1:32.87	58.5 km/h	1.0L	-	$7.00	5	$193,784	$23,831	1. Two Tempting 2. Divine Libra 3. Gorak
3rd of 6	26/8/24	Epsom Downs	1408m	HCP 3U	1	Hector Crouch	63kg	Good	1:21.95	61.9 km/h	0.8L	-	$6.50	44	$39,204	$4,818	1. Summer Of Love 2. Bell Shot 3. Gorak
44 Day Freshen-Up
19th of 20	13/7/24	Newmarket Uk	1408m	HCP 3U	2	Kieran Shoemark	60kg	Good	1:24.08	60.3 km/h	20.5L	-	$17	23	$196,009	-	1. Aalto 2. Lethal Levi 3. Summerghand
12th of 26	20/6/24	Ascot Uk	1408m	HCP 3U	3	Callum Shepherd	59.5kg	Good Firm	1:25.16	59.5 km/h	9.0L	-	$23	33	$215,611	-	1. English Oak 2. Billyjoh 3. Carrytheone
33 Day Freshen-Up

Two Tempting (1) 118710x504
Trainer: J G Portman (Upper Lambourn)
Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 58.5kg
Prize Money: $438,012
Win / Place: 20% / 50%

6 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: NEW BAY (GB)

Dam: DANGLE (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Desert Style

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 7-8-2

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 1-1-0

2nd Up

4: 1-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-2-0

4th Up

3: 1-0-0

Turf

22: 4-4-2

Good

19: 4-4-2

Soft

3: 0-0-0

Synthetic

12: 3-4-0

Firm

6: 0-0-0

Clockwise

14: 2-3-1

Anti-Clockwise

20: 5-5-1

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

12: 1-5-1

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1709m

Comments

Useful type. Last start 4th of 14 at Newbury on April 12 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Ebt's Guard carrying 62kg at $15. The run before that 16th of 22 at Doncaster on March 29 over 1600m, 9 len behind Godwinson with 61kg at $34. Well-placed and is an each-way hope.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 14	12/4/25	Newbury	1615m	HCP 4U	6	Rob Hornby	62kg	Good	1:37.45	59.7 km/h	2.8L	-	$15	14	$139,482	$8,425	1. Ebt's Guard 2. Urban Lion 3. Classic
16th of 22	29/3/25	Doncaster	1609m	HCP 4U	10	Rob Hornby	61kg	Good Soft	1:40.09	57.9 km/h	9.8L	-	$34	21	$294,019	-	1. Godwinson 2. Oliver Show 3. Orandi
5th of 12	8/3/25	Wolverhampton	1709m	HCP 4U	5	Rob Hornby	60.5kg	Neutral	1:46.64	57.7 km/h	2.5L	-	$11	154	$107,536	$3,009	1. Symbol Of Light 2. Farasi Lane 3. Kingdom Come
154 Day Spell
10th of 18	5/10/24	Ascot Uk	1408m	HCP 3U	1	David Egan	60.5kg	Soft	1:27.51	57.9 km/h	7.5L	-	$26	35	$352,825	-	1. Volterra 2. Qirat 3. Bopedro
35 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 13	31/8/24	Chester	1508m	HCP 3U	7	Rob Hornby	58.5kg	Good	1:32.87	58.5 km/h	0.8L	-	$12	29	$193,784	$101,544	1. Two Tempting 2. Divine Libra 3. Gorak
7th of 16	2/8/24	Goodwood	1609m	HCP 3U	7	David Egan	58kg	Good Firm	1:36.53	60.0 km/h	3.8L	-	$19	27	$314,323	-	1. Toimy Son 2. Dutch Decoy 3. Holloway Boy

Divine Libra (11) 91360820x6
Trainer: C Hills (Lambourn)
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 57.5kg
Prize Money: $167,850
Win / Place: 16% / 50%

5 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: DARK ANGEL (IRE)

Dam: RAKIZA (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Elnadim

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 3-3-3

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Track

5: 2-1-1

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 1-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

4th Up

2: 1-0-0

Turf

16: 3-2-3

Good

12: 1-2-3

Soft

4: 2-0-0

Synthetic

2: 0-1-0

Firm

2: 0-0-0

Clockwise

8: 0-1-2

Anti-Clockwise

10: 3-2-1

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m

Comments

Second run back. First-up after seven months 6th of 10 at Haydock Park on April 26 over 1400m, 2 len behind Myal carrying 56.5kg at $8. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at this track May 8 over 1400m defeating He's A Gentleman with 61kg at $5. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 10	26/4/25	Haydock Park	1408m	HCP 4U	8	Jason Watson	56.5kg	Good	1:26.27	58.8 km/h	2.0L	-	$8.00	203	$88,204	$1,355	1. Myal 2. Gorak 3. Blue For You
203 Day Spell
12th of 18	5/10/24	Ascot Uk	1408m	HCP 3U	10	David Probert	59kg	Soft	1:27.51	57.9 km/h	10.3L	-	$29	35	$352,825	-	1. Volterra 2. Qirat 3. Bopedro
35 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 13	31/8/24	Chester	1508m	HCP 3U	14	Cieren Fallon	58kg	Good	1:32.87	58.5 km/h	0.8L	-	$10	35	$193,784	$47,603	1. Two Tempting 2. Divine Libra 3. Gorak
35 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 18	27/7/24	Ascot Uk	1408m	HCP 3U	7	C Soumillon	58.5kg	Good Firm	1:27.37	58.0 km/h	2.3L	-	$19	14	$294,019	-	1. Northern Express 2. New Image 3. Fresh
10th of 20	13/7/24	Newmarket Uk	1408m	HCP 3U	18	William Buick	59.5kg	Good	1:24.08	60.3 km/h	6.5L	-	$8.50	23	$196,009	-	1. Aalto 2. Lethal Levi 3. Summerghand
6th of 26	20/6/24	Ascot Uk	1408m	HCP 3U	28	Ryan Moore	59kg	Good Firm	1:25.16	59.5 km/h	6.3L	-	$7.50	33	$215,611	$3,310	1. English Oak 2. Billyjoh 3. Carrytheone
33 Day Freshen-Up

Cracking Gold (10) 12404x2310
Trainer: C G Cox (Lambourn, Berks)
Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $68,874
Win / Place: 30% / 60%

4 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: HAVANA GOLD (IRE)

Dam: MEANING OF TIME (GB)

Dam's Sire: Captain Gerrard

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 3-2-1

Season

4: 1-1-1

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

3rd Up

2: 1-1-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Turf

3: 0-0-0

Good

3: 0-0-0

Synthetic

7: 3-2-1

Firm

2: 0-0-0

Clockwise

3: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

7: 3-2-1

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m

Gear Changes

[Tongue Strap cheek piece]

Comments

Most recently 11th of 14 at Newcastle All Weather on April 18 over 1600m, 7 len behind Storm Star carrying 56kg at $15. The run before that won by 2 len at Southwell All Weather March 19 over 1600m defeating Sovereign Sea carrying 61kg at $3.80. Doesn't appeal.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
11th of 14	18/4/25	Newcastle	1609m	HCP 4U	2	David Probert	56kg	Neutral	1:36.22	60.2 km/h	7.3L	-	$15	30	$294,019	-	1. Storm Star 2. Roi De France 3. Apiarist
1st of 8	19/3/25	Southwell	1609m	HCP 4U	6	Rossa Ryan	61kg	Neutral	1:38.70	58.7 km/h	2.0L	-	$3.75f	28	$32,692	$16,356	1. Cracking Gold 2. Sovereign Sea 3. Silver Trumpet
3rd of 9	19/2/25	Kempton Park	1609m	HCP 4U	6	Dougie Costello	60.5kg	NS	1:38.81	58.6 km/h	2.5L	-	$3.25	12	$31,363	$3,912	1. Zoffandia 2. Sterling Knight 3. Cracking Gold
2nd of 12	7/2/25	Southwell	1609m	HCP 4U	10	Rossa Ryan	58kg	Neutral	1:41.65	57.0 km/h	3.8L	-	$3.00f	188	$29,797	$7,321	1. Symbol Of Light 2. Cracking Gold 3. Enola Grey
188 Day Spell
4th of 6	3/8/24	Newmarket Uk	1408m	HCP 3	7	Billy Loughnane	62kg	Good Firm	1:23.75	60.5 km/h	2.3L	-	$4.33f	44	$34,301	$4,216	1. Run Boy Run 2. Usuario Amigo 3. Monkey Island
44 Day Freshen-Up
18th of 29	20/6/24	Ascot Uk	1609m	HCP C 3	5	Rossa Ryan	56.5kg	Good Firm	1:38.62	58.7 km/h	11.5L	-	$41	55	$235,213	-	1. Mickley 2. Skukuza 3. Native Warrior
55 Day Freshen-Up

Yanifer (5) 0x3752158x
Trainer: Harriet Bethell (Arnold)
Jockey: O Mcsweeney (a1.5)
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $144,419
Win / Place: 24% / 51%

Jockey / Horse Combo

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DANDY MAN (IRE)

Dam: FONDIE (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Oasis Dream

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 8-6-3

Distance

4: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

6: 2-1-1

1st Up

5: 0-0-1

2nd Up

5: 0-2-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

4th Up

3: 0-2-1

Turf

26: 8-6-3

Good

23: 7-6-3

Soft

1: 1-0-0

Heavy

2: 0-0-0

Synthetic

7: 0-0-0

Firm

8: 1-0-0

Clockwise

3: 1-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

30: 7-5-3

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

6: 3-1-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Comments

Is first-up after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Haydock Park September 27 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Spirit Genie carrying 62.5kg at $5.50. First up last campaign third of 9 at this track May 25 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Spirit Genie carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. Likely to play a major role.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 9	27/9/24	Haydock Park	1408m	HCP 3U	3	Oisin McSweeney	62.5kg	Heavy	1:33.64	54.1 km/h	9.0L	-	$5.50	27	$29,408	-	1. Spirit Genie 2. Thunder Roar 3. Lexington Belle
5th of 13	31/8/24	Chester	1508m	HCP 3U	6	Oisin McSweeney	56kg	Good	1:32.87	58.5 km/h	2.0L	-	$7.00	27	$193,784	$5,958	1. Two Tempting 2. Divine Libra 3. Gorak
1st of 11	4/8/24	Chester	1408m	HCP 3U	12	Oisin McSweeney	58kg	Good Soft	1:27.63	57.8 km/h	1.3L	-	$12	23	$58,136	$30,464	1. Yanifer 2. Paws For Thought 3. Topanga
2nd of 18	12/7/24	York	1408m	HCP 4U	13	Oisin McSweeney	56.5kg	Good Soft	1:25.51	59.3 km/h	1.3L	-	$11	19	$60,599	$14,448	1. Tolstoy 2. Yanifer 3. Leadenhall
5th of 9	23/6/24	Pontefract	1207m	HCP 3U	2	Connor Planas	63.5kg	Good Firm	1:14.82	58.1 km/h	4.3L	-	$3.50f	8	$35,683	$1,052	1. The Turpinator 2. Travis 3. Royal Zabeel
7th of 17	15/6/24	York	1408m	HCP 3U	14	Connor Planas	61kg	Good Soft	1:27.63	57.8 km/h	2.8L	-	$9.50	21	$58,806	-	1. Tolstoy 2. Quest For Fun 3. New Image

Transcending Glory (14) 52x126195x
Trainer: J P Murtagh (Coolaghknock Glebe,Co Kildare)
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $53,632
Win / Place: 18% / 36%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: COTAI GLORY (GB)

Dam: REFLECT ALEXANDER (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Kodiac

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 2-2-0

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Turf

8: 1-1-0

Good

8: 1-1-0

Synthetic

3: 1-1-0

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

7: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

4: 2-1-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Gear Changes

[cheek piece]

Comments

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Curragh September 29 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Tokenomics with 61kg at $9.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Dundalk All Weather April 12 2024 over 1200m defeating Spanish Cara with 60.5kg at $3.30. Should be right in the finish.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 6	29/9/24	Curragh	1408m	3	1	Colin Keane	61kg	Good	1:29.80	56.4 km/h	4.5L	-	$9.50	44	$41,202	$877	1. Tokenomics 2. Elinor Dashwood 3. Snellen
44 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 9	16/8/24	Cork	1408m	LR OPEN 3U	6	Ben Coen	58kg	Good Firm	1:21.53	62.2 km/h	13.5L	-	$13	36	$79,607	-	1. Super Sox 2. Dance Night Andday 3. Mammas Girl
36 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 10	11/7/24	Leopardstown	1408m	HCP 3	7	Ben Coen	63.5kg	Good	1:29.28	56.8 km/h	0.1L	-	$8.50	13	$29,970	$18,810	1. Transcending Glory 2. Quadruple 3. Martinelli
6th of 13	28/6/24	Curragh	1408m	HCP 3U	6	Ben Coen	60.5kg	Good	1:24.64	59.9 km/h	1.0L	-	$4.33f	34	$37,465	$399	1. Back Down Under 2. Serialise 3. Ice Cold In Alex
34 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 13	25/5/24	Curragh	1408m	HCP 3	7	Ben Coen	59.5kg	Good	1:25.69	59.2 km/h	0.8L	-	$17	43	$48,524	$9,465	1. Follow Me 2. Transcending Glory 3. Gunzburg
43 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 13	12/4/24	Dundalk	1207m	SELL MDN 3U	11	Ben Coen	60.5kg	Neutral	1:14.50	58.3 km/h	1.0L	-	$3.25	156	$29,970	$18,810	1. Transcending Glory 2. Spanish Cara 3. Gaenari
156 Day Spell

Persuasion (8) 6233100x71
Trainer: David & Nicola Barron (Maunby, N Yorks)
Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $329,684
Win / Place: 11% / 48%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ACCLAMATION (GB)

Dam: EFFERVESCE (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Galileo

100

Rating

Stats

Career

43: 5-7-9

Season

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

9: 2-0-1

2nd Up

8: 1-0-1

3rd Up

5: 0-3-2

4th Up

3: 0-0-1

Turf

39: 5-7-9

Good

35: 5-5-9

Soft

3: 0-1-0

Heavy

1: 0-1-0

Synthetic

4: 0-0-0

Firm

10: 2-0-0

Clockwise

23: 2-4-5

Anti-Clockwise

20: 3-3-4

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m

Comments

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 7 at Southwell All Weather on March 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind Dutch Kingdom with 61kg at $41. Last start won by 0.8 len at Musselburgh April 19 over 1400m defeating Gweedore with 58kg at $19. Won last start and is well-placed again.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 9	19/4/25	Musselburgh	1408m	HCP 4U	1	Callum Rodriguez	58kg	Good Soft	1:27.69	57.8 km/h	0.8L	-	$19	29	$58,806	$30,810	1. Persuasion 2. Gweedore 3. Diligent Resdev
7th of 7	21/3/25	Southwell	1408m	HCP 4U	1	Callum Rodriguez	61kg	Neutral	1:26.06	58.9 km/h	10.3L	-	$41	146	$33,156	-	1. Dutch Kingdom 2. Legal Reform 3. Blue Prince
146 Day Spell
11th of 17	26/10/24	Doncaster	1408m	HCP 3U	7	Sean Dylan Bowen	60kg	Soft	1:29.44	56.7 km/h	10.3L	-	$51	9	$49,000	-	1. Myal 2. Thunder Roar 3. Akkadian Thunder
11th of 12	17/10/24	Southwell	1408m	APP HCP 3U	1	Connor Beasley	59kg	Neutral	1:25.76	59.1 km/h	8.8L	-	$34	41	$51,786	-	1. Paborus 2. Bobby Bennu 3. Silver Samurai
41 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 11	6/9/24	Haydock Park	1408m	HCP 3U	4	Callum Rodriguez	63kg	Good Soft	1:28.67	57.2 km/h	0.8L	-	$5.00	7	$49,000	$26,901	1. Persuasion 2. Yorkshire 3. Tropez Power
3rd of 9	30/8/24	Thirsk	1408m	HCP 3U	8	Callum Rodriguez	59.5kg	Good	1:24.90	59.7 km/h	2.0L	-	$8.00	27	$54,886	$7,074	1. Cerulean Bay 2. Cuban Tiger 3. Persuasion

Kindest Nation (3) 387531146x
Trainer: H Palmer (Malpas, Cheshire)
Jockey: R Kingscote
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $52,917
Win / Place: 25% / 50%

4 yo Brown Filly

Sire: SIOUX NATION (USA)

Dam: THE DYLAN SHOW (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Showcasing

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 3-0-3

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Track

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Turf

9: 2-0-2

Good

4: 1-0-1

Soft

3: 0-0-1

Heavy

2: 1-0-0

Synthetic

3: 1-0-1

Clockwise

3: 0-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

9: 3-0-2

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Gear Changes

[Visor]

Comments

Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Longchamp in the LR October 20 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Ayada carrying 56kg at $36. On debut fifth of 8 at Newcastle All Weather March 8 2024 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Thursday's Child with 57kg at $7.50. Can sneak into the finish.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 13	20/10/24	Longchamp	1400m	LR OPEN F 3	13	Stephane Pasquier	56kg	Heavy	1:25.91	58.7 km/h	7.2L	-	$36	15	$95,958	-	1. Ayada 2. Melon Twist 3. Run Away
4th of 6	5/10/24	Redcar	1408m	LR OPEN 3U	1	Rowan Scott	55kg	Soft	1:23.80	60.5 km/h	2.3L	-	$41	22	$92,124	$10,076	1. Grey's Monument 2. Northern Express 3. Ramazan
1st of 8	13/9/24	Chester	1408m	HCP F 3U	3	Jason Hart	64.5kg	Heavy	1:34.59	53.6 km/h	2.5L	-	$3.25f	7	$29,074	$15,231	1. Kindest Nation 2. Takes Time 3. Giselles Izzy
1st of 12	6/9/24	Haydock Park	1408m	HCP F 3U	12	Joe Leavy	58.5kg	Good Soft	1:27.58	57.9 km/h	0.2L	-	$8.50	30	$15,682	$8,343	1. Kindest Nation 2. Kristal Klear 3. Clasina
3rd of 8	7/8/24	Kempton Park	1408m	HCP 3U	2	Oisin Murphy	60.5kg	NS	1:24.97	59.7 km/h	3.8L	-	$3.25f	28	$15,941	$1,957	1. Invincible Aura 2. Havana Touch 3. Kindest Nation
5th of 7	10/7/24	Catterick Bridge	1408m	APP HCP F 3	8	Connor Planas	57.5kg	Soft	1:27.55	57.9 km/h	2.8L	-	$7.50	19	$17,636	$548	1. Zainabb 2. Puella Law 3. Heartwarmer

Pearl Eye (4) 58265x4195
Trainer: Darryll Holland (Newmarket)
Jockey: Mason Paetel (a3)
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $193,391
Win / Place: 23% / 43%

Quick Back Up

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: EXPERT EYE (GB)

Dam: TREAT GENTLY (GB)

Dam's Sire: Cape Cross

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 7-3-3

Distance

3: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Track

4: 0-2-0

Season

4: 1-0-0

1st Up

5: 1-0-1

2nd Up

5: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 1-0-0

4th Up

4: 1-0-1

Turf

24: 6-3-2

Good

16: 3-2-2

Soft

6: 2-1-0

Heavy

2: 1-0-0

Synthetic

6: 1-0-1

Firm

5: 1-0-0

Clockwise

5: 1-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

25: 6-2-3

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m - 1709m

Gear Changes

[Blinkers]

Comments

At the latest run 9th of 14 at Newbury on April 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ebt's Guard carrying 58kg at $19. The run before that won by a nose at Doncaster March 29 over 1600m defeating Thunder Roar carrying 59.5kg at $51. Doesn't rate.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 13	7/5/25	Chester	1408m	HCP 4U	12	Jason Watson	61kg	Good	1:28.75	57.1 km/h	2.8L	-	$15	25	$49,000	$1,504	1. Probe 2. Supreme King 3. The Turpinator
9th of 14	12/4/25	Newbury	1615m	HCP 4U	2	David Egan	58kg	Good	1:37.45	59.7 km/h	6.5L	-	$19	14	$139,482	-	1. Ebt's Guard 2. Urban Lion 3. Classic
1st of 21	29/3/25	Doncaster	1609m	HCP 4U	4	Jason Watson	59.5kg	Good Soft	1:40.41	57.7 km/h	0.1L	-	$51	15	$147,010	$77,025	1. Pearl Eye 2. Thunder Roar 3. Myal
4th of 6	14/3/25	Wolverhampton	1709m	HCP 4U	8	Jason Watson	62kg	Neutral	1:49.29	56.3 km/h	4.0L	-	$8.50	147	$18,619	$2,323	1. Bravo Zulu 2. Urban Road 3. Eden Storm
147 Day Spell
5th of 8	18/10/24	Haydock Park	1609m	HCP 3U	7	David Egan	61.5kg	Heavy	1:51.43	52.0 km/h	8.0L	-	$9.00	14	$30,823	-	1. On The River 2. Sierra Blanca 3. Arthur's Realm
6th of 11	4/10/24	Ascot Uk	1609m	WFA 3U	8	Jason Watson	60.5kg	Soft	1:44.26	55.6 km/h	3.5L	-	$13	20	$39,204	-	1. Ebt's Guard 2. Tareefa 3. Monkey Island

Spirit Genie (9) 106817x057
Trainer: Jennie Candlish (Basford Green, Staffs)
Jockey: George Wood
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $138,645
Win / Place: 21% / 34%

Quick Back Up

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: INVINCIBLE SPIRIT (IRE)

Dam: PRIMA LUCE (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Galileo

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 5-3-0

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

4: 1-0-0

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

5: 0-1-0

2nd Up

5: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 2-1-0

4th Up

3: 1-1-0

Turf

20: 5-3-0

Good

12: 3-1-0

Soft

3: 1-0-0

Heavy

5: 1-2-0

Synthetic

3: 0-0-0

Clockwise

12: 2-3-0

Anti-Clockwise

11: 3-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

7: 2-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m - 1609m

Gear Changes

[Tongue Strap cheek piece]

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 12th of 21 at Doncaster on March 29 over 1600m, 9 len behind Pearl Eye carrying 62kg at $23. Last start 5th of 8 at Musselburgh on April 13 over 1400m, 4 len behind Our Havana carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Likely to measure up.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 13	7/5/25	Chester	1408m	HCP 4U	9	George Wood	61kg	Good	1:28.75	57.1 km/h	3.5L	-	$12	24	$49,000	-	1. Probe 2. Supreme King 3. The Turpinator
5th of 8	13/4/25	Musselburgh	1422m	HCP 4U	9	George Wood	56.5kg	Good	1:27.40	58.6 km/h	3.8L	-	$9.50	15	$99,630	$3,009	1. Our Havana 2. Gweedore 3. Dain Ma Nut In
12th of 21	29/3/25	Doncaster	1609m	HCP 4U	16	Kieran O'Neill	62kg	Good Soft	1:40.41	57.7 km/h	9.8L	-	$23	165	$147,010	-	1. Pearl Eye 2. Thunder Roar 3. Myal
165 Day Spell
7th of 10	15/10/24	Leicester	1408m	HCP 3U	8	George Wood	62.5kg	Heavy	1:31.97	55.1 km/h	7.3L	-	$5.50	18	$33,318	-	1. It Just Takes Time 2. Encourageable 3. Executive Decision
1st of 9	27/9/24	Haydock Park	1408m	HCP 3U	5	George Wood	61.5kg	Heavy	1:33.64	54.1 km/h	0.1L	-	$8.50	27	$29,408	$15,405	1. Spirit Genie 2. Thunder Roar 3. Lexington Belle
8th of 13	31/8/24	Chester	1508m	HCP 3U	2	George Wood	56kg	Good	1:32.87	58.5 km/h	4.3L	-	$13	27	$193,784	$2,949	1. Two Tempting 2. Divine Libra 3. Gorak

Cheshire Dancer (6) 2x2614726x
Trainer: H Palmer (Malpas, Cheshire)
Jockey: Connor Planas (a1.5)
Weight: 51.5kg
Prize Money: $49,062
Win / Place: 18% / 63%

4 yo Grey Filly

Sire: PHOENIX OF SPAIN (IRE)

Dam: KRISTAL XENIA (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Xaar

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 2-4-1

Distance

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-1-0

4th Up

2: 0-1-0

Turf

7: 1-2-1

Good

7: 1-2-1

Synthetic

4: 1-2-0

Firm

2: 0-0-0

Clockwise

3: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

8: 2-3-1

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Comments

Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Ayr September 19 over 2000m, 4 len behind Yorkshire Lady carrying 62kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Haydock Park May 11 over 1610m, 1.0 len behind Silent Move carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Anticipating another solid first-up effort.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 7	19/9/24	Ayr	2011m	HCP F 3U	3	Jason Hart	62kg	Good	2:10.77	55.4 km/h	3.8L	-	$3.25f	20	$34,938	-	1. Yorkshire Lady 2. Reyaadah Star 3. Queen Of Soldiers
2nd of 9	30/8/24	Sandown Park Uk	2011m	HCP 3U	4	Oisin Murphy	61kg	Good	2:08.59	56.3 km/h	2.0L	-	$3.25f	31	$22,540	$5,627	1. Min Huna 2. Cheshire Dancer 3. Crown Of India
31 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 12	30/7/24	Goodwood	1609m	HCP F 3U	12	David Egan	55kg	Good Firm	1:37.25	59.6 km/h	4.8L	-	$15	17	$69,746	-	1. Arisaig 2. Surveyor 3. Strutting
4th of 11	13/7/24	Ascot Uk	1609m	HCP F 3U	5	David Probert	57kg	Good	1:40.96	57.4 km/h	1.8L	-	$8.50	15	$39,204	$5,053	1. Surveyor 2. Queen Of Atlantis 3. Fair Point
1st of 12	28/6/24	Newcastle	1609m	HCP 3U	13	David Probert	59.5kg	NS	1:41.82	56.9 km/h	0.1L	-	$7.00	23	$21,557	$11,472	1. Cheshire Dancer 2. Johnny Ringo 3. Hartswood
6th of 9	5/6/24	Kempton Park	1609m	HCP F 3U	9	Harry Davies	58kg	NS	1:38.21	59.0 km/h	6.0L	-	$6.00	25	$21,557	-	1. Eleftheria 2. Get The Music On 3. Little Heron

Yermanthere (13) 00981600x6
Trainer: T D Easterby (Great Habton, N Yorks)
Jockey: D Fentiman
Weight: 51.5kg
Prize Money: $60,664
Win / Place: 11% / 25%

7 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: FAST COMPANY (IRE)

Dam: FAST JAZZ (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Frozen Power

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 3-2-2

Distance

3: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 0-0-1

2nd Up

5: 1-1-0

3rd Up

5: 0-0-1

4th Up

5: 0-1-0

Turf

25: 3-2-2

Good

11: 1-1-1

Soft

11: 2-1-1

Heavy

3: 0-0-0

Synthetic

2: 0-0-0

Firm

2: 0-0-0

Clockwise

17: 3-2-2

Anti-Clockwise

10: 0-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m

Comments

Second run back. First-up after six months 6th of 8 at Ripon on April 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Overnight Oats with 61.5kg at $13. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Newcastle All Weather on June 29 over 1400m, 13 len behind Make Me King carrying 56.5kg at $51. This looks too tough.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 8	17/4/25	Ripon	1609m	HCP APP 4U	2	Tom Kiely-Marshall	61.5kg	Good	1:38.87	58.6 km/h	6.0L	-	$13	184	$23,522	-	1. Overnight Oats 2. On The River 3. Pisanello
184 Day Spell
10th of 10	15/10/24	Leicester	1408m	HCP 3U	4	David Allan	59.5kg	Heavy	1:31.97	55.1 km/h	24.5L	-	$10	24	$33,318	-	1. It Just Takes Time 2. Encourageable 3. Executive Decision
14th of 14	21/9/24	Ayr	1609m	HCP 3U	6	Jason Hart	58kg	Good Firm	1:38.07	59.1 km/h	8.5L	-	$34	7	$88,204	-	1. Aragon Castle 2. Padishakh 3. Mr King
6th of 9	14/9/24	Chester	1508m	HCP 3U	9	Sean Kirrane	63kg	Soft	1:37.72	55.6 km/h	6.5L	-	$10	24	$38,761	$590	1. Pitney 2. Pearl Eye 3. Serenity Dream
1st of 9	21/8/24	Carlisle	1408m	HCP 4U	9	David Allan	61kg	Good	1:27.25	58.1 km/h	0.2L	-	$8.00	18	$20,585	$10,951	1. Yermanthere 2. Danielsflyer 3. Bowman
8th of 8	3/8/24	Thirsk	1408m	HCP 3U	2	Cam Hardie	61.5kg	Good	1:24.92	59.7 km/h	5.0L	-	$34	21	$39,204	-	1. Cerulean Bay 2. Diamondonthehill 3. Persuasion

Partisan Hero (12) 0x2x233112
Trainer: David Loughnane (Rock, Worcs)
Jockey: Warren Fentiman (a2.5)
Weight: 51.5kg
Prize Money: $49,224
Win / Place: 20% / 66%

Form on Good

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MUHAARAR (GB)

Dam: MAD ABOUT YOU (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Indian Ridge

100

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 3-3-4

Season

5: 2-1-2

1st Up

4: 0-2-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-2

4th Up

2: 1-0-1

Turf

11: 2-2-2

Good

5: 2-2-0

Soft

5: 0-0-2

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

4: 1-1-2

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

6: 1-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

9: 2-3-3

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1911m

Gear Changes

[cheek piece]

Comments

At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Pontefract on April 30 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Leadenhall with 56.5kg at $4.50. Before that won by 1.3 len at Pontefract April 8 over 1600m defeating Milteye with 60.5kg at $3.30. Drawn wide and may get back and need a few breaks to go his way.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 7	30/4/25	Pontefract	1609m	HCP 4U	7	William Pyle	56.5kg	Good	1:42.51	56.5 km/h	2.3L	-	$4.50	22	$19,602	$4,893	1. Leadenhall 2. Partisan Hero 3. Theme Park
1st of 7	8/4/25	Pontefract	1609m	HCP 4U	7	Richard Kingscote	60.5kg	Good	1:43.83	55.8 km/h	1.3L	-	$3.25f	41	$13,716	$7,532	1. Partisan Hero 2. Milteye 3. Yaajooz
41 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	26/2/25	Kempton Park	1609m	HCP 4U	6	Rossa Ryan	61kg	NS	1:39.15	58.4 km/h	0.5L	-	$2.88f	29	$15,682	$8,343	1. Partisan Hero 2. Kaaranah 3. That's For Sure
3rd of 9	28/1/25	Wolverhampton	1911m	HCP 4U	8	Rossa Ryan	61.5kg	Neutral	2:00.45	57.1 km/h	1.0L	-	$2.80f	10	$15,271	$1,736	1. Bearaway 2. English Spirit 3. Partisan Hero
3rd of 11	18/1/25	Wolverhampton	1739m	HCP 4U	3	Connor Planas	60kg	Neutral	1:48.11	57.9 km/h	1.8L	-	$3.50f	30	$19,926	$2,445	1. Commander Of Life 2. Hitched 3. Partisan Hero
2nd of 12	19/12/24	Southwell	1621m	HCP 3U	10	Richard Kingscote	60.5kg	Neutral	1:39.66	58.6 km/h	0.5L	-	$5.50	220	$14,148	$3,475	1. Paladin 2. Partisan Hero 3. Wilde And Dandy
220 Day Spell

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