16:10 Chester

Friday 8 May 2026

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Ladbrokes Get A Free Race Bet Today Chester Plate Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Off time: 16:11 | Winning time: 4m 5.08s

(13)

Hamsiyann^t²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-12| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A J Martin| OR: 88

17/2

Shaped well when runner-up to a stablemate in this corresponding event in 2024 but well held both starts in this code since and ran poorly at Aintree on most recent jumps start, adding to the belief that he's become something of an underachiever.

Form: 1312/80-

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(8)

Sax Appeal²³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-12| J: Jason Hart| T: C Johnston| OR: 88

22/1

Enjoyed a productive campaign in 2025, winning 7 times. Form mixed more recently but was probably ridden a little too aggressively at Beverley (2m) last time.

Form: 257383

(4)

Tribal Star^p³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Adam Caffrey| T: A McGuinness| OR: 86

14/1

Typically gave another good account of himself on a British raid when fourth of 12 in 2m handicap at Newcastle last month. Cheekpieces refitted on this return to turf and he has solid each-way claims.

Form: 30-3344

(17)

Who's Glen³⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: P Mulrennan| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 86| C

50/1

Finished a respectable fifth in last year's Chester Cup (for Andrew Balding) but regressed after and, while placed on his last 2 hurdle outings, the form is only fair.

Form: 250865-

(10)

Kate O'Riley³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: L Morris| T: James Owen| OR: 86

11/1

Matched the pick of last year's form trying 1¾m for the first time when a distant third in a listed race (33/1) at Musselburgh (1¾m, soft) on latest start. Has a more realistic chance now returning to handicap company and her pedigree provides hope she'll stay the still longer trip.

Form: 504-623

(5)

Kingstonian²²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 86

6/4

Made the most of a good opportunity when off the mark in a 1½m maiden at Tramore in August. Didn't fully see out the 2f longer trip on his handicap debut/final start for Mrs J. Harrington at Listowel next time so stamina is an obvious question mark.

Form: 8/20413-

(2)

Mr Escobar^b1,t⁶¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-9| J: S D Bowen| T: W P Mullins| OR: 85

14/1

Quirky sort who landed the odds in a Sedgefield novice in November 2024. Placed in 2 handicaps at Plumpton on consecutive days later that season but disappointing since (including over fences). First-time blinkers need to have a positive effect on return to this code.

Form: 05026/0-

(12)

Call My Bluff^p²¹^{(ex 3)}

Age: 9| Weight: 9-6| J: J F Egan| T: D J S Ffrench Davis| OR: 79| C

10/1

Took advantage of a much-reduced mark to end a losing run that stretched back to June 2021 in 6-runner handicap at Newbury (16.5f, good) 21 days ago, albeit seen to something like maximum effect. Carries 3 lb penalty and circumstances unlikely to be so favourable this time.

Form: 23/94-91

(1)

Carlton^v²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: David Probert| T: James Owen| OR: 81

25/1

Recorded win number 7 at Chelmsford in February and followed up in convincing fashion back over hurdles at Huntingdon. Possibly amiss when well beaten at Southwell subsequently but faces no easy task returning to turf in this code.

Form: 221-215

(11)

Shrimp Shady³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Rob Hornby| T: A M Balding| OR: 82| BF

13/2

In good order on the all-weather since returning from a break in December, emerging on top in a very tight finish at Wolverhampton (1¾m) in March. Progressed again when finding only one too good upped to 2m at Lingfield since and should be at least as effective back on turf.

Form: 72-4412

(15)

Imperial Sovereign¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Billy Loughnane| T: P A Kirby| OR: 81

14/1

Remains with just a sole success - which came on debut when with another yard - but nevertheless offered something to work on back on turf when third in 6-runner (1¾m, good) handicap at Nottingham recently. Step back up in trip in his favour and Billy Loughnane is a positive jockey booking.

Form: 6423-43

(16)

Gibside¹³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-4| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 80| CD

40/1

Proved at least as good as ever when landing this race from a 1 lb lower mark last year and has tuned up for his repeat bid with a couple of spins over shorter trips.

Form: 7615-56

(7)

It's All About You^p²²³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Darragh Keenan| T: J Candlish| OR: 80| BF| C| D

28/1

Showed the benefit of his reappearance when resuming winning ways in determined fashion here (2m) in August. Failed to meet expectations back over hurdles 10 days later though and was below form returned to this code at Ripon on final start in September. Off since.

Form: 311/018-

(3)

Morning Air³⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Jason Watson| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 78

50/1

Not discredited when ninth of 15 in last year's Chester Cup but not in the same form at Goodwood next time and has been disappointing in 3 runs over hurdles this year. Plenty to prove.

Form: 1442/98-

(6)

Wahraan^h,t²³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-2| J: Shay Farmer⁽⁷⁾| T: J Bedi| OR: 78

40/1

On a going day when fifth in competitive handicap at Galway Festival on stable debut last summer but hit-and miss under both codes since, typically doing plenty wrong when fourth of 5 at Beverley (2m) on most recent outing. Others more persuasive.

Form: 8572-64

(14)

St Faz^p¹²^{(ex 3)}

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: Mikey Sheehy| T: A Keatley| OR: 75

9/1

Resumed his progress to make it 4 wins from 5 starts for current yard in 8-runner handicap at Musselburgh (2m, good) 12 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Has more on his plate in this company but thriving and shouldn't be taken lightly under a penalty.

Form: 0-11171

(9)

Boxing Great¹⁴⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Robbie Colgan| T: K Thornton| OR: 76

18/1

Landed a gamble when opening his account in 14-runner handicap at Dundalk (2m) in December. Longer trip well worth exploring on return to turf.

Form: 783551-

Forecasts

Kingstonian (6/4), Shrimp Shady (13/2), Hamsiyann (17/2), St Faz (9/1), Call My Bluff (10/1), Kate O'Riley (11/1), Tribal Star (14/1), Imperial Sovereign (14/1), Mr Escobar (14/1), Boxing Great (18/1), Sax Appeal (22/1), Carlton (25/1), It's All About You (28/1), Wahraan (40/1), Gibside (40/1), Morning Air (50/1), Who's Glen (50/1)

SHRIMP SHADY has a progressive profile, going down only to one in the form of his life at Lingfield on his most recent outing and, with every reason to believe he’ll be at least as effective back on turf, he looks a solid proposition, especially with the still longer trip likely to be within range. Last year’s winner Gibside should be spot on for his repeat bid having warmed up with 2 runs over shorter trips, while St Faz continues to thrive for his current yard and must be shortlisted.