16:58 Chester

Saturday 25 July 2026

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John Smith's Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Off time: 17:00 | Winning time: 2m 10.10s

(4)

Nolton Cross¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: David Probert| T: H Palmer| OR: 85

4/1

Won on all-weather over 1½m in February. Struggled for form on turf since until a good second of 8 in handicap over C&D 15 days ago, enjoying the run of things in front. Not out of things off the same mark.

Form: 408952

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(6)

Parlando^p⁴²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: Ryan Kavanagh⁽³⁾| T: Ian Williams| OR: 83| D

13/2

Scored twice on all-weather in December but form has been mixed so far this year, eighth of 9 in handicap at York (1½m) last month.

Form: 393688

(5)

Lexington Jet^b¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: Laura Pearson| T: D Loughnane| OR: 82| C

25/1

Free-going front runner who gained a fourth success this season over 7f here in May. Came in last of 9 here 14 days ago though having dived right leaving stalls. Has his stamina to prove.

Form: 101609

(3)

Duc De Kent⁸⁰⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-11| J: Jason Watson| T: Ian Williams| OR: 80| D

40/1

Eleven runs since his last win in 2023 and off for over 2 years after finishing last in the 2024 Chester Plate. Can only be watched unless strong in the betting after such a long absence.

Form: 088590/

(1)

Secret Beach^t¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: L Morris| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 78

15/2

A dual winner for Ben Brookhouse in 2025. Proving inconsistent thus far for current yard, although one of his better efforts when fourth of 10 in handicap at York (1½m) 15 days ago, ridden more positively.

Form: 21-9574

(2)

Break The Bank^b⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Sean Kirrane| T: T D Easterby| OR: 76

11/4

All-weather winner in spring of 2024 for Andrew Balding. Back from a 22-month absence in good nick though, runner-up at Ayr and Hamilton recently. Well in the mix nudged up 1 lb.

Form: 73U/022

(7)

Seven Sisters³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Edward Greatrex| T: R M Beckett| OR: 81| D

7/4

High-sister to high-class winner Barney Roy. Confirmed earlier promise with cosy success in 4-runner novice at Doncaster (1¼m) last month. Appeals as a likely improver now going handicapping and she's very interesting in this company.

Form: 231

Forecasts

Seven Sisters (7/4), Break The Bank (11/4), Nolton Cross (4/1), Parlando (13/2), Secret Beach (15/2), Lexington Jet (25/1), Duc De Kent (40/1)

Ralph Beckett's unexposed SEVEN SISTERS looked to have more in the tank when getting off the mark at Doncaster and can make a winning start to life in handicaps. In-form Break The Bank appeals as the one to chase her home ahead of recent C&D runner-up Nolton Cross.