17:22 Chester

Sunday 3 August 2025

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Christmas Parties At Chester Racecourse Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Off time: 17:22 | Winning time: 2m 8.69s

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Hamlet's Night^p²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Cieren Fallon| T: James Owen| OR: 77

10/3

Ex-Andre Fabre gelding remains a maiden but was competitive in this sort of grade for Daniel & Claire Kubler, for all he was a bit below form when sixth of 7 in handicap (5/1) at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces refitted on debut for excellent new yard. Looks interesting.

Form: 422776

(3)

Theme Park¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: Rowan Scott| T: N Tinkler| OR: 76

10/3

Dual winner during 2024 but has underperformed of late, fifth of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good to soft, 8/1) 16 days ago. Back up in trip and now 5 lb below his latest winning mark. One to consider.

Form: 030975

(6)

Rogue Sea^h¹⁴⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: George Wood| T: J Candlish| OR: 75| D

28/1

Fairly useful at his best on the Flat but has been operating over hurdles for new connections this year, showing a bit more in that sphere when third of 4 in novice hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) 145 days ago. Market may guide expectations returning from a 145 day absence.

Form: 1767/80-

(2)

It's A Love Thing¹⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-10| J: Jonathan England| T: S England| OR: 75| D

9/1

Enjoyed a good spell since the turn of the year, gaining a third victory over 10f in April. About as good as ever when second of 6 in handicap at Pontefract (12f, good to soft) 16 days ago. should give a good account back down in trip.

Form: 221062

(10)

Light Speed¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Joanna Mason| T: G Tutty| OR: 72| C| D

9/2

Last success came when a decisive winner at this track (7.6f) last July. Winless since but has fallen to 3 lb below his last winning mark, for all he disappointed when last of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good to soft) 16 days ago. On a good mark if he can bounce back up in trip.

Form: 498-408

(5)

Mister Daydream^v1²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: J Fanning| T: C Johnston| OR: 72| D

12/1

Dual winner in the spring but hasn't been able to recapture that form of late, last of 6 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Remains to be seen if first time visor has the desired effect.

Form: 116876

(8)

Risen Again^p,h²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: K T O'Neill| T: Alice Haynes| OR: 71| D

6/1

Winner at Yarmouth in May (form looks solid for the grade) and again ran creditably when third of 6 in handicap (9/2) at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Should remain competitive.

Form: 525143

(7)

Glistening Nights²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Barry McHugh| T: R A Fahey| OR: 69| D

11/2

Won 4 times in 2024, latest at Redcar in September. Has yet to add to his tally this term but ran creditably when fourth of 9 in handicap (16/1) at York (10.2f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Eased slightly in grade and remains of a handy mark.

Form: 566954

Non-Runners

(1)

Good Heavens⁵⁹

Weight: 10-1| Age: 6

T: J & S Quinn J: Jason Hart

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Lone Piper²⁴

Weight: 9-8| Age: 4

T: Tom Clover J: Rossa Ryan

Forecasts

Hamlet's Night (10/3), Theme Park (10/3), Light Speed (9/2), Glistening Nights (11/2), Risen Again (6/1), Good Heavens (8/1), It's A Love Thing (9/1), Lone Piper (10/1), Mister Daydream (12/1), Rogue Sea (28/1)

HAMLET'S NIGHT went close in this grade from a higher mark for previous connections and may be able to get off the mark while enhancing James Owen's fine record with stable-switchers. Course winner Light Speed is on a good mark if he can recapture his form from last season, with similar comments applying to Theme Park. Of the rest, Lone Piper has posted some creditable efforts this season and could be worth another chance with blinkers refitted.