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Formscan  - Francisco's Piece arrives on the back of a respectable fifth in the Shergar Cup Sprint at Ascot and he must enter the reckoning on this drop in class, but ARABIAN COBRA is more progressive. Hugo Palmer's charge has finished a close-up third twice since supplementing a Thirsk triumph here in June and he looks more than capable of scoring again off his current rating. Showering is the pick of the remainder.

13
-228
El Bodon (IRE) 4,ch g 10-0

Churchill (IRE)-Flawless Jewel(Kheleyf)

(23) d1 (Mr P W Harris)
Rated 94

Head to Head

In the last 3 years El Bodon (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Prince Of Pillo (IRE)1
14th Jun 2025 Chester(6f 17yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Soft-Soft in places) El Bodon (IRE) 2nd (40/1 9-2 Rated 93) Jack Callan 1.76L in front of Prince Of Pillo (IRE) 6th (12/1 9-1 Rated 90) Warren Fentiman (13 ran)
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26
7-50
Uncle Don (GB) 3,b g 9-10

Oasis Dream (GB)-Bereka(Firebreak)

(98) (Middleham Park Racing XI)
Rated 93

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Uncle Don (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Francisco's Piece (GB)1
5th Oct 2024 Redcar(5f 217yds, Flat, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Francisco's Piece (GB) 2nd (11/2 9-0 Rated 97) Connor Beasley 3.88L in front of Uncle Don (GB) 7th (8/1 9-4 Rated 97) O J Orr (19 ran)
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Candy (GB)1
5th Oct 2024 Redcar(5f 217yds, Flat, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Candy (GB) 1st (18/1 9-0 Rated 85) George Wood 4.63L in front of Uncle Don (GB) 7th (8/1 9-4 Rated 97) O J Orr (19 ran)
sp
314
6700
Candy (GB) 3,b c 9-9

Ardad (IRE)-Danzena(Denounce)

(51) d3 (Phil Cunningham)
Rated 92

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Candy (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Francisco's Piece (GB)1
5th Oct 2024 Redcar(5f 217yds, Flat, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Candy (GB) 1st (18/1 9-0 Rated 85) George Wood .75L in front of Francisco's Piece (GB) 2nd (11/2 9-0 Rated 97) Connor Beasley (19 ran)
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Uncle Don (GB)1
5th Oct 2024 Redcar(5f 217yds, Flat, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Candy (GB) 1st (18/1 9-0 Rated 85) George Wood 4.63L in front of Uncle Don (GB) 7th (8/1 9-4 Rated 97) O J Orr (19 ran)
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Marchogion (GB)1
10th Jul 2025 Newmarket(6f , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Marchogion (GB) 4th (13/2 8-11 Rated 92) Oisin Murphy 14.06L in front of Candy (GB) 17th (50/1 9-0 Rated 95) George Wood (17 ran)
sp
49
9680
Jungle Drums (IRE) 3,b g 9-9

Bungle Inthejungle (GB)-Ayr Missile(Cadeaux Genereux)

(28) d2 (Jim And Claire Ltd And Jon & Kay Colli)
Rated 92

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Jungle Drums (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Showering (GB)1
13th Jul 2025 Southwell(4f 214yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Showering (GB) 4th (11/2 9-0 Rated 88) Tom Marquand 4.00L in front of Jungle Drums (IRE) 8th (28/1 9-9 Rated 97) Saffie Osborne (11 ran)
sp
513
3-00
Mcmanaman (IRE) 7,b g 9-9

Dark Angel (IRE)-Seafront(Foxwedge)

(31) (The Legacy Group Racing Club)
Rated 89

611
2110
Dyonisos (FR) 3,b g 9-9

Goken (FR)-Denitza(Wootton Bassett)

(30) d2 (Mrs Fitriani Hay)
Rated 92

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Dyonisos (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Marty Hopkirk (IRE)1
31st Jul 2025 Goodwood(5f , Flat Hcap, Heavy) Marty Hopkirk (IRE) 11th (16/1 9-3 Rated 89) Oisin Murphy .50L in front of Dyonisos (FR) 12th (8/1 9-9 Rated 95) Billy Loughnane (13 ran)
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77
-805
Francisco's Piece (GB) 3,b c 9-9

Mayson (GB)-Josefa Goya(Sakhee's Secret)

bl2(21) (Keatley Racing OG, Finneran & Allen)
Rated 92

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Franciscos Piece (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Candy (GB)1
5th Oct 2024 Redcar(5f 217yds, Flat, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Candy (GB) 1st (18/1 9-0 Rated 85) George Wood .75L in front of Francisco's Piece (GB) 2nd (11/2 9-0 Rated 97) Connor Beasley (19 ran)
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Uncle Don (GB)1
5th Oct 2024 Redcar(5f 217yds, Flat, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Francisco's Piece (GB) 2nd (11/2 9-0 Rated 97) Connor Beasley 3.88L in front of Uncle Don (GB) 7th (8/1 9-4 Rated 97) O J Orr (19 ran)
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Marchogion (GB)1
9th Aug 2025 Ascot(6f , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm-Good in places) Francisco's Piece (GB) 5th (40/1 9-10 Rated 94) K Teetan 13.50L in front of Marchogion (GB) 10th (10/1 9-8 Rated 92) Per-Anders Graberg (10 ran)
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Showering (GB)1
9th Aug 2025 Ascot(6f , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm-Good in places) Francisco's Piece (GB) 5th (40/1 9-10 Rated 94) K Teetan 6.75L in front of Showering (GB) 7th (14/1 9-6 Rated 90) Katie Davis (10 ran)
sp
81
1040
Marchogion (GB) 3,b c 9-7

Mehmas (IRE)-Raincall(Pivotal)

(21) d2 (Opulence Thoroughbreds)
Rated 90

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Marchogion (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Francisco's Piece (GB)1
9th Aug 2025 Ascot(6f , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm-Good in places) Francisco's Piece (GB) 5th (40/1 9-10 Rated 94) K Teetan 13.50L in front of Marchogion (GB) 10th (10/1 9-8 Rated 92) Per-Anders Graberg (10 ran)
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Candy (GB)1
10th Jul 2025 Newmarket(6f , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Marchogion (GB) 4th (13/2 8-11 Rated 92) Oisin Murphy 14.06L in front of Candy (GB) 17th (50/1 9-0 Rated 95) George Wood (17 ran)
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Showering (GB)2
9th Aug 2025 Ascot(6f , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm-Good in places) Showering (GB) 7th (14/1 9-6 Rated 90) Katie Davis 6.75L in front of Marchogion (GB) 10th (10/1 9-8 Rated 92) Per-Anders Graberg (10 ran)
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14th Jun 2025 York(6f , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm-Good in places) Showering (GB) 9th (28/1 8-8 Rated 89) Harry Burns 3.28L in front of Marchogion (GB) 13th (4/1J Fav 9-0 Rated 92) David Probert (18 ran)
sp
95
9417
Showering (GB) 3,b c 9-7

Showcasing (GB)-Cloud Line(Danehill Dancer)

(21) cd1 (Lael Stable)
Rated 90

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Showering (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Francisco's Piece (GB)1
9th Aug 2025 Ascot(6f , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm-Good in places) Francisco's Piece (GB) 5th (40/1 9-10 Rated 94) K Teetan 6.75L in front of Showering (GB) 7th (14/1 9-6 Rated 90) Katie Davis (10 ran)
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Arabian Cobra (IRE)1
26th Jul 2025 Chester(6f 17yds, Flat Hcap, Good-Good to Soft in places) Showering (GB) 1st (5/1 9-5 Rated 88) A J Farragher .50L in front of Arabian Cobra (IRE) 3rd (4/1J Fav 8-8 Rated 80) Aiden Brookes (9 ran)
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Jungle Drums (IRE)1
13th Jul 2025 Southwell(4f 214yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Showering (GB) 4th (11/2 9-0 Rated 88) Tom Marquand 4.00L in front of Jungle Drums (IRE) 8th (28/1 9-9 Rated 97) Saffie Osborne (11 ran)
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Marchogion (GB)2
9th Aug 2025 Ascot(6f , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm-Good in places) Showering (GB) 7th (14/1 9-6 Rated 90) Katie Davis 6.75L in front of Marchogion (GB) 10th (10/1 9-8 Rated 92) Per-Anders Graberg (10 ran)
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14th Jun 2025 York(6f , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm-Good in places) Showering (GB) 9th (28/1 8-8 Rated 89) Harry Burns 3.28L in front of Marchogion (GB) 13th (4/1J Fav 9-0 Rated 92) David Probert (18 ran)
sp
108
3539
Photosynthesis (IRE) 4,b g 9-6

Aclaim (IRE)-Inflorescence(Camacho)

(56) d3 (The Rogues Gallery)
Rated 86

1115
0697
Prince Of Pillo (IRE) 5,ch g 9-6

Prince Of Lir (IRE)-Lucky Omen(Majestic Missile)

(14) d3 (Middleham Park Racing V)
Rated 86

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Prince Of Pillo (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
El Bodon (IRE)1
14th Jun 2025 Chester(6f 17yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Soft-Soft in places) El Bodon (IRE) 2nd (40/1 9-2 Rated 93) Jack Callan 1.76L in front of Prince Of Pillo (IRE) 6th (12/1 9-1 Rated 90) Warren Fentiman (13 ran)
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1216
33-7
Running Queen (GB) 3,b f 9-6

Kingman (GB)-Farmah(Speightstown)

(121) (Mr D P Howden)
Rated 89

1312
5200
Marty Hopkirk (IRE) 3,b g 9-4

Kodi Bear (IRE)-Slovak(Iffraaj)

(10) (D Lowe & S Hoyland)
Rated 87

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Marty Hopkirk (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Dyonisos (FR)1
31st Jul 2025 Goodwood(5f , Flat Hcap, Heavy) Marty Hopkirk (IRE) 11th (16/1 9-3 Rated 89) Oisin Murphy .50L in front of Dyonisos (FR) 12th (8/1 9-9 Rated 95) Billy Loughnane (13 ran)
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144
4130
Miraculous (IRE) 3,b g 9-3

Too Darn Hot (GB)-Priceless(Exceed And Excel)

(16) cd1 (Mr A D Spence)
Rated 86

1510
0522
Wobwobwob (IRE) 7,b g 9-1

Prince Of Lir (IRE)-Ishimagic(Ishiguru)

vs+(23) d3 (Andy Finneran)
Rated 81 Won When Rated 87-87-82

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Wobwobwob (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Arabian Cobra (IRE)1
7th Jul 2025 Ayr(6f , Flat Hcap, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Wobwobwob (IRE) 2nd (3/1Fav 9-13 Rated 80) O McSweeney .25L in front of Arabian Cobra (IRE) 3rd (8/1 9-10 Rated 80) Harry Davies (11 ran)
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162
1133
Arabian Cobra (IRE) 3,gr g 8-11

Dark Angel (IRE)-Dr Simpson(Dandy Man)

vs9(35) cd1 (Jones & Owen)
Rated 80

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Arabian Cobra (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Wobwobwob (IRE)1
7th Jul 2025 Ayr(6f , Flat Hcap, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Wobwobwob (IRE) 2nd (3/1Fav 9-13 Rated 80) O McSweeney .25L in front of Arabian Cobra (IRE) 3rd (8/1 9-10 Rated 80) Harry Davies (11 ran)
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Showering (GB)1
26th Jul 2025 Chester(6f 17yds, Flat Hcap, Good-Good to Soft in places) Showering (GB) 1st (5/1 9-5 Rated 88) A J Farragher .50L in front of Arabian Cobra (IRE) 3rd (4/1J Fav 8-8 Rated 80) Aiden Brookes (9 ran)
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First Time - In a Flat Handicap Running Queen» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 4/1 Arabian Cobra, 11/2 Running Queen, 7/1 Photosynthesis, El Bodon, 8/1 Uncle Don, 10/1 Marchogion, 12/1 Dyonisos, Miraculous, Prince Of Pillo, 14/1 Francisco's Piece, Wobwobwob, Showering, 33/1 Marty Hopkirk, Jungle Drums, 50/1 Candy, 66/1 Mcmanaman.

Previous Years
2024 The Bell Conductor 7 9-9 William Pyle 18/1 (Craig Lidster) (Drawn 6)
2023 Call Me Ginger 7 9-3 P Mulrennan 11/2 (J Goldie) (Drawn 6)
2022 King Of Tonga 6 8-11 Harrison Shaw 4/1 (D Carroll) (Drawn 1)
2021 Sunday Sovereign 4 9-7 Rob Hornby 5/1 (Tim Easterby) (Drawn 7)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
J Tickle/Taylor Fisher
2
5
40

A Balding/P J McDonald
1
2
50

Adrian Paul Keatley/O McSweeney
1
4
25

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
A Balding
11
34
32

I Williams
7
46
15

Adrian Paul Keatley
6
26
23

David Loughnane
3
14
21

J Tickle
3
9
33

Roger Varian
3
6
50

Jamie Osborne
2
14
14

William Haggas
1
6
16

Hugo Palmer
1
15
6

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Callum Shepherd
6
32
18

Cieren Fallon
4
20
20

Taylor Fisher
4
9
44

Jack Mitchell
3
29
10

Harry Davies
3
18
16

Edward Greatrex
1
13
7

Jack Garritty
1
4
25

P J McDonald
1
12
8

S D Bowen
1
21
4

O McSweeney
1
7
14

George Wood
1
15
6

For Jockeys in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Chester

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Richard Fahey
133
1124
12

A Balding
120
553
22

Hugo Palmer
44
258
17

William Haggas
37
139
27

I Williams
35
434
8

Roger Varian
25
126
20

David Loughnane
12
162
7

Jamie Osborne
7
49
14

J Chapple-hyam
6
40
15

Richard Spencer
4
26
15

Peter Chapple-Hyam
4
34
12

Adrian Paul Keatley
3
24
13

Ollie Sangster
3
11
27

J Tickle
0
1
0

For Trainers in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Chester

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P J McDonald
13
59
22

Jack Mitchell
12
87
14

Jack Garritty
11
112
10

Cieren Fallon
8
43
19

Harry Davies
7
44
16

Zak Wheatley
7
46
15

George Wood
6
52
12

S D Bowen
6
37
16

Callum Shepherd
3
45
7

Aidan Keeley
3
24
13

Marco Ghiani
3
18
17

William Carver
2
10
20

Edward Greatrex
2
10
20

Warren Fentiman
1
14
7

Taylor Fisher
1
4
25

O McSweeney
1
16
6

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Chester

Horse
Wins
Runs
El Bodon (IRE)
0
1
Mcmanaman (IRE)
0
1
Marchogion (GB)
0
1
Showering (GB)
1
1
Prince Of Pillo (IRE)
0
1
Miraculous (IRE)
1
1
Wobwobwob (IRE)
0
2
Arabian Cobra (IRE)
1
3
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