16:45 Chester 06 May 2026
Roodee Handicap
Class 3 | 4YO plus
Winner £12,885 - 13 ran
held up in mid-division, shaken up over 1f out, soon ridden and made good headway, drifted left but every chance inside final furlong, stayed on strongly and led towards finish
led, prominent when headed after 1f, pressed leader 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, headed towards finish
held up in mid-division, shaken up 2f out, switched right and made headway over 1f out, briefly short of room inside final furlong, kept on and went third towards finish
chased leaders, shaken up 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace inside final furlong
close up, led after 1f, joined 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
taken down early wearing hood, prominent, pushed along over 1f out, soon ridden, faded inside final furlong
wore hood to post, slow into stride, in touch, pushed along 2f out, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never near to challenge
took keen hold, tracked leaders on inner, waiting for room over 1f out, soon switched left, made little impression inside final furlong
midfield, still going okay 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, plugged on inside final furlong
held up in rear of midfield, ridden along over 2f out, made no impression
held up in rear, always behind
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £20.76 (1, 6) |
| Tricast | £80.33 (1, 6, 14) |
| Win | £3.50 (1) |
| Place | £1.50 (1), £2.30 (6), £1.90 (14) |
| Swinger | £5.30 (1, 6), £3.40 (1, 14), £6.90 (6, 14) |
| Exacta | £19.50 (1, 6) |
| Trifecta | £94.90 (1, 6, 14) |
Video Highlights
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Replay: 16:45 Chester 6th May 2026 -
Post-Race Reaction: 6th May 2026
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 13 | Probe | 11 | 7 | 9 7 | 86 | 916-606 | 22 days | J Candlish (44 miles) | Kieran O'Neill | 12/ 1 | 1:28.75 |
| 2024 | Good | 12 | Divine Libra | 12 | 4 | 9 8 | 87 | 51323-9 | 19 days | C Hills (155 miles) | William Buick | 4/ 1 | 1:27.13 |
| 2023 | Soft | 14 | Hodler | 12 | 4 | 9 9 | 84 | 3122-77 | 22 days | J R Boyle (203 miles) | Ryan Sexton | 17/ 2 | 1:35.90 |
| 2022 | Soft | 11 | Ffion | 11 | 5 | 9 7 | 83 | 285323 | 201 days | D Loughnane (31 miles) | William Buick | 5/ 2 | 1:31.76 |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 14 | Broken Spear | 3 | 5 | 9 7 | 85 | 02402-9 | 50 days | T Coyle & K Wood (130 miles) | Kieran Schofield | 25/ 1 | 1:32.30 |
| 2019 | Good to Soft | 14 | Gossiping | 8 | 7 | 9 5 | 83 | 8890-01 | 42 days | G & J Moore (222 miles) | Shane W Kelly | 8/ 1 | 1:32.71 |
| 2018 | Good | 12 | The Feathered Nest | 7 | 4 | 9 5 | 85 | 233197 | 144 days | R A Fahey (105 miles) | Paul Hanagan | 7/ 1 | 1:29.74 |
| 2017 | Good | 13 | Russian Soul | 8 | 9 | 9 4 | 82 | 55-2464 | 60 days | J A Osborne (154 miles) | Dougie Costello | 14/ 1 | 1:25.37 |
| 2016 | Good | 10 | Khelman | 1 | 6 | 9 4 | 83 | 910000 | 181 days | R A Fahey (105 miles) | Adam J McNamara | 11/ 2 | 1:29.18 |
| 2015 | Soft | 10 | Instant Attraction | 14 | 4 | 9 5 | 83 | 6347-34 | 10 days | Jedd O'Keeffe (112 miles) | Jack Garritty | 9/ 1 | 1:35.84 |
| 2014 | Soft | 10 | Verse Of Love | 4 | 5 | 9 4 | 82 | 404544 | 16 days | P D Evans (122 miles) | John Egan | 7/ 1 | 1:32.86 |
| 2013 | Good to Soft | 14 | Dr Red Eye | 2 | 5 | 9 6 | 85 | 43-3671 | 17 days | S Dixon (115 miles) | B Cray | 7/ 1 | 1:29.02 |
| 2012 | Soft | 13 | Viva Ronaldo | 2 | 6 | 9 6 | 84 | 04-4140 | 40 days | R A Fahey (105 miles) | Paul Hanagan | 11/ 2 | 1:33.72 |
| 2011 | Good to Firm | 14 | Imperial Djay | 11 | 6 | 9 5 | 77 | 320-431 | 6 days | Mrs R Carr (165 miles) | Franny Norton | 8/ 1 | 1:26.83 |
| 2010 | Good to Soft | 12 | Dance And Dance | 2 | 4 | 9 4 | 85 | 751203 | 163 days | E F Vaughan (182 miles) | Jamie Spencer | 10/ 1 | 1:29.51 |
