15:40 Chester 07 May 2026
Xenon Workplace Handicap
Class 2 | 3YO only
Winner £23,193 - 12 ran
Good
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Thunderstorm
Temperature: 7.7° - 14.6°
Rainfall: 0.49mm
Wind: 5.4 mph S
Last Update: 07/05/2026 17:00
midfield, ridden 2f out, headway entering final furlong, kept on well, led final strides
in touch with leaders, chased leader going okay 2f out, ridden and headway to lead entering final furlong, reduced advantage inside final 110yds, headed final strides
went to post early in hood, took keen hold, led, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, faded and lost second near finish
wore hood to post, held up in midfield, ridden 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, went fourth near finish
took keen hold, held up in midfield, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, nearest finish
wore hood to post, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon chased leaders, weakened towards finish
held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on, no danger
midfield, ridden 2f out, not clear run approaching final furlong, minor headway inside final furlong
wore hood to post, took keen hold, midfield, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final 110yds
midfield, ridden 2f out, no impression entering final furlong
took keen hold, prominent, ridden and lost position 2f out, soon weakened
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £11.35 (8, 6) |
| Tricast | £92.46 (8, 6, 12) |
| Win | £2.63 (8) |
| Place | £1.40 (8), £2.50 (6), £3.50 (12) |
| Swinger | £3.90 (6, 8), £16.90 (6, 12), £7.00 (8, 12) |
| Exacta | £14.20 (8, 6) |
| Trifecta | £117.10 (8, 6, 12) |
Video Highlights
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Replay: 15:40 Chester Today -
Post-Race Reaction: 7th May 2026
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 9 | El Burhan | 1 | 3 | 9 4 | 93 | 4113 | 280 days | G Boughey (182 miles) | Jim Crowley | 5/ 2 | 1:35.82 |
| 2024 | Good | 7 | Never So Brave | 3 | 3 | 9 6 | 94 | 22-1 | 19 days | Sir Michael Stoute (182 miles) | Ryan Moore | EVENS | 1:32.92 |
| 2023 | Soft | 7 | Surely Not | 6 | 3 | 9 1 | 86 | 17315-1 | 22 days | D J S Ffrench Davis (155 miles) | William Buick | 7/ 2 | 1:40.17 |
| 2022 | Good to Soft | 8 | Outgate | 1 | 3 | 9 2 | 88 | 13712-2 | 22 days | D & C Kubler (155 miles) | Ryan Moore | 9/ 4 | 1:35.30 |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 7 | Master Zoffany | 2 | 3 | 8 8 | 78 | 3519-7 | 24 days | R A Fahey (105 miles) | Paul Hanagan | 11/ 1 | 1:37.32 |
| 2019 | Soft | 11 | Lincoln Park | 3 | 3 | 9 1 | 85 | 4115-04 | 19 days | M Appleby (111 miles) | Silvestre De Sousa | 7/ 2 | 1:40.11 |
| 2018 | Good | 13 | Another Batt | 2 | 3 | 9 7 | 100 | 3231-93 | 22 days | George Scott (182 miles) | Silvestre De Sousa | 5/ 1 | 1:33.45 |
| 2017 | Good | 10 | Mutawatheb | 5 | 3 | 9 3 | 96 | 14631-2 | 61 days | R Hannon (155 miles) | Jim Crowley | 7/ 2 | 1:33.58 |
| 2016 | Good | 9 | Ian Fleming | 7 | 3 | 8 7 | 86 | 5226-1 | 41 days | A M Balding (178 miles) | Edward Greatrex | 9/ 1 | 1:34.96 |
| 2015 | Soft | 5 | Carry On Deryck | 4 | 3 | 9 7 | 93 | 1464-57 | 54 days | P D Evans (122 miles) | Jamie Spencer | 10/ 1 | 1:39.32 |
| 2014 | Soft | 8 | Legend Rising | 4 | 3 | 9 3 | 86 | 11035-5 | 17 days | M Meade (164 miles) | Ryan Moore | 6/ 1 | 1:36.90 |
| 2013 | Good | 8 | Here Comes When | 1 | 3 | 8 10 | 89 | 14-2 | 20 days | A M Balding (178 miles) | David Probert | 9/ 4 | 1:35.95 |
| 2012 | Soft | 7 | Arnold Lane | 1 | 3 | 9 5 | 94 | 14220 | 215 days | M R Channon (170 miles) | Sam Hitchcott | 9/ 1 | 1:40.14 |
| 2011 | Good to Firm | 9 | Crown Counsel | 4 | 3 | 9 0 | 83 | 22214 | 5 days | C & M Johnston (112 miles) | Frankie Dettori | 5/ 1 | 1:33.55 |
| 2010 | Good to Soft | 12 | Yaa Wayl | 6 | 3 | 8 8 | 88 | 41242 | 194 days | M A Jarvis (182 miles) | P Robinson | 7/ 2 | 1:37.01 |
| 2009 | Good to Firm | 8 | Fareer | 3 | 3 | 8 9 | 88 | 312-3 | 20 days | E A L Dunlop (182 miles) | Richard Hills | 7/ 2 | 1:42.47 |
| 2008 | Good to Firm | 12 | Huzzah | 6 | 3 | 9 4 | 93 | 25134-1 | 20 days | B W Hills (155 miles) | Michael Hills | 15/ 2 | 1:34.00 |
| 2007 | Good | 10 | Annemasse | 7 | 3 | 9 3 | 86 | 113 | 42 days | C & M Johnston (112 miles) | J Guillambert | 4/ 1 | 1:33.84 |
| 2006 | Good to Soft | 7 | Song of Passion | 6 | 3 | 8 5 | 81 | 41 | 248 days | R Hannon (155 miles) | Ryan Moore | 12/ 1 | 1:37.65 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 7 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 | 6 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1, 7 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1, 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | 8, 6 | 6 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 7f 127y | 1:04.14 |
