16:10 Chester 07 May 2026
Halliwell Jones Handicap
GBBPlus Race | Class 3 | 4YO plus
Winner £15,462 - 9 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
wore hood to post, took keen hold, midfield, ridden 2f out, headway to chase leader entering final furlong, kept on and led post
midfield, in touch with leaders 2f out, ridden and headway to lead over 1f out, pressed for lead inside final 110yds, headed post
wore hood to post, held up in midfield, ridden and headway entering final furlong, went third inside final 110yds, not reach leaders
midfield, ridden over 1f out, kept on, nearest finish
took keen hold, prominent, going okay 2f out, soon ridden and lost position, kept on inside final furlong, no danger
wore hood to post, took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader 3f out, ridden over 2f out, chased leaders entering final furlong, soon faded
led, ridden and pressed for lead 3f out, headed and weakened entering final furlong
never better than midfield, weakened entering final furlong
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £41.97 (4, 12) |
| Tricast | £287.08 (4, 12, 8) |
| Win | £4.50 (4) |
| Place | £1.40 (4), £2.20 (12), £2.40 (8) |
| Swinger | £5.90 (4, 8), £8.60 (4, 12), £14.50 (8, 12) |
| Exacta | £45.80 (4, 12) |
| Trifecta | £277.00 (4, 12, 8) |
Video Highlights
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 14 | Paddy The Squire | 5 | 5 | 9 0 | 81 | 2-23074 | 199 days | I Jardine (171 miles) | Andrew Mullen | 4/ 1 | 2:13.52 |
| 2024 | Good | 11 | Tony Montana | 3 | 4 | 9 6 | 87 | 014703 | 184 days | M L W Bell (182 miles) | David Egan | 8/ 1 | 2:10.29 |
| 2023 | Soft | 11 | City Streak | 8 | 4 | 9 3 | 84 | 32122-3 | 21 days | A M Balding (178 miles) | Oisin Murphy | 9/ 4 | 2:23.13 |
| 2022 | Good to Soft | 13 | Pride Of America | 7 | 5 | 9 2 | 83 | 2948-12 | 30 days | Miss A Murphy (182 miles) | Silvestre De Sousa | 3/ 1 | 2:12.33 |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 14 | Baryshnikov | 3 | 5 | 8 13 | 81 | 22115-9 | 39 days | T D Barron (117 miles) | Connor Beasley | 5/ 1 | 2:16.33 |
| 2019 | Soft | 13 | Mr Top Hat | 13 | 4 | 9 3 | 86 | 2-43255 | 20 days | P D Evans (122 miles) | Harry Bentley | 16/ 1 | 2:22.00 |
| 2018 | Good | 12 | Fast Dancer | 5 | 6 | 9 2 | 83 | 17244-3 | 19 days | J Tuite (155 miles) | Finley Marsh | 8/ 1 | 2:16.11 |
| 2017 | Good | 7 | Storm King | 8 | 8 | 8 11 | 80 | 246132 | 37 days | D C Griffiths (102 miles) | David Allan | 8/ 1 | 2:11.67 |
| 2016 | Good | 13 | Newera | 2 | 4 | 9 0 | 82 | 11538-9 | 12 days | Tom Dascombe (155 miles) | Richard Kingscote | 5/ 1 | 2:13.78 |
| 2015 | Soft | 10 | Mica Mika | 11 | 7 | 8 12 | 79 | 5-46711 | 26 days | R A Fahey (105 miles) | Paul Hanagan | 8/ 1 | 2:18.84 |
| 2014 | Soft | 11 | Stellar Express | 6 | 5 | 9 1 | 84 | 23559-2 | 24 days | M Appleby (111 miles) | Andrew Mullen | 7/ 1 | 2:19.57 |
| 2013 | Good to Soft | 12 | Tres Coronas | 11 | 6 | 9 1 | 83 | 465-422 | 12 days | T D Barron (117 miles) | P Makin | 9/ 1 | 2:14.06 |
| 2012 | Soft | 7 | Resurge | 8 | 7 | 9 6 | 89 | 65790-7 | 15 days | W S Kittow (194 miles) | Adam Kirby | 8/ 1 | 2:18.43 |
| 2011 | Good to Firm | 11 | Granny McPhee | 8 | 5 | 8 11 | 79 | 1151-83 | 83 days | A Bailey (182 miles) | Liam Jones | 12/ 1 | 2:11.25 |
| 2010 | Good to Soft | 12 | Thin Red Line | 12 | 4 | 9 1 | 87 | 712781 | 206 days | M Dods (138 miles) | Tom Eaves | 25/ 1 | 2:16.66 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 3 |
| 2024 | 11 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 11 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1, 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 5 | 9 |
| 2018 | 11 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 | 5 |
| 2016 | 11 | 2 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 2f 70y | 2:05.24 |
