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Chester — 13 Sep 25 · 2:40
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Flat · Class 2 · 1m7f196y · Good To Soft · 3yo+ · time 3m 24.33s (slow by 0.23s)
| Pos | Horse | Age | Wgt | Jockey | Trainer | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spirit Mixer (GB) Frankel – Arabian Queen · 7yo 9-2 · J: Rob Hornby · T: Andrew Balding Settled in the pack - moved up to 4th over 3f out - driven to close on the top two over 1f out - ground on strongly from 110 yards out to get up in the closing strides | 7 | 9-2 | Rob Hornby | Andrew Balding | 5/1 | 93 |
| 2.5L | Prydwen (IRE) Camelot – Honey Hunter · 7yo 9-10 · J: Darragh Keenan · T: George Scott Tracked leading group early - urged into the lead just inside final 2f - driven approaching the last furlong - stayed on well - caught in the closing strides to finish second | 7 | 9-10 | Darragh Keenan | George Scott | 16/1 | 101 |
| 3.5L | Tribal Star (IRE) Sea The Stars – Sahrawi · 4yo 8-8 · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Adrian McGuinness Settled handy in the pack early on a tight rein - moved into 5th under pressure 2f out - driven approaching the final furlong - stayed on in the closing stages but held for 3rd beaten a length | 4 | 8-8 | Silvestre De Sousa | Adrian McGuinness | 9/1 | 85 |
| 40.3L | Ndaawi (GB) Cracksman – Mount Elbrus · 5yo 8-12 · J: Cieren Fallon · T: Gordon Elliott Sat behind the front group - driven into second approaching 2f out and in with a shout entering the last furlong - found little when squeezed for space and held late to finish 4th | 5 | 8-12 | Cieren Fallon | Gordon Elliott | 6/5F | 89 |
| 52.75L | Artisan Dancer (FR) Mastercraftsman – Russiana · 5yo 8-6 · J: Joanna Mason · T: Charlie Johnston Held up towards the back - driven with over 2f from home - kept going nearer inner rail late but couldn't get involved | 5 | 8-6 | Joanna Mason | Charlie Johnston | 4/1 | 83 |
| 62.75L | Yashin (IRE) Churchill – Mirdhak · 6yo 9-7 · J: Archie Young · T: Michael Bell Settled in the pack - dropped back when asked to improve 3f out - kept on without troubling the leaders to finish 6th | 6 | 9-7 | Archie Young | Michael Bell | 22/1 | 103 |
| 70.3L | Gibside (GB) Time Test – Ardbrae Tara · 6yo 8-4 · J: Duran Fentiman · T: Tim Easterby Held up towards back - urged into effort with over 2f left - unable to land a blow - finished 7th | 6 | 8-4 | Duran Fentiman | Tim Easterby | 18/1 | 81 |
| 80.3L | Sixpack (GB) Sea The Moon – Terre Du Vent · 5yo 8-2 · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: James Owen Held up near the back - urged forward with over 2f remaining - unable to gain ground and finished well held | 5 | 8-2 | Kieran O'Neill | James Owen | 33/1 | 79 |
| 91.25L | Youthful King (GB) Fountain Of Youth – Lady Moscou · 6yo 8-11 · J: Aidan Keeley · T: Luke Dace Set the pace early - driven approaching 3f out then lost front spot inside final 2f - dropped away to finish 9th | 6 | 8-11 | Aidan Keeley | Luke Dace | 33/1 | 88 |
| 1012L | Zoffee (GB) Zoffany – Mount Crystal · 9yo 9-2 · J: Kevin Stott · T: Hugo Palmer Settled midfield - urged forward with over 2f remaining - lost touch and allowed to drop away final furlong - finished tenth | 9 | 9-2 | Kevin Stott | Hugo Palmer | 14/1 | 93 |
| 110.3L | Torcello (IRE) Born To Sea – Islandagore · 11yo 8-5 · J: Nicola Currie · T: Shaun Lycett Driven up early to stay with front group - urged on before 4f out then lost touch - well held in 11th | 11 | 8-5 | Nicola Currie | Shaun Lycett | 66/1 | 82 |
Prize money and starting prices as recorded at the time.