Distance bands
- 6f3/6 fav wins · 50.0% · -4.4% ROI6 races · Small sample
- 7f4/7 fav wins · 57.1% · +26.9% ROI7 races · Small sample
Chester Races – Sunday 2 August 2026
Sunday 2 August 2026
14:10–16:52 · 6 races · Flat
Course overview
Races analysed28
Favourite strike rate46.4%
Favourite place rate71.4%
Race dates 2026-07-04 to 2026-08-02. Settled stored results only.
Course patterns
Official starting-price favourites by race context in the selected period.
Field sizes
- 1–7 runners7/12 fav wins · 58.3% · +12.8% ROI12 races · Moderate evidence
- 8–10 runners5/12 fav wins · 41.7% · +14.4% ROI12 races · 13 favourite stakes · Moderate evidence
Race categories
- Handicap8/19 fav wins · 42.1% · +5.6% ROI19 races · 21 favourite stakes · Moderate evidence
Favourite draw bands
- Low draws6/12 fav wins · 50.0% · -4.1% ROI12 races · 13 favourite stakes · Moderate evidence
- Middle draws5/12 fav wins · 41.7% · +29.2% ROI12 races · Moderate evidence
- High draws2/5 fav wins · 40.0% · -31.1% ROI5 races · Small sample
Leading trainers
| Name | Wins/runs | Strike rate | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Balding | 4/12 | 33.3% | +13.1% |
| Ian Williams | 4/17 | 23.5% | +52.9% |
| Jennie Candlish | 2/11 | 18.2% | +100.0% |
Leading jockeys
| Name | Wins/runs | Strike rate | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oisin Murphy | 4/6 | 66.7% | +117.8% |
| Ryan Kavanagh | 2/5 | 40.0% | +180.0% |
| Rossa Ryan | 2/7 | 28.6% | +136.2% |
| Jason Hart | 2/8 | 25.0% | +78.1% |
| Jason Watson | 2/9 | 22.2% | -26.4% |
Course Angles
Open in Stat FinderTrainer angles
4 wins from 17 runs · 23.5% strike rate · +52.9% ROI
Moderate evidence · Course record in selected period4 wins from 12 runs · 33.3% strike rate · +13.1% ROI
Moderate evidence · Course record in selected period2 wins from 11 runs · 18.2% strike rate · +100.0% ROI
Moderate evidence · Course record in selected periodJockey angles
2 wins from 8 runs · 25.0% strike rate · +78.1% ROI
Small sample · Course record in selected period2 wins from 7 runs · 28.6% strike rate · +136.2% ROI
Small sample · Course record in selected period4 wins from 6 runs · 66.7% strike rate · +117.8% ROI
Small sample · Course record in selected periodRace-condition angles
3 wins from 17 runs · 17.6% strike rate · +9.6% ROI
Moderate evidence · 7; 1–7 runners1 wins from 6 runs · 16.7% strike rate · +8.3% ROI
Small sample · 15; 1–7 runnersMeeting races
14:10Radnor Hills Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Top PickTimber TwelveForecast 9/4
14:45British Stallion Studs EBF "Confined" Maiden Stakes (Three Runs Or Less) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)
Top PickPure GritForecast 1/2
15:20Queensferry Stakes (Listed Race)
Top PickLifeplanForecast 3/1
15:52Disney's High School Musical At Lowry Handicap
Top PickDance In The StormForecast 5/2
16:22J20 Classified Claiming Stakes
Top PickBlue PrinceForecast 5/4
16:52Tom Jones Live At Chester Racecourse Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Top PickCape FearForecast 3/1
Top PickTimber TwelveForecast 9/4
14:45British Stallion Studs EBF "Confined" Maiden Stakes (Three Runs Or Less) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)
Top PickPure GritForecast 1/2
15:20Queensferry Stakes (Listed Race)
Top PickLifeplanForecast 3/1
15:52Disney's High School Musical At Lowry Handicap
Top PickDance In The StormForecast 5/2
16:22J20 Classified Claiming Stakes
Top PickBlue PrinceForecast 5/4
16:52Tom Jones Live At Chester Racecourse Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Top PickCape FearForecast 3/1