15:05 Chester 07 May 2025
Boodles Chester Vase Stakes
Group 3 | Class 1 | 3YO only
Winner £79,394 - 8 ran
tracked leaders, pushed along at times, lost 3rd 4f out, rallied out wide and went 3rd again over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, led final 110 yards, won going away
tracked leader, pushed along turning in, led entering final furlong, ridden and strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed inside final 110 yards, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
led, ridden and headed entering final 1f, lost 2nd inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd
held up in last trio, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, went moderate 4th over 1f out, no chance with leading trio
soon held up in last pair, headway out wide over 2f out, went moderate 4th soon after, ridden out wide in 5th over 1f out, never any chance with leading trio
raced keenly, headway on inside tracking leaders after 2f, went 3rd 4f out, pushed along over 2f out, weakened quickly soon after
steadied and switched left start, held up in rear, never involved
soon steadied in 5th, pushed along and outpaced over 3f out, soon struggling in last pair
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £41.76 (4, 5) |
| Tricast | £127.38 (4, 5, 1) |
| Win | £2.38 (4) |
| Place | £1.10 (4), £4.70 (5), £1.60 (1) |
| Swinger | £2.30 (1, 4), £12.10 (1, 5), £6.20 (4, 5) |
| Exacta | £35.60 (4, 5) |
| Trifecta | £170.90 (4, 5, 1) |
Expert Analysis
A race with a mixed record as a Derby trial, to say the least, won by the best Derby winner of them all in Shergar in 1981, also by that year’s Derby winner Ruler of The World in 2013, but also with some unexceptional names on its Roll of Honour. Lambourn probably falls somewhere in the middle, a very useful colt who may have further improvement in him, but not in the top echelon just yet. The pace was uneven, pretty strong for the first few furlongs then steady through the middle part, the winner’s 24.66s for the final 2f on well-watered ground that was between “good to soft” and “good” resulting in a 104.2% finishing speed.
LAMBOURN (110 here and previously) is improving as he gains experience and goes up in trip, very useful in victory here but needing most of the added distance to put his seal on the race. He was pushed along early (initially a bit wide then settled in 3rd) and again fully 5f out, staying on well to get in front with 150 yards to go. More will be needed to get placed in an average Derby but not quite so much to do the same in a St Leger.
LAZY GRIFF (108 here, 105 previously) ran well, likely improving a bit further on his G3 success at Chantilly last year, up in the air as he left his stall but soon close up travelling comfortably and leading briefly approaching the final 1f.
CONVERGENT (105 here, 97+ previously) faced a much stiffer task than for his 2 wins at Redcar and acquitted himself well, leading/disputing until approaching the final 1f. He showed a fair bit of speed here but should eventually stay well.
PINHOLE (94 here, 91+ previously)
FURTHUR (94 here and previously)
THRICE (86 here, 100 previously)
FAIRE LA NOUBA (86? here, 56 previously)
SQUARE D’ALBONI (84 here, 107 previously)
Video Highlights
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Post-Race Reaction: 7th May 2025
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Good | 6 | Hidden Law | 2 | 3 | 9 2 | - | 21 | 18 days | C Appleby (182 miles) | William Buick | 9/ 4 | 2:38.89 |
| 2023 | Soft | 5 | Arrest | 3 | 3 | 9 2 | - | 3112 | 200 days | J & T Gosden (182 miles) | Frankie Dettori | 10/ 11 | 2:52.31 |
| 2022 | Soft | 4 | Changingoftheguard | 2 | 3 | 9 2 | - | 452-1 | 33 days | A P O'Brien (258 miles) | Ryan Moore | 10/ 3 | 2:43.36 |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 6 | Youth Spirit | 4 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 413-4 | 22 days | A M Balding (178 miles) | Tom Marquand | 15/ 2 | 2:45.83 |
| 2019 | Good to Soft | 7 | Sir Dragonet | 8 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 1 | 13 days | A P O'Brien (258 miles) | Donnacha O'Brien | 13/ 2 | 2:42.91 |
| 2018 | Good | 10 | Young Rascal | 2 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 2-1 | 18 days | W J Haggas (182 miles) | James Doyle | 10/ 3 | 2:39.55 |
| 2017 | Good | 8 | Venice Beach | 3 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 2-31 | 21 days | A P O'Brien (258 miles) | Ryan Moore | 5/ 2 | 2:35.84 |
| 2016 | Good | 6 | Us Army Ranger | 3 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 1 | 32 days | A P O'Brien (258 miles) | Ryan Moore | 4/ 11 | 2:41.07 |
| 2015 | Soft | 6 | Hans Holbein | 5 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 4-21 | 22 days | A P O'Brien (258 miles) | Ryan Moore | 7/ 4 | 2:45.53 |
| 2014 | Soft | 8 | Orchestra | 2 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 21 | 259 days | A P O'Brien (258 miles) | Ryan Moore | 3/ 1 | 2:42.05 |
| 2013 | Good | 4 | Ruler Of The World | 4 | 3 | 8 12 | - | 1 | 32 days | A P O'Brien (258 miles) | Ryan Moore | 10/ 11 | 2:40.29 |
| 2012 | Soft | 5 | Mickdaam | 5 | 3 | 8 12 | - | 1-62142 | 21 days | R A Fahey (105 miles) | Tony Hamilton | 8/ 1 | 2:50.01 |
| 2011 | Good to Firm | 5 | Treasure Beach | 2 | 3 | 8 12 | - | 21123 | 222 days | A P O'Brien (258 miles) | Ryan Moore | 7/ 2 | 2:39.10 |
| 2010 | Good to Soft | 7 | Ted Spread | 1 | 3 | 8 12 | - | 713 | 187 days | M H Tompkins (182 miles) | D Holland | 8/ 1 | 2:43.32 |
| 2009 | Good to Firm | 8 | Golden Sword | 5 | 3 | 8 12 | - | 3541-4 | 32 days | A P O'Brien (258 miles) | Colm O'Donoghue | 25/ 1 | 2:23.86 |
| 2008 | Good to Firm | 8 | Doctor Fremantle | 4 | 3 | 8 12 | - | 221-2 | 21 days | Sir Michael Stoute (182 miles) | Ryan Moore | 11/ 8 | 2:37.39 |
| 2007 | Good | 5 | Soldier of Fortune | 1 | 3 | 9 2 | - | 212-1 | 32 days | A P O'Brien (258 miles) | Mick Kinane | 4/ 9 | 2:35.24 |
| 2006 | Good to Firm | 5 | Papal Bull | 1 | 3 | 8 12 | - | 421-1 | 21 days | Sir Michael Stoute (182 miles) | Kieren Fallon | 6/ 4 | 2:35.24 |
| 2005 | Good to Soft | 8 | Hattan | 2 | 3 | 8 10 | - | 683 | 13 days | C E Brittain (182 miles) | Seb Sanders | 11/ 2 | 2:44.91 |
