Result · Chester · Saturday 25 July 2026
1:53 Chester result: Al Maslool wins the Midsummer Meeting Handicap Stakes
Class 51m4½f flatGoing Good10 ranTime 2m 38.89sWinner's prize £7,731
Favourite Al Maslool won the 1:53 at Chester on Saturday 25 July 2026, beating Risk Averse Rebel by length. Ridden by Jason Watson for trainer William Haggas, the three-year-old was sent off at 5/2 and covered the 1m4½f on good ground in 2m 38.89s. Mr Moonshine was a further ¼ length back in third at 9/2.
1:53 Chester full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Al Maslool (GB) 3yo · 9-4 · p |
Jason Watson William Haggas | — | 5/2FAV | 66 |
| 2 |
Risk Averse Rebel (IRE) 3yo · 8-2 |
Grace McEntee Gary Hanmer | l | 12/1 | 49 |
| 3 |
Mr Moonshine (IRE) 3yo · 9-4 |
Oisin Orr Richard & Peter Fahey | ¼ l | 9/2 | 66 |
| 4 |
Grey Fable (IRE) 6yo · 9-8 · t |
Ray Dawson Karl Thornton | ½ l | 11/2 | 59 |
| 5 |
Ottoman (IRE) 4yo · 9-9 · b |
David Probert Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | 6½ l | 9/1 | 60 |
| 6 |
Yokkell (IRE) 7yo · 9-13 · p |
Edward Greatrex Adrian Wintle | ½ l | 4/1 | 64 |
| 7 |
Sisterandbrother (GB) 8yo · 9-9 · hp · claim 5lb |
Taryn Langley Joey Ramsden | 1¾ l | 9/1 | 65 |
| 8 |
Imperial Trooper (IRE) 4yo · 10-2 |
George Wood Jennie Candlish | 3 l | 25/1 | 67 |
| 9 |
Kindly Queen (IRE) 3yo · 9-3 · p |
Jason Hart Christopher Kellett | 4¾ l | 66/1 | 65 |
| 10 |
Return With Gold (IRE) 4yo · 10-2 |
Harry Russell Ollie Pears | 1 l | 33/1 | 67 |
Chester 1:53 returns
Tote win£3.50Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.60 £3.70 £1.70Per £1 stake
Exacta£38.901st and 2nd in order
CSF£34.87Computer straight forecast
Tricast£131.411st, 2nd and 3rd in order
Trifecta£246.901st, 2nd and 3rd in order
1:53 Chester result: FAQs
Who won the 1:53 at Chester on Saturday 25 July 2026?
Al Maslool, ridden by Jason Watson and trained by William Haggas, at a starting price of 5/2.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Al Maslool won as the 5/2 favourite.
What was the winning time?
2m 38.89s over 1m4½f on good ground.
