Chester Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 10th May 2023
There were 37 Races on Wednesday 10th May 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Kelso, 7 races at Chester, 7 races at Fontwell, 8 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Wednesday 10th May 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(11) Ziggy's Phoenix 2.25/1, Confirmed promise of her debut when winning 6-runner novice event at Ripon (5f, soft) 20 days ago, pushed out. May well do better and has landed the inside stall. Soft-ground win at Ripon on second start; high in calculations granted similar going.
10
2nd (10) (3.5/1 +13%) Ziggy's Dream
3.5
3.5/1(+13%)
(10) Ziggy's Dream 3.5/1, £24,000 yearling, Inns of Court filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5.5f winner No More Regrets and 5f winner Seeingisbelieving. Dam 9f/9.4f winner out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner Shifting Place. Heavily backed and justified that support in 5-runner maiden at Doncaster 11 days ago. Will improve. Won going away on soft ground at Doncaster; very appealing if the surface is similar.
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3rd (2) (5/1 +0%) Balon D'Or
5
5/1(+0%)
(2) Balon D'Or 5/1, Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Broken Stones so he's bred to be sharp and he certainly knew what was required when landing 8-runner novice at Musselburgh last month. That race has worked out well so lots to like, aside from stall 11. Form of Musselburgh win has substance; represents locally based connections; respected.
9
4th (9) (11/1 +0%) Tierney
11
11/1(+0%)
(9) Tierney 11/1, Foaled May 6. €50,000 foal, 115,000 gns yearling, Mehmas filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including Spanish 7f winner El Sokhna. Highly respected on debut. 115,000gns yearling; interesting newcomer for local yard that also runs Balon D'Or.
1
5th (1) (14/1 +44%) Myconian
14
14/1(+44%)
(1) Myconian 14/1, Magna Grecia colt looked sharp when winning 13-runner newcomers race at Saint-Cloud, responding to pressure when tackled. Failed badly to back that up at Musselburgh 10 days ago. Won in France on debut then held at Musselburgh; faces tougher task on these terms.
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6th (8) (10/1 +38%) She's Smart
10
10/1(+38%)
(8) She's Smart 10/1, Isn't the biggest but left debut form well behind when third at Newmarket 3 weeks ago. Repeat of that will see her involved for a yard with a fair record in this. Clear promise in both runs, finishing third at Newmarket latest; frame possibilities.
5
7th (5) (14/1 +36%) John Steed
14
14/1(+36%)
(5) John Steed 14/1, Fared best of the newcomers when second of 8 in maiden at Bath (5f, soft) on debut 9 days ago, not given overly-hard time once chance of winning had gone. Expected to build on that but stall 10 isn't ideal. Promising second at Bath last week; connections won this race in 2022; shortlisted.
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8th (7) (25/1 +0%) Alfa Moonstone
25
25/1(+0%)
(7) Alfa Moonstone 25/1, Foaled March 22. 28,000 gns yearling, Havana Grey filly. Sister to 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Girl Magic and half-sister to 1¼m winner Thunor. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs). 28,000gns yearling; sister to a 5f/6f 2yo winner; one of two newcomers in the field.
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9th (6) (9/1 -20%) Parkside Boy
9
9/1(-20%)
(6) Parkside Boy 9/1, Dam was a precocious type and he made the perfect start in 4-runner race at Dundalk last month. Encounters different conditions here but he's open to progress. Turned over an odds-on Ballydoyle colt at Dundalk; this Irish challenger is interesting.
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10th (4) (300/1 -200%) Dandy Fitz
300
300/1(-200%)
(4) Dandy Fitz 300/1, Dandy Man colt. Brother to 6f winner Theotherside and half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 7f Starboy and 7f winner Fat Gladiator. Dam winner up to 8.4f (including at 2 yrs). Little short-term promise starting out at Ripon. Trailed home last of six in the Ripon race won by Ziggy's Phoenix.
3
11th (3) (28/1 +15%) Dan Dee Prince
28
28/1(+15%)
(3) Dan Dee Prince 28/1, Hails from quite a talented family and offered something to work on when third of 7 in novice event at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) on debut 16 days ago. Open to progress, but he certainly needs to. Showed ability at Pontefract but recorded only a modest RPR; others preferred.
LTO Selection:
13:30 Chester Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
A game winner on his racecourse debut over this trip at Musselburgh last month, Balon D'or can go well despite the rise in class, but JOHN STEED shades the vote. The son of Inns Of Court made a promising start to his racing career when filling the runner-up spot at Bath earlier this month and he can go one place better with improvement forthcoming. Parkside Boy and Ziggy's Phoenix add further spice to the race.
Backing any horse drawn on the outside here is risky, but BALON D'OR appeals as being the most talented of these with his debut win at Musselburgh proving to be strong form. At the forecast prices, it's well worth siding with him to overcome stall 11, with the Middleham Park duo Ziggy's Phoenix and Ziggy's Dream the main dangers.
With the weather forecast in their favour, the soft-ground winners ZIGGY'S DREAM and Ziggy's Phoenix are particularly appealing.
(1) Michaela's Boy 8/1, Useful 5f winner who wasn't disgraced when fourth of 9 in conditions event at Newcastle (6f, 50/1) 33 days ago. Shortlisted back in handicap company. Turf debut win on good; improved on AW since; excuses this year; soft ground query.
5
1st (5) (12/1 -33%) Danger Alert
12
12/1(-33%)
(5) Danger Alert 12/1, Already a dual 5f/6f AW winner this year at Wolverhampton and Kempton. Came in last of 9 in Newcastle conditions event last time but is the sort to bounce back. Acts on soft/heavy; both wins on AW (5f/6f) but ran poorly at Newcastle on latest.
11
2nd (11) (2.75/1 +31%) Jer Batt
2.75
2.75/1(+31%)
(11) Jer Batt 2.75/1, Much improved for his current yard and he easily made it 2-3 in apprentice handicap at Musselburgh (5f, soft) 10 days ago. Escapes a penalty here so is very much the one to beat. Big step forward for new yard; unpenalised for wide-margin 5f win latest but drawn widest.
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3rd (3) (11/1 +31%) Kerdos
11
11/1(+31%)
(3) Kerdos 11/1, Landed a Haydock maiden and Windsor minor event last autumn and made pleasing return when close second in handicap at Lingfield. Saw too much daylight when only eighth in 6f Newmarket handicap last time so worth another chance. Strong finish when winning both 6f starts as 2yo; faded latest; first 5f run; wide draw.
8
4th (8) (4/1 +20%) Seantrabh
4
4/1(+20%)
(8) Seantrabh 4/1, Off the mark at third attempt when making all in 5f minor event at Catterick in October. Gelded and resumed with solid fourth of 13 to Democracy Dilemma in 5f handicap at Thirsk 18 days ago. Considered. Front-runs; useful 2yo; made all on soft on final start; better for reappearance; bold bid.
6
5th (6) (10/1 +29%) Carmela
10
10/1(+29%)
(6) Carmela 10/1, Dual 5f winner at Yarmouth and Carlisle early last summer before posting good eighth in Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot. Limitations seemingly exposed twice after though and needs to hit the ground running on her handicap debut after 7 months off. Good early 2yo form at 5f; likely to find this on the sharp side back from break.
10
6th (10) (28/1 -12%) Betweenthesticks
28
28/1(-12%)
(10) Betweenthesticks 28/1, Three-time 5f winner last season who resumed from 6 months off with an encouraging fourth in 5f Nottingham handicap last month. Cheekpieces go on. Likely contender. Turf wins at about 5f on soft/good to soft; low-key return last month.
9
7th (9) (22/1 -22%) Knebworth
22
22/1(-22%)
(9) Knebworth 22/1, Bagged 3 wins last year and posted respectable fourth at Lingfield (6f, AW) on his reappearance. Only ninth back on turf at Newmarket last time though so needs to get back on track. All 3 wins on Polytrack, at 5f and 6f; not yet shown the same aptitude for turf.
4
8th (4) (3.5/1 +42%) Democracy Dilemma
3.5
3.5/1(+42%)
(4) Democracy Dilemma 3.5/1, C&D winner who posted a career best when landing 13-runner handicap at Thirsk (5f, heavy, 9/2) 18 days ago. Not taken lightly despite a 5 lb rise. Made all over C&D at this meeting last year; soft ground suited when 5f winner latest.
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9th (7) (66/1 -100%) Huberts Dream
66
66/1(-100%)
(7) Huberts Dream 66/1, Completed a hat-trick in straightforward fashion in 6f Lingfield handicap in December. Not added to the tally since, though, and yet to really prove himself on turf. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Made all in first 3 AW handicaps (7f/6f); different conditions back on turf.
2
10th (2) (5.5/1 +8%) Squealer
5.5
5.5/1(+8%)
(2) Squealer 5.5/1, Dual 5f winner at York and Beverley in September. Signed off with a solid sixth in Cornwallis Stakes at Newmarket (5f) so he's not discounted on his handicap debut/return. Quite progressive 2yo at about 5f; lacks a run; first attempt on ground slower than good.
LTO Selection:
14:05 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
JER BATT steps up in class following a facile success over this distance at Musselburgh in an apprentice handicap last month, and he makes plenty of appeal off the same mark. The grade-dropping Squealer remains unexposed and can give the selection plenty to think about, while Democracy Dilemma has improved this year and also warrants a market check with Oisin Murphy doing the steering.
JER BATT hasn't looked back since joining David and Nicola Barron and escapes a penalty for his impressive Musselburgh success so is hard to oppose. C&D winner Democracy Dilemma appeals as the one to chase home the selection ahead of Betweenthesticks and Kerdos.
Jer Batt is way ahead of his mark but the widest draw is awkward here and preference is for soft-ground winner SEANTRABH (nap).
(6) Savethelastdance 0.73/1, Had a considerated introduction and improved appreciably to land a well-contested Leopardstown maiden 35 days ago. Stable has a terrific record in this race and she should take the beating. Form of Leopardstown success has been boosted; trainer has won this race seven times.
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2nd (8) (6/1 +67%) There's The Door
6
6/1(+67%)
(8) There's The Door 6/1, Useful filly who stepped up on her juvenile form when readily landing a Doncaster handicap last month. Worth a try at this level but others probably have a bit more potential. Emphatic success in Doncaster handicap on seasonal debut, recording a useful figure.
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3rd (4) (25/1 +0%) Ermesinde
25
25/1(+0%)
(4) Ermesinde 25/1, Winning debut at Lingfield in February and not disgraced despite being beaten at odds on under a penalty there 44 days ago. Faces a stiff task here, however. Both starts on AW; still unexposed but faces a much harder task on turf debut.
1
4th (1) (14/1 -17%) Sirona
14
14/1(-17%)
(1) Sirona 14/1, Won two of her first three starts last year and, although she was underwhelming on her final outing, she's bred to be suited by middle distances and could be seen to good effect under a positive ride at a track that often favours such tactics. Disappointing on final 2yo start but progressive otherwise; may still have more to offer.
2
5th (2) (7/1 -17%) Ashtanga
7
7/1(-17%)
(2) Ashtanga 7/1, Off the mark at the second attempt in maiden at Nottingham 7 months ago, only needing to be pushed out. Pedigree suggests she will be suited by this far, so not a forlorn hope on seasonal debut. Made all for clearcut success at Nottingham last time out; open to further improvement.
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6th (3) (16/1 +0%) Cite D'or
16
16/1(+0%)
(3) Cite D'or 16/1, Useful filly who was far from discredited when third at this level at Epsom recently. Now tried in cheekpieces but others have more scope for progress. Bounced back to form with 33-1 third at Epsom; however, she's comparatively exposed.
9
7th (9) (40/1 -43%) Wintercrack
40
40/1(-43%)
(9) Wintercrack 40/1, Confirmed previous encouragement to open her account at the third attempt in an 11-runner maiden at Leicester 11 days ago. Open to further improvement but this is probably too much of a step up at this stage. Made all in Leicester maiden last time; this race is much harder.
7
|PU| (7) (8/1 +27%) Sisyphus Strength
8
8/1(+27%)
(7) Sisyphus Strength 8/1, Showed promise on debut and left that bare form behind when seeing off 8 rivals in a 1m Nottingham maiden in the autumn. Only fourth in a listed event at Newmarket when last seen 6 months ago but should make a better 3yo and the longer trip shouldn't be an issue. Fourth in Listed event at Newmarket on final 2yo run; could go well again.
LTO Selection:
14:40 Chester Listed (Class 1) 11f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
1st: 0.63/1 (6) SAVETHELASTDANCE 2nd: 11/1 (7) SISYPHUS STRENGTH 3rd: 18/1 (8) THERE'S THE DOOR
SAVETHELASTDANCE stormed to the head of the Epsom Oaks market when making most of the running on her return to action at Leopardstown. The form of that victory has been boosted in no uncertain terms, with both the runner-up and third going in impressively since, and the daughter of Galileo can give Aidan O'Brien his eighth taste of Cheshire Oaks glory. Ashtanga could give her some competition for the lead, having made every post a winning one on the second of two juvenile appearances at Nottingham. Sirona flopped in Listed company at Pontefract but struck at that level in Germany previously.
SAVETHELASTDANCE relished the longer trip when landing a maiden at Leopardstown on just her second career outing and, with this extra distance set to bring further progress, she makes plenty of appeal. Luckin Brew is the main danger provided she sees out the longer trip, and Sirona is one of several others who can't be completely dismissed.
Promising SAVETHELASTDANCE is taken to enhance Aidan O'Brien's excellent record in this race. Sirona is feared most.
(2) Arrest 0.91/1, Most progressive juvenile who scored twice over 1m before head second to Dubai Mile (Adelaide River 6 lengths back in third) in Criterium de Saint-Cloud on final start. This son of Frankel should stay 1½m and looks the one to beat on his seasonal return. Ahead of Adelaide River in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud on final 2yo run; sets a smart standard.
1
2nd (1) (2.25/1 +36%) Adelaide River
2.25
2.25/1(+36%)
(1) Adelaide River 2.25/1, Winning debut on AW last summer and placed 3 times at Group level in the autumn, although he was 6 lengths adrift of the reopposing Arrest in Criterium de Saint-Cloud on final start. Top Irish stable has outstanding record in this. Behind Arrest at Saint-Cloud but can do better; trainer has won this race ten times.
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3rd (5) (6/1 -20%) Hadrianus
6
6/1(-20%)
(5) Hadrianus 6/1, AW maiden winner in Decmber who was much improved when ¾-length second of 5 to Epictetus in 1¼m Epsom listed race on his reappearance 15 days ago. This longer trip should play to his strengths. Looks capable of even better. Good second in the Blue Riband Trial at Epsom on reappearance; should improve further.
3
4th (3) (16/1 +0%) Duke Of Oxford
16
16/1(+0%)
(3) Duke Of Oxford 16/1, Winner of 2 AW novices this spring, looking very useful when scoring by a wide margin over this trip at Wolverhampton last month. Takes a jump in class now switching to the turf but he's an exciting prospect. Successful in a couple of AW novice events; promising but this race is much harder.
4
5th (4) (14/1 +65%) Galactic Jack
14
14/1(+65%)
(4) Galactic Jack 14/1, Goodwood maiden winner last autumn but his limitations have seemingly been exposed at Group 3/listed level at Newmarket since. The step up to 1½m needs to spark big improvement. Limitations have been somewhat exposed in two runs since Goodwood win.
LTO Selection:
15:15 Chester Group 3 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
1st Place: 0.73/1 (2) ARREST 2nd Place: 5/1 (5) HADRIANUS 3rd Place: 3.5/1 (1) ADELAIDE RIVER
Aidan O'Brien has a remarkable record at this prestigious three-day fixture and relies on Adelaide River (third) in his bid to land this Group 3 for the eleventh time. However, the son of Australia has six lengths to make up on ARREST (second) based on their encounter in last year's Criterium de Saint-Cloud and, with Frankie Dettori booked, the John & Thady Gosden colt looks the one to side with. Hadrianus heads the remainder.
ARREST went close at Group 1 level on his final 2-y-o start and sets a good standard for the rest to aim at. Hadrianus shaped well behind another good prospect from the Gosden stable on his recent reappearance and may provide a bigger threat to the selection than Aidan O'Brien's Adelaide River.
The rematch between Arrest and Adelaide River could be a close one. An interesting alternative to that pair is HADRIANUS.
(4) Commander Straker 7/1, Off the mark at the third attempt in 5f Bath novice last May and fair third in the Woodcote at the Epsom Derby meeting on next start. Not seen since then but still worth a precautionary betting check now handicapping for the first time on return. Useful 2yo; off since last June but his connections target this meeting..
5
(5) (14/1 +13%) King's Crown
14
14/1(+13%)
(5) King's Crown 14/1, Won Thirsk maiden last May. Hasn't troubled the judge since but reappearance fifth of 14 at Newcastle does show he's trained on. Dropped only 1lb for his 4l defeat in a Newmarket handicap and others might be better in..
6
(6) (16/1 +0%) She's Centimental
16
16/1(+0%)
(6) She's Centimental 16/1, Progressive, taking record to 3-4 when striking on 6f Wolverhampton handicap debut/reappearance 29 days ago. The front 2 were nicely clear and she's likely still well treated after a 5 lb rise. The stumbling block is stall 13. On the upgrade but might do well to bring up the four-timer drawn wide on turf debut..
11
1st (11) (11/1 +21%) Radio Goo Goo
11
11/1(+21%)
(11) Radio Goo Goo 11/1, Finally opened her account when making all in 6f Wolverhampton novice in March. Respectable fifth of 12 in 6f Lingfield handicap since. This front-runner is well drawn to attack from stall 1. Effective on grass but unproven on a slow surface; others preferred despite good draw..
12
2nd (12) (22/1 -57%) Winter Crown
22
22/1(-57%)
(12) Winter Crown 22/1, Positive start for this yard, winning AW novice then second in Musselburgh handicap (both 5f). Likely capable of better again but he's been handed the outside stall here. Bumped into one at Musselburgh; can win more races but has a rotten draw here..
8
3rd (8) (2/1 +20%) Royal Dress
2
2/1(+20%)
(8) Royal Dress 2/1, Improved again to make it fourth time lucky in 6f Doncaster novice on reappearance 12 days ago. Has the services of Ryan Moore now handicapping for the first time and she's well drawn in 3. Major player. Could easily be well treated for this handicap debut and the draw has been kind..
14
4th (14) (22/1 -100%) Tasever
22
22/1(-100%)
(14) Tasever 22/1, Fair maiden. Good 4 lengths second second of 8 in handicap at Beverley (5f, soft) on reappearance 9 days ago. Return to 6f in his favour. Could figure from the 4 box. Squeezed out at the start before running on encouragingly at Beverley; back to 6f here..
2
5th (2) (5/1 +33%) California Gem
5
5/1(+33%)
(2) California Gem 5/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year and returned with solid third of 7 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, heavy) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces now applied and likely to be in the mix again from a handy draw. Well drawn for one who can lead and ability to cope with conditions will count for a lot..
9
6th (9) (9/1 +18%) Kessaar Power
9
9/1(+18%)
(9) Kessaar Power 9/1, Drew a blank in 6 outings for Stan Moore at 2 but different proposition for new yard, winning 6f handicaps at Chelmsford and Yarmouth this spring. Respected now bidding for the hat-trick. Hat-trick seeker; 4lb higher in a loftier grade here and could have been better drawn..
1
7th (1) (10/1 +17%) Frankness
10
10/1(+17%)
(1) Frankness 10/1, Frankel filly who landed a pair of novice events over 7f here last summer. Not up to pattern level in her 2 subsequent outings but retains potential with her sights lowered. Raced keenly in the 7f Nell Gwyn on reappearance and now tries sprinting. Draw could have been kinder. Dual course winner making handicap/sprinting debut; stall 12 spells danger..
3
8th (3) (5.5/1 +31%) Lakota Blue
5.5
5.5/1(+31%)
(3) Lakota Blue 5.5/1, Dual scorer at 2 and all the sharper for his reappearance when adding to his tally at Ripon (6f, heavy) 11 days ago. Should remain competitive up 4 lb . High in the weights following a 4lb rise but should give his running..
7
9th (7) (20/1 +20%) Minnesota Lad
20
20/1(+20%)
(7) Minnesota Lad 20/1, Scored in maiden company at Beverley last summer but didn't make a significant impact in 2 handicaps later in the year. First run for 6 months. Others are more obvious. Well held in both his nurseries; could be open to some improvement now gelded..
13
10th (13) (150/1 -127%) Corinthian Kid
150
150/1(-127%)
(13) Corinthian Kid 150/1, Fair performer at 2 for Jonathan Portman, winning 6f Windsor maiden and placed in handicaps on AW. Well beaten in 2 comeback runs on AW at the start of the year, though, and now with a new yard. Others are much more obvious. Form dipped through the winter and she changed hands for only £2,500; opposable..
10
11th (10) (50/1 -100%) Macho Mania
50
50/1(-100%)
(10) Macho Mania 50/1, Promise when runner-up in 6f novices on first 2 starts. Below par at Wolverhampton on third start but could get back on track now handicapping for local yard which won this race last year. Also visored first time. Draw not ideal. Needs checking in the market with a visor added for handicap debut..
LTO Selection:
15:45 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
1st: 7.5/1 (2) CALIFORNIA GEM 2nd: 2.5/1 (8) ROYAL DRESS 3rd: 8/1 (3) LAKOTA BLUE
COMMANDER STRAKER is taken to handle the idiosyncrasies of the task ahead and appeals most from stall five. The son of Kodi Bear impressed when making all in a decent novice stakes at Bath on his penultimate start and could well have a lot more to offer now he steps into handicap company after a respectable third-placed finish in the Woodcote at Epsom. Royal Dress and Lakota Blue head the list of dangers.
ROYAL DRESS should have more to offer on the back of her comfortable Doncaster reappearance success and, from a handy inside stall, can strike on handicap debut under Ryan Moore. Kessaar Power is likely to go well as he bids to make it 3-3 for new trainer Kevin Philippart de Foy. Well-drawn pair California Gem and Radio Goo Goo are others to consider.
The suggestion is TASEVER, who was always on the back foot after getting squeezed out early on his reappearance but he ran on strongly.
(1) Amleto 3.5/1, Left debut effort behind when fourth of 14 in minor event (18/1) at Kempton (8f) in November. Bred to appreciate this longer trip and merits consideration on return. Gelded since last seen. A work in progress at two and now gelded; could yet be quite smart..
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2nd (6) (80/1 -60%) Paddy The Squire
80
80/1(-60%)
(6) Paddy The Squire 80/1, Posted promising fourth at Southwell on racecourse bow in January. May have been unsuited by testing conditions when well beaten at Doncaster since but has plenty to find on form nonetheless. Had wind operation. Encouraging debut but tailed off on heavy last time and had a wind op since..
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3rd (8) (1.2/1 +40%) Shadow Dance
1.2
1.2/1(+40%)
(8) Shadow Dance 1.2/1, Made plenty of appeal on paper and duly posted promising second of 5 in minor event (11/2) at Windsor (10f, heavy) on debut 16 days ago, running on. Should have more to offer and is shortlisted. Stayed on nicely from off the pace to be second of five runners at Windsor (1m2f, soft)..
3
4th (3) (8.5/1 +39%) Gifted Angel
8.5
8.5/1(+39%)
(3) Gifted Angel 8.5/1, Respectable efforts both starts this term, latest when third of 8 in handicap at Epsom (8.5f, heavy) 15 days ago. Lacks potential of some of his rivals here, though. Exposed maiden who is now 0-11 and was no better for the visor fitted at Epsom (1m, soft)..
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5th (7) (3.33/1 +67%) Scintillante
3.33
3.33/1(+67%)
(7) Scintillante 3.33/1, Scopey sort who acquitted himself well in both starts last year, latest when third of 14 in minor event at Kempton (8f) in November. Type to do better in 2023. Showed more in second run as a juvenile when a never-dangerous third over 1m at Kempton..
10
6th (10) (100/1 +0%) Twoforthegutter
100
100/1(+0%)
(10) Twoforthegutter 100/1, No impact on Nottingham maiden debut 7 months ago and faces a stiff task on reappearance here. Gelded since last seen. Gelded since finishing tailed off over Nottingham's extended 1m (soft) last October..
2
7th (2) (9/1 +10%) El Jasor
9
9/1(+10%)
(2) El Jasor 9/1, Much improved on second start last month, keeping on well when second of 7 in minor event at Windsor (10f, heavy) 23 days ago. Likely more to come yet. Very green in one run last season and showed plenty more at Windsor (1m2f, soft)..
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8th (9) (40/1 +60%) Trickytrickytricky
40
40/1(+60%)
(9) Trickytrickytricky 40/1, €40,000 yearling, Fast Company gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 1¼m-13.3f winner Kings Fete and useful 6f-9f winner Gymkhana. Dam 1¼m-1½m winner. Faces a stiff task on debut. Big ask to win around here first time out..
LTO Selection:
16:20 Chester Maiden (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Based on the summary, it is difficult to confidently predict which horse will finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. However, some horses to consider as potential contenders are 2/1 (8) SHADOW DANCE, 2/1 (11) VAGUELY ROYAL, 9/1 (1) AMLETO, 10/1 (2) EL JASOR, and 8/1 (4) LUNATICK. 14/1 (5) MUIR WOOD may also be a strong competitor but may need to run his best race yet to contend. 50/1 (6) PADDY THE SQUIRE and 100/1 (9) TRICKYTRICKYTRICKY are less likely to be in the top three based on their recent form and pedigree. 100/1 (10) TWOFORTHEGUTTER is also unlikely to contend given his lack of impact in his maiden debut and the stiff task he faces on reappearance.
VAGUELY ROYAL made a promising debut at Yarmouth last September, when he finished third over 1m. A step up in trip should suit the son of Galileo and he may be the answer to this maiden. Shadow Dance, who hit the woodwork at Windsor last month, must feature prominently in calculations. El Jasor occupied the same position there 23 days ago and is another to be interested in.
Plenty of potential improvers here, including SHADOW DANCE, who should have learnt plenty from last month's encouraging Windsor debut. He gets the nod. Vaguely Royal and Amleto are feared most in a race which should throw up plenty of future winners.
Roger Varian's SHADOW DANCE has the benefit of a recent run and that Windsor effort was full of positives.
(2) Hodler 8.5/1, Progressive form as a 3-y-o, winning 3 times over 7f and runner-up on final 2 starts of that campaign at Epsom and Newmarket. Perhaps shouldn't be judged too harshly on what he's shown so far this season but likely to find one or two too good all the same. Improved in 7f handicaps last year and has won on soft; not yet back to peak form in 2023.
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2nd (4) (7/1 +42%) Gorak
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(4) Gorak 7/1, Hit the crossbar twice on the AW earlier this year prior to resuming winning ways at Doncaster (7f, heavy) last month. Excuses next time but latest odds-on reverse at Leicester isn't so easy to forgive and looks vulnerable now new mark has kicked in. Impressive over 7f on soft in April; stiffer weights task now but unexposed on soft.
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3rd (8) (4/1 -14%) Paws For Thought
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(8) Paws For Thought 4/1, Made a winning reappearance here in 2021 and nearly repeated the dose on return last season when nailed on the line in this corresponding race. Resumes on a 3 lb lower mark this time round and he's high on the shortlist. Good record here; touched off on reappearance in this race last year (soft); now 3lb lower.
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4th (9) (7/1 -40%) Broken Spear
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(9) Broken Spear 7/1, Winless last year but made a timely return to form when narrowly outpointed by an in-form rival (pair clear) at Leicester (6f, heavy) recently. Landed this off 5 lb higher in 2021 (and fourth in last year's renewal) and should go well from the plum draw if breaking on terms. Often slowly away; won this in 2021; never involved when 4th in 2022; capable of a big run.
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5th (1) (6.5/1 -30%) Another Batt
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(1) Another Batt 6.5/1, Drew a blank last season but generally acquitted himself well and shaped as though his turn could be near when keeping on into fourth in a 13-runner Ripon handicap (1m, heavy) recently. Encountered traffic problems that day and while stall 11 isn't ideal, he's not ruled out off this career-low mark. Course winner with strong handicap form on soft; well handicapped; could go very well.
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6th (7) (10/1 +55%) Maysong
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(7) Maysong 10/1, Consistent sort who was better than ever when resuming winning ways at Redcar (1m, heavy) last month. By no means disgraced when third off this mark in a higher-grade Leicester handicap last time but stall 13 could prove to be a stumbling block. In very good form at 1m; stiff task latest; this tight 7f asks a different question.
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7th (5) (33/1 -136%) Roundhay Park
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(5) Roundhay Park 33/1, Returned to form when striking at Pontefract in October and duly left low-key reappearance well behind when adding to his tally at Catterick (6f, soft) a fortnight ago. Has C&D winning form, too, but 7 lb rise for latest success may be enough to anchor him. In form; C&D winner off this mark in 2021 but rarely convinced over 7f since.
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8th (3) (10/1 -25%) Roman Dragon
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(3) Roman Dragon 10/1, All 3 career wins have been registered over 6f at this course, the latest off this mark last July. Appears to be pretty versatile ground-wise, stays this trip and goes well fresh but, on the downside, he's drawn widest of all. One of 3 representing the Hugo Palmer yard. All three wins at 6f here, including on soft; has C&D form; conserving energy a challenge.
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9th (10) (25/1 -56%) Roudemental
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(10) Roudemental 25/1, Largely creditable efforts on the AW during the winter and solid third of 10 at Newcastle (1m) in March. Good run of form came to a halt without usual tongue strap (refitted here) returned to turf at Doncaster last time and could do with the ground drying out (best turf form on good/good to firm). Sole turf win on good to firm; ground query and something to prove in first 7f handicap.
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10th (13) (6.5/1 +59%) Devasboy
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(13) Devasboy 6.5/1, Won twice for the Johnston team last year and not far off that level when runner-up at Windsor (1m, heavy) on penultimate start. However, nearer last than first at Ascot subsequently and likely to come up short once more. A win and a close 2nd from three course runs at about 7f; can go well back here.
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11th (11) (14/1 -17%) Mellys Flyer
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(11) Mellys Flyer 14/1, Got his head back in front at Wolverhampton (6f) on penultimate start but too free when only fifth of 7 off this 4 lb higher mark at Lingfield (AW) last week. Booking of Andrea Atzeni is a positive but others make more appeal all the same. Won over 7f in 2021 but trip stretches him; missed this race last because of soft ground.
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12th (6) (22/1 -22%) Oso Rapido
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(6) Oso Rapido 22/1, Rather up-and-down last season, his sole success of a busy 2022 campaign gained off this mark at Catterick (6f, good to firm) in July. Ought to strip fitter following recent reappearance spin over 5.5f at Wetherby but others make more appeal from a win point of view. Won 7f handicaps on good/good to firm; best form at 6f these days; ground query.
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14th (14) (22/1 -38%) He's A Gentleman
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22/1(-38%)
(14) He's A Gentleman 22/1, Belatedly opened his account off this mark at Lingfield (1m, AW) in September. However, ended 2020 on a downer and again below par on recent reappearance at Chelmsford, plus his record on turf stands at 0-10. Made all off this mark on AW in September; first run in 7f turf handicap; surface query.
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16:55 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
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1st: 3.5/1 (8) PAWS FOR THOUGHT 2nd: 5/1 (1) ANOTHER BATT 3rd: 5/1 (9) BROKEN SPEAR
BROKEN SPEAR attracted significant market support when filling the runner-up spot at Leicester 11 days ago. Tony Coyle's gelding would appear to have been primed with this contest in mind, having won it off a 5lb higher mark in 2021, and it would be no surprise were he to get back to winning ways. Another Batt is handicapped to go well and he must be considered despite the burden of top-weight. Roundhay Park might not be far away either.
PAWS FOR THOUGHT makes plenty of appeal off a mark 3 lb lower than when caught in the shadow of the post in this race 12 months ago. The 5-y-o signed off last season with a creditable effort in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Catterick, he goes well fresh/at this course (has won twice here) and, all in all, has plenty going for him. Broken Spear won this in 2021 and looks primed for another bold show having returned to form at Leicester recently, while Another Batt is also shortlisted.
Last year's runner-up Paws For Thought is dangerous but DEVASBOY also likes it here and showed signs of a revival of late.
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