Chester Races & Results Tomform Thursday 5th May 2022
There were 36 Races on Thursday 5th May 2022 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Worcester, 7 races at Chester, 8 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Tipperary, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 5th May 2022
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(7) Look Out Louis 2/1, Successful twice on turf last season (including here over 6f) and resumed progress in good style at Newcastle (5f) in January. Proved better than ever returned to turf when runner-up at Newmarket 3 weeks ago and, nicely drawn in stall 3, he's high on the shortlist.
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2nd (5) (6.5/1 +41%) Count D'orsay
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6.5/1(+41%)
(5) Count D'orsay 6.5/1, It's now nineteen runs since his last win but he did shape as if better for the run after 6 months off when fourth of 13 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, soft, 28/1) 24 days ago. Shortlisted but the draw could've been much kinder.
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3rd (3) (5/1 +9%) Night On Earth
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5/1(+9%)
(3) Night On Earth 5/1, Thriving on his racing on AW, supplementing his easy Kempton victory (5f) with another success from the front at Lingfield last month. Lost little in defeat back on turf when finishing a close third at Newmarket 3 weeks ago and should give another good account.
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4th (6) (6/1 +33%) Mokaatil
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6/1(+33%)
(6) Mokaatil 6/1, Won Epsom Dash in 2021 and back to winning ways returned to Epsom last month, running on strongly from off a good pace to lead in the closing stages. Shaped as if still in good form when a never-threatening third at Goodwood since and the visor goes back on.
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5th (2) (5/1 +29%) Sunday Sovereign
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5/1(+29%)
(2) Sunday Sovereign 5/1, C&D winner last August who might have needed the run after 6 months off when finishing down the field at Musselburgh last month. Down 2 lb and that outing should've blown away any cobwebs.
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6th (9) (7/1 +7%) Militia
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7/1(+7%)
(9) Militia 7/1, Dual Catterick scorer last year who shaped as if needing the run after 6 months off when sixth at Ripon last month. Should be much closer to form here and having landed the plum draw in stall 1, he may well have a say in proceedings.
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7th (10) (22/1 -22%) Bossipop
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(10) Bossipop 22/1, C&D winner who is now sixteen runs since his last win in 2021. Stepped up on reappearance when runner-up at Musselburgh 7 days ago and he's on a fair mark if able to build on that effort.
LTO Selection:
13:30 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
(5) Outgate 2.25/1, Outstrip colt who was successful twice as a 2-y-o, latterly from an 11 lb lower mark in a Haydock nursery (7f) in September. Smashing second on return at Newmarket (1m) in April and high on shortlist under Ryan Moore with good draw to work from.
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2nd (3) (2.5/1 -11%) Koy Koy
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2.5/1(-11%)
(3) Koy Koy 2.5/1, Acclamation colt who opened his account at the third attempt in a Newbury novice (7f) 7 months ago, well on top at the finish. Very much the sort to do better at 3yrs, so returns with solid claims from a handy draw.
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3rd (2) (8.5/1 +0%) My Little Tip
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8.5/1(+0%)
(2) My Little Tip 8.5/1, Ended 2-y-o campaign on the up, completing hat-trick of 7f nurseries at Catterick in September. Essentially proved too free when sixth of 7 on return at Newbury (7f) 18 days ago but that should have taken the freshness out of him.
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4th (9) (12/1 +40%) Spacer
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(9) Spacer 12/1, Confirmed promise of debut run when landing 7f Haydock novice in August, seeing it out well. Not disgraced at this venue next time but no threat in a soft-ground nursery at York (7.8f) on final start in October.
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5th (4) (6.5/1 +46%) Aleezdancer
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6.5/1(+46%)
(4) Aleezdancer 6.5/1, Dual soft ground novice winner (both at 5f) this time last year who ended the campaign with a career-best success in a Pontefract nursery (6f, soft) in October. Effective on quicker ground and type to do better still but the draw could have been kinder.
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6th (1) (18/1 -100%) Value Theory
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18/1(-100%)
(1) Value Theory 18/1, Confirmed debut promise when running out a good winner of a Newmarket novice (7f) last July prior to respectable efforts in pair of 7f Group 3 contests. Not disgraced on return/handicap debut at Musselburgh (1m) last month but her mark does demand a little more.
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7th (8) (22/1 -175%) Outside World
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(8) Outside World 22/1, All-the-way winner of small-field 6f novice/nursery contests last year and ran up to best when close-up fourth of 7 on return at Doncaster (1m) 5 days ago, granted run of the race. Should give another good account but likely to face plenty of competition up front.
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8th (7) (8/1 +33%) Bastogne
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8/1(+33%)
(7) Bastogne 8/1, Leicester maiden winner over 6f last June whose consistency was hard to knock in defeat thereafter, fourth in French listed race (7f) final start. Rare below-par display on AW return in February and the visor goes on now.
LTO Selection:
14:05 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 7.5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
(6) Star Of India 1.5/1, Typically well-bred Galileo colt who impressed when winning 7f Leopardstown maiden on debut. Looked in need of the run on his return in the Craven, not beaten far and improving in the process. That form has been well advertised and he's likely to progress further upped in trip. Leading claims.
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2nd (1) (5.5/1 +8%) Cresta
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5.5/1(+8%)
(1) Cresta 5.5/1, Debut winner last summer and better form in defeat at pattern level since, proving far too free in the Feilden Stakes (9f) on his return 3 weeks ago. Hood goes on and could have a bigger performance in him.
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3rd (5) (12/1 -100%) Sonny Liston
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12/1(-100%)
(5) Sonny Liston 12/1, From a good family and easily made a winning debut at Sandown last summer. Fair return in the Feilden Stakes (closely matched with Cresta) 10 months on, taking a strong hold and looking better for the run. Capable of better upped further in distance.
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4th (2) (6.5/1 +7%) Dubai Poet
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6.5/1(+7%)
(2) Dubai Poet 6.5/1, Won 7f Newbury contest in September and good third behind the 2000 Guineas winner in the Autumn Stakes next time. Fair return at Newcastle and could have more to offer this longer trip for last year's successful connections.
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5th (4) (3.5/1 +36%) Mr McCann
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3.5/1(+36%)
(4) Mr McCann 3.5/1, Booked a place in the Derby field with victory in extended 1m Epsom contest in September, his third win of a productive juvenile campaign. Bred to stay longer trip on return and not dismissed in first-time tongue tie, with James Doyle an eye-catching booking.
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6th (3) (7/1 +22%) Harrow
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7/1(+22%)
(3) Harrow 7/1, Did well at 2 yrs, getting a hat-trick up in Doncaster sales race in September. Back to form when second at Chelmsford (1m) 5 weeks ago but looking a bit exposed as he steps up in trip here.
LTO Selection:
14:40 Chester Listed (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
(1) Hamish 4.5/1, Most progressive at 3 yrs and not seen to best effect in the Hardwicke at Royal Ascot sole start at 4. Defied a 15-month absence (had a tendon injury) when edging out Hukum in September Stakes at Kempton. However, failed to build on that both starts since so not the easiest to assess at present.
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2nd (7) (9/1 +10%) Thunderous
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(7) Thunderous 9/1, Smart gelding who ran with credit in pattern company last season without managing to get his head in front. Shaped as if needing the run at Newbury on return and better expected now with blinkers re-fitted.
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3rd (3) (12/1 -20%) Alounak
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(3) Alounak 12/1, Smart gelding who was back to form when winning the Old Newton Cup at Haydock last summer and best effort that season when third off 108 in Ebor at York. Also runner-up to Invite in a listed event here (12.3f) in September.
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4th (5) (14/1 -17%) John Leeper
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14/1(-17%)
(5) John Leeper 14/1, Looked an exciting prospect when winning a listed race at Newmarket (12f, good to firm) a year ago but failed to live up to that promise after. Hood applied now stepping up in trip on return.
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5th (8) (0.91/1 +34%) Albaflora
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(8) Albaflora 0.91/1, Smart mare who bolted up in a C&D listed event at Ascot on return last year. Ended last season with good runner-up efforts in the Yorkshire Oaks and Group 1 Fillies' & Mares' Stakes at Ascot. The one to beat back down in class.
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6th (9) (9/1 -100%) Believe In Love
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9/1(-100%)
(9) Believe In Love 9/1, Landed Group 3 at Leopardstown (14f) last summer and only just edged out in Group 1 Prix de Royallieu at Longchamp in October. Excuses in Munich final start. Must be considered back down in class.
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7th (10) (16/1 -45%) Invite
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16/1(-45%)
(10) Invite 16/1, Useful filly who scored twice last season, including when beating Alounak in a listed event here (12f) in September. However, finished over 10 lengths behind Albaflora in Fillies' & Mares' Stakes at Ascot following month and down the field at Newbury on return.
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8th (4) (40/1 -43%) East Asia
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(4) East Asia 40/1, Useful gelding who did very well for this yard last season, winning 4 times, and produced a career best when second in a Group 3 at Meydan (14f) in February. Stiff task in Group 2 there (2m) following month and plenty to find here on balance.
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9th (2) (66/1 +34%) Adrian
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66/1(+34%)
(2) Adrian 66/1, Smart performer in Germany, successful in listed race at Cologne on return last season and Group 3 Furstenberg-Rennen at Hoppegarten final start in July. Sold from H. Grewe €110,000 following month. Career best required to make a winning British debut.
LTO Selection:
15:10 Chester Group 3 (Class 1) 13f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
(13) Pride Of America 3/1, Failed to progress for previous yard and missed last year but firmly back on track for new stable, scoring on back of wind op at Newcastle in March prior to a good second at Pontefract (10f, heavy) last month. Can go well again.
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2nd (4) (14/1 -27%) Desert Emperor
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14/1(-27%)
(4) Desert Emperor 14/1, Three-time winner on AW late last year (all around 12f) who has roved ultra-consistent in defeat subsequently, beaten only by a steadily-progressive sort at Wolverhampton latest. Should continue in form back on turf.
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3rd (3) (33/1 -136%) Enigmatic
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33/1(-136%)
(3) Enigmatic 33/1, Landed a gamble at Pontefract in September and he arrives having run right up to best when third on return at Newmarket (1m) 3 weeks ago, a shade fresh and headed last ½f. Worth another crack at this longer trip and booking of Doyle a plus.
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4th (9) (25/1 -14%) Restorer
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25/1(-14%)
(9) Restorer 25/1, Dual C&D winner who ran well when placed in a couple of AW handicaps at up to 2m this spring. However, losing run is mounting up and he never figured on back of a slow start at Ripon (12f) 12 days ago. Visor refitted.
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5th (5) (10/1 +38%) Aasheq
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10/1(+38%)
(5) Aasheq 10/1, Fairly useful 10f winner at his best who highlighted he retains plenty of his old ability on back of an 18-month absence when fifth of 8 at Ripon (1m) 12 days ago. Step back up in trip a plus if this relative quick turnaround doesn't come too quick.
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6th (6) (28/1 +15%) The Kodi Kid
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28/1(+15%)
(6) The Kodi Kid 28/1, Dual winner for Andrew Balding (including here). Solid enough start for new yard in couple of course handicaps during the autumn and whilst he likely needed Newbury return effort 3 weeks ago, his present mark does demand more. Up in trip.
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7th (8) (8/1 +43%) Group One Power
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8/1(+43%)
(8) Group One Power 8/1, Responded well to change of tactics when making all on return at Epsom (12f) last spring. Placed on 4 of his 6 starts thereafter last year but did end the campaign below best and he never figured on his reappearance at Chelmsford 3 weeks ago.
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8th (10) (9/1 -38%) Enfranchise
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9/1(-38%)
(10) Enfranchise 9/1, Pontefract maiden winner (1m) who has enjoyed a productive winter on AW, going in again at Chelmsford (10f) in February. Posted best effort yet when second at Brighton (10f) 9 days ago and she's worth a look from same mark.
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9th (12) (50/1 +0%) Lunar Jet
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50/1(+0%)
(12) Lunar Jet 50/1, Well treated on his best form and made an encouraging reappearance when a never-nearer sixth of 12 at Doncaster (10.2f) during late March. However, bulk of his victories have come on ground softer than good.
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10th (2) (14/1 -40%) Sarvan
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14/1(-40%)
(2) Sarvan 14/1, Ended 2021 out of sorts but this 5-y-o has been resurgent on AW in recent months, landing back-to-back Lingfield handicaps (10f). Effective on turf and clearly in good heart but revised mark gives him little wriggle room.
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11th (7) (2.5/1 +25%) Pride Of Priory
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2.5/1(+25%)
(7) Pride Of Priory 2.5/1, Low-mileage son of Pivotal who confirmed previous promise when landing a Ripon maiden (9.7f) in August. Readily followed up when accounting for sole rival on handicap bow at Haydock (10.5f) in September and he's of interest here with more to come.
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12th (1) (11/1 -83%) Diderot
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11/1(-83%)
(1) Diderot 11/1, Acquired for 90,000 gns by present connections and improved to double career tally at Chelmsford (1m) in January. Solid placed efforts on AW on 3 of his 4 starts since and possible he can replicate the improvement showed back on turf now. Up in trip.
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13th (11) (28/1 -40%) Fairmac
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28/1(-40%)
(11) Fairmac 28/1, Tough front runner who hasn't been at his best in 2 starts upon returning to action this spring, albeit ridden too aggressively when fifth of 8 at Epsom (19f) latest. Still, he's not discounted for each-way purposes.
LTO Selection:
15:40 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
(2) Democracy Dilemma 5.5/1, Foaled April 10. £72,000 yearling, Cotai Glory colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 5f/6f winner Angel Alexander and 2-y-o 5f winner Mighty Spirit. Twice-raced colt. Second of 5 in minor event (6/1) at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Visor on 1st time.
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2nd (6) (3/1 +33%) Self Praise
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3/1(+33%)
(6) Self Praise 3/1, Foaled February 3. €14,000 foal, 37,000 gns yearling, Twilight Son colt. Half-brother to winner up to 7.4f Foden. Fourth of 6 in maiden (9/2) at Doncaster (5f, good) on debut 5 days ago, slowly away. Should have more to offer.
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3rd (1) (2.75/1 +50%) Blatant
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2.75/1(+50%)
(1) Blatant 2.75/1, Foaled February 15. 20,000 gns yearling, Brazen Beau colt. Dam unraced out of smart 10.4f-1½m winner Savanne, won French Group 3 event. Twice-raced colt. 11/8, much better effort when second of 4 in minor event at Kempton (5f) 17 days ago.
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4th (4) (3/1 +14%) Explicit
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3/1(+14%)
(4) Explicit 3/1, Foaled February 18. 30,000 gns yearling, Expert Eye colt. Half-brother to winner up to 6.5f Kindred Spirit. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner who should have stayed 1m. Promising type. Second of 6 in minor event at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft, 13/2) on debut 19 days ago. May well do better.
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5th (9) (33/1 +0%) Let's Have A Flyer
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33/1(+0%)
(9) Let's Have A Flyer 33/1, Foaled April 15. 20,000 gns foal, £51,000 yearling, Camacho filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 6f winner Bastogne and half-sister to 5.7f-7.5f winner Kourvoisier.
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6th (3) (6.5/1 +35%) Estate
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6.5/1(+35%)
(3) Estate 6.5/1, Foaled May 11. 22,000 gns yearling, 80,000 gns 2-y-o, Showcasing colt. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner out of smart 5f/6f (including at 2 yrs) winner Rose Blossom. Draw could have been kinder on debut.
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7th (10) (125/1 -89%) Majil
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125/1(-89%)
(10) Majil 125/1, Foaled March 1. £48,000 yearling, Mehmas filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart 6f winner Spycatcher and winner up to 1m Reel Bizzy. Dam maiden. 16/1, last of 5 in minor event at Ripon (5f, heavy) on debut 21 days ago, very slowly away.
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8th (5) (14/1 +44%) Mr Postman
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14/1(+44%)
(5) Mr Postman 14/1, Foaled February 19. 10,000 gns yearling, Bated Breath colt. Dam, third at 10.5f in France, half-sister to smart 1¼m-2m winner (stayed 21.7f) Aajel.
LTO Selection:
16:15 Chester Maiden (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
(2) Temple Of Artemis 2.25/1, Encouraging return in 10f Leopardstown maiden and bred to be better than his opening mark now having stamina drawn out further.
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2nd (3) (10/1 +0%) Mr Alan
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10/1(+0%)
(3) Mr Alan 10/1, Won 1m Ayr maiden at 2 yrs when also fourth in listed race in France. Struggled on return/handicap debut at Newmarket, his mark looking stiff. Upped further in trip.
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3rd (6) (3/1 +14%) Trojan Horse
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3/1(+14%)
(6) Trojan Horse 3/1, Redcar (9f) winner in the autumn and improved further when making a successful start at Ripon over this trip last month. More to come.
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4th (4) (5.5/1 -38%) Abbado
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5.5/1(-38%)
(4) Abbado 5.5/1, Very well bred and in good form as 2021 ended, scoring here and at Chelmsford. Seems sure to do even better upped further in trip this year.
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5th (7) (4/1 +11%) Hoffman
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4/1(+11%)
(7) Hoffman 4/1, Much improved after 3 months off/gelding op when making successful handicap debut at Brighton last week, making all under this rider. Should have more in the locker.
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6th (5) (28/1 -12%) De Vega's Warrior
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28/1(-12%)
(5) De Vega's Warrior 28/1, Maiden who ran well on first go over this trip (second outing for yard) at Wolverhampton back in February but has work to do to open account in this.
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7th (1) (11/1 -22%) Wind Your Neck In
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11/1(-22%)
(1) Wind Your Neck In 11/1, Much improved in the autumn, winning at Salisbury and Newmarket. Probably needed last month's return at latter track (not knocked about) and steps up in trip now.
LTO Selection:
16:50 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
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