13:30 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:30 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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The hat-trick seeking Liamarty Dreams (fifth) commands respect from a handy draw but looks a shade vulnerable off his highest mark yet, so may be worth taking on. Both Master Zoffany (winner) and PERCY'S LAD (second) had wide berths when they finished ahead of Liamarty Dreams over this C&D last September and the latter looks worth chancing after an encouraging second at this level on his seasonal debut at Newmarket.

DANCING MAGIC should be spot on for this after a decent comeback run in the Newbury Spring Cup and, from a good draw, can gain an overdue first career success. The excellent course records of Revich and Boardman makes them a must for the shortlist, while the thriving Liamarty Dreams should also figure prominently from stall 2.

Off a reduced mark and from a handy draw, useful maiden DANCING MAGIC is taken to open his account. Island Native is second choice.

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14:05 Chester Maiden (Class 2) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:05 Chester Maiden (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow

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Unraced as a juvenile, Ballydoyle representative EPHESUS wasn't far behind a better fancied stablemate on his debut over an extended 1m2f at Dundalk last month and, given he was doing his best work at the finish, there is good reason to expect the son of Galileo to improve for this sterner test of stamina. Mr Hampstead rates the chief threat, with Mina Rashid considered the pick of the rest.

MR HAMPSTEAD should be suited by the step up to 1½m and can get the better of fellow Galileo colt Ephesus. Ancient Myth got stuck in the mud at Doncaster in March but looked promising on his debut prior to that and could also have a part to play for Karl Burke.

Upped in trip, MR HAMPSTEAD is taken to emulate his sister Savethelastdance by winning at this meeting. Ephesus is feared most.

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14:35 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:35 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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BOLSTER impressed when he made a winning return at Pontefract last month and a 5lb higher mark might not be enough to prevent him following up on just his second start for Karl Burke. This is a deeper race, though, and several others have chances. Killybegs Warrior had the selection back in 10th when he won at Newmarket last July and is expected to go well, while City Streak and Box To Box can also make this tough for the selection.

BOLSTER and Botanical are low-mileage 4-y-os with the scope to rate quite a bit higher this year. Separating them isn't easy but Bolster has the benefit of a recent run (emphatic Pontefract success) so is marginally preferred. Of the rest, City Streak won here a year ago and a bold bid looks on the cards.

The suggestion is CITY STREAK who should build on his Bath reappearance effort. Botanical and Bolster are respected.

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15:05 Chester Group 2 (Class 1) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:05 Chester Group 2 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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Hans Andersen was on target over 1m4f at Dundalk last month and he must be respected for a trainer who has won two of the previous three renewals, but it is ISRAR who shades preference. The son of Muhaarar travelled smoothly into contention in the Gordon Richards at Sandown a fortnight ago before fading into third late on, but perhaps he will be able to sustain that finishing effort now back on a sounder surface. Passenger must also feature prominently in calculations.

PASSENGER quickly made up into a smart performer in a light 3-y-o campaign and he very much has the profile of one who will develop further this year. This looks a good starting point and can provide Sir Michael Stoute with a record-extending 8th success. Royal Rhyme is another who promises to make a better 4-y-o and rates a likely threat along with Israr, who won at this level last season.

Passenger holds obvious claims but an interesting alternative is MASHHOOR, who is usually one to catch second time out.

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15:40 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 19f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:40 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 19f Race Class Flow

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A typically wide-open renewal and just a tentative vote can go to TOO FRIENDLY. James Owen's gelding, a five-time winner over hurdles, won over 2m at Kempton in March and has few miles on the clock in this sphere, so a 4lb raised mark could underestimate the son of Camelot. Magellan Strait (winner) and Falcon Eight (second), who landed this in 2021, are closely matched on their meeting in last year's Irish Cesarewitch and both must enter calculations, along with The Shunter, who claimed the English equivalent in October.

Emmet Mullins has quickly established himself as a force in big-field handicaps across all spheres and his THE SHUNTER is fancied to return in style having been last seen on the Flat bagging Newmarket's Cesarewitch Handicap. Andrew Balding looks to hold a strong hand and his duo Aztec Empire and Grand Providence both look equipped to go well. Duke of Oxford, Too Friendly and Magellan Strait complete the shortlist in a cracking Chester Cup.

Having won a good race at York on his only appearance at 2m, FORZA ORTA (nap) gets the vote ahead of Grand Providence.

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16:15 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 19f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:15 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 19f Race Class Flow

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PRINCE ALEX, who was fancied for the highlight itself, can gain some compensation for missing the Chester Cup cut. Dominic Ffrench Davis' seven-year-old proved his stamina for two miles once and for all when winning with plenty up his sleeve at Newbury and a 3lb penalty shouldn't be a hindrance. Ian Williams is mob-handed in his attempt to follow up last year's victory, with 2023 Cup fourth Law Of The Sea possibly the pick. It's Good To Laugh, third in this 12 months ago, and Tony Martin's pair Hamsiyann and Alphonse Le Grande are just two more to consider.

PRINCE ALEX was impressive at Pontefract on return and he's still well treated on past efforts, so he gets the nod over Alphonse Le Grande, another comfortable winner who, admittedly, needs to prove himself over the trip. Baez should be better for her reappearance and is likely to feature.

Prince Alex won well at Newbury three weeks ago but the vote goes to last September's 2m course winner BAEZ.

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16:50 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:50 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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Tribal Wisdom has been in fine form on the all-weather, but hasn't managed to get his head in front on turf yet so is passed over in favour of ORDER OF MALTA. The son of Lope De Vega acquitted himself quite well after breaking through at Nottingham last summer but the handicapper continues to loosen his grip and, given his connections, it's likely he will be ready to roll for this. Golspie warrants attention on his first start for a new stable, while Chillhi has gone well here before.

With his final 3-y-o effort easy to strike a line through, preference is for ORDER OF MALTA, who opened his account at Nottingham last summer and was consistent in handicaps thereafter. Chillhi is best excused his reappearance effort and, down to a career-low mark, he heads up the opposition, with Tribal Wisdom and the reluctant Oman taken to fight out third.

Tribal Wisdom can go well but ORDER OF MALTA still has some untapped potential and starts the campaign on a lowly mark.

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17:23 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:23 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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GISELLES DEFENCE made amends for a near-miss on his UK debut when justifying favouritism with the minimum of fuss at Pontefract last week. As long as those two runs in relatively quick succession haven't taken a toll, he can follow up under a penalty that leaves him 3lb well-in. Turner Girl, Polar Princess and Destinado also arrive in winning form, while Alan King has taken this prize for the past two years so Whispering Royal has to be given consideration.

Having been placed on her previous 4 starts, POLAR PRINCESS got off the mark with a bit in hand at Newcastle in February and she is taken to score again now that she's up and running. Giselles Defence confirmed the promise of his stable debut when gaining a first success at Nottingham 9 days ago and could be the main danger, ahead of the consistent Turner Girl.

Destinado has flourished for his new yard and should go well again but GISELLES DEFENCE is preferred after his easy Pontefract win.

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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