Chester Races & Results 1 Wednesday 8th May 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Chester Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 8th May 2024

There were 36 Races on Wednesday 8th May 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Chester, 8 races at Kelso, 7 races at Fontwell, 7 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 8th May 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:30 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (20/1 -82%) Garfield Shadow	20 20/1(-82%)	(5) Garfield Shadow 20/1, Supplemented debut Hamilton win in 9-runner novice at Newcastle in October. 6f sure to suit on reappearance but opening mark not obviously generous and stall 13 isn't ideal. Two from two as a 2yo; unfavourable draw but otherwise looks a promising sort.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/2 +65%) Al Shabab Storm	3.5 7/2(+65%)	(3) Al Shabab Storm 7/2, Placed over 7f on first 2 starts and got off the mark at the third time of asking in 6f Goodwood novice (soft) in October. Gelded ahead of reappearance/handicap debut and failed to meet market expectations when sixth at Newbury. Drops in trip. Solid 2yo campaign; below par on reappearance but may rebound with the run under his belt.
3	13 3rd (13) (7/1 -8%) Old Chums	7 7/1(-8%)	(13) Old Chums 7/1, Productive period on the AW during the winter, winning twice over 6f. Followed that with a brace of excellent runner-up efforts and lot depends on whether he's as effective on turf. Solid record on AW since handicapping; well drawn back on turf; should go well.
4	4 4th (4) (9/2 +55%) Beyond Borders	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(4) Beyond Borders 9/2, Successful 4 times during a very productive juvenile campaign. Fitter for reappearance when second of 5 at Pontefract a month ago but assessor may just have him now. Stall 1 will help, at least. Productive last term; solid second (split subsequent winners) on latest outing; respected.
5th	1 5th (1) (9/1 +36%) Billy Webster	9 9/1(+36%)	(1) Billy Webster 9/1, Made it 3 wins from 4 starts with a useful effort to see off 4 rivals in a 5f Southwell handicap in January. Wide draw counted against him at Lingfield 2 months later so that effort easy to forgive and he remains of interest. Lumbered with top weight in a warm race returned to turf; needs to resume his progress.
6th	14 6th (14) (28/1 +30%) Macanudo	28 28/1(+30%)	(14) Macanudo 28/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in February. Better than result when sixth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield and a fair effort in a stronger event at Bath since. Has something to find on the balance of his form for new yard.
7th	7 7th (7) (40/1 -150%) Cargin Bhui	40 40/1(-150%)	(7) Cargin Bhui 40/1, Wolverhampton winner on second start and improved again when runner-up under a penalty at Newcastle. Strong in the betting and much better than the result on nursery debut at Southwell. That run makes him of interest if stall 11 doesn't prove to be an obstacle. Disappointing on latest AW start; bit to prove from difficult draw back on turf.
8th	12 8th (12) (11/1 -57%) Stash The Cash	11 11/1(-57%)	(12) Stash The Cash 11/1, Left juvenile form well behind when winning 8-runner handicap at Catterick (5f, heavy) last month. Up 8 lb in a better race but that may well be within range, as should 6f. Clearcut win at Catterick on handicap/seasonal debut; the type to improve further.
9th	10 9th (10) (11/1 -100%) Auric	11 11/1(-100%)	(10) Auric 11/1, Confirmed the promise of his debut when landing 8-runner novice event at Kempton (6f) last month. Heavily backed to follow up switched to turf/handicap company and he didn't do a lot wrong in second. 2 lb rise very fair. Thrice-raced colt; ran well at Windsor most recently; open to further progress.
10th	8 10th (8) (25/1 -79%) Call Glory	25 25/1(-79%)	(8) Call Glory 25/1, Successful twice over 5f during an intensive 2-y-o campaign. Fitted with cheekpieces and well held when last seen in January. Gelded since last run; exposed sort but is fairly consistent and has a good draw.
11th	6 11th (6) (12/1 -9%) Tsunami Spirit	12 12/1(-9%)	(6) Tsunami Spirit 12/1, AW winner in October and even better form when second under a penalty at Catterick a fortnight later. Sound return to action when second of 3 at Kempton but this is a deeper race. Ran creditably in three-runner race on reappearance; now goes into a much deeper field.
12th	11 12th (11) (8/1 -23%) Winged Messenger	8 8/1(-23%)	(11) Winged Messenger 8/1, Signed off 2-y-o campaign in the perfect fashion at Hamilton and shaped with plenty of promise when third on reappearance 18 days ago. 6f promises to suit so he's on the shortlist. Good third, clear of remainder, at Thirsk on seasonal debut; solid chance off same mark.
13th	2 13th (2) (28/1 -40%) Exponista	28 28/1(-40%)	(2) Exponista 28/1, Nottingham 6f maiden winner in August. 8¼ lengths eleventh of 13 to Adaay In Devon in listed race on reappearance, unsuited by drop to 5f and better expected back in a handicap over this trip. Handicapped on a Group 3 effort that may flatter her; poorly treated on other form.
14th	9 14th (9) (28/1 -12%) Siobhanbrogan	28 28/1(-12%)	(9) Siobhanbrogan 28/1, Didn't need to improve to land the odds on third start at Wolverhampton in February. Reportedly bled on handicap debut a month later and this will reveal more back on grass. Widest stall to contend with. Best to forgive latest effort (bled from nose); however, has the worst of the draw.

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13:30 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

A chance is taken on the dropped-in-class BILLY WEBSTER in what looks a fiercely competitive opener. Although unable to complete the hat-trick last time, there was much to like about his fifth-placed effort following a tardy start and he can go close with normal luck this afternoon. The unbeaten Garfield Shadow warrants respect despite his unfavourable outside draw, while Auric and Al Shabab Storm are others to keep an eye on.

A cracking handicap to open the meeting with the vote going to WINGED MESSENGER, who shaped with plenty of promise on reappearance and the return to 6f is sure to suit. Auric has progressed by the run and further improvement cannot be ruled out, with Old Chums dangerous from stall 2 if replicating his AW form.

The meeting commences with a competitive 3yo handicap. Preference is for BEYOND BORDERS, ahead of Old Chums.

13:30 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Chester Stakes (Class 2) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (11/2 +15%) Seraphim Angel	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(11) Seraphim Angel 11/2, Sergei Prokofiev filly who shaped encouragingly when fourth of 13 on debut in a Newmarket maiden (5f) 3 weeks ago, displaying plenty of speed before no extra late on. Looks sure to improve for that initial experience and no surprise where she to feature. Showed speed in maiden at Newmarket's Craven meeting; this track should suit.
2	6 2nd (6) (7/2 +60%) Flicka's Girl	3.5 7/2(+60%)	(6) Flicka's Girl 7/2, Sergei Prokofiev filly who justified good support when running out a comfortable winner on debut in a Wolverhampton maiden (5.1f) early last month. Not in same form when fourth at Bath (5f) 19 days ago but not one to write off for stable who won this in 2022. Beaten favourite last time but has Rossa Ryan back on board and remains of interest.
3	8 3rd (8) (11/2 +15%) Lady Lightning	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(8) Lady Lightning 11/2, Bred to have some stamina but showed enough speed to make a successful debut at Wolverhampton with something to spare last month. That form has taken several knocks since but she's open to improvement with plum draw to operate from here. Scored a shade comfortably at Wolverhampton; has the plum draw; interesting.
4	4 4th (4) (4/1 +38%) Sir Geoff Morgan	4 4/1(+38%)	(4) Sir Geoff Morgan 4/1, Soldier's Call colt who produced a promising first effort amidst inexperience when second behind Daisy Inthe Breeze in a Brighton maiden (5.2f) 7 days ago, running green over 1f out and keeping on well close home. Likely to have derived plenty from that and handy draw to operate from here. Strong-finishing second to Daisy Inthe Breeze at Brighton; has a good draw.
5th	7 5th (7) (12/1 -118%) Kodibeat	12 12/1(-118%)	(7) Kodibeat 12/1, Half-sister to several winners, including 5f (including at 2 yrs) winner Match Play (by Dandy Man) and 2-y-o 5f winner She Can Dance. Impressively won 8-runner fillies' novice at Kempton (5f, well-backed 2/1) on debut 28 days ago. Will improve but this rates tougher. Kempton success lacks substance but she's a late foal who looks open to progress.
6th	1 6th (1) (17/2 -13%) Arabian Cobra	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(1) Arabian Cobra 17/2, Foaled February 20. 60,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel colt. Brother to French 7.5f-9f winner Darlinghurst. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. One to note on debut with Oisin Murphy booked and yard very much amongst the winners. 60,000gns yearling; out of a C&D winner; one of two newcomers for Hugo Palmer.
7th	3 7th (3) (20/1 -43%) Herecomesthebear	20 20/1(-43%)	(3) Herecomesthebear 20/1, Foaled March 26. €22,000 foal, £65,000 yearling, Kodi Bear colt. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to smart 11f-12.5f winner Savoir Vivre out of useful 11f winner Soudaine. Market should guide with yard also saddling Arabian Cobra. £65,000 yearling; by Kodi Bear; one of two newcomers for this yard; market helpful.
8th	5 8th (5) (5/1 +23%) Daisy Inthe Breeze	5 5/1(+23%)	(5) Daisy Inthe Breeze 5/1, Proved easy to back but clearly knew her job when making winning debut in 7-runner Brighton maiden (5.2f) 7 days ago, by a length from Sir Geoff Morgan. Good berth to operate from and yard's 2-y-os have been going nicely. Respected. Appeared to know her job at Brighton, holding on by 1l from Sir Geoff Morgan.
9th	2 9th (2) (80/1 -60%) Ettorino	80 80/1(-60%)	(2) Ettorino 80/1, Mehmas colt. Dam German 9f/1¼m winner. Showed a bit when tenth of 15 in Brocklesby at Doncaster on debut in March and whilst he's entitled to know more here, he's been done no favours with the draw. Only tenth in a substandard Brocklesby that hasn't worked out particularly well.

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14:05 Chester Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

NIGHT IN PARIS did all but win on her racecourse debut at Ripon, showing plenty of early speed before inexperience saw her edge away from the rail late on, and normal improvement could make her difficult to beat. Seraphim Angel probably ran to a similar level when fourth on her debut at Newmarket and she must enter calculations, while first-time-out winners Kodibeat, Daisy Inthe Breeze and Lady Lightning add further spice to the race.

DAISY INTHE BREEZE knew her job and impressed when making a winning debut in a Brighton maiden 7 days ago and, well drawn with progress anticipated, there appears no reason why she won't go well again. Sir Geoff Morgan, runner-up to the selection then, looks another sure-fire improver and is feared along with Night In Paris. Arabian Cobra is a newcomer to note in the betting for clues.

An open-looking Lily Agnes. The percentage call goes to LADY LIGHTNING, ahead of Sir Geoff Morgan.

14:05 Chester Stakes (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (16/1 -14%) Ziggy's Missile	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) Ziggy's Missile 16/1, Much improved for switch to handicaps on AW this year, making it 3 wins from last 4 starts at Southwell (5f) in March, making all to score by 1¾ lengths from Moonstone Boy. Expected to be equally as effective back on turf but no easy task from widest draw. Progressive on AW this year; has the worst of the draw returned to turf.
1	12 1st (12) (11/1 -47%) Knicks	11 11/1(-47%)	(12) Knicks 11/1, Landed a class 2 nursery on final start for Karl Burke in September and, off 6 months/gelded, made a bright start for new yard when runner-up on heavy ground at Catterick (6f) 5 weeks ago. Drops back to 5f now, and whilst this is tougher, he holds each-way claims. Record of 2312 on ground softer than good; sound chance granted similar going.
2	7 2nd (7) (13/2 -44%) Vince L'amour	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(7) Vince L'amour 13/2, Son of Invincible Army who comes here on a roll, bolting up at Ripon (6f) and having no problem with the return to the minimum trip when registering another authoritative victory at Catterick (5f, soft) 2 weeks ago. Handicapper applies further pressure but unlikely he's reached his limit yet. Made all at Ripon and Catterick the last twice; improving sharply; respected.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/2 +59%) Due For Luck	3.5 7/2(+59%)	(6) Due For Luck 7/2, Won first 2 starts in maiden/novice company and shade unlucky not to complete the hat-trick on C&D nursery debut in September. Lesser efforts final 2 starts but handy draw inside to work from on return and interesting if market vibes are positive on return. Went very close off this mark over C&D last September; interesting back here.
4	1 4th (1) (11/2 +35%) Blue Storm	5.5 11/2(+35%)	(1) Blue Storm 11/2, Bright start for new yard when third at Wolverhampton (5.1f) in November and confirmed himself a good buy at 7,000 gns when winning 8-runner Southwell handicap (5f) a month later, showing a good turn of foot. Handy draw in 3 to work from and respected back from 5 months off. Absent since winning nicely at Southwell five months ago on second start for new yard.
5th	11 5th (11) (5/2 +58%) Kings Merchant	2.5 5/2(+58%)	(11) Kings Merchant 5/2, Bated Breath gelding who was again strong in the betting and showed improved form to get off the mark in good style at Wolverhampton (5.1f) in March. Has the plum draw to work from now handicapping with Oisin Murphy booked. Lots to like. Form of last-time-out win has been boosted; strong claims from the plum draw.
6th	5 6th (5) (6/1 +33%) Moonstone Boy	6 6/1(+33%)	(5) Moonstone Boy 6/1, Pulled out a little more when deservedly opening his account at Southwell (5f) in March and filled runners-up spot next 2 starts on AW/turf. Latest Newcastle fourth 5 days ago was a creditable effort and application of first-time blinkers may put an extra edge on him here. Consistent in the main; nicely drawn; possibilities in first-time headgear.
7th	9 7th (9) (12/1 +14%) Dandy Devil	12 12/1(+14%)	(9) Dandy Devil 12/1, Knew enough to make a winning debut in 5-runner maiden at Newcastle (5f) in March (Kings Merchant second) and possible testing conditions found him out at Pontefract (6f) 5 weeks ago. Remains early days and switch to handicaps a plus on this sounder surface. 5f success on debut; dropped away in closing stages over 6f since.
8th	4 8th (4) (25/1 -14%) Midnight Lir	25 25/1(-14%)	(4) Midnight Lir 25/1, Largely consistent as a juvenile and bagged a second career success at Hamilton (5f) in September. Below best at York final start and whilst he should strip fitter for his return on heavy ground at Thirsk, he's another with a less-than-ideal draw to contend with. More exposed than many of these rivals and has a difficult draw.

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14:35 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

KINGS MERCHANT could make the most of stall one to follow up his cosy Wolverhampton success. The form of that last-start win looks fairly solid with the runner-up twice successful since and the booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye. Ziggy's Missile needs to overcome his outside draw but still merits consideration having won three of his last four appearances, while Blue Storm and Vince L'Amour are other names to note.

KINGS MERCHANT marked himself down as one to be interested in moving forward when opening his account in ready fashion at Wolverhampton in March and, from the plum draw on handicap debut, he looks a big player under Oisin Murphy. The thriving Vince L'Amour faces his toughest assignment to date but remains of firm interest in his hat-trick bid. Blue Storm is another to consider.

There are clear positives for KINGS MERCHANT (nap), who is first choice ahead of Due For Luck.

14:35 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Chester Listed (Class 1) 11f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/4 +0%) Forest Fairy	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(4) Forest Fairy 11/4, Waldgeist filly who looked a smart prospect when seeing off a next-time-out winner by 6 lengths on her 1½m Wolverhampton debut in February. Very interesting runner. This demands a good deal more but she stormed clear in novice at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW).
2	7 2nd (7) (7/1 -75%) Port Fairy	7 7/1(-75%)	(7) Port Fairy 7/1, Left last autumn's Gowran debut behind when winning an AW maiden over the extended 1¼m at Dundalk last month. Open to further progress for a top stable with an excellent recent record in this and Ryan Moore on her rather than Rubies Are Red. Well beaten on heavy on debut; made most to win maiden at Dundalk (10.5f, AW) last month.
3	9 3rd (9) (17/2 +58%) Seaward	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(9) Seaward 17/2, Won a 1m Ascot novice last September but not up to the Fillies' Mile at Newmarket final start. Up in trip for reappearance. Forest Fairy probably the stable first string unless the betting hints otherwise. Firmly put in her place in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile (28-1) as 2yo but still early days.
4	5 4th (5) (7/4 +30%) Galileo Dame	1.75 7/4(+30%)	(5) Galileo Dame 7/4, Confirmed the promise of last autumn's Gowran debut second when going one better over 1¼m at Leopardstown 4 weeks ago, seeing off the reopposing Rubies Are Red by 3½ lengths. Looks useful. Stayed on strongly to win from Rubies Are Red in maiden at Leopardstown (1m2f, heavy).
5th	2 5th (2) (7/1 +42%) Beeley	7 7/1(+42%)	(2) Beeley 7/1, Promise when runner-up at Nottingham (1m, heavy) and Sandown (1¼m, good to soft) 7 months ago. More to come for an in-form yard no stranger to success in this race. Withdrawn twice after getting loose; 2nd both starts, Sandown latest (1m2f, good to soft).
6th	6 6th (6) (7/1 +56%) Lasting Love	7 7/1(+56%)	(6) Lasting Love 7/1, Fared best of the newcomers when third on 7f Doncaster debut last September and advanced her form when filling the same position at Newbury (1¼m) 7 months later. Open to further progress. Bottom of this pack on ratings but likely to leave that figure well behind in due course.

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15:05 Chester Listed (Class 1) 11f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

The key to this race could be the recent clash at Leopardstown between GALILEO DAME (first) and Rubies Are Red (second), and the former is taken to come out on top again. Joseph O'Brien's charge was a comfortable winner on that occasion and stepping up in trip should eke out further improvement. Forest Fairy made quite the impression when scoring over 1m4f on debut at Wolverhampton in February, and she is a key player too.

FOREST FAIRY looked something out of the ordinary when a wide-margin winner on her Wolverhampton debut in February so she might be able to fend off a strong Irish challenge, headed by Leopardstown maiden winner Galileo Dame. Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore have combined to win this 5 times since 2015 so Port Fairy has to enter the reckoning, while Beeley also can't be discounted having shaped well at Sandown recently.

This contains some fascinating prospects but GALILEO DAME achieved plenty when winning her 1m2f maiden and this trip will suit.

15:05 Chester Listed (Class 1) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Chester Group 3 (Class 1) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/4 +32%) Hidden Law	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(5) Hidden Law 9/4, Dubawi colt who looked a shade unfortunate when touched off by Cadogan Place on debut at Southwell (slightly slower on the uptake than the winner but displayed a fine turn of foot to challenge and was beaten on the nod). Impressive at Newbury (11f, good) since and he is brimming with potential. Strong finish when pipped by Cadogan Place; strode clear in fine style at Newbury (1m3f).
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 +75%) Agenda	3 3/1(+75%)	(1) Agenda 3/1, Confirmed promise of sole 2-y-o start at the Curragh when seeing off 8 rivals upped to 10.7f on return at Dundalk. Looks ready for this step up in class/trip and yard boasts a terrific record in this race but Ryan Moore prefers Grosvenor Square. Close in a Curragh maiden in mud as 2yo; better the further he went at Dundalk (10.5f, AW).
3	4 3rd (4) (7/4 -75%) Grosvenor Square	1.75 7/4(-75%)	(4) Grosvenor Square 7/4, Winner of 2 of his 3 starts as a 2-y-o, signing campaign off with a ready success in the Eyrefield Stakes at Leopardstown (9f, heavy). Yard has saddled 7 of the last 10 Chester Vase winners and this Galileo colt, who is open to improvement now faced with a stiffer test, is probably the one to beat. Half-brother to Irish Derby winner Santiago; won debut; 3rd in a Group 2 and won a Group 3.
4	3 4th (3) (33/1 -32%) Golden West	33 33/1(-32%)	(3) Golden West 33/1, Decisive winner of minor events at Newcastle and Epsom (both at around 1m). Failed to beat a rival home on return in a Group 3 at Longchamp (10.4f, soft) and while he's worth another chance given last season's promise, he's up against some very promising types here. Cheekpieces applied. 2-2 as 2yo but last of seven when reappearing on very soft ground for 10.5f French Group 3.
5th	2 5th (2) (17/2 -89%) Cadogan Place	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(2) Cadogan Place 17/2, Very well-bred colt who justified strong market support on debut when getting the better of an argument with the re-opposing Hidden Law (pair clear of the rest) in a 6-runner novice event at Southwell (11f). No Derby entry at this stage but he's a useful colt in the making. Held on by a short head from fellow newcomer Hidden Law at Southwell (1m3f, AW) on debut.
6th	6 6th (6) (25/1 -79%) Pappano	25 25/1(-79%)	(6) Pappano 25/1, Shaped best when third of 13 in maiden at Kempton (11f) on debut in December. Built on that by landing a 7-runner Wolverhampton novice upped to 12.2f last month and while this demands significantly more, he's in good hands and should go on improving. Strong-galloping type with improvement in him (after two AW races) and plenty of stamina.

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15:40 Chester Group 3 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

The Aidan O'Brien/Ryan Moore combination has dominated this contest in recent years and they look to have another ideal candidate in the shape of GROSVENOR SQUARE. A half-brother to Irish Derby winner Santiago, the son of Galileo ended last season with a dominant display at Leopardstown in October and stepping up in trip should suit. A well-bred sort by Frankel, Cadogan Place narrowly got the better of the reopposing Hidden Law (second) on debut at Southwell, and they are noted too.

HIDDEN LAW looks ready for this step up in class judged on his impressive display in a valuable Newbury maiden and he gets the nod ahead of Grosvenor Square, who is Ryan Moore's pick of the Ballydoyle duo and has the distinction of being the only Group-race winner in the line-up. Cadogan Place just got the better of Hidden Law when they met at Southwell at the end of March and the Frankel colt is another fascinating contender.

All but one are last-time-out winners who look all set to make improvement. GROSVENOR SQUARE gets the vote ahead of Hidden Law.

15:40 Chester Group 3 (Class 1) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Chester Maiden (Class 3) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/8 -10%) Gallantly	1.375 11/8(-10%)	(5) Gallantly 11/8, Frankel colt who built on his debut effort when second at Naas (1m) in October and filled same spot on return at Leopardstown (1m) 4 weeks ago. Promises to be suited by this step up to 1¼m and he's one to consider for his leading stable. 3 short-priced defeats but among the best form and step up in trip offers additional hope.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/3 +39%) Castle In The Sand	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(1) Castle In The Sand 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden who matched previous best on first crack at this trip when second of 7 in a Windsor novice (10f) 16 days ago. Expected to give another good account for all he lacks the potential of one or two here. Six starts, runner-up in the last four; has among the best form but vulnerable again.
3	6 3rd (6) (12/1 -100%) Liam Swagger	12 12/1(-100%)	(6) Liam Swagger 12/1, Unlucky not to finish closer when last of 5 on debut at Southwell (1m) in March and despite still being green, built on that run (in first-time hood) when second of 9 in a Windsor maiden (10f) 9 days ago, edged out late on. Possible he can do better still and not discounted. Went close in a sustained duel for nine-runner maiden at Windsor (1m2f, good to soft).
4	3 4th (3) (9/1 +25%) Eben Zaabeel	9 9/1(+25%)	(3) Eben Zaabeel 9/1, Sea The Stars colt who built on his Newmarket debut effort at 2 yrs when fifth of 11 in a Yarmouth novice (10f) on return 25 days ago, effort over 2f out and not given a hard time. Promises to do better again. 16-1, travelled best at Yarmouth (1m2f) but had raced freely and weakened into fifth of 11.
5th	4 5th (4) (8/1 -60%) Far L'amore	8 8/1(-60%)	(4) Far L'amore 8/1, €55,000 yearling, Territories gelding. Backed at long odds and showed a good deal of ability when fourth of 10 in a Newbury maiden (11f) 18 days ago, lack of experience catching him out late on. Rates a likely improver with that under his belt. Contender on his recent fourth in maiden at Newbury (1m3f) and should improve.
6th	2 6th (2) (9/2 +0%) Chortal	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(2) Chortal 9/2, Golden Horn colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Sense of Humour and 2-y-o 1m winner Kings Joy. Dam lightly raced half-sister to 2000 Guineas winner Footstepsinthesand. Makes plenty of appeal on paper for top stable and well worthy of note. King Edward VII entry; Golden Horn half-brother to two winners; from a top yard.
7th	7 7th (7) (100/1 -52%) Prince Iago	100 100/1(-52%)	(7) Prince Iago 100/1, Starspangledbanner colt. Dam, 1¼m-1½m winner. Offered little when last of 6 in minor event at Newmarket (10f, good to firm, 40/1) on debut 20 days ago, left behind over 2f out. Passed over here. 40-1, slowly away and checked when always behind in novice at Newmarket (1m2f, good).
8th	8 8th (8) (125/1 -150%) Sanks To Flicka	125 125/1(-150%)	(8) Sanks To Flicka 125/1, Closely related to useful winner up to 7.4f Evocative Spark and he hinted at ability when fourth of 6 in an Ayr novice (1m, heavy) on debut in October. Gelded ahead of return and possibly one for later on. 17-2, 14l fourth of six in novice at Ayr (1m, heavy) in October was low-level form.

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16:10 Chester Maiden (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

LIAM SWAGGER took a big step forward when a neck second at Windsor nine days ago and the son of Iffraaj could be hard to beat if finding any further progression. Castle In The Sand is an obvious threat to the selection having filled the runner-up position on his last four starts, but he could be vulnerable once again. Gallantly is a noteworthy Irish raider, while Chortal merits a market inspection on his racecourse bow.

GALLANTLY looked ready for this step up in trip when chasing home a subsequent listed runner-up on his return at Leopardstown (1m) 4 weeks ago and Aidan O'Brien's colt could well be the answer here. Liam Swagger and Far L'amore head up the dangers, whilst Chortal is a newcomer to note for the Gosden team.

Stepping up in trip today may enable GALLANTLY to make the breakthrough. Gosden newcomer Chortal has a Group 2 Royal Ascot entry.

16:10 Chester Maiden (Class 3) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/1 +20%) Divine Libra	4 4/1(+20%)	(2) Divine Libra 4/1, Proved consistent last term, scoring twice. Much better than the result when ninth (met trouble and finished with running left) at Newbury on return and big player if he gets some luck from stall 12. Did better last season when dropped to 6f, first with a win here; shaped well on return.
2	13 2nd (13) (25/1 -79%) He's A Gentleman	25 25/1(-79%)	(13) He's A Gentleman 25/1, A two-time scorer at Wolverhampton last autumn who resumed with a good second of 12 in handicap there. Followed it with a lesser showing at Doncaster, so others make more appeal. Doing well on AW; 0-15 on turf but there have been seven seconds.
3	14 3rd (14) (12/1 +45%) Evocative Spark	12 12/1(+45%)	(14) Evocative Spark 12/1, Scored over C&D from this mark in September and, while below form at Doncaster last time, he'd offered encouragement on two previous outings. Not fully ruled out despite a tricky draw. C&D win last September off the same mark as today when drawn wide and coming from the back.
4	5 4th (5) (7/2 +65%) Metabolt	3.5 7/2(+65%)	(5) Metabolt 7/2, Generally held his form last year, signing off with a respectable effort at Haydock. Shaped nicely on his only previous run here and could get involved if tuned up for this return from 8 months off. Creditable sole run here; began 2023 very well and ran creditably on penultimate start.
5th	6 5th (6) (18/1 -125%) Sandy Paradise	18 18/1(-125%)	(6) Sandy Paradise 18/1, Arrives at the top of his game, scoring readily at Chelmsford last time. Needs another career-best effort if he's to defy a 7 lb rise for that but should give a good account in current mood. Consistent sort on AW (winner last time) but there's a big question to answer on turf.
6th	8 6th (8) (7/1 +13%) Legal Reform	7 7/1(+13%)	(8) Legal Reform 7/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 15/2) 28 days ago by ½ length from Sandy Paradise. Likeable prominent racer who has a good record on sharp, turning tracks. Worthy of consideration. Can front-run; four 7f places from his five appearances at this track; can go well again.
7th	11 7th (11) (33/1 -106%) Oso Rapido	33 33/1(-106%)	(11) Oso Rapido 33/1, Scored at Catterick towards the end of last season but hasn't fired on either outing this year. May be closer to full fitness now and mark is sliding. Often front-runs; folded from low draws in 2 runs here; heavy defeats both runs this year.
8th	1 8th (1) (9/1 -13%) Way To Dubai	9 9/1(-13%)	(1) Way To Dubai 9/1, Not at best the last twice but wasn't seen to best effect at Wolverhampton on latest outing and he's worth considering back on turf. Lingfield 2nd (6f) in December; two modest shows since and gelded since; off since January.
9th	10 9th (10) (17/2 +0%) G'daay	8.5 17/2(+0%)	(10) G'daay 17/2, Only fourth to Sandy Paradise at Chelmsford last time but he's liable to strip fitter for it and the headgear goes back on, so fancied to go well under a positive ride from a low draw. Took time to find his form last season but made a brighter comeback this time around.
10th	3 10th (3) (11/1 +8%) Princess Shabnam	11 11/1(+8%)	(3) Princess Shabnam 11/1, Well capable from this mark on her day and shaped as if better for the run when fifth at Chelmsford last time. Can get involved if securing a good early position. Five runs here and came second in the first four; looked stretched on sole go at 7f latest.
11th	7 11th (7) (7/1 -40%) On A Session	7 7/1(-40%)	(7) On A Session 7/1, Edging down the weights and took a firm step back in the right direction when third at Musselburgh 17 days ago. Can make his presence felt if things drop right. Infrequent winner; showed enough on latest outing to be given an e-w chance from stall 1.
12th	12 12th (12) (11/1 -29%) Remarkable Force	11 11/1(-29%)	(12) Remarkable Force 11/1, First run since leaving Brian Toomey when below form fifth of 13 in handicap at Ripon (6f, heavy, 8/1) 20 days ago, possibly unsuited by conditions. Blinkers back on and stable has been in good order, so one to consider from handy draw. Twice went close for Brian Toomey this winter; heavy going an excuse on debut for new yard.

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16:45 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

ON A SESSION showed plenty of promise when filling third place in a similar event at Musselburgh a couple of weeks ago and it would be no surprise to see him go well off the same mark from the rail draw. Legal Reform has to be of some interest following his success at Lingfield last time, while Sandy Paradise and Princess Shabnam also merit places on the shortlist.

G'DAAY should be spot on following a respectable reappearance and, with the visor refitted, he might be hard to pass if he gets to the front from a low draw. Divine Libra looks better than his mark but will need more luck than the selection, while another bold showing is expected from Sandy Paradise.

This looks tricky but LEGAL REFORM earns the vote ahead of Evocative Spark, G'Daay, On A Session and Divine Libra.

16:45 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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