Chester Races & Results Tomform Friday 9th May 2025

There were 52 Races on Friday 9th May 2025 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Chester, 6 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Downpatrick, 6 races at Hereford, 7 races at Ballinrobe, 6 races at Nottingham, 6 races at Ripon, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 9th May 2025

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

13:30 Chester (Class 2) 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Class Runs Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
4
1st (4) Two Tempting (9/4 +63%)
Two Tempting

2.25
9/4(+63%)
(4) Two Tempting 9/4, Ran well enough at Newbury last time and (in particular) at Doncaster in March to be shortlisted, especially from stall one today; C&D winner last year.
Won over C&D last August and ran well at Newbury last time; has a big shout from stall 1.
2
15
2nd (15) Partisan Hero (12/1 +40%)
Partisan Hero

12
12/1(+40%)
(15) Partisan Hero 12/1, In good form from the front in 1m handicaps lately, winning twice and then second latest in last three runs; needs more up in grade and stall 12 isn't helpful.
Progressive this year but winning run halted last time and he's up in grade today.
3
10
3rd (10) Kindest Nation (33/1 -175%)
Kindest Nation

33
33/1(-175%)
(10) Kindest Nation 33/1, Three wins last season included one here (7f, heavy); hiked in the handicap for seemingly improved fourth of six in Listed race in October; may need slower ground; others preferred.
C&D winner on heavy ground last September but faces different conditions on reappearance.
4
6
4th (6) Cracking Gold (20/1 -25%)
Cracking Gold

20
20/1(-25%)
(6) Cracking Gold 20/1, It's not conclusive but evidence so far suggests he may be best on the AW; capable on his day but form dipped last time and others are preferred.
Lightly raced 4yo who won at Southwell (AW) in March but below par at Newcastle (AW) since.
5th
5
5th (5) Divine Libra (4/1 +20%)
Divine Libra

4
4/1(+20%)
(5) Divine Libra 4/1, Decent record here while last month's reappearance at Haydock (briefly hampered) was encouraging; jockey booking takes the eye; respected.
Two-time course winner; today's draw could have been better but respected nevertheless.
6th
3
6th (3) Gorak (13/2 +28%)
Gorak

6.5
13/2(+28%)
(3) Gorak 13/2, No win since 2023; mostly creditable runs over last year, including here and on last month's reappearance at Haydock; fair mark; decent claims.
Close second at Haydock on reappearance and ran really well over C&D last August.
7th
7
7th (7) Yanifer (14/1 -56%)
Yanifer

14
14/1(-56%)
(7) Yanifer 14/1, Made too much use of at Haydock last time back in September; in good form at this track previously; ran well here on last May's return; worth considering.
Slow ground may be preferable but he has a good record here and is a possible player.
8th
9
8th (9) Persuasion (22/1 -120%)
Persuasion

22
22/1(-120%)
(9) Persuasion 22/1, Still very capable as an 8yo, as he showed with last-time-out win at Musselburgh; no reason why he shouldn't run his race and each-way claims for sure up 4lb.
Won at Musselburgh latest; a long time since he won off a mark this high but not ruled out.
9th
1
9th (1) Tarkhan (33/1 +18%)
Tarkhan

33
33/1(+18%)
(1) Tarkhan 33/1, Very useful multiple winner on the Continent, most in Germany; probably up against it conceding weight all round on domestic and seasonal debut for new yard now.
Third in Italian Group 2 last November but very lofty mark to defy on British/stable debut.
10th
13
10th (13) Cheshire Dancer (14/1 +0%)
Cheshire Dancer

14
14/1(+0%)
(13) Cheshire Dancer 14/1, Winner at 1m on AW last June but best 2024 form was when second at Sandown (1m2f) in August; off since September; would appeal more at further than this extended 7f.
Some good form last term; further improvement is possible but she may want a stiffer test.
11th
11
11th (11) Pearl Eye (15/2 +63%)
Pearl Eye

7.5
15/2(+63%)
(11) Pearl Eye 15/2, Usually runs well here, as when running-on fifth over 7f here on Wednesday; this little bit further is a help and worth considering.
Went close over C&D last September and kept on well for fifth over 7f here on Wednesday.
12th
12
12th (12) Spirit Genie (14/1 +13%)
Spirit Genie

14
14/1(+13%)
(12) Spirit Genie 14/1, Winner here (7f) last season; not beaten all that far here on Wednesday but bit more needed on that and his previous fair fifth at Musselburgh too.
Course winner; ran okay here on Wednesday but needs to raise his game today.
13th
8
13th (8) Transcending Glory (18/1 -13%)
Transcending Glory

18
18/1(-13%)
(8) Transcending Glory 18/1, Stall 14 makes for a tricky draw for Tom Marquand; won first time out last spring and pick of his form subsequently gives him each-way shout.
Drawn wide but lightly raced and could still have more to offer for in-form Irish trainer.
14th
14
14th (14) Yermanthere (100/1 -150%)
Yermanthere

100
100/1(-150%)
(14) Yermanthere 100/1, Same mark as when winning at Carlisle in August but form since doesn't compare, albeit on reappearance last time, and the draw (stall 13) hasn't been kind.
Won off similar mark at Carlisle last August but that was a rare high point last season.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:30 Chester (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

A chance can be taken on TWO TEMPTING, who stepped forward from a disappointing effort in the Lincoln when keeping on into a creditable fourth at Newbury next time. The six-year-old is berthed well in stall one and is only 1lb higher than when successful over C&D in August. Dual course winner Divine Libra was an eye-catching sixth on his seasonal reappearance over 7f at Haydock and he warrants respect stepping up in trip, with Ryan Moore a positive jockey booking. Gorak, second in that Haydock contest, is also noted.

There are plenty of positives for TWO TEMPTING, who ran well last time, won over C&D last August, and has the rail draw.

13:30 Chester (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION


14:05 Chester (Class 2) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Class Runs Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1
1st (1) Al Wasl Storm (9/1 -125%)
Al Wasl Storm

9
9/1(-125%)
(1) Al Wasl Storm 9/1, Had benefited for debut experience at Newbury when improved second on AW at Lingfield (1m4f) latest; may progress again; Derby entry; contender.
Runner-up at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) last month on second start and could have a big say.
2
6
2nd (6) Orionis (7/1 -100%)
Orionis

7
7/1(-100%)
(6) Orionis 7/1, Had benefited for AW debut experience last autumn when third in a novice over 10f at Wetherby last month; well-bred filly is very much a potential improver; respected.
Third over 1m2f at Wetherby and pedigree provides optimism the step up in trip will suit.
3
2
3rd (2) Ammes (16/5 -83%)
Ammes

3.2
16/5(-83%)
(2) Ammes 16/5, Promise in two runs on the AW, notably improved reappearance second at Kempton latest (1m2f); full brother to 6f-1m4f winner Autocrat; form pick; leading claims.
Runner-up at Kempton recently; pedigree suggests the longer trip will suit; leading claims.
4
3
4th (3) Pole Star (20/1 +0%)
Pole Star

20
20/1(+0%)
(3) Pole Star 20/1, Teofilo colt; full-brother to fair 1m winner Tribal Moon; dam pretty useful at 1m; probably best watched on debut
Brother to 1m AW winner Tribal Moon (RPR 72); needs to be very useful to win this on debut.
5th
5
5th (5) Wise Counsellor (15/2 -7%)
Wise Counsellor

7.5
15/2(-7%)
(5) Wise Counsellor 15/2, Ran to form when second in a maiden at Musselburgh (1m4f) latest; cheekpieces first time; one of the likelier form contenders.
Runner-up the last twice and is in good hands to continue to progress; respected.
6th
4
6th (4) The Pouncing Lion (11/10 +83%)
The Pouncing Lion

1.1
11/10(+83%)
(4) The Pouncing Lion 11/10, 11l third in heavy-ground Goodwood novice at 9f last autumn; needs to improve now but that's quite possible; jockey booking takes the eye.
Improvement needed on second start but Ryan Moore booked and stable in fine form.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

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

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

It's difficult to rule out any of these and only marginal preference can be afforded to AMMES. James Owen's colt chased home a useful rival at over 1m2f at Kempton recently and is likely to appreciate a step up in trip. If handling a switch to turf along with the course, he should go close. Orionis showed up well for a long way on her return at Wetherby last month and she remains of interest, while Wise Counsellor appeals most of the remainder.

Michael Bell's form and the booking of Ryan Moore hints a big run could be in the offing from 140,000gns yearling THE POUNCING LION.

14:05 Chester (Class 2) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION


14:35 Chester (Class 1) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Class Runs Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
7
1st (7) The Foxes (13/8 -8%)
The Foxes

1.625
13/8(-8%)
(7) The Foxes 13/8, Very smart international performer for Andrew Balding, last time second in valuable contest in Qatar in February; sets a good standard; can front-run; nice draw in stall one.
Strong form in Group races in Hong Kong and Qatar the last twice; leading player.
2
2
2nd (2) Cairo (40/1 -21%)
Cairo

40
40/1(-21%)
(2) Cairo 40/1, Smart performer but something to find in this company; two years without a win and unlikely to rectify that today; cheekpieces back on.
Runner-up in two Group races at Meydan in the winter but has something to find today.
3
5
3rd (5) Liberty Lane (5/1 +50%)
Liberty Lane

5
5/1(+50%)
(5) Liberty Lane 5/1, Probably needed race at Doncaster (1m) last time; developed into smart performer at up to 10f last season and not all far away if back to that level now.
Group 3 runner-up last October; may have needed comeback run; key player if back on song.
4
1
4th (1) Bolster (7/1 -8%)
Bolster

7
7/1(-8%)
(1) Bolster 7/1, Game when winning at Newmarket by a nose last time in November; smart performer but more needed on reappearance here; acts on good but may well ideally prefer it softer.
Listed win last November when last seen; in the mix on best form but might want slow going.
5th
6
5th (6) Space Legend (9/4 +50%)
Space Legend

2.25
9/4(+50%)
(6) Space Legend 9/4, Smart performer last season; firmly in the mix if resuming in top form back from nine months off and at this trip (which will arguably be on the short side); has been gelded.
Ran well in defeat in Group 2s last year; lightly raced & could go to new level this term.
6th
3
6th (3) Certain Lad (8/1 -45%)
Certain Lad

8
8/1(-45%)
(3) Certain Lad 8/1, As good as ever as a 9yo judging by sound reappearance; second in this in 2022 and fair chance of repeating the feat today; can front-run.
Group 3 winner at Longchamp last September and he's firmly in calculations.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:35 Chester (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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

THE FOXES had somewhat of an interrupted campaign last season, but he finished an excellent fourth in the Hong Kong Cup at Sha Tin before chasing home Rebel's Romance in a Group 3 in Qatar. Andrew Balding's entire can resume his progress back on home soil this year. Space Legend wasn't disgraced in the Great Voltigeur when last seen and given that he's gone well when fresh previously, must be considered. Liberty Lane might not be far away either.

Certain Lad is respected but preference is for THE FOXES, whose Group 3 second in Qatar in February reads extremely well.

14:35 Chester (Class 1) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION


15:05 Chester (Class 2) 18f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Class Runs Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
13
1st (13) East India Dock (9/4 +44%)
East India Dock

2.25
9/4(+44%)
(13) East India Dock 9/4, Useful 3yo handicapper at up to 2m last season; has since done very well hurdling; real chance he'll be a better Flat horse now and highly likely to stay, so shortlisted.
Progressive at up to 2m on the Flat last year and one of the top juvenile hurdlers since.
2
14
2nd (14) Caballo De Mar (11/2 +45%)
Caballo De Mar

5.5
11/2(+45%)
(14) Caballo De Mar 11/2, Recent significant improvement has come on AW but that may be coincidence (turf winner in September); unraced beyond 2m; 5lb well-in and very much respected,
Spectacular improver on AW, upped to 2m last time; well handicapped with 3lb penalty.
3
8
3rd (8) Zoffee (14/1 -17%)
Zoffee

14
14/1(-17%)
(8) Zoffee 14/1, 9yo ended last season on a low-key note; second (on reappearance) and first (racefit then) in last two runnings of this and shortlisted off an eminently feasible mark today.
Nearly won this in 2023; did so in it last year (good to firm) off 1lb lower than today.
4
12
4th (12) Leinster (10/3 +49%)
Leinster

3.333333
10/3(+49%)
(12) Leinster 10/3, Improved form when all-the-way winner upped to 12f on his return in March; this is harder and upped in trip (though trainer evidently confident on that score) but majorly unexposed.
4 runs; 270 days off when making all in 18-runner Curragh handicap (1m4f, soft; favourite).
5th
5
5th (5) Who's Glen (7/1 -40%)
Who's Glen

7
7/1(-40%)
(5) Who's Glen 7/1, This faster turf is an unknown but interesting otherwise for good, in-form yard, having run promisingly upped to 2m (kept on well) on seasonal debut (AW); won here last term.
Won here (1m6f, heavy) last September; second at Kempton (upped to 2m, AW) six weeks ago.
6th
11
6th (11) Emiyn (20/1 -11%)
Emiyn

20
20/1(-11%)
(11) Emiyn 20/1, Decent record here, including when second in this last year; couldn't dismiss with any great confidence after solid April return but tendency to start slowly is a concern.
Second in this last year (good to firm) and is 2lb lower today but slow starts are a worry.
7th
10
7th (10) Spirit Mixer (28/1 -40%)
Spirit Mixer

28
28/1(-40%)
(10) Spirit Mixer 28/1, Stall 13 a slight question, though winners of this can come from there; better for reappearance run, very fair mark and has a real liking for this track; interesting.
No show from wide draw in this race last year but he returned to Chester for two 2m wins.
8th
16
8th (16) Bashful Boy (80/1 -21%)
Bashful Boy

80
80/1(-21%)
(16) Bashful Boy 80/1, Off since pulled up over hurdles six months ago; 9yo is better on the Flat but too much to prove overall.
4th and respectable 9th in last two editions of 2m2f Cesarewitch at Newmarket in October.
9th
15
9th (15) Morning Air (66/1 -100%)
Morning Air

66
66/1(-100%)
(15) Morning Air 66/1, Heavy fall over hurdles last time; winner in France (1m2f) as a 2yo; plenty to prove upped in trip, with stamina and ground doubts.
1-6 in France, the win over 1m2f on heavy as 2yo; won hurdle debut before two modest runs.
10th
3
10th (3) Divine Comedy (14/1 -17%)
Divine Comedy

14
14/1(-17%)
(3) Divine Comedy 14/1, Ran to form in Group 3 at Ascot most recent run; in-form, stays this far and fair mark, so each-way claims.
Fine record over the last two years; needs better still but respected on first run here.
11th
7
11th (7) Hot Fuss (8/1 +11%)
Hot Fuss

8
8/1(+11%)
(7) Hot Fuss 8/1, 2m on the Flat suited him well when AW winner at Southwell in February and since run well over hurdles at Cheltenham; needs more but he's unexposed as a stayer.
Upped to 2m at Southwell (AW) in February for latest Flat run and won it in clearcut style.
12th
9
12th (9) Vaguely Royal (125/1 -150%)
Vaguely Royal

125
125/1(-150%)
(9) Vaguely Royal 125/1, Needs to pull out more on balance of form; stays 2m but this trip poses a question; tongue-tie first time.
Peak form gives him a shout but others are more persuasive; tongue tied first time.
13th
4
13th (4) Duke Of Oxford (40/1 -122%)
Duke Of Oxford

40
40/1(-122%)
(4) Duke Of Oxford 40/1, Ran to form on Southwell AW last time but very limited turf evidence suggests he's best on AW; wide draw when down the field in this last year; others preferred.
Always behind in major races in his only three turf starts, 11th in this (12-1) last year.
14th
6
14th (6) Charging Thunder (33/1 -50%)
Charging Thunder

33
33/1(-50%)
(6) Charging Thunder 33/1, Running well and likely to stay this far on the Flat but needs a find more in better-contested race today.
Doing well for new yard; there's a good chance this trip will suit if he adapts to Chester.
15th
2
15th (2) Dawn Rising (18/1 +10%)
Dawn Rising

18
18/1(+10%)
(2) Dawn Rising 18/1, Useful stayer who abundant stamina is a plus at this sort of trip but probably being readied with Ascot in mind and didn't show enough on last month's return (albeit at just 1m2f).
Effective in top, big-field handicaps but wide draw may play against him.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:05 Chester (Class 2) 18f Race Class Flow

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

This prestigious handicap can go the way of EAST INDIA DOCK, who was only worn down after the last in what looked a strong renewal of the Triumph Hurdle. The four-year-old proved capable on the level last year when trained by James Fanshawe and, with a handy draw in stall six, he may be able to make his class tell from a workable mark of 89. An easy winner here last September, Who's Glen must enter calculations along with unexposed Irish raider Leinster, who could relish the steep rise in trip, and last year's winner Zoffee.

Ante-post favourite EAST INDIA DOCK has deserved his place in the market. Next on the list are Zoffee and Who's Glen.

15:05 Chester (Class 2) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION


15:40 Chester (Class 2) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Class Runs Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
11
1st (11) Let's Dream (14/1 +13%)
Let's Dream

14
14/1(+13%)
(11) Let's Dream 14/1, Needs more on 2024 form, albeit run was possibly needed last time back in October; off since and has mostly raced (and shown best form) on soft.
Lightly raced; needs to step up from 3yo runs and plenty to prove away from soft ground.
2
5
2nd (5) Auld Toon Loon (18/1 -125%)
Auld Toon Loon

18
18/1(-125%)
(5) Auld Toon Loon 18/1, Much happier back on the Flat late last year but off since December and strong likelihood that slower ground would suit, so some doubts about him here.
Relished return to Flat for new yard last term; 2023 saw a win on only visit to this track.
3
9
3rd (9) Rathgar (6/1 +0%)
Rathgar

6
6/1(+0%)
(9) Rathgar 6/1, Two creditable runs this season, last time front-running second at Epsom; doesn't necessarily need to lead; trip/ground suit and leading contender.
Reliable sort (close 2nd at Epsom latest) and firmly in the mix if he adapts to this track.
4
1
4th (1) Flight Leader (33/1 -65%)
Flight Leader

33
33/1(-65%)
(1) Flight Leader 33/1, Still pretty useful in France last season; bought for 100,000gns last autumn and gelded since; fitness the big question on stable/seasonal debut and others preferred.
4-10 in France for Andre Fabre; 100,000gns buy in October; gelded; looks on a testing mark.
5th
10
5th (10) Qitaal (4/1 +60%)
Qitaal

4
4/1(+60%)
(10) Qitaal 4/1, Made up into useful handicapper when back from long absence last season, including C&D win, but something to prove on more recent evidence.
8l C&D win last September (8lb higher today); below form twice since a good reappearance.
6th
2
6th (2) Take Heart (4/1 +20%)
Take Heart

4
4/1(+20%)
(2) Take Heart 4/1, Raced freely at Cork last time; did enough there to hint at a form revival and, if back to the level of last July's good handicap win at Goodwood (1m2f), would have a big chance here.
Won a valuable 1m2f handicap at Glorious Goodwood (good) last summer off 3lb lower.
7th
8
7th (8) Warda Jamila (5/2 +50%)
Warda Jamila

2.5
5/2(+50%)
(8) Warda Jamila 5/2, Yard won this last year; creditable return at Epsom last time; useful handicapper last season and this filly has to be respected for in-form yard.
Close 4th of six at Epsom (1m2f, good) when outsider of the party was a promising return.
8th
3
8th (3) Penzance (12/1 -20%)
Penzance

12
12/1(-20%)
(3) Penzance 12/1, Yet to win on turf but some of his form makes him a contender, including when coming from too far back over an inadequate 1m at Thirsk last week; 10f suits better; shortlisted.
Needs to be in peak form but he's never quite delivered that on turf and is 0-7 on grass.
9th
4
9th (4) Grey Cuban (6/1 +8%)
Grey Cuban

6
6/1(+8%)
(4) Grey Cuban 6/1, Probably needed race on AW at Kempton last time; goes well here and still very feasibly weighted; local stable likes to have winners here; shortlisted.
Won twice over C&D last July; much more to prove if the ground is good to firm.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:40 Chester (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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

WARDA JAMILA (fourth) may have less than a length to make up with the reopposing Rathgar (second) from their recent clash at Epsom, but Andrew Balding's charge is better drawn on this occasion and boasts every chance of reversing that form. A capable sort last year, she is narrowly preferred to Take Heart, who landed a valuable handicap at Goodwood last July and ran creditably most recently at Cork. Grey Cuban and Penzance have the form to get involved in proceedings as well.

Having started a conspicuously big price on her reappearance, when running well nevertheless, WARDA JAMILA (nap) can step up today.

15:40 Chester (Class 2) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION


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

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Class Runs Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
2
1st (2) Small Fry (13/8 +75%)
Small Fry

1.625
13/8(+75%)
(2) Small Fry 13/8, Solid reappearance third at Epsom (1m4f) last month; winner here (1m6f) and two wins (1m4f and 1m5f) elsewhere last season; sharper for last time; respected.
Has won here; the recent satisfactory return to the Flat may bring him back to his best.
2
1
2nd (1) Sportingsilvermine (7/4 +36%)
Sportingsilvermine

1.75
7/4(+36%)
(1) Sportingsilvermine 7/4, Two from two for new yard, last time at Musselburgh (1m4f); leading player, with 5lb rise fair.
0-18 in Ireland but he's won both his starts (1m3f/1m4f handicaps) for James Owen.
3
14
3rd (14) Giselles Defence (20/1 +20%)
Giselles Defence

20
20/1(+20%)
(14) Giselles Defence 20/1, Recent run of form needs improving upon, albeit probably needed it last time; 1m2f better too so may be best watched despite being on a good mark; cheekpieces return.
Three wins last May-July (1m2f; twice claimer ridden); 1lb below his last winning mark.
4
8
4th (8) Woodstock City (25/1 -56%)
Woodstock City

25
25/1(-56%)
(8) Woodstock City 25/1, Probably needed race at Haydock last time in April; 1m4f stamina isn't conclusively proven but possibilities otherwise; worth considering.
Third at this meeting last year and back to form to win at Ripon (1m2f) last August.
5th
11
5th (11) Tokyo Bay (7/1 +22%)
Tokyo Bay

7
7/1(+22%)
(11) Tokyo Bay 7/1, Probably needed race when beaten 9l at Musselburgh last time; second run after wind op now; slower ground possibly preferable but not discounted otherwise.
Won Ripon maiden (1m4f, heavy) in April on 2024 return but has lost his form in handicaps.
6th
9
6th (9) Oman (11/1 -22%)
Oman

11
11/1(-22%)
(9) Oman 11/1, Won this on seasonal debut last year; goes well here; up in trip; good record overall fresh and form claims for sure at his best.
9lb higher than when winning a division of this race last year; also scored in October.
7th
7
7th (7) Obsidian Knight (18/1 -157%)
Obsidian Knight

18
18/1(-157%)
(7) Obsidian Knight 18/1, In fine form on his favoured AW lately, last time landing sixth career win at Lingfield (1m4f); nought from 11 on grass and would appeal more on the AW.
0-11 on turf; however, going well on Lingfield AW recently and now bids for a hat-trick.
8th
3
8th (3) Marhaba Million (40/1 -300%)
Marhaba Million

40
40/1(-300%)
(3) Marhaba Million 40/1, Fair maiden last spring but been off since well beaten run in June (ground possibly too fast); gelded since; probably best watched on stable/seasonal debut.
Tailed off on final start for Owen Burrows; changed hands for 50,000gns last July; gelded.
9th
12
9th (12) Model Approach (20/1 -43%)
Model Approach

20
20/1(-43%)
(12) Model Approach 20/1, Off five months; fair Flat maiden last season before winning twice hurdling in the autumn; not out of it on best Flat form.
Fair maiden (0-5) in Ireland; won twice over hurdles but below form in that sphere lately.
10th
4
10th (4) Reel Rosie (25/1 +0%)
Reel Rosie

25
25/1(+0%)
(4) Reel Rosie 25/1, Each-way claims on such as her second at Thirsk (1m4f) in September; uneven hurdles form more recently; cheekpieces return.
2023 win here; mixed for new yard; cheekpieces (absent for over two years) return.
11th
5
11th (5) Miaswell (66/1 -313%)
Miaswell

66
66/1(-313%)
(5) Miaswell 66/1, Both his wins last season were at 1m on soft; plenty to prove under these conditions, all the more so on the back of modest recent hurdles form since joining this yard.
Won twice (1m, soft) last May/July for David O'Meara but modest in four hurdle races since.
12th
10
12th (10) Lusaka (40/1 -60%)
Lusaka

40
40/1(-60%)
(10) Lusaka 40/1, Knows how to win but bit further probably ideal nowadays and has been off since November too; no cheekpieces.
Out of form for all of 2024 except for when he won at Nottingham (1m6f, good) in August.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:10 Chester (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

SPORTINGSILVERMINE is unbeaten in two starts since switching to the James Owen yard and may have been worth more than the winning margin suggests at Musselburgh last time. The son of Holy Roman Emperor has Mason Patel claiming a handy 7lb and remains relatively unexposed over this distance. The hat-trick seeking Obsidian Knight is likely to have his supporters after recording a double at Lingfield and he needs to be taken seriously. Of the remainder, Small Fry makes the most appeal.

The most striking candidate has to be SPORTINGSILVERMINE, another horse for whom James Owen has worked the oracle.

16:10 Chester (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION


16:45 Chester (Class 2) 18f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Class Runs Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
3
1st (3) Gibside (9/1 +10%)
Gibside

9
9/1(+10%)
(3) Gibside 9/1, Below-par latest run is a negative; however, he'd returned with a solid run the time before and he's unexposed as a stayer (won well over 2m at York three runs back), so not ruled out.
Disappointing at Southwell just 12 days ago but a good case can be made on previous form.
2
6
2nd (6) Surrey Belle (11/8 +59%)
Surrey Belle

1.375
11/8(+59%)
(6) Surrey Belle 11/8, Game, sound second at Ripon last time; often front-runs; 2m4f hurdles winner who's shaped as if this trip will be within range on the Flat; leading player off same mark as last time.
Head second to Artisan Dancer at Ripon and today's longer distance could be a plus.
3
1
3rd (1) Artisan Dancer (11/2 -65%)
Artisan Dancer

5.5
11/2(-65%)
(1) Artisan Dancer 11/2, Narrow winner at Ripon (2m; unproven at further) last time on second start of his season; 3lb rise is fair judged on pick of his old form, so worth considering.
Dug deep to beat Surrey Belle by a head at Ripon; solid contender under a 3lb penalty.
4
7
4th (7) Dreams Adozen (12/1 -9%)
Dreams Adozen

12
12/1(-9%)
(7) Dreams Adozen 12/1, Needs to step up on this spring's form; fair reappearance seventh in this last year (stamina beyond 2m unproven); generally goes well here; not ruled out.
Claims not pressing judged on recent form but she has a good record here; not written off.
5th
5
5th (5) Law Of The Sea (17/2 +47%)
Law Of The Sea

8.5
17/2(+47%)
(5) Law Of The Sea 17/2, Lost his way in 2024 and just minor promise hurdling when last seen out; however, very good mark on best form (including third off 12lb higher in this in 2024), so worth considering.
Majority of last year was disappointing but he was 3rd in this and is on a dangerous mark.
6th
10
6th (10) Tailorman (5/1 +38%)
Tailorman

5
5/1(+38%)
(10) Tailorman 5/1, Very consistent and again ran well on recent seasonal debut (hampered); promises to be suited by this trip; has run well here; considered.
Two wins last August/September and promising third on recent return; he's one to consider.
7th
8
7th (8) Simiyann (50/1 -100%)
Simiyann

50
50/1(-100%)
(8) Simiyann 50/1, Promises to stay beyond 2m; recent efforts leave him with something to prove, especially as he's hitherto been best on the AW.
Two AW wins last October but merely mid-division at Chelmsford (1m6f, AW) three weeks ago.
8th
2
8th (2) Zealandia (11/1 +8%)
Zealandia

11
11/1(+8%)
(2) Zealandia 11/1, Has dropped to a good mark so not completely discounted even though stamina at beyond 2m isn't proven and he was out of form when last seen out four months ago.
Continues to drop down the weights but for a reason; this is his first run since January.
9th
4
9th (4) Zimmerman (20/1 -67%)
Zimmerman

20
20/1(-67%)
(4) Zimmerman 20/1, Fair reappearance and entitled to be sharper for that run now; on a decent mark on best 2024 form and has shaped as if he'll stay 2m3f (2m is fine), so considered.
Won competitive handicap at York last July but hasn't posed a threat since.
10th
9
10th (9) Dance Time (33/1 -106%)
Dance Time

33
33/1(-106%)
(9) Dance Time 33/1, Unraced at beyond 2m but has shaped as if she'll stay further; below-par latest run is a negative and would appeal more on the AW, the scene of all four of her wins.
Three AW wins since last November; maybe did too much in front last time; not discounted.
11th
11
11th (11) Royal Deeside (80/1 -400%)
Royal Deeside

80
80/1(-400%)
(11) Royal Deeside 80/1, Fair second at Pontefract (2m2f) last time; needs more now if this maiden under both codes is to win this; cheekpieces first time.
Soundly beaten second of five at Pontefract last month and remains a maiden in both codes.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:45 Chester (Class 2) 18f Race Class Flow

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

Each of the last three winners of this prize has been a five-year-old and ARTISAN DANCER is taken to continue that trend. Charlie Johnston's gelding battled it out with Surrey Belle to prevail by a head at Ripon, shaping as if this extra distance could eke out further improvement. He can confirm his authority over that rival to complete a double, while Tailorman is the pick of the Ian Williams trio after his close third at Nottingham.

The step up in trip could be a plus for SURREY BELLE, who kept on well when beaten just a head over 2m at Ripon recently.

16:45 Chester (Class 2) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION


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