15:05 Chester Group 2 (Class 1) 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
8	8 (8) (6/1 -9%) Royal Rhyme		6 6/1(-9%)																															(8) Royal Rhyme 6/1, Bolted up in a Glorious Goodwood handicap last summer and confirmed himself a highly talented colt when taking an Ayr listed race (1¼m, good) in September. Far from disgraced stepped up to a Group 1 when fifth in Champion Stakes at Ascot final start. Appeals as one who will do well at 4 yrs. May have more to offer in 2024 when the ground is ideal (4-5 on softer than good).
1	1 (1) (14/1 +13%) Certain Lad		14 14/1(+13%)																															(1) Certain Lad 14/1, Runner-up in this 2 years ago and proved he's still a smart performer when ending a 3-year losing streak in a York handicap in October before following up at Doncaster a fortnight later. Respectable fourth in Group 3 at Newbury on return but likely to find a few too strong in this. Finished second in this race two years ago but this is a deeper Huxley.
9	9 (9) (33/1 -18%) Sunchart		33 33/1(-18%)																															(9) Sunchart 33/1, Useful gelding who ended a lengthy losing run when a wide-margin winner of a listed event at Navan (10.4f, heavy) on return but a follow up in this company is most unlikely. Poor strike-rate; not an obvious type to follow up his Naas reappearance win.
1	6 1st (6) (7/4 +30%) Passenger		1.75 7/4(+30%)																															(6) Passenger 7/4, Quickly developed into a smart performer last year, making a winning debut in Wood Ditton before unlucky not to follow up in the Dante. Found Derby coming too soon but firmly back on track after a break when narrow winner of Group 3 at Windsor final start. Very much the type to make a better 4-y-o. The type to improve further this term and his trainer has won this race seven times.
2	3 2nd (3) (13/8 +60%) Israr		1.625 13/8(+60%)																															(3) Israr 13/8, Smart performer who won at this level at Newmarket (12f) in July. Disappointed in Qatar in February but back on track in this headgear when close third in Gordon Richards Stakes at Sandown 2 weeks ago. Needs considering. Group 2 winner last term; ran creditably in first-time blinkers at Sandown most recently.
3	7 3rd (7) (11/1 +8%) Regal Reality		11 11/1(+8%)																															(7) Regal Reality 11/1, Talented veteran who has won a Group 3 every year bar one since 2018, including 6-runner Diomed Stakes at Epsom last summer. Some good efforts in defeat later in the season and made a respectable return in Earl of Sefton at Newmarket. Not discounted. Retains ability aged nine but again looks vulnerable to some of the younger rivals.
4	4 4th (4) (14/1 -17%) Mashhoor		14 14/1(-17%)																															(4) Mashhoor 14/1, Very much had the run of the race when completing hat-trick in Group 3 at the Curragh last summer and has struggled since, including at the Curragh on return. Headgear now given a whirl. Others preferred. Successful second time out in each of the last two seasons; poised to go well.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/2 +8%) Hans Andersen		5.5 11/2(+8%)																															(2) Hans Andersen 11/2, Useful colt who was seen only 3 times last season but didn't have much trouble landing the odds in minor event at Dundalk (12f) 5 weeks ago. Much more on his plate now, however. Won at Dundalk on seasonal debut; unexposed over middle distances; interesting.
6th	5 6th (5) (16/1 +0%) Oviedo		16 16/1(+0%)																															(5) Oviedo 16/1, Progressed well last season having been highly tried at 2 yrs, ending the campaign with excellent fourth of 34 in Cambridgeshire at Newmarket, doing best of those who didn't race in the stand-side group. However. will find this a very different kind of test and likely to come up short on return. Useful handicap form last term; stiffer task in this field but may improve further.

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

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

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.

15:05 Chester Group 2 (Class 1) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 19f - 17 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
3	3 (3) (8/1 -7%) The Shunter		8 8/1(-7%)																															(3) The Shunter 8/1, Smart winning hurdler/chaser who is lightly raced in this sphere but still added the Cesarewitch at Newmarket in October. Posted a good fifth back hurdling at Punchestown following month and very much of interest on his return here. Won Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, soft) in October off 6lb lower; needs lots of respect.
1	12 1st (12) (9/1 +0%) Zoffee		9 9/1(+0%)																															(12) Zoffee 9/1, Runner-up in this in 2023 and back with Hugo Palmer after a couple of underwhelming hurdling efforts for Olly Murphy. No surprise to see him go well once more. Well beaten last five runs (last two hurdling) but pipped in this last year off 3lb higher.
2	6 2nd (6) (28/1 -155%) Emiyn		28 28/1(-155%)																															(6) Emiyn 28/1, C&D winner who shaped as if needing the run when eleventh of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, heavy) 20 days ago. Can take a step forward with a visor added. Best known for his front-running exploits at Chester, including three wins; visor enlisted.
3	7 3rd (7) (11/1 +8%) Zanndabad		11 11/1(+8%)																															(7) Zanndabad 11/1, Fairly useful on the Flat and over jumps for his current yard, posting a good second in novice hurdle at Ascot (19.3f, good) 47 days ago. No forlorn hope back in this sphere. Yet to get head in front where it matters for this yard but could have a good prize in him.
4	9 4th (9) (4/1 +47%) Aztec Empire		4 4/1(+47%)																															(9) Aztec Empire 4/1, Pair of AW wins early last year and better form on turf thereafter, going close in valuable handicap (16.3f) at York In August. Gelded and returns on a lenient mark so very much one to consider. Two places in hot 2m races on good or good to firm last summer; neck 2nd to Forza Orta.
5th	17 5th (17) (15/2 -25%) Grand Providence		7.5 15/2(-25%)																															(17) Grand Providence 15/2, Nathaniel filly who scored 3 times in 2023, latest in 2m2f handicap at Newmarket in September. Resumed with a promising third in 2m Newbury handicap so she's firmly in the picture. Good record in 1m6f-2m2f handicaps bar the Cesarewitch; a big run looks on its way.
6th	11 6th (11) (11/1 +21%) Aqwaam		11 11/1(+21%)																															(11) Aqwaam 11/1, Posted a career best when winning 2m handicap at Lingfield in March. Not seen to best effect when seventh at Kempton (16f) 34 days ago so he's one for the shortlist. Reached new heights during a pretty busy AW campaign, before disappointing on latest start.
7th	1 7th (1) (22/1 -57%) Falcon Eight		22 22/1(-57%)																															(1) Falcon Eight 22/1, Smart 2m winner who resumed with a below-par sixth in listed race at Saint-Cloud (14.9f, heavy) 39 days ago. No surprise to see him bounce back with that run under his belt. 1st, 5th and 15th in last three Chester Cups; 2nd to Magellan Strait in Irish Cesarewitch.
8th	15 8th (15) (9/1 +25%) Forza Orta		9 9/1(+25%)																															(15) Forza Orta 9/1, Off 7 months before posting an encouraging seventh of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, heavy) 20 days ago. Significantly up in trip and needs considering. Upped to 2m to win at York Ebor meeting (good to firm) by a neck from Aztec Empire; player.
9th	16 9th (16) (33/1 +34%) The Grand Visir		33 33/1(+34%)																															(16) The Grand Visir 33/1, It's now 25 runs since his last win in 2019 and this veteran came in a well-beaten last of 14 to Duke of Oxford in handicap at Kempton (16f) 156 days ago. Hard to make a case for. 2nd, 9th and 9th in last three Chester Cups; on losing run; fine chance on best 2023 runs.
10th	14 10th (14) (9/2 +72%) Too Friendly		4.5 9/2(+72%)																															(14) Too Friendly 9/2, Won 3 times over hurdles for current yard last summer and added to his tally back on the level in 2m Kempton handicap in March. Only eighth hurdling at Plumpton since but no forlorn hope. Lost his way hurdling but smooth 2m AW winner in March on his only Flat start since 2021.
11th	13 11th (13) (12/1 -41%) Duke Of Oxford		12 12/1(-41%)																															(13) Duke Of Oxford 12/1, Ended 2023 with a brace of 2m Kempton wins and he recorded another good effort when second of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 42 days ago. Can make his presence felt once more. Heavy defeats in his two turf races (latest last June); big shout on latest 2m AW form.
12th	10 12th (10) (28/1 -56%) Zealandia		28 28/1(-56%)																															(10) Zealandia 28/1, Back to winning ways at Newcastle (16.2f) in January only to come in ninth in 2m Kempton handicap since. Needs to bounce back. Disappointing on latest start (February) but not out of it on his best AW form (2m).
13th	5 13th (5) (33/1 -18%) Spirit Mixer		33 33/1(-18%)																															(5) Spirit Mixer 33/1, Landed hat-trick in first half of 2022 but seen only sparingly since and below par in 2m AW handicaps both starts this spring. Cheekpieces are now reached for. Only three runs since 2022; 6lb below peak mark but needs a revival in first headgear.
14th	8 14th (8) (20/1 -11%) Solent Gateway		20 20/1(-11%)																															(8) Solent Gateway 20/1, Ended 2023 with sound in-frame efforts at Newbury and York but has run poorly both AW outings this spring. Has a bit to prove on back of that with a visor added. Scale of defeat in two AW runs this year is a concern; visor replaces usual cheekpieces.
15th	2 15th (2) (9/1 +0%) Magellan Strait		9 9/1(+0%)																															(2) Magellan Strait 9/1, Useful gelding who bagged Irish Cesarewitch at the Curragh (16.8f, heavy) last September. Returned with odds-on success in small-filed Dundalk event so he's much respected in his hat-trick bid. Won last two starts, notably when 150-1 in Irish Cesarewitch at the Curragh (2m1f, soft).
16th	4 16th (4) (40/1 -100%) Citizen General		40 40/1(-100%)																															(4) Citizen General 40/1, Resumed winning ways at Kempton (2m) in February but only eleventh of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 42 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Looks good on his day and had an easy 2m win on Kempton AW in February.

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

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

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.

15:40 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:15 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 19f - 17 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
4	4 (4) (4/1 +0%) Prince Alex		4 4/1(+0%)																															(4) Prince Alex 4/1, Best effort for some time when winning 9-runner handicap at Newbury (16.5f, good to soft, 10/1) 21 days ago, pushed out. Manner of that victory suggests he can defy a 3-lb penalty. Won in pretty smooth fashion at Newbury (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago; 3lb penalty.
2	2 (2) (5/1 +33%) Law Of The Sea		5 5/1(+33%)																															(2) Law Of The Sea 5/1, Some good runs for this yard but failed to beat a rival at Newmarket on last two starts (Cesarewitch second occasion) in 2023. Needs to bounce back returning from 6 months off but stall 2 is a help. Big player if he could recapture initial British 2023 efforts; unlucky 4th in Chester Cup.
15	15 (15) (5/1 +44%) Havaila		5 5/1(+44%)																															(15) Havaila 5/1, Won over hurdles at Sandown (2½m, heavy) for Anthony Charlton in January. First run since leaving that yard when second at Goodwood 6 days ago and can feature again if the race doesn't come too soon. Unraced on good or firmer since 2022; big shout if last week's Goodwood form is repeated.
6	6 (6) (5/1 -11%) Hamsiyann		5 5/1(-11%)																															(6) Hamsiyann 5/1, Fairly useful performer on the Flat in France. Progressive over hurdles for this yard, running well when third in juvenile at Ascot last time. One to consider upped in trip. Still looked capable of better latest hurdles start; needs a close look on return to Flat.
13	13 (13) (7/1 +22%) Baez		7 7/1(+22%)																															(13) Baez 7/1, Racked up a 4-timer last year, including success at this course (18.1f). Should strip fitter for his reappearance and step back up in trip is in her favour, so definite player. Four-timer last term, with last leg here; excuses (1m4f and 204 days off) 19 days ago.
14	14 (14) (17/2 -89%) Alphonse Le Grande		8.5 17/2(-89%)																															(14) Alphonse Le Grande 17/2, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Dundalk (12f, 5/2) 45 days ago. Presumably saved for this and can make a big impact if he gets the trip. Comfortably justified favouritism in 14-runner race over 1m4f at Dundalk (AW) last time.
11	11 (11) (9/1 -6%) Dreams Adozen		9 9/1(-6%)																															(11) Dreams Adozen 9/1, Recorded third win of the year when successful at this course in September. Not discredited when third at Newmarket 6 months ago but yet to prove himself over this distance. Often front-runs; did well as 3yo after headgear went on, until trying 2m last two starts.
7	7 (7) (11/1 +8%) Yorkindness		11 11/1(+8%)																															(7) Yorkindness 11/1, Typical of one from this yard who thrived on racing in 2023, winning 5 times at 2m+. Solid fourth over C&D 7 months ago and claims if she's tuned up. Five wins at 2m/2m1f last term; not quite so good on soft (first run here) on final start.
17	17 (17) (16/1 +36%) Greatness Awaits		16 16/1(+36%)																															(17) Greatness Awaits 16/1, Fair performer who put up another solid efforts when fourth at Nottingham last time but is likely to face plenty of competition for the lead here. Fit from hurdling, ran respectably at 1m6f/2m in his three starts back on Flat this spring.
5	5 (5) (20/1 +29%) Duc De Kent		20 20/1(+29%)																															(5) Duc De Kent 20/1, 33/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 34 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Remains high enough in the weights. Largely struggled in Bahrain and needs to build on his two British runs since; new trip.
3	3 (3) (22/1 +12%) It's Good To Laugh		22 22/1(+12%)																															(3) It's Good To Laugh 22/1, Dual purpose performer who ran well when third in this last year. Poor effort when last seen over hurdles 5 months ago but could return to form with cheekpieces refitted. Ran some big races on Flat last term and three were at this track, 3rd in this race.
16	16 (16) (25/1 +11%) Star Legend		25 25/1(+11%)																															(16) Star Legend 25/1, Fair maiden who has been holding his form this year without shaping as if he's ahead of his mark, third at Wolverhampton last time. Likely to find it tough in this grade. Hurdle winner; 0-7 on Flat but placed on AW (1m6f/2m) in two of his last three outings.
9	9 (9) (28/1 -75%) State Legend		28 28/1(-75%)																															(9) State Legend 28/1, Opened account for present yard in decisive fashion at Sandown (1¾m, good to soft) last July but has generally struggled since, including over hurdles. Very in-and-out campaign last term and he was always behind when reappearing 12 days ago.
10	10 (10) (33/1 -50%) Green Team		33 33/1(-50%)																															(10) Green Team 33/1, Winner of a novice event at Ayr during 2-y-o campaign for Kevin Ryan but it's been a struggle since, down the field at Epsom on reappearance. Tongue tied now but up against it. Has dropped down the weights; needs an upturn and has tongue tied first time.
12	12 (12) (33/1 -50%) Wholeofthemoon		33 33/1(-50%)																															(12) Wholeofthemoon 33/1, Winner at Kempton last June and held form on the Flat subsequently. Fair form over hurdles for this yard but not at best on latest outing. 80-1 win over hurdles (2m3f, good to soft) in December; soundly beaten on latest start.
1	1 (1) (50/1 -25%) Galactic Jack		50 50/1(-25%)																															(1) Galactic Jack 50/1, Won at Salisbury last July for Andrew Balding but little show since, including over hurdles. Others more persuasive. 1m4f win last June but he has not shone since (mostly over hurdles); now tries a visor.
8	8 (8) (80/1 -60%) Speedo Boy		80 80/1(-60%)																															(8) Speedo Boy 80/1, Useful handicapped at best but hard to know how much ability he retains. Back from a long absence with a tame showing at Wolverhampton 112 days ago so has plenty to prove. Latest run (January) came after 546 days off but there's been a run of heavy defeats.

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

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

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.

16:15 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:50 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 10 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
4	4 (4) (15/8 +16%) Order Of Malta		1.875 15/8(+16%)																															(4) Order Of Malta 15/8, Off the mark at the fourth attempt Nottingham last July. Consistent in handicaps after that and can have his final run at Bath (14f, heavy) excused under extreme conditions. Dropped another 2 lb and he's in the mix provided he's ready to roll. Of interest on last year's best and shaped well in one course visit; shortlisted.
1	1 (1) (5/2 +9%) Chillhi		2.5 5/2(+9%)																															(1) Chillhi 5/2, Went winless in 2023 (set some fairly tough assignments) and can have his reappearance effort at Southwell (11.1f) last month overlooked, finishing with running left having been hampered over 1f out. Not ruled out back on turf from a career-low mark. Best turf run came over C&D last May; dangerous mark if stepping up on last month's return.
7	7 (7) (9/2 +68%) Southern Voyage		4.5 9/2(+68%)																															(7) Southern Voyage 9/2, Little show for current connections. Back on turf and his mark is easing all the time but needs to show more before becoming of interest. Tumbled down the weights for this yard; may yet come good but there are risks.
9	9 (9) (9/1 +18%) Leap Year Lad		9 9/1(+18%)																															(9) Leap Year Lad 9/1, Won twice on turf last season and there's every chance he needed the run after 5 months off when finishing down the field at Ayr (10f, good) 11 days ago. Steps up in trip and should be much closer to form. Two wins over shorter last season; sharper for recent run but stamina not assured.
6	6 (6) (9/1 -100%) Tribal Wisdom		9 9/1(-100%)																															(6) Tribal Wisdom 9/1, Cashed in on a much-reduced mark in ready fashion over at Lingfield in January and followed up at Wolverhampton in February. Has shaped as if still in good form on all 3 outings since and remains of interest returned to turf/upped in trip albeit badly drawn. Hood reapplied. Two AW wins this year; still in top form and although stamina not assured, he's considered.
3	3 (3) (16/1 -45%) Blow Your Horn		16 16/1(-45%)																															(3) Blow Your Horn 16/1, Completed a hat-trick last summer but has found things tougher since, showing a bit more than previously over hurdles in a couple of starts last month. Returns to the level and the likelihood is he'll find a few too strong. Stays much further; on a winning mark but recent efforts don't instill much confidence.
8	8 (8) (16/1 -45%) Glory Nights		16 16/1(-45%)																															(8) Glory Nights 16/1, Opened his account at Wolverhampton in October. Creditable second of 12 there (1½m) on Boxing Day but not so good at Southwell the following month. Freshened up since. Yet to shine on turf (slower than good) but rated lower on grass as a consequence.
10	10 (10) (22/1 +33%) Oman		22 22/1(+33%)																															(10) Oman 22/1, Useful stayer for Ralph Beckett a few seasons back but failed to make much of an impact last year, latest on sole outing for Patrick Morris at this course (14.4f, heavy) last July. Blinkers back on and handicapper has dropped him another 4 lb ahead of this return to action. Winless since July 2021 but starts out for Tony Carroll off a much-reduced mark.
2	2 (2) (33/1 -83%) Golspie		33 33/1(-83%)																															(2) Golspie 33/1, Made a winning debut over at Newbury just over a year ago and was consistent rather than progressive thereafter. Took keen for his own good when last seen back there (8f, heavy) 7 months ago and has since switched yards (17,000 gns). Steps up in trip with headgear discarded. Consistent for E Johnson Houghton as a 3yo; sold 17,000gns in October; new trip.

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

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

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.

16:50 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:23 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 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
7	7 (7) (9/4 +10%) Giselles Defence		2.25 9/4(+10%)																															(7) Giselles Defence 9/4, Placed in handicaps at Dundalk at the end of 2023 and, making his first start since since leaving Gavin Cromwell, went close when runner-up at Nottingham in April. Went one better at Pontefract (10f) 9 days ago, so he's respected under a penalty with cheekpieces back on. Easy win at Pontefract nine days ago (1m2f, soft); well in under a penalty; strong claims.
3	3 (3) (9/2 +25%) Turner Girl		4.5 9/2(+25%)																															(3) Turner Girl 9/2, Consistent type and, in first-time visor back on turf, built on this year's efforts when making all at Doncaster (10.2f) a fortnight ago. Got the better of an unexposed sort last time and she can make another bold bid as she goes back up in trip. Career best when making all at Doncaster two weeks ago; major player despite a 4lb rise.
4	4 (4) (13/2 -30%) Destinado		6.5 13/2(-30%)																															(4) Destinado 13/2, Has been thriving for his current yard, recording a sixth success of the year when staying on to lead late in 13-runner handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f) 19 days ago. Not dismissed lightly in his current form. Six wins for new yard this year; could still have more to offer; leading contender.
9	9 (9) (15/2 +46%) Swinging London		7.5 15/2(+46%)																															(9) Swinging London 15/2, Fair hurdler for Olly Murphy and, back on the Flat for his stable debut, ran to a similar level when runner-up at Southwell (12.1f) in February. Has continued in good heart since, but more needed as he goes back up in grade with cheekpieces reapplied. Series of good efforts for new yard this year but he'll need to raise his game to win.
2	2 (2) (15/2 +12%) Percy Jones		7.5 15/2(+12%)																															(2) Percy Jones 15/2, Whose sole previous success had came at Wolverhampton in 2022, doubled his tally when scoring at the same venue (14f) in August. Not discredited in his 2 subsequent outings, so he's capable of getting involved if ready to go after 6 months off. Popped up on AW last August (1m6f) but less good twice since and off for six months.
8	8 (8) (8/1 +0%) Polar Princess		8 8/1(+0%)																															(8) Polar Princess 8/1, Had been shaping up well over the winter and opened her account with a cosy success at Newcastle (12.4f) in February. Back up in grade but she could still have more to offer as she makes her turf debut. Major player. Off the mark at Newcastle in February (12.5f); 3lb higher in a better race; turf debut.
5	5 (5) (9/1 -50%) Whispering Royal		9 9/1(-50%)																															(5) Whispering Royal 9/1, Winner at debut at Dundalk for Barry Fitzgerald. Showed fair form in 3 starts on the level for current yard last summer and also successful in a juvenile hurdle in December. Made the frame on his latest outing 2 months ago and he could yet do better back in this sphere. Hurdle win in December; still has potential on the Flat and a good apprentice is booked.
1	1 (1) (18/1 +18%) Chase The Dollar		18 18/1(+18%)																															(1) Chase The Dollar 18/1, Gained reward for a consistent run of form when ending long losing run at Wolverhampton (14f) in November. However, has finished down the field all 3 starts since, well held at the same C&D when last seen in January. Disappointing in three runs since a 1m6f AW win in November; others are more appealing.
6	6 (6) (22/1 -22%) Lunar Jet		22 22/1(-22%)																															(6) Lunar Jet 22/1, Goes well on softer ground and bounced back to winning ways at Redcar (10f, heavy) last April. After a further 6 months off, fared better than on his stable debut when 1½ lengths fifth of 8 at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) 20 days ago. Others still make more appeal. Veteran who shaped well after a break last month; drying ground not ideal but e-w claims.

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

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

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.

17:23 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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Racecard Key

Ths is the racecard key.

Icon	Meaning
	TomForm top stats, gold rated
	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

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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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About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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