Chester Races & Results 1 Thursday 11th May 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Chester Races & Results Tomform Thursday 11th May 2023

There were 44 Races on Thursday 11th May 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Chester, 8 races at Southwell, 8 races at Clonmel, 7 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 11th May 2023

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

13:30 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (3/1 +25%) Nymphadora	3 3/1(+25%)	(3) Nymphadora 3/1, Listed winner on second start in May 2021 but lightly raced and unable to add to her tally since. Probably needed the run on April's return from 10 months off but needs to leave that well behind. Fair weights chance, including on C&D form, but might prefer a stiffer test at 5f.
2	1 2nd (1) (2.5/1 +38%) King's Lynn	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(1) King's Lynn 2.5/1, Better than ever when landing Temple Stakes at Haydock last May. Highly tried and limitations exposed when tackling Group 1 company later in the season. Hampered early on last month's reappearance so given a pass for that. Should run much closer to form back at 5f/eased in class. Very smart on his day; C&D form at this meeting the last 2 years; acts on all ground.
3	8 3rd (8) (3.33/1 -11%) Lihou	3.33 3.33/1(-11%)	(8) Lihou 3.33/1, Had been in good form on AW (won 3 times over 5f since the start of the year) and transferred that back over to turf when adding to tally at Epsom 16 days ago. 2 lb out of the weights but he's clearly in excellent nick. Got up late to win at Epsom (5f, soft); more to do from out of weights in better race.
4	5 4th (5) (6.5/1 +7%) Night On Earth	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(5) Night On Earth 6.5/1, Three wins during a very busy 2022 campaign, latest of them at Nottingham in August. Weakened as though in need of the run on last month's reappearance and expected to last longer this time. C&D winner; 3rd to Look Out Louis here last May and big weights turnaround; aids return.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/1 +17%) Harry's Bar	10 10/1(+17%)	(4) Harry's Bar 10/1, Excellent career strike rate, winning 14 times in all, latest of them at Dundalk. Shaped quite well at Newcastle last month and while he's not as effective on turf, his mark does reflect that. Multiple AW winner; 0-14 on turf but does act on grass; wouldn't want to see much rain.
6th	2 6th (2) (8.5/1 -55%) Look Out Louis	8.5 8.5/1(-55%)	(2) Look Out Louis 8.5/1, Gained two of 4 wins during an excellent 2022 campaign over this C&D. Found listed company too much final outing last term and almost certainly needed the run when last seen in February. Off since but returns for in-form yard. Progressive 5f handicapper; won all three handicaps here, including this race last year.

LTO Selection:

13:30 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Prediction: 5.5/1 (2) LOOK OUT LOUIS is likely to do well in this race based on his past performances and form. 4/1 (1) KING'S LYNN and 7/1 (5) NIGHT ON EARTH are the other horses that could finish in 2nd and 3rd place respectively. 22/1 (6) MOKAATIL and 3/1 (8) LIHOU may not be as well-suited to the track and 12/1 (4) HARRY'S BAR may struggle on turf. 4/1 (3) NYMPHADORA has potential but may need more time to regain her form.

This can go the way of course specialist LOOK OUT LOUIS, who won this contest off 14lb lower last year and had a nice pipe-opener in a Listed contest at Lingfield in February. Another previous winner at this meeting, Lihou has been in terrific form of late and must enter calculations, along with talented Irish raider Harry's Bar. Nymphadora may be winless since May 2021, but some of her form from last season gives her a chance.

It could be worth siding with NIGHT ON EARTH who seems sure to strip fitter with his reappearance behind him and he's landed the inside stall. King's Lynn hasn't been as lucky in the draw department but he adds a touch of class to the race, with Look Out Louis another to consider for his in-form yard.

Look Out Louis is unbeaten in sprint handicaps here but LIHOU is better drawn and looked in good form on soft at Epsom last time.

13:30 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3.5/1 +30%) Surely Not	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(6) Surely Not 3.5/1, Dual winner last season and, in line with yard's good start to the season he duly improved to make a winning return at Newmarket (1m) 3 weeks ago, well suited by coming off a strong gallop. 7 lb higher now but another not out of things partnered by William Buick. Third win when reappearing to see off 15 rivals at Newmarket last month; respected up 7lb.
2	9 2nd (9) (28/1 -75%) Self Aclaim	28 28/1(-75%)	(9) Self Aclaim 28/1, Promise when third on debut at Wolverhampton in November and built on that to land a 7f maiden at that venue the following month. Found a little more progress to follow up under a penalty at Newcastle in January (had run of race) but this demands more now handicapping. Two AW wins over winter; presumably been targeted at this by local stable.
3	8 3rd (8) (6.5/1 -8%) Urban Sprawl	6.5 6.5/1(-8%)	(8) Urban Sprawl 6.5/1, Likeable type who signed off for 2022 with back-to-back 7f nursery wins at Sandown and Ascot. Lost nothing in defeat behind a thriving, race fit rival on return at Musselburgh (1m) 11 days ago and another in with a shout for all this is a step up in grade. Three 7f nursery wins at 2; good second on 1m Musselburgh return 11 days ago; player.
4	3 4th (3) (3.33/1 +0%) Vetiver	3.33 3.33/1(+0%)	(3) Vetiver 3.33/1, Confirmed debut promise when running out a cosy winner of a Beverley novice (7.4f) in September and justified strong support to make a winning return under a penalty at that venue (8.5f) 3 weeks ago, tanking through the race and eased clear final 1f. Big shout now handicapping from handy draw. Two ready novice wins at Beverley; more needed here but looks capable of better again.
5th	4 5th (4) (14/1 -40%) Promoter	14 14/1(-40%)	(4) Promoter 14/1, Showcasing colt who had clearly derived plenty from debut run when running out a ready winner of a Chepstow novice (7f) in September. Couldn't make an impact in Group 3 Horris HIll final start but he remains unexposed now embarking on 3-y-o campaign. Yard in good form. Easy novice win last autumn before fifth in Group 3; should have more to offer at 3.
6th	7 6th (7) (11/1 -83%) Lord Uhtred	11 11/1(-83%)	(7) Lord Uhtred 11/1, Progressed with each start last term, culminating with victory in 11-runner minor event at Kempton (7f) in September. Not seen to best effect (raced in unfavoured group) on return/handicap debut at Newbury (7f) 3 weeks ago and he remains the type to do better. Progressive at 2; better than result on reappearance; remains capable of better.
7th	1 7th (1) (1.75/1 +50%) Theoryofeverything	1.75 1.75/1(+50%)	(1) Theoryofeverything 1.75/1, Bred in the purple and created a taking impression when making a winning debut in a Doncaster novice (7f, heavy) in April, going clear under hand riding final 1f. Very encouraging third in Group 3 Greenham (7f) at Newbury 3 weeks ago and very interesting switched to handicaps. Promising start last month, winning on debut then third in Greenham; surely more to come.

LTO Selection:

14:05 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

1st: 3.5/1 (1) THEORYOFEVERYTHING 2nd: 5/1 (6) SURELY NOT 3rd: 10/1 (4) PROMOTER

VETIVER made quite the impression when scoring readily at Beverley last month and she is drawn to attack from the front once more from stall two. A mark of 90 on her handicap debut could underestimate her and she gets the vote ahead of Greenham third Theoryofeverything and Self Aclaim, who arrives on a hat-trick. We might not have seen the best of Urban Sprawl yet and he is another to note.

A really intriguing 3-y-o handicap and despite a less-than-ideal draw it could pay to side with THEORYOFEVERYTHING. A most impressive winner on debut at Doncaster, he ran well upped markedly in class when third in the Greenham at Newbury subsequently and there's highly likely more to come now handicapping. Easy Beverley scorer Vetiver is feared from a handy draw, along with Urban Sprawl and Lord Uhtred.

The front-running URBAN SPRAWL made a good return to action when second in a competiive Musselburgh race and can go one better now.

14:05 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Chester Listed (Class 1) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (3.2/1 +20%) San Antonio	3.2 3.2/1(+20%)	(7) San Antonio 3.2/1, Continued his race-by-race progression when bolting up in a Dundalk maiden (10.7f, 10/3) just under 6 weeks ago. Bound to keep on improving and yard have a superb record in this contest (won 4 out of last 5 renewals). Won well in maiden at Dundalk (10.5f, AW) six weeks ago; sure to make further progress.
2	3 2nd (3) (1.1/1 +56%) Alder	1.1 1.1/1(+56%)	(3) Alder 1.1/1, Opened his account second time up at Killarney last year and picked up from where he left off 7 months prior to double his tally at Cork (10.1f, good to soft) just under 3 weeks ago, suited by the increase in trip. Should have even more to offer so is a must for the shortlist. Tidy win at Cork (1m2f, good to yielding) on latest; the form pick and looks promising.
3	1 3rd (1) (2.5/1 +29%) Local Dynasty	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(1) Local Dynasty 2.5/1, Dubawi colt who took his record to 3 wins from 4 starts when taking a listed contest at Pontefract last in October. Likely to make a smart performer this season (holds a Dante entry) so looks sure to be in the mix upped to 1¼m for his in-form yard. 2yo career culminating in Pontefract Listed win (1m; by a head) in October; sure to stay.
4	5 4th (5) (22/1 -10%) Lose Your Wad	22 22/1(-10%)	(5) Lose Your Wad 22/1, Muhaarar colt who didn't show much improvement to get off the mark 6 months on from his debut in maiden at Kempton (8f) just over 5 weeks ago, tiring late as he looked set to win in more dominant style. Big step forward required but is open to plenty improvement for a red-hot yard. Narrow winner of Kempton maiden (1m, AW) but the form has been boosted; dam 14.5f winner.
5th	2 5th (2) (33/1 +18%) Afterwards	33 33/1(+18%)	(2) Afterwards 33/1, Took a step forward from debut effort after 2 months off when winning novice at Newcastle (8f) just over 8 weeks ago. Upped further in trip but likely to struggle in this company. Won with a late bid in novice at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March; this is much more demanding.
6th	8 6th (8) (25/1 -25%) Stormbuster	25 25/1(-25%)	(8) Stormbuster 25/1, Second in a 1m Salisbury listed before producing a useful effort to get off the mark in a 1m Newbury novice in September. Finished last on final outing in 2022 and it was a similar story on return in a listed event at Epsom recently, again hanging left. Best to look elsewhere. Disappointing at Epsom (1m2f, soft) 16 days ago; needs marked overall improvement too.

LTO Selection:

14:40 Chester Listed (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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

1st - 2.5/1 (3) ALDER 2nd - 3.5/1 (1) LOCAL DYNASTY 3rd - 10/1 (4) HADRIANUS

A taking winner at Cork on his return last month, ALDER could be a Derby prospect for Donnacha O'Brien and he can go a long way to cementing his place by scoring in this valuable contest. The son of Australia remains unexposed at this trip and his form is of a higher level than Newmarket debut winner Passenger and San Antonio, who hails from the stable which has won this contest in four of the last five years. The well-related Local Dynasty is another to consider.

Aidan O'Brien has had a stranglehold on this contest in recent seasons, but this year he may be forced to play second fiddle to son Donnacha in the shape of ALDER, who relished the step up in trip when scoring at Cork on return just under 3 weeks ago and he can take this step up in class in his stride. San Antonio is put forward as the main danger after his impressive display at Dundalk, with Local Dynasty and Passenger another couple fancied to be in the mix.

The form choice is ALDER who has improved on every start, scoring in some style last time. Passenger may be the chief threat.

14:40 Chester Listed (Class 1) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Chester Group 3 (Class 1) 13f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.75/1 +13%) Hamish	1.75 1.75/1(+13%)	(1) Hamish 1.75/1, Very smart gelding who landed this in stylish fashion last season. Won Cumberland Lodge subsequently and wasn't disgraced when narrowly denied by Max Vea in St Simon Stakes at Newbury on final out of the campaign. Should take all the beating. Better than ever last term, kicking off with a ready win in this race; strong candidate.
2	6 2nd (6) (10/1 +50%) Lone Eagle	10 10/1(+50%)	(6) Lone Eagle 10/1, Very smart colt at his best for Martyn Meade, second in 2021 Irish Derby. Hasn't been able to reproduce that form since though, including when only fifth in John Porter Stakes at Newbury on debut for current yard. Others make more appeal. Below par since returning last term from injury; bit better on latest return, for new yard.
3	3 3rd (3) (1.1/1 +45%) Changingoftheguard	1.1 1.1/1(+45%)	(3) Changingoftheguard 1.1/1, Chester Vase winner last year and was right back to form when landing the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot. Not seen since but has to be respected on return. Absent since 2022 Royal Ascot win (hairline fracture); a leading contender if in good form.
4	8 4th (8) (40/1 +20%) Sunchart	40 40/1(+20%)	(8) Sunchart 40/1, Useful sort who wasn't at his best when a well-held fourth in a listed contest at Navan last time and would struggle in this company even on his best form. Nine 2nds, including in five Listed races and a Group 3, but win record on Flat is 1-20.
5th	4 5th (4) (16/1 +0%) Enemy	16 16/1(+0%)	(4) Enemy 16/1, Smart gelding. Latest win at Meydan in January. Better than result when 11¼ lengths eighth of 15 to Broome in Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan (15.9f, good to firm, 13/2) 47 days ago. Not taken lightly. Hit new heights on first two runs this year (Dubai and Saudi Arabia); form dipped latest.
6th	2 6th (2) (11/1 +21%) Max Vega	11 11/1(+21%)	(2) Max Vega 11/1, Smart sort who ran respectably in his bid for back-toback John Porter wins at Newbury 19 days ago. Should come on for that and is likely to put up a solid showing. Bit below form at Newbury last month, whereas winning this appears to require a new high.

LTO Selection:

15:15 Chester Group 3 (Class 1) 13f Race Class Flow

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

1st: 2/1 (1) HAMISH, 2nd: Better Than Ever, 3rd: 2/1 (3) CHANGINGOFTHEGUARD

Hamish has proven to run well fresh in the past and the gelded son of Motivator was only narrowly denied by MAX VEGA at Newbury when last seen in October. William Haggas' charge is prominent in the betting for the Yorkshire Cup, but Ralph Beckett's reopposing six-year-old is taken to confirm the Newbury form. He finished a decent third when giving 3lb to the first and second in the John Porter Stakes last month and that run offers plenty of encouragement. Changingoftheguard won the Chester Vase last year and is also respected.

HAMISH won this last year with something to spare and is very much the class act, so he gets the nod ahead of Enemy who did well in Dubai earlier in the year. A case can be made for most of the others, but Old Harrovian is perhaps the most intriguing of them having won so emphatically at Wolverhampton last time.

The most likely outcome is another Ormonde win for HAMISH. He is campaigned very selectively these days and usually to great effect.

15:15 Chester Group 3 (Class 1) 13f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (2.25/1 +36%) City Streak	2.25 2.25/1(+36%)	(6) City Streak 2.25/1, Fair and consistent 9.5f winner in 2022. Resumed with a good third of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 21 days ago. Merits consideration off the same mark.
2	2 2nd (2) (25/1 -79%) Dark Pine	25 25/1(-79%)	(2) Dark Pine 25/1, C&D winner but yet to hit top form in two AW runs this winter at Southwell and Wolverhampton. More is needed after an 87-day break.
3	4 3rd (4) (25/1 +17%) Dashing Roger	25 25/1(+17%)	(4) Dashing Roger 25/1, Dual 1m winner in 2021 but he struggled for form last year and looked rusty when fifth of 7 in handicap (13/2) at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) 12 days ago. Has a fair bit to prove.
4	5 4th (5) (7.5/1 -7%) Dream Harder	7.5 7.5/1(-7%)	(5) Dream Harder 7.5/1, An improved model for Ian Williams, adding to his tally at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in February. Posted another solid effort when third of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 34 days ago so he's not taken lightly.
5th	11 5th (11) (4/1 +50%) Stately Home	4 4/1(+50%)	(11) Stately Home 4/1, Resumed with 1m success at Kempton and has continued in good nick, fifth of 15 in handicap at Newbury (10f) 19 days ago. That form is working out well so he's a player off a 1 lb lower mark.
6th	3 6th (3) (10/1 -11%) Box To Box	10 10/1(-11%)	(3) Box To Box 10/1, Three-time winner in 2022, including over C&D, but not at his best on his last two starts at Sakhir over the winter. No surprise to see him bounce back here though.
7th	7 7th (7) (5.5/1 +31%) Amor Vincit Omnia	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(7) Amor Vincit Omnia 5.5/1, A fairly useful performer up to 1m for Hugo Palmer in 2022. Changed hands for 25,000gns and not disgraced after 6 months off when sixth of 15 in handicap at Newbury (10f, heavy) 19 days ago. Can build on it now.
8th	1 8th (1) (28/1 -100%) Oneforthegutter	28 28/1(-100%)	(1) Oneforthegutter 28/1, Useful handicapper but he's winless since his debut in 2021. Returns from 7 months off on the back of a wind op so he's no forlorn hope.
9th	9 9th (9) (12/1 +0%) Jean Baptiste	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) Jean Baptiste 12/1, C&D winner but again without his usual headgear when below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f) 39 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on now so he needs considering off an easing mark.
10th	10 10th (10) (14/1 -211%) Thunder Max	14 14/1(-211%)	(10) Thunder Max 14/1, Yet to add to his debut success but he's largely run well in handicaps since, including when fourth of 13 in handicap at Haydock (10.2f) 12 days ago after a 12-month absence. Blinkers on 1st time. Possibilities.
11th	13 11th (13) (12/1 +14%) Ibiza Rocks	12 12/1(+14%)	(13) Ibiza Rocks 12/1, It's now 11 runs since last win in 2020 but he comes here in decent nick for his new yard, fifth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Not discounted now stepping up in trip.

LTO Selection:

15:45 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary, the top three horses predicted to finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd are: 1st - 7/1 (5) DREAM HARDER 2nd - 8/1 (11) STATELY HOME 3rd - 9/1 (3) BOX TO BOX

CITY STREAK rates a big player on the pick of his form and Andrew Balding's four-year-old must hold every chance of building on a promising third over a similar trip at Chelmsford last month. He filled the runner-up spot over C&D on his third-last outing in July and another bold showing looks assured off 4lb higher. Connections of Thunder Max reach for first-time blinkers following a decent fourth at Haydock most recently and he is noted along with Dream Harder.

A case can be made for a few of these but it is worth siding with STATELY HOME, who figures on a handy mark with his recent Newbury fifth working out well and can now add to his reappearance Kempton success. The reliable City Streak can also have a say on the back of an encouraging Chelmsford City third, while C&D scorer Jean Baptiste and in-form Dream Harder need shortlisting too.

The most solid option appears to be CITY STREAK (nap), whose steadily progressive form last season includes a C&D second.

15:45 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Chester Maiden (Class 2) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
10	10 (10) (12/1 +0%) She's Smart	12 12/1(+0%)	(10) She's Smart 12/1, Built on encouraging debut effort when third of 9 in maiden at Newmarket (5f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Sets the standard on that form. Engaged 1.30 Chester Wednesday. Well held in yesterday's Lily Agnes but better drawn this time if turned out again..
1	3 1st (3) (1.38/1 +39%) Hackman	1.38 1.38/1(+39%)	(3) Hackman 1.38/1, Half-brother to several winners and duly posted promising third of 7 in minor event at Newmarket (5f, soft, 18/5) on debut 23 days ago. Should improve and is one for the shortlist. Plenty of encouragement at Newmarket and that 5f novice is usually decent form..
2	5 2nd (5) (2.5/1 +64%) Innvincible Friend	2.5 2.5/1(+64%)	(5) Innvincible Friend 2.5/1, Once-raced colt. 11/1, second of 8 in minor event at Ripon (5f, heavy) on debut 12 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress and must enter calculations. Trainer has a good record in this maiden and this colt wasn't far away at Ripon..
3	8 3rd (8) (8/1 -60%) The Camden Colt	8 8/1(-60%)	(8) The Camden Colt 8/1, Foaled April 24. €22,000 foal, €50,000 yearling, Footstepsinthesand colt. Dam, ran once in France, sister to smart 1¼m-1½m winner Venus de Milo. Market check advised on debut. Inside draw will be a good one should this newcomer get away on terms..
4	4 4th (4) (8.5/1 +23%) Havanarama	8.5 8.5/1(+23%)	(4) Havanarama 8.5/1, Foaled January 26. 5,500 gns foal, €50,000 yearling, Havana Grey colt. Makes plenty of appeal on paper although wide draw not ideal on debut. From a yard that prioritises this meeting but could be better drawn..
5th	1 5th (1) (5/1 -82%) Big Time Rascal	5 5/1(-82%)	(1) Big Time Rascal 5/1, Foaled March 19. 100,000 gns yearling, Blue Point colt. Dam, useful French/US 7f/1m winner, half-sister to smart 2-y-o 1m winner Soustraction. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. Sire an influence for speed and from stall 3 he could easily make his presence felt..

LTO Selection:

16:20 Chester Maiden (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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

1st: 12/1 (10) SHE'S SMART 2nd: 2.25/1 (3) HACKMAN 3rd: 7/1 (5) INNVINCIBLE FRIEND

HACKMAN showed plenty of ability at Newmarket last month, where he briefly led before fading into third late on. The son of Mehmas ought to improve for that initial experience, though, and could be worth siding with. George Boughey is represented by newcomer Big Time Rascal, who merits the utmost respect along with the Richard Hannon-trained The Camden Colt. Innvincible Friend shaped with promise on his debut at Ripon and is another to consider.

Preference is for HACKMAN, who travelled well for a long way on his Newmarket debut last month and can be expected to progress from that. She's Smart has the edge on experience over her rivals and is much respected, whilst Innvincible Friend can also make his presence felt.

Three newcomers have the best draws and they need checking in the betting. As things stand, HACKMAN edges preference.

16:20 Chester Maiden (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/1 +36%) Struth	7 7/1(+36%)	(1) Struth 7/1, Landed a Nottingham maiden (8.3f, good to firm) on debut last August and similar form when third in minor event at Epsom next time. Failed to progress upped to 1¼m in a Newmarket nursery when last seen in October and needs to have improved during the winter. Yard also saddles Demilion. Stoutly bred, so stamina surely not the problem on final 2yo run; unexposed after 3 races.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/1 +41%) Demilion	5 5/1(+41%)	(2) Demilion 5/1, Winning handicap debut at Wolverhampton in January and backed that up with a good effort at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) on turf debut back from a break in April. By no means disgraced at Newmarket since and this stiffer test should be in his favour. Yard has won 2 of the last 4 runnings of this. Newmarket three weeks ago wasn't his best form but 1m4f now looks worth a go.
3	4 3rd (4) (2.75/1 +21%) Cantora	2.75 2.75/1(+21%)	(4) Cantora 2.75/1, Promising type who won a brace of nurseries on slow ground last term. Back on the scoresheet when accounting for 9 rivals in good style at Beverley (1¼m, good to soft) a fortnight ago and, though now 11 lb higher in a tougher race, she is of strong interest upped in trip with Ryan Moore booked. Recent 1m2f winner; dam 1m4f winner and it's easy to envisage this filly following suit.
4	7 4th (7) (3.33/1 +17%) Nobody Told Me	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(7) Nobody Told Me 3.33/1, Found some improvement when opening his account in a 7-runner handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, soft) recently. Didn't do too much when hitting the front that day and 6 lb rise is hardly the end of the world, so there is certainly cause for optimism. Favourite when getting up late on in seven-runner race at Doncaster (1m4f, soft); up 6lb.
5th	6 5th (6) (12/1 -9%) Double Oban	12 12/1(-9%)	(6) Double Oban 12/1, Bettered AW efforts when second in a 6-runner Redcar novice (1¼m, heavy) on turf debut last month. Shapes as though this trip will be within range now handicapping but, like stablemate Dragonball Prince, he needs to take a considerable step forward. Despite pedigree, he shapes as if this longer trip will suit on handicap debut..
6th	5 6th (5) (20/1 -25%) Dragonball Prince	20 20/1(-25%)	(5) Dragonball Prince 20/1, Stepped up on what she showed in novice company when a close third on nursery debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in November. Proved to to be a disappointment upped to 11f at Kempton the following month, though, and needs to raise his game back on turf. Yard also represented by Double Oran. Stoutly bred on the dam's side but 1m3f last time as 2yo brought a disappointment.
7th	9 7th (9) (20/1 -67%) Burglar's Dream	20 20/1(-67%)	(9) Burglar's Dream 20/1, Left initial efforts well behind when second upped to 9f in a Redcar novice (soft) on final start of 2-y-o campaign. Gelded since and further progress could be on the way now faced with an even stiffer test on this handicap debut. Best 2yo display suggested a strength in stamina; could improve on handicap/seasonal debut.
8th	8 8th (8) (4/1 +11%) Sovereign Spirit	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) Sovereign Spirit 4/1, Has improved of late, bagging back-to-back handicaps over this trip on the AW at Lingfield. If able to match that level of form now returned to turf, he's likely to make a bold bid to complete the hat-trick under a penalty. 1m4f on AW last three runs, clearcut winner of handicaps at Lingfield last two occasions.

LTO Selection:

16:55 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

1st: 4.5/1 (8) SOVEREIGN SPIRIT 2nd: 3.5/1 (4) CANTORA 3rd: 12/1 (9) BURGLAR'S DREAM

CANTORA has found significant improvement following her switch to handicaps, and the daughter of Time Test, who was hit with an 11lb rise for last month's Beverley success, may yet have more to offer. Demilion was far from disgraced in a warm 0-95 contest at Newmarket 22 days ago and must be seriously considered, along with Sovereign Spirit, who arrives in search of his hat-trick having notched up a brace of wins at Lingfield.

The vote goes to the filly CANTORA, who had any amount in hand when scoring at Beverley and she is appealing with Ryan Moore doing the steering here, for all that an 11 lb rise in the weights asks a question. The hat-trick seeking Sovereign Spirit will be a danger to all provided he is able to continue the good work back on turf, while Demilion and Nobody Told Me are others to consider, along with likely improver Burglar's Dream.

At the foot of the weights, BURGLAR'S DREAM may be the one to take the most telling step forward. Nobody Told Me is second choice.

16:55 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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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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