Chester Races & Results 1 Saturday 17th June 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Chester Races & Results Tomform Saturday 17th June 2023

There were 56 Races on Saturday 17th June 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Chester, 7 races at Downpatrick, 7 races at Hexham, 7 races at Sandown, 7 races at Bath, 7 races at York, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Leicester, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 17th June 2023

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13:35 Chester Stakes (Class 2) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7/1 +30%) Innvincible Friend	7 7/1(+30%)	(6) Innvincible Friend 7/1, Fair form when runner-up first two starts but only ninth of 12 in maiden (7/2) at Haydock (6f, good) 23 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Big player on his soft-ground form; disappointing on fast surface last time.
2	1 2nd (1) (2.75/1 -10%) Bits And Bobs	2.75 2.75/1(-10%)	(1) Bits And Bobs 2.75/1, 5/1, won 15-runner maiden at Leicester (6f, good) on debut 11 days ago, well on top finish. This James Garfield colt seems sure to do better. In the mix. Pushed out to beat 14 rivals in Leicester maiden last week; open to progress.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/1 -25%) Master Franca	5 5/1(-25%)	(2) Master Franca 5/1, 15/2, encouraging fourth of 10 in maiden at York (6f, firm) on debut 30 days ago. Should have more to offer. Encouraging debut (finished fourth) in maiden at York's Dante festival; possibilities.
4	5 4th (5) (50/1 +50%) Eco Power Boy	50 50/1(+50%)	(5) Eco Power Boy 50/1, 25/1, eleventh of 14 in minor event at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) on debut 28 days ago. Up in trip with lots to find. Down the field in 5f contest at Doncaster on debut; gelded since.
5th	4 5th (4) (1.62/1 +14%) Je Ne Sais Quoi	1.62 1.62/1(+14%)	(4) Je Ne Sais Quoi 1.62/1, Promising Dandy Man filly who landed odds in 14-runner maiden at Thirsk (6f, good) 12 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Likely to improve further. The form choice. Ascot debut form is working out well; scored at Thirsk subsequently; commands respect.
6th	3 6th (3) (5/1 -11%) There's No Limit	5 5/1(-11%)	(3) There's No Limit 5/1, 11/2, built on debut promise when third of 10 in maiden at Newbury (6.5f, firm) 10 days ago. May do better still. Firmly in the picture. Third at Pontefract and Newbury; shapes as if this sharper test will suit.
7th	7 7th (7) (40/1 -21%) Kenyan Warrior	40 40/1(-21%)	(7) Kenyan Warrior 40/1, Foaled April 19. Saxon Warrior colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 6f winner Giselles Ausie and 6f winner Silver Nemo. Respected newcomer. Saxon Warrior colt; sole newcomer in the field; market informative.

LTO Selection:

13:35 Chester Stakes (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

JE NE SAIS QUOI was able to build on a promising debut effort, where she chased home a pair of subsequent winners, when landing the spoils at Thirsk 12 days ago. The Dandy Man filly can take another step forward for her in-form yard, while Master Franca, who finished fourth in a warm York maiden last month, appeals as the most likely danger. A winner at Leicester on his debut, Bits And Bobs must also enter the reckoning.

William Haggas' JE NE SAIS QUOI holds the edge on the form of her recent Thirsk success and with more improvement on the cards she looks the way to go. Newbury-third There's No Limit could emerge as the chief threat ahead of Leicester-scorer Bits And Bobs.

Thirsk scorer JE NE SAIS QUOI looks poised to progress further. The other winner, Bits And Bobs, is second choice.

13:35 Chester Stakes (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3.33/1 -21%) Vintage Clarets	3.33 3.33/1(-21%)	(2) Vintage Clarets 3.33/1, Fairly useful 5f winner who ran well when runner-up behind a runaway winner on return at Musselburgh (5f) in April. Likely best excused his latest run in "Dash" at Epsom and this return to calmer waters rates a plus from reduced mark/handy draw. Best to forgive latest run; favourably handicapped and is well drawn; respected.
2	3 2nd (3) (7.5/1 +25%) Lihou	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(3) Lihou 7.5/1, Resurgent from reduced mark this year, successful 3 times on AW and on top late on when going in again at Epsom in April. Made frame next 2 starts and another easily forgiven his latest run in "Dash" at Epsom (stall opened late). Better showing anticipated for all draw in 8 is tricky. Latest run can be excused; consistent otherwise this year, winning four times.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/1 -29%) Ancient Times	9 9/1(-29%)	(1) Ancient Times 9/1, Dual 5f winner early last season who shaped as if needing run on return at Newmarket and easy enough to overlook his latest run at Epsom (stall opened late). Appeals as being on a competitive mark but draw could have been a lot kinder. Close second off 2lb higher here last August but has the widest draw this time.
4	6 4th (6) (6.5/1 -30%) Vespasian	6.5 6.5/1(-30%)	(6) Vespasian 6.5/1, Dial scorer on AW early on last year who has run well in defeat since the turn of the year, again finding only one too good at Wolverhampton (6f) 12 days ago. Likely to face competition for the lead here but consistency hard to knock and not discounted. Runner-up in three of his last four races; threatening to regain the winning thread.
5th	8 5th (8) (12/1 +40%) Leodis Dream	12 12/1(+40%)	(8) Leodis Dream 12/1, Eased considerably in weights and capitalised to score on final start at Ripon (5f) last term. Proved somewhat disappointing on 2 of his 3 starts so far this campaign but handicapper is relinquishing his grip at least. Has performed well (won/second) in two attempts at Chester; difficult to dismiss.
6th	10 6th (10) (9/1 -29%) Absolutelyflawless	9 9/1(-29%)	(10) Absolutelyflawless 9/1, Landed C&D Lily Agnes here last term and resumed progress when getting on top late at Wolverhampton (6f) in May. Good second in 6f handicap back here later that month and good chance she found conditions too lively when last of 6 at Haydock last week. Won last year's Lily Agnes over C&D; close second here on penultimate outing.
7th	9 7th (9) (9/1 +10%) Speedacus	9 9/1(+10%)	(9) Speedacus 9/1, Shaped as if needing the run on return at Musselburgh and duly stepped up plenty (in refitted visor) when landing 8-runner Chepstow handicap (5f) 15 days ago. May have found race coming too soon after just 1 day off at Lingfield and given more of a break ahead of this. Successful at Chepstow on most recent 5f start; still well treated on best Irish form.
8th	5 8th (5) (2.5/1 +29%) Copper Knight	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(5) Copper Knight 2.5/1, Veteran sprinter who has been a fine servant for connections and added a third C&D success to his tally in this race 12 months ago. Ran respectably on return and whilst not in same form in trio of starts since, he's dangerous to discount from this career-low mark. Won this race off 15lb higher last year; great chance granted any sort of revival.

LTO Selection:

14:10 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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

COPPER KNIGHT might not have been at his best in recent starts, but Tim Easterby's admirable nine-year-old is now 15lb lower than when landing the corresponding event under Sean Kirrane last year. The Sir Prancealot gelding drops in grade and it would be no surprise were he to mount a serious challenge in defence of his crown. Vintage Clarets is considered following a forgivable effort in the Dash at Epsom, while Vespasian heads the remainder.

Plenty arrive with claims and it could just be worth chancing last year's winner COPPER KNIGHT. He's not been at his very best so far this campaign but the handicapper has afforded him a chance and a bold showing would come as no surprise from a handy draw. Vintage Clarets is a big danger, whilst Absolutelyflawless can't be discounted with a good pace to aim at sure to suit.

Off a handy mark and from a favourable draw, VINTAGE CLARETS gets the verdict. Second choice is last year's winner Copper Knight.

14:10 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2.25/1 +0%) Box To Box	2.25 2.25/1(+0%)	(2) Box To Box 2.25/1, Three-time winner in 2022, including over C&D, but not at his best on his last two starts at Sakhir over the winter. Entitled to be sharper for his C&D return last month and having dropped back down to his last winning mark, he's one to look out for. 2-2 at Chester when the ground is good/faster; interesting granted a sound surface.
2	8 2nd (8) (3.6/1 +60%) Jean Baptiste	3.6 3.6/1(+60%)	(8) Jean Baptiste 3.6/1, Back-to-back winner at around 10f last season (including this corresponding race) and ran a cracker from the front when third at York in October. Steadily gaining full fitness in trio of starts so far this spring and the handicapper has given him a chance. Engaged 1.50 York Friday. Won this race off 1lb higher last year; yet to find his form this term.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/1 -100%) Bizarre Law	9 9/1(-100%)	(5) Bizarre Law 9/1, Made an encouraging return to action after 7 months off when third at Kempton but below that level on both subsequent starts, finding trouble back on turf at Haydock last month. First-time headgear applied and not discounted. Gives the impression he'll benefit from the first-time headgear; shortlisted.
4	4 4th (4) (5.5/1 -22%) Cockalorum	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(4) Cockalorum 5.5/1, Fallen long way in weights and confirmed his effectiveness fresh when ending losing run from the front at Ripon in April. Shade fortunate to make it back-to-back wins there earlier this month and arrives on a hat-trick from just a 2 lb higher mark. Couple of game wins from the front at Ripon this season; respected in current form.
5th	9 5th (9) (6/1 +50%) Oriole	6 6/1(+50%)	(9) Oriole 6/1, Off the mark second time up at Leicester last year and matched rather than advanced her form in 3 subsequent starts. Will need to hit the ground running after 8 months off to feature. Still has low mileage; heed the market signals on reappearance.
6th	7 6th (7) (14/1 -17%) Power Of Darkness	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Power Of Darkness 14/1, Nearly 2 years without a win but wasted no time getting back on track when mid-field at Yarmouth earlier this month, ideally needing a more truly-run affair. Disappointed on his only other try at this trip so probably best to look elsewhere. 0-6 (inconsistent results) for current yard; enough to prove back up in distance.
7th	6 7th (6) (22/1 -22%) Sucellus	22 22/1(-22%)	(6) Sucellus 22/1, Best effort last season when winning 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in October, better placed than most. Might have needed the run after 7 months off when down the field at Carlisle last month and now stepped significantly back up in trip. Yet to score off a mark this high for current stable; others preferred.
8th	11 8th (11) (12/1 +52%) Khathak	12 12/1(+52%)	(11) Khathak 12/1, Temperamental sort who is yet to fire for his current stable. More severe headgear enlisted but others make more appeal. Not entirely solid on his form for new yard this year; new headgear.
9th	1 9th (1) (10/1 -11%) Evocative Spark	10 10/1(-11%)	(1) Evocative Spark 10/1, Won twice last year, including at this track 12 months ago, but rather lost his way towards the end of the season. Gelded and left George Boughey prior to his return but has failed to fire on both outings this term. Cheekpieces replace the hood worn last time and steps up in trip. Won off 5lb higher on sole Chester start (7f) but has stamina to prove upped in trip.

LTO Selection:

14:45 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

In an open event, it might be worth taking a chance on EVOCATIVE SPARK. First-time cheekpieces have the potential to make a difference over this new trip and he's on a workable mark if they hold the key. Cockalorum arrives in search of his hat-trick and must be respected, though a wide draw is far from ideal. Others to note include Sucellus and Box To Box.

Several in with a shout but preference is for BOX TO BOX, who won twice at this course this time last year and is entitled to be sharper for his C&D return last month. The hat-trick-seeking Cockalorum could emerge as the main threat for Roger Fell & Sean Murray, with Bizarre Law and Evocative Spark also fancied to go well. Last year's winner Jean Baptiste is another with serious claims if taking his chance (declared at York on Friday).

Granted a sound surface BOX TO BOX may well prove the answer off a handy mark. Bizarre Law is second choice.

14:45 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7.5/1 +17%) Saxon King	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(2) Saxon King 7.5/1, Put his experience to good use at Haydock (1m, heavy) and took his form to another level when making a winning return at Newmarket (soft) on handicap bow, again making all. Solid third at York since but wide draw not ideal. Has form figures of 32113 over 7f/1m; may still have further progress in him.
2	1 2nd (1) (4.5/1 +55%) Royal Dubai	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(1) Royal Dubai 4.5/1, Looked useful when winning for Bhupat Seemar on dirt at Meydan on debut in November. Ran as if amiss there 7 weeks later but firmly back on track when making a winning start for this yard at Chelmsford last month. Makes turf debut. Should have more to offer. 2-3 on artificial surfaces; too unexposed to be dismissed on turf debut.
3	12 3rd (12) (4.5/1 +47%) Sophia's Starlight	4.5 4.5/1(+47%)	(12) Sophia's Starlight 4.5/1, Winner at Wolverhampton on reappearance in May and quickly resumed winning ways at Wetherby 11 days ago. Well drawn but faces competition for the lead. Form figures of 131 since making the running; may progress further; one to consider.
4	4 4th (4) (3/1 -9%) Tafreej	3 3/1(-9%)	(4) Tafreej 3/1, Novice winner at 2 and not seen to best effect when placed both starts this season, conceding first run when third at Goodwood 3 weeks ago. Remains the type to win handicaps. Shapes as if this extended 7f will suit; still open to further improvement; respected.
5th	3 5th (3) (25/1 -56%) Berkshire Phantom	25 25/1(-56%)	(3) Berkshire Phantom 25/1, Good second at Kempton 10 days ago but his level is established now and remains vulnerable to improvers. Campaigned mostly on AW in 2023; ran poorly on most recent turf start.
6th	11 6th (11) (12/1 +25%) Reidh	12 12/1(+25%)	(11) Reidh 12/1, Fair form shown when in the frame in novices at Thirsk (7f) and Ayr (1m) last autumn and in a Pontefract maiden on return. However, struggled off stiff opening mark at York and only 2 lb lower here. Needs to improve on latest effort (handicap debut; behind Saxon King).
7th	5 7th (5) (6/1 +50%) In These Shoes	6 6/1(+50%)	(5) In These Shoes 6/1, Improved form when making a winning return at Beverley and not disgraced when third at Haydock last week. Wide draw to overcome, however. Placed at Haydock last Saturday; in form but has to overcome a very wide draw.
8th	7 8th (7) (14/1 -40%) Monte Linas	14 14/1(-40%)	(7) Monte Linas 14/1, Made a winning debut at Chelmsford in April and similar form in defeat next 2 starts. Opening mark looks plenty high enough. Thrice-raced gelding; not entirely disgraced on turf debut last time.
9th	6 9th (6) (12/1 +40%) Lunatick	12 12/1(+40%)	(6) Lunatick 12/1, Went like the best horse at the weights after 5 months off/wind op when second of 8 in maiden at Windsor (10f, heavy, 2/1). However, hung badly left at Kempton on handicap bow 10 days ago and something to prove now. Ran well on reappearance but his subsequent effort tempers enthusiasm.
10th	10 10th (10) (25/1 +24%) Supaspecialawesome	25 25/1(+24%)	(10) Supaspecialawesome 25/1, Just denied at Wolverhampton on handicap bow/return but only sixth at Doncaster on turf debut 2 weeks ago. Others more persuasive. Solid record on AW; form dipped at Doncaster on the switch to turf.

LTO Selection:

15:20 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Narrowly denied at Haydock last week under a positive ride, VENETIAN can be expected to employ similar tactics despite a wide draw. The son of Awtaad still looks to be off a workable mark and he is narrowly preferred to the progressive Sophia's Starlight, who arrives in search of a third victory this season. The relatively unexposed Tafreej and Saxon King are others to consider.

This could be set up for TAFREEJ, who's got a positive profile and remains the type to win handicaps off his current mark. Man of Eden has been shaping well in defeat of late and rates a big threat if getting the splits, while Royal Dubai could be smart.

Preference is for TAFREEJ, who should be suited by the slight step up in trip. Sophia's Starlight is second choice.

15:20 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (1.5/1 +0%) Capone	1.5 1.5/1(+0%)	(6) Capone 1.5/1, :Fairly useful 2m4f winner over hurdles for Charlie Mann in 2020. Stepped up from his return after yet another lengthy absence when third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good) 21 days ago. Expected to be bang there from same mark. No Flat win but bang there on two of his only three runs in recent years, including C&D.
2	2 2nd (2) (10/1 -25%) Percy Jones	10 10/1(-25%)	(2) Percy Jones 10/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in December. Ran up to his best when fifth of 9 in handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, good to firm) 21 days ago and shouldn't be discounted here having slipped slightly in the weights. Edging down the weights; probably stays 1m6f and this is his first run beyond that.
3	1 3rd (1) (3.5/1 +0%) Malakahna	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(1) Malakahna 3.5/1, Won at Ascot and Newmarket on her final 2 starts in 2022. Lost her action when last seen over hurdles at Chepstow and interesting to see what market makes of her chances back on the level. Out of sorts over hurdles since but was on a roll at the end of her 2022 Flat season.
4	3 4th (3) (4.5/1 -100%) Grand Canal	4.5 4.5/1(-100%)	(3) Grand Canal 4.5/1, Attracted support and duly maintained his unbeaten record at Ayr when winning a 6-runner event there (15f, good to firm) 12 days ago in comfortable fashion. Nudged up 5 lb but would rate as a leading player if in the same form this time. Surged back to form when winning at Ayr (1m7f) 12 days ago in first-time blinkers.
5th	5 5th (5) (25/1 +24%) Heart Of Soul	25 25/1(+24%)	(5) Heart Of Soul 25/1, Dual winner last seaon for Ian Williams but has failed to fire in 3 starts this year since joining this yard. Has a decent record at this course (3 wins) but others are preferred on recent efforts. Ex-Ian Williams; 2-29 overall at this track; concerns about stamina and current form.
6th	4 6th (4) (3.5/1 +83%) Oman	3.5 3.5/1(+83%)	(4) Oman 3.5/1, Useful stayer for Ralph Beckett a couple of seasons back but struggled in 3 starts over hurdles for Alan King during the winter. Lifeless efforts for new yard back on the Flat in recent months and it's best to look elsewhere. 1-15 in handicaps; came a bit closer again here on latest but just over 6l behind Capone.
7th	7 7th (7) (50/1 +24%) Lumberjack	50 50/1(+24%)	(7) Lumberjack 50/1, Showed ability in a novice and a maiden for Tom Clover but has offered little in a pair of starts for his current yard, folding tamely on his handicap debut at Haydock last week. Some ability first two starts; tailed off both since; now upped from 1m4f.

LTO Selection:

15:55 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

CAPONE has done well since joining new connections and his most recent effort over C&D, when third, gave every indication that he may be a winner in waiting. The first two from that contest have won since and the eight-year-old can follow suit, with easy Ayr scorer Grand Canal looking best placed to chase him home. Returning to the level after some uninspiring runs over hurdles, Malakahna cannot be ruled out either.

Not a particularly deep contest, with CAPONE fancied to build upon his fine C&D third and score for the first time since 2020. Percy Jones still looks on a fair mark and ran well at Salisbury last time, whilst Grand Canal is another serious player if able to replicate his Ayr form here.

He's back up the weights and has never raced at Chester but GRAND CANAL gets the vote after bounding clear over 1m7f at Ayr 12 days ago

15:55 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (25/1 -150%) Faro De San Juan	25 25/1(-150%)	(3) Faro De San Juan 25/1, French import who made a promising start on these shores when third in a big-field Doncaster handicap (6f, heavy) in April. Fair to say that he has failed to build on that in 3 subsequent runs but wasn't disgraced at Windsor last time and he's edging down the weights. Placed at Doncaster on British debut; has not built on that effort.
2	10 2nd (10) (33/1 -50%) Bezzas Lad	33 33/1(-50%)	(10) Bezzas Lad 33/1, Hit the target twice on the AW earlier this year but good run of form came to a halt at Windsor (5f, soft) last time and stall 9 is hardly ideal. All wins in lower grades; opposed at this level from an unfavourable draw.
3	2 3rd (2) (4.5/1 +40%) Cuban Breeze	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(2) Cuban Breeze 4.5/1, Successful here at 2 yrs and added to her tally by bagging handicaps at Ascot and Windsor last season. Best effort so far this year when second to a progressive type in first-time blinkers at Haydock (6f, good to firm) and she has to enter calculations. Back in better form this month; 2lb below last winning mark; possibilities.
4	5 4th (5) (1.38/1 +45%) Roman Dragon	1.38 1.38/1(+45%)	(5) Roman Dragon 1.38/1, All 3 career wins have been gained over C&D, the latest off 2 lb higher last July. Stepped up on low-key reappearance when fifth of 9 at Haydock (7.2f, good to firm) and a bold show is likely back down in trip here from a good draw. 3-4 over this C&D, including a win off 4lb higher last July; very interesting back here.
5th	8 5th (8) (12/1 -71%) Hello Zabeel	12 12/1(-71%)	(8) Hello Zabeel 12/1, Hasn't done much wrong since joining this yard, winning twice on the AW during the winter and returned from a 13-week break with a creditable effort in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Windsor (6f, good to firm). Each-way shout off the same mark. Ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces at Windsor last month; each-way hopes.
6th	7 6th (7) (6/1 +57%) Ramon Di Loria	6 6/1(+57%)	(7) Ramon Di Loria 6/1, Bounced back to form when narrowly taking 9-runner handicap at Carlisle (5f, good) last month. Shaped as though return to this trip would be no bad thing when fourth at Hamilton since but current mark leaves little margin for error. Back in better form over 5f the last twice; effective at 6f in the past; good draw.
7th	1 7th (1) (7/1 -100%) Ventura Express	7 7/1(-100%)	(1) Ventura Express 7/1, Better than ever since returning from a 2-month break, scoring in good style at Pontefract (5f, good) prior to hitting the crossbar at Doncaster (6f, good to firm). Yet to win off a mark this high but respected nonetheless from a decent draw. All wins over 5f but was a close second over 6f last time; fighting chance.
8th	6 8th (6) (12/1 -20%) Toussarok	12 12/1(-20%)	(6) Toussarok 12/1, Bagged 6f handicaps at Brighton and Epsom in 2022, and placed on 2 of his 4 starts on the AW since returning from a break in January. Remains on a fair mark and well-drawn but likely to find one or two too good all the same. Badly underperformed in this contest 12 months ago; others preferred.
9th	9 9th (9) (18/1 -80%) Ballyare	18 18/1(-80%)	(9) Ballyare 18/1, Landed this race off 3 lb higher 12 months ago and registered first success since when narrowly prevailing at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) last time. However, done no favours by the draw this time round and others appeal more for win purposes. Won this race off 3lb higher last year; has the worst of the draw this time round.
10th	4 10th (4) (22/1 -83%) Follow Your Heart	22 22/1(-83%)	(4) Follow Your Heart 22/1, In rude health on the AW earlier this year, winning 3 handicaps on the bounce over 7f. Line can be drawn through latest effort at Wolverhampton where he wasn't seen to best effect but it could be that he's a shade too high in the weights for now. Disappointing on latest AW start; best turf form is on slow ground.

LTO Selection:

16:30 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Three-time C&D winner ROMAN DRAGON is drawn well and has a live chance of adding to his tally of successes on the Roodee. He runs off 4lb lower than his last winning mark and dropping back to this trip is perfect for him after a couple of recent 7f spins. Ballyare runs off 3lb lower than when he won this race last year, but the selection might have more to fear from the in-form Ventura Express judging by the draw.

ROMAN DRAGON left the impression that he would be close to concert pitch next time when fifth at Haydock 3 weeks ago, and this multiple C&D winner is taken to add to his tally here back at 6f and from a favourable draw. The selection may have most to fear from Ventura Express, who arrives here at the top of his game. Cuban Breeze and Hello Zabeel are others to consider, while Faro de San Juan is also worth a second look having edged down to an attractive mark.

There are major positives for ROMAN DRAGON (nap), who is first choice ahead of Cuban Breeze.

16:30 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3.5/1 +13%) The Thunderer	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(1) The Thunderer 3.5/1, First run since leaving Sean Curran when tongue strap on for first time, did well to win 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 10/3) 60 days ago considering he was very slowly away. Another excellent effort when second at Goodwood but habitual slow start is a worry at this track. Second at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) eight days ago ensures he remains in the mix.
2	6 2nd (6) (6/1 +25%) Restorer	6 6/1(+25%)	(6) Restorer 6/1, Chester regular but losing run dates back to 2020. Kept on for third at Haydock last week and he should be spot on fitness-wise. Lurks on a dangerous mark. 11yo; latest run looked a step in right direction but it's hard to ignore his losing run.
3	2 3rd (2) (2.5/1 +38%) Tudor	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(2) Tudor 2.5/1, Ended 2022 on the up at Lingfield, winning twice Held form well since, finding only one too good at Leicester 18 days ago, although he did look to be outbattled. In good form; first run here, otherwise looks set to go well.
4	3 4th (3) (25/1 -79%) Daheer	25 25/1(-79%)	(3) Daheer 25/1, Turf record more compelling than his AW one, left behind returned to grass at Redcar 3 weeks ago. Back up in trip but others more persuasive. Campaigned mostly on AW; respectable third last June on his only run here.
5th	7 5th (7) (4/1 +27%) Bookmark	4 4/1(+27%)	(7) Bookmark 4/1, Course winner who is back down in the weights and found only one too good back on turf at Doncaster a fortnight ago. Likely to give it another good shot. 3lb below her last winning mark and has been bang there on her last two outings.
6th	8 6th (8) (10/1 +0%) Aldbourne	10 10/1(+0%)	(8) Aldbourne 10/1, Landed 1m2f handicaps at Nottingham and Brighton last autumn. Well held on Doncaster return in April and didn't fare much better at Sandown since. Heavy defeats in both starts this term, latest the worry; goes beyond 1m2f for first time.
7th	9 7th (9) (6.5/1 +74%) Tio Mio	6.5 6.5/1(+74%)	(9) Tio Mio 6.5/1, Back on track returned to the Flat in recent months, resuming winning ways from the front at Southwell (11.1f) in April. Similar form when third back at that venue last month and may have failed to stay 14f returned to turf latest. Front-runner in most recent Flat starts; both wins on AW, latterly at Southwell in April.
8th	5 8th (5) (14/1 +13%) Thunder Ahead	14 14/1(+13%)	(5) Thunder Ahead 14/1, Flat/hurdles winner who ran well on back of wind op when runner-up at Wolverhampton (14f) in December. Not in top form in both codes since, however. AW run on penultimate start was respectable but other candidates are a bit more persuasive.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Tudor is consistent and warrants serious thought in this company, while The Thunderer is likely to enter calculations, despite being burdened with another 2lb after a solid effort when second at Goodwood eight days ago. However, HAARAR has the scope to improve with a visor retained and, given he was unlucky to be short of room at crucial stage at Ripon last time, he could have plenty more to give off a competitive rating. Tio Mio completes the shortlist.

HAARAR gives the strong impression he has a bigger performance in him granted a truly-run race, and with his yard among the winners, he's just about the most appealing option. Restorer has plenty of form at this venue to his name and is dangerous given the mark he's dropped to, with Tudor another to note.

The Thunderer, Tudor and BOOKMARK were all runner-up last time and Bookmark may go one better today.

17:00 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

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