Chester Races & Results 1 Friday 30th June 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Chester Races & Results Tomform Friday 30th June 2023

There were 49 Races on Friday 30th June 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Yarmouth, 6 races at Cartmel, 7 races at Curragh, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Newmarket, 8 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Chester, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 30th June 2023

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

17:40 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2.75/1 +21%) Paws For Thought	2.75 2.75/1(+21%)	(5) Paws For Thought 2.75/1, Hasn't won for a long time but posted several creditable efforts in defeat last term and reappearance third over this C&D (heavy) was encouraging. Subsequently went off too hard back here and definite chance from stall 3 provided the ground isn't on the fast side. Has undergone a wind op. Good overall record here; weakened in Class 2 latest but this easier; had wind op; player.
2	3 2nd (3) (4.5/1 +40%) Maywake	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(3) Maywake 4.5/1, Winless since bagging a big-field York handicap on reappearance last season but has performed with plenty of credit all 4 starts this time round, not least when third at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last time. Mark unchanged and should be on the premises once more. Placed in competitive handicaps on all four starts this year; should go well again.
3	10 3rd (10) (10/1 +29%) Mabre	10 10/1(+29%)	(10) Mabre 10/1, Bagged third win of 2023 in 1m handicap at Newbury in May before posting a solid second of 8 at Bath later that month. By no means disgraced under back up to 1¼m last time but others make more appeal on this occasion. 1m winner last month; never dangerous over 1m2f latest but this is more his trip.
4	7 4th (7) (11/1 +31%) Dolly Gray	11 11/1(+31%)	(7) Dolly Gray 11/1, Improved form back on turf in recent weeks, doing the job well from the front at Nottingham (6f, firm) prior to going down narrowly off 5 lb higher over the same C&D 8 days later. Return to this trip shouldn't be an issue and, along with Metabolt, she's one of two live contenders for her yard. In good form from the front over 6f recently but not obviously crying out for return to 7f.
5th	4 5th (4) (22/1 -144%) Brasil Power	22 22/1(-144%)	(4) Brasil Power 22/1, Resumed winning ways upon rejoining this yard at Wolverhampton (7f) in May and better than the bare result dropped to 6f there last time. Step back up in trip will help and equipped with first-time cheekpieces but it could be that he's simply a better horse on the AW. Contender on two AW runs for this yard but not at best on turf in between; cheekpieces on.
6th	8 6th (8) (3.5/1 +42%) King Cabo	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(8) King Cabo 3.5/1, Opened turf account at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) on penultimate start and seemingly raised his game when a close third off this 4 lb higher mark at Newbury next time. Remains unexposed on turf and needs considering from a handy draw. Arrives in form after win and third over this trip in recent weeks; well drawn; claims.
7th	2 7th (2) (5/1 +0%) Danzan	5 5/1(+0%)	(2) Danzan 5/1, Won twice last season, including the Ayr Bronze Cup in September, and back on the scoresheet with a strong front-running display at Thirsk (7f, soft) 10 days ago. 4 lb penalty unlikely to be a barrier to success here but stall 11 could prove problematic. Made all by 3l at Thirsk last week; harder to pull off similar tactics here from stall 11.
8th	9 8th (9) (100/1 -25%) Iconic Knight	100 100/1(-25%)	(9) Iconic Knight 100/1, Did most of his racing at Chepstow in 2022, winning twice and placed 4 times from half-a-dozen starts at that Welsh track. However, he hasn't shown much in a couple of appearances since returning to action earlier this month. Hard to fancy on his two comeback runs this month.
9th	11 9th (11) (25/1 +62%) Voltaic	25 25/1(+62%)	(11) Voltaic 25/1, Losing run mounting up and while he's by no means handicapped out of things, despite being 1 lb 'wrong' at the weights, the percentage call is to look elsewhere. Not at best on AW earlier in year but back on a workable mark if reviving after a break.
6	6 \|F\| (6) (16/1 -14%) Starshiba	16 16/1(-14%)	(6) Starshiba 16/1, Multiple AW winner during the winter and added to his tally at Newcastle (7f) in March. Decent third at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last time but this is more competitive and, moreover, his record on turf stands at 0-20. Five-time AW winner but took turf record to 0-20 when third at Wetherby latest.

LTO Selection:

17:40 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

METABOLT has had a fine time of it so far this season, winning on both starts at Haydock and Windsor, and David Loughnane's gelding is taken to handle the 5lb penalty incurred for the most recent success. Tim Easterby always merits respect in these contests and recent Thirsk scorer Danzan merits a place on any shortlist. Although Brasil Power was a shade disappointing went sent off a short price favourite at Wolverhampton earlier this month, the first-time cheekpieces might aid his cause.

METABOLT displayed a nice turn of foot to quicken from last to first in a steadily-run race at Windsor and, with the possibility of more to come from this relatively lightly-raced 4-y-o, he is taken to complete the hat-trick. Next on the list is Paws For Thought, who probably wouldn't want fast ground but is otherwise appealing given his course form and handy mark. King Cabo is another to consider, along with Metabolt's stablemate Dolly Gray, but Danzan hasn't been done any favours by the draw.

This is easier than the course Class 2 PAWS FOR THOUGHT contested last time and he can make a successful return from wind surgery.

17:40 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Chester Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4.5/1 -35%) Witness Stand	4.5 4.5/1(-35%)	(5) Witness Stand 4.5/1, Foaled January 24. 80,000 gns foal, Expert Eye colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 6f winner Armed Response and winner up to 1m Capla Gilda. Related to winners but betting possibly best guide to expectations.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/1 -47%) Mnawekh	11 11/1(-47%)	(2) Mnawekh 11/1, Foaled March 6. €50,000 yearling, £38,000 2-y-o, Mehmas colt. Dam maiden (stayed 1¼m), half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6.5f/7f winner Glitter Girl. From a stable which enjoys plenty of juvenile success; betting informative.
3	6 3rd (6) (3/1 +0%) Wootton's Jewel	3 3/1(+0%)	(6) Wootton's Jewel 3/1, Foaled March 21. 55,000 gns yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to 9.5f winner Rubina Rose. Dam winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 1m winner) who stayed 12.5f. Son of Wootton Bassett; yard no stranger to 2yo success here.
4	1 4th (1) (12/1 +0%) Indication Court	12 12/1(+0%)	(1) Indication Court 12/1, Foaled April 16. 32,000 gns yearling, €62,000 2-y-o, Inns of Court colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 2-y-o 5f winner Clem Fandango and 6.5f winner Happy Sun Percy. Dam lightly raced Half-brother to winners and stable no stranger to 2yo success in 2023.
5th	7 5th (7) (7.5/1 +17%) Dufresne	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(7) Dufresne 7.5/1, Foaled March 2. 6,000 gns yearling, Harry Angel colt. Half-brother to 6f winner Poweredbylove. Dam 5f winner. Speedy pedigree and not an obvious one to be starting over 7f.
6th	8 6th (8) (3/1 +40%) Quick Away	3 3/1(+40%)	(8) Quick Away 3/1, Foaled February 23. 9,000 gns foal, 17,000 gns yearling, Muhaarar filly. Half-sister to 7f/7.6f winner Motawaajed and 7f-1m winner Lattam, both useful. Dam, unraced, closely related to very smart 7f-9f winner Haatheq. Bred to be useful and hails from a leading yard; respected if betting vibes strong.
7th	3 7th (3) (5/1 +29%) Rukaana	5 5/1(+29%)	(3) Rukaana 5/1, Foaled March 23. 25,000 gns foal, 60,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel colt. Dam twice-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Mankib out of 1000 Guineas winner (stayed 10.5f) Natagora. Yard has had three first-time-out 2yo winners this season so market confidence significant.

LTO Selection:

18:15 Chester Maiden (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

No previous form on offer so the betting market will be most informative. Charlie Johnston and Franny Norton are no strangers to having winners at this track and, receiving weight all-round, QUICK AWAY may just be the answer in what looks a tricky affair. Wootton's Jewel is out of a Listed winner and commands respect, while Rukaana, a son of Dark Angel who was purchased for 60,000gns in October, completes the shortlist.

A race restricted to newcomers, and the market will offer valuable clues, but Timeform's provisional ratings for debutants point towards WOOTTON'S JEWEL, Quick Away and Timebar and they are preferred in that order.

In a newcomers race where the betting will guide the vote goes to RUKAANA, whose stable has had a few 2yo debut scorers in 2023.

18:15 Chester Maiden (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:50 Chester Seller (Class 4) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (4.5/1 +72%) Pretence	4.5 4.5/1(+72%)	(8) Pretence 4.5/1, Little impact in 5f-7f maidens in Ireland but well bred and hails from yard that had an in-demand winner of a Beverley claimer last month. Down the field in maidens in Ireland but her yard does well in Britain; check the betting.
2	5 2nd (5) (6/1 -33%) Making Dreams	6 6/1(-33%)	(5) Making Dreams 6/1, Held in 5f/6f novices (beaten 9 lengths in second in 4-runner affair on debut). Needs to improve plenty for another step up in trip here. Modest form in novices (beaten 9l when second on debut); up in trip.
3	4 3rd (4) (1.5/1 +25%) Up The Jazz	1.5 1.5/1(+25%)	(4) Up The Jazz 1.5/1, Has improved with each run, unlucky not to cap his latest step forward with a narrow win stepping down from maidens when just failing in valuable 6f York seller a fortnight ago. 7f should suit and seems sure to go well again. Close second in 6f York seller latest; can go one better now stepping up to 7f.
4	9 4th (9) (7/1 +50%) Storm Alice	7 7/1(+50%)	(9) Storm Alice 7/1, 24,000 gns Advertise filly, dam of little account, half-sister to very smart 5f (Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp)/6f winner Gilt Edge Girl. 150/1 and little impact in warm 7f Haydock novice on debut 3 weeks ago. Yard remarkably still yet to send out a 2-y-o winner in 2023. Well drawn. 150-1, trailed throughout on 7f Haydock debut three weeks ago.
5th	1 5th (1) (3.33/1 +5%) On Borrowed Time	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(1) On Borrowed Time 3.33/1, 1,500 gns foal, €2,000 yearling, Land Force filly. Dam lightly raced out of winning half-sister to very smart winner up to 7f One Cool Cat (won Phoenix/National Stakes). 18/1, stayed on well to edge out long odds-on shot Mimi Kakushi in 7f Redcar seller on debut last week. Can improve and follow up. Pipped Mimi Kakushi to make a winning debut at Redcar (7f) a week ago; more to come.
6th	7 6th (7) (33/1 -18%) Patasola	33 33/1(-18%)	(7) Patasola 33/1, Ran well in 5f Beverley claimer on final start for Tim Easterby but well held in Carlisle maiden for new yard 11 days ago. This probably more her grade and she goes up in trip. Out of depth in novice latest but second in claimer before that; this is more realistic.
7th	2 7th (2) (28/1 +15%) Kenyan Warrior	28 28/1(+15%)	(2) Kenyan Warrior 28/1, Saxon Warrior colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 6f winner Giselles Ausie and 6f winner Silver Nemo. 40/1, green and always behind having missed the break from the widest stall in 6f novice here on debut 13 days ago. Slowly away and always behind on 6f course debut (good) 13 days ago.

LTO Selection:

18:50 Chester Seller (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

On Borrowed Time is turned out quickly again after making a winning debut at Redcar last week and can be considered. However, MIMI KAKUSHI was a neck behind him that day when an odds-on favourite and is fancied to reverse those placings with first-time cheekpieces applied. Up The Jazz was narrowly denied in similar company at York a fortnight ago and has shaped like this extra furlong can bring out further improvement.

ON BORROWED TIME is the only previous winner in the field and can defy a penalty to remain unbeaten after edging out Mimi Kakushi at Redcar last week. George Boughey's filly has the widest draw to overcome but is unlikely to be far away again now fitted with headgear. Up The Jazz went very close in the valuable York seller a fortnight ago and has obvious claims if coping with the longer trip.

The step up to 7f should play to the strengths of UP THE JAZZ, who is preferred to last week's Redcar second Mimi Kakushi.

18:50 Chester Seller (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:25 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (14/1 -133%) Pearly Star	14 14/1(-133%)	(10) Pearly Star 14/1, Five-race maiden bit easily best effort yet when third at Beverley 3 weeks ago, making up a lot of ground. Of serious interest on that performance. This place could suit her but she's up in grade from Class 6 company.
2	7 2nd (7) (3/1 +14%) Tajalat	3 3/1(+14%)	(7) Tajalat 3/1, Useful pedigree but achieved no more than fair form in 3 outings. Handicaps likely to see her in a better light and she's well drawn here. Opening mark isn't obviously lenient but handicaps should see her in a better light.
3	1 3rd (1) (3.5/1 +42%) Metahorse	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(1) Metahorse 3.5/1, Novice winner at this track last summer and also made a successful nursery debut a fortnight later. Form has levelled off since and he's left Michael Bell but eases in class for new yard with cheekpieces back on. Has struggled to get the better of the handicapper since his two wins (6f/7f) last summer.
4	5 4th (5) (9/1 +18%) River Usk	9 9/1(+18%)	(5) River Usk 9/1, Built on a good reappearance run at Catterick when off the mark in 7.5f Beverley handicap last month. Up 8 lb and readily brushed aside at York since. Won nicely on soft at Beverley; fast ground perhaps a factor in his York defeat.
5th	2 5th (2) (3.5/1 +13%) Chasseral	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(2) Chasseral 3.5/1, AW novice winner last September. Creditable in-frame efforts in 6f handicaps at Newmarket and Haydock first 2 starts back but she took a backward step at York and she's now upped markedly in trip. This represents a welcome drop in grade after running respectably in strong 6f handicaps.
6th	3 6th (3) (12/1 -33%) Spioradalta	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Spioradalta 12/1, Quickly got back on the up when winning 5-runner handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) last month, sticking to his task. In nothing like the same form at York since, eased off having raced freely though ground conditions were totally different. Interesting on his Nottingham win; ground was too fast at York; not well drawn.
7th	8 7th (8) (20/1 -25%) Supaspecialawesome	20 20/1(-25%)	(8) Supaspecialawesome 20/1, Just denied at Wolverhampton on handicap bow/return but only sixth at Doncaster on turf debut next time and shaped as though amiss over C&D latest. Cheekpieces reached for. Never out of the first two in his 7f races on the AW but he's not shone on turf.
8th	4 8th (4) (7/1 +13%) Hey Lyla	7 7/1(+13%)	(4) Hey Lyla 7/1, Had gone close on numerous occasions and made the most of a good opportunity with the minimum of fuss in maiden at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) last month. Pitched into a deeper race and brushed aside at York last month. This an easier assignment. Down the field back in a handicap at York; only 2lb lower and drawn wide.
9th	9 9th (9) (25/1 -108%) Seagrave Fox	25 25/1(-108%)	(9) Seagrave Fox 25/1, Scored twice on AW in February and proved himself on turf when sixth of 11 in handicap at Haydock last month. Likely to give it another good shot. Two 7f wins on the AW; needs more than he showed at Haydock but couldn't dismiss.
10th	6 10th (6) (50/1 -355%) Finn Russell	50 50/1(-355%)	(6) Finn Russell 50/1, Highly tried early in 2-y-o campaign and ended season with a lesser effort having raced freely over 6.9f. Left Iain Jardine and hood fitted on reappearance having been gelded. Maiden with ability and still lightly raced; off since August and returns now gelded.

LTO Selection:

19:25 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

The majority of these have questions to answer at present and it may pay to take a chance on handicap debutant TAJALAT. Roger Varian's filly has posted three creditable efforts to date and her opening mark of 74 looks workable. Metahorse may find some improvement from a change of scenery and is another to consider, while Chasseral could appreciate this stiffer test and is also of interest.

It may pay to side with METAHORSE starting out for a yard among the winners from an inside stall. At the other end of the weights, Pearly Star has a bigger performance in her, with Hey Lyla another to consider.

An open handicap. The suggestion is CHASSERAL, who has been contesting stronger handicaps.

19:25 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/1 -175%) Sparks Fly	11 11/1(-175%)	(2) Sparks Fly 11/1, Much improved switched to turf and she completed a four-timer in decisive fashion at Windsor last time. HIked up 10 lb now but she's still not taken lightly. 4-4 in 1m handicaps but over 1m on soft/heavy ground; different test here.
2	4 2nd (4) (1.5/1 -36%) Market Value	1.5 1.5/1(-36%)	(4) Market Value 1.5/1, Improving Siyouni filly who landed 9-runner maiden (5/4) at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm) 40 days ago. Well on top at the finish and rates a big player now going into handicaps off a lenient opening mark. Form of 1m2f Ripon maiden win boosted and surely more to come; leading claims.
3	8 3rd (8) (7.5/1 +32%) Totnes	7.5 7.5/1(+32%)	(8) Totnes 7.5/1, Already a dual 7f/1m AW winner this year but she came in only a fair third in 10f handicap at Salisbury 17 days ago. Bit more is needed. Only a well-held third when favourite over 1m2f latest but yard does very well here.
4	5 4th (5) (6/1 +33%) Dubai Crystal	6 6/1(+33%)	(5) Dubai Crystal 6/1, Off the mark in 10f Redcar novice in April and has taken her form up a notch since when runner-up in 10f handicaps at Ascot and Beverley. Very much in the picture again off an unchanged mark. Novice win in April and better form when second in handicaps since (all 1m2f).
5th	7 5th (7) (20/1 -25%) Angels Landing	20 20/1(-25%)	(7) Angels Landing 20/1, It's now 11 runs since her last win in 2021 but she posted a good third of 5 in handicap at Wetherby (10f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and she can go well again eased 1 lb. Placed twice this month but vulnerable to less exposed types here.
6th	6 6th (6) (4/1 +38%) Wind In Your Sails	4 4/1(+38%)	(6) Wind In Your Sails 4/1, Sea The Stars filly who has improved with each of her three starts, landing the odds in 5-runner minor event at Thirsk (8f, good) 21 days ago. Has more to offer now going up in trip for her handicap debut. Player. Landed odds in 1m Thirsk novice latest; up to 1m2f for handicap debut; likely more to come.
7th	3 7th (3) (25/1 -39%) Golden Melody	25 25/1(-39%)	(3) Golden Melody 25/1, C&D winne but her recent form is not so encouraging, only ninth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (10.2f, good to firm) 6 days ago. Others more persuasive. Close second at Ripon at start of month but below form twice since.
8th	1 8th (1) (6/1 +57%) Nigwa	6 6/1(+57%)	(1) Nigwa 6/1, In good form in handicaps without getting her head in front, fourth of 8 at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm) 29 days ago. One for the shortlist. Consistent but doesn't obviously have much in hand off her mark.

LTO Selection:

20:00 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Sparks Fly recorded a four-timer last month at Windsor, but the handicapper hasn't reacted kindly and David Loughnane's three-year-old may be worth taking on now 10lb higher in the ratings. MARKET VALUE was value for further when gaining a breakthrough success in a maiden at Ripon in May and makes most appeal on this opening bid in handicaps. Wind In Your Sails boasts a similar profile and is a viable alternative.

MARKET VALUE looks to start life in handicaps on an attractive mark so this upwardly-mobile daughter of Siyouni makes plenty of appeal. Ralph Beckett's Sea The Stars filly also has better days ahead of her though and rates a big threat to William Haggas' filly on her handicap debut too. Dubai Crystal and Sparks Fly also need factoring into an intriguing handicap.

Low-mileage 3yo MARKET VALUE (nap) was nicely on top in a Ripon maiden last time and can follow up on handicap debut.

20:00 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (1.75/1 -27%) Balance Play	1.75 1.75/1(-27%)	(3) Balance Play 1.75/1, Has had the form of his second in a 7f Salisbury novice on reappearance strongly boosted by the winner and third since and he shaped well when third at Epsom last time. Remains with potential and should take a hand. Form of 1m2f Epsom handicap debut third working out; solid contender.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/1 -10%) Razoni	11 11/1(-10%)	(4) Razoni 11/1, Winner of 7f Newcastle novice in February and filled the runner-up spot for the sixth time when second at Doncaster last time. Step back up in trip and first-time blinkers could bring about a bigger effort. Second in four of his five handicaps, including C&D; blinkers replace cheekpieces; claims.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/1 -11%) Theme Park	5 5/1(-11%)	(1) Theme Park 5/1, Bought for 200,000 gns after winning a 7f Kempton novice for Sir Michael Stoute last September. Shaped well in a couple of handicaps at York last month, chasing home Quantum Leap over 1m latterly. Could play a part if his stamina holds now going up in trip. Back on the up for new yard when second over 1m at York latest; interesting up at 1m2f.
4	6 4th (6) (6.5/1 +35%) Lil' Frank	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(6) Lil' Frank 6.5/1, Frankel colt who has shown fairly useful form, second to Tajawal in maiden at Ayr last time. Unsure to turn the tables with that rival but should get the longer trip. Promise in maiden/novices but Tajawal saw him off quite comfortably last time.
5th	7 5th (7) (80/1 +20%) Mandega	80 80/1(+20%)	(7) Mandega 80/1, Fair performer in France and ran well in a claimer at Fontainbleau when last seen 3 months ago. Interesting to see the market vibes on debut for a new yard. Had a 3-28 record in France; bumps into much less exposed types on British debut.
6th	5 6th (5) (14/1 -17%) Noodle Mission	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Noodle Mission 14/1, Improved for a step up in trip earlier this year, winning twice at Wolverhampton. Has the scope for better still, so capable of featuring if he's as effective on turf after 4 months off. Won two AW h'caps early in year; further progress not ruled out now on turf after break.
7th	2 7th (2) (2.25/1 +10%) Tajawal	2.25 2.25/1(+10%)	(2) Tajawal 2.25/1, Placed on his first three runs and didn't need to improve to readily open his account (at the expense of Lil' Frank) at Ayr last time. More to come returned to this distance for handicap debut, and he makes plenty of appeal. Made it fourth time lucky when readily beating Lil' Frank in Ayr maiden; handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

20:30 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

An open-looking handicap on paper, but the nod goes to BALANCE PLAY. Ralph Beckett's charge was a good third in the Lester Piggott Handicap at Epsom last time and a repeat of that effort entitles him to great respect from these rivals. Last-time-out winner Tajawal appears to be the biggest danger after his success over 1m at Ayr, while Theme Park should also be challenging based on his recent second at York.

TAJAWAL shaped well amidst greenness when third at Wolverhampton on his seasonal comeback and he's since got off the mark in comfortable fashion at Ayr. A bigger performance is expected and he's preferred to Balance Play, who arrives on the back of a solid showing at Epsom. Gordon Grey is another likely improver on his first go in handicaps.

An interesting 3yo handicap. BALANCE PLAY has had the form of his Epsom handicap debut third boosted so he gets the vote.

20:30 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

21:00 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (25/1 -56%) High Security	25 25/1(-56%)	(8) High Security 25/1, Good third at Nottingham (5f, good, 9/2) on his penultimate outing but disappointed under patient tactics at Ayr last time and has to overcome the worst of the draw here, so is probably best passed over. Can have issues at stalls and none too consistent; drawn widest.
1	14 1st (14) (1.75/1 +36%) Ecclesiastical	1.75 1.75/1(+36%)	(14) Ecclesiastical 1.75/1, Took advantage of a much-reduced mark to win 10-runner handicap at Ripon (5f, good) 9 days ago in impressive fashion. Shortlisted under a penalty. Not long with yard and well treated under a 5lb penalty for recent Ripon win.
2	11 2nd (11) (16/1 +52%) Astapor	16 16/1(+52%)	(11) Astapor 16/1, Has won twice at Catterick this season but ran poorly stepped back up to 6f there last time. Not discounted with 7 lb claimer taking over back at the minimum trip. Two 5f Catterick wins this spring; below par over 6f there latest.
3	1 3rd (1) (6.5/1 -8%) Soul Seeker	6.5 6.5/1(-8%)	(1) Soul Seeker 6.5/1, Placed last 3 starts, most recently when third of 6 in handicap (7/2) at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) 18 days ago, doing too much too soon. Respected having a rare outing in this lower grade. On a good mark and knocking on door lately; nicely drawn; major player under Tudhope.
4	10 4th (10) (4.5/1 +25%) Shoebox King	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(10) Shoebox King 4.5/1, Best effort this season when fourth at Naas in April but has essentially underwhelmed in Ireland. Interesting to see whether market vibes are positive brought to the UK. Irish trainer does well in Britain so this 4yo needs keeping a close eye on in betting.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/1 +50%) Birkenhead	10 10/1(+50%)	(4) Birkenhead 10/1, Latest win at Southwell in May. 10/1, shaped bit better than the bare result when 4 lengths fifth of 6 to Brian The Snail in handicap at Ripon (5f, good to firm) 23 days ago but slow starts are a concern with his low draw here. Cheekpieces back on. Ready win on AW in May; not so good on turf since but should fare better here from stall 1.
6th	9 6th (9) (6.5/1 -18%) Albegone	6.5 6.5/1(-18%)	(9) Albegone 6.5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Notably strong in the betting but failed to meet expectations when 4¼ lengths last of 6 to Brian The Snail in handicap (6/4) at Ripon (5f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Worth another market check from sliding mark. Some promise on return but well beaten favourite behind Brian The Snail at Ripon since.
7th	6 7th (6) (18/1 +18%) Brian The Snail	18 18/1(+18%)	(6) Brian The Snail 18/1, Won at Ripon in June and it's easy to forgive his latest effort, finding himself placed away from where the action unfolded. Remains on an interesting mark but has wide draw to overcome. Back to winning ways at Ripon (5f) this month but well held at Haydock since; drawn wide.
8th	15 8th (15) (66/1 -32%) Loco Lobo	66 66/1(-32%)	(15) Loco Lobo 66/1, Down the field in minor events at Wolverhampton and has a lot to find making handicap debut from out of the weights. Only minor promise in three qualifying runs on AW but more chance now handicapping.
9th	13 9th (13) (66/1 -65%) Red Walls	66 66/1(-65%)	(13) Red Walls 66/1, Second at Wolverhampton in April but has typically struggled for consistency since, arriving here after a brace of poor efforts. Others make more appeal. All wins on AW; mixed record in 2023 and others preferred back on turf.
10th	2 10th (2) (14/1 -17%) Bang On The Bell	14 14/1(-17%)	(2) Bang On The Bell 14/1, Won at Wolverhampton and Yarmouth in April but found ground against when fifth of 7 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, heavy, 5/2) 53 days ago in his bid for the hat-trick. Could have more of an impact meeting quicker surface here. Won off lower turf mark in April; freshened up since lesser run after; claims if in mood.
11th	5 11th (5) (40/1 +0%) Street Life	40 40/1(+0%)	(5) Street Life 40/1, Won at Catterick in June but looked a tricky ride when sixth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good to firm, 22/1) 15 days ago. Others make more appeal. Won in small field at Catterick this month but held in stronger race since.
12th	7 12th (7) (28/1 +30%) Noteable	28 28/1(+30%)	(7) Noteable 28/1, After a second bretahing operaation, posted a respectable fourth at Southwell on return but beat only one home there last time. Has work to do to shed her maiden tag. 0-12; had second op since below-par run in April; others have less to prove.

LTO Selection:

21:00 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

ECCLESIASTICAL was a good winner over 5f at Ripon last time out and is fancied to follow up that success. Tristan Davidson's runner scored by two lengths on that occasion and has a 5lb penalty, but the fact he boasts a low draw in stall 2 can only be an advantage to him. Therehegoes should pose the biggest threat after just being touched off over 5f at Lingfield, while Albegone completes the shortlist.

ECCLESIASTICAL had slid down the weights for his former yard but got off the mark for Tristan Davidson at the second attempt last time and can follow up under a penalty here. Soul Seeker has often contested stronger company than this and is most feared after a couple of good efforts, with Astapor and Therehegoes others to consider.

Soul Seeker isn't opposed lightly from a good draw but preference is for ECCLESIASTICAL, who won comfortably at Ripon last week.

21:00 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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