Chester Races & Results 1 Saturday 2nd September 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Chester Races & Results Tomform Saturday 2nd September 2023

There were 49 Races on Saturday 2nd September 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Chester, 8 races at Navan, 7 races at Sandown, 6 races at Newton Abbot, 7 races at Beverley, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 2nd September 2023

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

13:35 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (10/1 -18%) Master Zoffany	10 10/1(-18%)	(10) Master Zoffany 10/1, Took really well to the AW when successful at Wolverhampton in December. Unable to continue the good work since, though he should strip fitter with last month's C&D return to action under his belt. Decent fourth back from a break here last time and he's a well-treated C&D winner.
2	4 2nd (4) (14/1 +0%) Percy's Lad	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Percy's Lad 14/1, Sound effort when seventh of 29 in handicap at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) faring best of those ridden prominently. Brushed aside at Galway latest but this is an easier assignment, albeit he's drawn wide. Defied same mark in this last year; has a big run in him despite softer ground than ideal.
3	3 3rd (3) (12/1 -33%) Revich	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Revich 12/1, Resumed winning ways over C&D in May and would have finished a shade closer with a clear run when fourth at Sandown in July. Disappointing in the Golden Mile a month ago but drops in grade/trip here. Goes well here but needs to bounce back from a poor run in the Golden Mile at Goodwood.
4	12 4th (12) (10/1 +29%) Spioradalta	10 10/1(+29%)	(12) Spioradalta 10/1, Landed a gamble in re-fitted cheekpieces over C&D in July. Denied a clear run at Goodwood since so can be forgiven that. C&D winner who will like the ground and has dropped lucky with the draw.
5th	7 5th (7) (28/1 -12%) Liamarty Dreams	28 28/1(-12%)	(7) Liamarty Dreams 28/1, Made all at Musselburgh in June but in the grip of the handicapper since and he reportedly returned lame at Thirsk last time. 9lb higher than for his last win and has to shrug aside a very quiet run last time.
6th	8 6th (8) (22/1 -22%) Hodler	22 22/1(-22%)	(8) Hodler 22/1, Progressive form as a 3-y-o, winning 3 times over 7f. Back on the up with a 7f win on heavy ground here in May but unable to land a blow twice since. Posted a career best when winning over 7f here (soft) in May but that was a Class 4.
7th	9 7th (9) (20/1 +0%) On A Session	20 20/1(+0%)	(9) On A Session 20/1, Strong traveller who cashed in on a drop in grade at Musselburgh in April. Runner-up over this C&D the following month but form since has a rather patchy look to it. Has never been the easiest to catch right and others come here in better form.
8th	6 8th (6) (0.91/1 +34%) Lord Bertie	0.91 0.91/1(+34%)	(6) Lord Bertie 0.91/1, €500,000 purchase who showed promise behind Chaldean in 7f Newbury novice on debut a year ago. Won both starts since a year apart on heavy ground, landing the odds at Thirsk a month ago. Opening mark may well underestimate him and he's landed the plum draw. 2-2 in novices since running well behind Chaldean on debut; handicap debut here.
9th	2 9th (2) (6.5/1 +13%) Positive Impact	6.5 6.5/1(+13%)	(2) Positive Impact 6.5/1, Pretty impressive winner of a 1m Kempton handicap on his final 3-y-o start. Failed to fire in 2 outings in Dubai at the beginning of 2023 and while he showed a bit more at Ascot 3 weeks ago, he was still beaten on merit. Cheekpieces back on. Didn't run badly at the Shergar Cup and Buick is booked from a good draw.
10th	5 10th (5) (33/1 -83%) Austrian Theory	33 33/1(-83%)	(5) Austrian Theory 33/1, Given an excellent front-running ride when successful over 8.5f at Epsom in June. Sound efforts on the whole since and he's back on that mark. Patchy of late and difficult to know for sure what he'll produce.
11th	11 11th (11) (40/1 -82%) Fools Rush In	40 40/1(-82%)	(11) Fools Rush In 40/1, C&D winner for Hugo Palmer in July 2022. Winless since, and he's dropping in the weights without threatening to take advantage. Headgear back on. As when well held in this 12 months ago he's not dropped lucky with the draw.
12th	1 12th (1) (20/1 -122%) Boardman	20 20/1(-122%)	(1) Boardman 20/1, Successful 3 times last season and right back to his best when landing a C&D handicap (7.6f) in May. Struggled in Group 3 company next time and has struggled to make an impact from revised mark twice since. Hold-up performer who looks guaranteed to get the strong pace he craves; respected.

LTO Selection:

13:35 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Revich, who won this race in 2020 off a 4lb lower mark, can never be ruled out at this circuit and is likely to go well again despite his high draw. However, POSITIVE IMPACT has faced stiffer tests since he finished a close second in last year's renewal and, from a more handy stalls position, he shades the vote. Master Zoffany and Boardman are others with solid past form at this venue.

LORD BERTIE rather stands out on profile as a totally unexposed 3-y-o representing a top yard and, having landed stall 1, the hat-trick beckons. Master Zoffany seems sure to step up on his reappearance and he's a threat, along with Percy's Lad, despite his low draw.

The handicapper knows most of these like the back of his hand but is in the dark with LORD BERTIE (nap), who could be very useful.

13:35 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Chester Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/1 +20%) Politico	4 4/1(+20%)	(1) Politico 4/1, Improved from debut when making all at Chester (6f) in May, before well held in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot. Struggled in nurseries since and work to do here under a penalty. Course winner but not obviously progressive and penalised back in a novice.
2	11 2nd (11) (28/1 -12%) Autumn Rose	28 28/1(-12%)	(11) Autumn Rose 28/1, First run since leaving Donnacha Aidan O'Brien when fifth of 7 in maiden at Leicester (6f, soft) 31 days ago. Ex-Irish; showed more at Leicester (6f, soft) but still looks one for another day.
3	5 3rd (5) (6/1 +57%) It's Not Risky	6 6/1(+57%)	(5) It's Not Risky 6/1, Eighth of 11 in novice event (9/1) at Haydock (7f, good to firm) on debut 22 days ago, though he did look awkward. £60,000 yearling; only 9-1 at Haydock (7f, good) and not a lot went right.
4	4 4th (4) (1.25/1 +38%) Infinity Blue	1.25 1.25/1(+38%)	(4) Infinity Blue 1.25/1, Knew more than on debut when third of 7 in novice company at Newmarket a month ago. That race has worked out well and he's in excellent hands, so has to go on the shortlist. Improved third at Newmarket and that form was boosted big time at York.
5th	8 5th (8) (9/1 -29%) Terratino Fire	9 9/1(-29%)	(8) Terratino Fire 9/1, Foaled April 27. Buratino gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Eagle Orb. Noteworthy newcomer with stall 3 a plus. Has been gelded; locally trained and would need to see some confidence behind him.
6th	3 6th (3) (7.5/1 -25%) Foreign Exchange	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(3) Foreign Exchange 7.5/1, Bred to be sharp and left debut run well behind when second of 8 at Thirsk a fortnight ago. Still more needed. No match for the comfortable winner at Thirsk and may need more.
7th	6 7th (6) (12/1 +33%) Mister Gan	12 12/1(+33%)	(6) Mister Gan 12/1, 22/1, seventh of 9 in novice event at York (6f, good to firm) on debut. Off 98 days and needs to step up markedly on that. Kicked off at York but was only seventh in a field of nine and that was back in May.
8th	10 8th (10) (20/1 -67%) Varden	20 20/1(-67%)	(10) Varden 20/1, Showed more than on debut when sixth of 9 in novice event at Haydock (7f, soft) 42 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Unlikely that he's done himself justice to date; now goes in cheekpieces; not ruled out.
9th	7 9th (7) (100/1 -25%) Nicholo	100 100/1(-25%)	(7) Nicholo 100/1, Foaled February 2. Mukhadram colt. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to useful US 6f-8.5f (minor stakes) winner Carving. Newcomer and stable has not had a 2yo winner in the last five seasons.

LTO Selection:

14:10 Chester Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Time may prove that Foreign Exchange wasn't disgraced when second to a well-fancied colt at Thirsk last month and he commands respect, while Politico is also noted. The verdict, however, is for INFINITY BLUE, who improved markedly from his first to second run when finishing third in a Newmarket novice, one place ahead of the subsequent Gimcrack Stakes winner Lake Forest.

The Newmarket novice INFINITY BLUE finished third in has worked out well and given the yard he represents another forward step looks on the cards. He's awarded the vote in what is an open race, while newcomer Terratino Fire is also interesting on paper.

Andrew Balding's INFINITY BLUE had the Gimcrack winner behind when third at Newmarket and that form received further boosts at York.

14:10 Chester Stakes (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7.5/1 +25%) Seantrabh	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(4) Seantrabh 7.5/1, Harshly dealt with by the assessor after winning a Catterick novice in the autumn. Respectable third of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, heavy) from reduced mark 28 days ago. Down in weights but he'll need to raise his game a notch to overcome stall 9.
2	6 2nd (6) (3.33/1 +17%) Fair Wind	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(6) Fair Wind 3.33/1, AW novice winner in April. Bit below form fourth of 10 in handicap at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) a month later. Off the track since but he's not yet exposed and Buick is a positive booking. Draw 1 also in his favour. Hard puller; has the ability to win races like this but needs to get it right at the start.
3	9 3rd (9) (6/1 -50%) Profitable Edge	6 6/1(-50%)	(9) Profitable Edge 6/1, Ex-Irish filly who has been a different proposition for this yard, easily winning 4-runner handicap at Ripon last month. 6 lb rise may not prevent the follow up. Won easily last time but in a weak race; 6lb rise could find her out.
4	1 4th (1) (4.5/1 +31%) Another Baar	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(1) Another Baar 4.5/1, Bagged his third success of the campaign at Beverley in June. Ran well in a first-time visor when third at Goodwood but the headgear didn't work as well at Windsor. Well drawn to attack, at least. Had good year, winning three times; well drawn; type to bounce back from latest quiet run.
5th	8 5th (8) (16/1 +0%) Paddy's Day	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Paddy's Day 16/1, AW winner in March and better form when runner-up at Redcar in June. Had little chance given how the race unfolded at Wolverhampton and he needs treating as though still in form. Two wins in small fields for former yard; two good placed runs for new yard; contender.
6th	2 6th (2) (5.5/1 +0%) Dickieburd	5.5 5.5/1(+0%)	(2) Dickieburd 5.5/1, C&D winner last summer and career best when doubling tally in 9-runner handicap at Catterick (5f, good, 14/1) on Wednesday, suited by way race developed. Carries penalty and drawn wide but still commands respect. Impressed at Catterick on Weds (5f, good); penalty and stall 11 demand another career best.
7th	11 7th (11) (10/1 +29%) Sugar Hill Babe	10 10/1(+29%)	(11) Sugar Hill Babe 10/1, Habitual slow starter but bounced right back to form when landing 6-runner handicap at Bath, seeing off Skallywag Bay. Up 4 lb and this track may not be ideal. 15th time lucky when winning at Bath latest; good draw; 4lb rise manageable; chance.
8th	12 8th (12) (100/1 -100%) Pink Stripes	100 100/1(-100%)	(12) Pink Stripes 100/1, Remains a maiden after 17 starts and a long way out of the weights here. 17-race maiden; in form but hard to recommend from 14lb out of the handicap.
9th	5 9th (5) (8/1 +6%) Skallywag Bay	8 8/1(+6%)	(5) Skallywag Bay 8/1, Gained both career wins on the AW, latterly at Lingfield in June. Equally effective on turf, 1-length second of 6 to Sugar Hill Babe in handicap (9/4) at Bath (5f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Likely to give it another good go. In good form since dropped to 5f and there's no obvious reason why she won't go well again.
10th	10 10th (10) (25/1 -39%) Secret Mistral	25 25/1(-39%)	(10) Secret Mistral 25/1, Haydock winner who looked a hard ride when fifth of 8 in handicap at Windsor, hanging left throughout. Possesses plenty of speed so this trip more suitable than 5f last time. Stall 12 an issue. Front-runner; in fair form this summer but stall 12 an obvious concern here.
11th	3 11th (3) (16/1 -33%) Umming N' Ahing	16 16/1(-33%)	(3) Umming N' Ahing 16/1, Completed hat-trick at Goodwood in May and well backed to go in again at that venue later that month, only to finish fifth. Still shaped quite nicely and could easily get back on track returned from a break. Progressive on slow ground in the spring; absent since May; double-figure draw to overcome.

LTO Selection:

14:45 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

A wide berth hinders a quick follow-up success from Dickieburd, who turns out under a 6lb penalty for winning at Catterick on Wednesday, while Sugar Hill Babe (winner) can confirm recent Bath form with Skallywag Bay (second). Nevertheless, the one who appeals most from a low draw is ANOTHER BAAR, whose previous form stands up to scrutiny and he will be a big player with a sharp start.

PROFITABLE EDGE took her form to a whole new level when successful at Ripon, and with the prospect of more to come for this stable, she can defy her new mark. Stall 11 could be tricky for Dickieburd but he's in top form, with Fair Wind capable of better.

A trappy event in which ANOTHER BAAR is marginally preferred to Sugar Hill Babe and Skallywag Bay.

14:45 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Chester Listed (Class 1) 14f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (8.5/1 +23%) Shanroe	8.5 8.5/1(+23%)	(2) Shanroe 8.5/1, Veteran Irish raider proved he retains all ability when winning 6-runner minor event at Galway (14.1f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Emphasis on speed here looks likely to suit and he's not discounted. Acquitted himself with credit in big races last term and back on song to win latest start.
2	3 2nd (3) (7.5/1 -15%) Divine Jewel	7.5 7.5/1(-15%)	(3) Divine Jewel 7.5/1, Good third in a strong York listed event on return before going down narrowly to an unexposed 3-y-o in Leopardstown Group 3. Not quite at her best in France last time but previous form would put her in the mix. Pipped in Irish Group 3 penultimate run; got messed around behind Thanks Monica in France.
3	1 3rd (1) (2.75/1 +21%) Lone Eagle	2.75 2.75/1(+21%)	(1) Lone Eagle 2.75/1, Underwhelming since finishing second in the Irish Derby in 2021 although finished an encouraging second in the Ormonde Stakes here in May. Stiff tasks over long distances on his last 2 outings and he should be up to making his presence felt in this company. 2nd in the 1m5f Group 3 Ormonde here (soft) in May was clearly his best result this term.
4	6 4th (6) (25/1 +62%) Greysful Storm	25 25/1(+62%)	(6) Greysful Storm 25/1, Easy winner on handicap debut in 17-runner event at Newbury in May and ran at least as well when runner-up at Ascot in July, but poor effort at Newmarket a fortnight ago and has plenty to find in this grade anyway. Even handicap best efforts leave her with a very stiff task at this level.
5th	5 5th (5) (0.8/1 -29%) Military Order	0.8 0.8/1(-29%)	(5) Military Order 0.8/1, Brother to Derby and King George VI winner Adayar looked every inch a smart prospect when completing the hat-trick in the Lingfield Derby Trial in May. Failed to give his running in the Derby itself but remains one to be positive about after a break. Off since Derby flop; fine chance in this if the earlier impressions are anything to go by.

LTO Selection:

15:20 Chester Listed (Class 1) 14f Race Class Flow

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

MILITARY ORDER was denied a four-timer when well beaten in the Derby in June and Charlie Appleby's inmate looks the one to beat dropping in class. A full-brother to 2021 Derby and King George hero Adayar, there is likely much more to come and the three-year-old can get the better of Lone Eagle, who can bounce back having failed to get involved in the Goodwood Cup last month. Irish raider Shanroe is another to consider.

MILITARY ORDER ran no sort of race when amongst the favourites for the Derby but both the track and the quick ground provide possible excuses for such a bulky colt, so he's taken to confirm the fine impression he'd created at Lingfield previously. Lone Eagle ran his best race for a while when second in the Ormonde here and isn't ruled out back in more realistic company, whilst Divine Jewel also merits respect.

Lone Eagle would be a serious rival judged on his Ormonde run here in May but MILITARY ORDER can bounce back from his Derby flop.

15:20 Chester Listed (Class 1) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Chester Stakes (Class 2) 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (3.33/1 +26%) Great Generation	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(3) Great Generation 3.33/1, Holy Roman Emperor filly looked a useful prospect when winning 9-runner minor event at Haydock (6f, good to soft) on debut 43 days ago. Should have more to offer and leading claims. Saw her race out well to win at Haydock and she's got a pleasing pedigree.
2	1 2nd (1) (2.25/1 -80%) Jabaara	2.25 2.25/1(-80%)	(1) Jabaara 2.25/1, Looked a fine prospect when justifying favouritism at Newmarket on debut in May. Back on track after a lesser effort at Royal Ascot when fourth of 8 to Fallen Angel in Sweet Solera Stakes at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 21 days ago and she can go well again. Back in form when fourth in the Sweet Solera (didn't stay the 7f).
3	5 3rd (5) (3.33/1 -33%) Works Of Art	3.33 3.33/1(-33%)	(5) Works Of Art 3.33/1, Very green on debut but looked a far more professional proposition when readily winning 10-runner minor event (5/6) at Kempton (6f) 52 days ago. Likely to improve further. Both runs on the AW; posted useful RPR in getting off the mark last time out.
4	2 4th (2) (7.5/1 +46%) Elinor Dashwood	7.5 7.5/1(+46%)	(2) Elinor Dashwood 7.5/1, 210,000 gns yearling who left her debut form well behind when landing 11-runner Haydock maiden in July. Paid for trying to keep tabs on winner from the front when last in Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot (6f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Haydock winner but modest last time; rated 12lb inferior to Jabaara so has to improve..
5th	4 5th (4) (4/1 +60%) Tenhotfourcrazy	4 4/1(+60%)	(4) Tenhotfourcrazy 4/1, Didn't need to improve to get off the mark at the third attempt in 10-runner minor event at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) in July. Ran about as well as could be expected when mid-field in a Newbury listed race (5.2f, good) 15 days ago and probably needs bit more to land this. Outclassed latest but this company also looks demanding now trying 6f for the first time.

LTO Selection:

15:55 Chester Stakes (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

A case can be made for all of these, but WORKS OF ART broke her maiden at the second time of asking in July and could be worth siding with. A half-sister to Group 2 two-year-old winner Tactical, Andrew Balding's inmate is fancied to progress on her turf debut. The grade-dropping Jabaara can give the selection plenty to think about and is expected to appreciate coming back to 6f. Elinor Dashwood is another to bear in mind.

GREAT GENERATION showed plenty of speed for one with her pedigree when making a successful debut at Haydock and Marco Botti's filly is taken to make it 2-2 with improvement almost guaranteed. Jabaara concedes weight all round but sets the standard on her Sweet Solera effort, whilst Works of Art also looks open to plenty of progress after her Kempton success.

Conceding 6lb all round asks a question of her, but JABAARA perhaps hasn't done herself justice in either of her Group races.

15:55 Chester Stakes (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (5.5/1 +45%) Call Me Ginger	5.5 5.5/1(+45%)	(8) Call Me Ginger 5.5/1, Scored 3 times last year, notably the Portland at Doncaster, and he caught the eye when seventh of 14 in handicap at Sandown (5f, good to firm) 13 days ago, nearest finish after a very slow start. Interesting. Handicapped to win but debatable if this track will play to his strengths.
2	7 2nd (7) (3.5/1 +0%) Roman Dragon	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(7) Roman Dragon 3.5/1, 4-time course winner, latest in July, who posted another good run here when second of 8 to Count D'orsay 50 days ago. Needs considering once more. Four 6f wins here; good 2nd over C&D in July; well drawn; more appealing than many.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/1 +42%) Hyperfocus	7 7/1(+42%)	(3) Hyperfocus 7/1, Scored at Ripon in April but only ninth of 18 in handicap (14/1) at Ripon (6f, good) 14 days ago. Has fallen to a workable mark but more is still needed. Back to good mark and has the rail draw; wouldn't really want drying ground.
4	12 4th (12) (40/1 -21%) Evocative Spark	40 40/1(-21%)	(12) Evocative Spark 40/1, Course winner who took a step back in the right direction for his new yard when fifth of 11 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Takes a marked drop in trip here however. Struggling for form this year & dropping to this sharp test isn't sure to arrest the slide.
5th	11 5th (11) (11/1 +31%) Count D'orsay	11 11/1(+31%)	(11) Count D'orsay 11/1, C&D winner in July who comes here on the back of a creditable third of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up again despite his high draw. Beat Roman Dragon over C&D in July; more miss than hit since and he has a tough draw today.
6th	10 6th (10) (14/1 +65%) Night On Earth	14 14/1(+65%)	(10) Night On Earth 14/1, C&D winner but tongue strap on for 1st time when coming in last of 14 in handicap at Ascot (5f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Has something to prove. Patchy record this season but he's tumbled down the weights; capable but risky.
7th	9 7th (9) (16/1 -33%) Dare To Hope	16 16/1(-33%)	(9) Dare To Hope 16/1, Fairly useful as a 2-y-o but off 11 months and below par both runs this term at Haydock and Sandown. Needs to step forward. Only 10th latest but it was a run full of promise; still low mileage; interesting.
8th	1 8th (1) (4/1 +27%) Paws For Thought	4 4/1(+27%)	(1) Paws For Thought 4/1, Rattled off a hat-trick of handicaps wins (first one over 7f here) in the summer. Well-held fifth of 6 in 6f listed race here 27 days ago but the sort to bounce back reverted to handicap company. Had a fine year but it won't be easy dominating this field from a double-figure stall.
9th	4 9th (4) (7.5/1 -36%) Spoof	7.5 7.5/1(-36%)	(4) Spoof 7.5/1, C&D winner who improved on recent efforts to land 7-runner handicap at Hamilton (5f, soft) 28 days ago. Can go well again despite a 2 lb rise. As good as ever this year and he's 2-2 at the track; well drawn and lots to like.
10th	13 10th (13) (20/1 +33%) King Of Tonga	20 20/1(+33%)	(13) King Of Tonga 20/1, C&D winner but saw his run of good form end when only ninth of 13 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Won this race last year from stall 1; stall 13 makes a repeat unlikely.
11th	5 11th (5) (7/1 -27%) Zarzyni	7 7/1(-27%)	(5) Zarzyni 7/1, Ran a cracker when fourth of 20 in 5f handicap at Epsom in June but well below form at Ascot and York since. Handily weighted if back on his A-game here. Quiet last twice but his Dash 4th in June came off 5lb higher; this should be run to suit.

LTO Selection:

16:30 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Preference is for ROMAN DRAGON, who is drawn nicely in stall four and can offer a bold bid. Hugo Palmer's charge returns to the track after 50 days off where he was beaten just a length over C&D. Off the same mark, he can turn the form around with Count D'Orsay now 1lb better off. Last-time-out winner Spoof deserves respect off 2lb higher, while Paws For Thought also boasts solid claims.

A very open sprint so at the likely odds it is worth siding with CALL ME GINGER to build on the promise of his recent Sandown seventh and capitalise on a reduced mark. Spoof is enjoying an excellent season and this C&D winner rates a big threat, while Roman Dragon, Count d'Orsay and King of Tonga all need shortlisting too.

He ended up finishing tenth but there was much more promise than that in DARE TO HOPE's latest Sandown run and he may be the answer.

16:30 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3.33/1 +26%) Brave Knight	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(6) Brave Knight 3.33/1, Got off the mark at Windsor in May and has kept his form well since, close fifth of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs considering. Best form last two starts; worth a go at 2m and in first-time headgear; one to consider.
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 +40%) It's Good To Laugh	3 3/1(+40%)	(1) It's Good To Laugh 3/1, Visored for 1st time when a good second of 10 in handicap here (14.4f, heavy) 49 days ago. This course winner needs considering with the headgear retained. Good record at Chester, including with places on soft ground on his two visits this year.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/1 -11%) Zimmerman	5 5/1(-11%)	(3) Zimmerman 5/1, Largely consistent sort and he landed 11-runner handicap at Haydock (16.2f, heavy) 27 days ago. Up 3 lb but he can make his presence felt again. Best on softer than good and it was heavy when he won at Haydock (2m) four weeks ago.
4	4 4th (4) (14/1 -56%) Wholeofthemoon	14 14/1(-56%)	(4) Wholeofthemoon 14/1, Winner at Kempton in June but only fifth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 52 days ago on his final run for Richard Hughes. Needs to bounce back for new handler. Left R Hughes for £33,000; more to prove on testing ground but best runs hinted at better.
5th	7 5th (7) (80/1 -100%) Stonific	80 80/1(-100%)	(7) Stonific 80/1, Off 6 months before fading eighth of 9 in 2m handicap hurdle at Bangor 12 days ago. Blinkers/tongue strap go on for the 1st time in this code and not dismissed back on Flat. Last Flat run was two years ago; this 10yo had heavy defeats in both hurdle runs in 2023.
6th	5 6th (5) (7.5/1 -50%) September Power	7.5 7.5/1(-50%)	(5) September Power 7.5/1, Got right back on track with a career-best win in 5-runner handicap at Beverley (16.2f, soft) 6 days ago. She's well in the mix under a 5 lb penalty. Won well in five-runner race at Beverley (2m) six days ago; tailed off on softer than good.
7th	8 7th (8) (3/1 +14%) Seahouses	3 3/1(+14%)	(8) Seahouses 3/1, Fair maiden who arrives in good nick, blinkered when fifth of 13 in handicap at Nottingham (16f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Weighted to go well here. 3yo who's 0-6; probably stays 2m; not proven on softer than good.

LTO Selection:

17:05 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

SEPTEMBER POWER was a facile winner over 2m at Beverley last time and this looks a good opportunity to follow up. Michael Wigham's charge scored by seven and a half lengths on that occasion and she looks primed to defy a 5lb penalty. Zimmerman also won last time, scoring by a head over 2m at Haydock, but he may find it tough to score again up 3lb in the ratings, while better can be expected of Brave Knight.

A few with chances but SEAHOUSES rates the pick of these at the weights and can gain a breakthrough success. It's Good To Laugh is feared most on the back of his good second here last time out, with reliable duo Zimmerman and Brave Knight in the picture too.

This could be the right opportunity for IT'S GOOD TO LAUGH to enhance his good Chester record.

17:05 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 16f 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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