Chester Races & Results 1 Friday 15th September 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Chester Races & Results Tomform Friday 15th September 2023

There were 43 Races on Friday 15th September 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Chester, 7 races at Downpatrick, 8 races at Ballinrobe, 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Sandown, 6 races at Salisbury, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 15th September 2023

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

13:35 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (3.5/1 +0%) Lockdown Lass	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(8) Lockdown Lass 3.5/1, C&D winner in mid-July before following up at Doncaster 8 days later. Has been in the placings on all 3 starts since (runner-up the last twice) so she's one to consider. Progressed in recent times, including two soft-ground wins in July; goes on the shortlist.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/1 +29%) Agnes Grey	5 5/1(+29%)	(2) Agnes Grey 5/1, Ran best race to date when fifth on handicap debut at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) on penultimate start but unable to replicate that back in novice company at Catterick (7f, good) since. Dropped 6 lb and well berthed in stall 1, a better showing could well be in the offing. Looking exposed now but the return to slower ground won't hurt and she's drawn in stall 1.
3	1 3rd (1) (6.5/1 -63%) Exigency	6.5 6.5/1(-63%)	(1) Exigency 6.5/1, Long time since tasting success (for previous yard in France) but has signalled her turn may be close recently, runner-up at Bath and Leicester last month. Nudged up 1 lb but merits plenty of respect in her current mood. Has found her level again now; may be dropped in this time from stall 9; player.
4	7 4th (7) (12/1 -33%) Hoof It Hoof It	12 12/1(-33%)	(7) Hoof It Hoof It 12/1, Has dropped markedly in the weights and with a first-time tongue tie on, confirmed her return to something like the pick of her 2-y-o form when runner-up at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 7 days ago. In the shake-up provide the equipment works just as well. More competitive lately but she's drawn in 10 today and is unproven on soft ground.
5th	4 5th (4) (6/1 +40%) Carlton And Co	6 6/1(+40%)	(4) Carlton And Co 6/1, Belatedly off the mark at Newcastle in August and has shaped as if still in good form on both starts since, her usual patient tactics putting her at a disadvantage at Carlisle (6.9f, good) just over 2 weeks ago. In with mix with a claimer taking off a valuable 7 lb. Arrives in form and is well drawn this time, so needs considering.
6th	3 6th (3) (3.5/1 +0%) Liberty Mountain	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(3) Liberty Mountain 3.5/1, Has hit the crossbar on her last couple of starts, ridden with a bit more patience than is usually the case when going down by a head at Wolverhampton (7.2f) a fortnight ago. She remains of serious interest in this similar contest. Ran well on soft ground early last month; well drawn and there are reasons for optimism.
7th	9 7th (9) (150/1 -127%) Glory And Gold	150 150/1(-127%)	(9) Glory And Gold 150/1, Fair winner at 7f for William Haggas at 3 yrs but yet to beat a rival in 4 of starts for present yard this season. Heaps to prove at present. String of poor efforts for her new yard this year and can't be recommended.
8th	12 8th (12) (33/1 -32%) Independent Beauty	33 33/1(-32%)	(12) Independent Beauty 33/1, Long-standing maiden who ran creditably from 1 lb out of the weights after 4 months off when third at Carlisle (6.9f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Needs to build on that effort from even further out of the weights here. Has had any number of chances and is out of the handicap this time.
9th	5 9th (5) (9/1 +10%) Thewaytothestars	9 9/1(+10%)	(5) Thewaytothestars 9/1, Won at Ffos Las (7f) and Windsor (1m) last month. Possibly couldn't cope with a quick turnaround when only fifth at Ffos Las next time but quickly back on song when third at Chepstow (7.1f, good) 18 days ago. Widest draw tempers enthusiasm, however. Cheekpieces have helped; tends to race on the sharp end, though, so stall 13 is an issue.
10	10 \|U\| (10) (66/1 -32%) Second Collection	66 66/1(-32%)	(10) Second Collection 66/1, Has made no impact in a trio of starts at Wolverhampton this year, latest after 7 months off. This a rare go beyond sprint trips and she can only really be watched. Ages since she ran beyond sprint trips; well held latest, when back from a break.
10th	13 10th (13) (200/1 -203%) Pink Walls	200 200/1(-203%)	(13) Pink Walls 200/1, Looks limited on early evidence, tailed off over a markedly longer trip at Wolverhampton (12.2f) when last seen 5 months ago. Stall 12 to contend with here so can only be watched. Five poor efforts over various trips to date and returns from five months off today.
11th	11 11th (11) (9/1 +55%) Miss Willows	9 9/1(+55%)	(11) Miss Willows 9/1, Beaten a fair way on most of her 6 career starts so far and looks vulnerable from a win point of view back in handicap company. The hood comes off (she has pulled hard more than once) and she'd be a surprise winner.

LTO Selection:

13:35 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Many have chances and while the likes of Lockdown Lass, Exigency and Thewaytothestars all have solid claims based on the pick of their form, their starting positions from the stalls could well compromise their chances. Therefore, it may be worth siding with LIBERTY MOUNTAIN, who is versatile regarding her style of running and, from stall four, she could be hard to peg back if she can amass an early lead.

A competitive opener to Autumn Festival Friday and one that makes plenty of appeal is LIBERTY MOUNTAIN, who has hit the crossbar on her last couple of outings and, nicely berthed in stall 4, Joseph Parr's 3-y-o is fancied to deservedly open her account for the season. Lockdown Lass has also finished runner-up on her last 2 starts and she may have to settle for silver once again, with Exigency and Carlton And Co another pair who can get involved.

Free-going LOCKDOWN LASS (nap) has been consistent and will hopefully get a good pace to track. Liberty Mountain is second choice.

13:35 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Chester Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (8/1 -33%) Greer	8 8/1(-33%)	(1) Greer 8/1, Foaled May 18. €105,000 yearling, Night of Thunder colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 7f winner Faakhirah and 10.3f winner Eastern Legend. Dam winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner). Market check advised. 105,000euros yearling; sixth foal from a 7f Group 3 winner; half-brother to four winners..
2	7 2nd (7) (4.5/1 +18%) Our Havana	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(7) Our Havana 4.5/1, Shaped as if better for the run in 5f Redcar novice in May and duly came on plenty for that effort when fourth in an Ayr maiden (6f, firm) 3 months ago. Upped further in trip and could well have more to offer. Ayr fourth (6f) looks solid; pedigree suggests this extra furlong should suit; noteworthy..
3	9 3rd (9) (18/1 -13%) Amancio	18 18/1(-13%)	(9) Amancio 18/1, Sixties Icon colt who having been gelded, showed more than first time up after 3 months off when fifth in minor event at Kempton (8f) 16 days ago. Looks one for low-grade nurseries after this. Shaped better than on Windsor debut when back in action at Kempton (1m, AW); needs better..
4	4 4th (4) (1.38/1 +27%) Berkshire Nugget	1.38 1.38/1(+27%)	(4) Berkshire Nugget 1.38/1, Expert Eye colt who showed plenty to work on first time up when fourth in minor event at Newmarket (7f, good) 4 weeks ago, not seen to best effect caught rather isolated from the highest stall. Expected to take a big step forward here. 62,000gns yearling; fourth on Newmarket debut (7f; form franked); top of the list.
5th	8 5th (8) (80/1 -142%) Anglesey Lad	80 80/1(-142%)	(8) Anglesey Lad 80/1, Barely modest form shown when fourth at Bath on debut and although he wasn't disgraced on nursery/all-weather debut last time, it's easy enough to look elsewhere. No progress since Bath debut fourth, despite being gelded; best to look elsewhere..
6th	3 6th (3) (100/1 -203%) State Of Chaos	100 100/1(-203%)	(3) State Of Chaos 100/1, Dark Angel colt who finished down the field in a pair of novice events last month. Likely to need more time. Modest form both starts; this seventh furlong should suit, albeit with others preferred.
7th	2 7th (2) (11/1 -22%) Land Lover	11 11/1(-22%)	(2) Land Lover 11/1, Fair form shown on his first 5 outings before being outclassed in a valuable sales event at York (6f, good to firm) just over 3 weeks ago. Not out of things back in maiden company. Plenty of experience; struggled in a valuable sales race at York's Ebor Festival last time.
8th	12 8th (12) (5.5/1 +31%) Terratino Fire	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(12) Terratino Fire 5.5/1, Buratino gelding who shaped encouragingly having been held back by inexperience early when fifth in minor event at this C&D (good to soft) on debut 13 days ago. Will surely improve but a wide stall does temper enthusiasm. Seemingly in need of experience when fifth over C&D (It's Not Risky third) a fortnight ago.
9th	5 9th (5) (6/1 +0%) It's Not Risky	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) It's Not Risky 6/1, Still not nearly the finished article but had clearly learnt plenty from his debut when third at this C&D (good to soft) just under a fortnight ago, finishing with running left. Likely he will improve again. C&D third (good to soft) a fortnight ago; handily drawn; should be thereabouts..
10th	11 10th (11) (500/1 -400%) Nicholo	500 500/1(-400%)	(11) Nicholo 500/1, Mukhadram colt who showed only greenness when last of 9 in minor event at this C&D (good to soft, 100/1) on debut 13 days ago, very slowly away. Has plenty to learn. Tailed-off last of nine on recent C&D debut; tough to consider from widest draw (stall 12).
11th	6 11th (6) (66/1 -371%) Mister Gan	66 66/1(-371%)	(6) Mister Gan 66/1, Down the field in pair of novice events 3 months apart and looks more of a longer-term project. Ran okay on York debut (6f) but struggled behind a couple of these over C&D..
12th	10 12th (10) (100/1 -300%) King For A Day	100 100/1(-300%)	(10) King For A Day 100/1, Foaled March 26. €13,000 yearling, Acclamation colt. Dam, useful French 1¼m winner, half-sister to Queen Mary Stakes/Prix Robert Papin winner Signora Cabello. 13,000euros yearling; fifth foal from a 1m2f French winner; will probably need further..

LTO Selection:

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

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

Just a length separated TERRATINO FIRE (fifth) and It's Not Risky (third) when they met in a novice here 13 days ago and given the former made a hash of the start and has a 4lb pull under the terms of this race, the Hugo Palmer-trained gelding is fancied to reverse the form. Berkshire Nugget is entitled to be wiser after last month's Newmarket debut, while Our Havana also commands respect.

Despite being caught rather isolated from the highest stall at Newmarket on debut, BERKSHIRE NUGGET still displayed plenty of ability to finish fourth and, now expected to take a big step forward, Andrew Balding's colt gets the verdict to come out on top. Hugo Palmer saddles It's Not Risky and Terratino Fire, and with the former holding an experience edge and being much better drawn, he can chase the selection home, with Land Lover rounding off the shortlist. .

Andrew Balding's BERKSHIRE NUGGET receives the vote over a noteworthy Our Havana after posting an encouraging Newmarket debut.

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

14:45 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (7.5/1 -125%) Glendown	7.5 7.5/1(-125%)	(11) Glendown 7.5/1, Opened account at Ripon (6f) in July and, after a below-par effort on softer ground, back on track when in the frame at Beverley (5f) on his last 2 starts. Only just failed having been drawn wide on his latest outing, but conditions might not be ideal for him this time. Well beaten in both runs on ground featuring the word soft; leading claims otherwise.
2	2 2nd (2) (1.5/1 +45%) Captain Cuddles	1.5 1.5/1(+45%)	(2) Captain Cuddles 1.5/1, Landed 6f Salisbury novice last July and, after 10 weeks off, fared better than he had in the spring when placed at Ascot and Newbury (both at 7f) this summer. Met interference last time, so he can resume his progress with the drop back in trip to suit. Major player. Won't mind the drop from 7f or the return to softer than good; respected from a low stall.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/1 +39%) Umming N' Ahing	11 11/1(+39%)	(3) Umming N' Ahing 11/1, Completed hat-trick when successful at Goodwood (5f) in May and shaped as if still in good form when mid-field at the same C&D next time. However, he ran no sort of race after 3 months off at this course 13 days ago, so needs to leave his latest effort well behind. Didn't offer a lot back from a break here latest; hard to view the extra furlong as a plus.
4	7 4th (7) (12/1 -33%) Kessaar Power	12 12/1(-33%)	(7) Kessaar Power 12/1, Won on his first 2 starts this year but has been struggling of late, in first-time visor when well beaten at Chelmsford (6f) 15 days ago. Interesting jockey booking, though, and he's on a workable mark as he makes his first run since leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy. Won in the spring but has lost his way; left Kevin Philippart De Foy; others preferred.
5th	9 5th (9) (50/1 -52%) Afterlife	50 50/1(-52%)	(9) Afterlife 50/1, Successful on his final outing last year when trained by John & Thady Gosden but has beaten just one rival in 3 starts so far this year. Back up in trip on first run for yard after leaving Robert Cowell. 4,500gns buy after three modest efforts for Robert Cowell; low stall the main plus.
6th	10 6th (10) (12/1 +25%) Pocket The Packet	12 12/1(+25%)	(10) Pocket The Packet 12/1, All 5 wins have come on the all-weather, but produced one of his better efforts on turf when sixth of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f) 23 days ago, nearest at the finish. Now 3 lb below his last winning mark so he merits consideration. Back on a handy mark and showed more last time but unproven under testing conditions.
7th	5 7th (5) (10/1 +17%) King's Crown	10 10/1(+17%)	(5) King's Crown 10/1, Has gone the wrong way from an encouraging first 2 starts of the campaign, finishing well held at Haydock (5f) when last seen in July. Mark has fallen further as a result, but needs the return to this longer trip to spark a revival. Often made the running, so stall 11 is an obvious concern; some way down the pecking order.
8th	4 8th (4) (3.33/1 +26%) Tellus	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(4) Tellus 3.33/1, Showed improved form when winning at Pontefract and Ayr on her first 2 starts this season, but down the field on all 3 subsequent outings. Is edging back down in the weights at least and has the plum draw in stall 1, but others still more persuasive. Three poor efforts since two wins in the spring; comes from stall 1 but has it to prove.
9th	6 9th (6) (150/1 -355%) Beylerbeyi	150 150/1(-355%)	(6) Beylerbeyi 150/1, Fairly useful form when winning newcomers race at Deauville in August last year but well below that level since, down the field in handicap at La Teste in June on his only start this year. First run for yard after leaving Jean-Claude Rouget. Picked up for 7,000euros from France; would want to see support before considering him.
10th	12 10th (12) (22/1 -100%) Sugar Hill Babe	22 22/1(-100%)	(12) Sugar Hill Babe 22/1, Habitual slow starter but bounced right back to form when getting off the mark at Bath (5f) in August. Not in the same form when seventh of 11 at this course 13 days ago, so she comes with risks attached despite still being on a workable mark. Usually misses the break, can hang and often pulls hard, so will always be risky.
11th	1 11th (1) (40/1 -21%) Flag Flying	40 40/1(-21%)	(1) Flag Flying 40/1, Looked a useful prospect when making a winning debut at Goodwood (6f) last summer, but disappointing on his remaining 3 starts of the year. Fared no better after 9 months off at Carlisle 15 days ago, so he has a bit to prove at present. Again offered little encouragement back from nine months off two weeks ago; hard to fancy.
12th	8 12th (8) (16/1 -100%) River Usk	16 16/1(-100%)	(8) River Usk 16/1, Stepped up on his reappearance when gaining a first success in good style at Beverley (7.4f) in May. In-and-out form since, making the frame at this course (7.6f) in June before well held upped in class last time. However, he's shortlisted returned to this grade. Spring win came from the front over a stiff 7.4f; will do well to dictate from stall 12.

LTO Selection:

14:45 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

GLENDOWN made all when he got off the mark in a handicap at Ripon in July and repeat of those tactics could be instrumental in the three-year-old doubling his career tally here. He was a fast-finishing second at Beverley recently and, off just 1lb higher, he could be hard to peg back. Tellus has been cut some slack by the handicapper and is feared dropping back in trip, while Captain Cuddles is also considered.

CAPTAIN CUDDLES got back on the up when placed at Ascot and Newbury this summer and, having met interference on his latest run, he can return to winning ways dropped back to 6f. Pocket The Packet ran one of his better races on turf last time and could be the main danger, with River Usk also considered having made the frame here on his penultimate start.

The well-drawn CAPTAIN CUDDLES shouldn't mind the drop to 6f, back on slower ground, and looks the best option in a tricky handicap.

14:45 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3.33/1 +26%) Baez	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(6) Baez 3.33/1, Better than ever at present, completing a hat-trick in 5-runner handicap at Musselburgh (18.1f, good to firm) 16 days ago, driven out to fend off another that's been thriving of late. Ought to remain competitive from only a 3 lb higher mark. Progressive since upped to staying trips this summer and has to enter calculations.
2	5 2nd (5) (4/1 +11%) Tuddenham Green	4 4/1(+11%)	(5) Tuddenham Green 4/1, Still searching for first win in this sphere but deserves credit for consistency, coming from further back than the pair that beat him in 13-runner handicap at Nottingham (16f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Respected. 0-8 on the Flat but consistent in handicaps; need to find a bit more from somewhere.
3	1 3rd (1) (1.38/1 +31%) Wonderwall	1.38 1.38/1(+31%)	(1) Wonderwall 1.38/1, Useful jumps winner who showed fairly useful form when runner-up first 2 outings in this sphere. Failed to meet expectations at Chelmsford last time but will find this trip more suitable now handicapping. Goes right up in distance now handicapping; one of the more interesting runners.
4	4 4th (4) (3.2/1 -28%) Two Auld Pals	3.2 3.2/1(-28%)	(4) Two Auld Pals 3.2/1, Thriving sort who won over 17f at Carlisle in June and has scored twice at Hamilton (both 13.1f) since. 4 lb higher now but must enter calculations. Improver this summer and the return to further looks in his favour, so on the shortlist.
5th	2 5th (2) (40/1 -300%) East End Girl	40 40/1(-300%)	(2) East End Girl 40/1, Stepped up markedly on her reappearance effort in first-time cheekpieces when running out a wide-margin winner of a 4-runner handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 2/1) 86 days ago. Subsequently left Lucy Wadham's yard for 10,000 gns. Back to career-high mark for new yard (picked up for 10,000gns); this race is stronger.
6th	7 6th (7) (100/1 -52%) Stonific	100 100/1(-52%)	(7) Stonific 100/1, Has regressed over jumps and ran to only a modest level back on the Flat over C&D recently. Others preferred. Getting on now and has looked on the downgrade since missing a year.
7th	8 7th (8) (150/1 +0%) Robeam	150 150/1(+0%)	(8) Robeam 150/1, Unreliable type. Ran better than for a while on most recent jumps start but made heavy weather of it and hard to fancy back on the Flat. Will need a minor miracle from 15lb out of the handicap.

LTO Selection:

15:20 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

BAEZ has really found her stride this summer and the four-timer looks very much on the cards as she aims to follow up on a determined success at Musselburgh last time out. It may be that her stablemate Two Auld Pals gives her the most to think about, having not finished outside the first two in his last six starts. East End Girl and Tuddenham Green have the form to get involved as well.

TWO AULD PALS is the in the form of his life at present and the step back up in trip has the potential to trigger further improvement, so he's a very appealing candidate. Baez is another who's thriving currently and warrants respect, as does Tuddenham Green, who's proving consistent.

Preference is for WONDERWALL, a pretty useful hurdler who'll appreciate the much stiffer Flat test now he's handicapping.

15:20 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (7.5/1 -67%) Evocative Spark	7.5 7.5/1(-67%)	(8) Evocative Spark 7.5/1, Seems to be building back up to something, finishing with running left when fourth in 11-runner handicap at this course (5.5f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Must enter the reckoning back up in trip. Offered more here latest despite pulling hard; well treated if more amenable.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/1 +17%) Stone Soldier	10 10/1(+17%)	(1) Stone Soldier 10/1, Ended time with Archie Watson with a rare poor effort at Ascot. Has gone well fresh before but stall 11 makes life tougher. Back from a year off weighted to around his turf best; this is quite a task from stall 11.
3	11 3rd (11) (11/1 -47%) Beauty Choice	11 11/1(-47%)	(11) Beauty Choice 11/1, Turned in his best effort of the season from a career-low mark when second in 14-runner handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 9/2) 9 days ago, edged out close home. Back up in grade now but needs respecting all the same. 3lb well in; soft and 7f are fine but whether the two combined are ideal is the question.
4	7 4th (7) (80/1 -142%) Orbital Chime	80 80/1(-142%)	(7) Orbital Chime 80/1, Has work to do from his current mark but wasn't seen to best effect when eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (6.1f, heavy) on reappearance 62 days ago, hampered over 2f out. The cheekpieces he wore there are replaced with blinkers this time. Seen only once this year; needs to improve for the extra furlong and/or switch to blinkers.
5th	3 5th (3) (3.33/1 +26%) Red Mirage	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(3) Red Mirage 3.33/1, Course winner who fared better than of late retired in headgear when fourth at Haydock in July. Followed that with a below-par effort at Carlisle 7 weeks later, though. Return to softer ground is much in his favour from a handy draw and he's one to consider.
6th	9 6th (9) (14/1 -40%) Couplet	14 14/1(-40%)	(9) Couplet 14/1, Made a winning start in quite taking fashion at Haydock last September, staying on strongly. Improved on that form when runner-up under a penalty at Doncaster 10 months later and ran too badly to be true on handicap debut since. Worth another chance. Turned over at short prices both runs this summer; something to prove stepping up from 6f.
7th	6 7th (6) (12/1 +64%) Gis A Sub	12 12/1(+64%)	(6) Gis A Sub 12/1, Has a poor strike rate and failed to build on the promise of his Goodwood run when only ninth of 12 in 1m handicap at Ripon (good to soft) 27 days ago. Headgear back on. Has struggled this season, coming 12lb down the weights; some way down the pecking order.
8th	5 8th (5) (18/1 -13%) Song For Whoever	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) Song For Whoever 18/1, Fairly useful performer in Ireland for John S. O'Donoghue who wasn't disgraced when seventh of 13 in 6f handicap at the Curragh (good) on final outing at the beginning of July. Subsequently sold for 30,000 gns and remains low mileage but stall 10 isn't ideal. Picked up from Ireland for 30,000gns and the market will guide with his wide stall.
9th	4 9th (4) (8/1 -7%) Little Boy Blue	8 8/1(-7%)	(4) Little Boy Blue 8/1, Showed a good attitude to edge out an in-form rival at Chepstow in June and has held his form well since, finding only one too good at Chepstow (7.1f) on most recent outing. Likely to give his running once more under 7 lb claimer. Had a consistent year; fine on any ground but not much room for manoeuvre off this mark.
10th	10 10th (10) (2.75/1 +31%) Emperor Caradoc	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(10) Emperor Caradoc 2.75/1, Bounced back to somewhere near his best when third in 11-runner handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 7 days ago, clear of rest. Still early days with current yard and looks ready to strike soon. 3lb higher from tomorrow and has landed the inside stall so there are reasons for optimism.
11th	2 11th (2) (12/1 -50%) Roundhay Park	12 12/1(-50%)	(2) Roundhay Park 12/1, Tends to struggle for consistency these days but was right back on his game when recording a twelfth career success in 17-runner handicap (11/1) at Ripon (6f, good) 27 days ago. His task is to now back that up. Has his conditions and arrives in form, so should go well again.

LTO Selection:

15:55 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

A tardy start at Newcastle played a major role in EMPEROR CARADOC losing out by half a length and if breaking on terms this time around, he must hold every chance. Paul Midgley's charge has dropped back to 3lb lower than his last winning mark and he is narrowly preferred to Ripon scorer Roundhay Park, as well as Little Boy Blue, who was only beaten a length into second at Chepstow last time out.

The vote goes to EMPEROR CARADOC, who isn't long with his current yard and looks ready to strike again having returned to his best back at this trip at Newcastle last week. Evocative Spark wasn't able to open up fully at this venue on his most recent outing but still passed most of the field, while Beauty Choice is another to consider for all that this represents a step back up in grade.

Down to a career-low mark, RED MIRAGE can bounce back. Evocative Spark is a threat if settling better back up in trip.

15:55 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 -50%) Bear On The Loose	3 3/1(-50%)	(1) Bear On The Loose 3/1, Useful effort when taking his career record to 2-4 on his 8.5f Epsom handicap debut 6 weeks ago. Raised 6 lb but no surprise were this lightly-raced sort still a step ahead of the handicapper. Now 2-2 on turf (both 1m, soft); lightly raced and one to consider upped 6lb.
2	4 2nd (4) (3.5/1 -27%) Pearl Eye	3.5 3.5/1(-27%)	(4) Pearl Eye 3.5/1, Fourth win of an excellent season when seeing off 11 rivals at Haydock last Saturday. A 6 lb penalty is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing from this thriving sort now stepping up to for the first time. Has progressed well all summer; longer trip should be within range and he's shortlisted.
3	2 3rd (2) (4.5/1 +40%) Arkendale	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(2) Arkendale 4.5/1, Fairly useful form, winning a 1m Thirsk novice (soft) in June on his final start for Ed Walker. Interesting to see what the betting makes of him now stepping back up in trip for his new yard. Patchy for Ed Walker; will find it tougher back to handicap company after three months off.
4	5 4th (5) (6.5/1 -18%) Cantora	6.5 6.5/1(-18%)	(5) Cantora 6.5/1, Won a brace of nurseries on slow ground last term and back on the scoresheet when accounting for 9 rivals in good style at Beverley (1¼m, good to soft) in April. Good third over 1½m here in May and contender if ready to roll on this first outing since. Progressed again this year; could yet be capable of better back from a summer break.
5th	3 5th (3) (3.33/1 +39%) Promoter	3.33 3.33/1(+39%)	(3) Promoter 3.33/1, Didn't shape too badly in his first 2 handicaps but needs to shrug off a couple of lesser runs since. Yard continues in good form overall but others are more persuasive. Hasn't progressed this year but this is a touch easier again down another 2lb.
6th	7 6th (7) (28/1 +58%) Fantizzy	28 28/1(+58%)	(7) Fantizzy 28/1, Fair form for Tom Dascombe but has failed to beat a rival in 2 outings for current yard. Didn't progress for Tom Dascombe and has run poorly in two starts for her current yard.
7th	6 7th (6) (12/1 +0%) Kristal Klear	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Kristal Klear 12/1, Fair maiden. Creditable efforts in 1m handicaps at Haydock and Carlisle earlier this season but below par over this trip on her last 2 outings. Others are more persuasive. Took a backward step back from wind surgery latest and this is a better race if anything.

LTO Selection:

16:30 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Now two from two on turf, both on soft ground, and fresh from making a successful handicap debut at Epsom last month, BEAR ON THE LOOSE is fancied to defy a 6lb rise under optimal conditions. Pearl Eye must carry a penalty following last Saturday's Haydock triumph, but a step up in trip could unlock further improvement. Promoter is slowly falling down the handicap and he can't be ruled out now eased in class.

BEAR ON THE LOOSE scored nicely on his Epsom handicap debut at the beginning of August and is selected to make light of a 6 lb rise. The likeable Pearl Eye rates an obvious danger under a 6 lb penalty for last Saturday's Haydoock success. George Boughey's Cantora could also play a prominent role if ready to roll after a break.

Pearl Eye isn't opposed lightly but CANTORA boasts a similarly progressive profile and is narrowly preferred back from a break.

16:30 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (4/1 +50%) Give It Some Teddy	4 4/1(+50%)	(7) Give It Some Teddy 4/1, Signed off last season on a winning note at Redcar and posted his best effort of this season so far when runner-up there (1m, good to firm) last month. Never a threat at Beverley since, though. Fairly treated Redcar specialist; runner-up to a subsequent winner on penultimate start..
2	1 2nd (1) (5/1 +29%) Ugo Gregory	5 5/1(+29%)	(1) Ugo Gregory 5/1, Won at Beverley (7.5f) in July and Haydock (7f) in August. Not at best in a Haydock Class 3 last time but should fare better in this lower grade. Consistent until a low-key effort at Haydock last weekend; twice placed here at Chester..
3	3 3rd (3) (2.25/1 +44%) Ey Up Its The Boss	2.25 2.25/1(+44%)	(3) Ey Up Its The Boss 2.25/1, Latest win at Thirsk in August. Creditable third of 12 in handicap there (7f, good to soft, 11/1) last Saturday, nearest finish after a slow start left him poorly positioned. Fair third (in the circumstances) at Thirsk last weekend; enters calculations accordingly..
4	6 4th (6) (6/1 -9%) Surprise Picture	6 6/1(-9%)	(6) Surprise Picture 6/1, Visored when winning twice for Keith Dalgleish in the first half of the year. Back in form for new yard when reaching the frame on his last 2 starts and interesting contender with the visor refitted. Front-running Musselburgh winner for K. Dalgleish; back to form and seems to operate here..
5th	4 5th (4) (4.5/1 +68%) Muntadab	4.5 4.5/1(+68%)	(4) Muntadab 4.5/1, Course winner. At the veteran stage now but his Catterick second in July shows he can be competitive off his mark. Behind Eye Up Its The Boss at Thirsk last weekend, though. 16-94, includes a C&D win (Sept 2021); weakened late on over 7f at Thirsk last weekend..
6th	8 6th (8) (28/1 -40%) Dodgy Bob	28 28/1(-40%)	(8) Dodgy Bob 28/1, Dual Wolverhampton scorer at huge prices earlier this year and back to form out of the blue when notching his first turf success in over 3 years at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago. Hardly an obvious one to follow up off effectively a 13 lb higher mark. Isn't the easiest to predict and yet to prove stamina beyond 7f; tough task on these terms.
7th	2 7th (2) (8.5/1 -6%) Barging Thru	8.5 8.5/1(-6%)	(2) Barging Thru 8.5/1, Won over 7f on AW at Chelmsford in March and also a good third at Kempton (7f) in June. Not at best back on turf last twice but he is well drawn for a front-runner and no shock were he to stage a revival. Yet to win on turf (0-7); did too much too soon at Ayr, but this sharper track may suit..

LTO Selection:

17:05 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Ey Up Its The Boss has been in decent form of late and is unlikely to be far away, but a chance can be taken on GIVE IT SOME TEDDY. Tim Easterby's veteran has often found form at this stage of the campaign and he is attractively handicapped. Stablemate Ugo Gregory drops in class and looks more than capable of throwing down a stern challenge, along with Ciotog, who would have to be of interest if turned out quickly following Wednesday's run at Bath.

SURPRISE PICTURE is refitted with the visor he wore when notching 2 wins for Keith Dalgleish earlier in the year and might be ready to strike for new trainer Grant Tuer after a couple of decent runs last month. Ugo Gregory should find this a bit easier than the Haydock Class 3 he contested last Friday and is second choice ahead of Barging Thru, who is well drawn for a front runner.

Preference is for EY UP ITS THE BOSS who did well after fluffing the start at Thirsk last weekend. Ciotog is a danger.

17:05 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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