Chester 02 September 2017

Going: Good
 
 
Sunny spells

Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: 10.7° - 19.4°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 7.4 mph S

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13:40 Chester (Class 4) (2YO only)

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10)

7f 1y

Winner £6,225 - 7 ran

No.
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Age / Wt / OR
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Form Snapshot

Spud, a nicely bred newcomer representing local trainer Tom Dascombe, and Newbury third Ateem both warrant plenty of respect but have been unlucky with the draw, while Mutakatif and Cosa Nostra continue to knock hard on the door and have definite chances. Preference, however, is for CAROUSE. He has that all important course form under his belt, beaten half-a-length over the extended 6f here in June, and should be able to grab a handy position early coming from stall three.

2

14:10 Chester (Class 1) (3YO plus)

corbettsports.com Chester Stakes (Listed Handicap)

1m 5f 84y

Winner £20,983 - 11 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Cape Coast has looked one to follow this term having scored twice before being held by Bin Battuta, who franked the form when second last week in a hot York contest. However, his chance is made tougher here by an unhelpful draw so therefore preference is for WHO DARES WINS. The form of his Chester Cup second and Ascot third looks rock solid and he is sure to thrive here. My Reward bumped into an impressive rival when second last time and he is another to consider.

3

14:45 Chester (Class 2) (3YO plus)

Raymond & Kathleen Corbett Memorial Handicap

7f 127y

Winner £28,012 - 12 ran

No.
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Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

A competitive, good-quality affair with nothing confidently omitted from calculations. Gabrial normally plies his trade in Group company so necessitates shortlisting dropped to handicap company despite conceding considerable weight all round. C&D winner BREAKABLE rates a leading player on the back of an excellent effort in hot handicap company at the Ebor meeting, has received a lovely draw in stall 2 and is just preferred. The Johnston duo of Love Dreams and Khamaary make appeal along with the consistent War Glory.

4

15:20 Chester (Class 2) (3YO plus)

ThembnaTeam Handicap

5f 110y

Winner £11,828 - 12 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

El Astronaute's recent form would make him the one to beat having won a solid handicap at Glorious Goodwood before finishing second at Chelmsford last time. However, stall 10 presents this front runner with an almost impossible task so a chance is taken with GRACIOUS JOHN. His recent efforts aren't much to shout about but he looks well treated having been dropped 6lb since his last run. East Street Revue and Confessional complete the shortlist.

5

15:55 Chester (Class 2) (2YO only)

Kindertons/EBF Fillies' Conditions Stakes (Plus 10)

6f 17y

Winner £12,450 - 8 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Mayyasah wasn't beaten far in Group 3 company at Newmarket and has an obvious chance in this lesser event, but a wide draw and the way she pulled last time could make her vulnerable. Deviate is on the improve and represents a stable that churn out plenty of winners on the Roodee, while Reflect Alexander will appreciate dropping out of Pattern company. The vote, however, goes to David Evans' other runner, YOGI'S GIRL. She made all to win over 5f here in May, has since improved to finish fourth in a Listed event at Newbury and is perfectly placed in stall one.

6

16:30 Chester (Class 4) (3YO only)

Stella Artois Handicap

5f 15y

Winner £6,225 - 10 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

BLITZ has the early pace to cross to the rail from stall five and if she does that then she could be hard to pass. The daughter of Exceed And Excel is only 2lb above her last winning mark and a first-time tongue-tie may bring about some improvement in the filly. Boundsy, Kamra and Liberatum all have valid form claims and they also have the benefit of a crucial low draw this afternoon.

7

17:05 Chester (Class 4) (3YO plus)

Thyme People Staffing And Events Handicap

1m 7f 196y

Winner £6,225 - 10 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Plenty of these arrive here with chances but the nod goes to ZENAFIRE, who won over C&D in July from just 1lb lower in the ratings and he ran well over 1m5f here when last seen. Arthur Mc Bride has to be respected following a good run at Goodwood last month, while La Vie En Rose is another who should be in the mix today. Gabrial's King is one to note if available at a big price.

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