Chester 06 May 2016

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Wind: 7.0 mph N

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14:10 Chester (Class 2) (4YO plus)

Crabbie's Earl Grosvenor Handicap

7f 122y

Winner £18,675 - 11 ran

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ARNOLD LANE took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Catterick latest and is expected to go well under Silvestre De Sousa from an inside draw. Gabrial's Kaka has winning course form in the book and, although disappointing in a competitive 1m handicap at Haydock latest, he figures prominently on the shortlist here from stall two. Archie was outpaced over 7f at Kempton latest and could improve over this longer trip.

2

14:40 Chester (Class 1) (3YO only)

Betdaq Dee Stakes (Listed)

1m 2f 75y

Winner £42,532 - 7 ran

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LINGUISTIC relished the step up to 1m2f on his seasonal return at Newmarket and is expected to continue his progression for John Gosden. The main danger may be Ballydoyle inmate Housesofparliament, who bolted up by five lengths in a Dundalk maiden, represents a trainer that has won three of the last four runnings of this contest and has a better draw than stablemate Cook Islands, who otherwise commands respect as the pick of Ryan Moore.

3

15:10 Chester (Class 1) (4YO plus)

Boodles Diamond Ormonde Stakes (Group 3)

1m 5f 89y

Winner £42,532 - 5 ran

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DARTMOUTH bolted up in the rearranged John Porter and although he's penalised for that victory, he's a progressive, match-fit contender who is well drawn. Oriental Fox was second in the Cesarewitch last season and merits a market check on his return, likewise Wicklow Brave, who is fitted with a first-time hood on his first outing since finishing third in the Fighting Fifth over timber. Grade-dropper Father Christmas completes the shortlist.

4

15:45 Chester (Class 2) (3YO only)

Betway Ebf Stallions Handicap

5f 16y

Winner £18,675 - 7 ran

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EL ASTRONAUTE finished a well-held fourth on his seasonal bow at Thirsk and is expected to come on appreciably for that outing. He signed off his juvenile campaign with a C&D victory and has bagged an inside draw. Kachy landed Group 3 honours at Goodwood last summer and is expected to leave behind a moderate reappearance effort at HQ. Former Ger Lyons inmate Birdcage is also worth a market check on her debut for Richard Fahey.

5

16:20 Chester (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Sustainable Group (uk) Ltd Handicap

7f 2y

Winner £7,470 - 10 ran

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Recent Musselburgh winner Swift Approval merits respect despite a 6lb penalty, although he has been done no favours with his draw. On the other hand, DEAUVILLE PRINCE finds himself with an ideal berth to attack and has dropped to a mark just 1lb above his last winning rating. He has the visor reapplied today, as it has been left off for his two disappointing runs this season, and he is tried in a tongue tie for the first time since August 2014. Fingal's Cave, Navigate and The Hooded Claw are others who cannot be discounted.

6

16:50 Chester (Class 4) (3YO only)

LDF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus 10)

7f 2y

Winner £7,470 - 8 ran

No.
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Dark Intention and Zeb's Fantasy set the standard with official ratings of 68 and 69 respectively but it would be a surprise if something in this field was not capable of improving past that pair. Angelic Guest and GOLDEN GLIMMER made their debuts in the same race at Haydock a fortnight ago, where the latter came out on top. The Mick Channon representative caught the eye with the way she stayed on to nearly catch Golden Glimmer, but the latter had made her own pace and had to overcome a wide draw. Furthermore, the drop back from 1m to 7f looks more likely to suit the daughter of Danehill Dancer. The well-bred Dufay deserves another chance despite disappointing at Newmarket recently.

7

17:20 Chester (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Tcc 10th Birthday Apprentice Handicap

1m 4f 66y

Winner £9,338 - 11 ran

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A very tricky race to close the card but the marginal preference goes to TRENDSETTER, who represents the in-form John Quinn yard. A winner over 1m5f here 12 months ago, from just 3lb lower than he is racing off today, he also gets the benefit of George Wood's valuable 7lb claim. Gabrial The Duke chased home the selection in that race here last year and he should go well once again, especially as he is race fit from the all-weather. Racing's Dream and Whoopsy Daisy get weight at the bottom of the weights today and are also worth noting.

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