Chester 28 June 2025

Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
Stalls: 1m2f Outside; Remainder Inside
 
Sunny spells

Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: 16.7° - 24.1°
Rainfall: 0.03mm
Wind: 13.5 mph SW

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14:00 Chester (Class 4) (2YO only)

EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

6f 17y

Winner £7,731 - 5 ran

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Although a beaten odds-on favourite at Windsor, ANGEL OF ANFIELD is better judged on his debut fifth at Ascot. The rest of these would need to improve on what they've shown so far and a reproduction of either effort would likely suffice. Song of The Clyde failed to make an impact at Goodwood having been slowly away, but he should know more this time around. Mohaasset could prove best of the remainder.

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14:30 Chester (Class 3) (3YO plus)

John Smith's Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

7f 127y

Winner £7,644 - 6 ran

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Mister Winston continues to knock at the door but even though he would be a deserving winner, CIRCIOS could prove too strong. Ralph Beckett's filly chased home Remmooz, who went on the finish fourth in the Jersey, on her racecourse bow at Doncaster. Progress is likely and the daughter of Kingman can go one place better. They All Know Me warrants a market check ahead of his first start.

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15:05 Chester (Class 3) (3YO plus)

Manor Car Hire Handicap

6f 17y

Winner £10,192 - 9 ran

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ALZAHIR didn't get the best of luck when fourth over C&D a couple of weeks ago, but he has drawn better now and as long as he gets a smoother passage through the race, he can make amends. The Epsom Dash was all too much for Dream Composer and he should be much happier here. Arctic Voyage hasn't been seen since his limitations were exposed in a Doncaster Listed event last autumn, but he has plenty of scope for improvement and could be dangerous if fully wound-up.

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15:35 Chester (Class 5) (3YO plus)

Christmas Parties At Chester Racecourse Handicap

1m 4f 63y

Winner £7,644 - 8 ran

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GHAIYYA deservedly got off the mark when making all at Thirsk and, from a plum draw in stall three, Charlie Johnston's charge may be able to dictate things once more. A mark of 77 on her handicap debut could prove lenient and she is preferred to Arcturus Flame, who has been runner-up twice since a Nottingham triumph and has the potential to improve for going up in trip. Bulldog Spirit is another with claims.

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16:10 Chester (Class 3) (3YO only)

John Smith's Handicap

7f 1y

Winner £20,384 - 9 ran

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Narrowly denied in a big-field handicap at York following a creditable placed effort here, SWEET FANTASTIC has shown enough in recent starts to suggest that he can get his head back in front. A determined winner over further at Lingfield last time out, Gallant is a key player off 5lb higher, despite a wide draw, while the unbeaten Cosi Bello is another to note on his handicap debut. Mayday Malone and the returning Catalyse cannot be ruled out either.

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16:45 Chester (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Going Is Good Handicap

1m 7f 196y

Winner £7,644 - 8 ran

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CURRAN hit the line strongly when scoring in good style in a tougher event at Newmarket last week and could improve for this step up in distance. The son of Gleneagles only has a 4lb higher rating to contend with, which is unlikely to prevent him from going in again. Marbuzet hasn't finished outside the top two in any of his last three appearances and he should remain competitive. Of the remainder, last-time-out Catterick scorer Show No Fear makes the most appeal.

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17:20 Chester (Class 3) (3YO plus)

Next Up July Music Weekend EBF Fillies' Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

1m 2f 70y

Winner £12,885 - 6 ran

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Patagonia Girl took a pleasant step forward to get off the mark at Salisbury and makes just her fourth handicap outing, so she has to be considered. However, LIBERATE accounted for a subsequent winner when breaking through at Goodwood and James Horton's filly is likely to have lots more to offer. She can defy an opening mark of 82, while Alessia Fernanda isn't out of it either.

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