'High numbers have no chance' - Three horses with a low draw to follow at Chester
21 hours ago
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3 May 2025
Saturday 3rd May
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Betfred Suffolk Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 1f
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 13
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Centre
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 5 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (25%)
Meydan handicap success took his form figures to 21131; could well improve further
211-31
Age: 4
Weight: 9-12
OR: 106
Days: 85
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 25 | Mey Meydan | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-5 | 1/16 | Sean (½L) | 5/6F | 100 | 106 |
| 10 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 9f GF | Hc | 9-2 | 3/16 | First Conquest (4¼L) | 4/7F | 100 | 103 |
| 7 Aug 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 4Nv | 9-10 | 1/9 | Running Spirit (5½L) | 2/13F | - | 104 |
| 19 Jul 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 8f Gd | 4Nv | 9-4 | 1/9 | King's Coronation (3L) | 1/5F | - | 97 |
| 22 Jun 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 8f GF | 43yNv | 9-4 | 2/14 | Ombudsman (1¼L) | 9/2 | - | 97 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (0%)
Ties in with Arabian Light but is on a long losing run; 0-15 for current yard
4-0240
Age: 8
Weight: 9-9
OR: 103
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 25 | Don Doncaster | 8f GS | 2Hc | 9-12 | 11/22 | Godwinson (7L) | 18/1 | 102 | 95 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Mey Meydan | 9f Gd | G2 | 9-0 | 4/8 | Nations Pride (5¼L) | 33/1 | 105 | 105 |
| 7 Feb 25 | Mey Meydan | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-7 | 2/16 | Arabian Light (½L) | 20/1 | 102 | 107 |
| 3 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 10f GF | Hc | 9-11 | 12/15 | Asaassi (6¼L) | 14/1 | 105 | 102 |
| 20 Dec 24 | Mey Meydan | 9f GF | G2 | 9-0 | 4/8 | Measured Time (9½L) | 10/1 | 105 | 101 |
| 18 Sep 24 | San Sandown | 8f Gd | L | 9-6 | 6/8 | Skellet (7½L) | 12/1 | 107 | 94 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 21 in the last 14 days (33%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 5 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (36%)
Royal Ascot winner who is the type to develop into a Group performer before long
51/11-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-8
OR: 102
Days: 315
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 10f GF | 23yHc | 9-0 | 1/12 | Cambridge (1¾L) | 9/4F | 91 | 106 |
| 26 Apr 24 | San Sandown | 8f GS | 23yHc | 8-12 | 1/5 | Blue Lemons (nk) | EvensF | 88 | 94 |
| 7 Oct 23 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f GF | 42yMd | 9-7 | 1/11 | Classic Encounter (2½L) | 9/1 | - | 94 |
| 7 Sep 23 | Sal Salisbury | 8f GF | 42yNv | 9-7 | 5/12 | Cambridge (5½L) | 10/1 | - | 74 |
| 25 Aug 23 | Ffo Ffos Las | 7.5f GS | 52yNv | 9-7 | 4/9 | Going The Distance (3½L) | 14/1 | - | 69 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Ran encouragingly in the Lincoln on first start since rejoining Charles Hills
2300-5
Age: 5
Weight: 9-8
OR: 102
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 25 | Don Doncaster | 8f GS | 2Hc | 9-12 | 5/22 | Godwinson (2L) | 33/1 | 102 | 106 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Ran Randwick | 7.5f Gd | L | 9-5 | 11/11 | Iknowastar (21L) | 80/1 | - | 69 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Ran Randwick | 8f Gd | HcG1 | 7-12 | 13/20 | Ceolwulf (5L) | 50/1 | - | 96 |
| 21 Sep 24 | Ran Randwick | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-3 | 3/10 | Floating (2L) | 12/1 | - | - |
| 7 Sep 24 | Ran Randwick | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-2 | 2/8 | Major Beel (hd) | 14/5F | - | - |
| 10 Aug 24 | Ran Randwick | 9f GS | Hc | 8-9 | 6/12 | () | 9/1 | - | - |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
The oldest contender; has failed to win since 2023; opposed
2030-6
Age: 9
Weight: 9-2
OR: 96
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-5 | 6/11 | Bullet Point (8¼L) | 12/1 | 96 | 92 |
| 19 Oct 24 | Asc Ascot | 8f Sft | 2Hc | 8-13 v | 12/20 | Carrytheone (13½L) | 17/2 | 97 | 77 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Asc Ascot | 7f Sft | 2Hc | 9-4 v | 3/18 | Volterra (3½L) | 28/1 | 96 | 103 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 9f Sft | 2Hc | 9-0 | 10/31 | Liberty Lane (9L) | 14/1 | 93 | 85 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Don Doncaster | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-0 v | 2/14 | Johan (½L) | 11/1 | 93 | 102 |
| 22 Aug 24 | Yor York | 8f GF | 2Hc | 9-1 p | 14/18 | Thunder Run (14L) | 18/1 | 96 | 73 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Only sixth in the Spring Cup last time and faces a stiffer task in this field
854016
Age: 5
Weight: 8-13
OR: 93
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 25 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-7 | 6/14 | Ebt's Guard (4¾L) | 5/1J | 93 | 92 |
| 7 Mar 25 | Mey Meydan | 8f GF | Hc | 8-13 | 1/16 | No Retreat (nk) | 11/1 | 89 | 95 |
| 21 Feb 25 | Mey Meydan | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-7 | 13/13 | Magnum Opus (12L) | 6/1 | 92 | 74 |
| 7 Feb 25 | Mey Meydan | 9f Gd | Hc | 8-11 | 4/16 | Arabian Light (3L) | 20/1 | 93 | 92 |
| 10 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 9f GF | Hc | 8-10 | 5/16 | First Conquest (4¾L) | 16/1 | 94 | 95 |
| 3 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 10f GF | Hc | 9-0 | 8/15 | Asaassi (5¼L) | 16/1 | 95 | 94 |
Glorious Goodwood winner who is the type to progress further; shortlist material
22171-
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 92
Days: 275
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 24 | Goo Goodwood | 10f GF | 23yHc | 8-10 | 1/10 | Brioni (nk) | 11/2 | 88 | 97 |
| 22 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 10f GF | 23yHc | 8-13 | 7/12 | Hand Of God (12L) | 6/1 | 90 | 79 |
| 10 Jun 24 | Wdr Windsor | 10f GF | 5Nv | 9-3 | 1/15 | Lord Of Love (4¼L) | 100/30 | 82 | 97 |
| 27 Apr 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 5Nv | 8-8 | 2/8 | Specialisation (1¼L) | 16/5 | - | 79 |
| 19 Mar 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 43yNv | 9-7 | 2/10 | Lady Of Spain (nk) | 5/1 | - | 82 |
| 27 Jul 23 | Don Doncaster | 7f Sft | 52yNv | 9-4 | 9/12 | War Rooms (25L) | 9/2 | - | 28 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Formerly trained by Sir Michael Stoute; looked useful at Salisbury last August
24174-
Age: 4
Weight: 8-10
OR: 90
Days: 210
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 12f St | 3Hc | 9-8 | 4/10 | Champagne Prince (3¾L) | 7/2J | 92 | 98 |
| 12 Sep 24 | Don Doncaster | 10f GS | 23yHc | 9-7 | 7/10 | Grey Cuban (4¼L) | 13/2 | 93 | 93 |
| 15 Aug 24 | Sal Salisbury | 10f GF | 43yHc | 9-8 | 1/6 | Glendower (12L) | 13/8F | 77 | 99 |
| 16 Jun 24 | Thi Thirsk | 12f GS | 33yHc | 9-1 | 4/11 | Align The Stars (6¾L) | 100/30 | 77 | 76 |
| 27 May 24 | Lei Leicester | 10f GS | 43yNv | 9-4 | 2/9 | Matsuri (8L) | 9/2 | - | 78 |
| 22 Sep 23 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 42yNv | 9-7 | 4/13 | Military Artist (3½L) | 5/1 | - | 73 |
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Absent since last July and goes up two grades but market support should be noted
22413-
Age: 5
Weight: 8-9
OR: 89
Days: 288
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 10f Gd | 4Hc | 10-2 p | 3/9 | Siempre Arturo (2½L) | 7/2 | 87 | 93 |
| 7 Jul 24 | Ayr Ayr | 10f Gd | 4Hc | 10-4 p | 1/8 | Pol Roger (4L) | 6/5F | 82 | 93 |
| 26 Jun 24 | Crl Carlisle | 11f GF | 4Hc | 10-0 p1 | 4/12 | Sea The Thunder (4L) | 5/2 | 82 | 86 |
| 14 Jun 24 | San Sandown | 10f GF | 3Hc | 9-0 | 2/10 | Chasing Aphrodite (1¼L) | 7/2 | 81 | 89 |
| 22 May 24 | Ayr Ayr | 10f GF | 4Hc | 9-9 | 2/7 | Pol Roger (½L) | 6/4F | 79 | 89 |
| 2 May 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 12f St | 4Hc | 9-1 | 2/6 | Party Island (2L) | 7/2 | 79 | 84 |
Failed to transfer winter AW form back to turf last time; now blinkered
3-2369
Age: 4
Weight: 8-7
OR: 87
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 25 | Nby Newbury | 10f Gd | 4Hc | 9-11 | 9/14 | Sweet Reward (9L) | 15/2 | 87 | 78 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 3Hc | 9-2 | 6/10 | Penzance (6¼L) | 100/30 | 88 | 87 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 3Hc | 9-4 | 3/10 | Smart Hero (3¾L) | 3/1F | 88 | 92 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 2Hc | 8-12 | 2/9 | Old Harrovian (3¼L) | 5/1 | 87 | 95 |
| 18 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 3Hc | 9-7 | 3/12 | Local Hero (1½L) | 18/1 | 87 | 94 |
| 12 Nov 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 3Hc | 9-9 | 8/12 | Qazaq (7½L) | 12/1 | 89 | 84 |
Runner-up off higher marks in this contest and the Golden Mile last season
4600-5
Age: 8
Weight: 8-5
OR: 85
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 25 | Rip Ripon | 8f Gd | 4Hc | 9-11 | 5/8 | Overnight Oats (3½L) | 7/2 | 85 | 85 |
| 12 Oct 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 4Hc | 10-2 | 10/13 | My Margie (11½L) | 18/1 | 87 | 72 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 9f Sft | 2Hc | 8-10 | 29/31 | Liberty Lane (22L) | 50/1 | 89 | 52 |
| 16 Aug 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 10-0 | 6/6 | Waiting All Night (6¾L) | 5/1 | 92 | 86 |
| 8 Aug 24 | Chp Chepstow | 8f GF | 4Hc | 10-0 | 4/10 | Great Acclaim (5¾L) | 11/4F | 87 | 83 |
| 2 Aug 24 | Goo Goodwood | 8f GF | 2Hc | 8-11 | 2/16 | Toimy Son (2L) | 20/1 | 90 | 96 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (4%)
Not fully exposed but has something to prove back on much faster ground
83126-
Age: 4
Weight: 8-2
OR: 82
Days: 189
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 24 | Nby Newbury | 10f Hy | 3Hc | 9-4 | 6/11 | Nap Hand (10L) | 3/1F | 82 | 76 |
| 14 Oct 24 | Wdr Windsor | 8f Hy | 5Hc | 10-0 | 2/11 | The Amazon (nse) | 6/4F | 78 | 89 |
| 9 Oct 24 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f Hy | 4Hc | 9-3 | 1/11 | Groovy Baby (5L) | 7/1 | 72 | 89 |
| 26 Sep 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Sft | 4Hc | 9-3 | 3/8 | Terries Royale (2¾L) | 20/1 | 73 | 76 |
| 3 Sep 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-8 | 8/11 | Evening Story (4L) | 12/1 | 73 | 72 |
| 17 Jul 24 | Yar Yarmouth | 7f Gd | 5Md | 9-5 | 2/9 | The Eyes Have It (6L) | 7/1 | - | 70 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (3%)
Tough sort but faces a difficult task in this field
282146
Age: 5
Weight: 8-2
OR: 82
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 25 | Rip Ripon | 8f Gd | 4Hc | 9-11 p | 6/11 | Garden Oasis (2¼L) | 5/1 | 82 | 85 |
| 17 Apr 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 8-5 p | 4/11 | Bullet Point (5L) | 28/1 | 82 | 85 |
| 1 Apr 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 4Hc | 9-11 p | 1/8 | Port Road (¾L) | 2/1F | 80 | 87 |
| 17 Mar 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 4Hc | 9-9 p | 2/10 | Paradoxical (hd) | 5/2F | 78 | 86 |
| 28 Feb 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | 2Hc | 8-6 p | 8/12 | The Glen Rovers (9½L) | 18/1 | 79 | 71 |
| 30 Jan 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-6 p | 2/9 | Arcadian Nights (1½L) | 9/4F | 79 | 84 |
Verdict
Having bagged two notable prizes since switched to handicap level, HAND OF GOD holds the strongest claims. Approval is second pick.
Hand Of God
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Hand Of God,
4/1 Arabian Light,
5/1 Approval,
8/1 Dutch Decoy,
9/1 Galeron,
10/1 Fox Legacy,
16/1 Sean,
Silver Sword,
Born Ruler,
20/1 Bopedro,
Metallo,
25/1 Desperate Dan,
33/1 Urban Sprawl
Relevant Tips
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