'High numbers have no chance' - Three horses with a low draw to follow at Chester
22 hours ago
KEMPTON (AW)
5 May 2025
Monday 5th May
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- Channel:
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Standard To Slow
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- All Weather
- Surface
- Polytrack
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Well held from a similarly wide stall on his 7f comeback here and needs a deal more
50-6
Age: 3
Weight: 9-9
OR: 74
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 5Nv | 9-2 | 6/13 | Cosmic Year (11L) | 50/1 | - | 61 |
| 11 Jun 24 | Sal Salisbury | 6f GF | 42yNv | 9-2 | 11/12 | Ardennes (9¼L) | 11/2 | - | 54 |
| 24 May 24 | Goo Goodwood | 6f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 5/10 | Red Sand (4¼L) | 16/1 | - | 70 |
This extra furlong should suit on pedigree if more amenable; remains open to improvement
50-1
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 73
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 5Md | 8-13 | 1/12 | Dianarina (¾L) | 2/1F | - | 73 |
| 30 Jul 24 | Goo Goodwood | 6f GF | 22yMd | 9-2 | 10/14 | Jouncy (12L) | 50/1 | - | 47 |
| 16 Jun 24 | Sal Salisbury | 6f GF | 32yNv | 9-7 | 5/8 | An Outlaw's Grace (3¼L) | 50/1 | - | 70 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 10 wins from 34 in the last 14 days (29%)
Again ran below market expectations on his comeback and has it all to prove now
276-9
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 72
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 5Nv | 9-2 | 9/12 | Four Fifty (12L) | 7/2 | 74 | 44 |
| 22 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 52yNv | 9-2 | 6/12 | Happy To Fly (4¾L) | 5/1 | - | 64 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 52yNv | 9-7 | 7/13 | Metro Dubai (6L) | 5/6F | - | 61 |
| 10 Sep 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 52yMd | 9-7 | 2/12 | Philanthropist (1¼L) | 13/2 | - | 79 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Improved since being gelded; ought to give his running once more on his Polytrack debut
4-3132
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 72
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 53yHc | 9-7 | 2/9 | Tuco Salamanca (2L) | 4/1 | 72 | 76 |
| 15 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 33yHc | 8-5 | 3/6 | Well Enough (¾L) | 7/2 | 72 | 74 |
| 20 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 5Md | 8-11 | 1/7 | Live Aid (1¾L) | 5/6F | 69 | 71 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 53yHc | 9-2 | 3/7 | Blast The Dream (hd) | 5/2F | 68 | 71 |
| 10 Aug 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f GF | 42yHc | 8-10 | 4/4 | Pappa Louis (4¼L) | 100/30 | 70 | 59 |
| 15 Jun 24 | Chs Chester | 6f Gd | 22yNv | 9-7 | 5/10 | Run Run Smart (7L) | 4/1 | - | 57 |
No surprise to see first-time blinkers tried back from a short break; remains unexposed
14
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 71
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 5Nv | 9-4 t | 4/6 | Aurora Majesty (10½L) | 5/1 | - | 56 |
| 3 Mar 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 5Nv | 8-12 t1 | 1/11 | Preanka (hd) | 11/8F | - | 68 |
Caught the eye a couple of times here early in the year but hasn't progressed
0-4658
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
OR: 70
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 53yHc | 9-6 | 8/9 | Notimeforchitchat (7¼L) | 25/1 | 72 | 58 |
| 27 Feb 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 5Nv | 9-0 | 5/13 | Port Light (19½L) | 18/1 | - | 44 |
| 12 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 5Md | 8-11 | 6/12 | Advancing (6¼L) | 25/1 | - | 59 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 5Md | 8-9 | 4/8 | Zeus Olympios (3½L) | 200/1 | - | 68 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 52yMd | 9-7 | 10/10 | Kameel (31L) | 40/1 | - | - |
Came away with a subsequent winner off 3lb lower on comeback here; goes on the shortlist
6448-2
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
OR: 70
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 53yHc | 9-6 | 2/10 | Knights Gold (hd) | 7/2 | 67 | 74 |
| 30 Oct 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 52yHc | 9-2 | 8/13 | Footwork (4¾L) | 15/2 | 68 | 60 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f Hy | 52yHc | 9-8 | 4/11 | Modern Utopia (12½L) | 3/1F | 69 | 51 |
| 25 Sep 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 52yNv | 8-13 | 4/11 | Dividend (3¼L) | 50/1 | - | 69 |
| 13 Sep 24 | Sal Salisbury | 8f GS | 42yNv | 8-11 | 6/12 | Square D'Alboni (9¼L) | 200/1 | - | 67 |
| 17 Aug 24 | Nby Newbury | 7f GF | 22yMd | 9-7 | 13/13 | Mukaber (17½L) | 28/1 | - | 38 |
Has to improve for the switch in yard, surface and the stiffer test after seven months off
656-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 65
Days: 203
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 24 | Wdr Windsor | 6f Hy | 42yNvF | 9-2 t1 | 6/13 | Isabella Castile (11½L) | 25/1 | - | 38 |
| 21 Aug 24 | Crl Carlisle | 6f Gd | 52yMdF | 9-2 | 5/7 | Magic Basma (10½L) | 11/2 | - | 46 |
| 7 Aug 24 | Yar Yarmouth | 6f GF | 52yMdF | 9-2 | 6/11 | Raneenn (4L) | 12/1 | - | 64 |
Well held a couple of times since surprise debut win including on her turf/handicap debut
14-8
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 65
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 25 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f Gd | 53yHc | 9-6 | 8/10 | Arcturus Flame (6L) | 16/1 | 67 | 56 |
| 19 Dec 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 42yNv | 9-4 | 4/13 | Rajeko (11L) | 9/1 | - | 63 |
| 14 Nov 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 52yMdF | 9-2 | 1/14 | Mrs Dowley (¾L) | 33/1 | - | 65 |
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Shimaleyah
T: Marco Botti
8450
Age: 3
Weight: 9-9
OR: 74
Days: 2
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 25 | Don Doncaster | 8f Gd | 53yHc | 9-9 | 10/10 | Take A Breath (14L) | 28/1 | 74 | - |
| 4 Apr 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 5MdF | 9-0 | 5/8 | Cast Party (4¼L) | 11/1 | - | 65 |
| 19 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 43yNvF | 9-2 | 4/8 | Bijoux (1L) | 25/1 | - | 74 |
| 14 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 43yNvF | 9-2 h1 | 8/11 | Left Over Love (5¼L) | 14/1 | - | 54 |
Verdict
Virtue Patience is respected but ORCHARD (nap)'s clear second here a few weeks ago looks rock solid and he gets the vote.
Orchard
Betting Forecast:
3/1 Virtue Patience,
7/2 Orchard,
4/1 Saxonia,
6/1 Aviano,
8/1 Ashen,
12/1 Bintshuaa,
14/1 Shamador,
16/1 English Lady,
20/1 Final Night
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