'High numbers have no chance' - Three horses with a low draw to follow at Chester
23 hours ago
CHESTER
7 May 2025
Wednesday 7th May
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- Distance: 5f 15y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 10
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
Selection
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Al Hussar
Selected at:
12/1
Al Hussar clearly appreciated the switch to handicaps at the back end of last season and he has won two of his three starts in this sphere. Last seen winning at Southwell in October, a 4lb rise seems fair enough and he can win more races before the handicapper catches up.
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 7 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (35%)
Needs to prove he wasn't flattered in Listed grade; badly treated on earlier form
417-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 88
Days: 229
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 24 | Ayr Ayr | 5f Gd | 2yL | 9-5 | 7/14 | Star Of Mehmas (3½L) | 28/1 | - | 90 |
| 15 Aug 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 52yNv | 9-7 | 1/11 | Gilet (hd) | 6/1 | - | 75 |
| 31 Jul 24 | Red Redcar | 6f GF | 42yNv | 9-7 | 4/13 | Diablo Rojo (7L) | 5/1 | - | 64 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (35%)
Suited by the return to 5f in Beverley handicap when last seen; now 2-3 over this trip
03181-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 87
Days: 255
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 24 | Bev Beverley | 5f GF | 42yHc | 9-9 | 1/8 | Educating Rita (nk) | 7/4F | 82 | 88 |
| 2 Aug 24 | Goo Goodwood | 6f GF | 22yHc | 9-2 | 8/16 | Artagnan (4¾L) | 9/1 | 83 | 75 |
| 20 Jul 24 | Rip Ripon | 5f GS | 42yMd | 9-7 | 1/10 | Ziggy's Triton (2¾L) | 4/1 | - | 84 |
| 11 Jul 24 | Don Doncaster | 6f GS | 52yMd | 9-7 | 3/11 | Chancellor (6½L) | 33/1 | - | 70 |
| 2 Jun 24 | Not Nottingham | 5f Gd | 52yMd | 9-7 | 11/12 | Kassaya (14L) | 8/1 | - | 34 |
Showed her best 2yo form on French soil; something to prove
20569-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 87
Days: 198
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 24 | Dea Deauville | 5.5f Hy | 2yL | 8-10 | 9/12 | Une Pointure (9½L) | 23/1 | - | 67 |
| 31 Jul 24 | Goo Goodwood | 5f GF | 22yF | 9-2 | 6/11 | Coto De Caza (5¼L) | 12/1 | 95 | 73 |
| 14 Jul 24 | Cha Chantilly | 6f GS | 2yG2 | 8-13 | 5/7 | Arabie (3¼L) | 41/5 | - | 87 |
| 21 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 2yG3F | 9-2 | 12/16 | Fairy Godmother (14L) | 100/1 | - | 55 |
| 2 Jun 24 | Cha Chantilly | 5f Hy | 2yL | 8-10 | 2/8 | Francisco's Piece (2½L) | 12/5 | - | 82 |
| 5 May 24 | Sal Salisbury | 5f Sft | 32yF | 9-1 | 3/7 | Running Queen (4¾L) | 5/2J | - | 70 |
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2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Made all for ready win at Bath last time, taking record under Silvestre De Sousa to 2-2
42-761
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 87
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 25 | Bat Bath | 5f GF | 53yHc | 9-9 t1 | 1/10 | Toolatetonegotiate (3¾L) | 6/1 | 75 | 93 |
| 17 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 43yHc | 9-2 | 6/6 | Blinky (5½L) | 11/1 | 78 | 62 |
| 23 Jan 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 43yHc | 9-9 | 7/7 | Star Chorus (15½L) | 12/1 | 80 | 39 |
| 24 Jul 24 | Lin Lingfield | 5f GF | 52yNv | 9-8 | 2/11 | Desdemona (3L) | 9/2 | 78 | 76 |
| 5 Jul 24 | San Sandown | 5f Gd | 2yL | 9-4 | 4/6 | Aesterius (8¾L) | 66/1 | 78 | 69 |
| 22 Jun 24 | Red Redcar | 5f GF | 52yNv | 9-8 | 3/9 | Mr Lightside (1¼L) | 5/1 | - | 79 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Two from two over C&D but has a poor draw returned to this venue
0013-6
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 86
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 25 | Thi Thirsk | 5f GF | 33yHc | 9-6 | 6/10 | Against The Wind (5L) | 11/1 | 87 | 77 |
| 11 Oct 24 | Yor York | 5f Sft | 32yHc | 9-2 | 3/10 | End Of Story (1½L) | 11/2C | 87 | 87 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Chs Chester | 5f Sft | 42yHc | 9-6 | 1/8 | Teej A (hd) | 100/30 | 83 | 88 |
| 24 Aug 24 | Yor York | 5f GF | 2yL | 9-2 | 11/16 | Tropical Storm (7¾L) | 25/1 | 84 | 73 |
| 31 Jul 24 | Goo Goodwood | 5f GF | 2yG3 | 9-3 | 11/15 | Big Mojo (6½L) | 80/1 | 82 | 80 |
| 13 Jul 24 | Chs Chester | 5f GS | 42yNv | 9-1 | 1/8 | Zabeel Road (2½L) | 11/4 | 81 | 78 |
Good third at Sandown on seasonal debut; has progressive RPRs and is well drawn; respected
5321-3
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 86
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 5f Gd | 23yHc | 8-9 t | 3/9 | Queen All Star (1¼L) | 100/30 | 85 | 92 |
| 19 Sep 24 | Yar Yarmouth | 6f GF | 42yHc | 9-3 t1 | 1/6 | Glitterati (1¼L) | 9/4 | 79 | 85 |
| 14 Aug 24 | Sal Salisbury | 6f GF | 42yNv | 9-4 | 2/12 | Winning Ovation (2½L) | 11/1 | - | 79 |
| 14 Jun 24 | San Sandown | 5f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 3/12 | Siegen (2¼L) | 5/1 | - | 70 |
| 24 May 24 | Bat Bath | 5f Gd | 52yNv | 9-4 | 5/8 | Aesterius (5½L) | 14/1 | - | 60 |
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3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Ended his 2yo campaign with a narrow win on AW; harder assignment back on turf
80151-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
OR: 85
Days: 191
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 42yHc | 9-8 | 1/10 | Force And Valour (hd) | 15/2 | 81 | 87 |
| 11 Oct 24 | Yor York | 5f Sft | 32yHc | 8-12 | 5/10 | End Of Story (4L) | 12/1 | 83 | 74 |
| 2 Oct 24 | Cat Catterick | 5f Sft | 52yHc | 9-11 | 1/10 | Commander Atkinson (nk) | 16/1 | 77 | 85 |
| 20 Jul 24 | Nby Newbury | 5f GF | 22y | 8-13 | 17/19 | Caburn (15½L) | 100/1 | 79 | 36 |
| 22 Jun 24 | Red Redcar | 5f GF | 52yNv | 9-8 | 8/9 | Mr Lightside (7L) | 9/2 | - | 58 |
| 18 May 24 | Don Doncaster | 5f GF | 42yMd | 9-7 | 1/10 | Georgecandoit (1L) | 9/2 | - | 76 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 35 in the last 14 days (0%)
Two from two for new stable and has form figures of 211 since wearing cheekpieces
3-8211
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: 84
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 43yHc | 9-7 p | 1/8 | Until Dawn (1½L) | 8/1 | 77 | 83 |
| 17 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 43yHc | 8-6 p | 1/6 | Layla Liz (¾L) | 13/2 | 73 | 77 |
| 23 Jan 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 43yHc | 9-1 p1 | 2/7 | Star Chorus (1½L) | 9/4 | 72 | 73 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St/Slw | 53yHc | 9-9 | 8/8 | Oakley Boy (7L) | 11/4F | 74 | 50 |
| 20 Dec 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 52yNv | 9-11 | 3/10 | Captain Kinsella (1¼L) | 7/2 | 74 | 76 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 42yHc | 9-4 | 6/9 | Cyclonite (5L) | 4/1 | 76 | 68 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Quite exposed but sole attempt at Chester resulted in a Lily Agnes success last year
0810-5
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: 84
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 43yHc | 9-9 | 5/6 | Ruby's Profit (6¼L) | 9/1 | 85 | 74 |
| 25 Oct 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 5f St | G3 | 8-7 | 10/13 | Ostraka (4¼L) | 33/1 | 85 | 81 |
| 16 Sep 24 | Wdr Windsor | 5f Gd | 52yNvF | 9-7 | 1/8 | Amestris (nk) | 13/2 | 80 | 82 |
| 6 Jul 24 | Hay Haydock | 6f Gd | 42yHc | 9-6 | 8/8 | Regal Gem (8L) | 11/2 | 82 | 60 |
| 19 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 2yG2F | 9-2 p1 | 16/24 | Leovanni (8¼L) | 80/1 | - | 71 |
| 17 May 24 | Yor York | 5f Gd | 2yLF | 9-0 | 6/15 | Betty Clover (2½L) | 13/2 | - | 78 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Made all for clearcut AW win on reappearance; has some respectable turf form; player
0443-1
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: 84
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 43yHc | 8-11 t | 1/6 | Ay Gee Ell (3¼L) | 5/2 | 73 | 85 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f GS | 22yAc | 8-4 t | 3/18 | The Dragon King (3¼L) | 22/1 | 71 | 74 |
| 19 Sep 24 | Yar Yarmouth | 6f GF | 42yHc | 8-11 t1 | 4/6 | Redorange (2¼L) | 7/1 | 73 | 71 |
| 24 Aug 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f Sft | 22yAc | 8-6 | 4/14 | Brian (7L) | 16/1 | 75 | 68 |
| 19 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 2yG2F | 9-2 b1 | 18/24 | Leovanni (10L) | 150/1 | - | 64 |
| 2 Jun 24 | Cha Chantilly | 5f Hy | 2yL | 8-10 | 6/8 | Francisco's Piece (9½L) | 14/1 | - | 56 |
1
(12)
D
Lexington Blitz
J: Tom Marquand
T: Robert Cowell
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
4110-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 88
Days: 229
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 24 | Ayr Ayr | 5f Gd | 2yL | 9-5 | 12/14 | Star Of Mehmas (4¾L) | 22/1 | 88 | 85 |
| 2 Sep 24 | Chp Chepstow | 5f Gd | 52yNv | 9-11 | 1/4 | Speed Of Maajid (5L) | 7/4 | - | 86 |
| 3 Aug 24 | Wdr Windsor | 5f GF | 52yMd | 9-7 | 1/10 | Reservardo (hd) | 18/1 | - | 80 |
| 22 Jul 24 | Ayr Ayr | 5f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 4/4 | Strong Warrior (4¾L) | 11/1 | - | 64 |
7
(11)
D
Carrados p
1
T: Archie Watson
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
322-1
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 86
Days: 11
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 5Nv | 9-4 | 1/6 | Sudden Flight (½L) | 8/13F | 86 | 91 |
| 30 Jul 24 | Goo Goodwood | 6f GF | 22yMd | 9-2 | 2/14 | Jouncy (¾L) | 4/1 | - | 83 |
| 9 Jun 24 | Goo Goodwood | 6f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 2/8 | Principality (2½L) | 5/1 | - | 80 |
| 28 May 24 | Lei Leicester | 5f GS | 42yNv | 9-7 | 3/7 | Blinky (4L) | 5/4F | - | 65 |
Verdict
Being a progressive sort who has a good draw, REDORANGE (nap) holds particularly strong claims. Blinky is second pick.
Redorange
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Redorange,
7/2 Ruby's Profit,
13/2 Kinetic Force,
8/1 Blinky,
10/1 Mission Command,
Seraphim Angel,
11/1 Al Hussar,
14/1 Gold Star Hero,
16/1 Convo,
Fuji Mountain,
20/1 Lexington Blitz
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