'High numbers have no chance' - Three horses with a low draw to follow at Chester
21 hours ago
CHESTER
7 May 2025
Wednesday 7th May
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Love Federal Capital Handicap (Class 3) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f 17y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 12
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Diligently
Selected at:
15/2
Diligently has a lovely draw in stall one and he can use that to his advantage if breaking quickly here. Clive Cox’s colt was last seen winning a valuable sales race at York back in August and that evidence suggests he should be very competitive off this sort of mark.
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Faces a difficult task off top weight and has a poor draw; second run for new yard
5201-6
Age: 3
Weight: 9-9
OR: 90
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 5f Gd | 23yHc | 9-1 | 6/9 | Queen All Star (5¼L) | 16/1 | 91 | 84 |
| 11 Oct 24 | Yor York | 5f Sft | 32yHc | 9-1 | 1/10 | King's Call (1¼L) | 11/2C | 86 | 92 |
| 20 Sep 24 | Ayr Ayr | 5f Gd | 2yL | 9-5 | 14/14 | Star Of Mehmas (11L) | 18/1 | 84 | 62 |
| 8 Sep 24 | Yor York | 6f GS | 32yHc | 9-6 | 2/8 | Brighton Boy (1¼L) | 25/1 | 84 | 88 |
| 5 Jul 24 | San Sandown | 5f Gd | 2yL | 9-4 | 5/6 | Aesterius (12L) | 10/1 | 84 | 58 |
| 19 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 2yL | 9-5 | 10/27 | Ain't Nobody (6½L) | 40/1 | - | 81 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (35%)
Versatile sort; ran well at Meydan last time but the assessor is cutting him no slack
21-663
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 89
Days: 82
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 25 | Mey Meydan | 7f GF | Hc | 8-8 | 3/16 | No Retreat (1½L) | 16/1 | 88 | 88 |
| 24 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 8f Fs | 3yG3 | 8-9 | 6/15 | Golden Vekoma (9¾L) | 18/1 | 85 | 78 |
| 10 Jan 25 | Mey Meydan | 6f GF | 3y | 9-0 | 6/14 | Symbol Of Honour (11L) | 18/1 | 85 | 69 |
| 11 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 52yNv | 9-11 | 1/9 | Dc Cogent (1¼L) | 6/4 | 81 | 83 |
| 28 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 42yHc | 9-5 | 2/10 | Al Hussar (hd) | 10/11F | 78 | 83 |
| 19 Sep 24 | Yar Yarmouth | 6f GF | 42yHc | 9-3 | 3/6 | Redorange (2L) | 7/2 | 79 | 78 |
Has a notable piece of C&D form; interesting returned to Chester on handicap debut
251-5
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 89
Days: 63
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 3yL | 9-4 h | 5/7 | Rebel's Gamble (6L) | 22/1 | 85 | 89 |
| 12 Dec 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 32yNv | 9-7 h1 | 1/9 | Circus Of Rome (1¼L) | 11/2 | - | 85 |
| 16 Jun 24 | Don Doncaster | 7f GS | 52yMd | 9-7 | 5/9 | Wolf Of Badenoch (6½L) | 11/10F | - | 61 |
| 25 May 24 | Chs Chester | 6f GS | 22yNv | 9-6 | 2/6 | Columnist (4¼L) | 3/1 | - | 81 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts at this distance (75%)
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 10 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (32%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
Solid effort at Newmarket on reappearance, taking record over 6f to 1112; has won over C&D
1118-2
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 89
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f GS | 23yHc | 9-3 | 2/10 | Double Rush (1¼L) | 7/1 | 88 | 95 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Nby Newbury | 7f Hy | 2yG3 | 9-2 | 8/8 | Make You Smile (21L) | 17/2 | 88 | 46 |
| 3 Oct 24 | Sal Salisbury | 6f Hy | 22y | 9-8 | 1/6 | Marvelman (1¼L) | 11/10F | 84 | 91 |
| 13 Sep 24 | Chs Chester | 6f Hy | 52yNv | 9-4 | 1/8 | Dark Rosa (1¼L) | 5/4F | - | 85 |
| 10 Aug 24 | Ayr Ayr | 6f GS | 52yMd | 9-7 | 1/7 | Farandaway (nk) | 8/11F | - | 75 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Ready wins at Southwell the last twice, latest by 6l; looks well treated under 6lb penalty
42-211
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 82
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 33yHc | 9-3 | 1/13 | Wheels Of Fire (6L) | 7/2F | 82 | 97 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 43yMd | 9-7 | 1/6 | Gorgeous Mr George (5½L) | 1/5F | 80 | 85 |
| 21 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 4Md | 8-13 | 2/8 | Sudden Flight (hd) | EvensF | - | 82 |
| 22 Jul 24 | Ayr Ayr | 5f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 2/4 | Strong Warrior (3L) | 9/4 | - | 70 |
| 11 Jul 24 | Don Doncaster | 6f GS | 52yMd | 9-7 | 4/11 | Chancellor (6½L) | 4/1 | - | 70 |
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Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (4%)
Opened his account in York sales race when last seen; could well build on that success
04381-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
OR: 86
Days: 258
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 24 | Yor York | 6f GF | 22y | 9-2 | 1/20 | Arizona Blaze (hd) | 22/1 | 77 | 87 |
| 31 Jul 24 | San Sandown | 5f GF | 42yHc | 9-2 | 8/8 | Adrestia (9¼L) | 7/1 | 78 | 52 |
| 6 Jul 24 | Not Nottingham | 5f Gd | 42yNv | 9-4 | 3/10 | Mr Lightside (3¼L) | 9/2 | 80 | 73 |
| 3 Jun 24 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 42yNv | 9-7 | 4/11 | Rajeko (2½L) | 5/1 | - | 74 |
| 17 May 24 | Nby Newbury | 6f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 11/20 | Mr Chaplin (7¼L) | 4/1 | - | 63 |
| 1 May 24 | Asc Ascot | 5f GS | 22y | 9-4 | 4/6 | Enchanting Empress (2L) | 2/1F | - | 76 |
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2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Good effort on Good Friday, taking his form figures over 6f (all on AW) to 211333
91-333
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
OR: 86
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 23yHc | 9-1 b | 3/14 | Berkshire Whisper (1¼L) | 14/1 | 85 | 88 |
| 7 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 23yHc | 8-13 b | 3/5 | Humam (2L) | 11/2 | 85 | 84 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 23yHc | 9-4 b | 3/9 | So Darn Hot (2½L) | 4/1 | 86 | 82 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 42yHc | 9-8 b | 1/9 | Ardennes (1½L) | 9/4F | 80 | 88 |
| 22 Aug 24 | Yor York | 7f GF | 22yHc | 9-1 b | 9/17 | Angel Hunter (9¼L) | 40/1 | 81 | 65 |
| 2 Aug 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 52yHc | 9-10 b | 1/6 | Mr Cool (nk) | 7/2 | 76 | 83 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Showed progress last term; seemed to need his reappearance effort; may do better still
6221-8
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
OR: 86
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f GS | 23yHc | 9-1 | 8/10 | Double Rush (13L) | 8/1 | 86 | 55 |
| 28 Oct 24 | Lei Leicester | 6f Hy | 42yNv | 9-7 | 1/4 | One More (4¼L) | 11/8 | 81 | 88 |
| 11 Oct 24 | Yor York | 6f Sft | 32yNv | 9-4 | 2/8 | Fondo Blanco (¾L) | 3/1 | - | 82 |
| 20 Sep 24 | Nby Newbury | 6f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 2/12 | Shameful (1¼L) | 100/30 | - | 74 |
| 4 Sep 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 42yNv | 9-7 | 6/12 | Dash Dizzy (9½L) | 10/1 | - | 54 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
No progress in two handicaps; chance depends on how well he responds to headgear
6-1130
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 84
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 23yHc | 9-1 | 14/14 | Berkshire Whisper (6¾L) | 80/1 | 85 | 70 |
| 5 Apr 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 43yHc | 9-9 | 3/6 | Ruby's Profit (4½L) | 7/4F | 85 | 81 |
| 10 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 5Nv | 9-9 | 1/6 | Ay Gee Ell (nk) | EvensF | - | 83 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 5Md | 9-0 | 1/6 | Berkshire Whisper (1L) | 5/6F | - | 78 |
| 19 May 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f GF | 42yNv | 9-7 | 6/8 | Ancient Truth (5½L) | 13/2 | - | 70 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Ran well on Good Friday; gained his 2yo win over C&D but has the worst of the draw
6-7372
Age: 3
Weight: 8-13
OR: 80
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 43yHc | 9-7 | 2/10 | Vocal Legend (hd) | 15/2 | 78 | 85 |
| 7 Apr 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 43yHc | 9-3 | 7/11 | Carbine Harvester (5¾L) | 7/1 | 78 | 69 |
| 15 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 43yHc | 9-2 | 3/11 | Coul Angel (¾L) | 25/1 | 78 | 83 |
| 28 Feb 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 23yHc | 8-10 | 7/12 | So Darn Hot (4¼L) | 20/1 | 80 | 76 |
| 12 Jul 24 | Chs Chester | 6f GS | 42yNv | 9-10 | 6/8 | Brighton Boy (6¼L) | 4/1 | 80 | 71 |
| 29 Jun 24 | Chs Chester | 6f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 1/8 | Blueandtangerine (2¾L) | EvensF | 76 | 80 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (0%)
Largely consistent last season but form dipped on reappearance two days ago
3744-0
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: 78
Days: 2
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 25 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 43yHc | 9-9 | 10/12 | Rare Change (10L) | 8/1 | 78 | - |
| 29 Dec 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 42yHc | 9-0 v1 | 4/7 | Carbine Harvester (4¾L) | 11/2 | 79 | 75 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 42yHc | 9-8 | 4/9 | Cyclonite (2½L) | 12/1 | 80 | 80 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Nby Newbury | 6f Hy | 42yHc | 9-9 | 7/8 | Prosperitas (7½L) | 7/2 | 81 | 63 |
| 20 Sep 24 | Nby Newbury | 7f Sft | 42yHc | 9-4 | 3/14 | Aysgarth (1¾L) | 10/1 | 80 | 81 |
| 5 Sep 24 | Nby Newbury | 6f Sft | 42yHc | 9-8 | 2/3 | Candy (nk) | 85/40 | 79 | 80 |
Not disgraced at big odds at Newmarket five days ago but is rather exposed
4-3104
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: 77
Days: 5
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f Gd | 3HcF | 8-9 p | 4/8 | Circe (3¼L) | 40/1 | 77 | 72 |
| 28 Feb 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 23yHc | 8-9 p | 11/12 | So Darn Hot (13L) | 40/1 | 79 | 47 |
| 16 Jan 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 5f St/Slw | 5Nv | 8-10 p | 1/3 | Queenofdestruction (¾L) | 6/4 | 77 | 79 |
| 15 Jan 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 5Nv | 9-2 p | 3/9 | Coul Angel (¾L) | 11/1 | 77 | 70 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 42yHc | 9-6 p | 4/6 | Yes I'm Mali (1¼L) | 20/1 | 78 | 77 |
| 12 Nov 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 52yNvF | 9-2 p1 | 3/10 | Nazuki (3½L) | 6/1 | 82 | 67 |
9
(13)
D
Marchogion
T: Andrew Balding
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
2-9137
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: 85
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 23yHc | 9-2 | 7/14 | Berkshire Whisper (2¼L) | 11/1 | 86 | 86 |
| 28 Feb 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 23yHc | 9-1 | 3/12 | So Darn Hot (1¾L) | 17/2 | 85 | 89 |
| 31 Jan 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 53yNv | 9-7 | 1/7 | Adversary (7L) | 4/5F | 85 | 82 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 23yHc | 9-6 | 9/9 | So Darn Hot (7¾L) | 8/1 | 88 | 67 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 52yNv | 9-7 | 2/9 | Yankee Dude (1L) | 8/11F | - | 79 |
| 31 Aug 24 | Chs Chester | 7f Gd | 22yNv | 9-4 | 2/5 | King Of Cities (1¼L) | 14/1 | - | 82 |
11
(11)
D
Naana's Sparkle
J: Kieran O'Neill
T: Alice Haynes
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (3%)
4414-3
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 83
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 25 | Thi Thirsk | 5f GF | 33yHc | 9-6 | 3/10 | Against The Wind (3L) | 13/2 | 84 | 82 |
| 18 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 52yNv | 9-8 | 4/10 | Good Banter (2¼L) | 14/1 | 84 | 81 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 52yNv | 9-4 | 1/9 | Storm Free (½L) | 7/2 | - | 81 |
| 17 Sep 24 | Yar Yarmouth | 6f Gd | 42yNv | 9-4 | 4/13 | Midnight Thunder (9¼L) | 18/1 | - | 59 |
| 14 Aug 24 | Sal Salisbury | 6f GF | 42yNv | 9-4 | 4/12 | Winning Ovation (5L) | 28/1 | - | 71 |
Verdict
Interesting CABELLEROSO gets the vote, ahead of Diligently. Bob Mali and Hammer The Hammer command respect.
Cabelleroso
Betting Forecast:
2/1 Bob Mali,
5/2 Hammer The Hammer,
8/1 Diligently,
9/1 Cabelleroso,
10/1 Cyclonite,
Belgrave,
14/1 Force And Valour,
25/1 Naana's Sparkle,
The Flying Seagull,
33/1 End Of Story,
Megaphone,
Jr Climbs,
Cressida Wildes
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