13:50 Tue 09 May 2023

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Distance 6f 1y

Prize £4,104 Age 3yo to 5yo Race State Declaration Surface Artificial Runners 3

Going Standard

1. Holy Fire: Won at Kempton last week on reappearance but has been withdrawn twice last year due to behaving poorly in preliminaries; not entirely straightforward but has raced only twice and may progress further.
2. Beau Roc: Consistent maiden with form figures of 222332; ran well at Wolverhampton last week when making handicap debut and stepped back up to 6f; has a good chance at the weights and her two rivals have slight doubts over them; solid claims.
3. Another Thought: Promising debut at Bath with a clear third place, but over 1m; open to improvement in the right circumstances, but this drop to sprinting presents a question mark on breeding (by a 6f winner but dam’s side is all about 1m+).

There are no additional horses to consider, as there are only three runners in this race.

14:20 Tue 09 May 2023

WATCH CHESTER ON SKY SPORTS RACING APPRENTICE HANDICAP (6)

Distance 1m 4f

Prize £3,245 Rated (0-60) Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Surface Artificial Runners 8

Going Standard

1. Devizes: Made all for a comfortable win at Kempton four weeks ago after a 14-month absence, beating two subsequent scorers and taking AW record to 6-20; a major player off 5lb higher, provided he avoids the bounce.
2. Persian Wolf: Raced mainly on AW and proved unsuited by return to turf last time; recent form in this sphere is sound (runner-up in last two attempts) and this apprentice race looks like a favourable opportunity with rising star Billy Loughnane booked.
3. Crazy Maisie: Well beaten when switched to hurdles six weeks ago, but has shown consistent efforts on AW this year, most recently placing second over C&D in February; holds a fighting chance off the same mark back in this sphere.
4. Kanuhura: Respectable third over 1m2f at Chelmsford last month, while shaping as if a return to 1m4f will suit; remains well treated (sole win came off 9lb higher) and has possibilities.

Other considerations:

Stormingin: Veteran who has ended a long losing spell by scoring twice at Chelmsford this year; never figured on belated return to turf last time; hard to dismiss based on 2023 AW form.

14:50 Tue 09 May 2023

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Distance 6f 1y

Prize £3,873 Rated (0-75) Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Surface Artificial Runners 8

Going Standard

1. Antiphon: Recorded a half-length success in an apprentice race at Windsor last week; escapes a penalty and rider can use his 7lb claim this time; has won at 6f and on AW, albeit not recently; a cracking chance if the return to this scenario proves no bother.
2. Kensington Agent: Very productive this year, most recently winning at Wolverhampton; now on a career-high mark but may improve further and holds a solid chance based on 2023 results.
3. Impeach: Well suited by this scenario, having gained all wins over C&D; close fourth back here last Thursday; has a good chance off the same mark with Billy Loughnane taking off a valuable 3lb.
4. Ibn Aldar: Absent since his 2yo campaign in 2021 but still unexposed and market support should be heeded on return to action; gelded during the layoff and has potential for improvement.

Other considerations:

Porfin: Usually races at sprint trips and got outstayed by the winner over 7f here last Thursday (still ran respectably); remains on a winning mark and has possibilities back at 6f, though others may have stronger claims.

15:25 Tue 09 May 2023

SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 HANDICAP (6)

Distance 1m 2f

Prize £3,245 Rated (0-65) Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Surface Artificial Runners 4

Going Standard

1. Solanna: Recorded an easy success in a deeper field at Yarmouth last Tuesday and appears to have leading claims under a 5lb penalty; triple winner on AW (at Kempton).
2. How Hard Can It Be: An in-form mare, having gone close over C&D the last twice (neck second latest); still favourably treated as her sole win came off 1lb higher; a solid chance.
3. Villalobos: Has a record of 3-8 in AW handicaps, the most recent win over C&D in March (debut for this yard; beat 12 rivals); went too freely at Chelmsford since but may have more to offer if settling better.
4. Clay: Runner-up twice over C&D in early 2021 but has seemingly regressed overall; others are preferred due to better recent form.

These are the top four contenders based on the provided information, with no additional horses overlooked in the rankings.

16:00 Tue 09 May 2023

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Distance 5f 6y

Prize £3,245 Rated (0-60) Age 3yo Race State Declaration Surface Artificial Runners 6

Going Standard

1. Alainn Tu: In-form filly who opened her account with a 1l success at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last Wednesday; Aidan Keeley’s 5lb claim almost fully offsets a penalty; has form at 5f; solid chance.
2. Imperiousity: Has form figures of 3242 (including over C&D) since handicapping, most recently second at Brighton last Wednesday; clear possibilities off the same mark, provided he takes well to first-time cheekpieces.
3. Byefornow: Bounced back to form in a 6f handicap here three weeks ago, belatedly adding to her 2yo debut win (5f); should remain competitive despite going back up 4lb.
4. Star Adorned: Six-race maiden; not entirely disgraced (5l fourth) in a 5f AW handicap at Wolverhampton on seasonal debut; may take a step forward with that outing under her belt.

These are the top four contenders based on the provided information, with no additional horses overlooked in the rankings.

16:35 Tue 09 May 2023

AT THE RACES APP FORM STUDY NOVICE STAKES (5)

Distance 1m 1y

Prize £4,104 Age 3yo Race State Declaration Surface Artificial Runners 12

Going Standard

1. Lion Tamer: Derby entry with a promising second at Kempton (1m, AW) on sole 2yo run, going clear inside the final 2f before wandering and headed near the finish; now goes in tongue-tie; major contender, especially if keeping straighter this time.
2. Dragon Icon: Nicely bred colt who cost 360,000gns as a yearling; showed major promise at Kempton (7f, AW; won readily) on sole 2yo start and looks a useful prospect; should be well suited by this extra furlong; respected under 7lb penalty.
3. Gentle: 180,000euros yearling with an eye-catching debut at Kempton (7f, AW) five months ago, staying on from a poor position to finish fourth; interesting with improvement on the cards upped to 1m; again wears hood; one of two promising contenders for her owner.
4. Halla Dubai: Shaped with promise in 7f AW contest at Kempton last month, keeping on for sixth after a tardy start; open to improvement upped in trip with that debut experience under his belt.

These are the top four contenders based on the provided information, with no additional horses overlooked in the rankings.

17:05 Tue 09 May 2023

SKY SPORTS RACING HD VIRGIN 535 HANDICAP (5)

Distance 1m 1y

Prize £3,873 Rated (0-75) Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Surface Artificial Runners 11

Going Standard

1. Enough Already: Back in better form with a half-length success over C&D last Thursday; favourably treated even with a 4lb penalty (won off 2lb higher last year); major contender.
2. Thapa VC: Has done his winning over 7f, most recently at Wolverhampton six months ago; still competitively treated up just 2lb; however, return to 1m may find him out on reappearance.
3. Ellade: Absent since her Class 4 defeat here in November; 3-3 at this course otherwise and those three wins came in Class 5, including a handicap off 1lb higher; interesting back in this grade.
4. Shockwaves: Best effort when third over C&D last May (sole AW attempt); gelded since last start; possible improver returned to this surface on second handicap attempt; market support should be heeded.

These are the top four contenders based on the provided information, with no additional horses overlooked in the rankings.