Chester
Today, June 28, 2025FlatClass 51m4fGood
Verdict
Verdict
ARCTURUS FLAME has proven remarkably consistent with a win and two seconds since entering handicaps and is fancied to continue his progression stepping up to 12f with a first-time visor replacing cheekpieces. Bulldog Spirit remains in good form after a solid Nottingham effort and is second choice, with handicap-debutante Ghaiyya also of interest.
Arcturus Flame
Bulldog Spirit
Ghaiyya
1m4f Hcap
1m4f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 6. GhaiyyaJ: Joe FanningT: Charlie JohnstonF: 733-231
- Price History:
- 2.63
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictGot off the mark in 6-runner maiden at Thirsk over this distance (6/4) 11 days ago, making all and driven out. Opening mark no gimme but could have more to offer at this sort of trip. - 8. Arcturus FlameJ: Jason WatsonT: Darryll HollandF: 405-122
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- visor and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictHas a win and two second places since entering handicaps. Second of 8 in 10f handicap (11/2) at Salisbury 35 days ago, staying on and showing longer trip well within range. Stepping up to 12f and first-time visor replacing cheekpieces could bring further improvement. - 1. Bulldog SpiritJ: Shay FarmerT: Brian EllisonF: 549-19714
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictWon twice in recent starts over varying trips, including over 14f at Nottingham in May. Ran at least as well when 4th of 8 back there 49 days ago, despite a 5 lb higher mark. Should remain competitive back down in trip and reunited with 7-lb claimer. 
3. Woodstock CityJ: Richard KingscoteT: Ian WilliamsF: 1655-7428- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictRan well when 2nd of 11 at Yarmouth the previous month before finishing last of 8 at Haydock (8/1) 7 days ago when a change in tactics backfired. Returns to Chester where previously finished 4th of 12 over C&D in May. Not dismissed.
7. Time Tells AllJ: Zak WheatleyT: Declan CarrollF: 9523-3775- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictHas previous course experience, finishing third of 9 over C&D last year. Fifth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (6/1) 18 days ago when denied a clear run and unable to fully open up in final furlong. Stall 9 not ideal but has to be respected from the same mark, despite still searching for first win.
2. ShahbazJ: Andrew MullenT: Ian WilliamsF: 00-372184- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictWon at Chelmsford City (10f) in April before finishing 8th of 16 at Lingfield, unsuited by the way the race developed. Ran poorly when last of 4 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12f) in cheekpieces (11/10) on most recent outing but was possibly amiss. Headgear left off this time.
5. Innse GallJ: Oisin James OrrT: Ivan FurtadoF: 31856/798-- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 328
VerdictWinless in 6 runs. Finished 8th of 10 in handicap at Chester (18/1) when last seen in August. First run for a new trainer after a long absence and probably best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise.
4. OmanJ: Ray DawsonT: Tony CarrollF: 37717-686- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictDual course winner who underperformed when 6th of 10 in handicap here (14/1) 14 days ago, hanging right and making no impression. Enough to prove at present.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
9. KhangaiJ: Rose DawesT: Patrick MorrisF: 41646251- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 2
Verdict4-time winner for James Owen who showed benefit of a recent run for new stable when resuming winning ways in 7-runner handicap at Leicester (11.8f) on Thursday. This does look tougher turned out under a penalty, however.