Chester
Tomorrow, July 11, 2025FlatClass 45f
Verdict
Verdict
HARVANNA stepped up plenty on her reappearance when finishing a good fifth in a much deeper handicap at York (6f) 4 weeks ago and, with this slight drop back in trip promising to suit, Mick Appleby's filly is fancied to make a bold bid from the plum draw. Rosenpur, Abbey Heights and Maharajas Express head up the dangers.
Harvanna
Rosenpur
Abbey Heights
5f Hcap
5f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Abbey HeightsJ: Richard KingscoteT: Daniel & Claire KublerF: 017-3101
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictDidn't have things go right on penultimate start but quickly back on the up when making it 2 wins from last 3 starts from the front at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 11 days ago, tackled over 1f out and asserting last ½f. Possibilities turned out under a penalty for all his draw could have been kinder. - 2. HarvannaJ: Jason WatsonT: Michael ApplebyF: 199842-75
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
Verdict3-time winner for Karl Burke who has shaped well on 2 of her 3 starts for new yard, impressing with how she went through the race when fifth of 13 in handicap at York (6f) 28 days ago. Slight ease in trip and plum draw to operate from should see her bang there. 
3. NazronJ: Jason HartT: Ivan FurtadoF: 608-63072- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictDual 5f winner on AW/turf for Roger Varian who has eased in weights and produced his best effort for present yard when good second of 8 in handicap at this course (51.f) 4 weeks ago. A repeat gives him solid claims here nudged up 2 lb.
4. Paws For ThoughtJ: Andrew MullenT: Donald McCainF: 24109-899- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictFive-time course winner but not been shaping like a winner in waiting in recent months, last of 9 in handicap at this course (6.1f, good to firm, 10/1) 13 days ago. Handicapper continues to ease his grip but passed over at present.
5. Count DorsayJ: Duran FentimanT: Tim EasterbyF: 9711-0576- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
Verdict3-time C&D winner who displayed more positive signs than previously this term when seventh over 6f here on penultimate start. Had little chance from his position when sixth of 9 in handicap back here (6f) since and he comes here operating from last winning mark.
6. Never DarkJ: Callum RodriguezT: Iain JardineF: 07153-907- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictDual 5f winner during 2024 who has yet to fire in trio of starts so far this season, last of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good) 23 days ago. Subsequent breathing operation needs to have had a positive effect ahead of this.- 7. RosenpurJ: George WoodT: Jennie CandlishF: 43212443
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictSuccessful 3 times during a busy AW campaign this year and hard to knock his consistency of late, third of 8 in handicap at this course (5.1f, good to soft, 4/1) 27 days ago. Has good chance on form. 
8. Maharajas ExpressJ: Luke MorrisT: Ian WilliamsF: 11224922- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 46
VerdictBack-to-back winner of 5f Wolverhampton handicaps in February who has proved to be a model of consistency since, second of 9 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 46 days ago. Can play a part again in this groove back up in grade.- Unnamed Favourite
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