Chester
Today, September 13, 2025FlatClass 21m7f
Verdict
Verdict
NDAAWI was awarded the Galway Hurdle last time and Gordon Elliott's charge makes plenty of appeal returned to the Flat. Artisan Dancer is a most likeable type and should give his running once again attempting to break his string of second-placed finishes, with last year's winner Spirit Mixer taken to round out the placings.
Ndaawi
Artisan Dancer
Spirit Mixer
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 6. NdaawiJ: Cieren FallonT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 605/70-
- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictRespectable seventh of 20 in the Ascot Stakes in June 2024 and gained a deserved major handicap hurdle success when, after a stewards' inquiry, awarded the Galway Hurdle 6 weeks ago. Leading player back on the level. - 9. Artisan DancerJ: Joanna MasonT: Charlie JohnstonF: 33073222
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
VerdictScored at Ripon in April and has continued in good nick, finishing runner-up for the third consecutive start in a 10-runner handicap at York (16.2f, good to firm) 6 days ago. Reliable type is high on the shortlist again. - 4. Spirit MixerJ: Rob HornbyT: Andrew BaldingF: 10-572157
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictGrand servant to connections who tasted success twice over C&D last autumn (including this race) and gained another big win in the Northumberland Plate in June. Respectable runs without really threatening since and should give another decent account for all others appeal as better treated. 
8. Tribal StarJ: Silvestre De SousaT: Adrian McGuinness, IrelandF: 12-229471- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictGood fourth in the Northumberland Plate in June and was right back to his best to land a valuable pot at Dundalk (10.7f) 29 days ago. Step back up in trip sure to suit but hard to know whether he's quite as effective on turf.
3. ZoffeeJ: Kevin StottT: Hugo PalmerF: 100940-30- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 88
VerdictLast season's Chester Cup winner who proved hit and miss thereafter but he did return to form when third in corresponding race this year. Down the field at Royal Ascot since and he'll likely need the return to Chester to spark him back to life.
2. PrydwenJ: Darragh KeenanT: George ScottF: 11-64P005- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictHad an excellent 2024, winning 4 times, including Deutsches St Leger at Dortmund. Not really fired on these shores this year, though, failing to make use of a good track position when 4½ lengths fifth of 6 to Allonsy in listed race at this course (14.4f, good to firm, 9/1) 14 days ago.
5. SheradannJ: Edward GreatrexT: Ian WilliamsF: 32-763301- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictThree-time winner in France in 2023 and notched his first win on these shores in a 9-runner handicap (6/1) at Southwell (16.5f) 16 days ago, by length from Artisan Dancer. Seen to advantage in the circumstances there, though, and overall profile means he's not certain to back that up.
11. GibsideJ: Duran FentimanT: Tim EasterbyF: 1-2813078- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
VerdictScored here in May but out of sorts of late, faring no better for a 9-week break when eighth of 10 in handicap at York (16.2f, good to firm, 25/1) 6 days ago. Hard to fancy.
12. SixpackJ: Sean Dylan BowenT: James OwenF: 12363-025- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictA fair 14f winner for Johnny Murtagh in 2024. Beaten only narrowly at Goodwood on his second start this season but seemed beaten by more than a lack of fitness after 4 months off when down the field there 11 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
1. YashinJ: Archie YoungT: Michael BellF: 3006-1760- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictGoes well fresh and, following another breathing op ahead of return for new yard, proved at least as good as ever when seeing off Coltrane in 4-runner Sagaro at Ascot (2m, firm) on reappearance in May. Last to complete in better company all 3 starts since and others are preferred.
7. Youthful KingJ: Aidan KeeleyT: Luke DaceF: 03462163- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictLatest win at Sandown in June. Ran creditably after going freely in front when third of 5 in handicap (2/1) at Newmarket (14f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
10. TorcelloJ: Nicola CurrieT: Shaun LycettF: 45/13937-0- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 8-5
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 98
VerdictVeteran scored at Pontefract in 2024 but he went with little fluency when a reappearance eleventh of 14 in handicap at Epsom (12f, good to soft) in June. Visor replaces blinkers but others are more persuasive.- Unnamed Favourite
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