CHESTER - Wednesday

Bit late with the blog today, so I'll be brief.

I love racing at Chester for the visual spectacle and the quality of the horses that  race there. There trouble is it is a very unique track and the form does not always travel to other courses. It pays to keep a close eye on those with good previous experience.

2.35 CHESTER - THE CHESTER CUP:

When I went through this race I could not find any horse that has more than a couple of lbs in hand of its official mark. That tells me it is likely to be an upset.
The favourite looks worth taking on given the nature of this race, but those with course form either don't like the going or are badly h'capped. GULF OF NAPLES has improved on its previous best this season, but the handicapper looks to have kept pace with him? He is fit, and that will count for a lot while the going remains soft though.

3.05 CHESTER: -5F

A good draw is always a help and CONFESSIONAL not only has that, but his best is above this mark. However, he does not win very often. Both FOXY MUSIC and STAR ROVER have reasonable draws and will not ind the soft .... but both seem to win at a slightly lower grade than this, so need to improve?
My choice for a speculative each way is BLUE JACK. He is a big price because of the draw. But with luck in running he can repeat his win here from a similar draw last season. Certainly he has the class to win, whether he can is in the lap of the gods.

4.15 CHESTER: 5f
This is the second sprint on the cards and is no less easy. Most have negatives about them, and the current favourite did not show a preference for soft when  I looked? Again a very speculative each way might be SHOSHONI WIND.
It is taking a rise in class, has a bad draw, but is fit, improving, and will not mind the ground.

Have a good day ...