UK Horse Racing Tips: Chester

Mrs Bouquet showed a typically professional attitude to score on debut for Mark Johnston on Tapeta at Newcastle earlier this month, while Know No Limits has shaped well in two contests over 5f at Nottingham in recent weeks and could enjoy this step up in trip. Preference, though, is for APOLLINAIRE, who scored on debut at Doncaster before finding one too good at Newmarket 30 days ago. He looks a straightforward type, and can strike from his low draw.
Prediction : 1st Apollinaire 2nd Mrs Bouquet 3rd Know No Limits

DURSTON had some smart form behind Surfman and Sinjaari in maiden company before striking on handicap debut at Doncaster two weeks ago and could double his career tally for David Simcock. He performed creditably at Bath and Nottingham last autumn on ground with some juice in it, and could defy a 3lb rise. Gravistas had found one too good on four consecutive occasions before striking at Newmarket last week, while Waldstern is interesting dropping from Listed company.
Prediction : 1st Durston 2nd Gravistas 3rd Waldstern

QUEEN PENN has some reasonable form in the book, both on turf and synthetic surfaces, and could end her winless run for Richard Fahey. She needs to be produced late and didn't get much cover at Wolverhampton when third recently, but ran well under the circumstances and should be suited by this slightly bigger field. Outside Inside looks poised to go forward from her low draw, while Bell Heather is another who doesn't mess around and should be thereabouts.
Prediction : 1st Queen Penn 2nd Outside Inside 3rd Bell Heather

ANGEL ALEXANDER struggled here in a deeper race last month, but this appears a little less competitive and he looked back to his best when striking at Windsor five days ago for Tom Dascombe. Connections clearly want to take advantage of a 6lb penalty before his new mark kicks in, and he can take this ahead of in-form stablemate She Can Boogie. Broken Spear handles varying ground conditions, while Primeravez needs a market check on stable/UK debut for Michael Dods.
Prediction : 1st Angel Alexander 2nd She Can Boogie 3rd Broken Spear

A course winner over an extended 7f on heavy ground, DARK DEVIL hinted his turn was fast approaching when second at Beverley last month and is expected to mount a bold bid off an unchanged rating. Humble Gratitude, who represents the same owner as the selection, rattled the crossbar over course and distance last time and is feared most, though there could also be a big run on the cards from Bit Of A Quirke, who sports a first-time visor.
Prediction : 1st Dark Devil 2nd Humble Gratitude 3rd Bit Of A Quirke

TURANGA LEELA is a dual course and distance winner off marks of 74 and 77 so, off a perch of 70, John Mackie's mare looks very well treated at present. Gabrial The Tiger has been raised 2lb for scoring by a neck over the extended 7f at Beverley last time and is the one expected to put up most resistance, though a big run from Quick Look, who took a step in the right direction at Ripon recently, could also be on the cards.
Prediction : 1st Turanga Leela 2nd Gabrial The Devil 3rd Quick Look

ASCOT DAY has run well in both starts since he won at Chepstow last month and the in-form five-year-old appears to be the one to beat in this contest. Heart Of Soul got off the mark over C&D two outings ago and he should not be underestimated, while Super Kid and Gossip Column are others who can be expected to go well.
Prediction : 1st Ascot Day 2nd Heart Of Soul 3rd Super Kid