UK Horse Racing Tips: Chester

JE NE SAIS QUOI was able to build on a promising debut effort, where she chased home a pair of subsequent winners, when landing the spoils at Thirsk 12 days ago. The Dandy Man filly can take another step forward for her in-form yard, while Master Franca, who finished fourth in a warm York maiden last month, appeals as the most likely danger. A winner at Leicester on his debut, Bits And Bobs must also enter the reckoning.
Prediction : 1st Je Ne Sais Quoi 2nd Master Franca 3rd Bits And Bobs

COPPER KNIGHT might not have been at his best in recent starts, but Tim Easterby's admirable nine-year-old is now 15lb lower than when landing the corresponding event under Sean Kirrane last year. The Sir Prancealot gelding drops in grade and it would be no surprise were he to mount a serious challenge in defence of his crown. Vintage Clarets is considered following a forgivable effort in the Dash at Epsom, while Vespasian heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Copper Knight 2nd Vintage Clarets 3rd Vespasian

In an open event, it might be worth taking a chance on EVOCATIVE SPARK. First-time cheekpieces have the potential to make a difference over this new trip and he's on a workable mark if they hold the key. Cockalorum arrives in search of his hat-trick and must be respected, though a wide draw is far from ideal. Others to note include Sucellus, Tuxedo Junction and Box To Box.
Prediction : 1st Evocative Spark 2nd Cockalorum 3rd Sucellus

Narrowly denied at Haydock last week under a positive ride, VENETIAN can be expected to employ similar tactics despite a wide draw. The son of Awtaad still looks to be off a workable mark and he is narrowly preferred to the progressive Sophia's Starlight, who arrives in search of a third victory this season. The relatively unexposed Tafreej and Saxon King are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Venetian 2nd Sophias Starlight 3rd Tafreej

CAPONE has done well since joining new connections and his most recent effort over C&D, when third, gave every indication that he may be a winner in waiting. The first two from that contest have won since and the eight-year-old can follow suit, with easy Ayr scorer Grand Canal looking best placed to chase him home. Returning to the level after some uninspiring runs over hurdles, Malakahna cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Capone 2nd Grand Canal 3rd Malakahna

Three-time C&D winner ROMAN DRAGON is drawn well and has a live chance of adding to his tally of successes on the Roodee. He runs off 4lb lower than his last winning mark and dropping back to this trip is perfect for him after a couple of recent 7f spins. Ballyare runs off 3lb lower than when he won this race last year, but the selection might have more to fear from the in-form Ventura Express judging by the draw.
Prediction : 1st Roman Dragon 2nd Ventura Express 3rd Ballyare

Tudor is consistent and warrants serious thought in this company, while The Thunderer is likely to enter calculations, despite being burdened with another 2lb after a solid effort when second at Goodwood eight days ago. However, HAARAR has the scope to improve with a visor retained and, given he was unlucky to be short of room at crucial stage at Ripon last time, he could have plenty more to give off a competitive rating. Tio Mio completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Haarar 2nd Tudor 3rd The Thunderer