UK Horse Racing Tips: Chester

SWIFT TUTTLE ran to a good level in this grade when runner-up at Haydock on his penultimate start off the same rating and the four-year-old makes plenty of appeal in his attempt to shed the maiden tag. The main danger might be Red Royalist, who takes a step back down in distance after finishing third at Ffos Las, while She's A Novelty completes the shortlist off 1lb higher than her second at Nottingham.
Prediction : 1st Swift Tuttle 2nd Red Royalist 3rd Shes A Novelty

Desert Master sets the standard with a rating of 75 and was just denied by three-quarters of a length over C&D on his latest outing. That said, he could go down to the less-exposed MACANUDO, who failed to justify favouritism on his second career start at Windsor, but showed plenty of pace to finish runner-up and the drop to 5f appears to be in his favour. Lightning Point returns to the turf after his third at Chelmsford and is one to watch.
Prediction : 1st Macanudo 2nd Desert Master 3rd Lightning Point

FIRST OF MAY quickened clear to strike by over two lengths at Wolverhampton last time and won in the style of a highly promising filly to keep on side. If she can transfer her form to the turf off 10lb higher, the daughter of Mayson could prove a tough nut to crack. Divine Libra will give her something to think about after only fading late over 7f at this track last time, while Lulworth Cove has the plum draw and isn't out of it.
Prediction : 1st First Of May 2nd Divine Libra 3rd Lulworth Cove

BANDERAS is the least-exposed member in the field and, with cheekpieces applied for the first time, he could have lots more to give now he tackles a longer trip. However, this is deeper than the maiden he won here in May and there is a strong likelihood that the likes of Emiyn and Chase The Dollar, who have both proven to be effective here, will make this a good test for the selection. Matchless is also feared.
Prediction : 1st Banderas 2nd Emiyn 3rd Chase The Dollar

The class-dropping Holguin is respected, but it's also noteworthy that three-year-olds don't have a great record in recent editions. With that in mind, SAM MAXIMUS shades preference. He has been quite highly tried since being a surprise winner of last year's Hopeful Stakes at Newmarket and, as he wasn't beaten far in a Group 3 back on the July course last time, this presents a good opportunity for him to shine. Buckingham Palace winner Witch Hunter is also considered.
Prediction : 1st Sam Maximus 2nd Holguin 3rd Hes A Monster

The hat-trick chasing Sid's Annie is on a roll and warrants consideration, while Jean Baptiste and Arranmore both enter calculations despite not faring too well with the draw. However, preference is for the unexposed COMPLIANT, who is ideally berthed in stall four and the daughter of Pivotal can be fancied to flourish under these conditions off just 2lb higher than her last winning mark.
Prediction : 1st Compliant 2nd Sids Annie 3rd Jean Baptiste