UK Horse Racing Tips: Chester

Verbier made a winning debut at Wolverhampton in March and the daughter of Frankel has to be respected on her return to action. That said, she may struggle to give 2lb to RUNNING STAR, who caught the eye when third on his racecourse bow at Southwell a couple of weeks ago. Lazarus Dream and Parish Councillor also bring strong form claims to the table and cannot be discounted.
Prediction : 1st Running Star 2nd Verbier 3rd Lazarus Dream

HACKMAN was only beaten a length when third in a similar event over 5f here last month and he could get back to winning ways now up in trip from a 1lb lower mark. The progressive Politico cannot be discounted having scored over 7f at York three weeks ago, while Hala Emaraaty drops significantly in grade and should not be underestimated despite carrying top weight.
Prediction : 1st Hackman 2nd Politico 3rd Hala Emaraaty

The well-bred INDIVIDUALISM has made the frame in all three of his previous starts and this appears to be an ideal opportunity for the son of Too Darn Hot to get off the mark. Eulace Peacock has the same official rating as the selection and has to be of interest as a result. Goldingreatstore was far from disgraced on his racecourse bow at Pontefract late last month and he is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Individualism 2nd Eulace Peacock 3rd Goldingreatstore

A tricky-looking puzzle to solve sees a chance taken on PERCY'S LAD, who raced too keenly to have any impact over 7f at York last time, but should he replicate the form of his penultimate run, when second over the extended 7f at this track, the five-year-old could be hard to beat from a nice draw. Aphelios won the aforementioned York contest, but he must defy a 5lb rise and a tricky draw on this occasion, while similar comments apply to Revich.
Prediction : 1st Percys Lad 2nd Aphelios 3rd Revich

DREAMS ADOZEN made a mockery of the opposition when absolutely bolting up over the extended 1m 6f at this venue last time and she looks to have every chance of defying a 6lb rise from the handicapper. Charlie Johnston's charge is likely to be hard to peg back from the front, while stablemate and last-time-out winner Capital Theory is feared most bidding to defy a 5lb rise for his win over 1m 5f at Ayr. Zealandia completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Dreams Adozen 2nd Capital Theory 3rd Zealandia

Everything looks perfect for GENTLE ELLEN to follow up her win over 6f at Hamilton last time where David and Nicola Barron's charge scored more cosily than the neck winning distance might suggest. The four-year-old has been raised just 2lb for that win and she is well drawn to get involved once more. Mawada should pose the biggest questions to the selection after being given a chance by the handicapper, while Alexa's Princess shouldn't be ruled out.
Prediction : 1st Gentle Ellen 2nd Mawada 3rd Alexas Princess

GLENDOWN was caught too far back at Hamilton last time but Tim Easterby's charge, who won over C&D from 6lb lower on his penultimate outing, could bounce straight back returned here. Apache Star continues to run well and is a leading candidate having been narrowly denied at Nottingham 10 days ago. Others to note include Notre Maison and the class-dropping Parisiac.
Prediction : 1st Glendown 2nd Apache Star 3rd Notre Maison

There would be few more deserving than Wade's Magic, who has hit the woodwork on three of his last four starts, but preference is for KATS BOB. Having been far from disgraced in the Ayr Bronze Cup last month, Iain Jardine's charge got back on track with a narrow success at Newcastle last time. Brandon Wilkie's 7lb claim would appear to be a big help and, kept to a similar level, this looks a good opportunity to follow up. Slingsbytoo heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Kats Bob 2nd Wades Magic 3rd Slingsbytoo