UK Horse Racing Tips: Chester

Sir Michael Stoute's Wiltshire Lad was slowly away on his Doncaster debut before finishing fourth and can be expected to find some improvement for the experience, but he may have to settle for a place if SEAGOLAZO gets a clear run. The son of Havana Grey lost ground after being hampered by a loose horse at Haydock before running on into third and deserves a change of luck. The rest look evenly matched, with Matharu appearing best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Seagolazo 2nd Wiltshire Lad 3rd Matharu

Lincoln Rockstar was a very easy winner at Leicester last time out when strolling home by six lengths, but the handicapper has reacted to that win with an added 8lb and he may not find life as easy off his new mark in better company. Naturalia is consistent but might have to settle for another place off her current rating, leaving GREY FABLE as the pick. A comfortable C&D winner last time out he has only been upped 4lb which could underestimate his abilities.
Prediction : 1st Grey Fable 2nd Lincoln Rockstar 3rd Naturalia

EVOCATIVE SPARK has become frustrating with his five top three finishes recently, but he appears to have plenty in his favour. Two wins and three places at Chester prove he handles the track better than most, while a pair of victories over this trip ticks another box. He could prove hard to beat if running to form, and his last success was off this mark. Vince Le Prince ran well when third at Thirsk and could be his biggest rival, while Island Native is another to consider dropping back in trip.
Prediction : 1st Evocative Spark 2nd Vince Le Prince 3rd Island Native

WARM SPELL made his handicap bow in a competitive sprint when fifth at Newmarket in May. Gelded since, Roger Varian's charge has plenty of scope for further progress. Balon D'or and Eye Of Dubai filled the places over C&D a fortnight ago, though the latter was compromised by a high draw on that occasion and may well turn the tables, while Matters Most and Action Point are both worthy of a second glance.
Prediction : 1st Warm Spell 2nd Eye Of Dubai 3rd Balon Dor

ECCLESIASTICAL led for most of the way when fourth over course and distance last time. The handicapper has taken a chance dropping Tristan Davidson's sprinter 2lb and a bold bid is expected. Secret Mistral has placed in both outings since winning at Haydock in June with Habooba well beaten on that occasion, but the latter has subsequently scored on the all-weather, while Lotus Rose ran well for third at Beverley and warrants respect.
Prediction : 1st Ecclesiastical 2nd Secret Mistral 3rd Habooba

Veteran Hyperfocus has rolled back the years with successive course wins but although he loves this track, he's never won over the minimum trip here and looks vulnerable after a 3lb rise. The Thames Boatman is a viable alternative on the back of a career-best win at Chelmsford, but a stall 2 draw provides a good opportunity for DICKIEBURD, who got no sort of run from a wider berth here last time having previously been chinned by Hyperfocus over slightly further.
Prediction : 1st Dickieburd 2nd The Thames Boatman 3rd Hyperfocus

Grey Cuban produced a career-best effort to edge out previous track winner Dream Harder over C&D and may have sufficient improvement in him to confirm the form if the latter takes up this engagement after running at Yarmouth on Thursday. The potential fly in the ointment, however, is Sir Michael Stoute's well-bred handicap debutant MORE THUNDER who was a Nottingham maiden winner before taking a step forward when a close up third in a Newmarket novice event. Theoryofeverything completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st More Thunder 2nd Grey Cuban 3rd Theoryofeverything