UK Horse Racing Tips: Chester

Andrew Balding's string often improve for their initial experience and Noble Phoenix, who showed promise on his debut last month, could follow suit. However, SIR PETER FOSSICK sets the standard with an official rating of 81. Runner-up on two of his three starts, the Footstepsinthesand colt should handle testing conditions and any further progress can see him open his account. Rock Diva is noted, while the step up to 7f should suit Maldevious and she should not be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st Sir Peter Fossick 2nd Noble Phoenix 3rd Rock Diva

La Yakel landed a handicap in similar conditions at Hamilton last time out and although this requires more, he must be respected. The ground might have been different when AL QAREEM defeated Bluestocking in this 12 months ago, but he will have no problem handling the heavy going and he looks the one beat now eased in class. Iron Lion struggled in the Ebor three weeks ago but he had been progressing nicely prior to that effort, and it would come as no surprise to see him outrun his odds.
Prediction : 1st Al Qareem 2nd La Yakel 3rd Iron Lion

The front-running Emiyn was second to Tashkhan in the corresponding event last year and both can be expected to go well once more, but a chance is taken on ROBERTO ESCOBARR. The son of Galileo has faced some tough assignments this campaign but now returned to handicap on ground that will suit, he has been given a real chance by the assessor. Irish raider Vera Verto appeals as a likely candidate too, while Spirit Mixer would appear to hold every chance if handling the underfoot conditions.
Prediction : 1st Roberto Escobarr 2nd Emiyn 3rd Tashkhan

INVINCIBLE SONG got off the mark in a similar event over 5f at Ripon last month and a 6lb rise for that success may not be enough to stop her from following up. Invincible Annice also arrives here on the back of a victory and Karl Burke's filly should not be underestimated, while the unexposed Kodibeat and Havana Gila are others who merit a place on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Invincible Song 2nd Invincible Annice 3rd Kodibeat

PADDY THE SQUIRE was only narrowly denied when returning from a lengthy break over 1m1f at Hamilton a month ago and that form has been boosted with the winner scoring again subsequently. With that in mind, the four-year-old has to be of interest off just a 2lb higher mark. Maghlaak has been running well in defeat of late and should not be underestimated, along with Stressfree and City Streak.
Prediction : 1st Paddy The Squire 2nd Maghlaak 3rd Stressfree

Yermanthere has to be noted having scored at Carlisle last time, but a 4lb rise will make life tougher for him here. As a result, preference is for TRANSITIONING, who won a similar event over course and distance when last seen in July and the unexposed three-year-old may have more improvement left to come. Phoenix Passion is another progressive type to consider and he was only beaten a length despite finishing fifth on his most recent outing at Kempton.
Prediction : 1st Transitioning 2nd Phoenix Passion 3rd Yermanthere

Irish raider GREY FABLE has developed quite the love affair with the Roudee since joining new connections, and a 5lb rise for his most recent success over C&D could prove lenient as he looks to land the hat-trick. Narrowly denied over further at Goodwood last time out, Ithaca's Arrow can give him the most to think about, along with the consistent Clansman and Haydock second Furzig.
Prediction : 1st Grey Fable 2nd Ithacas Arrow 3rd Furzig

A highly progressive sort throughout the summer, NIGHT BREEZE has run creditably on the all-weather on his last two starts, but he should be suited by returning to grass on this occasion. As long as he handles the heavy ground, Ian William's charge may have too much for the hat-trick-seeking It's All About You and Dreams Adozen, who led for a long way before fading into second over 2m here last month.
Prediction : 1st Night Breeze 2nd Its All About You 3rd Dreams Adozen