UK Horse Racing Tips: Chester

Given a break since scoring comfortably on debut at Newmarket in June, BURRITO is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming, and he can follow up under a 7lb penalty. A maiden through four starts, but a creditable third at Goodwood last time out, Hillbridge is a key player, along with Marama and newcomer Watts To Freedom, who is a stablemate of the selection.
Prediction : 1st Burrito 2nd Hillbridge 3rd Watts To Freedom

CLAIM TO GLORY may have disappointed on his most recent outing, but he is better judged on his penultimate start when successful at Wolverhampton, where he was prominent throughout over further. A good draw in stall four will give him every chance to employ those tactics around here, and the son of Aclaim is narrowly preferred to Groundsman and Dr T H G, who ran a career best when third at Epsom last month.
Prediction : 1st Claim To Glory 2nd Dr T H G 3rd Groundsman

On his final day in the saddle, jockey Franny Norton looks to have been found an ideal opportunity aboard RANEENN, who drops in class after running a respectable race over C&D last month. A winner at Yarmouth on debut, William Haggas' charge may have too much for Connie's Way, as well as Radio Star, who is likely to improve for the step up in trip.
Prediction : 1st Raneenn 2nd Radio Star 3rd Connies Way

Balon D'or has to be of interest following his victory here three weeks ago and his rider's claim largely negates a 4lb rise. That said, preference is for SOUTH PARADE, who has made the frame on both starts since winning at Thirsk last month and the progressive three-year-old may have more to offer. Smooth Silesie has won three of her last four starts and is another with strong form claims.
Prediction : 1st South Parade 2nd Balon Dor 3rd Smooth Silesie

VINTAGE CLARETS has not been disgraced in some competitive handicaps this season and arrives here 7lb lower than when half-a-length third over course and distance in May. With that in mind, he edges preference over Roman Dragon, who was a short-head second over 6f here three weeks ago. Almaty Star's form this month suggests that he is likely to be in the mix, while Night On Earth and Secret Mistral complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Vintage Clarets 2nd Roman Dragon 3rd Almaty Star

CORSICAN CAPER looks to be still improving given the ease of last week's success here. This shorter distance is not a problem and Kevin Frost's inmate should go close in an open affair. Course regular Dreams Adozen looks likely to have a say in proceedings once again, while Small Fry has won two of his last three starts and is another to consider, despite a 5lb rise for winning in good style at Epsom latest.
Prediction : 1st Corsican Caper 2nd Dreams Adozen 3rd Small Fry

The retiring Franny Norton will be hoping to bow out with a winning ride and he partnered QITAAL when the gelding finished third over course and distance back in July. 3lb lower and dropping down a grade, he looks to have every chance. A recent third at Haydock, Mr Swivell is worth another try over this longer trip and can get involved, while Bushfire is potentially well treated.
Prediction : 1st Qitaal 2nd Mr Swivell 3rd Bushfire