UK Horse Racing Tips: Chester

CHAMPION ISLAND comfortably got off the mark on his first go over 7f at Chelmsford last time out and a mark of 77 for his nursery debut looks manageable. A determined winner over shorter at Newcastle most recently, Sir Albert must enter calculations for in-form connections. Steel Drum produced a career-best effort when second at Kempton and can continue to go the right way.
Prediction : 1st Champion Island 2nd Sir Albert 3rd Steel Drum

CALICO BLUE improved from his first to his second start to score comfortably over C&D and a 6lb penalty for that success may not be enough to prevent him from going in again. A promising fourth, despite a tardy start, on debut at Redcar in May, Blazing is open to improvement, along with Baybe Driver, who wasn't disgraced when third over 5f at Goodwood.
Prediction : 1st Calico Blue 2nd Blazing 3rd Baybe Driver

Slight preference is for MAYDAY MALONE, who deservedly broke the maiden when holding on to score over 7f here last month. A 3lb rise could prove lenient and going up slightly in distance should not inconvenience him as he looks to see off recent C&D winner Vixey and old rival Miami Matrix, who got the better of him over track and trip last month. The consistent White Crown Star cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Mayday Malone 2nd Vixey 3rd Miami Matrix

Princess Rascal opened her account at Salisbury in May, but reopposing runner-up CLUB CLASS could reverse the placings on the revised terms. James Fanshawe's filly enjoys a 7lb pull with the daughter of Pinatubo and a breakthrough victory may be in the offing. Brielle and turf debutant Miss Herschel both look capable of scoring at this level and add further spice to the mix.
Prediction : 1st Club Class 2nd Princess Rascal 3rd Brielle

PATAGONIA GIRL continued her progression when completing a double over C&D in ready fashion. A 5lb higher mark for Hugo Palmer's filly looks workable and further glory could be imminent. Stablemate Grey Cuban filled the runner-up berth over track and trip last month, but a 2lb rise demands more from the four-year-old. With that in mind, a bigger threat may emerge from Epsom runner-up Dream Harder.
Prediction : 1st Patagonia Girl 2nd Dream Harder 3rd Grey Cuban

Abbey Heights has struck in two of his last three outings and is likely to have his supporters, but with both victories coming on the all-weather and an awkward draw in stall seven, it may be best to side with NAZRON. Ivan Furtado's four-year-old was just touched off in a stronger event at this venue last month and the assessor might have let him off lightly with just a 2lb rise. With a similar performance, he will prove tough to beat. Maharajas Express is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Nazron 2nd Abbey Heights 3rd Maharajas Express

PETRA CELERA failed to supplement her Wolverhampton success when filling the runner-up spot at Leicester, but that was still a fair effort. The daughter of Inns Of Court is well drawn in stall two and she can continue her progression. Mrbluesky recorded his first career victory at Newcastle in February and as long as Richard Fahey's three-year-old can transfer that form to turf, he could have a say. Of the remainder, Winter Crown makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Petra Celera 2nd Mrbluesky 3rd Winter Crown