UK Horse Racing Tips: Chester

Although unable to justify favouritism on his Leicester debut, EIGHTH IMMORTAL shaped with real encouragement in second. The third has won since to give the form a boost and with the drop to 6f promising to suit, he is fancied to go one place better. Maximus Meridius also struck the woodwork on his first start and ought to be dangerous if the quicker ground isn't an issue, and don't rule out Sydney Carton because he was out of his depth in the Chesham.
Prediction : 1st Eighth Immortal 2nd Maximus Meridius 3rd Sydney Carton

The form figure suggests CROWNRIGHT took a backward step last time, but that couldn't be further from the truth because it was a really solid effort to finish ninth in the Sandringham. She's seemingly bumped into a few throughout her fledgling career so far but this, on paper at least, looks a fine opportunity. Yarmouth runner-up Summerson is probably the main threat, but it wasn't a bad novice event that Brighton Beach contested on her debut so she's no forlorn hope.
Prediction : 1st Crownright 2nd Summerson 3rd Brighton Beach

All of these know how to win and are likely to have more to offer now pitched into a nursery, but perhaps previous Chester experience can allow DONEGAL ROSE to come out on top. Hugo Palmer's filly left it late to score over the extended 5f here in May so is sure to appreciate a step up in trip, while being drawn in stall one is no bad thing either. King's Prize was out of her depth in the Albany but should be more than capable at this level, as should Doncaster scorer Cash Cove.
Prediction : 1st Donegal Rose 2nd Kings Prize 3rd Cash Cove

INFRAAD is back from a break having easily landed a novice race at Pontefract back in April. He barely broke sweat on that occasion so the Great Voltigeur entrant could prove ahead of the assessor now handicapping. Gonna Fly is another novice winner to keep a close eye on, while Hugo Palmer has won three of the last four renewals and his C&D winner Patagonia Girl is preferred to stable companion Nolton Cross.
Prediction : 1st Infraad 2nd Gonna Fly 3rd Patagonia Girl

RAN AMOK could prove the one to side with in an open sprint. The four-year-old arrives on the back of two creditable efforts in defeat and a repeat of his latest third at Doncaster may prove sufficient. Although Aces Wild is bidding for a hat-trick up in class, he could still have a say in proceedings and makes more appeal than last year's winner Rosenpur, who has had no luck with the draw.
Prediction : 1st Ran Amok 2nd Aces Wild 3rd Rosenpur

Southwell runner-up Alfa Whiteburd has to be of interest racing off a 6lb lower mark back on turf. Placed in all three starts in maiden company, Imelda could be in the mix on her handicap debut, but a chance is taken on BERKSHIRE BOOM. Andrew Balding's charge finished third on unsuitably soft ground at this venue last time and that points to a big effort here with conditions more in his favour.
Prediction : 1st Berkshire Boom 2nd Alfa Whiteburd 3rd Imelda

EL PINTO started the year racing off a much higher mark. Third at Carlisle last time, the handicapper has taken a chance dropping him a further 2lb and Chris Kellett's charge may edge affairs. A case can be made for Kings Merchant back over this longer trip after going close over 6f at Doncaster, while Pearly Squirrel could prove competitive with Ashley Lewis' 5lb allowance in her favour.
Prediction : 1st El Pinto 2nd Kings Merchant 3rd Pearly Squirrel