UK Horse Racing Tips: Chester

Asuka has made up for lost time after a lengthy spell on the sidelines and arrives seeking a hat-trick following his handicap debut success at Thirsk. A 3lb rise may underestimate George Boughey's charge but the value may lie with RHOSCOLYN. The only time he has had his ideal conditions this season was when the eight-year-old suffered a luckless run at Epsom and the recent rain, combined with the handicapper giving him a real chance, makes David O'Meara's gelding very interesting. Two Tempting and Five Ways are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Rhoscolyn 2nd Asuka 3rd Two Tempting

2025 Derby runner-up LAZY GRIFF has the perfect opportunity to gain a confidence-boosting success after a disappointing effort in the Goodwood Cup. Prior to that, he had won at this level in the Coral Marathon at Sandown where he got the better of the reopposing Lady Vivian. By The Book chased home the evergreen Al Aasy at Beverley and has to enter calculations, while it will be interesting to see what the market makes of Fantasy World.
Prediction : 1st Lazy Griff 2nd By The Book 3rd Lady Vivian

BATED BENEVOLENCE's only defeat in three starts came in the Albany at Royal Ascot and that experience clearly did her no harm at Wolverhampton when successfully giving 4lb to a subsequent winner. She can take another step forward and strike at the main expense of Nicely, who drops in class after tackling a Group 3 at Deauville at the start of the month. The Can Can Queen and Kentucky Rain appear best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Bated Benevolence 2nd Nicely 3rd The Can Can Queen

There was plenty of encouragement to be taken from MOLLISHA's close-up third when making her debut over 6f at Newcastle and she looks the one to beat. A drop to the minimum distance shouldn't inconvenience the Sands Of Mali filly and her experience could prove crucial against the newcomers. Karl Burke has enjoyed a fantastic season with his juveniles, so Angel Ceecee warrants a market check, along with fellow debutant Ivory Moon.
Prediction : 1st Mollisha 2nd Angel Ceecee 3rd Ivory Moon

Alfa Duplicate arrives on the back of a good second at Doncaster and she's likely to prove popular given her plum draw. However, a 2lb nudge up in the ratings and rise in class does demand more of her, with HENRYTHENATE edging the vote. Patrick Morris' gelding finished a never-nearer fourth over C&D last month and softer ground conditions may make this less tactical. U S S Charleston completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Henrythenate 2nd Alfa Duplicate 3rd U S S Charleston

As ever at Chester, the temptation is to focus on those drawn low. Cases can be stated for the likes of Wolverhampton scorer American Style, Fortification and Rosenpur. The latter only went up 1lb for his Redcar success and he could be the pick of that bunch on these terms. However, STATION X, who won on his only previous visit to the Roodee in June, will be suited by any rain that hits the course looks worth chancing with conditions to suit.
Prediction : 1st Station X 2nd Rosenpur 3rd American Style

Cranachan has shaped as if stepping up in trip will suit, despite his pedigree suggesting otherwise. Strong support in the betting would be dangerous to ignore. Nevertheless, this is likely to be a stamina-sapping event and the class-dropping ST MAWES could be a safer choice. A dual winner over 2m on the all-weather, Greorge Scott's ground-versatile four-year-old has less to prove and and appeals reunited with Billy Loughnane. Previous course winner Dino Bellagio also warrants close inspection.
Prediction : 1st St Mawes 2nd Cranachan 3rd Dino Bellagio