Chester

Tomorrow, May 7, 2025FlatClass 37f

A double-figure draw is typically disadvantageous round here, particularly at up to 1m, but PEARL EYE, like the last two winners of this handicap, is taken to prevail from stall 12. He has admittedly become a shade inconsistent but his three previous spins round here all resulted in good efforts and he'll have strong claims granted a reproduction of the form he showed at Doncaster in March. Thunder Blue is feared most but cases can also be made for Boardman, Intervention and Liamarty Dreams.

  • Pearl Eye
  • Thunder Blue
  • Boardman
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
  • 6. Monsieur Fudge
    J: David EganT: George Scott
    F: 3/248-1
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    86
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Went the wrong way following an encouraging second on belated reappearance at Salisbury last term but, having been gelded during the autumn, he took a step forward in first-time blinkers when making all in 7f Catterick novice last month. Much more on his plate now back in handicap company, though.
  • 9. The Turpinator
    J: Oliver StammersT: Grant Tuer
    F: 4810690-1
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    85
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Successful at Pontefract on second run of 2024 campaign and made a winning reappearance this time round, getting on top close home in a 6f Newcastle handicap last month. 2 lb nudge fair enough and return to this trip looks a good move, so there is certainly cause for optimism.
  • 2. Thunder Blue
    J: Saffie OsborneT: Jamie Osborne
    F: 49913256-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    88
    Days Since Last Run:
    194
    Verdict
    Made it third time lucky for this yard when landing a 6f Wolverhampton handicap last summer and followed that with solid efforts in defeat at Ascot and Newcastle (both 6f). Seemingly unsuited by testing conditions on final run of 2024 and could have a part to play from the rail draw if raring to go.
  • 5. Farasi Lane
    J: Hollie DoyleT: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
    F: 3749-4286
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    87
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Winless since striking at Kempton last spring but now 2 lb below that mark and has subsequently acquitted himself well on a number of occasions, not least when going close in the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton in March. Well-drawn for his first visit to the Roodee and makes some each-way appeal.
  • 4. Spirit Genie
    J: George WoodT: Jennie Candlish
    F: 106817-05
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-9
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    88
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Proved better than ever last year, winning 3 times, including over this C&D last May. Bettered reappearance effort (things didn't go his way on that occasion) when fifth at Musselburgh but he could do with some rain (has won once on good but appears to be ideally suited by slower ground).
  • 11. Billyb
    J: P. J. McDonaldT: Craig Lidster
    F: 51203528-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    83
    Days Since Last Run:
    139
    Verdict
    Off the mark at second attempt for this yard at Beverley last June and then found just one too good in the Carlisle Bell. Also placed twice on the AW during the winter but lack of a recent run is a worry (his record when fresh isn't great) and he remains 7 lb above that winning mark at Beverley.
  • 10. Boardman
    J: David AllanT: Tim Easterby
    F: 66520003-
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    85
    Days Since Last Run:
    222
    Verdict
    It's been a while since he last got his head in front (winless since scoring over 7.5f here 2 years ago) but he has slipped to an attractive mark and this is his time of year (all 8 career wins gained in the months of April or May). Could easily have a say if fully tuned-up following 7 months off.
  • 14. Intervention
    J: Alistair RawlinsonT: Michael Appleby
    F: 76-443143
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    82
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Strike rate on turf is hardly compelling (1-31) but he's pretty consistent on the whole and followed his all-the-way 7f success on polytrack at Lingfield in March with a creditable fourth of 10 back on grass from an unfavourable draw at Pontefract (5f, good). Well-drawn this time and he's a player.
  • 12. Liamarty Dreams
    J: Sam JamesT: K. R. Burke
    F: 15980-400
    Price History:
    12.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    83
    Days Since Last Run:
    38
    Verdict
    Winner here back in 2022 and good start to last season when landing back-to-back 7f handicaps at Doncaster and Muuselburgh. Didn't shape badly back from 6 months off at Newcastle in January and, though well held next 2 starts, he'll be a threat if the first-time cheekpieces have the desired effect.
  • 3. Paws For Thought
    J: Charlie MaggsT: Donald McCain
    F: 86124109-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-9
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    88
    Days Since Last Run:
    214
    Verdict
    Registered third C&D success (and fifth overall at Chester) on heavy ground in September (also effective on good but ideally wouldn't it faster). Not in the same form next 2 starts, though, and while he has gone well when fresh in the past, stall 14 is hardly ideal for one that likes to go forward.
  • 7. Koy Koy
    J: Billy LoughnaneT: George Boughey
    F: 50512P7-9
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    86
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Successful at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in November (dead-heated but subsequently awarded the race outright) and good second over the same C&D later that month. On the downside, his form has dipped since and he hasn't won on turf for the best part of 3 years.
  • 13. Supreme King
    J: Rossa RyanT: David Evans
    F: 714-62126
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    83
    Days Since Last Run:
    16
    Verdict
    Hit the target at Doncaster last May and had paid his way on the AW in recent months, winning twice over 6f at Lingfield and Kempton during the winter. Conversely, the return to this trip didn't appear to work in his favour back at Kempton last time and it's probably best to look elsewhere.
  • 1. Pearl Eye
    J: Jason WatsonT: Darryll Holland
    F: 58265-419
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-9
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    88
    Days Since Last Run:
    25
    Verdict
    Spring Mile winner at Doncaster (1m, good) in March (second past the post but subsequently promoted) before finishing nearer last than first off this 4 lb higher mark at Newbury. Needs to bounce back but the fact that he has performed well on each of his 3 previous visits to this track augurs well.
  • 8. Probe
    J: Kieran O'NeillT: Jennie Candlish
    F: 00916/606
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    86
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Didn't shape badly when returning from a lengthy absence at Wolverhampton in March but below par both subsequent starts and others make more appeal.
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