Chester
Tomorrow, May 7, 2025FlatClass 11m4f
Verdict
Verdict
Aidan O'Brien's LAMBOURN resumed with a fine running-on second to stablemate Delacroix in Leopardstown's Ballysax Stakes and can continue his yard's fine record in this Group 3 now his stamina is unlocked more. Square d'Alboni ended last term with an emphatic victory in a Chantilly listed event and rates a big threat though, while Furthur, Lazy Griff and Pinhole all look open to further progress and can have a say too in an intriguing Chester Vase.
Lambourn
Square Dalboni
Furthur
1m4f Grp3
1m4f Grp3
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 4. LambournJ: Ryan MooreT: Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 115-2
- Price History:
- 2.75
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
VerdictSon of Australia landed Killarney novice and listed event in Craon last summer (both at 1m) before resuming his progress with an excellent second of 7 to stablemate Delacroix in Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown (10f, good) last month. A big player with this longer trip also a plus. - 7. Square DalboniJ: Hector CrouchT: Ralph BeckettF: 9111-
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 193
VerdictZarak gelding proved highly progressive at 2yrs, completing his hat-trick in fine style when making all in 9f listed race at Chantilly (heavy) in October. The form pick. 
1. ConvergentJ: Sam JamesT: K. R. BurkeF: 1-1- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictSon of Fascinating Rock has looked a good prospect in going 2-2 in novices at Redcar, easily landing the odds in 1m2f event on his seasonal return. One to consider on his first go over 1m4f.
6. PinholeJ: Rossa RyanT: Ralph BeckettF: 51-- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 144
VerdictFrankel colt built on debut promise (for Sir Michael Stoute) when easily taking 1m novice at Southwell in December. Open to lots more progress now upped in trip. Interesting prospect.
8. ThriceJ: William BuickT: Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 314-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 200
VerdictWootton Bassett colt got off the mark in 7f Listowel maiden in September and advanced his form when 3¾ lengths fourth of 6 in Eyrefield Stakes at Leopardstown (9f, soft) following month. This demands more but he shouldn't be underestimated for top yard.- 3. FurthurJ: Jason WatsonT: Andrew BaldingF: 72-1
- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictPlenty about this Waldgeist colt physically and he has improved a chunk with each of his three runs, readily getting off the mark in 11f Newbury maiden 25 days ago. Longer trip will suit and he can make his presence felt. 
5. Lazy GriffJ: Joe FanningT: Charlie JohnstonF: 20131-- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 228
VerdictProtectionist colt made up into a useful juvenile, bagging his second success when making all in Prix de Conde at Chantilly (9f, good) in September. Holds solid form claims on his seasonal return.
2. Faire La NoubaJ: Dougie CostelloT: John F. O'Neill, IrelandF: 000807-- Price History:
- 201.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 230
VerdictModest Irish maiden who came in a below-par seventh of 14 in 1m nursery at Naas in September. Faces a very stiff task here.- Unnamed Favourite
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