Chester
Tomorrow, May 9, 2025FlatClass 27f
Verdict
Verdict
Plenty are in with a shout but this could go the way of NEVER SO BRAVE who can boast a C&D win and appeals as a likely improver this season now starting out for the in-form Andrew Balding team. The handily-weighted Two Tempting heads the list of dangers, although the likes of Gorak, Divine Libra, Cracking Gold and Yanifer all warrant plenty of respect too.
Never So Brave
Two Tempting
Gorak
7f Hcap
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 2. Never So BraveJ: Oisin MurphyT: Andrew BaldingF: 22/116720-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 217
VerdictC&D winner last May and took his form up a notch when second in 7f handicap at Chelmsford City in August for Sir Michael Stoute. Resumes for in-form new yard with more to offer in 2025. Interesting. 
5. Divine LibraJ: Ryan MooreT: Charles HillsF: 1360820-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictCourse winner last May who reappeaared with a solid sixth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Can make his presence felt.- 4. Two TemptingJ: Rob HornbyT: Jonathan PortmanF: 18710-504
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictEnjoyed a fine 2024, winning 5 times at around 1m, and comes here on the back of a good fourth of 14 in handicap at Newbury (8f, good) 27 days ago. Expected to be bang there eased 1 lb. 
7. YaniferJ: Oisin McSweeneyT: Harriet BethellF: 0/3752158-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 224
VerdictLikeable sort scored here last August and largely in good form later in 2024. Has gone well fresh so needs considering on his seasonal return.
9. PersuasionJ: Connor BeasleyT: David & Nicola BarronF: 233100-71- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictResumed winning ways in 9-runner handicap at Musselburgh (7f, good) 20 days ago. Up 4 lb but can't be ruled out.- 3. GorakJ: Callum ShepherdT: Charlie FellowesF: 4200330-2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictWinless in 2024 but produced some fine efforts in defeat and returned with a very good second of 10 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up once more. 
10. Kindest NationJ: Richard KingscoteT: Hugo PalmerF: 87531146-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 201
VerdictOn the up last autumn when visored, scoring over 7f here, and not disgraced given her poor draw when sixth in listed race at Longchamp (7f) final start. Considered.
8. Transcending GloryJ: Tom MarquandT: John Patrick Murtagh, IrelandF: 52/126195-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 222
VerdictUseful Irish gelding was a dual 6f/7f winner in 2024 but he ended the season rather out of sorts. Still much respected after a break though with his yard among the winners.
6. Cracking GoldJ: David ProbertT: Clive CoxF: 2404-2310- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictKeen-going sort resumed winning ways at Southwell (1m) in March but not seen to best effect (got no cover) when 11th in 1m Newcastle handicap three weeks ago. Worth another chance.
13. Cheshire DancerJ: Connor PlanasT: Hugo PalmerF: 2/2614726-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 232
VerdictScored at Newcastle last June and in good form after until just sixth of 7 in handicap at Ayr (10f) in September. Has gone well when fresh though so possibilities.
12. Spirit GenieJ: George WoodT: Jennie CandlishF: 06817-057- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 2
VerdictCourse winner who got back on track when fifth of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f, good) 26 days ago. Only respectable effort here 2 days ago.
15. Partisan HeroJ: Warren FentimanT: David LoughnaneF: 0/22-33112- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 7-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictIs enjoying an excellent season, scoring at Kempton and Pontefract, before a good second of 7 back at Pontefract (8f, good) 9 days ago. This game sort can go well again despite being 3 lb "wrong" in the weights.
11. Pearl EyeJ: Mason PaetelT: Darryll HollandF: 8265-4195- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 2
VerdictSpring Mile winner at Doncaster (second past post but subsequently promoted) in March but only ninth in 1m Newbury handicap following month. Creditable fifth of 13 here 2 days ago, and needs a bit more.
1. TarkhanJ: Saffie OsborneT: Jamie OsborneF: 15331113-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 180
VerdictUseful performer who completed a hat-trick in Munich listed event (6.5f) in October. Solid third in Group 2 at Milan on final start for Roland Dzubasz so can't be dismissed on his UK/stable debut.
14. YermanthereJ: Duran FentimanT: Tim EasterbyF: 0981600-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictCapitalised on a reduced mark at Carlisle (7f) last August and wasn't disgraced on his return from 6 months off when sixth in 1m Ripon handicap 22 days ago. No forlorn hope.- Unnamed Favourite
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