The Brigadier Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Chester 1.30 The day’s terrestrial action kicks off with a 7 1/2F class 2 handicap with a field of thirteen. There are plenty of course specialists on show with last year’s comfortable 3L winner Revich back to defend his title off of a mark 3lb higher now. He’s shown very little in two starts this season but more can be expected here. Another course specialist is Boardman who like Revich has won three of his 9 starts here but is drawn out wide today which is hardly ideal. William Buick’s mount Dancing Magic is another with claims although he remains a maiden after twelve starts. There may be an outsider who looks value here in the Ruth Carr trained Fools Rush In. He was having his first run for Carr, having joined from Jim Goldie and also since a wind operation when finishing a tailed last of thirteen on very heavy ground at Ripon over 6F on his re-appearance. If we can forget that run, for which he’s been dropped 2lb we have a horse who’s won three of his 9 starts here , is well drawn in box 4 and can race off the lowest handicap mark of his career some 16lb, 18lb and 9lb lower than his three victories at the Roodee. At a big price he can be backed each way with an additional place. FOOLS RUSH IN 1 point each way @ 16/1 bet365 1/5th 1234 Ascot 1.50 ITV show the opener from Ascot which is a competitive 7F three year old handicap with six going to post, all of whom have chances. Anyone watching the bottom weight American Bay’s last run at Newbury will want to be with Harry Charlton’s chestnut who was in a pocket and flew when extricated to finish a 2L fourth to Teraabb. Off of the same mark he can run a big race whilst the Andrew Balding handicap debutant Arctic Thunder is also worth a saver. His latest run which came at Kempton in February has been subsequently boosted by the winner and runner up Notable Speech and Cuban Tiger winning in good company since. That pair are now rated 121 and 98 respectively so the initial mark for Balding’s runner of 87 could be on the light side. AMERICAN BAY 1 point win @ 5/1 bet365 ARCTIC THUNDER 1 point win @ 7/1 bet365 Chester 2.05 Seven line up for this 1M 4 1/2F three year old maiden. Aidan O’Brien saddles his Ephesus, a King Edward VII Stakes entry at Royal Ascot who showed up well when third at Dundalk (beaten 2 3/4L) on his debut when the O’Brien second string. I’m not really sure that he deserves to be favourite here with the Roger Varian trained Mr Hampstead having shown more in his two starts including at Newbury in April when fourth of ten in a Newbury novice stakes (fifth Sam Hawkins has won since) beaten 2 1/4L. This Amo Racing owned colt also has some fancy entries including the English and Irish Derby and he can open his account at the third time of asking under David Egan. MR HAMPSTEAD 1 point win @ 5/2 bet365 Chester 2.35 A 1M 2 1/2f class 2 handicap is next up with a field of nine. The two Sheikh Obaid runners Bolster, trained by Karl Burke and Botanical, trained by Roger Varian are handicappers very much on the upgrade but both may prefer more juice in the ground and for that reason I’m siding with the William Buick ridden Box To Box. Hugo Palmer’s five year old has an excellent record here which reads 116121 and comes here fit from a winter campaign in Bahrain in which he was placed in three valuable handicaps. Drawn in stall 2 he can be prominent throughout and score. BOX TO BOX 1 point each way @ 8/1 bet365 1/5th 123 Chester 3.05 Nine declarations run in the 1M 2 1/2F Group 2 Huxley Stakes. The highest rated in the field is the John & Thady Gosden trained Israr who will strip fitter for his third in the Gordon Richards Stakes at Sandown a fortnight ago and has to be a player here. The ground is surely too fast for the Karl Burke runner Royal Rhyme who was pulled out on a similar surface at Newmarket Craven meeting and he is easily dismissed. The most interesting runner is surely the Sir Michael Stoute trained Passenger who could be in for a fruitful season. A winner first time out last season in the Wood Ditton, he was an eye catcher in the Dante before flopping in the Epsom Derby. Maybe that was a race too soon in his development and following a break he looked good again when winning the Group 3 Winter Hill Stakes at Windsor last August. Stoute has a great knack with his class older horses and it would be no shock to see this Flaxman Stables owned colt take this under Richard Kingscote. PASSENGER 1 point win @ 11/4 BetVictor Chester 3.40 A maximum field of seventeen line up for the 2M 2 1/2F Chester Cup, the feature race of the day. As one would expect it’s a wide open renewal with luck and track position playing a major part. Andrew Balding saddles two interesting runners who can both play a part in the finish. Bottom weight Grand Providence is the usual mount for Hayley Turner and she again takes the ride breaking from stall 12. He’ll certainly strip fitter for his recant re-appearance third at Newbury. Balding’s other runner and the mount of Oisin Murphy is Aztec Empire who exits from stall 4 and has been gelded since last seen back in September. He was a leading fancy for this race a year ago but was pulled out on account of the soft ground that time and with conditions very much in his favour he’s my idea of the winner. If you fancy him then it makes sense to have a small stakes saver on Kevin Ryan’s Forza Orta who beat Aztec Empire by a neck in a 2M handicap on fast ground at the Ebor meeting and there is now a one pound swing in favour of the latter. Cases can be made for plenty of others but it’s Aztec Empire with a saver on Forza Orta for me. AZTEC EMPIRE 1 point each way @ 7/1 bet365 1/5th 12345 FORZA ORTA 1/2 point each way @ 16/1 bet365 1/5th12345 azzybear, black rabbit, Tedthewolf and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black rabbit Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 (edited) Zanndadbad 3 40 Chs/ 1//40th of a pt ew 16/1 - 3rd The Big Board 3 30 Asc/ 1/40th of a pt ew 16/1 The Smiling Wolf 4 35 Asc/ 1/40th of a pt ew 40/1 P/L = +176.80pts Edited May 11 by black rabbit LEE-GRAYS, The Brigadier, Brahmin and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striker Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 5.50 Cork-Volatile Analyst Like the booking of Chris Hayes Each Way [5 places], currently 20-1 black rabbit, The Brigadier, The Equaliser and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Doyen Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Ch 1.30 Island Native. 12/1 As 4.35 Boyfriend. 14/1 The Ice Phoenix. 11/1 All three are 4 places. The Brigadier, The Equaliser and Brahmin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxie Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 1.30 Chester - Fools Rush In. 18/1 each way, 4 places. Paddy Brahmin, The Brigadier and The Equaliser 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Doyen Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 12 hours ago, Le Doyen said: Ch 1.30 Island Native. 12/1 All three are 4 places. Drifting wildly...backed it again at 40/1! The Brigadier and The Equaliser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Equaliser Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 25 minutes ago, Le Doyen said: Drifting wildly...backed it again at 40/1! Did you reduce your stake to compensate for the bigger odds? The Brigadier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Doyen Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 4 minutes ago, The Equaliser said: Did you reduce your stake to compensate for the bigger odds? No ....I upped my stake second time around ....! First rule for me ...bigger the odds bigger the stake! The Brigadier, black rabbit, justice and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Systemight Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Not a good start yesterday, 2 losers and a non runner. Still there's always another race,always another day,and consistency is the key.. Today's Selections: 17.00 Market Rasen Iron Heart (2/1 Fred) 17.27 Nottingham Condor Pasa (9/4 Vic) 17.59 Nottingham The Spotlight Kid (9/4 Fred) Sel/Wins 2/0 Strike 00.00% P/L -2.00 black rabbit, The Brigadier, The Equaliser and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brahmin Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 (edited) Hi all and wish you well with your racing 🐎.......some Ascot interest today looks appealing 👌 so a 'special' of Tom Marquand @ 11/2 to ride 2 winners at Ascot............ 1.50 American Bay 9/4 2.55 Pure of Heart 5/2 3.30 Billyjoh 9/2 The Big Board 14/1 EW 4.00 Jimmy Speaking 5/1 WON Western 10/1 EW 4 places 4.35 Teraabb 5/2 The ice Phoenix 4/1 WON Boyfriend 22/1 EW 4 places 😎 carried on from Newmarket last weekend, with finishing the day with winners to make nice profit 👍 💷 Edited May 10 by Brahmin Bedlam, black rabbit, Le Doyen and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Equaliser Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 1 hour ago, Le Doyen said: No ....I upped my stake second time around ....! First rule for me ...bigger the odds bigger the stake! Very interesting. I have read that when one analyses one's winners it is usually the selections at higher odds that win more frequently. However, I would have thought that if you had staked your usual amount in the first place, then it would make sense to reduce the second stake. Good luck with your bet though; I'm going for Fools Rush In with Saffie Osbourne aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Doyen Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 (edited) 29 minutes ago, The Equaliser said: Very interesting. I have read that when one analyses one's winners it is usually the selections at higher odds that win more frequently. However, I would have thought that if you had staked your usual amount in the first place, then it would make sense to reduce the second stake. Good luck with your bet though; I'm going for Fools Rush In with Saffie Osbourne aboard. Always done it tbh.....rarely back favs and was given the advice a long long time ago....maximise the wins! Have to admit my confidence is dented due to the nags owners who are gamblers! But we shall see...into 20s ! Good luck too,Saffie been riding very well! Edited May 10 by Le Doyen The Equaliser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotspur88 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 INFO... 1727 Nottingham Pipes & Drums 8/1 I've backed small £5 e/w (£10 total) Price accurate as of 12:50 👍🏼 The Equaliser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Equaliser Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Thanks for highlighting this one. Been busy looking at Chester. Had 1 pt win at 8.4. I have gone off each way bets atm. Good luck with your bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCLARKE Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 3 hours ago, Le Doyen said: Drifting wildly...backed it again at 40/1! I always wonder is there a reason for the horse drifting, does it look unfit in the paddock for example ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Doyen Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 5 minutes ago, MCLARKE said: I always wonder is there a reason for the horse drifting, does it look unfit in the paddock for example ? A number of reasons tbh.But that horse been drifting all day,has to lead,Franny reined it back, held it up and wrestled with it instead...😄...that's life,if it was an easy game we would never pick a loser! MCLARKE and The Equaliser 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGC Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 220 a Dolce Vitta 7/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGC Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 340 Aqwaam ew 14s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Margarettii Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 3.30 Ascot - raatea 9/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Margarettii Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 (edited) 3.40 - chester - spirit mixer 33/1 ew Edited May 10 by Antonio Margarettii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brahmin Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 (edited) 😱 ok going to have a go on Chesters big race 3.40 at the little oval course!..........paying 5 places sooooo Zoffee 7/1 EW WON & PAID OUT @ 9/1 😎 Magellan Strait 9/1 EW Falcon Eight 28/1 EW Edited May 10 by Brahmin MGC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGC Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 360 Prsentandcounting 8/1 ee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Margarettii Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 4.50 chester - leap year lad 9/1 ew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Margarettii Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 5.00 market rasen - be good to yourself 20/1 ew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGC Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Info 625 Cork Sea Eagle 5s Brahmin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Doyen Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 19 hours ago, Le Doyen said: As 4.35 The Ice Phoenix. 11/1 Won nicely at 4/1! Brahmin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotspur88 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 4 hours ago, Hotspur88 said: INFO... 1727 Nottingham Pipes & Drums 8/1 I've backed small £5 e/w (£10 total) Price accurate as of 12:50 👍🏼 NR - refused to go into the stalls frustratingly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzybear Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 janoobi 5.50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGC Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 (edited) 548 sed Kicksaftersix 16/1 ew May be value Todhunter 1 from 1 here last season Edited May 10 by MGC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzybear Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Mr Tabitha 6.20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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