Horse Racing Tips: Timeform’s fine Chester flutters on Thursday

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By / Horse Racing Tips / 11 months ago

Thursday Chester Racing Tips

13:30 – Night On Earth
14:05 – Theoryofeverything
14:40 – Alder
15:15 – Hamish
15:45 – Stately Home
16:20 – Hackman
16:55 – Cantora

*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change.

13:30 – Night On Earth

NIGHT ON EARTH won three times for Mick Appleby during a busy 2022 campaign, but he hasn’t quite reached the same heights in three starts for Ian Williams. However, he left the impression that he would come on a fair bit for his recent return to action at Beverley, showing good early speed but weakening out of proceedings once headed a furlong out. He generally goes well at this track and is weighted to go well from the plum draw in stall 1.

King’s Lynn hasn’t been as lucky in the draw department but he adds a touch of class to the race, with Look Out Louis another to consider for his in-form yard.

14:05 – Theoryofeverything

This looks a good quality three-year-old handicap and it is THEORYOFEVERYTHING who is taken to come out on top. He made a striking impression when making a winning debut at Doncaster last month, looking well above average, and he ran creditably when finishing third in the Greenham Stakes at Newbury 19 days ago. He should have a fair bit more improvement in him after just two starts and he is potentially well treated now handicapping from a mark of 94, while he should also appreciate this slightly longer trip. Vetiver, who bolted up at Beverley recently, is feared most ahead of Urban Sprawl.

14:40 – Alder

Aidan O’Brien has had a stranglehold on this contest in recent seasons, but this year he may be forced to play second fiddle to son Donnacha in the shape of ALDER, who relished the step up in trip when scoring at Cork on return just under three weeks ago. He still looked a little rough around the edges on that occasion, and did well to win in the manner he did as he briefly had to wait for running room, so there is quite a bit to like about his chances. San Antonio is put forward as the main danger after his impressive display at Dundalk, with Local Dynasty and Passenger another couple fancied to be in the mix.

15:15 – Hamish

HAMISH produced a very smart performance to win this race on his reappearance last season before finishing second to star stayer Kyprios in the Irish St Leger on his next start. He resumed winning ways in the Cumberland Lodge Stakes at Ascot next time before running below his best form in a Group 3 at Newbury. Hamish can boast a very good record when fresh and is the class act in this field, so he should take all the beating in his bid to retain his crown. Enemy, who did well in Dubai earlier in the year, can lay down the biggest challenge.

15:45 – Stately Home

A case can be made for a few of these but it is worth siding with STATELY HOME, who figures on a handy mark with his recent Newbury fifth working out well and can now add to his Kempton success sticking to this trip at a course which places more emphasis on speed. The reliable City Streak can also have a say on the back of an encouraging Chelmsford City third, while course and distance scorer Jean Baptiste and in-form Dream Harder need shortlisting, too.

16:20 – Hackman

HACKMAN is a half-brother to several winners and shaped with considerable promise on his debut at Newmarket last month, going through the majority of the race with considerable ease until his lack of experience or need of the run seemingly became evident. He seems sure to take a big step forward for that initial experience and he looks a big player here. She’s Smart has the edge on experience over her rivals and is much respected, whilst Innvincible Friend can also make his presence felt.

16:55 – Cantora

The vote goes to the filly CANTORA, who had any amount in hand when scoring at Beverley and she is appealing with Ryan Moore doing the steering here, for all that an 11 lb rise in the weights asks a question. The hat-trick seeking Sovereign Spirit will be a danger to all provided he is able to continue the good work back on turf, while Demilion and Nobody Told Me are others to consider, along with likely improver Burglar’s Dream.

Chester Racing Tips

13:30 – Night On Earth
14:05 – Theoryofeverything
14:40 – Alder
15:15 – Hamish
15:45 – Stately Home
16:20 – Hackman
16:55 – Cantora

*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change.

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