Chester

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Chester
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Flat race · weights set to make it fair About 7 furlongs Soft, spongy ground Standard race 14 runners £19,674 prize money
Turf track
Result, in finishing order ?
1st
2 Hodler
R. Sexton · J. Boyle · 4yo · 9st 9lb
0
Last odds: 20/1 Official rating 84 Won 1 of last 5 Won at this distance 3 times —
midfield, in rear 5f out, raced wide and headway from 3f out, went second under 2f out, led 1f out, ridden and kept on well final 110yds
2nd
4 Gorak
C. Shepherd · C. Fellowes · 4yo · 9st 7lb
0
Last odds: 9/1 Official rating 82 Wearing cheekpieces Won 1 of last 5 Raced here before 2 lengths
midfield, headway from 2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on and went second towards finish
3rd
P. Mulrennan · D. McCain · 5yo · 9st 6lb
0
Last odds: 7/2 Official rating 81 Wearing cheekpieces Back after 197 days off Trainer in form 4 lengths
started quickly, led, went clear over 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra and lost second towards finish
4th
T. Eaves · T. Coyle · 7yo · 9st 5lb
0
Last odds: 5/1 Official rating 80 Wearing cheekpieces Trainer in form Won 0 of last 5 5.2 lengths
in touch with leaders on inner, headway and briefly went second 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on
5th
0
Last odds: 11/2 Official rating 84 Won 0 of last 5 Likes this ground (wins 25% of runs) Won at this distance 1 time 6.8 lengths
in rear, waiting for room over 2f out, ridden and headway 1f out, disputing fourth inside final furlong, no extra towards finish (jockey said gelding jumped awkwardly from the stalls)
6th
S. Mohd · A. Haynes · 6yo · 9st 6lb
0
Last odds: 12/1 Official rating 81 Wearing cheekpieces Won 1 of last 5 Likes this ground (wins 25% of runs) 8.5 lengths
raced wide early, midfield, ridden 2f out, no impression
7th
F. McManoman · N. Tinkler · 8yo · 9st 7lb
0
Last odds: 10/1 Official rating 82 Has won at this course and distance Jockey in form (4 wins in 14 days) Won 2 of last 5 12.2 lengths
midfield, raced wide and ridden 2f out, no impression
8th
O. Murphy · H. Palmer · 4yo · 9st 9lb
0
Last odds: 9/1 Official rating 84 Back after 221 days off Jockey in form (13 wins in 14 days) Won 1 of last 5 13 lengths
raced wide, in touch with leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
9th
R. Kingscote · H. Palmer · 4yo · 9st 5lb
0
Last odds: 10/1 Official rating 80 Wearing cheekpieces Won 0 of last 5 Raced here before 15 lengths
raced wide, prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened from 2f out
10th
B. Curtis · I. Williams · 4yo · 9st 1lb
0
Last odds: 14/1 Official rating 76 Back quickly after its last run Won 0 of last 5 Won here 1 time 21 lengths
walked to post, slowly away, always behind
11th
A. Atzeni · G. Scott · 5yo · 9st 4lb
0
Last odds: 10/1 Official rating 79 Wearing hood Back quickly after its last run Won 1 of last 5 30 lengths
never better than midfield (trainer said gelding was unsuited by the soft going and would prefer a quicker surface)
12th
J. Hart · R. Fell · 6yo · 9st 6lb
0
Last odds: 14/1 Official rating 81 Won 0 of last 5 32 lengths
took keen hold, prominent, ridden and weakened 2f out
13th
H. Crouch · J. Ferguson · 5yo · 9st 4lb
0
Last odds: 25/1 Official rating 79 Wearing hood Back after 62 days off Jockey in form (2 wins in 14 days) 44 lengths
always behind, eased over 1f out
14th
R. Ryan · H. Palmer · 4yo · 9st 1lb
0
Last odds: 12/1 Official rating 76 Wearing visor Won 1 of last 5 45.8 lengths
always behind, eased over 1f out
What the colours mean
40+ Very strong chance 20–39 Strong chance 12–19 Solid chance 6–11 Could surprise Under 6 Long shot Scores in a race add up to 100.How scores workModel estimates, not guaranteed. Past performance is no guide.

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Our top pick
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TrackLab Score
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Ground
How the going was on the day, from Firm (hard and dry) to Heavy (very wet and muddy). On all-weather tracks it's Standard, Fast or Slow.
Race level (Class)
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Group, Grade and Listed
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Handicap
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Maiden
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Novice
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Chase, hurdle and bumper
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Distance (m and f)
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Each way
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Weight
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Jockey claim
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Headgear
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