GB - Chester - Race 3

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Listed

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

82.5K

VIEW

Verdict

Andrew Balding has captured this prize for each of the last 2 seasons and 3-y-o MARVELMAN may well be up to bringing up the hat-trick for the Kingsclere handler. Runner-up at listed level on his penultimate start, he didn't shape at all badly having raced in the unfavoured group in the Jersey at Royal Ascot 3 weeks ago. He can make full use of his handy draw and make a bold bid. Annaf following his excellent Newcastle second, returning Carrytheone and Witness Stand complete the shortlist.

numberFire Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Improved model this year, dominant winner of a Kempton novice (7f) in March and surpassed that form when second behind Cosmic Year at Newmarket (7f, listed) in May. Raced in unfavoured group when ninth in Jersey Stakes since and he's interesting for stable who have won last 2 renewals of this. 1st Pick 8 Marvelman (Ire) Jockey: Jason Watson Trainer: Andrew Balding J: Jason Watson T: Andrew Balding	94	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Improved model this year, dominant winner of a Kempton novice (7f) in March and surpassed that form when second behind Cosmic Year at Newmarket (7f, listed) in May. Raced in unfavoured group when ninth in Jersey Stakes since and he's interesting for stable who have won last 2 renewals of this.
1	Smart performer who bounced back to something like his best when very good neck second of 9 to Diligent Harry in Group 3 Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle (6f) 14 days ago, staying on. Well worth a second look returned to 7f on the back of that. 2nd Pick 1 Annaf (Ire) Jockey: Mason Paetel Trainer: Michael Appleby J: Mason Paetel T: Michael Appleby	98	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Smart performer who bounced back to something like his best when very good neck second of 9 to Diligent Harry in Group 3 Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle (6f) 14 days ago, staying on. Well worth a second look returned to 7f on the back of that.
2	Smart gelding who had a highly-productive 2024, culminating in success in 20-runner Balmoral handicap at Ascot (1m, soft) in October. Level of that performance suggests he's well worth his place back at this level and respected if ready to roll back from 8 months off. 3rd Pick 2 Carrytheone Jockey: J. M. Sheridan Trainer: Michael Bell J: J. M. Sheridan T: Michael Bell	100	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Smart gelding who had a highly-productive 2024, culminating in success in 20-runner Balmoral handicap at Ascot (1m, soft) in October. Level of that performance suggests he's well worth his place back at this level and respected if ready to roll back from 8 months off.

Upcoming Races

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Bullet

A bullet, or bullet workout, is a workout that was clocked as the best time for a certain distance on a given day.

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.

Rabbit

Also known as a pacemaker; this is a horse with no expected chance of winning but is used to prompt a quick pace on the front end of the race to the benefit of a stablemate who is a closer.