GB - Chester - Race 4

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good

34.0K

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Verdict

A lower draw would be preferable for DANCE IN THE STORM but she won from stall 11 over C&D in May and has shaped like a very well-handicapped horse since so could be the way to go. The sole 3-y-o in the field Monarch's Gold is a big player, while course specialist Roman Dragon has to be on the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Progressive in 2025 and took another step forward after 7 months off when landing 13-runner C&D handicap in May from stall 11. Hasn't had much luck with the draw on either outing since, shaping very well in the Buckingham Palace. Gets the widest stall here too but has to be taken very seriously. 1st Pick 5 Dance In The Storm Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Andrew Balding J: Oisin Murphy T: Andrew Balding	100	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Progressive in 2025 and took another step forward after 7 months off when landing 13-runner C&D handicap in May from stall 11. Hasn't had much luck with the draw on either outing since, shaping very well in the Buckingham Palace. Gets the widest stall here too but has to be taken very seriously.
9	The sole 3-y-o in the field. Won a pair of novices on the all-weather last season and ran a fine second here in May when beaten a neck by the progressive McMurray. Quickly back on track when third of 5 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, firm) 17 days ago. Could be firmly in the mix under 7 lb claimer. 2nd Pick 9 Monarch's Gold Jockey: Toby Moore Trainer: Kevin Philippart De Foy J: Toby Moore T: Kevin Philippart De Foy	95	-	-	-	10%
Analysis The sole 3-y-o in the field. Won a pair of novices on the all-weather last season and ran a fine second here in May when beaten a neck by the progressive McMurray. Quickly back on track when third of 5 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, firm) 17 days ago. Could be firmly in the mix under 7 lb claimer.
3	A course specialist who landed the listed race on this card last year and recorded his latest success over 5f here in May. Has had his share of excuses since and makes the shortlist once more with the cheekpieces back on. 3rd Pick 3 Roman Dragon Jockey: David Probert Trainer: Hugo Palmer J: David Probert T: Hugo Palmer	95	-	-	-	6%
Analysis A course specialist who landed the listed race on this card last year and recorded his latest success over 5f here in May. Has had his share of excuses since and makes the shortlist once more with the cheekpieces back on.

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