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21:20 Chester

Claims Uk Cheshire Yeomanry Handicap (Class D)

  • 10 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 2f 75y
  • Going: Good to Firm
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 9.94s
  • 10 Ran
1(8)
Silk - Yellow, Purple seams, Purple sleeves, Yellow seams, Yellow cap, Purple star
11/1
  • Form 23-6430
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-7

keen, chased leaders 3f, never dangerous

2(5)
Silk - Dark Blue, large Yellow spots, Yellow sleeves, Dark Blue armlets, Yellow cap
8/1
  • Form 00-3140
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-7

made all, ridden clear over 1f out, ran on

3(1)
Silk - White, Royal Blue cross belts, Royal Blue and White striped sleeves
20/1
  • Form 511-U0
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-3

keen, tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened

4(10)
Silk - White, Red epaulets, striped sleeves and cap
  • Form 62-0312
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-3

raced wide, in touch, headway over 5f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd post

5(9)
Silk - Black, White diamond, diabolo on sleeves and diamond on cap
9/2
  • Form 423612
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-0

in touch, headway over 5f out, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

6(2)
Silk - Purple, Gold braid, Scarlet sleeves, Black velvet cap, Gold fringe
5/2
  • Form 341
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-11

tracked winner, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out

7(6)
Silk - Brown, Black stripe, Black and Grey striped sleeves, Black cap
25/1
  • Form 05-13
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-9

slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden 5f out, no impression

8(4)
Silk - Black, Light Blue epaulets, striped sleeves, Light Blue cap
  • Form 00-301
  • Age 3
  • Weight 7-13

sllyow into stride, behind, ridden over 4f out, headway over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd post

9(7)
Silk - Royal Blue, White stars, checked sleeves, Royal Blue cap, White star
  • Form 021322
  • Age 3
  • Weight 7-13

slowly into stride, held up, ridden over 4f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on, not troubled leaders

10(3)
Silk - Yellow, Royal Blue chevrons, diabolo on sleeves, Yellow cap, Royal Blue star
40/1
  • Form 6010-06
  • Age 3
  • Weight 7-12

always behind

In depth

Verdict

A very interesting finale, one in which Yeoman Lad might be able to defy top weight, the main dangers being Strategy, Telemachus, Swift Tango and Border Tale. Yeoman Lad, who ran pretty well in the Royal Hunt Cup, steps up to ten furlongs for the first time tonight and it could well suit. Watch out for improvement. Telemachus was considered good enough to run at Royal Ascot, where he appeared not to stay over 12 furlongs. This trip could well suit him better and he is certainly one for the shortlist. A repeat of his fourth place the time before in a valuable handicap at York gives him a big shout here. Swift Tango, just touched off by Raphael at Beverley last time, is another who is likely to appreciate a step up in trip, so it would be no surprise to see him competitive too. Course winner Border Tale was collared close home last time and should be more effective at this trip despite being five pounds higher than for his last win. Strategy has to be respected from the Sir Michael Stoute yard and with Kieren Fallon on board. His overall form, however, leaves him with improvement to find, although he is likely to make a bold show and prove popular with punters. Downtime is from a stable in form and, although his overall form in just five runs is modest, he showed by winning at Leicester last time that he is improving for a step up in trip. Sir Night has remained consistent following his 10lb-rise for a win in a Beverley seller, but it would be a surprise if one or two were not too good for him. Overall, then, Yeoman Lad gets the nomination.