Racecards
18:30 Chester
Shell Chemicals Handicap (Class 5)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 7f 122y
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- Form 06-1139
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey T Hamilton
prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
- Form 116506
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey P Makin
mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on
- Form 628897
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer A Bailey
- Jockey L Fletcher
mid-division, headway when not clear run over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
Second Reef
49- Form 30-16
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer E J Alston
- Jockey D Tudhope
behind, headway when not clear run over 2f out, switched right and not clear run over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest at finish
- Form 6085-05
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey A Daly
led early, in touch, ridden over 4f out, one pace final 2f
- Form 32-5009
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer J G Given
- Jockey Dean McKeown
towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
Solanich
34- Form 03-5033
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 558-5
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer W M Brisbourne
- Jockey P Mathers
slowly into stride, behind, stayed on under pressure final furlong, never dangerous
- Form 023182
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer A P Jarvis
- Jockey N Callan
prominent and keen, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
- Form 2837-78
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer Mrs H Sweeting
- Jockey F Lynch
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders
- Form 07-0037
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 60
behind, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous
Out of India
58- Form 7-620
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer B Smart
- Jockey Paul Eddery
in touch, led 3f out, ridden and headed 1f out, not quicken when inside final furlong
- Form 66-5853
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 60
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
- Form 667-803
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer M Mullineaux
- Jockey G Parkin
soon led, hung right over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 0-523
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer P W D'Arcy
- Jockey R Mullen
chased leaders over 4f
- Form 82-0712
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer J & S Quinn
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Robinzal
28- Form 053501
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey F Lynch
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
Robinzal, Storm Chase and Solanich are the three to consider here, with preference for last time out winner Robinzal. Storm Chase was well backed to score at Lingfield and duly did so but was disappointing at Newcastle next time. A good second at Carlisle on his latest start suggests that his Newcastle run was just a blip and he is nicely treated and will go well. Solanich has been running consistently and hails from the in form Richard Hannon yard. He has finished placed on his latest starts at Lingfield but those have been on the Polytrack and it remains to be seen if that form can be translated on to the turf. Another yard in good heart is the Tim Easterby camp and Robinzal represents him here. He has been running well all year and lost his maiden tag in game fashion at Catterick in a big field last time. He will have gained confidence from that success and provided he can steer clear of any traffic problems in this big field, Robinzal gets the vote.
Formwatch
Passionately Royal 13-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, headway 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 17l behind Celticello (9-5) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Second Reef 12-1 (8-7) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 10l behind Intrepid Jack (9-3) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Solanich 11-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden to press winner inside final furlong, unable to quicken near finish, 3rd of 13, nk behind Storm Chase (8-9) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Storm Chase (USA) 9-2 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, one pace under pressure, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Whitethorne (8-5) at Carlisle 7f 3yo hcp (5) frm.
Bold Diktator 8-1 (8-2) Pulled hard, tracked leader, joined leader over 6f out, led over 4f out, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Sonny Parkin (8-9) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Bullseye 3-1fav (9-1) Tracked leaders, hung right 2f out, soon ridden, switched right and stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Depressed (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Fantasy Defender (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Hampered in rear over 3f out, headway from 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no chance, 2nd of 17, 4l behind Silver Visage (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Robinzal 5-2fav (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, hard ridden and kept on under pressure inside final furlong, won at Catterick 7f mdn 0-60 (6) frm in Jun beating Zendaro (8-5) by 1/2l, 13 ran.