17:35 Chester

Saturday 1 September 2018

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Horseradish Handicap

Off time: 17:37 | Winning time: 3m 31.29s

(3)

Master Archer^v²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-1| J: David Probert| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 86| BF| CD

9/4

Broke his duck at the 16th time of asking over C&D three runs back and ran well in defeat next time at York. Disappointing when failing to justify favouritism at Newmarket last time but rates as the type to bounce straight back.

Form: 222124

(4)

Dominating^b1¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: F Norton| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 85| D

5/1

In fine form last year when winning five of his races but he's been well below that level of form on many of his starts this time around. First-time blinkers may see him in a better light and well-handicapped on old form.

Form: 082977

(1)

New Society¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: P J McDonald| T: J D Bethell| OR: 82

5/1

Won twice at the start of the campaign and the handicapper has cut him some slack after a few below par efforts. His prominent racing style is well suited to this track and not ruled out if he improves for the step up in trip here.

Form: 4-11306

(6)

Project Bluebook³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 80| D

2/1

Grade 2 winner over hurdles and he was in good form on the Flat last year. Disappointed when he was last seen in this sphere but he looks feasibly handicapped on the best of his form and the step up in trip will suit.

Form: 410/22-6

(7)

Good Time Ahead²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Finley Marsh⁽⁵⁾| T: P A Kirby| OR: 79| C

16/1

His only turf success in 16 starts came here two runs back and he failed to back that up at Newmarket last time out. Has never won over this far and others preferred here.

Form: 352018

(8)

Gabrial's King²⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 9-5| J: Connor Murtagh⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 76| C| D

20/1

Hasn't won since the start of his 2017 campaign and never on terms when well beaten here last time at Chester. Has only won one of his 22 starts at this course but finds himself 10lb lower than his last winning mark so can't be ruled out.

Form: 485246

(2)

Angel Gabrial⁸⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 9-2| J: T Hamilton| T: R A Fahey| OR: 73| D

8/1

Losing run goes back to his Northumberland Plate success in 2014. Running well in defeat of late and he's now 23lb below his last winning mark so can't be ruled out.

Form: 8-73933

Non-Runners

(5)

Royal Flag⁸

Weight: 8-9| Age: 8

T: B Ellison J: T Eaves

Forecasts

Project Bluebook (2/1), Master Archer (9/4), Royal Flag (4/1), New Society (5/1), Dominating (5/1), Angel Gabrial (8/1), Good Time Ahead (16/1), Gabrial's King (20/1)

PROJECT BLUEBOOK may still have more to give on the level and John Quinn's charge looks feasibly handicapped given that he's a Grade 2 winner over obstacles. Dominating shouldn't be ruled out in first-time headgear and Franny Norton taking over in the saddle while Angel Gabrial is too well-handicapped to put a line through.