16:45 Chester

Wednesday 8 May 2024

All13:3014:0514:3515:0515:4016:1016:45

CNG Switch Handicap

Off time: 16:46 | Winning time: 1m 27.13s

(3)

Way To Dubai¹⁰³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: K Shoemark| T: C Fellowes| OR: 88

9/1

Not at best the last twice but wasn't seen to best effect at Wolverhampton on latest outing and he's worth considering back on turf.

Form: 6942-05

(12)

Divine Libra¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: W Buick| T: C Hills| OR: 87| BF| C| D

4/1

Proved consistent last term, scoring twice. Much better than the result when ninth (met trouble and finished with running left) at Newbury on return and big player if he gets some luck from stall 12.

Form: 51323-9

(7)

Princess Shabnam^h²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Tom Marquand| T: S Woods| OR: 87

11/1

Well capable from this mark on her day and shaped as if better for the run when fifth at Chelmsford last time. Can get involved if securing a good early position.

Form: 26740-5

(9)

Metabolt²⁴³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Rossa Ryan| T: D Loughnane| OR: 83| D

7/2

Generally held his form last year, signing off with a respectable effort at Haydock. Shaped nicely on his only previous run here and could get involved if tuned up for this return from 8 months off.

Form: 120636-

(8)

Sandy Paradise^b¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Finley Marsh| T: R Hughes| OR: 83| D

18/1

Arrives at the top of his game, scoring readily at Chelmsford last time. Needs another career-best effort if he's to defy a 7 lb rise for that but should give a good account in current mood.

Form: 724221

(1)

On A Session¹⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-3| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: T D Barron| OR: 82| D

7/1

Edging down the weights and took a firm step back in the right direction when third at Musselburgh 17 days ago. Can make his presence felt if things drop right.

Form: 5730-03

(6)

Legal Reform²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: K T O'Neill| T: Alice Haynes| OR: 82| D

7/1

Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 15/2) 28 days ago by ½ length from Sandy Paradise. Likeable prominent racer who has a good record on sharp, turning tracks. Worthy of consideration.

Form: 1522-71

(4)

G'daay^v¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: S M Levey| T: J Parr| OR: 80| D

17/2

Only fourth to Sandy Paradise at Chelmsford last time but he's liable to strip fitter for it and the headgear goes back on, so fancied to go well under a positive ride from a low draw.

Form: 32643-4

(5)

Oso Rapido¹¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-0| J: Hollie Doyle| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 79| D

33/1

Scored at Catterick towards the end of last season but hasn't fired on either outing this year. May be closer to full fitness now and mark is sliding.

Form: D166-00

(2)

Remarkable Force^b²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 79

11/1

First run since leaving Brian Toomey when below form fifth of 13 in handicap at Ripon (6f, heavy, 8/1) 20 days ago, possibly unsuited by conditions. Blinkers back on and stable has been in good order, so one to consider from handy draw.

Form: 92-7455

(10)

He's A Gentleman^v⁴⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Brandon Wilkie⁽⁵⁾| T: H Palmer| OR: 78| D

25/1

A two-time scorer at Wolverhampton last autumn who resumed with a good second of 12 in handicap there. Followed it with a lesser showing at Doncaster, so others make more appeal.

Form: 1212-20

(13)

Evocative Spark⁴⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: F Norton| T: Darryll Holland| OR: 75| CD

12/1

Scored over C&D from this mark in September and, while below form at Doncaster last time, he'd offered encouragement on two previous outings. Not fully ruled out despite a tricky draw.

Form: 9-38567

Non-Runners

(11)

Hieronymus¹⁸

Weight: 9-6| Age: 8

T: George Baker J: Callum Shepherd

(14)

Dirtyoldtown⁴⁶

Weight: 9-2| Age: 5

T: Dylan Cunha J: Rhys Clutterbuck

Forecasts

Metabolt (7/2), Divine Libra (4/1), Legal Reform (7/1), On A Session (7/1), G'daay (17/2), Way To Dubai (9/1), Princess Shabnam (11/1), Remarkable Force (11/1), Evocative Spark (12/1), Dirtyoldtown (14/1), Sandy Paradise (18/1), He's A Gentleman (25/1), Hieronymus (25/1), Oso Rapido (33/1)

G'DAAY should be spot on following a respectable reappearance and, with the visor refitted, he might be hard to pass if he gets to the front from a low draw. Divine Libra looks better than his mark but will need more luck than the selection, while another bold showing is expected from Sandy Paradise.