Chester
Today, July 12, 2025FlatClass 45f
Verdict
Verdict
ROSENPUR (due to run here on Friday) has proved to be a model of consistency in recent months, and he looks to hold sound claims once more if taking up this engagement. South Parade is another admirably consistent type and feared along with Bang On The Bell who has the plum draw in stall 1 to work from. Dickieburd is another to keep an eye on down in class/from an easing mark.
Rosenpur
South Parade
Bang On The Bell
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 4. RosenpurJ: Kieran O'NeillT: Jennie CandlishF: 32124431
- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 1
VerdictSuccessful 3 times during a busy AW campaign this year and hard to knock his consistency in recent starts, third of 8 in handicap at this course (5.1f, good to soft, 4/1) 27 days ago. Has good chance on form. Engaged 8.25 here Friday. - 7. Bang On The BellJ: Marco GhianiT: J. R. JenkinsF: 4-4652134
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictEnded long losing on return to turf in April when making all to land an 11-runner handicap at Windsor (5.1f) in April. Similar form in defeat in 2 subsequent runs, fourth of 11 in handicap at Sandown (5f) 29 days ago. Another holding definite claims with plum draw to operate from. 
8. Maharajas ExpressJ: David EganT: Ian WilliamsF: 12249223- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 1
VerdictBack-to-back winner of 5f Wolverhampton handicaps in February who has proved to be a model of consistency since, second of 9 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 46 days ago. Widest draw makes things tricky. Engaged 8.25 here Friday.
6. DickieburdJ: Jason WatsonT: Ivan FurtadoF: 4259-6880- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictC&D winner who fared better than previously for new yard when eighth in a big-field York handicap (6f) in May. Seemed to find competition too hot here last time but this ease in class can help and well drawn to attack in stall 2. Possibilities with blinkers reached for.- 3. South ParadeJ: Conor OrrT: Richard FaheyF: 3231-2375
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictReliable sort who was a dual winner during a steadily progressive 2024 campaign. Resumed in reasonable order, possibly doing too much soon when fifth of 8 in handicap at Redcar (5f, firm) 21 days ago. Respected from easing mark. 
9. AcrisiusJ: Nathan EvansT: Michael & David EasterbyF: 95231-207- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictOpened account at fifth time of asking when making all in 4-runner maiden at Brighton (5.3f) in September. Reappearance handicap debut near-miss at Doncaster (5f, good) in April was no backward step and he's not out of this having bounced back at Epsom 5 weeks ago. Engaged 5.07 York Friday.
12. Street LifeJ: Jack NichollsT: Patrick MorrisF: 02311225- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictSuccessful in handicaps at Chepstow/Southwell in May prior to finishing runner-up in 2 starts the following month. However, below best when fifth of 7 in handicap at Haydock (5f) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces replace blinkers but others appeal more for win purposes in this higher grade.
5. Vince LamourJ: David AllanT: Tim EasterbyF: 810-36067- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictSuccessful 3 times during a busy 2024 campaign and bright return to action when third at Pontefract in April. Exploits distinctly mixed in handful of starts since, so interesting if the application of first-time blinkers perks him up now.
10. Rock N Roll RocketJ: J. M. SheridanT: David LoughnaneF: 5-6586169- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictBounced back to form to gain a first success of the season at Wolverhampton (5.1f) in May and confirmed return to form when sixth in 6f handicap here next time, no extra close home. Below best at first-named venue latest and draw could have been kinder here.
11. Smooth SilesieJ: Jack DoughtyT: Lisa WilliamsonF: 34242-586- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2024. 9/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 26 days ago, fading straight. Handicapper has eased his grip further ahead of this but others arrive with more pressing claims.
2. Never DarkJ: Jonny PeateT: Iain JardineF: 7153-9075- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 1
VerdictDual 5f winner during 2024 who has yet to fire in trio of starts so far this season, last of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good) 23 days ago. Subsequent breathing operation needs to have had a positive effect. Engaged 8.25 here Friday.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite
Non-Runners
1. Grace AngelJ: Non RunnerT: Darryll HollandF: 5-5593565- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21