Chester
Today, July 12, 2025FlatClass 41m6f
Verdict
Verdict
WHATSGOINGONMARVIN hit the right note on his handicap debut when scoring at Ayr and a 6 lb penalty doesn't look sufficient to prevent him from following up. Bulldog Spirit should ensure Sir Mark Prescott's improver doesn't have things all his own way though with Tailorman and Polling Day also well worthy of consideration.
Whatsgoingonmarvin
Bulldog Spirit
Tailorman
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 6. WhatsgoingonmarvinJ: Poppy ScottT: Sir Mark Prescott BtF: 9060-1
- Price History:
- 1.80
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 5
VerdictPromising sort who posted a career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good to soft) 5 days ago, kept up to work. Carries 6 lb penalty but has more to offer and expected to be bang there. - 4. TailormanJ: Ryan KavanaghT: Ian WilliamsF: 154-36721
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
Verdict5/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (15.9f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Very much one to consider. - 3. Bulldog SpiritJ: Shay FarmerT: Brian EllisonF: 49-197142
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
Verdict2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Nottingham in May. Good second of 8 in handicap at this course (12.3f, good to firm, 11/4) 14 days ago, clear of rest. Well in the mix. 
2. Polling DayJ: Jordan WilliamsT: Bernard LlewellynF: 00653-361- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
Verdict1 win from 3 runs this year. 33/1, improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at this course (12.3f, soft) 28 days ago, responding well. Not taken lightly.
1. Percy ShelleyJ: Mason PaetelT: James OwenF: 625-73632- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-3
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictNineteen runs since last win in 2022 but posted a good second of 6 in handicap at York (13.8f, good) 14 days ago when not ideally placed. Solid claims.
5. Francesco BaraccaJ: Oliver CarmichaelT: Eve Johnson HoughtonF: 245-47414- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictLatest win at Bath in June. Last of 4 in handicap (3/1) at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Back up in trip. Others have achieved more.- Unnamed Favourite
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