SIXTH RACE 4.20
THE tote+ CHESTER PLATE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
2m 2f 140y
For four yrs old and upwards Total race value £35000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £14221, 2nd £7112, 3rd £3556, 4th £1778, 5th £889, 6th £445. (Penalty Value £18039) RACE DESCRIPTION The Chester Plate is a consolation race for horses which were declared to run, but were eliminated at the declaration stage from this season’s Chester Cup. The contest for four-year-olds and upwards is run over the same distance as the Cup of two miles, two furlongs about 140 yards and looks to be a very competive line-up.
Br Breeding colours
O Owner
no
horse
1
MANCINI (GB) (222) 406130-
B Breeder
Br Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Muscovado (USA) O Dr Marwan Koukash B Mrs James Wigan
J Jockey
T Trainer
age
st-lb
7
9-10
Draw
(7)
Martin Dwyer J Ian Williams, Alvechurch T Euromatech S
TIMEFORM VIEW Five-time winner for Jonathan Portman and off the mark for present connections at Sandown last July. Off track since last of 12 in 1m6f handicap here 7 months ago so needs to hit the ground running. TFRHHHII BHA94
2
ELYSIAN FLAME (GB) (21) 6132/3-1
5
9-10(in 3lb ex)(10)
Br Ch g Champs Elysees - Combustible (IRE) Nathan Evans J O Mr J Blackburn & Imperial Racing P’ship Michael Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T B Ed’s Stud Ltd Stittenham Farms, Sheridan Fabrications Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful stayer who followed up recent hurdles win with 2m Newbury success (first-time cheekpieces on Flat), front two well clear. Big player under mere 3lb penalty with this longer trip sure to suit. TFRHHHHH BHA91 (+6)
3
INDIANAPOLIS (IRE) (34) 40300-0
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Adoration (USA) O Mr K. McKenna B Smithfield Inc
6
9-9
(3)
P. J. McDonald J Ian Williams, Alvechurch T Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 12f winner in 2019 and good efforts to make the frame at York/Haydock last term for James Given. Looked rusty after 5 months off on yard bow at Musselburgh and no forlorn hope off reduced mark. TFRHHHII BHA93
4
BYRON FLYER (GB) (42) 4/4055-6
Br B g Byron - Nursling (IRE) O Mr Tony Cocum B Barton Stud
10
9-9
(11)
Tom Marquand J Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful stayer who arrives fit from hurdling, good second in 2m4f Sandown handicap 13 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA93 Not taken lightly back in this sphere. One of half dozen here representing this stable.
race six
5
POSTILEO (IRE) (32) 6231-2 BF
Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Posterity (IRE) O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum B Merry Fox Stud Limited
4
9-7
(8)
Andrea Atzeni J Roger Varian, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW Improving son of Galileo who returned with excellent second of 7 in 2m Kempton handicap, pair well clear. TFRHHHHI BHA92 Hit with a 6lb rise but still low mileage and sure to go well again.
6
CLEONTE (IRE) (21) 65-5214
8
Br Ch g Sir Percy - Key Figure O King Power Racing Co Ltd B Societe Civile Ecurie de Meautry
9-6
(9)
Silvestre De Sousa J Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T King Power International Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended long losing run in 2m handicap at Kempton in March before good fourth of 14 to Elysian Flame in 2m Newbury handicap 21 days ago. Can give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA90
7
BRASCA (GB) (12) 4512/-21
5
Br Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Regalline (IRE) O Frank Brady & Brian Scanlon B Mrs C. R. Philipson & Lofts Hall Stud
9-6(in 3lb ex) (1)
Hector Crouch J Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T R M Beckett Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 5-y-o who has returned in great nick after 19 months off, landing 1m4f handicap at Salisbury 12 days ago. Needs considering under a 3lb penalty with more to offer stepping back up in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA87 (+3)
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