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Danny And Harriett Birthday Bash Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • First Prize: £7731
  • 1m 2f 70y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
SKY
Chester

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

1 (8)
Valpovo uniform
Form: 913-
OR: 85
W: 9st 9lb
Age: 3 yo Gelding
Son of Zarak who showed fair form in three runs in 2025, landing 9.5f minor event at La Teste De Buch in September; since changed hands for 40,000gns but this looks no easy ask for his new yard on his handicap debut.
Form: 331152
OR: 85
W: 9st 9lb
Age: 3 yo Colt
Is enjoying a fine season and racked up a fourth victory at Doncaster (1m) in April; posted another very good effort when runner-up in 1m2f handicap at Epsom six days ago; this likeable front runner is a player once more off an unchanged mark.
Form: 732-16 D
OR: 83
W: 9st 7lb
Age: 3 yo Colt
Built on earlier promise to land 1m2f Bath novice on his return but came in last of six on his handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f) later in April; needs to bounce back.
Form: 200-44
OR: 82
W: 9st 6lb
Age: 3 yo Colt
Winless since his debut but (cheekpieces on) he has advanced his form when fourth in handicaps at Haydock (1m) and York (1m2f) this spring; holds solid claims eased 1lb.
Form: 18-350
OR: 80
W: 9st 4lb
Age: 3 yo Colt
Posted a solid fifth on his handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f) in April but failed to beat a rival in 1m2f York handicap following month; visor is reached for now.
Form: 222
OR: 78
W: 9st 2lb
Age: 3 yo Colt
Shaped well when runner-up on all his three starts this season, latest in 1m2f Pontefract novice in April; this Frankel colt is open to progress now stepping into handicap company.
Form: 01
OR: 77
W: 9st 1lb
Age: 3 yo Colt
Zelzal colt who was much improved from his debut when landing 1m Thirsk novice in April; strong at the finish there so capable of better still now up in trip for his handicap debut; not without interest.
OUR TIP
Form: 5-1421 D
OR: 76
W: 9st 0lb
Age: 3 yo Colt
Very much on the up since sent handicapping and he cosily bagged a second success at Windsor (11.5f) last month; up 4lb but that form is working out really well so this son of Dubawi is a big player.
Form: 644-3
OR: 72
W: 8st 10lb
Age: 3 yo Colt
Has improved with each of his four runs to date, resuming from nine months off with a very good third on his handicap debut over C&D 13 days ago; well in the mix off an unchanged mark.

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Betting Forecast

8/1 Valpovo, 5/1 Silver State, 12/1 Colourband, 10/1 Mr Seagull, 25/1 Magic Trip, 13/2 Asia Force, 4/1 Simon Pierre, 3/1 Morbeh, 13/2 Home Hero

Verdict

Likeable front-runner Silver State (second choice) seems sure to go well in his bid for a fifth success of 2026 but Roger Varian’s MORBEH (nap) has really got his act together since switched to handicaps and can follow up a stylish Windsor victory with that form having been very well advertised. Handicap debutants Asia Force and Simon Pierre could also play a part in this cracking handicap.[Peter Entwistle]

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Silver State

TOPSPEED:

Asia Force

SPOTLIGHT:

Morbeh

D Express:

Home Hero

Daily Mail:

Mr Seagull

Telegraph:

Asia Force

The Guardian:

Asia Force

The Sun:

Asia Force

The Star:

Home Hero

NEWMARKET:

Morbeh

Daily Mirror:

Morbeh

POSTDATA:

Silver State

LAMBOURN:

Silver State

The Times:

Silver State

Daily Record:

Silver State