| Course: CHESTER | Race date:27/06/08 | Race time:7:45 | Runners:7 |
| Race distance:1m2½f | Going:Good | Winners time:2m 13.83s |
| Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Stall | Weight | Age | RPR | OR | Odds | B High | B Ave | B Low | In run | Finished | Dist Behind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algarade | Seb Sanders | Sir Mark Prescott | 4 | 9-9 | 4 | 0 | 79 | 4/1 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 1 | |
| Prelude | T G McLaughlin | W M Brisbourne | 7 | 8-10 | 7 | 0 | 66 | 25/1 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 2 | 2 |
| Storyland | Kerrin McEvoy | W J Haggas | 3 | 8-8 | 3 | 0 | 76 | 7/4F | NA | NA | NA | NA | 3 | hd |
| Free Offer | Ashley Hamblett | J L Dunlop | 5 | 9-9 | 4 | 0 | 84 | 4/1 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 4 | ½ |
| Calakanga | Richard Mullen | C E Brittain | 6 | 8-12 | 3 | 0 | 80 | 8/1 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 5 | 1¼ |
| Princess Cocoa | B McHugh | R A Fahey | 1 | 8-8 | 5 | 0 | 71 | 8/1 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 6 | 1¼ |
| Casa Catalina | Eddie Ahern | M Johnston | 2 | 8-13 | 3 | 0 | 81 | 7/1 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 7 | 5 |
Algarade held up, headway 2f out, ran on to lead entering final furlong, pushed out and in command after
Prelude led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, not pace of winner after
Storyland held up, headway on outside well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong,
Free Offer soon steadied in rear and raced keenly, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, one pace and no further progress towards finish
Calakanga chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong
Princess Cocoa chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out until ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Casa Catalina chased leader until ridden 2f out, weakening when not much room over 1f out
ALGARADE certainly had, as she won readily on her reappearance at Great Leighs, and followed up with a victory that was full of authority. A big disappointment here on her final run of 2007, she was an altogether different proposition this time and, as a big, scopey sort, she will very likely continue to improve as the year goes on.
Prelude simply loves Chester and, while she was racing here over an inadequate distance, she still ran a cracker from the front. She should remain fairly treated after being reassessed for this honourable defeat, which will make her a popular choice when back here for a mission over her preferred 1m4f trip.
Storyland's winning run had come to an end earlier in the month at Salisbury, and she again failed to deliver again here. Ridden from off the pace, she did not pick up as perhaps looked likely, andthe handicapper may well now have her measure.
Calakanga found this much tougher than the Chepstow maiden she won last time out. A return to 1m4f could help her.
Princess Cocoa ran a rare disappointing race, while Casa Catalina confirmed the view that she was flattered to finish third in a good York handicap.
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