1:35 Chester Tips

Bolo Neighs gets the vote after making a successful return from an 86-day break in a Class 3 Handicap at Ascot Racecourse over 6f. Racing off a mark of 90 in a 0-95 contest, he won by ¾L and arguably had a little left in reserve at the finish. Prior to that, he produced a solid effort on the all-weather when 2nd in a Class 3 Handicap at Lingfield Park Racecourse over 6f, beaten 3¾L by Completely Random, who has since progressed to a rating of 109. Looking further back, Bolo Neighs showed considerable ability as a juvenile. He won a valuable €217,000 contest at Curragh Racecourse over 6f by an impressive 7L before later finishing 3rd in a Listed race at York Racecourse on soft ground. Now a four-year-old, he appears to have returned in excellent order and remains open to further progress. A 4 lb rise to a mark of 94 looks fair given the manner of his Ascot success. Stall 3 should be a positive around Chester Racecourse, allowing him to secure a handy early position. In a race lacking standout contenders, Bolo Neighs looks to hold strong claims.

Station X has been well backed and running respectably over 5f the last twice but his 3 wins have all come at 6f so the step back up in trip in a positive. Made all when winning on the AW from a mark of 92 three starts back and similar tactics from stall 1 here at Chester can see him defy a mark 2lbs higher.

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The 5yo hasn't fired so far this year, but he is now 8 lb lower than his April mark. He does have five turf wins to his name. A return to his form from last Oct., when winning back-to-back races, would give him every chance. Nice price.