Chester Festival Tips: Gateley PLC Original Legal Thinking Handicap

Published on: 05/05/2016

Chester Festival Tips: Gateley PLC Original Legal Thinking Handicap

March 05, 2016 14:10pm - Chester

(4yo+, 1m 2f 75y, Class 2)

Chester - Boodles May Festival

The first race of Thursday`s line-up features some strong contenders. Much has been made of the chances of Sir Michael Stoute-trained Darshini who has recent form over this trip and arrives here in good shape. Fellow four-year-old Felix De Vega impressed in a recent handicap race in Ripon on heavy ground but has also performed well on firmer surfaces and stands a good chance from a decent price.

Another that catches the eye is What About Carlo. The five-year-old may not have kicked on as expected after his impressive showings last summer but he is well-equipped to perform at this level. The Eve Johnson Houghton-trained gelding bagged an impressive third place at Epsom (handicap) last time out and should be right in the mix here.

Betting odds and tips

Felix De Vega and What about Carlo are both tempting and offer good value but the nod goes to the slightly more experienced operator.

You can back What About Carlo at 8/1 with Bet365.

Remember, Bet365 are offering guaranteed best odds on all Chester races and a 100% deposit bonus up to £200 for new accounts.

Gateley PLC Original Legal Thinking Handicap - Last three years:

2015: Collaboration (4-9-1) A. M. Balding (David Probert) 9/4

2014: Tres Coronas (7-8-10) T. D. Barron (Graham Gibbons) 11/2

2013: Sir John Hawkwood (4-9-1) Sir Michael Stoute (R. L. Moore) 10/3

By Neil Morris

Published on: 05/05/2016

Any odds displayed within this preview were correct at the time of publishing (05/05/2016 10:40:54) but are subject to change.