GB - Chester - Race 3

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

10.3f

Handicap

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in places)

20.5K

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Verdict

MEET ME IN MERAKI was the subject of a late gamble and may well have rewarded his backers had he seen daylight earlier when just touched off by reopposing Zambezi Magic at Chepstow 11 days ago. Evidently down to a handy mark, he can confirm the promise of that run. Condotti back at a more suitable trip and Chilly Breeze head up the dangers, with Ayr scorer West Tyrone and Risk Averse Rebel just another couple to factor in.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Dual all-weather winner last autumn who was the subject of a late gamble and he might well have delivered had he seen more daylight in the closing stages when touched off by reopposing Zambezi Magic over this trip at Chepstow 11 days ago. Respected from what is clearly a workable mark. 1st Pick 6 Meet Me In Meraki Jockey: Finley Marsh Trainer: David Evans J: Finley Marsh T: David Evans	97	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Dual all-weather winner last autumn who was the subject of a late gamble and he might well have delivered had he seen more daylight in the closing stages when touched off by reopposing Zambezi Magic over this trip at Chepstow 11 days ago. Respected from what is clearly a workable mark.
8	Remains winless but posted one of his better efforts when second over this trip at Ayr in July, just running out of steam late on. Shaped like a non-stayer tackling 1½m at Ffos Las since and this rates more suitable with usual cheekpieces quickly replacing the visor. 2nd Pick 8 Condotti (Ire) Jockey: David Probert Trainer: Hugo Palmer J: David Probert T: Hugo Palmer	100	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Remains winless but posted one of his better efforts when second over this trip at Ayr in July, just running out of steam late on. Shaped like a non-stayer tackling 1½m at Ffos Las since and this rates more suitable with usual cheekpieces quickly replacing the visor.
3	A fair 5f winner for David Evans in 2024. Lightly raced subsequently and more encouraging signs from sliding mark for present stable of late, again finding only one too good in 7-runner handicap at Windsor (1m) 6 weeks ago. Conditions in his favour now stamina is tested further. Hood tried. 3rd Pick 3 Chilly Breeze Jockey: Edward Greatrex Trainer: Ian Williams J: Edward Greatrex T: Ian Williams	96	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis A fair 5f winner for David Evans in 2024. Lightly raced subsequently and more encouraging signs from sliding mark for present stable of late, again finding only one too good in 7-runner handicap at Windsor (1m) 6 weeks ago. Conditions in his favour now stamina is tested further. Hood tried.

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