Best Bet
13:30 Chester Tips — Thursday 7th May 2026
13:30ChesterGoing: GoodFlat
Our Selection
Arklow Lad
4yo • b c
Strong
84/100 confidence
Form
15/15
Rating
9/10
Market
8/10
Trends
11/15
Why This Horse
- Won last time out
- Consistent — placed 4 of last 5 runs
- Young 4yo with recent win — scope for improvement
Each-Way Alternative: Dapper Valley
13:30 Chester — Race Preview & Tips
Arklow Lad catches the eye in the 13:30 13:30 Chester at Chester, run over on Good ground.
Recent form reads 62126-131, with a win that underlines the current well-being.
Trained by Michael Appleby and ridden by David Egan, this is a pairing with a solid record in races of this nature.
There is every reason to think the Good going will play to strengths here.
Key angle: Won last time out.
Off an official rating of 86, there may be more to come at the current mark.
If looking for an each-way angle, Dapper Valley is the one to include on the slip.
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Full Racecard — 13 Runners
| Horse | Odds |
|---|---|
Arklow LadOUR TIP 2126-1315 | 1/10 |
Jakajaro 33557-114 | 1/10 |
Roman Dragon 05870180 | 10/3 |
Rubys Profit 3054-0464 | 7/2 |
Canons House 05100-625 | 5/1 |
Seven Questions 0700-3641 | 7/1 |
Dapper Valley 718-87031 | 10/1 |
Atomic Force 053-71103 | 14/1 |
Stratusnine 12-U52P28 | 14/1 |
Dubai Bling 423-30712 | 16/1 |
Vintage Clarets 508-00702 | 25/1 |
Roach Power 11710-097 | 50/1 |
Smart Vision 3118-0989 | 66/1 |
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