NAP of the Day
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 |
|---|---|
Rubys Profit 1373054-0 | EVS |
Vintage Clarets 7725508-0 | EVS |
Roach Power 33611710- | EVS |
Smart Vision 3123118-0 | EVS |
Dapper Valley 718-87031 | EVS |
Arklow LadOUR TIP 862126-13 | 1/10 |
Jakajaro 6333557-1 | 1/10 |
Atomic Force 41/053-711 | 1/10 |
Dubai Bling 5/423-3071 | 1/10 |
Canons House 1105100-6 | 1/5 |
Roman Dragon 1602-0587 | 9/4 |
Seven Questions 7460700-3 | 4/1 |
Stratusnine 212/912-U5 | 5/1 |
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