CAA Stellar Chester Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 15:20 | Winning time: 3m 11.63s

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Lone Eagle^b³²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: H Crouch| T: R M Beckett| OR: 109

11/4

Underwhelming since finishing second in the Irish Derby in 2021 although finished an encouraging second in the Ormonde Stakes here in May. Stiff tasks over long distances on his last 2 outings and he should be up to making his presence felt in this company.

Form: 57-5299

(1)

Shanroe²⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 9-7| J: Jason Hart| T: K Thornton| OR: 102| D

17/2

Veteran Irish raider proved he retains all ability when winning 6-runner minor event at Galway (14.1f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Emphasis on speed here looks likely to suit and he's not discounted.

Form: 8702-U1

(3)

Divine Jewel³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: David Egan| T: R Varian| OR: 101

15/2

Good third in a strong York listed event on return before going down narrowly to an unexposed 3-y-o in Leopardstown Group 3. Not quite at her best in France last time but previous form would put her in the mix.

Form: 227-329

(5)

Military Order⁹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 110

4/5

Brother to Derby and King George VI winner Adayar looked every inch a smart prospect when completing the hat-trick in the Lingfield Derby Trial in May. Failed to give his running in the Derby itself but remains one to be positive about after a break.

Form: 41-110

(2)

Greysful Storm¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: David Probert| T: Darryll Holland| OR: 89

25/1

Easy winner on handicap debut in 17-runner event at Newbury in May and ran at least as well when runner-up at Ascot in July, but poor effort at Newmarket a fortnight ago and has plenty to find in this grade anyway.

Form: 7-01029

Non-Runners

(4)

Thanks Monica³⁵

Weight: 9-2| Age: 4

T: R M Beckett J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Military Order (4/5), Lone Eagle (11/4), Divine Jewel (15/2), Shanroe (17/2), Thanks Monica (20/1), Greysful Storm (25/1)

MILITARY ORDER ran no sort of race when amongst the favourites for the Derby but both the track and the quick ground provide possible excuses for such a bulky colt, so he's taken to confirm the fine impression he'd created at Lingfield previously. Lone Eagle ran his best race for a while when second in the Ormonde here and isn't ruled out back in more realistic company, whilst Divine Jewel also merits respect.