4:37 Chester
This Class 4 Roodee Handicap over 1m7f196y on good to soft ground features an 11-runner field where stamina will be tested around the tight Chester turns. The KTB Fit scores are tightly bunched at the top, with It's All About You heading the numbers on 68, followed closely by Fox Journey on 60, Dino Bellagio on 59, Solar Pass on 58 and Heathen on 57. Several runners are dropping in class or stepping up in trip, while the local trainer and jockey records carry notable weight given the venue's quirks.
How the race shapes up
The pace shape suggests a steadily-run affair with no obvious front-runner dominating, though several hold-up performers could mean the race is decided from mid-pack or off the pace. It's All About You and Solar Pass are likely to be prominent from their favourable low draws, while Dino Bellagio from stall 10 may have to work harder to get a decent position. The key question is whether the good-to-soft ground exposes vulnerabilities in several runners with modest records on the surface, potentially allowing a horse with proven course form to gain an edge.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1It's All About You KTB Selection68/100It's All About You is a fair performer who has already won over this trip and at this track.
- 2Fox Journey60/100Fair performer who arrives in decent nick after two placed efforts this year.
- 3Dino Bellagio59/100Dino Bellagio is a fair performer who won on his only previous visit to Chester and steps up in trip having already scored over this distance.
- 4Solar Pass58/100Solar Pass is a fair performer who has shown consistent placed form at this trip, finishing second in both attempts, and he also ran to a similar level when sec…
- 5Heathen57/100Modest performer who has run to form without winning on both previous visits to Chester.
- 6Kingdom Of Stars57/100Kingdom Of Stars is a fair performer who has been consistent in recent starts with form figures of 13032.
- 7Savrola54/100Savrola is a fair sort who arrives in decent nick after a string of placed efforts last year.
- 8Cascade Hall54/100Modest performer who arrives in decent nick after two wins from his last three starts.
- 9Pergamon52/100Modest performer who has won four of his five starts at this trip but has struggled since returning from a break.
- 10Barenboim45/100Fair performer who has won at today's trip but arrives in modest form after finishing ninth last time.
- 11Action Pact40/100Action Pact is a modest performer who has shown some consistency but lacks a win in nine career starts.
The contenders
It's All About You KTB Fit 68/100
It's All About You is a fair performer who has already won over this trip and at this track. Dropping back from 2m2½f looks a sensible move and the yard and jockey both have solid recent records here, with the trainer operating at a 14% strike rate at Chester from 94 runs and the jockey at 15% from 39 rides. The recent form is a bit patchy though and he is 0 from 6 on good to soft at this distance, with his only win from seven runs on the surface coming at a shorter trip. From draw 4 he should be able to secure a decent early position. The class drop is another plus for a horse whose best efforts suggest he can be competitive here.
Fox Journey KTB Fit 60/100
Fox Journey is a fair performer who arrives in decent nick after two placed efforts this year. He steps up markedly in trip today having failed to trouble the judge in two previous attempts at this distance and his record on good to soft ground is modest from a small sample of just two runs. Trainer and jockey both have solid Chester records, the yard at 12% from 127 runs and the jockey at 15% from 48 rides, though this is the horse's first run at the track. From draw 7 he should be able to track the leaders without too much difficulty. Recent form of 056-23 gives him a solid base but the trip and ground questions remain.
Dino Bellagio KTB Fit 59/100
Dino Bellagio is a fair performer who won on his only previous visit to Chester and steps up in trip having already scored over this distance. He showed fair form when third on reappearance and the yard have a solid record here at 12% from 89 runs. The big negative is his record on good to soft ground where he is yet to place from six starts. Drawn 10 he will need to overcome a wide berth, though the booking of David Probert with a 15% strike rate at the track from 326 rides offers some compensation. Recent form of 4318-3 suggests he retains ability if the surface does not prove too testing.
Solar Pass KTB Fit 58/100
Solar Pass is a fair performer who has shown consistent placed form at this trip, finishing second in both attempts, and he also ran to a similar level when second here over 2m on his penultimate start. He acts on good to soft ground having been placed on his only attempt and the yard’s solid 21% strike rate at Chester from 620 runs adds some encouragement from the booking of P J McDonald who has a 14% record at the track from 133 rides. Stall two looks no disadvantage but he has yet to win in 13 starts and often finds one too good. Recent form of 7-1522 underlines his reliability without quite getting him over the line.
Heathen KTB Fit 57/100
Heathen is a modest performer who has run to form without winning on both previous visits to Chester. Placed once from two starts at today's trip and the yard's solid 14% strike-rate here from 94 runs adds some encouragement, though he showed little spark on his only go on good to soft ground. Recent efforts have been ordinary and he remains vulnerable to anything better handicapped. From draw 6 he should be able to get a nice position behind the leaders. The trainer and jockey combination has produced a 14% strike rate at the track overall.
The rest of the field
Kingdom Of StarsKTB Fit 57/100
Kingdom Of Stars is a fair performer who has been consistent in recent starts with form figures of 13032. He drops back from 2m4f to a trip he has won over from seven attempts which looks a positive move while his jockey has a solid 12% strike rate from 83 rides at Chester. He has no experience of this track or the good to soft ground which adds some unknowns. Stepping up in class from draw 1.
SavrolaKTB Fit 54/100
Savrola is a fair sort who arrives in decent nick after a string of placed efforts last year. He has won on good to soft and should handle the surface, though this is his first run at Chester and he steps up markedly in trip. The trainer has yet to strike at the track from six runs while the jockey’s 5 percent strike rate from 66 rides is modest. Dropping in class from the widest draw.
Cascade HallKTB Fit 54/100
Cascade Hall is a modest performer who arrives in decent nick after two wins from his last three starts. He has won at today's trip but his record on good to soft is modest with no win or place from two runs. Goldie has a solid 14% strike rate at Chester from 88 runs while this is the horse's first visit to the track. Stepping up in class.
PergamonKTB Fit 52/100
Pergamon is a modest performer who has won four of his five starts at this trip but has struggled since returning from a break. He has never run at Chester and is 0-2 on good to soft ground. The yard and jockey both have solid records here.
BarenboimKTB Fit 45/100
Barenboim is a fair performer who has won at today's trip but arrives in modest form after finishing ninth last time. Has only run once at Chester where he finished fourth and his record on good to soft is similarly limited with no wins or places from two starts. The yard has a solid 13% strike rate here from a big sample while the jockey operates at 10%.
Action PactKTB Fit 40/100
Action Pact is a modest performer who has shown some consistency but lacks a win in nine career starts. He has placed over this trip before and was a respectable third here last season though he has failed to place in three runs on good to soft ground. The Easterby yard has a modest 7% strike rate at Chester while Billy Garritty fares slightly better with a 9% record at the track.
KTB verdict
It's All About You stands out as the KTB Selection. He has already shown he can win over this trip and at Chester, the drop back in distance from his latest start looks well judged, and the yard and jockey both bring strong local form to the table. While his good-to-soft record at the distance is modest, the balance of his ability, course knowledge and the class drop give him the strongest overall profile. The main dangers are likely to come from Solar Pass, who has been consistently placed at this trip and acts on the ground, and Dino Bellagio, who won on his sole previous visit to the Roodee, though both carry question marks over finding the necessary improvement to win.
KTB Selection It's All About You
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 00:02 UTC, 13 Jun. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| It's All About You | 10/1 | 7Bet |
| Fox Journey | 6/1 | William Hill |
| Dino Bellagio | 14/1 | William Hill |
| Solar Pass | 9/2 | William Hill |
| Heathen | 15/2 | LiveScore Bet |
| Kingdom Of Stars | 25/1 | Bet365 |
| Savrola | 16/1 | William Hill |
| Cascade Hall | 10/3 | Midnite |
| Pergamon | 6/1 | Bet365 |
| Barenboim | 28/1 | William Hill |
| Action Pact | 7/1 | 7Bet |
This is the narrative read of the 4:37 Chester. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Chester racecard. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Which horse has won both at today's distance and at Chester?
It's All About You has won over this trip and at this track.
What is the trainer's strike rate at Chester for the yard of the selection?
Jennie Candlish has a 14% strike rate at Chester from 94 runs.
How many starts has Solar Pass had without winning?
Solar Pass has yet to win in 13 starts.
Which horse has the best recent form on paper among the principals?
Fox Journey arrives in decent nick after two placed efforts this year with recent form 056-23.
What is Dino Bellagio's record on good to soft ground?
Dino Bellagio is yet to place from six starts on good to soft ground.
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