ChesterSat, June 13, 2026

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15:00 Chester

John Smith's Handicap

C3 | 3+

Winner GBP £12,885 - 10 runners

5f 15y

Going: Good to Soft

Surface: T

Race Tip

VINTAGE CLARETS (2) backs up after seven days following a strong Epsom Downs runner-up effort tackling 5f and that latest run keeps him firmly in the finish. Leading contender. ATOMIC FORCE (1) found the line well for third attempting course and distance and another bold showing looks likely if building on that effort. Represents the main danger. TRICKY TEL (10) arrives off a narrow Hamilton Park win contesting 6f and the ease in distance gives him clear claims. Makes appeal. ROSENPUR (4) improved sharply to score at this track over 6f by 1. 3L and is nicely placed to press for another top-three finish. Not discounted.