Chester’s three-day May Festival is an important early fixture on the Flat calendar, as it provides trials for Epsom’s Oaks and Derby in June.<\/p>\n
ITV are showing five races from the oldest racecourse in the world, including the Cheshire Oaks (1435) and the Chester Vase (1505).<\/p>\n
There’s also some jumps action from Newton Abbot, for those of you already missing the proper National Hunt season.<\/p>\n
Let’s begin with a quick run through of our ITV tips, with the reasons why we’ve picked them further down the page.<\/p>\n
If you fancy a punt or two, visit\u00a0Betway<\/a>\u00a0which will show you all the live odds, racecards and results.<\/p>\n Good luck and please gamble responsibly.<\/strong><\/p>\n (Please be aware selections could become non-runners after article’s latest update)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Wednesday ITV tips:<\/p>\n 13:30 (Chester) Ali Shuffle<\/p>\n 13:45 (Newton Abbot) Heltenham<\/p>\n 14:05 (Chester) Redorange<\/p>\n 14:35 (Chester) That’s Amore<\/p>\n 15:05 (Chester) Lambourn<\/p>\n 15:40 (Chester) Bob Mali<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 13:30 (Chester) Ali Shuffle<\/p>\n The new season at Chester begins with an intriguing two-year-old event, the Caa Stellar Lily Agnes Ebf Conditions Stakes.<\/a><\/p>\n Ali Shuffle<\/strong> arrives unbeaten following five furlong novice victories at Redcar and Beverley last month.<\/p>\n Viamarie<\/strong> caught the eye a month ago delivering a 2L success attempting a 5f novice event at Kempton AW. Represents notable connections.<\/p>\n Miss Piggle<\/strong> made a winning debut last week by 2.5L attempting this journey at Southwell and holds claims, while Social Exclusion<\/strong> warrants a second look.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 13:45 (Newton Abbot) Heltenham<\/p>\n Heltenham<\/strong> comes off a dominant 13-length win at Perth and looks tough to beat in the\u00a0Kauto The King Handicap Chase if he holds that form for Team Skelton.<\/p>\n Yes Indeed<\/strong> impressed on return with a win here and should improve further – key contender.<\/p>\n Light N Strike<\/strong> has been ultra-consistent with placed efforts at both Ascot and Chepstow. Hard to leave out.<\/p>\n Bourbali<\/strong> hasn\u2019t been far away in solid company and is worth keeping in mind for this.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 14:05 (Chester) Redorange<\/p>\n Redorange<\/strong> ended last season winning over 6f at Yarmouth before returning with a smart third tackling a higher graded 5f handicap at Sandown twelve days ago.<\/p>\n Clive Cox’s three year-old will be a leading player in the\u00a0Ladbrokes Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing Handicap<\/a> with Rossa Ryan in the saddle.<\/p>\n Ruby’s Profit<\/strong> started the new campaign in winning form landing a lower class 5f handicap at Wolverhampton by 3.25L a month ago and makes for appeal.<\/p>\n Carrados<\/strong> enhanced a promising profile after a break when successful in a 5f Wolverhampton AW novice race, while Blinky<\/strong> bids for a hat-trick and looks interesting.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 14:35 (Chester) That’s Amore<\/p>\n Trainer Ralph Beckett and Rossa Ryan won the Cheshire Oaks<\/a> last year with Forest Fairy and this season they team up again with That’s Amore.<\/strong><\/p>\n Produced a debut success last October by six lengths attempting a 1m novice event at Newbury and will be a leading player.<\/p>\n Aidan O’Brien maintains a strong record in this event having won five of the last nine renewals and can add to that with Minnie Hauk<\/strong> who confirmed debut promise with a 0.5L victory in a 1m Leopardstown maiden last October.<\/p>\n Queen Of Thieves<\/strong> is progressive. Off the mark at the third attempt winning by 11L over 1m3 1\/2f at Yarmouth. More confident she stays the distance and is set to go well.<\/p>\n Secret Of Love<\/strong> recorded a 1m Listed second during November at Newmarket and holds claims.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 15:05 (Chester) Lambourn<\/p>\n O’Brien has won six of the last ten renewals of the Chester Vase<\/a> and Lambourn<\/strong> rates one of his strongest in this line-up after a smart 2.25L second tackling the G3 Ballysax Stakes six weeks back at Leopardstown..<\/p>\n Square D’Alboni<\/strong> completed a hat-trick last season following a heavy ground Listed success by 4L over 1m1f at Chantilly where form has worked out well and will be the main danger.<\/p>\n Pinhole<\/strong> improved in December when successful attempting a 1m novice race at Southwell AW.<\/p>\n Convergent<\/strong> arrives unbeaten following a pair of Redcar wins and looks one to note.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 15:40 (Chester) Bob Mali<\/p>\n Course and distance winner Bob Mali<\/strong> started the new season with a strong second tackling a higher graded 6f handicap at Newmarket three weeks ago.<\/p>\n Ticks plenty of boxes in the\u00a0Love Federal Capital Handicap<\/a>\u00a0for trainer Charlie Hills and with William Buick in the driving seat.<\/p>\n Hammer The Hammer<\/strong> bids for a hat-trick following a pair of Southwell AW wins including by 6L among this company over 6f. Rates highly.<\/p>\n Diligently<\/strong> ended 2024 with a narrow victory in a competitive 6f two-year-old event at York during August. Holds claims.<\/p>\n Cyclonite<\/strong> arrives after a consistent streak of all-weather form. Worth a second look.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n You can place a bet on all these races with\u00a0Betway here.<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n READ MORE:\u00a0Best strategies for successful horse racing betting<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n READ MORE:\u00a0Nap of the Day – Today\u2019s best free horse racing tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n