Race of the Day / Timeform / 05 May 2011 /

There are two Group 3s at Chester on Thursday, but this one gets the nod over the Vase as the Timeform Race of the Day....

Await The Dawn has been successful on 3 of his 4 starts, not extended when improving a chunk to land 1¼m Group 3 at Leopardstown in September. Likely to develop into a top-class performer this year and the one to beat.

Critical Moment improved when winning twice last July, making most in 1m Goodwood listed event for second win. Looked ready for a step back up to this trip when third in Ascot listed event on last week's return.

Distant Memories is a smart and consistent gelding, only once out of first 3 since debut. Gained biggest win in Group 3 Winter Hill Stakes at Windsor in August but yet to be risked on ground faster than good.

Dream Eater ran well several times in good company last season, just denied in 1m Group 2 in Turkey in September. Respectable effort on seasonal reappearance (Group 2) but stamina for this trip a concern.

Forte Dei Marmi was a typical improver for the yard in handicaps last year, winning 4 of 6 starts, best effort when winning valuable event at Newbury in September. Disappointing on reappearance but should do better.

Light From Mars hasn't taken long to get on the up for new yard, smart effort when landing 1m Spring Cup at Newbury last time. Capable of mixing it at this level, but stamina to prove up in trip.

Timeform 1-2-3
1. Await The Dawn
2. Forte Dei Marmi
3. Distant Memories

Timeform's View: It was hard not to be impressed with Await The Dawn's runaway success at Leopardstown last autumn and he looks the type to develop into a Group 1 performer in the coming months. He can overcome his penalty here at the main expense of Forte Dei Marmi, who is better than he showed on his Newmarket reappearance.

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