- Trainer: James Tate
- Jockey: Callum Shepherd
- Age: 4
- Weight: 9st 8lbs
- OR: 91
Horse Racing Tips: Timeform's three best bets at Chelmsford on Friday
Timeform provide the three best bets at Chelmsford on Friday.
"He is the type to make above-average improvement now..."
Timeform on Highland Rocker
Sky Commander - 13:50 Chelmsford
Sky Commander looked potentially smart when opening his account at Kempton in 2019, but he has made the track only twice since. Clearly, he hasn't been the easiest to train, but he very much caught the eye on his recent return at Lingfield, showing improved form on his handicap debut, doing all of his best work at the finish. He is entitled to strip fitter for that, and has more potential than the majority of his rivals here.
Zabeel Champion - 16:07 Chelmsford
Zabeel Champion appeals as the type that has more to offer as a four-year-old. He was progressive last season, winning a couple of handicaps at Newmarket in the summer, and running well in useful events at York and Goodwood on his next two starts. A strong, good-bodied colt, he should have even more improvement in him, and appears to have been found a nice small-field event to make his reappearance in. He could prove hard to peg back from the front.
Highland Rocker - 16:37 Chelmsford
Highland Rocker has an attractive pedigree and made a promising start when finishing third to a smart sort at Kempton in November. He was green in the early stages, very much learning on the job, doing all of his best work at the finish. He is the type to make above-average improvement now, could hardly be in better hands, and should prove tough to beat.
Smart Stat
Zefferino - 14:25 Chelmsford
£59.50 - Martin Bosley's profit to a £1 level stake when having one runner at a flat meeting (saddles *ZEFFERINO*)