Timeform UK SmartPlays: Thursday May 7

Chester's May meeting continues on Thursday

"Storm The Stars is only a maiden winner, but the manner of his victory at Leicester marked him down as a colt to keep firmly on side, with further improvement to come up in trip."

Timeform's SmartPlays team pick out the best bets on day two of Chester's May meeting.

Cannock Chase - 14:40 Chester

The progressive Cannock Chase is expected to prove all the better for his Sandown return and can give Sir Michael Stoute yet another winner in this Group 3. Air Pilot is very lightly raced for a six-year-old and could have more to offer this year, while Windhoek has a good record fresh and is another danger despite carrying a penalty.

Storm The Stars - 15:10 Chester

Storm The Stars is only a maiden winner, but the manner of his victory at Leicester marked him down as a colt to keep firmly on side, with further improvement to come up in trip. Aidan O'Brien is responsible for three of the last four winners of this race and his Hans Holbein is feared most.

Geordie George - 15:45 Chester

Conditions will suit Geordie George, who looks a certain improver upped in trip. Pleiades looks an obvious danger, similarly with this increased emphasis on stamina a plus, while Billy Slater is sure to be ready to roll for all he's not obviously well treated on his first go in a handicap.

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