Lazy Griff Seeks Revival at Chester as Sky Sports Racing Features Busy Saturday

Saturday promises a packed day of horse racing, with live coverage on Sky Sports Racing from Chester, Lingfield, and Newton Abbot.

Chester's Feature: Lazy Griff and By The Book Vie for Top Honours

The highlight of the afternoon at Chester is the Listed Chester Stakes, featuring a competitive field of eight, spearheaded by the talented duo Lazy Griff and By The Book.

Charlie Johnston's Lazy Griff has demonstrated solid form this summer, securing a convincing win at Sandown following his reappearance. He will carry a three-pound penalty for that victory. After finishing seventh in the Goodwood Cup last month, Lazy Griff will need to rediscover his peak performance to claim this prize.

A significant threat to Lazy Griff comes from Charlie Appleby's charge, By The Book, partnered by Billy Loughnane. This five-year-old ran a commendable second in a similar grade at Beverley in early July and remains relatively lightly raced for his age.

Andrew Balding's Fantasy World presents an intriguing contender, returning to flat racing after competing over hurdles earlier this year.

Newton Abbot's Promise: Handlethekettle Chasing a Hat-Trick

At Newton Abbot, Handlethekettle aims for a third consecutive victory in a competitive renewal of the Aubrey Loze Memorial Handicap Hurdle.

Trained by Jamie Snowden, Handlethekettle, who was highly regarded as a novice, has thrived since entering handicap company. He enters this race seeking his third win on the trot, with Isabelle Ryder claiming a valuable five pounds off his back.

Supreme Yeats, showing great determination to secure his sixth career win at Bangor on his last outing, is expected to perform well over the extended distance.

Daisy Hitchen's Kitty Foyle is a consistent performer over hurdles and should be well-prepared following a recent flat race.

Chester's Earlier Race: Asuka Aims for Fourth Turf Victory

In an excellent renewal of the Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap at Chester, George Boughey's Asuka looks to maintain his unbeaten record on turf.

Boughey's stable has been in excellent form, with Libertango recently winning the Lowther at York. Asuka has strong claims in this race. Despite a defeat at Wolverhampton in July, he justified odds of 1-50 at Lingfield before winning on his handicap debut at Thirsk. A three-pound rise in the weights may not deter him from following up.

Whip Cracker boasts a solid record in handicaps and demonstrated his fitness when finishing second over a longer trip at Chester in May. He cannot be overlooked on his return.

Collecting Coin won over this course and distance 28 days ago. Yanifer and Two Tempting are also considered strong contenders, having won the last two editions of this race.

Other Notable Races

• Randwick, 7:30 am: The Group One Winx Stakes features a highly anticipated clash between Autumn Glow and Sheza Alibi.
• Chester, 3:15 pm: Nicely and Kentucky Rain are notable contenders for Amo, with Bated Benevolence also showing promise.
• Newton Abbot, 3:05 pm: Gore Point is aiming for a four-timer.
• Newton Abbot, 1:55 pm: Paddy Brennan's King's Scholar tops the six runners in this novices' hurdle.
• Lingfield, 5:10 pm: Epictetus is among nine runners in a Class Four race.
• Deauville, 1:31 pm: In a Listed race, Majnoun and Big Money Man could be above average.
• Saratoga, 11:07 pm: Sunlit Uplands, representing Stuart Williams and ridden by Johnny Velazquez, competes in a Grade Two race.
• Saratoga, 11:42 pm: The Grade One Alabama Stakes takes place.
• De Mar, 2:00 am: Joseph O'Brien's Sandringham winner is set to compete in the Grade One Oaks. Kensington Lane makes his debut for Philip D'Amato.
• Del Mar, 2:30 am (Not Live): Knightsbridge and Hit Show are among the contenders in the Grade One Pacific Classic.
• Chester, 3:50 pm: The £700,000 yearling purchase Ivory Moon makes its debut for the Boughey stable.