Sky Bet Sunday Series Preview and Tips for Chelmsford Sunday, June 1
The Sky Bet Sunday Series reaches the halfway stage at Chelmsford, with Scottish Sun columnist and Racing TV analyst Ed Watson providing his expert tips and insights for the day’s racing.
According to Sporting Life, the best bet of the day comes in the 6.15 Chelmsford race, with LIKEALOT fancied to preserve her unbeaten Chelmsford record by making a winning handicap bow for Ralph Beckett and Rossa Ryan. The Camelot three-year-old found the step up to Listed level at Newbury a fortnight ago beyond her, finishing a never-dangerous sixth behind the Oaks-bound duo of Qilin Queen and Revoir.
That experience is unlikely to be lost on her here, and with connections’ sights lowered for the time being, an opening mark of 85 offers scope for Beckett’s charge to progress in handicaps before another black-type bid later in the campaign. As Sporting Life reports, Rossa Ryan, jockey for Likealot, said: "I think Likealot’s got a nice mark, especially getting 10lb weight for age from the older fillies. Trying to come off a slow pace last time at Newbury didn’t suit her, plus the ground was probably quicker than she’d like. She’ll be much wiser for that experience and coming back onto the all-weather should be fine too. She’s by Camelot, so she’s only going to improve as she goes on."
In the 3.45 Chelmsford race, MUSICAL TOUCH is the next best bet, according to Sporting Life. The Sporting Life Racing Club-owned and Timeform top-rated Musical Touch is seeking a third win from his last four starts, with his recent form figures demonstrating his suitability to 6f around an AW bend.
Richard Fahey’s charge was sent off favourite to complete a hat-trick at York’s Dante festival earlier this month, but finished only fifth. However, that was typical of many a Knavesmire handicap in that it was a deep one for the grade – the winner, third and fourth all clash again in York’s 5.0 on Saturday. As Sporting Life quotes Richard Fahey, trainer: "He’s in great form and looks a picture. We don’t think he quite got home over 7f at York last time, so the drop to 6f should suit. They usually go a very good pace at Chelmsford and that would suit this horse, he’ll be strong at the finish."
For those looking for an outside bet, ARTISAN DANCER has decent frame claims at a double-digit price now reverting to an artificial surface. Charlie Johnston’s stayer was belatedly breaking his turf duck when scoring over 2m at Ripon in late April, and followed that improved effort on grass with another when third over an even longer trip in the Chester Cup consolation race. As Sporting Life reports, Jason Hart, jockey for Artisan Dancer, said: "Artisan Dancer’s not your usual Johnston horse in that he prefers to get some cover rather than lead. I’ve won on him a couple of times but not at Ripon, where I rode something else in that race. We went no pace over 2m that day, so I thought he actually did well to win. This trip on the all-weather suits him. The harder they go, the better it will be for getting him settled into a lovely rhythm."
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In conclusion, Sporting Life provides expert tips and insights for the Sky Bet Sunday Series at Chelmsford, with Likealot, Musical Touch, and Artisan Dancer being the top picks for the day. With their in-depth analysis and racing expertise, Sporting Life is the go-to source for all your racing needs.
