Few as enjoyable as Chester in May

The feature on the opening afternoon of the three-day fixture is the totesport.com Chester Cup, run over an extended two and a quarter miles, and the Brian Ellison-trained Tilt makes plenty of appeal.

The tough seven-year-old finished an unlucky-in-running third in the race 12 months ago and arrives back on the scene just 4lb higher in the weights.

Although his comeback run at Epsom was nothing out of the ordinary, Thirsdk-based Ellison was keen to stress before that race that Tilt was essentially on the Downs to blow away the cobwebs for Chester.

Having already proven his stamina for this marathon hike, Ellison’s stayer is crucially favourably drawn in stall five.

Moreover, he also has the services of Ryan Moore – which looks a tip in itself.

Roses For The Lady can consolidate upon the giant strides made by John Oxx this month in the Weatherbys Bank Cheshire Oaks.

Not content with pocketing the 2000 Guineas with Sea The Stars, Oxx looks to have the answer to this informative Listed heat.

Roses For The Lady looked highly progressive when scoring at Leopardstown last time, especially as the ground was a shade too fast for her, and should be unfazed at getting this slightly longer trip.

Although she will probably need to improve further to enter the equation for Royal Ascot and the Irish Oaks, Oxx would not be descending upon the Roodee for a day out.

Harbinger went into many a notebook when finishing with a wet sail on his debut at the Craven meeting behind Militarist, and has been found a nice opportunity in the Hull City A.F.C.

Premier Dream Maiden Stakes.

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained colt is well entered and although Militarist has been beaten subsequently, such was the impression this son of Dansili created that it will be disappointing if he cannot make his presence felt in good company later in the season.

The step up to an extended 10 furlongs should be in his favour.