Jim Crowley: He is a smart horse who loves soft ground

Jockey and Coral ambassador Jim Crowley discusses the chances of his four rides at Chester on Friday.

1.30 Chester – Revich

I think he will run a big race here. He ran well at Newbury last month in the Spring Cup, finishing third of 10 runners. He made the running that day, which wasn’t ideal, as he’d much prefer to be off a lead. The soft ground will suit him, he is drawn reasonably well and he likes Chester. I expect him to go close.

2.40 Chester – Mujtaba

He is a smart horse who loves soft ground. He was really progressive last year, winning at Doncaster and Newbury. I was very impressed with him at Newbury on his last start. He is stepping up to Group company, with Point Lonsdale to beat.

This is his second attempt at Chester. He disappointed at this meeting 12 months ago and we don’t know why. I am not too concerned about that, as he is a good horse, and I am really looking forward to riding him.

3.15 Chester – Reshoun

The Chester Cup has been a lucky race for me. I have won it twice, with wins coming on Bulwark (2008) and Il de Re (2012). My horse this year, Reshoun, is a decent horse, but he is nine years old now.

👏 A game effort from Reshoun to plunder this £60,000 prize to record his seventh career success for @ianwilliamsraci, @JimCrowley1978 & @drmarwanK at @NewburyRacing pic.twitter.com/89gbvuxAN8

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) July 16, 2022