ITV Racing Tips on May 7th - Thursday's tips for Chester
Thursday's Chester May Festival card delivers thrilling action, headlined by the Ormonde Stakes and Dee Stakes. With clear draw trends influencing the handicaps, expert tips suggest backing Ruby's Profit in the 1:30pm, Koodini in the 2:05pm, and long-shot Monarch's Gold in the 3:40pm. Constitution River is tipped to win the Dee Stakes, albeit at restricted odds. The main recommendation is to focus on horses with favourable low draws for enhanced winning chances.
- Free tips for the ITV races on Thursday 7th May
- Chester's May Festival continues on Thursday
- Ruby's Profit and Monarch's Gold feature in our ITV selections
- ITV Racing Schedule
- 1:30pm Chester - CAA Stellar Handicap Tips
- 2:05pm Chester - Maiden Stakes Tips
- 2:35pm Chester - Dee Stakes Tips
- 3:05pm Chester - Ormonde Stakes Tips
- 3:40pm Chester - Xenon Workplace Handicap Tips
Thursday's Tips
The May Festival continues with another cracking card at Chester on Thursday. The Ormonde Stakes headlines the schedule, which also features the Listed Dee Stakes and a couple of valuable handicaps.
Here are my best betting tips for Thursday's ITV races at Newmarket.
ITV Racing Schedule
| Time | Title |
|---|---|
| 1:30pm | CAA Stellar Handicap (Class 2) 5f |
| 2:05pm | British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (Class 2) 5½f |
| 2:35pm | Boodles Raindance Dee Stakes (Listed Race) 1m2½f |
| 3:05pm | Ladbrokes Ormonde Stakes (Group 3) 1m5½f |
| 3:40pm | Xenon Workplace Handicap (Class 2) 7½f |
ITV Racing Tips - Thursday 7th May
1:30pm Chester - CAA Stellar Handicap Tips
We haven't seen a horse win this five-furlong handicap from wider than stall five since 2011, so focusing on those drawn low seems sensible. Roman Dragon is well-placed to defend his crown from stall three, but I like the chances of RUBY'S PROFIT (13/2).
Jamie Insole's sprinter won two of his first three starts last season, while also finishing a very close second to Redorange at this meeting. Ruby's Profit then placed third in the 3YO Dash at Epsom, before his form tailed off during the second half of the season.
Having faded from the front on his reappearance in Listed company, Jack Doughty's mount kept on gamely after a sluggish start - first time hood - to finish a one-length fourth behind Regal Envoy at Bath on Monday. The quick turnaround suggests that Insole's sprinter has come out of that race in good shape, and the hood comes off for this assignment, as a fast start will be crucial to Ruby's Profit's chances.
2:05pm Chester - Maiden Stakes Tips
If I was going to have a bet in this maiden, then I'd chance Hugo Palmer's newcomer KOODINI (13/2). Jason Watson's mount is by a strong sprinting sire in Kodiac, and his full brother Old Chums won three times - including a handicap here at Chester - during a brief career for Tom Dascombe.
Koodini hasn't got the experience of Caturra Lights and Donegal Rose, but he is drawn better than both having been placed in stall two. There's every chance he could make a winning debut for Palmer and The Fifteen 39ers.
2:35pm Chester - Dee Stakes Tips
I won't be having a bet in the Dee Stakes. I'm fully expecting Constitution River to win, but Evens isn't an appealing price for me. I would rather take the 16/1 that's currently available on Constitution River to win the 2026 Epsom Derby and hope that he wins impressively on Thursday.
3:05pm Chester - Ormonde Stakes Tips
Read our full guide to the 2026 Ormonde Stakes to find out who we've backed in Thursday's feature.
Visit our Ormonde Stakes Live Stream page if you want to watch any of Thursday's races via a mobile or tablet.
3:40pm Chester - Xenon Workplace Handicap Tips
Like the opener, there's very little point in backing anyone drawn wide in this three-year-old handicap. Since this race was created in 2006, 17 of the 19 winners have been drawn in stall six or lower, and the two anomalies came from stall seven.
Favourites have a strong recent record, but market leader Factual has been drawn poorly out in stall nine. McMurray would be the obvious alternative, but I'd rather chance my arm with MONARCH'S GOLD (22/1) at a lengthy price.
Kevin Philippart de Foy's youngster has done most of his racing on the all-weather since making his debut in September. Monarch's Gold beat My Seagull on debut at Kempton, before suffering a head defeat to one of today's rivals, Gentle George, on his sole turf start at Haydock.
Another maiden win over six furlongs followed at Southwell, and David Egan's mount did run well when second to the highly regarded Ghost Mode there in March, before a poor showing in the 3YO Championships Final on All-Weather Finals Day at Newcastle.
Monarch's Gold has secured some creditable results over six furlongs, considering he's bred to tackle much further trips. Too Darn Hot was a champion miler, and his dam, Made Up, won the 14-furlong March Stakes. Stepping up in trip is sure to suit Monarch's Gold, and he's been drawn well down in stall three.
Verdict
Thursday's Chester Tips:
Ruby's Profit
1:30pm Chester
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Koodini
2:05pm Chester
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Monarch's Gold
3:40pm Chester
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