
Chester Evening Card: Akkadian Thunder Heads Six-Runner Sprint
Seven races at Chester's unique circuit, headlined by Akkadian Thunder in the feature sprint. Course form and draw positions prove crucial.

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Danny Callaghan is a Newmarket-based racing journalist who grew up on the doorstep of the Flat. After a stint working for a bloodstock agency, he turned to journalism to share his obsession with bloodlines, course craft, and the tactical nuances of Flat racing. His course spotlights and form analysis are among the most detailed on the site.

Seven races at Chester's unique circuit, headlined by Akkadian Thunder in the feature sprint. Course form and draw positions prove crucial.

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