Chester's Roodee course hosts seven races live on Sky Sports Racing Saturday, with the Virgin Bet Handicap serving as the feature contest at 3.30pm. Course specialist Roman Dragon heads the field under Oisin Murphy, seeking a ninth victory at the track after his recent narrow success 23 days ago.

The Hugo Palmer-trained seven-year-old shoulders a 5lb higher mark but remains competitive over seven furlongs. Ian Williams' Supido rates the chief threat after returning to winning form earlier this month, while Element Of Fire aims to bounce back from a troubled run that halted his four-timer attempt. Stablemate The Angel King and Bobby Bennu add depth to the competitive lineup.

Later on the card, Cherry Baker and Tarot contest the John Smith's Fillies' Handicap at 4.05pm. Cherry Baker chases a three-timer over six furlongs after doubling her career tally at the May meeting, with Cieren Fallon maintaining the partnership. Tarot makes her handicap debut after justifying odds at Kempton in October.

At Lingfield, Footwork bids to follow up his Ayr victory in the 6.42pm handicap, while veteran Sweet Reward arrives in peak form. Pure Grit, a half-brother to Group Three winner American Sonja, represents Saeed Suhail in the opening novice stakes.