May 06 / 15.40 Chester

15.40

Good To Soft

American Holidays Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 6f 17y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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American Holidays Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £28.10
  • Place: £5.40

Form: 2551-0 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Returns to a more realistic level on handicap debut, having faced a stiff task (well beaten) in the Nell Gwyn on reappearance; sole 6f attempt resulted in ready win at Southwell (AW) in final 2yo outing; unexposed over this distance.
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2nd

2

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Chester

Cherry Baker

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Found the Group 3 Nell Gwyn Stakes all too much for her on her reappearance but she left it behind on her handicap debut, enjoying a charmed run up the inside to score comfortably in a C&D handicap 24 days ago; up 5lb and drawn even wider today; another career best is required.

5/1

1st

12

(8)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:40 Chester

Cherry Baker

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Returns to a more realistic level on handicap debut, having faced a stiff task (well beaten) in the Nell Gwyn on reappearance; sole 6f attempt resulted in ready win at Southwell (AW) in final 2yo outing; unexposed over this distance.

12/1

12th

7

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Cherry Baker

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Won well at Southwell (6f, AW) to open her account at the fifth attempt but looks highly unlikely to follow up, being towards the bottom of this pack on bare figures and a filly who has no obvious Group potential.

66/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 33414- D

Last run: 242 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Absent since a below-par effort switched to AW (7f) eight months ago; opened her account in competitive nursery at the York Ebor festival (6f, good to firm; led final strides) the time before and may be capable of better still on turf; this local runner is shortlisted.
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1st

6

(12)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Chester

Rubys Angel

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a big-field nursery (6f, good to firm) at last season's Ebor meeting; good second to Cherry Baker over C&D on her seasonal reappearance and 4lb better off with that rival today; drawn in stall 1 on that occasion but she's widest today which makes it easy enough to look elsewhere.

9/2

2nd

11

(1)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:40 Chester

Rubys Angel

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

Absent since a below-par effort switched to AW (7f) eight months ago; opened her account in competitive nursery at the York Ebor festival (6f, good to firm; led final strides) the time before and may be capable of better still on turf; this local runner is shortlisted.

9/2

2

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Rubys Angel

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Only fourth of five on 6f Newmarket nursery debut but bounced back with a bang to land a big-field nursery at the York Ebor meeting (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago, edging ahead late in a style which suggests 7f should be within range; that form has already been boosted and she should remain very competitive off 4lb higher.

2/1

3rd
13 (10)
Tricky Tel

11/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 11574- CD

Last run: 223 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Career commenced with two wins at Chester (5.5f/6f, good) last May; not in the same form elsewhere subsequently but the return to this venue, combined with a gelding operation, may prompt a resurgence; one of three runners for his local stable.
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1st

2

(7)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:05 Hamilton

Tricky Tel

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Began his career with a pair of 5f wins at Chester last May; progress stalled last summer but he returned from a 223-day absence with a good run back at Chester three weeks ago, third of 12 in a 6f handicap on good ground (wide draw); looks on a good mark but can he deliver away from Chester?

11/4

3rd

13

(10)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:40 Chester

Tricky Tel

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

Career commenced with two wins at Chester (5.5f/6f, good) last May; not in the same form elsewhere subsequently but the return to this venue, combined with a gelding operation, may prompt a resurgence; one of three runners for his local stable.

11/1

4th

1

(1)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:18 Pontefract

Tricky Tel

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Won at Chester in May on his first two starts (5.5f/6f, good); down the field in Ascot Listed race (good) and Doncaster nursery (good to soft) on his last two runs, both over 7f; he may appreciate this drop back in trip and grade but others arrive with more pressing claims.

12/1

20/1

Form: 6135-8 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has shown no further progress since the last of his three juvenile wins and some of today's rivals are less exposed; perhaps needed his Thirsk reappearance but this looks a difficult task.
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8th

2

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Thirsk

Go Vince Go

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

A three-time juvenile winner (including 5f York nursery); better form in defeat this season, prominent for a long way when a very good third of 14 in 6f handicap at Hamilton two weeks ago; interesting reverting to 5f.

9/1

3rd

1

(10)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Hamilton

Go Vince Go

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

A dual C&D winner in an excellent 2025 campaign; got right back on track when fourth of 12 in 6f Chester handicap 11 days ago; must enter calculations off the same mark.

15/2

4th

4

(7)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:40 Chester

Go Vince Go

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has shown no further progress since the last of his three juvenile wins and some of today's rivals are less exposed; perhaps needed his Thirsk reappearance but this looks a difficult task.

20/1

16/1

Form: 1457- D

Last run: 236 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Highly tried after his winning debut last term; possibly flattered by apparent peak effort (last of five in Irish Group 1) and has something to prove off his mark in this handicap debut; gelded since last run.
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7th

2

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Leicester

Do Bronxs

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Loughnane

Won 6f debut at Ayr as 2yo but highly tried and found wanting for the rest of 2025; however, he did well to be a close fifth of 12 on his handicap debut at Chester (6f, good) this month, considering he was drawn high and raced wide for much of the way; thereabouts off the same mark.

11/2

5th

3

(14)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:40 Chester

Do Bronxs

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

Highly tried after his winning debut last term; possibly flattered by apparent peak effort (last of five in Irish Group 1) and has something to prove off his mark in this handicap debut; gelded since last run.

16/1

16/1

Form: 1366-0

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Campaigned at Listed level, with mixed results, since scoring off 13lb lower in last handicap attempt; peak figure may not be reliable and she needs to prove current mark is appropriate.
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6th

9

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Arduis Invicta

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Craig Lidster

It's possible 6f suits better but some of last autumn's good nursery/Listed form came at 5f and she was beaten only 2l from a wide draw when sixth of 12 at Chester (6f, good) last Wednesday; not ruled out each-way.

14/1

6th

9

(13)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:40 Chester

Arduis Invicta

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Campaigned at Listed level, with mixed results, since scoring off 13lb lower in last handicap attempt; peak figure may not be reliable and she needs to prove current mark is appropriate.

16/1

9/4

Form: 14-2 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt whose form features a debut success last August and neck second, looking unlucky, at Pontefract (6f, good; had traffic issues) on handicap/seasonal debut; remains open to further improvement and commands respect.
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7th

6

(4)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:40 Chester

Alaminos

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Thrice-raced colt whose form features a debut success last August and neck second, looking unlucky, at Pontefract (6f, good; had traffic issues) on handicap/seasonal debut; remains open to further improvement and commands respect.

9/4

2nd

6

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:52 Pontefract

Alaminos

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Won a big-field maiden on debut at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last August; disappointing at Haydock (6f, good) in September but pulled hard; brings potential to this 3yo campaign and could prove to be ahead of the handicapper, provided he settles better.

4/1

1

(5)

4th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:02 Haydock

Alaminos

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

The horse he beat at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) has since let the form down but there's no knocking a winning start and he showed a willing attitude; has to be respected despite the penalty.

6/4

Form: 1020-9

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Best form when winning a Ripon novice event (5f, good) and second in Ayr nursery (6f, soft); chance of emerging on top in this competitive handicap partly depends on the effects of first-time headgear.
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8th

7

(3)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:40 Chester

Star Material

9st 4lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Best form when winning a Ripon novice event (5f, good) and second in Ayr nursery (6f, soft); chance of emerging on top in this competitive handicap partly depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

16/1

9th

6

(13)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:07 Thirsk

Star Material

9st 4lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Of interest on his two best efforts last year, namely a 5f novice win and a good second in a nursery at the Ayr Gold Cup meeting; market useful back from a six-month break.

14/1

11th

8

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:30 York

Star Material

9st 3lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Ripon novice winner (5f, good) who returned from a break to fill second on nursery debut at Ayr (6f, soft) last month; he has something to find and was no match for the winner last time, but that one followed up in a Listed race and this fellow could build on that latest run; each-way squeak.

14/1

9th
14 (12)
Evie Ross

12/1

Form: 916-

Last run: 250 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has raced three times, all last August, clear best form when scoring at Chepstow (good to firm) in sole 5f attempt; something to prove on the trip front but market support should be noted.
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5th

9

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Chester

Evie Ross

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Easily won a 5f maiden at Chepstow on her second 2yo run; never in the hunt behind Cherry Baker on her seasonal/handicap debut here 24 days ago but the run wasn't without hope, drawn wide in stall 12, racing freely under restraint and not enjoying a clear passage at a crucial time; stall 9 again not ideal but she's one to keep an eye on as the season progresses.

20/1

9th

14

(12)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:40 Chester

Evie Ross

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Has raced three times, all last August, clear best form when scoring at Chepstow (good to firm) in sole 5f attempt; something to prove on the trip front but market support should be noted.

12/1

6th

2

(6)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:43 Salisbury

Evie Ross

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Clive Cox

Blinkered for both runs; well beaten on 7f debut but then won by 3l over 5f at Chepstow (good to firm); the runner-up is now 0-5 but this filly is a half-sister to a Group 3 winner so might well have more to offer; trainer won this in 2022.

3/1

Form: 163-17 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly over 5f, winning three times, including at Chester (good to soft); not disgraced in Listed event at Bath most recently; well drawn but the return to 6f presents a question mark.
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4th

3

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Epsom

Temple Of Athena

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Brian Ellison

All three wins at 5f, on soft, good to soft and the AW; has had some excuses since the latest in March and the return to a 5f handicap looks in her best interests after she ran in Listed races either side of a modest 6f run at Chester; it's likely she needs to find extra for this, even so.

20/1

8th

10

(1)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:40 York

Temple Of Athena

8st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Won Beverley maiden (soft; debut) and Chester nursery (good to soft) last term; again scored on first start of the year when taking AW handicap (also 5f) in March; possibly found 6f a stretch again when disappointing at Chester last Wednesday but this looks too warm even if she does get back to her best.

50/1

Form: 231- D

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Comfortably justified favouritism at left-handed, turning Wolverhampton (kept to 6f on AW) in final 2yo start, stepping up on her placed efforts; interesting contender on turf/handicap debut, being one who could take well to Chester and improve further.
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11th

8

(9)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:40 Chester

Angel Love

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Comfortably justified favouritism at left-handed, turning Wolverhampton (kept to 6f on AW) in final 2yo start, stepping up on her placed efforts; interesting contender on turf/handicap debut, being one who could take well to Chester and improve further.

10/1

3rd

1

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Angel Love

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

10-1 and always prominent when beaten a nose on her debut at Southwell (6f, Polytrack; Fiery Damsel fourth) three weeks ago; sets a clear standard.

6/4

7/1

Form: 2180- D

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made all at Ascot (6f, soft) to build on debut effort; subsequently down the field in the Mill Reef and a valuable race on Champions Day but may be capable of progress back down in class; local runner who is interesting on handicap debut.
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13th

5

(10)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Watcha Snoop

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

Drawn widest at Chester last time and was returning from 200 days off there the time before, but few positives can be gleaned; watching brief advised stepping up to 7f for AW debut.

20/1

10th

8

(14)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Watcha Snoop

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

His Ascot novice win last September came over 6f and on soft ground; well beaten over 6f here on Wednesday and he has stall 14 to contend with now dropping to 5f for the first time.

20/1

12th

5

(6)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:40 Chester

Watcha Snoop

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Hugo Palmer

Made all at Ascot (6f, soft) to build on debut effort; subsequently down the field in the Mill Reef and a valuable race on Champions Day but may be capable of progress back down in class; local runner who is interesting on handicap debut.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2120 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £217.20
Straight Forecast £147.90
Tricast £2146.21
Trifecta £1983.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Alaminos

The Guardian:

Ruby's Angel

NEWMARKET:

Angel Love

LAMBOURN:

Evie Ross

TOPSPEED:

Watcha Snoop

RP RATINGS:

Alaminos

POSTDATA:

Alaminos

The Times:

Alaminos

Telegraph:

Alaminos

D Express:

Alaminos

The Sun:

Alaminos

Daily Record:

Alaminos

Daily Mail:

Ruby's Angel

Daily Mirror:

Ruby's Angel

The Star:

Ruby's Angel