May 30 / 16.05 Chester

16.05

Good To Soft

John Smith’s Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 0m 6f 17y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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John Smith’s Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3414-2 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
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.
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2nd

10

(6)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Rubys Angel

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Won handicap at Chester (6f, good) in May and ran well when fifth of 20 in competitive fillies' handicap at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good) last time; however, she has plenty to find against the pick of today's opposition.

33/1

5th

10

(12)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Rubys Angel

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

York handicap winner last season and overcame a wide draw at Chester in May (6f, good; 4lb lower); good and bad since, though saw too much daylight when returned to 7f at Newmarket last time (behind Machadadorp); better can be expected, assuming she copes with this new experience.

33/1

4th

6

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:15 Newmarket (July)

Rubys Angel

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Hugo Palmer

Recorded 33-1 success in a valuable 6f York handicap last summer and has run some good races over that trip as a 3yo, including when overcoming a wide draw with aplomb at Chester in May; failed to stay 7f on the AW on her final 2yo start but might have needed a rest by then; has a bit to prove but it's possible she'll fare better on this second attempt at the trip.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 551-01 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
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.
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17th

25

(25)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Cherry Baker

8st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

A win and a second at Chester (both 6f, good) in her two handicap runs; going the right way but she has a different set of conditions to negotiate today.

25/1

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

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 221-14 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fifth attempt as a 2yo, winning a 6f fillies' novice decisively; stronger form when coming from off the pace to win a Class 4 handicap at Southwell last month but she was beaten fair and square at Yarmouth two weeks later (7f, good to firm); return to 6f can help but Champonie may prove the yard's main hope.
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3rd

3

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Zighy

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Two wins from three starts on AW and latest was off 6lb lower at Southwell (6f, AW) in April; 0-6 on turf but she made a bold bid at Chester (third of 11) last month and backed that up with a clear second at Ffos Las (5f, good) last time; this step back up in trip is a positive and she still has scope for further progress; key player.

2/1

2nd

4

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:22 Ffos Las

Zighy

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Wins have come over 6f on Tapeta, latterly off 6lb lower; now has her first 5f run since beaten at odds-on on her 2yo debut but she showed good toe to make most round Chester last time before picked off by two who'd sat in the rear and this mark looks within range.

7/4

Form: 421-61 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 with a 6f win at Newcastle and she was back on the scoresheet over that C&D 11 days ago; up from Class 5 today and her turf efforts leave her with something to find.
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1st

7

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fizzy Cristal

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ridden positively for two 6f Newcastle wins and found the race not panning out to suit under a more patient ride upped to 7.2f here a month ago; back on her last successful mark and should fare better.

8/1

5th

6

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fizzy Cristal

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Both wins have come over 6f on Newcastle's AW; not in the same form on turf since; steps up in trip back on AW and cannot be discounted.

16/1

5th

9

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Fizzy Cristal

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Doubled her tally with 6f handicap success at Newcastle in may and backed it up with a solid fourth of 11 at Chester (6f) three weeks ago; she's less exposed than most of these and in the mix.

10/1

20/1

Form: 916-9

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
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.
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5th

1

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

16:25 Chepstow

Evie Ross

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Won a 5f maiden here (good to firm) last August on her second start; hasn't kicked on in handicaps over 6f and she'll need to accept the new headgear (blinkered for previous runs) if she's to see out this longer trip.

13/2

5th

4

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:53 Chepstow

Evie Ross

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

Won a 5f maiden here (good to firm) last August on her second start; never really threatened at Chester (6f) on her reappearance in May and encountered a wide trip when fifth there last time; dropped another 2lb and of some interest returned to this track.

11/1

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

Form: -11668 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Of interest on this year's AW best; latest Ripon run was underwhelming though and others look open to greater progress.
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5th

4

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Saffron Dandy

9st 8lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Landed her third win of the year three weeks ago, showing the right attitude on very soft ground (made all in a small field); this is more competitive but she's only been nudged up 1lb and that confirmed her back in form.

6/1

1st

4

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:49 Goodwood

Saffron Dandy

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Made a winning debut at Bath last May and landed AW wins at Lingfield and Southwell earlier this year; has been below form on her last two runs back on turf; yet to run on soft.

7/1

6th

8

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Chester

Saffron Dandy

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Of interest on this year's AW best; latest Ripon run was underwhelming though and others look open to greater progress.

18/1

7th
3 (11)
Tarot

8/1

Form: 2231- D

Last run: 232 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Placed in her first three 2yo starts; made all to win a 6f fillies' novice at Kempton when last seen in October; bred to carry on progressing and the second and third from that Kempton race won their next start; stall 11 makes life tough though.
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6th

4

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tarot

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Varian

Drawn wide on her Chester comeback before over-racing back in the hood over a stiff 7f last time; stable been enjoying a purple patch of late and she's one to consider back on the AW.

7/2

6th

9

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:15 Newmarket (July)

Tarot

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Roger Varian

A promising challenge petered out in sole 7f run, on Kempton AW last September, and she was all the better for the return to 6f when winning there next time; never involved from a wide draw behind Ruby's Angel at Chester (6f) on May return and, although the run was probably needed, she still has to prove her stamina for this far; hood left off on last two starts, now refitted.

14/1

7th

3

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Chester

Tarot

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Placed in her first three 2yo starts; made all to win a 6f fillies' novice at Kempton when last seen in October; bred to carry on progressing and the second and third from that Kempton race won their next start; stall 11 makes life tough though.

8/1

25/1

Form: 1565-8 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
C&D win last September before a good fifth in Listed company at Doncaster (6f, heavy); didn't run badly in another Listed event on last week's reappearance but her handicap runs don't suggest she is the answer, even from the inside stall.
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9th

8

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trust Amy

8st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Gary Hanmer

Plenty of racing last year, when finishing well held in two runs on Tapeta; offered a bit more on latest start but still has stamina to prove, having just a second go beyond 6f, and this race is more competitive.

25/1

Form: 62-217

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the sixth attempt when beating eight rivals in a 5f novice at Southwell in February; had earlier chased home Champonie at Newcastle but had an experience advantage that day; needs to bounce back from a low-key Southwell run (5f; handicap debut) seven weeks ago.
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10th

12

(9)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Hayynah

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ollie Sangster

Has run well over C&D in maiden and novice events but her win came over 5f on Southwell AW and she has yet to cut the mustard in handicaps; her mark is sliding slowly but she needs more for the win.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Hayynah

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ollie Sangster

AW winner; below par returned to turf last time but may rebound in this scenario, having finished second in both C&D attempts.

16/1

10th

7

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Chester

Hayynah

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Ollie Sangster

Off the mark at the sixth attempt when beating eight rivals in a 5f novice at Southwell in February; had earlier chased home Champonie at Newcastle but had an experience advantage that day; needs to bounce back from a low-key Southwell run (5f; handicap debut) seven weeks ago.

9/1

25/1

Form: 1075-0 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 6f last summer; low-key return to action at Newmarket four weeks ago (6f, good to firm; handles much slower); still 5lb higher than for her handicap win; vulnerable.
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7th

11

(5)

26th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:21 Kempton (AW)

Slay Queen

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Highly progressive to begin with at two; three duck eggs this campaign and tonight's AW debut can only be watched.

25/1

11th

4

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Slay Queen

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Made all/most to take two 6f races last August/September (on good and heavy) but this year has got off to a terrible start with crushing defeats at Newmarket and Chester; risky for now; yard also runs An Outlaw's Grace.

25/1

11th

4

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Chester

Slay Queen

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won twice over 6f last summer; low-key return to action at Newmarket four weeks ago (6f, good to firm; handles much slower); still 5lb higher than for her handicap win; vulnerable.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 116 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

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Payout
Exacta £18.60
Straight Forecast £17.53
Tricast £85.22
Trifecta £91.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Champonie

Daily Mirror:

Cherry Baker

NEWMARKET:

Zighy

The Times:

Trust Amy

RP RATINGS:

Fizzy Cristal

TOPSPEED:

Slay Queen

POSTDATA:

Ruby's Angel

Telegraph:

Champonie

The Guardian:

Champonie

Daily Mail:

Champonie

The Star:

Cherry Baker

Daily Record:

Cherry Baker

D Express:

Zighy

The Sun:

Zighy