May 11 / 16.20 Chester

16.20

Good To Soft

British EBF Ruby Anniversary Maiden Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £12740
  • 0m 5f 15y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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British EBF Ruby Anniversary Maiden Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

2/1 (Won)

Form: 3

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£130,000 yearling and half-brother to five winners; knew his job at Newmarket (good to soft) and he travelled well throughout just off the pace and shaped very promisingly in third; that 5f novice is usually decent form; respected despite a wide stall.
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2nd

2

(7)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

14:15 Windsor

Hackman

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

Sole win came over 5f at Chester (soft) in May and ran well returned to that C&D (good to soft) last month; not disgraced in 6f sales race at York two starts ago; hard to dismiss at this level.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

16th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Chester

Hackman

9st 7lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Hugo Palmer

Highly tried since winning a maiden over C&D (soft) in May, but twice placed in Listed company and not disgraced when seventh of the 22 runners in the valuable sales contest at York (6f, good to firm) last time; makes his nursery debut, but the outside stall does make things a bit tricky.

11/2

Form: 2

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Easy to back at 11-1 on his Ripon debut (5f, soft) but was never far away and only went down by a length in dividing two horses who had the benefit of a run; should be wiser this time and looks the pick of the Dascombe pair; trainer won this three times in recent seasons when based at the local Manor House stable.
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5th

5

(3)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newbury

Innvincible Friend

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Has only a Chester novice to show for his eight runs but it was a very strong handicap at York (6f) in which he finished seventh of 16 last time; goes on soft ground and can see him having a say if staying this new trip.

7/1

7th

13

(1)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Innvincible Friend

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tom Dascombe

midfield on far side of group

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
22,000euros foal, 50,000euros yearling; fourth foal; dam unplaced 9.5f AW in France (RPR 55), sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Venus De Milo and half-sister to Group-placed 1m4f winner What A Home; inside draw will be a good one should this newcomer get away on terms and the yard landed this with a newcomer (high-class Mehmas) in 2016.
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16th

28

(26)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

The Camden Colt

8st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has solid form in 1m handicaps at Newmarket (on good or quicker) but there were no excuses behind Volterra and Skukuza the last time and that's probably where he is right now after ten career starts.

25/1

9

(1)

25th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

The Camden Colt

8st 11lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Has run well to be placed in his last three starts since stepped up to 1m; inside draw is a positive for one who likes to be up there, but he has been edging up the weights for not winning and the return to 7f is not sure to be a plus; stable won this in 2016 and 2019.

12/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Value rose from 5,500gns as a foal to 50,000euros as a yearling; third foal; dam Italian 1m 2yo/1m1f winner, half-sister to 6f Group 3 winner Projection out of US 1m1f Grade 2 winning half-sister to 7f winner Tyranny; stable prioritises this meeting but its three winners of this in the last decade (when under the wing of Tom Dascombe) all had the benefit of a run, and he's drawn wide.
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7th

7

(14)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Havanarama

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Hugo Palmer

in rear

10/1

9

(1)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Havanarama

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent early, in touch with leaders after 1f, weakened over 2f out

11/2

6th

8

(2)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Havanarama

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hugo Palmer

Steady progression in handicaps this year but he's had plenty of racing now and the handicapper knows where he is; no obvious reason he won't go well again for his in-form yard but is vulnerable to improvers.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000gns yearling; second foal; dam Listed-placed French 7f/US 1m winner (RPR 97), half-sister to 1m 2yo Group 3 winner Soustraction and Listed winners Matematica (1m) and Euclidia (1m4f); sire an influence for speed and from stall 3 he could easily make his presence felt.
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2nd

9

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Big Time Rascal

9st 2lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Just one win from 22 starts but that came at Brighton (6f, good) last May and he was runner-up on AW at Lingfield last month; remains well handicapped on old form and he's in the mix back on turf.

11/2

2nd

8

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Big Time Rascal

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Attwater

Last season's campaign fizzled out but he made a fairly encouraging return in 6f Wolverhampton classified last month, keeping on steadily from the rear to finish in midfield; now 6lb lower than for last spring's win at Brighton (6f, good); a possible.

6/1

6th

3

(8)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Time Rascal

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Attwater

Has a chance on last season's best, notably a 6f win at Brighton (RPR 59); ended that campaign quietly though and he has a 176-day absence to overcome.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not strong form when third at Pontefract (good to soft) and he dropped out to finish last in yesterday's opener here.
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6th

5

(6)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Dan Dee Prince

11st 0lb

J: Miss Jodie Wingrove

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Well treated on form as recent as last May and it's possible the visor and drop back to 6f will suit this headstrong sort; however, he's finished down the field on his last four starts and his claims aren't compelling.

20/1

6th

5

(6)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Dan Dee Prince

11st 0lb

J: Miss Jodie Wingrove

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

led, headed over 1f out, no extra final 110yds, eased final strides

20/1

7th

4

(6)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dan Dee Prince

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

took keen hold, disputed lead

33/1

Form: 2

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a positive debut at Bath (good to soft) but posed no threat from a wide draw in yesterday's Lily Agnes over C&D and has again dropped unlucky in that respect.
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1

(10)

23rd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

John Steed

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

11-race maiden but he's run some fair races this winter, including one run in blinkers at Lingfield last month; latest C&D run (cheekpieces) was a backward step though.

10/1

7th

8

(3)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

15:08 Southwell (AW)

John Steed

8st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

bumped start, midfield, outpaced over 2f out, brought down over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, soon no impression

9/1

5th

10

(9)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:00 Lingfield (AW)

John Steed

9st 3lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Comparatively exposed, being a nine-race maiden, but is in good form having been placed at this course (close second over 7f) and Wolverhampton (third over 6f) the last twice; possibilities if finding a bit extra in first-time headgear.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£40,000 gelded son of Soldier's Call who is a half-brother to winners Lorna Cole (5f-6f including 2yo/AW; RPR 77) and Shalkar (Polish 6f-1m); already gelded and the stable's three juvenile runners this season have finished well held.
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9th

11

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Sergeant Mayer

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Best known as a 5f performer but has won over 6f; always behind on last month's reappearance outing and finished last of six after racing too freely in refitted cheekpieces a fortnight later (also 5f); on good mark but needs to get his season up and running.

16/1

6th

8

(4)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Sergeant Mayer

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Off six months and went without his usual cheekpieces when 11th over C&D two weeks ago; he scored twice at Ripon (5f) last May so no surprise to see him take a step forward here in refitted headgear.

14/1

11th

2

(10)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Sergeant Mayer

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Came to hand early last year and he returns from a 168-day break off a mark just 1lb higher than for his Ripon win 11 months ago; the absence of cheekpieces tempers enthusiasm this time.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000euros yearling; sixth foal; half-sister to winners Sarvan (1m2f; RPR 93) and Tequilamockingbird (1m2f/1m3f; 86); dam unplaced 6f/1m (59), closely related to French 1m Group 1 winner Grey Lilas (dam of French 1,000/French Oaks winner Golden Lilac); handily drawn should she know her job first time out.
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11th

4

(3)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roubay

9st 8lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Hard to pin down after three runs, the most recent from the widest stall over C&D, but she's had a break since and is better drawn today; no surprise to see her improve and market support would be significant.

12/1

12/1

Form: 43

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
The only runner with the benefit of experience when third over Newmarket's 5f (good to soft) at the Craven meeting; yesterday's run here (in the Lily Agnes) didn't go to plan after getting shuffled back early and she's got a better draw this afternoon if turned out again.
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16

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shes Smart

9st 6lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second reserve; two-time turf winner is 0-5 on the AW and yet to trouble the judge; out of form recently and a bit to prove on this surface.

16

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shes Smart

9st 6lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second reserve; two-time turf winner is 0-5 on the AW and yet to trouble the judge; out of form recently and a bit to prove on this surface.

11

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Shes Smart

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won at Limerick (6.5f, good) in July but she has regressed of late and is 0-4 on the AW; one of two for the yard so watch the betting.

20/1

Non-runners

Dan Dee Prince, John Steed, Sergeant Mayer, Roubay, She's Smart

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Payout
Straight Forecast £4.91

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Innvincible Friend

SPOTLIGHT:

Hackman

RP RATINGS:

She's Smart

NEWMARKET:

Big Time Rascal

Telegraph:

Big Time Rascal

TOPSPEED:

She's Smart

POSTDATA:

She's Smart

Daily Mail:

Innvincible Friend

D Express:

Innvincible Friend

Daily Mirror:

Innvincible Friend

Daily Record:

Innvincible Friend

The Times:

Hackman

The Guardian:

Hackman

The Star:

Hackman