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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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

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

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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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

4th

9

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Rubys Angel

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Did well to overcome stall 12 over C&D (good) at the end of May; failed to fire in a valuable 3yo handicap at York (22 runners) a fortnight ago but a lot better can be expected up against her elders in a less competitive race, particularly as she's bagged the inside stall.

4/1

16th

14

(12)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Rubys Angel

8st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Hugo Palmer

Won big-field nursery over C&D (good to firm) at last August's Ebor meeting and continued the good work at Chester (6f, good) last month, finishing second then first; defied the widest stall last time; in with a chance.

16/1

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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11th

24

(15)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Tricky Tel

8st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Hugo Palmer

Won twice at Chester as a 2yo; on the up this season, running well from a poor draw at Chester (6f, good) on his reappearance before winning at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) three weeks later; took his form to a new level when beating older horses at Chester (5f, good to soft) and the manner of that success offered hope of further progress; 1lb wrong under his penalty but horses arriving on the back of a recent win have fared well in this race (Latin Lover won, Dream Composer and Radio Goo Goo both placed) and Toby Moore takes off 7lb; central draw perhaps not ideal but plenty to like otherwise.

25/1

1st

10

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Tricky Tel

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

The only 3yo in the line-up; began career with two course wins (5.5f/6f, good) last spring and built upon his pleasing seasonal reappearance when scoring at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) last month; well drawn today and could still have more to offer if suited by this trip-and-ground combination.

4/1

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

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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4th

12

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Go Vince Go

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Scored over C&D last October but is reasonably exposed now and faces a stiffer assignment in this field; came up well short in a notable 6f handicap back here last time.

33/1

17th

21

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Go Vince Go

8st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Three 2yo wins, including here, and ran well when third of 14 at Hamilton (6f, good) last month; however, was no match for winning stablemate Red Spells Danger and has since finished unplaced at Thirsk; others preferred.

50/1

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

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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8th

1

(9)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Do Bronxs

9st 11lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Highly tried last year; has shown this mark is within range since handicapping this season, including from wide stalls at Chester; again might have been better drawn on this AW debut (dam did her winning for the yard on turf) in first-time headgear.

7/1

5th

2

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Do Bronxs

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

No wins since a 10-1 success on his debut at Ayr a year ago but he made a bold bid from the front when second in a quite valuable handicap over 7.5f here (good to soft) a fortnight ago; same mark today and dangerous if able to get loose on the front end again.

5/1

2nd

4

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Do Bronxs

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Loughnane

No wins since a 10-1 success on his debut at Ayr about a year ago but he was set some tall orders for the remainder of last term and his reappearance/handicap debut here (also 6f, good) was encouraging; didn't build on that next time, though, and he's just 1lb lower.

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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4th

6

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 York

Arduis Invicta

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

She was dropped to this grade when running well for second at Musselburgh (5f, good) three weeks ago; same mark and stays this trip so she ought to be on the premises.

14/1

2nd

5

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Arduis Invicta

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

She has performed with credit in stronger handicaps at Chester and York on her last two starts and can race off 2lb lower today; C&D winner; not discounted.

5/1

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

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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4th

5

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Alaminos

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Looked an unlucky loser at Pontefract (6f, good) on handicap/seasonal debut then may not have been suited by the track at Chester (6f, good; sixth); this first crack at 7f is worth a go but he has to bounce back from a heavy defeat at York (6f, good) three weeks ago.

16/1

21th

19

(19)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Alaminos

8st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Kevin Ryan

Very lightly colt who was denied a clear run and looked an unlucky loser behind Cape Ashizuri on his handicap and seasonal debut at Pontefract (6f, good) in April; failed to build on that when favourite at Chester (6f, good) but the track may not have suited; he remains one to be interested in.

16/1

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

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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3rd

2

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:53 Chepstow

Star Material

9st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a Ripon novice (5f, good) last June and ran well on his handicap debut at Ayr (6f, soft) in September; hasn't featured in two starts this year and has been gelded since last seen in May.

7/1

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

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

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

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

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

2

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Temple Of Athena

9st 13lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Brian Ellison

Best over 5f and currently 1-1 on the AW (Tapeta); run in Listed company twice since then and once over 6f, and is best judged on her latest Epsom fourth off the same mark; holds claims on that into a less-competitive handicap.

7/2

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

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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7th

5

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Angel Love

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Couldn't go overboard about the form of her Wolverhampton maiden win (6f) last November, for all it was by a wide margin; drawn wide when down the field at Chester on her seasonal/handicap debut five weeks ago; better berthed today but perhaps too high in the weights.

10/1

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

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

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

Watcha Snoop

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Landed 6f Ascot novice in September but there's not been much to enthuse about since and he came in last of 13 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

50/1

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

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

Silent Strike, Saffron Dandy

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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