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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5th

3

(2)

15th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

16:47 Yarmouth

Cherry Baker

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Doubled her tally when coming from well off the pace to win at Chester (6f, good) in May and was denied by a neck over that same C&D next time; always behind at Royal Ascot in June, but she didn't looked suited by the drop to 5f and the return to this trip should help.

6/1

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

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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13th

17

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:05 Doncaster

Rubys Angel

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Hugo Palmer

3yo who has raced 13 times and was better than ever when 25-1 Listed runner-up at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) four weeks ago; however, she was no match for the winner and is probably up against it today.

25/1

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

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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10th

22

(24)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Tricky Tel

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Acts well at Chester (three course wins; had the widest draw there last week) but he did win away from that track at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) in May; this test looks a stretch off his current mark

20/1

5th

4

(10)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Tricky Tel

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hugo Palmer

Wins at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) and C&D (good to soft) this summer; lacklustre run at York last month and while his course record reads 11312, stall 10 might complicate matters.

10/1

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

11

(16)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Go Vince Go

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

On a good mark on his 2yo best and he has been far from discredited on his last four outings, including third of seven at Carlisle (6f, good) latest; should be competitive if the outside stall isn't too big of an inconvenience.

11/1

3rd

5

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Go Vince Go

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

On a good mark on his 2yo best and he has been far from discredited on his last three outings, including when beaten 2l in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f, good) 12 days ago; might have a say.

7/1

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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12th

4

(11)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Do Bronxs

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

Record of 0-10 since debut win but he is much less exposed on AW than on turf and ran well, behind a subsequent winner, in this sphere on penultimate start; one to consider.

10/1

4th

7

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:00 Epsom

Do Bronxs

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David Loughnane

Still to add to his debut win but twice a runner-up in handicaps this summer, more recently at Lingfield (7f, AW) three weeks ago; handles good to soft but untried on slower; dangerous if left alone up front.

5/1

2nd

2

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Do Bronxs

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

Highly tried following his successful debut at Ayr (6f, good) in June last year and wasn't up to it; second of nine in a handicap at Chester (7.7f, good to soft) in June, but has enough to prove after a modest AW debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month.

7/2

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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3rd

13

(12)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Arduis Invicta

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Back to form with a bang to land 16-runner Doncaster handicap (6f, good) 11 days ago; that was an apprentice race so she escapes a penalty; obvious claims (due to be 4lb higher from Saturday).

8/1

1st

13

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Arduis Invicta

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

3yo who produced some good runs in defeat in the first part of this season and she's on a tempting mark on that evidence; however, she's finished down the field on her last two starts and has to get back on track.

25/1

9th

5

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Arduis Invicta

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Dual 5f winner (Beverley and Musselburgh); couldn't match stronger finishing kick of Mighty Magnus (runner-up, beaten over 1l) at Musselburgh in June; is easing slightly in the weights but still sits 8lb above her last winning mark.

33/1

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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8th

4

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Newmarket

Alaminos

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Edward Bethell

Bought out of Kevin Ryan's yard for 55,000gns in July and gelded; had finished a good second at Pontefract in April prior to that (6f, good); goes well fresh and a contender on stable debut

10/1

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

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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7th

5

(2)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

17:00 Beverley

Star Material

9st 11lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Refused to race at Redcar in July and took some encouraging to leave the stalls at Newcastle last month; can't be backed with any confidence.

16/1

13th

2

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Star Material

10st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Often slowly away but his refusal to race at Redcar last month was a new low; blinkers tried there are quickly dispensed with; hard to recommend after latest display.

16/1

3

(1)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

Star Material

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Ran his best race of the year when third of eight at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago, his first run after a gelding operation; regular slow starts aren't ideal and the switch to blinkers isn't enough to earn him the vote.

7/1

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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6th

5

(3)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:07 Bath

Evie Ross

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Unplaced in her four handicaps this year but has done enough to think she has trained on; step up to 7f didn't work last time.

12/1

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

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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9th

1

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Temple Of Athena

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Brian Ellison

Has registered her two handicap wins on left-handed, turning tracks, latterly at Wolverhampton (5f) in March; creditable third at Chester (5f, heavy) last month but never involved back on a straight course at Hamilton since; this may not suit, therefore.

10/1

6th

7

(7)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:04 Hamilton

Temple Of Athena

9st 2lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Brian Ellison

Has registered her two handicap wins on left-handed, turning tracks; creditable third to Copper Knight back at Chester last time; less appealing on this stiff, straight course in first Hamilton visit.

10/1

3rd

5

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Temple Of Athena

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Brian Ellison

C&D winner off 4lb lower mark last September (good to soft); some fair runs this term following Wolverhampton win in March, including when fourth over C&D last week in retained cheekpieces; each-way chance.

8/1

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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1st

4

(2)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Love

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Ran her best race this year when keeping on for third at Wolverhampton in July; still has time to do better and market confidence would look significant.

11/2

3rd

10

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Angel Love

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won a weak maiden here in November but it's been a very quiet start in handicaps, kept to 6f; has dropped 5lb but reservations for now.

14/1

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

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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4th

8

14th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Wetherby

Watcha Snoop

11st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

His form went the wrong way on the Flat but there have been fairly encouraging signs on his first two hurdle starts (2m1f, good to soft/good); holds solid place claims today.

12/1

3rd

6

29th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:45 Sedgefield

Watcha Snoop

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won a 6f Ascot novice for Hugo Palmer as a juvenile (soft), but went the wrong way afterwards; fair hurdles debut when runner-up at Cartmel last month (2m1f, good to soft; tongue-tie on); should improve.

4/1

2nd

6

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:35 Cartmel

Watcha Snoop

10st 12lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Looked useful when winning 6f Ascot novice (soft ground) for Hugo Palmer just under a year ago but this year's Flat form has been very disappointing; last of ten in Class 5 handicap when upped to 8.3f for recent stable debut; has a lot to prove on hurdle debut; tongue-tie fitted.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2120 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
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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