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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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

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

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

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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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

3rd

5

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Chester

Zighy

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: George Boughey

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.

8/1

4th

4

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:57 Yarmouth

Zighy

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Steadily going the right way, on last two starts winning in a novice at Wolverhampton in November and handicap debut at Southwell 15 days ago; both of those were 6f on AW under good claimer Jack Callan; up 6lb but strength at the finish last time makes 7f today an appealing option.

11/4

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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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

4th

12

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Chester

Fizzy Cristal

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

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.

7/1

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

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: -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

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

9

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Kempton (AW)

Tarot

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Varian

Went close at Newbury (6f, good to firm/good) in her first two starts and was a fair third when upped to 7f here last month; sets a clear standard on this drop back in trip and she's a major player from a good draw.

2/1

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

3rd

3

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:55 Chester

Trust Amy

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Hanmer

C&D win last autumn (good to soft) and then ran well in a Doncaster Listed event on heavy going; well held in her two runs this year but now drops in class.

10/1

8th

10

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Chester

Trust Amy

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Hanmer

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.

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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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

10th

5

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Slay Queen

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won Newbury novice (6f, good) last August on third start and followed up in three-runner nursery at Goodwood (6f, heavy); faced some tough tasks subsequently and she reverts to a handicap for her reappearance in a race her trainer won last year; this 3yo could give a good account.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 116 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
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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