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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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

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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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

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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7th

9

(9)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Zighy

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

In the frame in all 12 starts and is 2-2 on Tapeta, including a win over C&D in April; down another 1lb but may be vulnerable to a less exposed rival.

7/1

3rd

9

(5)

15th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

16:47 Yarmouth

Zighy

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Both wins have been on the AW, the most recent coming on her handicap debut at Southwell in April; consistent since and posted a solid effort when behind Lady Roxby and Powdering at Kempton (first-time cheekpieces) ten days ago; contender.

7/1

4th

1

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Kempton (AW)

Zighy

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Has performed with credit on turf this season and the fact she has a 2-3 AW record provides hope that she may do even better now back on an artificial surface with cheekpieces added.

9/2

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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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: -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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12th

11

(7)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saffron Dandy

9st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Richard Hannon

Has won four times, including over C&D in January; off since disappointing at Doncaster in July but she is the sort who may well bounce back.

12/1

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

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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7th

5

(1)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tarot

9st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Roger Varian

Won a Kempton novice (6f) as a 2yo; the handicapper has been in command this time around and although her latest fourth was better, she could prove vulnerable once more.

7/1

4th

10

(3)

15th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

16:47 Yarmouth

Tarot

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Novice winner at Kempton (6f) last October but was a never-dangerous fifth of 11 there ten days ago (behind three of today's rivals); needs to build on that on her return to turf.

12/1

5th

4

(11)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Kempton (AW)

Tarot

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Roger Varian

Ended a promising 2yo campaign with a C&D novice win but has disappointingly failed to build on that in three handicap starts this year, including over 7f on AW latest; her hopes are pinned on a return to 6f sparking a revival; drawn widest.

12/1

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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17th

9

(18)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:39 Leicester

Trust Amy

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Gary Hanmer

6f winner (good to soft); losing run now at nine starts and she will need to step up on her last five efforts if she's to take advantage of this mark.

40/1

6th

3

(7)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Trust Amy

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Gary Hanmer

Not proving the easiest to catch right this season, though she wasn't disgraced with seventh of 14 in 6f Haydock handicap four days ago; others appeal more.

33/1

7th

14

(7)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Trust Amy

8st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Hanmer

Gained a first win in 6f Chester novice last September but she's failed to go on this season and came in last of nine in 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in July.

33/1

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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6th

4

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:16 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hayynah

9st 11lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ollie Sangster

Won a Southwell novice (5f, Tapeta) in February but she's finished down the field in five handicaps since; had a wide trip over C&D (first-time visor) two weeks ago but she's now 1-11 and others are more convincing.

8/1

6th

3

(7)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hayynah

9st 10lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ollie Sangster

Won a Southwell novice (5f, Tapeta) early this year, but she's struggled in four handicaps since April; continues to drop down the weights but she has plenty to prove and needs new headgear to make a big difference.

20/1

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

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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12th

3

(12)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Slay Queen

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Dual turf winner late last summer who's lost the plot this season; ran a bit better on her AW (Polytrack) debut last time and is another 2lb lower but she's hard to recommend.

20/1

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

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