June 27 / 15.03 Chester

15.03

Good

Manor Car Hire Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 0m 6f 17y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Manor Car Hire Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -07102 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Ex-Richard Hannon; off the mark for the Quinn team when making virtually all in a 22-runner handicap at York Dante meeting (6f, good) in May and bounced straight back from a lesser run at Thirsk when 2l second of seven at Ripon (6f, good) nine days ago; same mark this afternoon; bold show likely from a handy draw.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

25

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Dark Thirty

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Beat his 21 rivals at York in May and added a handicap at Chester (6f, good) last month; ran a fine race behind Sondad at the Curragh two weeks ago and is 7lb better off for half a length this time; officially the best handicapped horse in the race (5lb ahead of his mark) and another big run should be forthcoming.

12/1

2nd

6

(20)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Dark Thirty

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ex-Richard Hannon; off the mark for the Quinn team when making virtually all in a 22-runner handicap at York Dante meeting (6f, good); bounced straight back from a lesser run at Thirsk when second at Ripon; made all for a 6f Chester win three weeks ago; stable won this with Mr Wagyu in 2022.

8/1

1st

2

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Dark Thirty

10st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ex-Richard Hannon; off the mark for the Quinn team when making virtually all in a 22-runner handicap at York Dante meeting (6f, good) in May and bounced straight back from a lesser run at Thirsk when 2l second of seven at Ripon (6f, good) nine days ago; same mark this afternoon; bold show likely from a handy draw.

6/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 793800 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Seems best on the AW these days and has run poorly on his last three turf outings; his hopes hinge on a recent wind operation having a positive effect.
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21th

12

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

We Never Stop

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Three poor runs to begin his turf campaign but he underwent wind surgery in June and returned to form with a close second at Chester (6f, good) four weeks ago; not certain to confirm those placings with Stratusnine.

20/1

2nd

5

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

We Never Stop

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Seems best on the AW these days and has run poorly on his last three turf outings; his hopes hinge on a recent wind operation having a positive effect.

14/1

16th

8

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

We Never Stop

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Seems best on the AW these days and has run poorly on his last two turf outings, including here; others make more appeal.

50/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: U52P28 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Finished strongly and nearly got up from a difficult position in 5f contest at York (good) last month; respectable eighth of 28 when stepped back up to 7f for the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (good to firm) last week; enters calculations.
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2nd

13

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Stratusnine

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Looked one to follow when bolting up at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December; had numerous excuses for a series of subsequent defeats but things finally clicked again at York (6f, good to firm) last week, gamely repelling 20 rivals; 2lb wrong under his penalty but he has Group-race aspirations and shouldn't be passed over lightly.

16/1

1st

2

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Stratusnine

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hugo Palmer

Just one win to his name since returning to action in November and that is scant reward for some fine efforts, including an unlucky defeat over 5f here in May; good third at Chester (6f, good; drawn wide) four weeks ago; remains a sprinter of interest.

7/1

3rd

1

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Stratusnine

10st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Hugo Palmer

Finished strongly and nearly got up from a difficult position in 5f contest at York (good) last month; respectable eighth of 28 when stepped back up to 7f for the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (good to firm) last week; enters calculations.

10/1

Form: 14-210 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
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.
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Verdict Starting price

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

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

Form: 826-04 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) last June and left reappearance behind when good fourth of 20 in the Dash there (5f, good to soft) three weeks ago; just as effective at 6f and can play a prominent role from an unchanged mark.
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15th

3

(18)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Stormy Impact

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) last term and fourth in the older-horse version this season; just as effective at 6f and she never got a chance to show her true colours last time at Chester; lacking course experience is not ideal but she's not dismissed.

16/1

5th

4

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Stormy Impact

9st 13lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) last June and left reappearance behind when good fourth of 20 in the Dash there (5f, good to soft) three weeks ago; just as effective at 6f and can play a prominent role from an unchanged mark.

13/2

4th

6

(16)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Stormy Impact

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In 2025 she took a big step forward from her seasonal return when sweeping through late to collar Lexington Blitz in the 3yo Dash on this card; also won at Wolverhampton in July (6f, AW) off 1lb higher than today; never a threat at York last month on return to action but it's not unreasonable to expect much better today and she is sure to get a strong pace to aim at.

12/1

8/1

Form: 0-2615 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
6yo who posted career-best performance when dominating from the front over C&D (good) last month; used up energy to get across to lead from a wide draw when fifth of ten over 5f here a fortnight ago and can be treated as if still in good form.
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1st

4

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Rosenpur

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Made all off 1lb lower at Chester (6f, good) in May and wasn't beaten far on any of four subsequent starts there, the latest over 5f from a tough draw; may not be seen to quite the same effect on this straight track, though.

11/2

9th

2

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Rosenpur

9st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

All six wins have been here and at Wolverhampton, including this race 12 months ago when 6lb lower; close fourth here last time when drawn wide but in a smaller field than today and now he's out in stall 12; cheekpieces tried last time are removed.

13/2

4th

2

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

19:35 Chester

Rosenpur

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jennie Candlish

Ideally suited by going around a left-hand bend, with his six wins coming here and at Wolverhampton; 10lb higher than for his win in this race last year and the widest draw isn't a big selling point today; cheekpieces join the hood today.

10/1

Form: 0-5071 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Prevailed at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month, proving suited by the return to turf and belatedly registering a first win since joining Ian Williams; a 3lb rise still leaves him feasibly handicapped on the best of last year's form.
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9th

10

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Purest Time

9st 6lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Ian Williams

First win for nearly two years when he picked up a Windsor handicap (6f, good to firm) off 3lb lower in May and his subsequent effort at Chester, when never competitive, was a puzzling one a fortnight ago; same mark but it would not be a big surprise if he bounced back.

20/1

7th

6

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Purest Time

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Prevailed at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month, proving suited by the return to turf and belatedly registering a first win since joining Ian Williams; a 3lb rise still leaves him feasibly handicapped on the best of last year's form.

13/2

10/1

Form: 522136 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
A ready winner at Bath (1m, firm) in April (final start for Stuart Williams); good start for Jennie Candlish when third over 1m1f at Ayr (good to firm) but not in the same form when beaten favourite at Carlisle (1m) ten days later; quite a strong traveller over those trips but whether he has the speed for sprinting remains to be seen.
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6th

1

(3)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:22 Chester

Candonomore

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Won races for two previous yards and was a close third on debut for current one (1m1f, good to firm); hasn't kicked on from there, including here two runs back when beating one home over 6f; drops into a claimer but these terms aren't easy.

8/1

7th

1

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Candonomore

10st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Successful for two previous yards and ran creditably at Ayr on debut for current stable; below par in two starts since but likely found 6f too sharp latest; returns to a more suitable distance.

10/1

8th

8

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Candonomore

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jennie Candlish

A ready winner at Bath (1m, firm) in April (final start for Stuart Williams); good start for Jennie Candlish when third over 1m1f at Ayr (good to firm) but not in the same form when beaten favourite at Carlisle (1m) ten days later; quite a strong traveller over those trips but whether he has the speed for sprinting remains to be seen.

10/1

Form: 0-0081 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Back to form to take advantage of a reduced mark at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) ten days ago; put back up 8lb and has gained all six wins on going softer than good.
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9th

3

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Solar Aclaim

9st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Julie Camacho

Back to form to take advantage of a reduced mark at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) ten days ago; put back up 8lb and has gained all six wins on going softer than good.

11/4

1st

2

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Solar Aclaim

10st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Julie Camacho

Thrown in on last season's best form and there were glimmers of a revival at Epsom on Derby Day (6f, soft); drops in class and looks likely to pop up soon but drying ground won't play to his strengths now back to 5f.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £74.20
Straight Forecast £81.00
Tricast £318.57
Trifecta £449.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ruby's Angel

The Times:

Solar Aclaim

RP RATINGS:

Dark Thirty

The Guardian:

Stormy Impact

D Express:

Candonomore

Daily Mirror:

Purest Time

TOPSPEED:

Ruby's Angel

POSTDATA:

Ruby's Angel

Telegraph:

Ruby's Angel

Daily Mail:

Ruby's Angel

The Star:

Solar Aclaim

Daily Record:

Solar Aclaim

The Sun:

Dark Thirty