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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3rd

2

(16)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Dark Thirty

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: John & Sean Quinn

Coaxed back to his best by the Quinns this year, winning 6f handicaps here and at Chester before narrow defeat to Sondad in the Scurry Handicap; both recent efforts below best however so needs to bounce back but meets Sondad on 8lb better terms.

14/1

14th

4

(13)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Dark Thirty

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Coaxed back to his best by the Quinns this year, winning 6f handicaps here and at Chester and then running a fine race in a hot sprint handicap at the Curragh last month; weakened in the closing stages of the Stewards' Cup, a race in which he was 5lb well in, and a personal best is needed to defy this highest mark of his career over the shortest trip he will have tackled.

18/1

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

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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22th

21

(15)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

We Never Stop

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Suited by AW; both turf wins on good to firm and although he's 10lb lower than when last to finish in the Gold Cup 12 months ago he has not yet indicated that he handles anything slower than good.

33/1

7th

8

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

We Never Stop

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

On a losing run but he posted a very good second after wind surgery at Chester (6f) in June; went without his usual cheekpieces when last of 21 in 6f York handicap last month; no surprise to see him bounce back.

25/1

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

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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6th

5

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Stratusnine

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Hugo Palmer

C&D win as a 2yo; took a while for things to fall his way this year but his win at York (6f, good to firm) in July was followed by a second-place finish in the Stewards' Cup; ran two fine races at York's Ebor meeting (not ideally drawn on first occasion) but he clearly needs more to defy this mark; talented apprentice's 5lb claim is helpful.

14/1

6th

1

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Stratusnine

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Form figures of 22216 at York; Wednesday's sixth can be upgraded as he was comfortably on top of those drawn high; returning to 6f should suit and he is proven on slow ground, for all that his best efforts have been on good to firm; high on the list.

12/1

6th

2

(16)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Stratusnine

9st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hugo Palmer

Looked one to follow when bolting up at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December and, after a series of misfortunes befell him early in the year, things have finally clicked this summer; saw off his 20 rivals over 6f here last month and then went down all guns blazing in the Stewards' Cup; another 3lb higher today but may not have reached his ceiling; high draw could be a negative.

11/1

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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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

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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2nd

3

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

15:22 Hamilton

Stormy Impact

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Down the field at York (5f, good) recently but these conditions in an easier race can play more to her strengths and she's favoured by the weights with Arklow Lad on their form in the Dash at Epsom; can go well.

4/1

16th

19

(11)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Stormy Impact

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

0-4 this year but retains ability; there's a slight concern that she will get taken off her feet early under these conditions and others appeal more.

25/1

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

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

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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7th

3

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Purest Time

10st 0lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ian Williams

Returned from a break with a win at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in May but he hasn't come up to scratch on his three outings since.

14/1

15th

14

(4)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Purest Time

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Smart on his day, as when runner-up to a top 6f handicapper at York (good) last October, and he saw off Desert Cop, Badri and Diligently in some style over C&D in May, despite being switched twice; not so good in two runs since but he's too talented to overlook back on this track.

25/1

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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1

(4)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Solar Aclaim

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Julie Camacho

Back to form when taking advantage of a reduced mark at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in June; well beaten at Chester (6f) next time but good ground offers a plausible excuse and this stiff 5f will suit; confidence would increase with every drop of rain.

7/1

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

+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