Chester Race 5 - John Smith's Hcp
RAN AMOK (8) has responded well to wind surgery placing last two starts. Drops in trip marginally after finishing third on most recent effort at Doncaster. One to take very seriously. TOP JUGGLER (6) looks to be building towards a big performance after having placed past two attempts at Hamilton Park. Improved for the switch to this stable and will be a major player. ACES WILD (9) bids for a hat-trick gaining a latest win at Newbury last month. This looks tougher however cannot be faulted on the streak of form. ROSENPUR (2) now wears a hood and cheekpieces combination for the first time after being held here two weeks ago.

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on June 27 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Dark Thirty carrying 59.5kg at $17. The race before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at this track on June 13 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Tricky Tel carrying 60.5kg at $12. Needs to improve on last couple to feature in the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | George Wood | 59.5kg | 1:11.76 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/06/2026 | 36 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good Soft | George Wood | 60.5kg | 1:02.43 | 1-1-5 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/12 | 08/05/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | 1:12.74 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 0:59.11 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 22/04/2026 | 170 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good | George Wood | 61kg | 1:11.36 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 11/12 | 03/11/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | George Wood | 59.5kg | 1:12.52 | 1-1-11 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/11 | 18/10/2025 | 52 | HCP 3U | $58,080.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good | William Pyle | 52kg | 0:59.36 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/08/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good | George Wood | 61.5kg | 0:57.71 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.75 |
| 6/13 | 14/08/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Windsor | 1024m | Good Firm | George Wood | 61kg | 0:56.91 | 4-5-6 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $32,670.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good | George Wood | 59.5kg | 1:00.13 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 10/11 | 12/07/2025 | 1 | HCP 3U | $27,320.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good | Kieran O'neill | 64.5kg | 0:59.39 | 2-6-10 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 3 len at Wolverhampton May 29 over 1000m defeating Ancient State carrying 61kg at $2.80. The run before that 12th of 18 at Ascot on May 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Azure Zain with 59kg at $9. No reason he cannot salute again.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 29/05/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $17,060.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 1:00.15 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.75 |
| 12/18 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $46,550.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 59kg | 1:12.36 | - | 12 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/04/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 1106m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 61kg | 1:05.41 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 01/04/2026 | 36 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:11.39 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/02/2026 | 5 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 61kg | 1:13.49 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/02/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 61kg | 0:59.87 | 6-5-5 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 61kg | 0:59.21 | 5-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.63 |
| 3/11 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 59kg | 1:11.60 | 4-8-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/01/2026 | 19 | APP HCP 4U | $29,690.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 63kg | 1:13.69 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | APP HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 61kg | 1:14.17 | 2-2-6 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $20,810.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Conor Orr | 57.5kg | 0:59.70 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Zak Wheatley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on June 13 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Tricky Tel carrying 57.5kg at $5. The race before that 8th of 17 at Thirsk on May 31 over 1000m, 3 len behind Al Hussar carrying 58kg at $21. Tested again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good Soft | Zak Wheatley | 57.5kg | 1:02.43 | 5-9-7 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 8/17 | 31/05/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $43,560.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Zak Wheatley | 58kg | 0:57.22 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good Soft | Zak Wheatley | 60kg | 1:02.61 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 14/17 | 16/05/2026 | 208 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Zak Wheatley | 57.5kg | 0:58.12 | - | 14 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/10/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $20,080.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Soft | Zak Wheatley | 58kg | 1:05.62 | 12-12-5 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/09/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $43,560.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Soft | Zak Wheatley | 55.5kg | 0:59.05 | 10-9-9 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 17/09/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Soft | Zak Wheatley | 60kg | 1:04.90 | 10-9-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 9/14 | 05/09/2025 | 56 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | Zak Wheatley | 61kg | 0:59.41 | 2-5-9 | 13 |
| 6.0L | $4.33 |
| 7/16 | 11/07/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $46,130.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Zak Wheatley | 61.5kg | 0:57.19 | 8-10-7 | 18 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/14 | 07/06/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $33,950.00 | Doncaster | 1008m | Good | Zak Wheatley | 57.5kg | 0:58.51 | 13-13-6 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/05/2025 | 199 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good Firm | Zak Wheatley | 59.5kg | 0:58.25 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: D Swift
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 13 at Hamilton Park on May 17 over 1200m, neck behind Mae Amor carrying 60kg at $17. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at Hamilton Park on June 17 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Solar Aclaim carrying 61kg at $5. Fitter now and making headway. Rates highly and expected to run well.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/06/2026 | 31 | HCP 3U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good Soft | Dale Swift | 61kg | 0:57.62 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/13 | 17/05/2026 | 195 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good | Dale Swift | 60kg | 1:09.35 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/12 | 03/11/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 58kg | 1:12.52 | 4-3-5 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 23/10/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Southwell | 1223m | Neutral | Dale Swift | 61kg | 1:14.04 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 22/25 | 19/09/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $63,040.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Soft | Dale Swift | 59.5kg | 1:14.30 | - | 24 |
| 22.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/11 | 01/09/2025 | 38 | HCP 3 | $19,370.00 | Carlisle | 1171m | Good | Dale Swift | 56.5kg | 1:12.22 | 3-3-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 12/15 | 25/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | York | 1106m | Good | P J McDonald | 59.5kg | 1:04.15 | 10-13-12 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/07/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good | Harry Russell | 61.5kg | 1:10.83 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 13/06/2025 | 16 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | James Sullivan | 61kg | 1:12.79 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/14 | 28/05/2025 | 200 | HCP 3 | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good | Kevin Stott | 60kg | 1:10.35 | 7-3-4 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/11/2024 | 33 | HCP NSY 2 | $36,300.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Soft | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 1:17.34 | 4-7-8 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: J F Egan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Chepstow on July 3 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Morte Point with 59kg at $2.50. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Windsor on June 27 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Desert Cop carrying 60.5kg at $7. Key runner.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 03/07/2026 | 6 | HCP 3U | $20,330.00 | Chepstow | 1408m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 1:21.34 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 27/06/2026 | 18 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:10.95 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/06/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Soft | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:17.18 | 2-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 5/12 | 16/05/2026 | 36 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | Ryan Kavanagh | 55kg | 1:11.47 | - | 12 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 10/04/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 57.5kg | 1:13.05 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/03/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 58kg | 1:10.76 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Ryan Kavanagh | 55.5kg | 1:11.65 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/02/2026 | 33 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Ryan Kavanagh | 56kg | 1:11.06 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2026 | 28 | APP HCP 4U | $29,690.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 61kg | 1:13.61 | 6-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/12/2025 | 15 | APP HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 59.5kg | 1:14.47 | 5-6-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 8/9 | 04/12/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $17,890.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Neil Callan | 61kg | 1:11.34 | 5-4-8 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 39-day let-up. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Newbury June 1 over 1000m defeating Merrimack carrying 63kg at $3.80. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at Bath May 26 over 1000m defeating Correspondence with 61kg at $5.50. Going well and can measure up again.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/06/2026 | 6 | HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 1005m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 63kg | 1:00.57 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 26/05/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 1005m | Fast | Finley Marsh | 61kg | 1:00.96 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 04/05/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Bath | 1005m | Good | Taryn Langley | 58.5kg | 1:01.53 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/11 | 17/04/2026 | 199 | HCP 4U | $18,510.00 | Bath | 1106m | Good | Taryn Langley | 56.5kg | 1:12.47 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/11 | 30/09/2025 | 56 | HCP 3U | $18,510.00 | Bath | 1005m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 59.5kg | 1:00.51 | 9-11-7 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/12 | 05/08/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 1005m | Good Firm | Taryn Langley | 60.5kg | 1:00.67 | 9-7-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 26/07/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good | Finley Marsh | 61.5kg | 1:00.36 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/07/2025 | 30 | HCP APP 3U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 1005m | Good Firm | Taryn Langley | 63kg | 1:00.84 | 6-6-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/06/2025 | 43 | HCP 4U | $14,020.00 | Wolverhampton | 1226m | Neutral | George Wood | 61kg | 1:13.58 | 5-7-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 21/04/2025 | 3 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 57kg | 1:00.99 | 5-6-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 8/12 | 18/04/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $50,810.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 59kg | 0:59.34 | 12-10-8 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |