July 11 / 19.40 Chepstow

19.40

Good To Firm

betwright.com Bangers N’Cash Handicap (Chepstow Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 1m 0f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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betwright.com Bangers N’Cash Handicap (Chepstow Series Qualifier)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 744502 CD BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Best turf effort since last September's C&D win off tonight's mark when beaten under 1l over 7f here latest (good to firm), with Marisitta and Too Much Trevor just behind; can uphold that superiority back up in trip.
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6th

6

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Ajrad

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Usually ridden patiently; step back in right direction when keeping-on fifth at Kempton (7f, AW) this month, but his three turf wins in 2025 were gained over 1m and he'll probably need a strong pace to aim at over this trip.

10/1

5th

9

(8)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Ajrad

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Most wins come later in the year and is high in the weights (13lb higher than when last successful on the AW) after three turf victories last summer; not been at his best in two runs back.

20/1

6th

3

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Ajrad

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Rod Millman

Won four Class 6 handicaps (7f-1m) in 2025, including on good to firm and heavy ground; back on last winning mark but he's been out of sorts in last four runs and needs a major revival back on turf; cheekpieces removed.

11/2

20/1

  • Place: £6.90

Form: 902786 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
One C&D second in May aside, he's not lining up in quite the same form as when taking a thinner renewal of this race last year (good to soft); out of the weights on this occasion also.
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12

(9)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Letter Of The Law

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

Runner-up twice at Chepstow this season (1m, good/good to firm) but is far too inconsistent to rely upon, and his recent efforts have been very disappointing; swaps usual blinkers for refitted cheekpieces.

33/1

9th

10

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:52 Bath

Letter Of The Law

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

Very hit-and-miss these days and his second of 13 at Chepstow (good to firm) in July hasn't been reproduced in six subsequent starts; 1lb out of the weights and others look a lot safer.

33/1

17

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

15:03 Chepstow

Letter Of The Law

8st 3lb

J: Jay Mackay

T: John O’Shea

Usually leads and has the option of going up the far side from stall 1; hit-and-miss these days, for a trainer also responsible for Romanovich (a fellow front-runner drawn on the opposite wing) but is capable off a feather weight if tactics decide the day.

25/1

OUR TIP

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 842546 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
1m continues to look her best turf trip these days, and although only sixth at Bath latest was beaten under 2l; return of Taryn Langley looks worth a go aboard a mare who has only ever won when ridden by a claimer.
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8

(10)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Soi Dao

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Several good runs in Class 6 turf events this summer, winning at Chepstow (7f, good) in August; not at her best last time and others look stronger.

10/1

3

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

15:03 Chepstow

Soi Dao

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Had been threatening for a while before winning for Taryn Langley over 7f here, back in the cheekpieces, off 4lb lower 11 days ago; there's little wiggle room off this mark but the extra furlong's fine round a course she likes, and she's a player.

7/1

3

(5)

14th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:45 Chepstow

Soi Dao

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Largely consistent mare who was placed over 1m here (good to firm) last month and went down fighting when very close second to Romanovich over C&D (good) a fortnight later; wears headgear for first time since 2023; likely to make her presence felt again.

3/1

Form: -55424

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Headed close home twice over shorter last year, but keeping-on efforts for current connections suggest she could be in need of further than 1m now; surprising if the line doesn't come too soon again tonight.
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1st

2

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Chepstow

Oasis Sunrise

9st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

In-form filly who has been placed twice (1m2f/1m) since last month's comfortable win at Bath (1m, firm); lost out only by a short head when back at Bath a week ago and is 1lb ahead of the handicapper for this first attempt at 1m4f; has big role to play if stamina holds out.

5/2

2nd

4

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Oasis Sunrise

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Just two wins from 30 starts but her last success was by 4l over C&D (firm) last month and she backed that up with a close third at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm); on same mark as last time and she should be in the thick of things again.

6/1

3rd

1

(9)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Leicester

Oasis Sunrise

10st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Grace Harris

Ended a losing run in emphatic style at Bath (1m) ten days ago; hiked up 9lb but not taken lightly on her first go over 1m2f.

5/2

Form: 241421 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Accounted for a hat-trick seeker when making all at Brighton last time (1m, good to firm), and form of her C&D close second before that has been boosted by the winner and sixth since; new career-high mark.
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1

(1)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Salisbury

Alices Impact

9st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Evans

Beat only three rivals at Brighton but the second was bang in form (1m, good to firm); struggled off this career-high mark at Chepstow.

6/1

5th

3

(5)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Alices Impact

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: David Evans

Accounted for a hat-trick seeker when making all at Brighton last time (1m, good to firm), and form of her C&D close second before that has been boosted by the winner and sixth since; new career-high mark.

11/4

1st

3

(3)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Alices Impact

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Running well since the visor went on (24142) and only beaten half a length at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) eight days ago; races off the same mark but this is her first visit here.

5/2

Form: 062673

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Split Ajrad and Marisitta when third over 7f here latest (good to firm), and more capable than a 0-18 record may suggest, but a tendency to hang late was once again evident there; not so compelling over 1m.
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3rd

10

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Too Much Trevor

8st 4lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Grace Harris

Still a maiden after 29 starts but bettered low-key seasonal debut when close second from out of the weights over C&D (good to soft) last week and is effectively 4lb lower today; also suited by faster ground; obvious contender if in similar form.

11/4

2nd

12

(6)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Too Much Trevor

8st 4lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Grace Harris

Runner-up twice here (including 7f) last year but he's still a maiden after 28 starts; well-held fifth on 1m Bath reappearance five weeks ago and it's likely the wait for a first win will go on.

14/1

11/1

Form: 884274

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Stayed on behind Ajrad and Too Much Trevor here latest (7f, good to firm); crowded early but couldn't class her as an unlucky loser, and at least one of those rivals will appreciate the return to 1m as much as her.
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5th

5

(3)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marisitta

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Still a maiden and lacks consistency to boot; chance of belatedly opening her account largely depends on how well she responds to first-time hood.

20/1

7th

10

(9)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marisitta

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: John O’Shea

20-race maiden who was a well-held fourth on her C&D reappearance 17 days ago; should be sharper this time but she's hard to predict and others are more convincing; 1lb out of the weights.

16/1

4th

5

(2)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marisitta

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Ran with credit a few times on turf last year, but is 0-19 and hasn't been seen in over six months; probably best watched.

14/1

15/2

Form: 0-4285 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Unseen here since autumn 2021, but three successes over Bath's galloping 1m in the meantime; back down to the mark of last July's win there (good), and a player if freegoing tendencies don't compromise him again.
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9th

3

(10)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

My Ambition

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Three-time C&D winner who has returned from a break with two competitive shows, the latest here; hard to knock.

7/2

3rd

6

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

My Ambition

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Denis Coakley

Three-time C&D winner (firm/good) who scored at Lingfield (1m, AW) last September and was runner-up there (1m, AW) last month on his reappearance; has the same mark as last time and he ticks lots of boxes.

13/8

Form: 765

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Near-7l fifth in a 7f novice here latest (good) was her best effort so far; ideal trip may not become apparent immediately (dam's siblings have won from 7f to 2m), and mark no better than okay; hood added.
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9th

5

(6)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Llangynin Lass

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Near-7l fifth in a 7f novice here latest (good) was her best effort so far; ideal trip may not become apparent immediately (dam's siblings have won from 7f to 2m), and mark no better than okay; hood added.

14/1

5th

10

(7)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

16:25 Chepstow

Llangynin Lass

8st 12lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Down the field in two runs last month (1m2f, good and 8.6f, AW); stiff task again.

100/1

5th

10

(7)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

16:25 Chepstow

Llangynin Lass

8st 12lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Down the field in two runs last month (1m2f, good and 8.6f, AW); stiff task again.

100/1

Form: -22795

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Losing run stands at 23, but has stamina to spare as a winner over a galloping turf 1m1f (good) and was able to return high-60s RPRs set similar tasks to that last summer; not wholly without hope.
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9th

8

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Celebrating Ethel

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Landed her second win on turf when picking up 1m2f course classified in August; similar trip and grade when winning at Wolverhampton (AW) in March but two lesser efforts followed; drops back in distance.

9/1

6th

7

(6)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Windsor

Celebrating Ethel

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Kept on well to win a 9.4f 0-50 classified race at Wolverhampton in March (for Rossa Ryan); not so good when seventh behind Haveagobeau at Lingfield (1m2f) six weeks ago; others are stronger for win purposes.

8/1

7th

2

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Celebrating Ethel

9st 13lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Tony Carroll

Inconsistent mare who responded well to second-time cheekpieces when winning for Rossa Ryan (rides stablemate Myna) on Tapeta early last week (has a penalty for that); yet to finish anywhere near after seven runs on Polytrack.

6/1

25/1

Form: 5-5299

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Little impact after tardy starts on both runs since a winter break, including last time back at this 1m trip he's yet to convince over.
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8th

1

(5)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Shabab

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Currently 1-33 and the fact he's been beaten at 7-2 or shorter ten times tells its own story; will again be popular under Rossa Ryan after a solid second to Arlecchino's Rex in a C&D handicap a fortnight ago though.

5/2

14/1

Form: 5-7487 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Effective at 1m-1m2f and on both turf and Polytrack when on song, but has run close to the level of last July's Leicester success only three times from nine since, checking out particularly tamely latest.
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10th

8

(11)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

First Encounter

9st 5lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: John Gallagher

Hit form, winning classified contests at Wolverhampton (8.5f) and Lingfield (1m) earlier this year; not far off those levels when last seen at Wolverhampton (sixth) two months ago; possible player on first visit to Newcastle with the promising Conor Whiteley booked.

13/2

6th

7

(2)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

His options have improved since eligible for classified events and he's 2-3 at that level of late, over C&D and 1m at Lingfield; needs more back in a handicap.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Successful in this grade at Wolverhampton last month (8.6f) and backed it up with a solid C&D second two weeks ago; no obvious reason why he wouldn't be in the thick of the action once again.

2/1

40/1

Form: 375-07

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Best 2yo form for Martin Dunne came on far softer ground than awaits here; return to 1m not an obvious way to go on this year's evidence.
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13th

8

(13)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Big Bug

9st 2lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Damien Wingrove

Best 2yo form for Martin Dunne came on far softer ground than awaits here; return to 1m not an obvious way to go on this year's evidence.

40/1

7

(7)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Leicester

Big Bug

9st 7lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Damien Wingrove

Ten-race maiden who was below her best on his final two outings for Martin Dunne last year and beaten 21l when last of ten on stable/seasonal debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) ten days ago; steps back up in trip with cheekpieces back on and she needs to have taken a big step forward.

33/1

4

(1)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Bug

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Damien Wingrove

Inconsistent nine race-maiden who was out of sorts in 1m nurseries in her final two runs last season; some of her best efforts have been at 6f but she's untried on AW and has something to prove on return for new yard; cheekpieces removed.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £265.10
Straight Forecast £190.59
Tricast £778.76
Trifecta £2051.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Alice's Impact

SPOTLIGHT:

Soi Dao

WEST COUNTRY:

Ajrad

The Star:

Llangynin Lass

D Express:

Marisitta

Daily Mirror:

Too Much Trevor

The Times:

Alice's Impact

The Sun:

Alice's Impact

Daily Record:

Alice's Impact

RP RATINGS:

Soi Dao

Telegraph:

Soi Dao

The Guardian:

Soi Dao

Daily Mail:

Ajrad