July 25 / 19.35 Chepstow

19.35

Good

Capital Windscreens Cancer Support Handicap (Chepstow Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Capital Windscreens Cancer Support Handicap (Chepstow Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 5-1593 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
7yo who is not easy to predict but he won at Bath (1m, good to firm) in April and returned to form when third at Sandown three weeks ago; has possibilities if he can back that up and he has won over C&D in the past.
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3rd

3

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Darvel

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Patrick Chamings

Returned to form with second in amateur riders' race at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last month and is still on a good mark but has become far too inconsistent to rely upon, and his habit of starting slowly is another worry.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

13:56 Brighton

Darvel

11st 0lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Three-time winner last year at a mile but slow starts have become a habit and was tailed off last time despite racing prominently.

40/1

13th

2

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Darvel

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Did well last year (three wins; one over C&D) but is yet to strike form after three starts this season and slow starts have become a serious issue; goes without usual blinkers today; comes with risk.

20/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 311142 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four wins on good/good to firm since April and she ran another good race when a close second at Hamilton (8.3f, good) last Friday; on same mark in this similar race and she should be in the thick of things again; last eight runs have been under Kaiya Fraser.
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4th

3

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:20 Hamilton

Hostelry

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Scored five times last season (twice over C&D) but yet to hit top form this term, just a fair fifth of nine to Daring Leader at Pontefract (1m) 12 days ago; needs to take a step forward.

7/1

5th

2

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Hostelry

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Ten-time winner; kept on for never-dangerous fifth, beaten under 3l, when favourite for the latest Beverley race won by Anificas Beauty; closely matched with that rival on the revised terms.

13/2

5th

1

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Hostelry

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ruth Carr

9yo mare whose C&D form includes one of her five wins last term and a resurgent effort on penultimate start; latest race didn't pan out favourably; runner-up in this contest three years ago; likely player.

9/2

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 64-421 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Can flash her tail but she improved her strike-rate to 6-35 with a narrow win over 1m2f here (good) last week; has a penalty back in trip but she's unbeaten in two runs at this track and the first was over C&D; should be in the mix again.
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2nd

7

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

16:05 Ffos Las

Spirit Of The Bay

9st 3lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Exposed six-time winner who has performed moderately in her last two races over 1m; on the plus side, she hasn't had many chances at 7f over which she was a close fourth on her comeback.

14/1

7th

5

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:35 Chepstow

Spirit Of The Bay

8st 13lb

J: William Cox

T: John & Rhys Flint

Two of her four wins have came at this track, one over today's distance; fourth in both starts this year but may be vulnerable to younger rivals.

6/1

4th

8

(12)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Spirit Of The Bay

9st 5lb

J: William Cox

T: John & Rhys Flint

Gained last season's win over 1m2f and made an encouraging reappearance when finishing strongly for close fourth over 7f at Chepstow (good to soft) last month; sure to be suited by this move back up in trip and remains on a workable mark; shortlisted.

7/1

Form: 1-6118 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won three of his last five starts, including over C&D (good) in May, but he carried his head high when disappointing at Chester (eighth of nine) last month; bit to prove again after that and he probably needs more progress to defy this mark; change of headgear.
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2nd

5

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Chepstow

Dappled Light

8st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Picked up a couple of Class 6 events at Bath this summer and he wasn't beaten far in his hat-trick bid at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) 16 days ago; another 2lb higher today but this C&D winner should give it another good go.

3/1

2nd

1

(9)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

19:39 Ffos Las

Dappled Light

10st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Adrian Wintle

Three-time Bath winner who has a win and a second to his name in two runs here (both 1m); adaptable regarding tactics but hasn't run over 7f since his 3yo days in Ireland and he's drawn widest back up to a career-high mark; wouldn't want much rain.

2/1

1st

3

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Dappled Light

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Adrian Wintle

Won two 1m handicaps last May, including here, and back on the scoresheet in a C&D handicap three weeks ago (good to firm); that form is already working out well and a 4lb rise isn't beyond him; probably wouldn't want the ground to be worse than good.

11/4

Form: 278620 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Creditable front-running second over C&D (good to firm; 22-1) two weeks ago but he's hard to predict and was tailed off at Salisbury on Wednesday; 3lb out of the weights and can only be watched.
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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

Form: 227950

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
On dangerous mark but sole win was almost two years ago and she's been out of sorts in last four runs; opposable.
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11th

10

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Celebrating Ethel

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tony Carroll

Landed a classified here (9.5f) in March but well held in three handicaps since May; sports first-time visor but her best chance of further success is in classifieds.

12/1

9th

14

(7)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:51 Brighton

Celebrating Ethel

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Last two wins have come in 0-50 classified events, the latest over C&D (good) last August; down another 3lb but others look more solid.

12/1

Form: 7-4362 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three wins on turf last summer and latest was off 2lb lower at Newbury (1m, good); been a bit up and down since that last success but he was a good second back at Newbury two weeks ago and that was in a Class 4; respected dropped back in grade.
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1st

3

(1)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Newmarket

Sunny Corner

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Kittow

His form can be up and down but he bolted up at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) last month and ran pretty well behind two 3yos when third at Newbury (1m, good) last time; might not be far away.

8/1

5

(1)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:25 Newbury

Sunny Corner

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Stuart Kittow

Three wins last May-July (including C&D) and won by 7l at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) recently; inconsistent and a 6lb rise takes him to a career-high mark, but he has to be respected in view of that latest dominance.

3/1

1st

2

(6)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Salisbury

Sunny Corner

10st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Kittow

Three 1m wins (one C&D) on turf last May-July and latest was off just 1lb lower than today; pretty up and down since, a slow-starting favourite when well beaten on latest start but his second at Newbury the time before was a reminder that he's well capable of getting seriously involved.

9/2

Form: 90-113 BF

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Resurgent 5yo, who won two in a row at Wolverhampton (9.4f) this spring and he didn't get much luck there (third of 13) last time; returns after a short break but conditions should be fine back on turf and he's a player if he can continue the good work.
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5th

4

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Serious Look

9st 13lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Has four wins at this track, mostly over today's distance; 3lb higher than his last success in March but cannot be dismissed here.

12/1

5th

8

(11)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Serious Look

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

It was a narrow verdict over 8.6f here four weeks ago and he went up only 3lb; with that run under his belt and being a triple C&D winner, he should feature again if able to overcome a wider than ideal draw.

7/1

1st

6

(4)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Serious Look

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Won three times over 9.4f here last year and ended that year with a keeping-on second over that trip; returns from two-month break on fairly tough mark, though, and this drop back to 8.6f is not ideal.

6/1

12/1

Form: 415172 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has a patchy profile but she's won three times this season and bounced back with a second at Ffos Las (1m, soft) last time; hard to rule out another good run but her last two turf wins have been on soft/heavy and drying ground would be a concern.
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4th

8

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lhebayeb

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Price

All three AW wins have been over C&D, the latest in a classified event in March; has been below that form since and the switch from a hood to first-time cheekpieces needs to have a positive impact.

16/1

9th

8

(11)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Lhebayeb

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Price

C&D winner last June (soft) off a 4lb higher mark; wants a good test over this trip but is capable of bouncing back, having been given an 11-week break since a couple of lesser efforts in Tapeta 0-50s.

8/1

10th

5

(5)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lhebayeb

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Price

Three C&D wins, the latest in a classified event this month in a refitted hood; failed to get to grips with the leaders here six days later but she's had a longer break this time; can be very competitive if race pans out.

8/1

Form: 2/6551 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 7yo who made his breakthrough when making all for an emphatic win at Leicester (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; back up 9lb in the weights but he remains well treated on best form and his confidence should be boosted after that success; shortlisted.
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7th

4

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:05 Market Rasen

Most Wanted

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: David Bridgwater

Flat winner who is 0-6 over hurdles but he won on chase debut at Fakenham (2m, good) in May before a creditable third at Uttoxeter 11 days ago; did well to hang in there after being pestered for the lead last time and he's been an improved performer since switched to fences; respected.

100/30

3rd

4

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 5

16:00 Uttoxeter

Most Wanted

11st 5lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: David Bridgwater

Low-grade Flat winner; 0-6 over hurdles but made a successful chase debut at Fakenham when too good for Getaway Jewel and one other finisher; this is deeper and he's up 5lb.

7/1

1st

2

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 59y

Class 5

15:35 Fakenham

Most Wanted

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: David Bridgwater

Won a low-grade Flat handicap last summer but has modest record over hurdles and was well beaten at Taunton (2m, good) last month, after a layoff; might be aided by refitted cheekpieces on this chasing debut but is not bred for fences; risky.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £46.30
Straight Forecast £38.81
Tricast £217.57
Trifecta £291.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hostelry

The Times:

Sunny Corner

POSTDATA:

Spirit Of The Bay

TOPSPEED:

Celebrating Ethel

RP RATINGS:

Serious Look

The Sun:

Dappled Light

Daily Mirror:

Sunny Corner

The Star:

Sunny Corner

Telegraph:

Spirit Of The Bay

Daily Record:

Spirit Of The Bay

The Guardian:

Hostelry

Daily Mail:

Hostelry

D Express:

Hostelry