August 07 / 17.30 Chepstow

17.30

Good

Racing League 15 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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Racing League 15 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 00-845 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year, including two 6f handicaps on good to soft and soft ground; needed his reappearance and his York fourth in June (6f, good to firm) was a fine effort, the only one of the first seven home to come from a double-figure stall; didn't have optimal track position when fifth at Thirsk five weeks ago either and he's an interesting contender off a fair mark.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(8)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Roberto Caro

9st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

He's dropped to a favourable mark and there is every chance that he will exploit it at some point, but he was a soundly beaten fourth of eight behind Belsito at Hamilton (6f, soft) eight days ago and has work to do here.

12/1

4th

4

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:30 Hamilton

Roberto Caro

9st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Encouraging return to turf when never-nearer close fourth at Ripon (6f, good to soft; has won on soft) in April and he wasn't far away in a big field back there in August; on a favourable mark now; not far away.

8/1

7th

8

(18)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Roberto Caro

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Well handicapped on this year's best, including a close fourth over C&D in April; has had the odd excuse since and he ran perfectly well over an inadequate 5f at York three weeks ago (not well drawn); a big run could be on the cards.

12/1

25/1

  • Place: £8.60

Form: 17-780

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Had strong 2yo form for Karl Burke, winning twice; the latter success came in a 5f nursery (soft) off just 1lb lower and although it has been a struggle so far this year, he has been contesting hot sprint handicaps; this is weaker and he's one to consider starting out for a new yard after a 70,000gns sale last month; 6f the query.
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9th

4

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

King Of Light

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Stuart Williams

Two wins in handicaps (6f and 5f) this season, the latest on heavy going at Haydock last week; more on his plate in a competitive Listed race.

25/1

1st

3

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Haydock

King Of Light

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Stuart Williams

Saw off All Ways Glamorous to land this race on good to soft 12 months ago; smart handicap performance when a clearcut winner at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; hasn't fully confirmed that improvement in strong races since but he shaped quite well (briefly not clear run) when keeping-on fifth of 21 in the recent Portland at Doncaster (5.5f, good); can make a bold bid to defend his crown.

100/30

5th

11

(18)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

King Of Light

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Won easily at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June but he was hit hard for that success and has come up short in some goood sprint handicaps since; a similar fate could be on the cards this time.

20/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 1-71 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Looked good when winning at Southwell on his debut in November (6f, AW); got upset in the stalls before a disappointing reappearance at Doncaster in April; made no mistake when the 1-11 favourite at Salisbury 12 days ago (6f, good to firm), sauntering home 17l to the good, a mid-race stumble having jumped the path the only brief moment of concern for his backers; more on his plate now handicapping but it will be surprising if he isn't better than this opening mark in time.
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2nd

4

(13)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Newmarket

Addison Grey

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Won at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last month on first run beyond a sprint trip; only fourth of eight at Ascot (7f, good to firm) since but remains of interest in view of his penultimate effort.

4/1

4th

3

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:40 Ascot

Addison Grey

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Clive Cox

He had useful form over 6f but proved suited by the step up to 7f at Newbury three weeks ago, winning his first race for a year and looking better than ever; up 4lb but may be capable of further progress at this distance and he's firmly in calculations.

4/1

4th
14 (11)
Montezuma

14/1

Form: 55-73

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
The bare form of his Hamilton third on last month's handicap debut (6f, good) leaves him with a bit to find at this level but it was a run that promised much better, blowing the start and then meeting trouble when launching his run; unexposed and he's bred to be better than this mark.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(4)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:58 Musselburgh

Montezuma

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Began the year with three fine runs over this C&D and he has generally performed well since, albeit not making quite the progress that may have been anticipated; Paul Mulrennan back on board today and he rates a solid contender under these conditions.

9/2

4th

6

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

15:22 Hamilton

Montezuma

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Off the mark when beating a big field at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) in April; seemingly suited by that sharp test but he wasn't on his game when favourite there two starts ago; the return to 5f will suit after a 6f defeat here since but he's unraced on soft, let alone heavy.

13/2

6th

3

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Montezuma

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

Beat 16 rivals when scoring from off the pace at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) in April; three placed efforts since but he flopped when favourite at Musselburgh last time and that took his record to 1-16; comes with risks attached back up in trip.

6/1

6/1

Form: 080112 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Slow start to 2025 but she's found her form with a vengeance this summer, winning 6f handicaps at Windsor and Newbury (made the running on good ground on both occasions); good second at Yarmouth in week one of the Racing League (6f, soft) and she's a solid contender off an unchanged mark.
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9th

10

(4)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

15:42 Windsor

Tiger Tulip

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

Back on a useful mark but hasn't got a lot going at all this year and others are safer.

20/1

7th

3

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Tulip

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

Previous C&D winner but has not fired in three turf runs this year; back on her last winning mark and needs to rediscover her best form.

8/1

8th

5

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

18:40 Bath

Tiger Tulip

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Heather Main

All three wins have been over 6f; hasn't fired on either of her starts this year but well handicapped if she can return to form.

5/1

Form: -16953 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
5f Beverley win on his reappearance and he was back at that level when third of 22 at York 13 days ago; he was better drawn than the reopposing Juan Les Pins on that occasion, however, and wouldn't be sure to confirm the placings.
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2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Northern Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Northern Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

25/1

Form: 235086 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Veteran who ran creditably dropped to 5f at York 12 days ago, plugging on from the rear; on a lowly mark and this should be run to suit so a minor placing couldn't be safely discounted.
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6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 806535 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
The stalls have become an issue for him but he retains a good chunk of his ability and his four turf runs this summer can all be upgraded to varying degrees; wouldn't want the ground to deteriorate but unlikely to be far away granted good or faster.
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3rd

10

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Juan Les Pins

9st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Not as good or consistent as he was and is always capable of fluffing the start; has been running over 6f on turf in recent times and will need things to fall just so back to 5f.

8/1

6th

10

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Juan Les Pins

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Had been running well but has performed miserably in his last two races when awkward at the start both times.

20/1

16th

4

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Juan Les Pins

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Good run of form ground to a halt at Thirsk ten days ago when he wasn't on his best behaviour in the stalls; has the ability to feature off this mark but is not without risk.

14/1

Form: 111643 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Reeled off a hat-trick in the spring (third leg was his first run for Thomas Faulkner) and his latest Ascot third (6f, good to firm) was another solid effort; perhaps others will prove better treated in this field though.
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8th

13

(14)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Northcliff

8st 12lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Dual C&D winner (also third last month) who made a successful start for the Jane Chapple-Hyam stable over 6f at Newmarket (good) 13 days ago, well on top at the finish and recording a career-best RPR; had the advantage of the rail but his 7lb rise is offset by Toby Moore's claim and his record here affords him respect.

10/1

1st

5

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Northcliff

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Five-time turf winner who was in good form when placed on his last four starts for Ross Burdon, notably when 9lb out of the handicap but third at Ascot (6f, good to firm; Fifty Nifty a head in front) a fortnight ago; bought for 11,000gns on Wednesday and he's effectively off the same mark with Billy Loughnane taking over; two runs in blinkers (2023) were not his best but still looks a player on stable debut.

7/2

3rd

15

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Northcliff

8st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Ross Burdon

Two C&D wins to his name; back to form for Ross Burdon, runner-up in his last three starts, but he's upped in class today and has it to do from 9lb out of the weights.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 412320

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Form dipped at Goodwood last week (7f, good) but he'd been in fine form beforehand at trips ranging from 6f to 8.6f; type to bounce back quickly and he should get a solid pace to aim at.
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5th

3

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Diamondonthehill

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

The most recent of his six wins came at Lingfield (7f, AW) in April 2025 off a mark 3lb higher than today's but he has posted some good efforts since; however, he was below his best at Salisbury 19 days ago and needs to bounce back with cheekpieces back on.

10/1

5th

2

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Diamondonthehill

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Losing run is mounting up but he has proved broadly consistent since last success, most recently beating all bar the market leader at Musselburgh (7f, good); again has place possibilities.

6/1

12/1

Form: 18-240 D

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Strong form when second to well-handicapped stablemate Double Rush at Newmarket on his seasonal return/stable debut in April; less good twice since but this isn't a strong race for 0-90 standards and he'll be a danger to all if anywhere near that Newmarket effort.
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10

(7)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Bob Mali

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Charles Hills

All three wins on ground slower than good, the latest two on heavy, and he's been taken out of races on good and quicker ground; rarely seen the best of him in 2025 but a latest close second of 15 at Doncaster (6f, good) offered hope; rain welcome; yard runs two.

7/1

3

(14)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Bob Mali

9st 13lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Charles Hills

Not in top form since reappearance but will be an interesting type when back on slower ground; has a record of 1112 in 6f contests on softer than good; mark is workable.

12/1

Form: 5-1312 BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish filly who made a winning stable debut at Wetherby in April (7f, good to firm); added another front-running success at Chester in June (7f, good) and her latest second at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) represented further improvement; no obvious reason why she wouldn't be in the thick of it again.
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1

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

12:50 Newmarket (July)

Profit Refused

10st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ollie Sangster

Flopped at Chepstow 15 days ago but he had been in good form beforehand, including a near-miss over C&D (the winner has scored again since); looks the type to bounce back quickly.

8/1

12th

1

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:30 Chepstow

Profit Refused

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ollie Sangster

Ex-Irish filly who made a winning stable debut at Wetherby in April (7f, good to firm); added another front-running success at Chester in June (7f, good) and her latest second at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) represented further improvement; no obvious reason why she wouldn't be in the thick of it again.

6/1

25/1

Form: -05766 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Well suited by slow ground; won four handicaps in the second half of 2024, the last of them off a 3lb higher mark; not found his best form yet this time around though and opposable unless there is a downpour.
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2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

16

(11)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Count Dorsay

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2024 with a pair of soft-ground 6f wins at Catterick, the second of them off 13lb higher; handicapper has held the upper hand this year but conditions will suit and he helps form a strong hand for Tim Easterby.

12/1

Form: 6-6587 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ran in two Racing League handicaps last season, winning at Wolverhampton and second at Newcastle (both 6f, AW); not quite found his best this time around but he's on a dangerous mark and a revival could be imminent.
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12th

14

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Thunder Blue

8st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Wigham

Capable of fairly useful form but finished last of 18 over C&D in final start for Jamie Osborne; sold for 18,000gns later in October; headgear switch; best watched.

33/1

6

(18)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Thunder Blue

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Won a heavy-ground handicap at Salisbury last month and backed it up with a good second at Newmarket; below that level at Goodwood 12 days ago and needs a full revival.

20/1

4

(3)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

Thunder Blue

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Back to winning ways at Salisbury (6f, heavy) last month and second at Newmarket (6f, heavy) since; this in-form C&D winner has solid claims.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £266.90
Straight Forecast £216.93
Tricast £1009.92
Trifecta £2659.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Addison Grey

NEWMARKET:

King Of Light

POSTDATA:

Tiger Tulip

Telegraph:

Juan Les Pins

TOPSPEED:

Bob Mali

SPOTLIGHT:

Roberto Caro

The Guardian:

Northcliff

Daily Mirror:

Treacherous

LAMBOURN:

Addison Grey

Daily Mail:

Addison Grey

D Express:

Addison Grey

Daily Record:

Addison Grey

The Times:

King Of Light

The Star:

Tiger Tulip

The Sun:

Juan Les Pins