August 19 / 19.30 Chepstow

19.30

Good To Firm

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  • 0m 7f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 4 runners
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Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00

Form: 632331 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Arguably posted career-best performance at Ayr (7f, good) eight days ago, dominating from the front to win unchallenged by over 4l; may not be ideally suited by the faster ground here and has a 5lb penalty to shoulder but still needs to be taken very seriously.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

19

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Highfield Viking

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: John & Sean Quinn

Gained last year's two wins over 7f on good ground in August and came second in a 15-runner race next time; made a respectable return to action one month ago and enters each-way calculations.

16/1

5th

8

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Highfield Viking

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Gained last year's two wins in August but has recorded his other two successes (2023/2024) in the month of April; drawn against the inner rail and could be a danger, provided he's in top form on seasonal debut; market support would heighten interest.

7/1

6th

3

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Highfield Viking

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won twice in August (both on good ground) and ran on for third at Catterick last time; this is his trip and fine on all ground.

5/1

Form: 350-24

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Slightly disappointing when only fourth of six at Sandown (1m, good) last month but ran well in defeat on seasonal debut at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in June and remains on a good mark; should cope with today's drop back in trip; contender if back on song.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Magical Merlin

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Continues to edge down the weights, but losing run is up to 19 and the application of a tongue-tie made little difference last time; something to prove on his first attempt over this far.

11/2

4th

3

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

Magical Merlin

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Ran just four times last season and was runner-up on three occasions (7f/1m, various ground); down the field on reappearance at Kempton (1m, AW) four weeks ago but may have needed that outing and it will be no surprise if he's in the mix; a tongue-tie is added.

7/2

8th

1

(4)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Magical Merlin

9st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

He finished second in three of his four starts in 2025, including on his seasonal return, but was still operating at a level below his old form; drops into 0-70 for the first time; not discounted.

6/1

3rd
3 (5)
Jenni

10/1

Form: 031058 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Back in prime form when making all for clearcut success at Musselburgh (7f, good) in May but not a great deal has gone to plan for her since; now only 2lb above that last winning mark but arrives here with something to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Jenni

9st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Now 5lb lower than when dominating from the front at Musselburgh (7f, good) just over a year ago but slow starts have become an issue in the meantime, and she was always behind when 33-1 for last month's reappearance run; looks risky back at 6f.

16/1

9th

3

(2)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Jenni

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Seb Spencer

Twice a winner in 7f turf handicaps; 3lb lower than for last May's Musselburgh win but that is a result of ending 2025 with a whimper; she has an absence to defy and others look safer.

20/1

11

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jenni

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

A 7f winner at Musselburgh in May but she arrives below par, just eighth of ten in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 24 days ago; others are preferred.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: -62214 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner; as good as ever this summer, winning in good style at Epsom (7f, good) before creditable fourth in competitive C&D Racing League event (good to soft); also suited by fast ground; good chance.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(10)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Believe You Me

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Heather Main

Consistent spell over 7f featured an Epsom win in July; well held on penultimate start, though, and never got into it over 1m at Brighton on latest (patchy record over 1m); good chance if back to her peak.

8/1

8

(10)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Believe You Me

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Heather Main

Consistent spell over 7f featured an Epsom win in July; well held on penultimate start, though, and never got into it over 1m at Brighton on latest (patchy record over 1m); good chance if back to her peak.

8/1

3

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Believe You Me

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Consistent spell featured an Epsom win in July; well held in competitive Class 4 last time but this looks an easier task.

14/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £13.40
Straight Forecast £12.57
Trifecta £29.70

Selections

THE NORTH:

Highfield Viking

SPOTLIGHT:

Believe You Me

The Times:

Jenni

The Guardian:

Jenni

RP RATINGS:

Believe You Me

POSTDATA:

Believe You Me

Telegraph:

Highfield Viking

Daily Mail:

Highfield Viking

D Express:

Highfield Viking

Daily Mirror:

Highfield Viking

The Sun:

Highfield Viking

The Star:

Highfield Viking

Daily Record:

Highfield Viking