January 27 / 15.47 Chepstow

15.47

Soft

Floyd’s Turfcare & Weed Solutions Ltd Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 2m 7f 136y
  • Class 4
  • 16 runners
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Floyd’s Turfcare & Weed Solutions Ltd Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 43-21 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Very close second to progressive rival on seasonal/handicap/chase debut in November, then was left clear to score at Taunton (2m7f, good; final-fence faller won next time out) last month; 8lb higher here and not sure to be ideally suited by the slower ground, but still commands respect.
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2nd

4

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 150y

Class 4

14:51 Taunton

Fat Faced Columbo

11st 8lb

J: James Best

T: Richard Mitford-Slade

Improver who made it 2-3 over fences when scoring at Chepstow (3m, soft) last month; the leader fell two out in that race but this 6yo was in a clear second at the time and he eventually won by 8l in that big-field handicap; up 6lb but he's still lightly raced and should have more to offer in this sphere.

2/1

1st

14

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:47 Chepstow

Fat Faced Columbo

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Richard Mitford-Slade

Very close second to progressive rival on seasonal/handicap/chase debut in November, then was left clear to score at Taunton (2m7f, good; final-fence faller won next time out) last month; 8lb higher here and not sure to be ideally suited by the slower ground, but still commands respect.

3/1

3rd

2

28th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Ffos Las

Fat Faced Columbo

11st 7lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Richard Mitford-Slade

Promising effort in the second of two Irish points; dropped out into a very remote fourth of five finishers on hurdle debut here (2m6f, heavy) this month but it wouldn't surprise to see a better show here.

20/1

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8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 482/3F

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 8yo who was placed here (2m3f, good to soft) on seasonal debut in November; fell at first fence on latest outing but could still have significant potential over staying trips; high on the list.
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8

16th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 3

16:00 Ffos Las

Genietoile

10st 9lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Rebecca Curtis

Low-mileage 8yo who fell at first fence on penultimate outing but was placed in other two chases this season, more recently when second of 16 behind progressive rival at Chepstow (2m7f, soft; refitted tongue-tie) in January; up in grade here but still a likely contender.

4/1

2nd

3

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:47 Chepstow

Genietoile

12st 1lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Rebecca Curtis

Low-mileage 8yo who was placed here (2m3f, good to soft) on seasonal debut in November; fell at first fence on latest outing but could still have significant potential over staying trips; high on the list.

8/1

2nd

3

15th Jan 2024

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

13:07 Hereford

Genietoile

11st 4lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Rebecca Curtis

Irish maiden point winner; 0-5 under rules but fair efforts in two hurdles behind respected opposition (2m3f/2m5f) before struggling in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham (16-1); needs a second look at this level.

9/2

14/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: P25-74 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 12st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Not one to rely upon heavily and doesn't always look wildly enthusiastic but didn't run badly when fourth at Uttoxeter (3m heavy) last month and this track suits him well; on a good mark; can't be ruled out.
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3rd

2

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:47 Chepstow

Bells Of Peterboro

12st 2lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Tim Vaughan

Not one to rely upon heavily and doesn't always look wildly enthusiastic but didn't run badly when fourth at Uttoxeter (3m heavy) last month and this track suits him well; on a good mark; can't be ruled out.

14/1

7th

6

28th Oct 2025

Soft

3m 1f 60y

Class 4

14:58 Ffos Las

Bells Of Peterboro

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tim Vaughan

Best run during a fairly light campaign last season when second to progressive rival at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) in February; contender if judged on that and Sean Bowen is booked today but this 10yo has not been seen since a lesser effort in March and he's too inconsistent to rely upon.

7/1

7th

6

28th Oct 2025

Soft

3m 1f 60y

Class 4

14:58 Ffos Las

Bells Of Peterboro

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tim Vaughan

Best run during a fairly light campaign last season when second to progressive rival at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) in February; contender if judged on that and Sean Bowen is booked today but this 10yo has not been seen since a lesser effort in March and he's too inconsistent to rely upon.

7/1

50/1

  • Place: £11.50

Form: 60000P D

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 10lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Teenager who was a very useful hurdler/chaser in his prime; well beaten in all six hurdle races for current stable since August but has plummeted down the weights and is worth a glance in the betting on return to fences.
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6th

7

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

15:20 Hereford

The Jam Man

10st 13lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Ryan Potter

Veteran whose last win under rules was in 2020 (won a point early in 2024); fourth of 16 at Chepstow in January may look the only positive result in his nine races this season but he was beaten 35l, so that does not persuade; not even with his 37lb fall in the weights this term.

20/1

1

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

14:20 Exeter

The Jam Man

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Ryan Potter

In poor form over hurdles and fences for new stable this season and getting very long in the tooth now but has plummeted down the weights and may yet stage some sort of a revival; watch the betting.

33/1

6

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

15:10 Hereford

The Jam Man

10st 12lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

One-time smart hurdler/chaser but very much on the decline these days and is best watched after some ordinary efforts this season.

16/1

Form: 74411P C

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 with two wins at Southwell (3m, soft/good to soft), looking in particularly good nick on latter occasion; struggled from just out of the weights in last week's Surrey National at Lingfield but enters calculations in this easier race.
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5th

8

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:47 Chepstow

Ali Star Bert

11st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Shaun Harris

Ended 2025 with two wins at Southwell (3m, soft/good to soft), looking in particularly good nick on latter occasion; struggled from just out of the weights in last week's Surrey National at Lingfield but enters calculations in this easier race.

14/1

15

19th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

13:50 Lingfield

Ali Star Bert

10st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Shaun Harris

Ended 2025 with two wins at Southwell (3m, soft/good to soft); contests this much stronger race from 3lb out of the weights but he looked in particularly good nick on his latest outing and this trip should be fine.

16/1

4th

9

11th Sep 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:35 Uttoxeter

Ali Star Bert

11st 5lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Shaun Harris

The last of six chase wins was at Southwell (3m2f, good to soft) in March; very mixed since then and wouldn't be the percentage call.

25/1

Form: 1-033P C

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won handicap hurdle debut here (2m3f, good) at end of last season and launched chasing career with two thirds in the autumn (2m5f/2m7f, good); things went pear-shaped very early on at Hereford this month and that run can be overlooked, but he still needs to prove himself on soft ground.
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4

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

16:50 Ffos Las

The Magus

11st 6lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Suited by good ground; 0-5 since switched to fences but posted a solid effort, behind a subsequent scorer, at Hereford (3m1f) most recently; defied a 3lb higher mark last April for sole hurdles success; could well open his chase account.

4/1

2nd

1

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

17:00 Hereford

The Magus

12st 0lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Won handicap hurdle debut at Chepstow (2m3f, good) at end of last season; launched chasing career with two thirds in the autumn (2m5f/2m7f, good) but he's struggled in his last two runs; has quite a bit to prove again and is untried at this trip.

8/1

6th

12

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:47 Chepstow

The Magus

11st 4lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Won handicap hurdle debut here (2m3f, good) at end of last season and launched chasing career with two thirds in the autumn (2m5f/2m7f, good); things went pear-shaped very early on at Hereford this month and that run can be overlooked, but he still needs to prove himself on soft ground.

14/1

Form: 33/639 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Began 2024 with two 2m3f Exeter wins and was subsequently placed over C&D; very well handicapped on those heroics but returned from long layoff with three disappointing runs this season and needs a revival; swaps usual cheekpieces for blinkers.
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3rd

4

1st Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ffos Las

Bolsover Bill

11st 8lb

J: Miss Victoria Malzard

T: Harry Derham

Generally very disappointing since returning from long absence in the autumn but took step back in right direction when respectable fourth (just behind Onehundredneighty) at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) last month and remains very well handicapped.

11/2

4th

2

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Bolsover Bill

11st 13lb

J: Miss Victoria Malzard

T: Harry Derham

Dual 2m3f chase winner at start of 2024 (heavy/good to soft) but out of sorts since returning from long layoff this season; reverts to hurdling on tempting mark but needs a revival.

20/1

7th

11

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:47 Chepstow

Bolsover Bill

11st 4lb

J: Miss Victoria Malzard

T: Harry Derham

Began 2024 with two 2m3f Exeter wins and was subsequently placed over C&D; very well handicapped on those heroics but returned from long layoff with three disappointing runs this season and needs a revival; swaps usual cheekpieces for blinkers.

25/1

Form: UU42-8 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 12st 2lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his two soft-ground chase wins in early 2024 and is a 12yo now, but faced very tough task from out of the weights here on last month's seasonal debut and contests this easier race from a workable mark.
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4th

5

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

16:00 Wincanton

Supervisor

11st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Venetia Williams

12yo who has struggled at biggish prices in his two runs over 2m7f at Chepstow (tailed off/pulled up) this winter; dropped another 4lb but his last win was in April 2024 and he needs a major revival; stablemate of Camulus.

20/1

1

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:47 Chepstow

Supervisor

12st 2lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Yet to add to his two soft-ground chase wins in early 2024 and is a 12yo now, but faced very tough task from out of the weights here on last month's seasonal debut and contests this easier race from a workable mark.

14/1

2nd

4

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:38 Ludlow

Supervisor

11st 4lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Clearly best efforts on soft going and, following two unseats, he was beaten 15l when fourth of five on good ground at Doncaster on latest outing; competitive on best form; stable also runs Fuji Flight.

12/1

Form: /23/P- D

Last run: 417 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced for his age and well handicapped on old form, but he returned from a one-year absence with a disappointing run in December 2024 and has been off for another 417 days since.
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2

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

16:50 Ffos Las

Bali Body

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Lightly raced 11yo who isn't particularly solid, having failed to complete in three of his last four appearances; it remains a long time since his sole chase win; however, drops in grade off an attractive mark on best form.

10/1

9

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

15:45 Uttoxeter

Bali Body

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Well handicapped on old form but he's not seen much action in recent years and has been pulled up or tailed off in his last three runs; this is only second start for current yard but he needs a major revival after another wind operation; cheekpieces added.

25/1

5th

10

25th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 5f 142y

Class 4

16:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Bali Body

11st 1lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Well handicapped on old form but has pulled up the last twice on the back of long absences; new trainer fits a tongue-tie.

20/1

Form: P34F-4 D

Last run: 79 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
0-9 and essentially disappointing since switched to fences in 2023, but he ran quite well when fourth on seasonal debut at Ffos Las (3m, soft) and is well handicapped if judged on last season's placed form.
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5th

4

25th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

14:50 Wincanton

Phantom Getaway

11st 8lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

0-10 and essentially disappointing since switched to fences in 2023; he didn't do badly when fourth on seasonal debut at Ffos Las (3m, soft; has gone well there before) in November but pulled up at Chepstow last month and consistency remains an issue.

8/1

5

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:47 Chepstow

Phantom Getaway

11st 11lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

0-9 and essentially disappointing since switched to fences in 2023, but he ran quite well when fourth on seasonal debut at Ffos Las (3m, soft) and is well handicapped if judged on last season's placed form.

8/1

11

17th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

17:12 Ffos Las

Phantom Getaway

11st 3lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

raced in second, going okay when fell 3 out

12/1

Form: 454-83

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on seasonal/handicap/chase debut in November but was running well until two slow jumps cost him ground on final circuit at Warwick (3m, soft; ended up well held in third) last month; remains lightly raced and still has a bigger performance in him.
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2

18th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

16:15 Huntingdon

Star Of Diamonds

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Emma Lavelle

Won an Irish point two years ago; hasn't progressed under rules (including three chases but back hurdling last time) despite often being short in the betting; presumably thought capable of better and perhaps cheekpieces can bring him on.

12/1

7th

2

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 82y

Class 5

13:05 Wincanton

Star Of Diamonds

12st 0lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

Irish point winner but he's been expensive to follow under rules (0-6) and was pulled up in a handicap chase at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) last month; has something to prove and he needs a transformation back over hurdles.

9/1

9

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:47 Chepstow

Star Of Diamonds

11st 6lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Soundly beaten on seasonal/handicap/chase debut in November but was running well until two slow jumps cost him ground on final circuit at Warwick (3m, soft; ended up well held in third) last month; remains lightly raced and still has a bigger performance in him.

8/1

Form: 366-47

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Kept on for very respectable fourth over hurdles at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft) on seasonal debut in October and his recent chasing debut was better than the bare form suggests, given he sprawled on landing at the fourth-last fence; open to improvement over this new trip but others appeal more.
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11

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 97y

Class 3

15:50 Haydock

The Grey Man

10st 8lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

None too consistent this season but he did win in small fields at Ffos Las (3m, heavy; made all) and Wetherby (3m, good to soft) last month; this field is much more demanding company on his first venture beyond 3m.

8/1

1st

4

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

15:47 Wetherby

The Grey Man

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

Inconsistent but easily got off the mark over fences at the third attempt in three-runner handicap at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) recently; this is a stronger race but he could have more to offer in this sphere; not ruled out.

7/2

Form: P4P

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 7yo who won a slow-ground Irish point just over a year ago; completed only one of his three hurdle races, when well-held fourth in uncompetitive novice here (2m7f, good to soft) last month; needs significant improvement to overcome opening mark on chase/handicap debut.
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3rd

6

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:55 Worcester

The Moonlight Man

10st 12lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Joe Tickle

Point winner but has been pulled up on five of his seven starts under rules; hard to fancy.

20/1

2

20th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 5

15:00 Warwick

The Moonlight Man

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Joe Tickle

Point winner who showed his first form over fences when second of three in a weak contest at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) in March; had excuses when pulled up last time but does need to show improvement.

14/1

5

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

16:05 Exeter

The Moonlight Man

11st 3lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Joe Tickle

Still very lightly raced under rules but was pulled up on chase/handicap debut in January and probably did not achieve much when well-held second in three-runner contest at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) this month.

20/1

Form: 62/5/0

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

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Form: 261-P5

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner last season (2m/2m3f); still unexposed over this sort of trip but did not fire on first two appearances this term (2m5f/3m) and others in this line-up have more pressing claims.
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5

20th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 5

15:00 Warwick

John W Creasy

11st 7lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Dual chase winner on slow ground (2m/2m3f) but out of sorts last term and has a lot to prove.

14/1

5th

9

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

18:42 Ffos Las

John W Creasy

10st 7lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Dual chase winner on slow ground last season (2m/2m3f) but out of sorts this term and has a lot to prove.

40/1

Form: 54-124 D BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Came good with ready win on seasonal debut at Lingfield (2m7f, good) despite jockey losing irons on run-in; both subsequent runs were perfectly respectable but he needs to kick on again to land this prize.
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12

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:20 Chepstow

The Big Reveal

11st 2lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Goes well here; unlucky not to win on his penultimate visit but made no mistake last time (this trip on soft) and likely to go well again despite the 6lb rise.

6/1

1st

12

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:45 Chepstow

The Big Reveal

10st 3lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Grace Harris

Came good with ready win on seasonal debut at Lingfield (2m7f, good), despite jockey losing irons, and held clear lead before penultimate-fence fall over C&D (soft) last month; has to take a 6lb rise on the chin but still features prominently in calculations.

7/2

17

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:47 Chepstow

The Big Reveal

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Grace Harris

Came good with ready win on seasonal debut at Lingfield (2m7f, good) despite jockey losing irons on run-in; both subsequent runs were perfectly respectable but he needs to kick on again to land this prize.

12/1

Non-runners

Dangerous Touch

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.50
Straight Forecast £17.87
Tricast £119.32
Trifecta £109.30

Selections

The Times:

Fat Faced Columbo

Daily Mail:

Dangerous Touch

POSTDATA:

Ali Star Bert

SPOTLIGHT:

Genietoile

TOPSPEED:

Phantom Getaway

RP RATINGS:

Bells Of Peterboro

Telegraph:

Fat Faced Columbo

The Guardian:

Fat Faced Columbo

D Express:

Fat Faced Columbo

Daily Record:

Fat Faced Columbo

The Sun:

Dangerous Touch

The Star:

Dangerous Touch

Daily Mirror:

Ali Star Bert