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David Chapman Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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David Chapman Memorial Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 773

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
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Form: 1-0070 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
AW winner on final 2yo start for previous yard; has achieved little in turf handicaps this term and is perhaps best watched unless the market suggests a resurgence is likely; drops to Class 6.
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13th

8

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Hvar

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Off the mark at the third attempt when winning a novice at Wolverhampton (6f) in October on his final start for Ralph Beckett, but he's struggled in three handicaps since joining this stable; others have stronger claims.

25/1

7th

8

(6)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:38 Haydock

Hvar

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

6f AW novice winner last October for Ralph Beckett; a market check is advised but he's been beaten a long way in handicaps this spring on his first two starts for this yard.

33/1

Form: 24-474

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; ran respectably in first-time blinkers at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) most recently; possibilities off a reduced mark dropped in class with the headgear retained; sole runner on the card for his Newmarket yard.
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4th

7

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tie Fighter

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ed Dunlop

Exposed maiden (5f-7f) who finished well held in first-time cheekpieces on his handicap debut early in the month; now tried in blinkers and needs to improve on his previous AW work.

10/1

7th

5

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Ffos Las

Tie Fighter

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ed Dunlop

Seven-race maiden who is making belated handicap debut; chance of opening his account largely depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

5/1

Form: 35256-

Last run: 306 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden last year for George Scott, going closest when 1l second in a seller; sold for 5,000gns after final start; market may prove best guide on stable/seasonal debut.
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2

(6)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Mare Of London

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Second of six in a seller at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in July before finishing fifth of nine in a handicap at Nottingham (6f, good; didn't get the best of passages in first-time blinkers); returns to AW and steps up to 7f (dam 7f AW winner); headgear switch.

6/1

4

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:50 Nottingham

Mare Of London

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Patchy form in three qualifying runs in the spring before finishing second in a Leicester seller (6f, good to firm) last month; that wasn't a bad race, however, and the blinkers go on for this nursery debut.

6/1

Form: 04-45

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Four-race maiden who is showing consistency, respectable fifth in Doncaster handicap (6f) most recently; may still do better at this level; not dismissed.
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5th

4

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

12:45 Doncaster

Lamlash Bay

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Well beaten on debut but has shown some ability with a couple of fourth-place finishes since; could go well on handicap debut, with Lewis Chalkley taking off a handy 7lb.

11/2

4th

3

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

18:52 Catterick

Lamlash Bay

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Struggled on Redcar debut (6f, good; 150-1) last November, but better at Southwell (6f; 80-1, fourth of eight, beaten 7l) the following month; eligible for a handicap mark after this comeback run.

33/1

Form: 881-80 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ended his 2yo campaign with 40-1 success at Redcar (6f) on handicap debut; has failed to back up the form in two outings this season; one of only two previous winners in this field but isn't particularly solid.
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10th

9

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:45 Doncaster

Soul Warrior

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ran poorly at Newcastle in March, a run that was all the more disappointing as he had decisively won a Redcar nursery on his final 2yo start; still has time to come good and he sports a hood on his return from another 12 weeks off.

16/1

8th

7

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Soul Warrior

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Belied his 40-1 odds with Redcar success (6f) on handicap debut when last seen; may have more to offer at this level and looks shortlist material on reappearance.

5/1

Form: -08346

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Lacks consistency but it's best to forgive his latest effort (met major traffic issues); showed best handicap form when third over C&D in May; now 4lb lower and Rhys Elliott takes off a bonus 5lb; interesting back here.
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6th

3

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:40 Redcar

Northern Tempest

9st 8lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Dods

Looks capable of being involved but is proving an inconsistent maiden; modest fourth when favourite at Wetherby most recently, failing to back up his placed effort at Ripon (6f, good).

9/2

4th

1

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:50 Wetherby

Northern Tempest

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Peak effort came in a Newcastle novice event (5f, AW) last November; well beaten in his first two handicaps but showed more last time at Ripon (6f, good); same mark; handy draw and slightly shorter trip both look positive; could go well.

7/2

Form: 55-6

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who holds weak claims on form but may be capable of improvement now handicapping with Catterick reappearance under her belt; check the betting for further guidance.
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6th

6

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

18:52 Catterick

Havana Oaks

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Fifth of nine on Newcastle AW debut in a 6f fillies' maiden (7-1) last October, but took a backward step at Southwell (5f; 33-1, last of five) a few weeks later; off for 224 days since so she couldn't be the pick on this turf debut; monitor only.

33/1

4

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Havana Oaks

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

7-1 when fifth of nine on this month's Newcastle debut (6f, Tapeta); plenty more needed.

12/1

Form: -38242 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who is developing into a consistent sort, having made the frame in most starts this term; beaten only a head when favourite at Catterick (6f, good to firm) most recently; holds solid claims and his turn may be near.
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2nd

6

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Long Shot

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-8 but has made the frame in three of his four starts at Redcar this term; knocking on the door and cheekpieces return replacing blinkers; should not be far away.

5/2

4th

13

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Long Shot

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two good runs here this year, finishing third over 6f on reappearance (good to firm; form sound) and second when stepped up to 7f here last week (good); blinkers replace cheekpieces; chance.

7/2

Betting Forcast

13/2 Brash, 14/1 Hvar, 100/30 Tie Fighter, 8/1 Mare Of London, 10/1 Lamlash Bay, 12/1 Soul Warrior, 11/2 Northern Tempest, 20/1 Havana Oaks, 9/4 Long Shot

Verdict

Being attractively weighted and back at the scene of his peak handicap effort, NORTHERN TEMPEST may be the answer. Long Shot, who holds solid claims in his current form, is second choice ahead of Newmarket raider Tie Fighter and unexposed Brash.[Steve Boow]

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Long Shot

The Times:

Lamlash Bay

SPOTLIGHT:

Northern Tempest

Telegraph:

Brash

NEWMARKET:

Tie Fighter

D Express:

Havana Oaks

The Guardian:

Lamlash Bay

Daily Mail:

Long Shot

Daily Mirror:

Long Shot

The Sun:

Long Shot

The Star:

Long Shot

Daily Record:

Long Shot

POSTDATA:

Northern Tempest