June 02 / 16.50 Chepstow

16.50

Good To Firm

Bailey Family Handicap

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
SKY
View Course
Bailey Family Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.70
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 21935-

Last run: 242 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a Newmarket maiden (7f, good to firm) last July and looked unlucky wen third in a Wolverhampton nursery (9.4f) in the autumn but she ended her 2yo campaign with a disappointing run at Windsor (1m2f, good); on dangerous mark but she has a mixed record so far and comes with risks attached on her return.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(3)

31st May 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:15 York

Divina Grace

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Took her form to a new level with a game success in Newbury Group 3 on stable/seasonal debut; not so good front-running in a four-runner Group 2 at Newmarket (also 1m4f on good) three weeks later; player if reverting to the Newbury form but her three attempts at this sort of trip (summer 2023) were not as good as that year's runs at 1m4f.

5/1

6th

1

(3)

31st May 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:15 York

Divina Grace

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Took her form to a new level with a game success in Newbury Group 3 on stable/seasonal debut; not so good front-running in a four-runner Group 2 at Newmarket (also 1m4f on good) three weeks later; player if reverting to the Newbury form but her three attempts at this sort of trip (summer 2023) were not as good as that year's runs at 1m4f.

5/1

3rd

4

(2)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Newmarket

Divina Grace

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Useful for Rae Guest; took her form to a new level with a game success in Newbury Group 3 on stable/seasonal debut, taking record to 6-21; faces a stiffer task in this grade but may rate higher still and she's the sole C&D winner in the field; very hard to dismiss.

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 034-

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in his three starts at up to 8.3f last season before being gelded; his useful pedigree suggests this step up in trip is a likely positive on handicap debut and he needs watching in market on his return.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

In The Trenches

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

A long-standing 32-race maiden who has proved frustrating but consistent, finishing runner-up 13 times; 12 chase runs, beaten 5l into fifth at Wexford eight days ago in handicap off 112; one of his best efforts came over this C&D last year; capable of winning a contest of this nature.

7/1

5th

1

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

In The Trenches

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Long-standing maiden; has run well in defeat over fences and hurdles, including runner-up in 2m2f Cork handicap chase, most recently beaten under 2l when fifth of 8 in steadily-run 2m Tramore novice handicap chase last month; ground to suit and definite contender.

13/2

1/2

Form: 578-11 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Major improver with a hood added since switched to handicaps this spring and he followed his Yarmouth win (1m2f, soft) in April with an emphatic success at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) last week; well treated under a penalty for that win (due to be 3lb higher in future) and has strong claims in his hat-trick bid.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

16th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Dog Fox

10st 13lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Failed to complete two of his three chases in the autumn and now reverts to hurdling after a break; suited by this C&D and only 1lb above his last winning mark but entitled to benefit from this outing.

12/1

7

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

16:07 Uttoxeter

Dog Fox

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Dual Flat and dual hurdle winner, with latest success gained here (2m, good) in July; not bred for chasing but held every chance before penultimate-fence mishap at Kelso (2m1f, good) last month and is dropped in grade here.

7/2

7

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Kelso

Dog Fox

10st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Two-time Flat winner who has been in good form over hurdles this summer, winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good) two months ago; this 5yo is a major player if taking to fences at the first attempt.

4/1

25/1

Form: 5-1136 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Made it 4-7 on AW when completing a double at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in March; another good effort when third there (9.4f) next time but things didn't go well back on turf at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) last month and he's now 0-7 in this sphere; passed over.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(5)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mirabello Bay

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Barry Brennan

prominent

10/1

2

(2)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Mirabello Bay

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Barry Brennan

Unraced here but all five wins have come on the AW and he's fine on Tapeta; hasn't been getting the breaks in his recent races and one to consider, for all that he's not shone when previously tried in cheekpieces.

8/1

5th

2

(5)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mirabello Bay

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Barry Brennan

All of his five wins have been on AW and latest was off this mark over C&D last March; finished fifth in both runs for new yard this winter but he didn't get much luck on the first occasion and was beaten less than 3l at Lingfield last time; could be dangerous if he can find something extra.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 5-49

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has quite a lot of stamina in his useful pedigree; had mixed record in novice events and was beaten a long way at Newmarket (1m, good) two weeks ago but he showed clear promise when a close fourth at Newbury (1m3f, soft) on his second start; still has untapped potential for powerful yard and he could resume his progress back up in trip on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

18:20 Fontwell

Yellow Star

11st 6lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Bounced back with a win at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) in December but he was tailed off in next two starts and he didn't get very far at Newbury (fell at third) last time; has plenty to prove again and he's still 3lb higher than for his last win.

16/1

5

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

16:23 Newbury

Yellow Star

11st 5lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has gained both wins in Class 4, including for his standout performance this term; pair of duck eggs since, albeit the 2m7f trip perhaps contributed to latest defeat; others have stronger claims.

20/1

13th

5

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 123y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Yellow Star

11st 9lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Showed career-best form when winning readily by 4l at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft; refitted cheekpieces) in December; subsequent lesser effort in major Kempton handicap is not viewed harshly but 2m7f on soft ground will take his stamina into unknown territory.

16/1

Form: 03-5

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Left his 7f debut form well behind when a promising third at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in November and he had a daunting task at Sandown (66-1) on his recent return; this is much more realistic on handicap debut and interesting to see how he figures in market.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(2)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield

Star Of Sussex

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Paddy Butler

Poor maiden who failed to beat a rival in 1m2f handicap at Windsor 33 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.

66/1

9th

9

(1)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Windsor

Star Of Sussex

8st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Paddy Butler

5yo maiden who has poor claims on his form for current stable.

33/1

9th

9

(1)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Windsor

Star Of Sussex

8st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Paddy Butler

5yo maiden who has poor claims on his form for current stable.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.80
Straight Forecast £27.17
Trifecta £45.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dog Fox

Daily Mail:

In The Trenches

RP RATINGS:

Dog Fox

TOPSPEED:

Dog Fox

POSTDATA:

Dog Fox

NEWMARKET:

Dog Fox

The Times:

Dog Fox

Telegraph:

Dog Fox

The Guardian:

Dog Fox

D Express:

Dog Fox

The Sun:

Dog Fox

The Star:

Dog Fox

Daily Record:

Dog Fox

Daily Mirror:

In The Trenches