June 02 / 16.15 Chepstow

16.15

Good To Firm

Kit Klub Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4104
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Kit Klub Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0-

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to US Grade 1 winner Highland Chief (5f-1m4f; RPR 116) but he made a low-key start when tenth at Kempton (1m, AW) in December; ran green in that race but he needs major improvement upped in trip on his return.
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11

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:25 Perth

Clan Chieftain

10st 11lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

Flat winner who is 0-8 over hurdles but hasn't been running badly; more new headgear tried but can go well.

14/1

9

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:15 Sedgefield

Clan Chieftain

10st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

Yet to score in this sphere but he arrives in good form, fourth of nine in 2m Perth handicap 13 days ago; he can make his presence felt again with blinkers added.

9/2

4th

4

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

15:08 Perth

Clan Chieftain

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

Fairly useful at his best on the Flat; 0-6 over hurdles but was third off today's mark over C&D (good) in July and also ran well when filling same position at Kelso (2m2f, good) last week; one to consider.

7/2

7/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 3-2

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Galileo colt who showed promise with his debut third at Yarmouth (1m, good) last September and he took a good step forward when runner-up at Newmarket (1m2f, good) on his return last month; sets a good standard on that form and he's open to more progress; big player.
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6th

7

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newbury

Vaguely Royal

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ian Williams

Third in his last three starts, but may not have achieved that much and remains without a win on the Flat since the end of 2023; others more compelling.

9/1

3rd

5

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

19:52 Pontefract

Vaguely Royal

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ian Williams

Comes here on the back of two third-place finishes but the latest was behind Trojan Soldier and there is no obvious reason why the placings would be reversed.

10/1

3rd

5

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:17 Ripon

Vaguely Royal

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

There was some restoration of his Flat fortunes when third of five at Southwell (1m6f, AW; stays 2m) on latest start but he's without a win on the Flat since the end of 2023; has another career-low mark but it's hard to know when he will take advantage.

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 7

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to winners Nezwaah (1m-1m2f including Group 1; RPR 115) and Bashosh (7f/1m; 98); never looked like justifying support at Newbury (1m2f, good; 5-1) last month but he ran green and got involved in some scrimmaging in that useful novice; should know much more this time and it wouldn't be a surprise if he left his debut form behind.
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4th

1

(4)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Seendid

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Brother to 1m2f Group 1 winner Nezwaah; marked improvement through his first three races, battling well when making all at Newmarket in July (1m2f, good); poor run on his handicap debut last month but dropped 4lb and still has some potential; new trip and ground to contend with today.

3/1

12th

12

(8)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Seendid

8st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Brother to 1m2f Group 1 winner Nezwaah; marked improvement through his first three races, sticking his neck out to make all on the near rail in nine-runner C&D maiden (good) last time; further improvement should see him score off this opening mark sometime soon, perhaps today.

7/1

1st

5

(4)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newmarket (July)

Seendid

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: William Haggas

made all, against near rail home straight

5/1

20/1

Form: 4-

Last run: 236 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a well-related 1m winner but was a well-held fourth of nine at Goodwood (1m1f, good to soft; 28-1) on his debut in October; has quite a lot to find on his return and he's probably one for further down the line.
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12th

3

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:51 Newbury

Miller Spirit

10st 1lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five Flat wins in 2024, culminating in this race (1lb lower today); well suited by ploughing through the mud and best result this term came on soft, when runner-up at Yarmouth (1m6f) in July; ran respectably here on good to soft last time and a bold show seems likely if he's in the mud today.

7/1

11

(10)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Miller Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five wins in a tremendously progressive 2024; well suited by ploughing through the mud and his best result this term came on soft ground, when runner-up at Yarmouth (1m6f) in July; respectable fourth in a Racing League event over 2m on Southwell's AW latest; feasibly handicapped and would enter the reckoning if the ground remains on the soft side.

16/1

4th

2

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Miller Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five wins in a tremendously progressive 2024 on Flat; well suited by ploughing through the mud and his best result this term came on soft ground, when runner-up on penultimate start; beaten 20l when last on his sole AW start in 2023 and others have more compelling claims.

6/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 3-3 BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred gelding who made a promising start when a close third at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW; 13-8 favourite) in November but he was disappointing over same C&D on his return in April; with top yard and still very early days but has something to prove after that heavy defeat last time.
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No Results Found

Form: 44-23 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Showed plenty of promise in his first three starts, including when runner-up at Newbury (1m, soft) on his return April; was disappointing on handicap debut at Doncaster last month but he's a key player on his peak form and has claims if he can bounce back on this return to fast ground.
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1st

4

(9)

2nd Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:30 Windsor

Escarpment

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

midfield, headway over 2f out, led narrowly and ridden over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds

7/1

5th

4

(2)

18th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

15:45 Leicester

Escarpment

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Finally off the mark at the 16th attempt at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) 15 days ago; 3lb higher and closely matched with Lincoln Rockstar on previous Beverley running; shouldn't be far away.

3/1

Form: 4-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 in both his runs; shaped with some promise when 7l fourth of 12 at Kempton (1m, AW) last March but he was out the back at Salisbury (1m2f, good) on his comeback last month; others preferred.
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2nd

8

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:42 Kempton (AW)

Whitcombe Rockstar

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Keiran Burke

Most of his wins have been at 1m but he swooped late on to score over 1m3f in January and led 1f out when asserting in tidy style over 1m4f early this month, both at this track; back up another 5lb and he's a 7yo, but peak form (October 2024) was a little better still and he's now 7-12 at Kempton; on the shortlist.

15/2

1st

5

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:37 Kempton (AW)

Whitcombe Rockstar

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Keiran Burke

Most of his wins have been at 1m but he made it 6-11 at Kempton when swooping late for a last-gasp win over 1m3f in January; up 2lb but he remains well handicapped on his best form and is strongly respected back up in trip.

4/1

1st

9

(7)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Whitcombe Rockstar

8st 11lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Keiran Burke

Somewhat interesting off an attractive mark back at Kempton, being 5-10 here, but all of that course form is over 1m; has a mixed record beyond that distance so carries risk back up in trip; however, certainly holds a fighting chance provided he's in top form.

9/1

Form: 2

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Backed from 14-1 into 15-2 at Windsor (1m2f, soft) last month and he showed plenty of promise with his runner-up effort from off the pace; pulled clear of the third in that race and he's a big player if he can build on that; in the mix.
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7th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

St Just In Time

10st 13lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Harry Derham

Off for more than a year since narrowly beaten over hurdles on his debut for his new jumps-oriented yard last March; that came after almost a year off, so he can go well fresh; market useful under a jockey who's ridden two winners over hurdles this year.

6/1

2nd

4

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

16:31 Doncaster

St Just In Time

11st 13lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Harry Derham

Non-stayer upped to 2m3f on final start for Sir Mark Todd last May but previously a keeping-on third at Wincanton (1m7f, good) to a good subsequent winner; interesting switched to a handicap for in-form new yard.

9/2

4th

13

30th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Warwick

St Just In Time

10st 13lb

J: James Davies

T: Sir Mark Todd

Best form over hurdles when third at Wincanton last time (1m7f, good); needs to improve on this first run at further than 2m.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000gns foal, 40,000euros yearling; gelded half-brother to four Flat winners including Kiss Goodnight (8.4f; RPR 95) and Captain's Affair (7f-8.5f GB 2yo/US; 95); dam 1m4f AW winner (81), half-sister to Italy 10.2f/11.5f Listed winner Los Bonitos; yard 24% in maidens this year and he needs watching in market on debut.
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6th

6

(15)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Berkshire Sundance

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Missed most of last season but won on good/AW in four of his six starts since, the latest in clearcut fashion with first-time cheekpieces at Newcastle on AW Championships day; raised another 7lb, drawn wide and lacks any race experience at this track, but he's going from strength to strength.

10/1

1st

9

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Berkshire Sundance

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

In and out on his five runs since returning from an absence in October but he's won three of them, most recently at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in January; has also won on Tapeta; this steadily progressive 6yo has gone up just 2lb for last time and could again be involved; cheekpieces go on.

9/1

1st

1

(5)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Berkshire Sundance

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Has won four of his last seven races, including at Kempton (2m) in December, but he ran unaccountably poorly when favourite at Newcastle two weeks ago; needs to rebound but he's back in a lower grade here and it's possible.

9/2

10th
12 (9)
Eloped

16/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 185 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a half-sister to an Italian 1m2f Group 3 winner but she didn't live up to market expectations when down the field at Lingfield (1m, AW) in November; goes up in trip on her return but she needs a transformation on her second start.
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7th

4

(7)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

15:30 Yarmouth

Eloped

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Both wins were over 1m4f on Wolverhampton AW, the latest in January; close third of seven over C&D (good) on latest start, which was only her third run on turf; remote when out of her depth on heavy, her only run on softer than good; place chance (like most of these) if the ground is okay.

10/1

3rd

1

(5)

4th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

18:25 Yarmouth

Eloped

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Recorded her second AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in January but she was only fourth of six at Newcastle last time and was beaten 4l; bit to prove again after that and she's struggled in both previous runs on turf.

8/1

3rd

1

(5)

4th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

18:25 Yarmouth

Eloped

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Recorded her second AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in January but she was only fourth of six at Newcastle last time and was beaten 4l; bit to prove again after that and she's struggled in both previous runs on turf.

8/1

100/1

Form: 88

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
4yo who finished down the field in her sole bumper in March and has struggled at big prices in two Flat runs (1m/1m2f) since.
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7th

10

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

16:42 Newbury

Mini Mildred

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Followed up four Flat wins with a maiden hurdle win in Jersey in June 2024; had a long absence afterwards but signs of running back into form when a near 10l third of 15 at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft); wouldn't be certain to stay this far, however.

25/1

4th

9

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Mini Mildred

11st 10lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Four Flat wins in a row prior to completing five-timer on hurdle debut in Jersey in June 2024; following a long absence she's been handed some tough tasks this season in her first three chases, and she has far more realistic claims now in a handicap on her second hurdle start; interesting.

20/1

5th

3

14th Jan 2026

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

Mini Mildred

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Completed her five-timer (Flat/hurdles) at a modest level on the mainland and in Jersey; limitations exposed in a couple of Listed chases since, finishing last of five latest; similar outcome is on the cards.

100/1

Form: 57

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last of five at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) on his debut in February and he was tailed off when switched to turf at Newbury (1m3f, soft) in April; remains best watched for now.
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16

21st Feb 2024

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

13:55 Ludlow

Snow Forecast

10st 9lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Weak contender on Flat form; showed no improvement switched to hurdles at Warwick last month.

100/1

7th

12

22nd Jan 2024

Frozen

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:05 Warwick

Snow Forecast

11st 0lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Only beat one rival in three Flat runs for Jonathan Portman; plenty to prove on stable/hurdle debut after 234 days off.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.70
Straight Forecast £9.97
Trifecta £82.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vaguely Royal

Telegraph:

St Just In Time

The Guardian:

Escarpment

RP RATINGS:

Vaguely Royal

POSTDATA:

Vaguely Royal

NEWMARKET:

Vaguely Royal

The Times:

Vaguely Royal

Daily Mail:

Vaguely Royal

D Express:

Vaguely Royal

Daily Mirror:

Vaguely Royal

The Sun:

Vaguely Royal

The Star:

Vaguely Royal

Daily Record:

Vaguely Royal