June 10 / 20.00 Chepstow

20.00

Good To Firm

Reecer Properties Handicap

  • Prize money: £5129.32
  • 0m 7f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Reecer Properties Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 530-03 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner; well beaten on seasonal debut in April but quickly got back in the groove with good third behind Sir Winston at Brighton (7f, firm) 11 days ago, and he remains on a workable mark.
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10th

11

(1)

3rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:22 Chester

Little Boy Blue

8st 12lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Bill Turner

Multiple winner down the years but this veteran has something to find on 2025 form; comfortably held last time, failing to back up his reappearance effort.

25/1

7th

5

(9)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

17:00 Salisbury

Little Boy Blue

9st 7lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

Multiple winner who goes particularly well at Brighton where he was only 2l away last month (7f, good to soft) on his return from a lengthy break; might be vulnerable to younger limbs but should give his running.

10/1

2

(1)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Little Boy Blue

9st 6lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

Off since September but he's proven when fresh having won at Epsom (7f, good) off 1lb higher on his reappearance last July; has won here four times from nine starts, including this race in 2022 off 3lb higher and he holds sound claims on his return.

11/2

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 35-021 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Delivered on earlier promise when keeping on well for clearcut success at Brighton (7f, firm) 11 days ago, his eighth start; 5lb rise does not look excessive and he may still have more to offer; high on the list.
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16th

12

(14)

31st Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Sir Winston

9st 6lb

J: C Y Ho

T: George Baker

Won three times over this trip last year when with Roger Varian; no wins in seven for current yard and this is a tough race in which to put that right; in first-time cheekpieces today.

40/1

8th

2

(12)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Sir Winston

9st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Triple 7f winner for Roger Varian last year; gave a pretty good account before fading into sixth at Epsom (7f, good) nine days ago but is now 0-6 for George Baker and needs to find something extra.

33/1

6th

1

(1)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

21:00 Epsom

Sir Winston

10st 0lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: George Baker

prominent

11/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 4/685- BF

Last run: 375 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo when trained by David Evans but signed off for him with disappointing run in soft-ground claimer in May 2022 and makes debut for new trainer after 375-day absence.
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3

(3)

10th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

17:20 Chepstow

Bastogne

10st 1lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Deborah Faulkner

Sole win was in June 2021, but after a year off he's run two promising races for a new yard this season, including a bold bid in a Class 4 event over C&D (third of eight); remains well treated on his old form and he should be in the mix again.

9/2

5th

2

(5)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Newbury

Bastogne

10st 1lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Deborah Faulkner

took keen hold, pressed leaders, no extra inside final 110yds

10/1

3rd

8

(4)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

20:00 Chepstow

Bastogne

9st 3lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Deborah Faulkner

prominent, led over 4f out, pushed along 3f out, headed and ridden 2f out, weakened and lost third final strides

20/1

Form: 10-823 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who started off for Richard Hughes with two wins last summer (7f/1m) and comes here after two good 7f AW runs this spring; suited by fast turf; hood refitted; must be considered.
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3rd

1

(7)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Winforglory

10st 2lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Richard Hughes

took keen hold, disputed lead, prominent from over 5f out

4/1

4th

3

(7)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

20:00 Chepstow

Winforglory

9st 6lb

J: Deon Le Roux

T: Richard Hughes

in rear

5/1

3rd

1

(2)

13th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Winforglory

9st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hughes

Won first two runs for yard, the second at 1m here; non-stayer at 1m2f on final 2022 start; did well on second run back at Chelmsford (7f), considering he was hampered and switched, when close second to one with improvement in him; solid chance with William Buick up; regular hood left off.

5/1

Form: -00865 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Did very well for this stable during 2021-22 AW season but has been out of form this year; can be excused his defeat on atrocious ground at Leicester in April but needs to turn a corner here.
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2nd

3

(12)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year on good ground for different trainers, including 7.5f Roscommon handicap off 80; now 10lb lower plus talented claimer takes off another 5lb; got his favoured ground when eyecatching third of 14 at Roscommon from tough draw 18 days ago; big chance.

4/1

3rd

15

(17)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Shoot To Kill

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year included this race off a mark of 80 when trained by Stephen Thorne; 8lb lower now, talented claimer takes off another 5lb and gets his favoured good ground for the first time this year; drawn wide but dangerous to dismiss.

10/1

13th

10

(12)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Shoot To Kill

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Veteran has won 12 of his 81 starts including five wins on turf; best form is on good ground, though he wasn't beaten that far over C&D on testing ground last October; has had a pipe opener at Dundalk and could outrun odds off 4lb lower.

33/1

Form: 770-52 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Triple course winner in 2022, the last twice over 7f; back in good form when running-on second here (6f, good to soft) last month and ought to be better suited by today's trip-and-ground combination; good chance.
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6

(7)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:20 Bath

Macs Dilemma

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

C&D winner; losing run stretches back over two years and he hasn't fired yet this year; dropped 10lb as a result but perhaps not ready to capitalise just yet.

33/1

3

(3)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macs Dilemma

9st 13lb

J: James Turner

T: John O’Shea

Not run on the AW since 2022 and has regressed on turf in recent times, having been rated a stone higher at the start of last season; well held in three runs round his beloved Chepstow this year.

16/1

7/1

Form: 25615- D

Last run: 233 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced for his age and came from off the pace to open account on Tapeta last autumn; only 1lb higher here but has fitness to prove after 233-day absence.
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11th

6

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flatley

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Turf winner who has bagged four wins at this venue; returns following a two-month break (has gone well fresh) but he's more a place prospect than a win-only one.

20/1

2

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:20 Ffos Las

Flatley

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Returned to form with 8.6f AW win in March and comes here after two good efforts over 1m on turf; drops in grade here and should be fine over this extended 7f; might be the answer.

7/2

8

(6)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

14:05 Haydock

Flatley

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Four-time AW winner who returned to form when scoring at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March; record of 1-18 on turf but he went close at Chepstow (1m, good) last month and is a big player if he can back that up off unchanged mark.

5/2

Form: 62112- CD

Last run: 285 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner last summer; lost out only by a neck to progressive rival over C&D on latest outing but will need to return from 285-day layoff in peak form to have any chance off current mark.
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8th

9

(8)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Chepstow

Iconic Knight

8st 5lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: John & Rhys Flint

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

14/1

3rd

6

(2)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Chepstow

Iconic Knight

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Successful four times at Chepstow, including in this race (off 10lb higher) two years ago; holds poor claims on 2024 form but a revival would put him in the picture.

12/1

Form: 653-15 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
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6th

6

(11)

11th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Haydock

Liangel Hope

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Runner-up at Brighton 11 days ago (7f, good) in a race he won the previous season; that was a Class 5 and he has never won at this loftier level, but there are no wellbeing issues.

10/1

6th

6

(11)

11th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Haydock

Liangel Hope

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Runner-up at Brighton 11 days ago (7f, good) in a race he won the previous season; that was a Class 5 and he has never won at this loftier level, but there are no wellbeing issues.

10/1

2nd

3

(5)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

14:25 Brighton

Liangel Hope

9st 13lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Christopher Mason

Won this race off today's mark on last season's reappearance outing but has disappointed on all three subsequent appearances, the latest a fortnight ago; returns here with a point to prove.

14/1

Non-runners

Liangel Hope

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £27.60
Straight Forecast £23.83
Tricast £277.15
Trifecta £300.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Macs Dilemma

NEWMARKET:

Sir Winston

The Guardian:

Winforglory

WEST COUNTRY:

Little Boy Blue

TOPSPEED:

Iconic Knight

The Times:

Sir Winston

D Express:

Sir Winston

The Star:

Sir Winston

Daily Record:

Sir Winston

RP RATINGS:

Macs Dilemma

POSTDATA:

Macs Dilemma

Telegraph:

Macs Dilemma

Daily Mail:

Macs Dilemma

Daily Mirror:

Macs Dilemma

The Sun:

Macs Dilemma