July 20 / 14.30 Chepstow

14.30

Good To Soft

Vickers Bet Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 5f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 22-243

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who has proved largely consistent; close third to Level Up at Newbury (5f, good) most recently; now gets a 7lb pull with that rival and remains unexposed at the minimum distance; solid chance.
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12th

6

(18)

20th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 86y

18:20 Roscommon

Penguin Island

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Robert Widger

A 5f winner off 70 for Henry Candy last year; failed to beat a single rival in her first three starts in Ireland and finished in front of only one at Dundalk on her most recent outing.

66/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 215414 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Seems to handle any ground; narrowly justified favouritism in a relatively weak contest at Newmarket (5f) last month; creditable fourth of eight at Haydock since and remains in form.
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3rd

5

(3)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Four Adaay

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Took advantage of a good opportunity over C&D last month but came up short off higher marks twice since; conditions will be fine but others are more appealing.

11/2

6

(11)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:43 Bath

Four Adaay

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Beat a next-time-out winner when scoring at Ffos Las last month and probably didn't have an ideal track position when fourth at Sandown (also 5f, soft) on Friday; respected if she makes a quick reappearance here.

5/1

12

(9)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:35 Sandown

Four Adaay

8st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 4lb higher mark; first success since when beating four rivals at Ffos Las two weeks ago (5f, soft); this is deeper but a 2lb rise is manageable; more appealing than most.

5/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0-7242 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Probably acts on any ground; 3-9 at Chepstow; close second over 6f here last month, running right up to his best despite a tardy start; effective at 5f and has clear possibilities granted a cleaner break.
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3rd

7

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Some Nightmare

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John O’Shea

In good form this year without managing to put his head in front; eligible for weaker races than this though and could prove vulnerable.

7/1

3rd

4

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:05 Chepstow

Some Nightmare

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Six of his eight wins have been at this track, the last three over today's distance; must come into calculations.

9/4

9/2

Form: 672211 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Had very little to spare at Newbury (good) and Yarmouth (good to firm) the last twice, both times under Owen Lewis; this 7lb higher mark, including penalty, may thwart the hat-trick.
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2nd

4

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Level Up

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Multiple winner in previous seasons; 0-11 this year but is proving consistent, close second returned to AW most recently; remains 1lb below last winning mark; in the mix.

9/2

2nd

3

(1)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:03 Wolverhampton (AW)

Level Up

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

The winner of 12 of his 92 starts, the latest success coming at Chelmsford in October off 1lb higher; several good runs to his name this time around and Billy Loughnane replaces a 7lb claimer today; one to take seriously.

2/1

2nd

1

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:42 Ffos Las

Level Up

10st 0lb

J: Alexandra McDonnell

T: David Evans

Losing run up to 13 and he finished over 4l behind Sonic Si when fifth of seven at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) on Monday; 1-1 here but he needs to do better than that latest effort.

9/2

Form: 256331 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Scored in first-time cheekpieces at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago, albeit from the plum draw given the way that card unfolded; sold out of Richard Fahey's yard for 13,500gns since; perhaps got lucky last time but may have more to offer in the headgear and has won over 5f.
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8th

3

(3)

10th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Gannon Glory

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Adam West

always behind, detached over 2f out

33/1

12th

7

(4)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

12:00 Lingfield (AW)

Gannon Glory

9st 10lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Adam West

All three wins at sprint trips; more modest efforts than good ones since a 6f claiming success at Wolverhampton in August and didn't shine over 7f and 1m for new yard in November.

66/1

12th

14

(11)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Gannon Glory

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Adam West

Has done his winning at sprint distances; inconsistent, including over 7f, since last success and has something to prove at this new trip on second run for new yard.

25/1

Form: 125121 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In-form filly who gamely made all at Bath (5f, firm) most recently, making it three wins from her last six races; has won on good to soft; respectable record at Chepstow includes four successes; strong claims.
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4th

3

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Multiple course winner, the latest last September (6f, soft) off a 1lb lower mark; she has run some solid races in defeat this year but consistency has been an issue and others appeal more in today's field.

6/1

4th

6

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:37 Salisbury

Connies Rose

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Seven-time winner at Chepstow and finished a solid second, splitting subsequent winners, there last time; has form over this C&D and warrants respect up just 1lb.

9/4

2nd

2

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

Seven-time course winner (4-12 over this trip); has been running over 7f of late but should be all right with the return to 5f and is back at the right sort of level off her last winning mark; enters calculations.

7/1

Form: 09-536 CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Firm ground looked an excuse when last seen; close third at Windsor (5f, soft) earlier in May, showing he retains ability aged ten; has poor strike-rate in recent years, however.
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3rd

9

(5)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wiley Post

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

AW win came on Polytrack; rarely runs on Tapeta and the return to this track (5f) and the drop to this level was no help this month.

10/1

11

(10)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wiley Post

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who hasn't been firing on all cylinders for a few months now; consequence of that is he's eligible for this grade and he's one to note for market confidence with Rossa Ryan taking over today.

8/1

8th

6

10th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Wiley Post

9st 5lb

T: Tony Carroll

in rear throughout

12/1

20/1

Form: 319/87 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won four times in 2021, including twice over C&D; missed last season and has struggled in two runs since returning to action; needs to show he retains ability but is well treated granted a revival.
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7

(6)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flip Mode

9st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: John O’Shea

Four turf wins in 2021 and thrown in on that form; missed last season though and he hasn't got going in six runs since his return in June; goes without his usual tongue-tie; can't be recommended at present.

16/1

9th

9

(8)

23rd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flip Mode

9st 5lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: John O’Shea

held up in rear

20/1

11th

3

(9)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

18:30 Windsor

Flip Mode

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John O’Shea

dwelt start, in rear

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £35.80
Straight Forecast £23.73
Tricast £102.01
Trifecta £156.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Gannon Glory

SPOTLIGHT:

Penguin Island

TOPSPEED:

Connie's Rose

WEST COUNTRY:

Some Nightmare

POSTDATA:

Penguin Island

LAMBOURN:

Penguin Island

The Sun:

Penguin Island

The Star:

Penguin Island

The Times:

Connie's Rose

Telegraph:

Gannon Glory

The Guardian:

Gannon Glory

Daily Mail:

Gannon Glory

Daily Mirror:

Gannon Glory

Daily Record:

Gannon Glory

D Express:

Some Nightmare