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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4th

2

(1)

27th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:24 Ffos Las

Some Nightmare

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Exposed 9yo but in a consistent run of form and bang there on good to soft and good in his last two races; go back far enough and he has competitive form on soft.

5/2

3rd

7

(4)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:20 Bath

Some Nightmare

8st 12lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: John O’Shea

Veteran who arrives in good form, most recently finishing second of seven at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago; each-way shout off the same mark.

4/1

2nd

7

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Some Nightmare

8st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

1lb out of the weights, but still 6lb lower than when gaining his sixth course success in this race last year; 0-19 since, but placed nine times and has winning form on soft ground; may be worth chancing.

5/1

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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8

(8)

19th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:47 Bath

Level Up

9st 2lb

J: Amy Tucker

T: David Evans

Dual 5f winner at Chepstow this season; managed only sixth of nine behind Moe's Legacy here (5.7f good to firm) last month, though, and might still be a shade too high in the weights.

9/1

6th

5

(9)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:37 Bath

Level Up

9st 9lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: David Evans

Drawn wide at Chester last time and had previously won narrowly at Chepstow (5f, good to soft), maintaining his good season; perhaps high in the weights now, though.

15/2

8th

12

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Level Up

8st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Gained second win of the season at Chepstow last time (5f, good to soft) but now 4lb higher and has no easy task from stall 10.

12/1

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

4

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:09 Ffos Las

Connies Rose

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Grace Harris

Best known as a Chepstow regular; yet to win this season but she's largely consistent and handles any ground; can make her presence felt under Oisin Murphy.

9/2

3rd

5

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Acts on any ground and mainly consistent, again running with credit when third of eight here (7f, good to soft) on Saturday; has only managed to win one of her last 32 starts, though, and may prefer further than this now.

4/1

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