July 28 / 18.15 Chepstow

18.15

Good To Soft

Go Racing With Vickers.Bet Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 0f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 595454 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Just 2-44 but has been performing with credit lately, as when beaten less than 2l into fourth of eight in a handicap at Windsor (1m, good to firm) this month; drops to this level for the first time and has a good chance at the weights; respected.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(9)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Starry Eyes

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brett Johnson

Came from off the pace to win a 1m 0-50 classified event at Chepstow in July; another good run when fourth of ten at Chelmsford three weeks ago (1m) but her record over 1m2f+ is currently 0-7 with no placings.

5/1

4th

2

(4)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Starry Eyes

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Brett Johnson

Ended a long losing run at Chepstow (1m) in July and not disgraced when fifth of 12 in 1m Windsor handicap 31 days ago; shortlisted.

4/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 8-6605 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
2-34 but could be given a strong chance at this level on his best form; it's been a while since he showed it, though, including in three starts on the AW (all in a tongue-tie) since returning in April and well held at Lingfield on Wednesday; probably best watched for now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

6

(10)

13th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Doonbeg Farmer

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Gary Brown

slowly into stride, took keen hold, held up in rear

16/1

6th

7

(2)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Doonbeg Farmer

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Gary Brown

Dual AW winner who made it 0-14 on the grass when only ninth here last month; does have deep-ground form so soft conditions weren't necessarily to blame; has had wind surgery.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 694804

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all ten starts but ran with credit when fourth of 14 in a similar event at Bath (1m, good) on Wednesday, seeing the trip out better than he had previously; each-way claims if repeating that effort.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(9)

21st Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:25 Brighton

Stamford Blue

9st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

took keen hold, midfield, ridden and no impression from over 2f out

8/1

3rd

11

(1)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Chepstow

Stamford Blue

9st 1lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Unplaced all ten starts but ran with credit when fourth of 14 in a similar event at Bath (1m, good) on Wednesday, seeing the trip out better than he had previously; each-way claims if repeating that effort.

8/1

4th

13

(13)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Bath

Stamford Blue

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Modest and inconsistent 3yo maiden; down the field in handicaps the last twice, 50-1 shot both times; hopes of a bigger performance are pinned on the drop to 0-50 classified level.

14/1

6/1

Form: 0-8907

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Got much closer than previously when 5l behind the winner at Bellewstown (1m, yielding; first-time blinkers) this month, but still only seventh of 15; this is a drop in grade, though, and any market confidence would be interesting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

10

(7)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Chepstow

Kirikiriroa

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: J P Murtagh

Got much closer than previously when 5l behind the winner at Bellewstown (1m, yielding; first-time blinkers) this month, but still only seventh of 15; this is a drop in grade, though, and any market confidence would be interesting.

6/1

7th

16

(12)

6th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 198y

16:55 Bellewstown

Kirikiriroa

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J P Murtagh

First reserve; opening two handicap runs have been poor; blinkers now replace visor but hard to make a case for.

Form: 659454 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Losing run up to 17, but beaten under 3l in his last three starts on the AW and drops to this level for the first time; suited by soft ground on turf and could go well if conditions are suitable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(11)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Latent Heat

9st 0lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner but his last success was 19 months ago and he's been well held at Chepstow (1m/7f) in last two starts; cheekpieces are removed after one use and he needs to raise his game back on AW; one of three runnners for the yard.

12/1

13th

10

(11)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:25 Chepstow

Latent Heat

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

upset in stalls, prominent

20/1

Form: 60-800

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Showed a little promise in his first two starts last November but has not built on it and poor in three handicaps since returning in May, including when stepped up to this trip at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago; hard to recommend despite the drop in class.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

22nd Jan 2024

Frozen

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:05 Warwick

Ceilidh King

11st 0lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jack Jones

Disappointing maiden on the Flat, including two runs for current stable, and the change of code will need to have a dramatic effect.

100/1

11th

11

(3)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Ceilidh King

8st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Didn't progress for Hughie Morrison; nibbled in the betting for his stable debut at Chelmsford four weeks ago but still ran to just a modest level; hood and tongue-tie tried together for the first time (both have been worn independently).

10/1

21

10th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ceilidh King

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

25/1

Form: 766694

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Beaten only just over 2l into fourth of 12 in a handicap here (7f, good) eight days ago but that took his record to 0-45; look elsewhere.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(2)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Gonzaga

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

Unlucky second in 7f handicap at Lingfield 12 days ago (might well have won with a clearer run); however, by no means guaranteed to suddenly go one better, with record now 0-53.

6/1

2nd

14

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Lingfield

Gonzaga

8st 4lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: James Bennett

Longstanding maiden who came in last of seven in 7f Chepstow handicap nine days ago; he's very hard to make a case for.

33/1

7th

9

(2)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:00 Chepstow

Gonzaga

8st 11lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

slowly away, soon recovered and prominent on far side of group

10/1

Form: 024020

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-13 and well beaten in a handicap at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) last time, but had previously gone down by just a neck to a dual subsequent winner in a similar contest to this here (7f, good to firm); claims if reproducing that form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

4th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

12:58 Ludlow

Ballet Blanc

10st 5lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Richard Price

Modest 20-race maiden on the Flat and she's been pulled up at massive prices in her two previous hurdle runs.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 75-706

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in all five starts; not beaten that far when sixth of 11 (Ballet Blanc second) on turf debut in a similar contest here (7f, good to firm) last month but still hard to fancy.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(11)

16th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Apache Portia

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robyn Brisland

Little in the way of solid form after six attempts; this is weak but still not easy to make a case for.

40/1

9th

1

(10)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Chepstow

Apache Portia

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Robyn Brisland

Out of the frame in all five starts; not beaten that far when sixth of 11 (Ballet Blanc second) on turf debut in a similar contest here (7f, good to firm) last month but still hard to fancy.

33/1

6th

1

(1)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Apache Portia

9st 12lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Robyn Brisland

took keen hold, midfield

50/1

16/1

Form: -00000

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Won twice in the US in his younger days but out of the frame in all eight starts for this yard; this level will be a new experience for him and blinkers are given a go, but of interest only if popular in the market.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(4)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:12 Ffos Las

Merlins Muse

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tom McGuinness

Won twice in the US in her younger days but well down the field so far for current yard; has been all over the shop trip-wise and now goes in cheekpieces.

25/1

10th

6

(11)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Chepstow

Merlins Muse

9st 9lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Tom McGuinness

Won twice in the US in his younger days but out of the frame in all eight starts for this yard; this level will be a new experience for him and blinkers are given a go, but of interest only if popular in the market.

16/1

10th

17

(5)

12th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:20 Fairyhouse

Merlins Muse

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Tom McGuinness

Dual US winner missed nearly two years and really struggling for form since; 5lb wrong.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £62.00
Straight Forecast £51.89
Trifecta £411.70

Selections

The Guardian:

Send In The Clouds

SPOTLIGHT:

Starry Eyes

POSTDATA:

Stamford Blue

Daily Mail:

Latent Heat

The Star:

Ballet Blanc

Telegraph:

Gonzaga

The Times:

Stamford Blue

D Express:

Send In The Clouds

Daily Record:

Send In The Clouds

The Sun:

Latent Heat

RP RATINGS:

Starry Eyes

Daily Mirror:

Starry Eyes