August 28 / 14.15 Chepstow

14.15

Good

Local Hero Noah Herniman Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 5f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Local Hero Noah Herniman Nursery Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 3903

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
The return to soft ground and application of a tongue-tie appeared to help when he made a positive nursery debut at Doncaster (6f) latest, where he raced freely and kept on for third; drops 1lb and back in trip; likely to be involved.
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6th

2

(2)

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:02 Bath

Goodeveningmrbond

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

in touch with leaders

5/2

3rd

1

(1)

7th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Haydock

Goodeveningmrbond

10st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Jack Jones

Improved form in the tongue-tie the last twice, finishing third at Doncaster (6f, soft) on nursery debut then winning at Chepstow (5f, good to soft); major player under penalty if the better ground isn't an issue.

15/8

1st

1

(6)

28th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

14:15 Chepstow

Goodeveningmrbond

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jack Jones

The return to soft ground and application of a tongue-tie appeared to help when he made a positive nursery debut at Doncaster (6f) latest, where he raced freely and kept on for third; drops 1lb and back in trip; likely to be involved.

4/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 058332 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has shown more since moving into nurseries and produced his best so far when 1l second at Beverley (5f, good to firm; first-time visor) latest, when not having much luck in running; up 2lb and looks a big player.
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7th

12

(10)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Charlie Mason

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

Usually a reliable sort whose five wins have all been over 6f; beaten a head over 5f at Wolverhampton in March and a shade disappointing back on turf subsequently but should give a better performance here.

7/1

10

(8)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Charlie Mason

8st 12lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

All five wins have been this trip but he had a near-miss over 5f at Wolverhampton in March; only 1lb higher today but he was a disappointing favourite back on turf at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) last time; has a bit to prove again after that and this is a step back up in grade.

7/1

7th

7

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Charlie Mason

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins in 2025, the latest at this track (6f, good) in September when 3lb lower; several good runs in defeat since and he is a leading contender with this likely to be run to suit.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 846448

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in a C&D maiden (good to soft) in May, in a first-time visor; hasn't been able to go on from there, including when well held on his nursery debut at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) latest; more needed.
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8th

4

(6)

3rd Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Kempton (AW)

Surface To Air

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Evans

0-12 but has a small race in him and he ran creditably when third at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (behind Si Si La Bonne); each-way shout again.

8/1

3rd

5

(6)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surface To Air

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Evans

in touch with leaders

10/1

5th

12

(6)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surface To Air

9st 4lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: David Evans

Ten-race maiden; now 6lb lower than when placed over 5f on turf during the summer but his two AW runs at Chelmsford this autumn were very disappointing; today's headgear switch needs to give him a good boost.

33/1

14/1

Form: 840643

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor form in all six starts and well beaten when making the frame latest; much more needed.
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6

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Birkie Boy

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Celine De La Haye

Five wins in Jersey for current stable and he's returned to the mainland with two creditable efforts at Brighton (1m/7f) this month; 1lb lower on this return to AW and he has each-way claims.

7/2

6

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Birkie Boy

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Celine De La Haye

Five wins in Jersey for current stable and he's returned to the mainland with two creditable efforts at Brighton (1m/7f) this month; 1lb lower on this return to AW and he has each-way claims.

7/2

12

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Birkie Boy

8st 11lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Celine De La Haye

Five wins in Jersey for current stable; respectable fourth at Brighton (1m) last week back on the mainland; likely needs to improve on that effort, however.

20/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 5456

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Returned from a short break and was a market drifter when under 3l sixth on his nursery debut at Musselburgh (5f, good) last month; drops 2lb and hood goes on; also gelded since last start and may be capable of being more competitive.
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8th

7

(3)

27th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Torvar

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Made it two wins in a row when scoring over C&D in February, and he's 2lb below that last winning mark; however, he hasn't been at the top of his game more recently and he needs to get back to his best.

7/1

7th

5

(3)

28th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Torvar

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Had a purple patch over the winter, winning three 5f handicaps; found life tougher off his revised mark though and well held in third on his return to Class 5 company at Southwell four weeks ago; effective over C&D but others bring greater potential.

9/1

7th

5

(3)

28th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Torvar

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Had a purple patch over the winter, winning three 5f handicaps; found life tougher off his revised mark though and well held in third on his return to Class 5 company at Southwell four weeks ago; effective over C&D but others bring greater potential.

9/1

Form: 564

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise on the second of her three starts, at Windsor (6f, good) last month; unable to back that up back there on soft latest; initial mark on the stiff side but no surprise if she shows some improvement now entering nurseries.
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8th

6

(10)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Cypriot Diaspora

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Rod Millman

A dual winner over the extended 7f at Ffos Las (good/soft) last August; made an encouraging return when fifth over 7f at Kempton in March but well held back on turf at Leicester 12 days ago.

14/1

9th

3

(1)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Cypriot Diaspora

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

A dual 7f winner last August and she made an encouraging return when fifth in 7f Kempton handicap in March; this course winner needs considering.

16/1

5th

4

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Cypriot Diaspora

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Dual Ffos Las winner over this trip last August who resumes on a workable mark having lost her way latterly; nothing to suggest she's best caught fresh and she'll need to improve on previous AW efforts.

7/1

10/1

Form: 743344

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Respectable effort here (6f, good to soft) last month, after which she was placed in a Bath maiden (5.5f, good); below par back there on her penultimate start and didn't look the easiest of rides at Newbury on her recent nursery debut (6f, good to soft); drops 1lb; more needed now in cheekpieces.
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5th

4

(6)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

15:53 Bath

Moes Legacy

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ronald Harris

Triple course winner who scored at Wolverhampton in March and she's gone close back at this track (5f/5,6f, firm) in last two runs; only 1lb higher than for her runner-up effort three weeks ago and she should make another bold bid.

15/8

2nd

1

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:10 Bath

Moes Legacy

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ronald Harris

Triple C&D winner (good to firm/firm) who won on her reappearance at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) last month; bounced back from a lesser effort with a good run here over 5f on Monday; leading contender.

5/2

4th

2

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Moes Legacy

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ronald Harris

Has plenty of Bath form but mostly over the extended 5f, including three wins; below par returned to this venue last time after two sound AW performances at Wolverhampton.

9/2

14/1

Form: 007

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Triple figure odds on all three starts but showed some promise for the first time in a fillies' novice event at Windsor (6f, good to firm) recently; initial mark will demand more improvement but with the trainer's runners in good form that is not ruled out; market check suggested.
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6th

5

(4)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Ritzy

8st 13lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Sylvester Kirk

Exposed maiden who's still to finish placed for a yard enduring a quiet year; having a 7lb claimer up and first-time cheekpieces fitted may help but others are stronger.

8/1

5th

11

(3)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Ritzy

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sylvester Kirk

Unplaced in all six starts; has hinted at better but such progress is a requirement if she's to shake up the principals.

16/1

5th

3

(6)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ritzy

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sylvester Kirk

Big prices for all five starts and she hasn't really progressed for the switch to nurseries the last twice; dropping down the weights but others look safer.

14/1

20/1

Form: 609

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Improved from a moderate debut on both subsequent starts (all 6f on a sound surface); initial mark looks stiff based strictly on form and she will need improvement to break her duck on this nursery debut.
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8th

5

(1)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Bath

Proficient

9st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Sylvester Kirk

midfield

25/1

4th

2

(5)

3rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:35 Brighton

Proficient

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Sylvester Kirk

33-1 and no improvement for the switch to nurseries at Chepstow on Monday; runs off the same mark today and needs the step back up in trip and addition of a tongue-tie to give her a lift.

14/1

9th

9

(8)

28th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

14:15 Chepstow

Proficient

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Sylvester Kirk

Improved from a moderate debut on both subsequent starts (all 6f on a sound surface); initial mark looks stiff based strictly on form and she will need improvement to break her duck on this nursery debut.

20/1

Non-runners

Zola Power

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.30
Straight Forecast £16.90
Tricast £115.91
Trifecta £171.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Charlie Mason

POSTDATA:

Goodeveningmrbond

WEST COUNTRY:

Cypriot Diaspora

The Star:

Torvar

RP RATINGS:

Charlie Mason

The Guardian:

Charlie Mason

Daily Mail:

Charlie Mason

D Express:

Charlie Mason

Daily Mirror:

Charlie Mason

The Sun:

Charlie Mason

Daily Record:

Charlie Mason

NEWMARKET:

Goodeveningmrbond

The Times:

Goodeveningmrbond

Telegraph:

Goodeveningmrbond