June 08 / 19.00 Chepstow

19.00

Good To Firm

Vickers.Bet Handicap

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 7f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Vickers.Bet Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.80
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 58-716

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Not much in it as to whether he's better at 7f or 1m but he gained a useful win over the latter trip at Bath (soft) in May and, although held at bay at Newmarket since, his 7f form on good ground as a 3yo entitles him to respect; thereabouts.
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2nd

17

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Signcastle City

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Drew a blank last year but came down the weights, won over 7f on AW in February and competitive over 1m in two recent outings; case can be made but others have a bit less to prove in this big-field scenario.

16/1

3rd

8

(10)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Signcastle City

9st 3lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Was back off the same mark as for his Chelmsford success (7f, Polytrack) in February when second of six at Bath (1m, firm) 13 days ago; back up 2lb but he can't be left out of calculations.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

Signcastle City

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Not at the top of his game on AW on his last three starts but he won off today's mark at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in February and his sole run here yielded a C&D win in May 2024; versatile ground-wise; not written off.

7/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0621-2 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ran up to his best form when runner-up at Brighton (7f, good) on recent debut for new yard and his good record here, having won two of his three C&D starts (the defeat was on soft), means his claims are a lot more obvious than most.
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3

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Of War

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Blew the start over C&D last week but he had been in good order prior to that, winning twice at Brighton this autumn; can bounce back quickly.

10/1

3

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Of War

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Blew the start over C&D last week but he had been in good order prior to that, winning twice at Brighton this autumn; can bounce back quickly.

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 7-6423 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 7f handicap at Sandown last June and has run two good races in defeat back at this trip for new yard, coming from way back into second at Newmarket (good to firm) and again keeping on well when third of seven at Leicester (soft) on Tuesday; can be competitive again.
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9th

8

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Hat Toss

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Owen

Has claims on a narrow C&D win in November and a close second at Lingfield in December, but he finished behind several of these when only eighth of 11 at Wolverhampton (100-30 favourite) on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back.

10/1

9th

8

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Hat Toss

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Owen

Has claims on a narrow C&D win in November and a close second at Lingfield in December, but he finished behind several of these when only eighth of 11 at Wolverhampton (100-30 favourite) on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back.

10/1

8/1

Form: 38-749 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Below best this year but went without his regular tongue-tie on first two starts and he didn't get the best of runs at Goodwood recently; has fallen to a handy mark, 10lb lower than when beaten under 3l in a better C&D handicap (good to soft; has won on good to firm) last August; can go well for yard that's won two of the last three runnings.
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2nd

1

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Able Kane

9st 11lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Rod Millman

Has come a stone down the weights this year and been expensive to follow lately; this is easier than he's used to, on his Tapeta debut, as the tongue-tie comes off and blinkers go back on, and a revival wouldn't be a shock.

4/1

8th

6

(15)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newbury

Able Kane

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Rod Millman

Without a win since Newmarket last June when 10lb higher in the ratings; had some off-days in the meantime and stopped quickly at Ascot a month ago.

9/1

12th

2

(17)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:17 Ascot

Able Kane

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Eight wins, the latest at Newmarket last summer (7f, good to soft) coming off 8lb higher; had some off-days in the meantime but last two efforts on ground that would have been on the fast side weren't too shoddy.

5/1

Form: 578-60 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Capable of smart handicap form at 1m and 7f in his prime but he had a slow 2023 season by his standards and well held in both starts this year; down again in weights but hard to support on first course run.
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5

(13)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Lyndon B

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Ended a losing run at Windsor in June but only five ran there and he has finished down the field in three runs since; looks vulnerable once again.

33/1

4

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

16:34 Windsor

Lyndon B

10st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Only beat four rivals for his 1m win here in June and was pretty much last in his two races on either side of that; again beat just the one home here 16 days ago.

14/1

6th

2

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:15 Windsor

Lyndon B

9st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Snapped a losing run when beating four rivals over C&D (good to firm) in June but he's not easy predict and was last of 13 at Chepstow two weeks ago; needs to bounce back again after that and he comes with risks attached.

8/1

Form: 386-49 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Consecutive 7f wins at Yarmouth (good to firm) and Newbury (good) last June; has become well handicapped again but he was slightly off beam at Newmarket recently, following an encouraging reappearance, and the fitting of cheekpieces is the response.
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8th

1

(10)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:45 Yarmouth

Flying Secret

10st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

in rear

5/1

1st

5

(6)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Flying Secret

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Dual 7f winner (once over C&D) in spring 2023; not firing on all cylinders this year but was denied a clear run before keeping on for fourth at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last month and now reverts to optimum trip after a failed 1m attempt on Tapeta; on a tempting mark.

10/1

7th

3

(11)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:58 Southwell (AW)

Flying Secret

9st 8lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won two 7f handicaps last June; would have finished closer at Chepstow two weeks ago but for running into some trouble; stamina for a mile has to be taken on trust though.

7/1

6/1

Form: 635395

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has yet to win on grass and his turf mark has risen in tandem with his AW one following two wins before Christmas; needs it to come back down again judged on his recent Haydock run over 7f.
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10th

10

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Eagle Day

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

His 8.6f win at Wolverhampton came out of the blue and he then disappointed at Nottingham; seems far more effective on the AW; tries an eyeshield.

14/1

8th

9

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

18:15 Nottingham

Eagle Day

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Evans

Back to form a little out of the blue when awarded a handicap over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; retains plenty of handicapping scope on peak form but has done the majority of his winning on AW.

6/1

1st

4

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Patchy record since winning a 9.4f handicap here in December 2024; however, that was when ridden by Rossa Ryan (form figures of 11312 when he has been aboard) and he is now 13lb lower; needs a revival but a return to positive tactics from stall 1 would seem likely and he is an interesting contender.

11/2

Form: 177-46 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Soft and good to soft ground has been slower than ideal this year and he's now 1lb lower than the second of two wins in 2023, over 1m (good to firm) and 7f (good); can put up a better show this time.
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10th

6

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Youarenotforgiven

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Carroll

Resurgent 8yo who has rattled off a hat-trick on AW this spring including a clearcut win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; this is tougher off 9lb higher but he remains feasibly treated on his old form and is a five-time winner on turf; key player.

13/2

1st

3

(2)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Youarenotforgiven

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Returned to form when landing a C&D handicap last month and followed up under a 4lb penalty at Lingield (1m) a week later; another 4lb higher here but he can't be dismissed in his bid for the hat-trick.

2/1

1st

2

(6)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Youarenotforgiven

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Took advantage of a drop in the weights when winning at Wolverhampton last week (8.6f; ridden by Billy Loughnane); 4lb penalty to shoulder but he won off a higher mark as recently as October; one of two solid contenders for Tony Carroll.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 277195

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins at 6f and 1m, as against one win from 13 starts on turf, which was gained on his debut; seemed to find Carlisle's stiff test at 1m just beyond him 19 days ago but this test is likely to suit better; shouldn't be far away.
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7th

12

(9)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

8st 10lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Ross Burdon

Seven wins on the AW; consistent in the main and ran okay over the 8.6f here ten days ago, leaving the impression that this longer trip is worth another go.

14/1

4th

3

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Seven times an AW winner, twice over C&D; back to his last winning mark and Jack Mitchell takes over from a 7lb claimer; one to take seriously.

4/1

8th

8

(1)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 7lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Ross Burdon

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a solid fifth of 12 in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up once more.

5/1

Form: 523-07 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Three wins at 5f and 7f; will be happier back at this trip after abortive attempts at 1m for new yard and although he was beaten before the trip became an issue at Bath last time the soft ground wouldn't have helped; turnaround on the cards.
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4

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Secret Strength

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Shaun Lycett

Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims.

7/2

4

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Secret Strength

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Shaun Lycett

Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims.

7/2

4th

5

(5)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Secret Strength

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

9/2

16/1

Form: 1P-897

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two 1m wins (good to firm and AW) for Sir Michael Stoute but was pulled up on final start for him last May and he hasn't found his level for new yard this year, over 1m and 6f; returns to 7f for the first time since his debut, in a first-time hood, with something to prove.
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9th

6

(10)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Assessment

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Struggled for Archie Watson this year, his one placed effort coming when second in a Beverley seller in July (8.5f, good to firm); last of ten back in a handicap in August; too much to prove.

16/1

10th

5

(8)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:00 Beverley

Assessment

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Archie Watson

Looked useful when winning 1m AW handicap for Sir Michael Stoute in spring 2023 but has largely been disappointing for new stable this year; went close in C&D seller (good to firm) last month but almost certainly needs to better that performance in this handicap.

13/2

2nd

3

(2)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

18:35 Beverley

Assessment

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Archie Watson

soon led

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £60.80
Straight Forecast £57.38
Tricast £153.57
Trifecta £239.90

Selections

TOPSPEED:

King Of War

SPOTLIGHT:

Able Kane

Telegraph:

Hat Toss

D Express:

Eagle Day

Daily Mirror:

Signcastle City

The Guardian:

Flying Secret

The Star:

Lyndon B

The Sun:

Hat Toss

NEWMARKET:

King Of War

The Times:

King Of War

Daily Mail:

King Of War

Daily Record:

King Of War

RP RATINGS:

Able Kane

POSTDATA:

Able Kane

WEST COUNTRY:

Able Kane