August 08 / 18.00 Chepstow

18.00

Good To Firm

Racing League 16 Handicap (For horses in the care of trainers registered to Racing League)

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 0m 7f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Racing League 16 Handicap (For horses in the care of trainers registered to Racing League)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 3-3371 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at the seventh attempt when dropped back in trip at Sandown (7f, good) a fortnight ago; this 3yo could have more to offer at today's distance and can give another good account up just 3lb.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(8)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:00 Chepstow

Von Baer

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Brian Meehan

Got off the mark at the seventh attempt when dropped back in trip at Sandown (7f, good) a fortnight ago; this 3yo could have more to offer at today's distance and can give another good account up just 3lb.

13/2

1st

1

(8)

26th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Sandown

Von Baer

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Brian Meehan

Six-race maiden; progressive form last term but has moved in the opposite direction this season and latest start (1m2f here; soft ground no excuse) was easily his worst, having been gelded; plenty to prove, even though there's also a fair bit to suggest this drop back in trip will help.

7/1

7th

4

(2)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:12 Sandown

Von Baer

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

Five-race maiden; progressive run of form came to an abrupt end at Haydock (1m, soft) ten weeks ago; now moves up further in trip, having been gelded; something to prove.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 611493 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row in the spring (6f/7f, AW/good) and back on song when third of 13 at Newmarket (7f, good) last time; might not be far away.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(4)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Leicester

Brunel Nation

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Winless since 2024 and he beat only two home in a 7f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 435-12

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Made stable/handicap debut at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago after an absence and won comfortably; 2l second of five under penalty at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) four days later but she may be able to settle better in this bigger field and this unexposed 3yo retains potential.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(4)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Etoile DAlexandre

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Looked one to follow when an impressive winner of a fillies' handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) on her stable debut in July; beaten over 7f on her next two starts and then never featured dropped to 5f at Windsor seven weeks ago; not discounted back at this trip.

8/1

10th

10

(4)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Etoile DAlexandre

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

slowly away, took keen hold, towards rear

6/1

3rd

8

(11)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:00 Chepstow

Etoile DAlexandre

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Made stable/handicap debut at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago after an absence and won comfortably; 2l second of five under penalty at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) four days later but she may be able to settle better in this bigger field and this unexposed 3yo retains potential.

6/1

12/1

Form: 935442 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Ayr last year and she was a close second there (7f, good) ten days ago; up in grade today but holds each-way possibilities.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:39 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

10st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick under Lauren Young up in trip this May, culminating with C&D success (good; made all) off 4lb lower five weeks ago; the Cumberland Plate proved a bridge too far here ten days ago but this is easier.

5/4

9th

11

(12)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Seemingly exposed gelding who has suddenly got on a roll since going back up in trip, scoring on good ground at Hamilton (1m3f), Musselburgh (12.5f) and over C&D last month; has to defy a further 4lb rise in a better race from the widest stall but he can't be ignored attempting a four-timer.

13/2

1st

3

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

9st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Hamilton (1m3f, good) on May 3 and again had plenty in hand when following up at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) last week, when switched to front-running tactics; this thriving 8yo has strong claims under 4lb penalty.

6/5

8/1

Form: 227447 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who has shown promise and is dropping down the weights; however, he didn't settle and was well beaten at Sandown a fortnight ago (1m, good; previous turf runs on soft ground); something to prove after that.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(9)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Patrick Morris

C&D winner off 8lb higher in December; chased home Split Elevens here last month but not quite so good back here four weeks ago; apprentice takes off a useful 5lb; each-way shout.

10/1

6th

7

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Three AW wins, the latest over C&D in December; went through a quiet spell since his most recent 7f run here (in January) but fared better back over C&D in May when going close off a reduced mark; bang there.

7/1

2nd

6

(6)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 5lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Not at his best of late, but has dropped 8lb lower than when successful over C&D in January; needs a resurgence, but is too well handicapped to ignore.

20/1

8/1

Form: -35039 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Below par when mid-division behind Craven at York a fortnight ago but he's run some promising races for his new yard this season, including over 7f and on fast ground, and he's not ruled out.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Ayr

Leadenhall

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

In-form 6yo who scored at Nottingham in May/June and ran well when favourite for the Carlisle Bell most recently; revised mark has kicked in but he defied it last summer; solid chance.

8/1

2nd

13

(13)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Leadenhall

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Creditable sixth of 16 at York (1m1f, good) before winning at Nottingham (8.5f, good) under Jake Dickson four days ago, making it two wins from his last three starts; escapes a penalty for that success and can't be dismissed.

8/1

1st

4

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

18:35 Nottingham

Leadenhall

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Recorded his fourth win when scoring over C&D (good) last month and he backed that up with a creditable sixth in a big field at York (1m1f, good); remains feasibly treated on his best form and he's in the mix back at this track.

13/2

7th
9 (5)
Lahab

12/1

Form: 053777 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Headstrong 4yo who has run some fair races this year and has dropped to another career-low mark; didn't run badly when seventh of 12 at Chester on recent stable debut but needs to raise his game this evening.
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Verdict Starting price

8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lahab

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Wigham

reared start and slowly away, took keen hold, in rear, pulled up over 3f out

9/2

8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lahab

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Wigham

reared start and lost many lengths start, always behind

9/2

11/2

Form: 824211 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Her Chepstow form figures now read 1211 following two C&D wins last month (good to soft/good to firm); hit with 10lb rise for last time but had nearly 5l to spare and this improving filly is firmly in calculations.
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Verdict Starting price

8

(10)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Believe You Me

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Heather Main

Consistent spell over 7f featured an Epsom win in July; well held on penultimate start, though, and never got into it over 1m at Brighton on latest (patchy record over 1m); good chance if back to her peak.

8/1

8

(10)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Believe You Me

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Heather Main

Consistent spell over 7f featured an Epsom win in July; well held on penultimate start, though, and never got into it over 1m at Brighton on latest (patchy record over 1m); good chance if back to her peak.

8/1

3

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Believe You Me

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Consistent spell featured an Epsom win in July; well held in competitive Class 4 last time but this looks an easier task.

14/1

Form: -79274 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who went very close at Kempton (1m, AW) in June and is 1lb lower here; ran pretty well when fourth of seven at Leicester (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago but needs to build on that effort today.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(4)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Get The Music On

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Clive Cox

All three AW starts have come on the Kempton Polytrack, winning a 7f novice last November and going very close in two 1m handicaps this year, the latest when beaten a short head and a nose into third of 12 last month; only 1lb higher and major player if as effective on Tapeta.

6/1

3rd

9

(4)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Get The Music On

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

Two course runs have yielded a novice win (7f) and a close second in a fillies' handicap (1m) in June; less good on turf since but she's feasibly weighted if the return to this track perks her up.

8/1

9th

7

(6)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:00 Chepstow

Get The Music On

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Clive Cox

Lightly raced 3yo who went very close at Kempton (1m, AW) in June and is 1lb lower here; ran pretty well when fourth of seven at Leicester (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago but needs to build on that effort today.

12/1

OUR TIP
10th
1 (10)
Craven

9/1

Form: 8-9301 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent this year but he won in a big field at York (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and a 3lb rise may not be enough to stop him if he can reproduce that latest form.
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21th

16

(17)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Craven

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Two best runs last season were over this C&D, finishing third to Riot in May before winning over C&D in July; mainly modest efforts since; lacks a recent run.

33/1

21th

16

(17)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Craven

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Two best runs last season were over this C&D, finishing third to Riot in May before winning over C&D in July; mainly modest efforts since; lacks a recent run.

33/1

10th

8

(10)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:55 York

Craven

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Dual fast-ground winner, including over this C&D in July; however, nowhere near that level since and easy enough to take on once again.

33/1

15/2

Form: -88728 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Went close at Newbury (1m, good) last month on second handicap start; rather underwhelming at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) six days later but perhaps that run came too soon; this 3yo remains of interest.
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5

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:33 Worcester

Brindley

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

Overall record of 0-16 but he's fairly useful on the Flat and has shown some promise over hurdles, including when second at Southwell (2m, good) two weeks ago; this is a deeper race but he's been dropped another 2lb and is not ruled out.

11/4

2nd

4

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell

Brindley

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

Useful on the Flat but beaten 26l and 16l in two handicaps over hurdles, the latest on good ground here; has to step up but that's realistic.

4/1

3rd

3

12th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

Brindley

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

prominent

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.10
Straight Forecast £29.28
Tricast £132.88
Trifecta £154.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Etoile d'Alexandre

SPOTLIGHT:

Believe You Me

POSTDATA:

Lahab

D Express:

Get The Music On

Telegraph:

Brunel Nation

TOPSPEED:

Leadenhall

Daily Mirror:

Etoile d'Alexandre

The Star:

Etoile d'Alexandre

Daily Record:

Etoile d'Alexandre

The Times:

Believe You Me

Daily Mail:

Believe You Me

The Guardian:

Lahab