August 26 / 15.00 Chepstow

15.00

Good To Soft

Choose Solar With The Eco Scheme Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Band D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3402
  • 0m 7f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Choose Solar With The Eco Scheme Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Band D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 42

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Make Believe who built on his debut fourth when second of 12 in 7f Chelmsford maiden 20 days ago; one for the shortlist.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Louie The Legend

11st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Dylan Cunha

Dual Flat winner; ran his best race in this sphere when third of ten finishers at Southwell (2m, good) nine days ago on his handicap debut; has scope to improve further and should run well.

4/1

3rd

6

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Louie The Legend

11st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Dylan Cunha

Dual Flat winner; quiet in three runs over hurdles and although handicaps may see him in a better light, his last two Flat efforts were very moderate; stamina looks an issue.

20/1

9th

7

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Louie The Legend

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dylan Cunha

Two wins from 21 starts; went close at Nottingham (8.5f, heavy) in October but he's struggled since (Flat/jumps), including when well beaten at that same track 15 days ago; drops back to 7f; others are preferred.

8/1

33/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,000gns yearling; Ardad colt is a half-brother to three winners, including Master Richard (7f/1m; RPR 98) and Move On In (11.6f; RPR 87); dam, 7f AW winner (RPR 76), is a half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Argentero; considered newcomer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(8)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Dapper Gee Gee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Better than ever when readily seeing off 11 rivals at Southwell (7f) under Gina Mangan in January; never involved over 1m at Doncaster next time but shaped as if still in form when fourth back at Southwell (7f) 23 days ago.

6/1

4th

5

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:42 Southwell (AW)

Dapper Gee Gee

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Better than ever when readily seeing off 11 rivals over C&D in January and it was over 1m when finishing midfield in a 22-runner handicap at Doncaster; considered.

9/2

7/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 32 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Highland Reel has shaped well to be placed on both his starts in 6f/7f maidens at Chelmsford, collared only late on when runner-up on latter occasion; has more to offer; big shout.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Dalmally

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Pattinson

Won a 2yo course maiden (good to soft) in 2024 but flopped on his return visit when favourite for a handicap (also 1m, good to firm; first-time blinkers) last September; left Hughie Morrison after another lesser effort and that pattern has continued in three starts for this yard; hopes probably pinned on this drop back in trip.

25/1

8th

6

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Dalmally

9st 6lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Pattinson

Bettered inauspicious seasonal/stable debut when a fairly respectable fifth of seven at Chelmsford (1m) last month but needs to do better again here; others have more pressing claims.

33/1

5th

6

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Dalmally

9st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Pattinson

Expensive to follow for Hughie Morrison, turned over as favourite four times, before being sold for 2,000gns last backend; made a poor debut for his new yard three weeks ago and the hood and tongue-tie both come off; hard to recommend.

33/1

Form: 66422 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden who came clear of the rest when a good second of eight in 7f Epsom nursery ten days ago; must enter calculations back in maiden company.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(5)

29th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Epsom

Enchanted Eye

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Consistent juvenile who has performed with credit in all three nursery runs, second to Pietro over C&D last month; 4lb better off with that rival and his dam was effective on soft; should run his race again.

7/2

3rd

1

(7)

11th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Enchanted Eye

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

midfield, in touch with leaders after 3f, headway and went second over 1f out, hung left and lost second inside final furlong, soon no extra

13/2

4th

6

(9)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:00 Chepstow

Enchanted Eye

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Fair maiden who came clear of the rest when a good second of eight in 7f Epsom nursery ten days ago; must enter calculations back in maiden company.

5/2

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1, showed some ability when sixth of nine in 7f Kempton maiden on his debut two weeks ago; needs to build on it now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(4)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:30 Bath

Obsidian Dream

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

C&D winner as a 2yo; stood little racing since 2024 but there were more promising signs at Lingfield (7f, AW) when last seen in January; others look stronger.

4/1

3rd

1

(4)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:35 Lingfield (AW)

Obsidian Dream

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Turf maiden winner as a juvenile but failed to beat a rival in a 1m Kempton conditions event and 7f Wolverhampton 0-95 handicap in just two outings last year; takes a drop in class here but has too much to prove.

14/1

5th

2

(4)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Obsidian Dream

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Won a sprint maiden at Bath last term and finished the campaign with a good fourth in 7f York novice; will probably stay 1m but he faces a stiff task on the ratings and would be a surprise winner on his reappearance.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
28,000euros foal, £30,000 yearling, £18,000 2yo; Kodiac gelding; dam, unplaced from 6f-1m5f (RPR 51), is a half-sister to winners Mudaarab (1m2f/1m3f) and Ex Cetera (Japanese 6f-1m), out of French 1m 2yo Group 3 winner; market can prove a good guide.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Everyoneknowsadave

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Jessica Macey

Three-time AW winner who has rather stagnated in that sphere in 2026; record of 0-8 on turf but he was placed off higher marks in last two attempts; each-way possibilities, provided he's back in similar form.

8/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000gns foal; dam, placed over 1m (RPR 56), is a half-sister to useful 1m2f winner Rex Bell, out of 7f winning sister to 2yo Group 1 winners Sequoyah (dam of 2,000 Guineas winner Henrythenavigator); betting can prove an accurate indicator for this son of Earthlight on his first run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(5)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 21y

Class 5

15:35 Yarmouth

Phoebus

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Stuart Williams

took keen hold, in rear

14/1

7th

12

(16)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:00 Chepstow

Phoebus

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Williams

45,000gns foal; dam, placed over 1m (RPR 56), is a half-sister to useful 1m2f winner Rex Bell, out of 7f winning sister to 2yo Group 1 winners Sequoyah (dam of 2,000 Guineas winner Henrythenavigator); betting can prove an accurate indicator for this son of Earthlight on his first run.

20/1

Form: 65

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on her debut sixth when fifth of seven in 7.5f Lingfield novice 16 days ago; may do better still so is no forlorn hope.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

11

(15)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Vilaine Verlaine

9st 5lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

Dual 1m2f winner on AW late as 2yo and runner-up in that sphere last May, but turf record is 0-9 and most turf form makes her opposable.

33/1

6th

4

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 3

18:15 Doncaster

Vilaine Verlaine

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

A dual 1m2f winner at 2yrs but she's been off the track since coming in last of ten in 1m2f Sandown handicap last July; others are preferred.

25/1

Form: 05

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ribchester colt who hinted at promise when fifth in 7f Newmarket seller 17 days ago; needs to take another step forward though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(10)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Kings Square

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: D J Jeffreys

Finished behind a couple of these rivals at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) latest, his handicap debut; 3lb drop will help; cheekpieces go on but more is needed.

25/1

11th

11

(10)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Kings Square

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: D J Jeffreys

Finished behind a couple of these rivals at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) latest, his handicap debut; 3lb drop will help; cheekpieces go on but more is needed.

25/1

8th

10

(5)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

11:00 Southwell (AW)

Kings Square

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: D J Jeffreys

Hinted at promise when fifth of seven in a Newmarket seller (7f, good) in August, but well held either side; makes his nursery/AW debut after four months off having been gelded; probably only of interest if backed.

20/1

Form:

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1, last of 11 in novice at Haydock (7f, good to firm) on his debut 17 days ago; significantly more is required.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(1)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Pacific Man

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

0-6; finished fourth at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) and Leicester (1m2f, good) on his first two starts following a gelding operation but he was disappointing in a classified event at Ffos Las 20 days ago; returns to AW with bounce-back needed.

20/1

10

(8)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ffos Las

Pacific Man

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Lightly raced sort who posted his best effort when fourth of ten in 1m2f handicap at Leicester 30 days ago; he may do better still and merits serious consideration at these weights.

11/2

4th

12

(8)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Leicester

Pacific Man

8st 13lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Showed more on handicap/seasonal debut at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW; first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces) 62 days ago; steps up in trip and returns to turf with better still needed.

14/1

14/1

Form: 54

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Havana Gold gelding left his debut fifth behind when fourth of 12 in 7f maiden at Chelmsford 20 days ago, despite coming wide entering the straight; he's open to further progress so is in the mix.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(11)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cuban Star

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

slowly into stride, in rear

20/1

11th

2

(8)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:00 Chepstow

Cuban Star

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jack Jones

Havana Gold gelding left his debut fifth behind when fourth of 12 in 7f maiden at Chelmsford 20 days ago, despite coming wide entering the straight; he's open to further progress so is in the mix.

14/1

2

(5)

6th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Cuban Star

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Jones

Only a modest fifth at Chepstow but seemed green and perhaps found the 6f trip too sharp; made late headway and looks open to improvement over this longer trip with the experience under his belt.

16/1

12th
15 (14)
Talk Time

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
12-1, never-dangerous seventh of nine in maiden on Bath debut (5.5f, good to firm) nine days ago; needs this big step up in trip to spark improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

10

(11)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Talk Time

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: J S Moore

bit short of room soon after start

25/1

9th

7

(9)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Talk Time

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Didn't show enough in his two turf races (5.7f/7f) to warrant serious consideration on this AW debut.

100/1

12th

15

(14)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:00 Chepstow

Talk Time

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

12-1, never-dangerous seventh of nine in maiden on Bath debut (5.5f, good to firm) nine days ago; needs this big step up in trip to spark improvement.

33/1

Form: 09

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has cut little ice in 7f Chelmsford maiden and 1m Kempton novice of late; blinkers are reached for now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(7)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:20 Yarmouth

Dont Get Caught

8st 8lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Amy Murphy

No significant promise in three qualifying races last month (7f-1m; blinkers added last time); 9lb out of the weights on nursery debut.

25/1

13th

5

(12)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:00 Chepstow

Dont Get Caught

9st 7lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Amy Murphy

Has cut little ice in 7f Chelmsford maiden and 1m Kempton novice of late; blinkers are reached for now.

66/1

9th

6

(1)

20th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Dont Get Caught

9st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

midfield, outpaced and struggling from over 4f out

33/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rumble Inthejungle colt whose dam, an unraced sister to winners Czabo (1m Group 3) and Billy Ray (useful 1m4f/1m6f), is out of Listed-placed 1m 2yo winner; possibilities on his debut, especially if the market vibes are positive.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Banksman

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Sheena West

Finished second both previous starts over C&D and also won two classified events when trained by Jack Channon; well beaten in two starts on the Flat since joining this stable, however, and was pulled up over hurdles 40 days ago; others preferred.

20/1

10

19th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

16:37 Plumpton

Banksman

10st 9lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Sheena West

A fair 1m Flat winner for Jack Channon last summer but yet to fire for his current yard under both codes, tried in cheekpieces when eighth in 1m4f AW Lingfield handicap in January; not easy to make a case for.

25/1

66/1

Form:

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
28-1, last of 12 in 7f maiden at Chelmsford on his first run 20 days ago; lots more is needed from this son of Elzaam.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

13

(2)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:00 Chepstow

Silver Puca

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

28-1, last of 12 in 7f maiden at Chelmsford on his first run 20 days ago; lots more is needed from this son of Elzaam.

66/1

10

(11)

6th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Silver Puca

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

5,000euros foal, 10,000euros yearling; by Elzaam and the first foal of a lightly raced half-sister to very useful 6f-1m2f winner Mjjack; one of two newcomers for this yard; market instructive.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Saleet (6f; RPR 68) and Maysel (Spanish 1m 2yo); dam, French 10.5f winner, is a half-sister to French 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Sans Equivoque; this Time Test gelding warrants respect on his first start.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

11

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Warwick

Spuddling

11st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Kathy Turner

Gained only Flat win in basement-grade classified race; made pretty good start to hurdling career when third at Fontwell (2m1f, good) in September but was soundly beaten there last month and others look stronger.

16/1

3rd

11

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Warwick

Spuddling

11st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Kathy Turner

Gained only Flat win in basement-grade classified race; made pretty good start to hurdling career when third at Fontwell (2m1f, good) in September but was soundly beaten there last month and others look stronger.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £110.60
Straight Forecast £88.28
Trifecta £541.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dalmally

RP RATINGS:

Enchanted Eye

NEWMARKET:

Louie The Legend

WEST COUNTRY:

Spuddling

The Star:

Louie The Legend

The Times:

Dalmally

The Guardian:

Dalmally

Daily Mail:

Dalmally

Daily Mirror:

Dalmally

The Sun:

Dalmally

Daily Record:

Dalmally

POSTDATA:

Enchanted Eye

Telegraph:

Enchanted Eye

D Express:

Enchanted Eye