June 10 / 20.30 Chepstow

20.30

Good To Firm

Dragonbet The Bookmaker Of Wales Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 7f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Dragonbet The Bookmaker Of Wales Classified Stakes

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.40
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 340143 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won Brighton handicap last month and looked a shade unlucky when close third at Bath (5.7f, firm; denied clear run) a fortnight ago; effective over this C&D and has a lot more going for him than most.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Bath

Fact Or Fable

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Eight-time turf winner including three over C&D (good to firm/firm); disappointing effort on his final start last year and he was held in sixth here on his reappearance 12 days ago; may come on for that.

14/1

6th

8

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Fact Or Fable

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: J S Moore

Eight-time turf winner including three over C&D (good to firm/firm); well handicapped on his best form in 2025 but he's not easy to predict and he ended last season on a low note; market should guide after 169 days off.

16/1

8th

13

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Fact Or Fable

8st 6lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: J S Moore

Close up behind James Park Woods here three starts back but comfortably held on two subsequent visits, latterly in Lovely Jubly's race.

20/1

20/1

  • Place: £10.70

Form: 070240

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; second of six in this grade for Amanda Perrett at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in March but ran poorly on stable debut later that month (8.6f); drops in trip again here.
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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

25/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form: 867-80

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Regressive 8yo who hasn't shown any worthwhile form since 2021; effectively lost all chance when starting very slowly on AW in February and hasn't raced again since; too risky.
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8th

9

(7)

16th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Wiff Waff

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Adrian Wintle

Dual C&D winner and his latest victory came in the corresponding event in 2021; patchy record this year but a repeat of his Chepstow third in June (7f, good to firm) would bring him into it.

25/1

10th

9

(2)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:25 Chepstow

Wiff Waff

9st 0lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Adrian Wintle

prominent

16/1

11th

7

(3)

25th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

16:35 Ffos Las

Wiff Waff

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Adrian Wintle

Took a major step back in right direction with his close third at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago and ties in with Ballet Blanc on that classified form; last win (in 2021) came off this mark.

10/1

Form: /730-4 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his fast-ground win in Ireland in 2018 but ran well for a long way when fourth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month, after a layoff, and that outing might have done him good.
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11th

10

(6)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:15 Chepstow

Hey Pretty

9st 3lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Damien Wingrove

Several lengthy absences in recent times and returns from four months off today; ran fairly well behind Fact Or Fable over C&D last summer but will do well to add to his sole win, which came as a 3yo in Ireland.

20/1

11th

5

(9)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hey Pretty

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Damien Wingrove

Sole win came in 2018; respectable fourth in both outings last year; market may prove best guide on return from nine-month layoff.

20/1

20/1

Form: 68-778 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Gained both wins on soft ground, the latter in 2020; ought to have been suited by the conditions when in rear throughout over C&D (good to soft) on last month's turf return; difficult to enthuse over.
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5th

11

(13)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Red Bravo

9st 6lb

J: Adam Tracey

T: Adrian Wintle

Looks on the downgrade and dropping to 6f didn't help at Ffos Las 11 days ago; others safer.

25/1

5th

12

(3)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Ffos Las

Red Bravo

9st 0lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adrian Wintle

Poor strike-rate of 2-51 and recent efforts are not overly encouraging, last time finishing behind Diamondsinthesand.

20/1

7th

6

(7)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Chepstow

Red Bravo

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Adrian Wintle

One of three runners for this stable; hinted at a return to form in C&D classified event last time, finishing fifth to Fact Or Fable; poor strike-rate and long losing spell are the negatives.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 75-70

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Last of 12 when 100-1 for handicap debut at Southwell (6f, AW) in April; remains unexposed but needs to take a huge step forward on today's turf debut.
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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

Form: 66934

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only five runs and has made the frame in two AW handicaps this spring (1m/8.6f); can play a role here if combination of switch to turf, drop back in trip and first-time cheekpieces pays dividends.
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11th

11

(3)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Bath

Dame Laura Knight

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Ian Williams

Sister to Thrave, who is among today's opponents; best AW effort (close third behind subsequent winners) came over 1m; has appeared to find 7f and 1m2f unsuitable since switched to turf; interesting returned to what may prove her optimum distance.

7/1

6th

9

(5)

15th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 6

19:45 Salisbury

Dame Laura Knight

9st 1lb

J: George Downing

T: Ian Williams

Made the frame in two AW handicaps this spring (1m/8.6f) but was safely held in basement-grade classified on last month's turf debut (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces); clearly needs to do much better over new trip here.

10/1

8th
4 (14)
Epeius

20/1

Form: 534-00

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Gained all six wins over 6f, and the latest was in 2020; always behind when 50-1 for C&D handicap last month but might get a bit more competitive on today's faster ground.
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9th

12

(5)

16th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Epeius

9st 3lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Veteran who has shown only occasional glimpses of retaining ability this year; others look safer.

16/1

5th

4

(7)

31st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Epeius

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Shaped better when having a troubled run at Chepstow last week but he has something to find on these terms and was never in contention in a similar C&D race in July.

33/1

8th

13

(13)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:40 Chepstow

Epeius

9st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Joe Tickle

Over three years since the last of his six wins and he has to bounce back from a low-key run at Bath on Saturday; others look much safer.

33/1

Form: 3540-9

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Never dangerous on recent seasonal debut at Bath (5.7f, firm) but might have needed that outing and some of last year's form gives her each-way claims in this grade; first 7f run since 2021.
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6th

13

(2)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:00 Bath

Quarter Blue

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Neil Mulholland

prominent

25/1

8th

9

(1)

5th Jul 2023

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:00 Bath

Quarter Blue

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Neil Mulholland

0-16, but two of her four frame finishes to date have been recorded over this C&D on quick ground; yet to offer sufficient here or elsewhere in a light 2023 campaign so far, however.

14/1

9th

8

(8)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Quarter Blue

9st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Neil Mulholland

prominent

14/1

Form: 9-4470

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Began year with pretty good fourth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) and may not have handled good to soft ground when last of 12 on last month's turf return (1m) but she's 0-12 now and not the percentage call today.
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10th

14

(13)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

La Mia Dutchessa

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear after 2f

14/1

12th

9

(9)

1st May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:18 Bath

La Mia Dutchessa

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Exposed maiden who's had plenty of chances over various trips for two yards; would be a surprise winner back on turf.

16/1

7th

9

(7)

28th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

La Mia Dutchessa

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

led, headed and prominent after 1f, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out

16/1

10/1

Form: -55390

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Placed in this grade at Lingfield (6f, AW) for Mark Loughnane in January but posed no threat in Chelmsford handicap (6f, AW) on recent stable debut and has stamina to prove here (well beaten on only previous 7f attempt).
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12th

12

(10)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

San Juan

10st 7lb

J: Miss Jodie Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

Has beaten a total of one rival in two starts since joining this yard; easy enough to oppose now racing beyond 7f for the first time on his 33rd outing after eight months off.

66/1

11th

10

(2)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

San Juan

9st 12lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Damien Wingrove

always behind

10/1

12th

9

(9)

11th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

San Juan

10st 9lb

J: Miss Jodie Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

always behind

20/1

Form: 9-8863

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
A maiden after 19 starts but kept on for third in C&D (good-soft) handicap last month and should be fine on today's faster ground; high on the list.
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10th

1

(3)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Deacs Delight

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Slightly disappointing when last in action but generally in good form this summer, most notably when winning Lingfield classified race (7.6f, good to firm) in June; each-way claims at least if back on song.

15/2

5th

1

(10)

13th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:35 Windsor

Deacs Delight

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Off the mark at the 20th attempt, in a classified at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) in June; similar form on all three starts since and should be on the premises; tongue-tie (last worn in December) returns.

7/2

2nd

8

(6)

26th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield

Deacs Delight

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Off the mark at the 20th attempt when winning over C&D last month (0-50 classified; good to firm); similar form in two runs since (badly hampered late on last time) and unlikely to be far away.

5/2

Form: 638-07

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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10th

10

(5)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Katie K

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John Gallagher

Only poor form shown thus far and she has been placed on only one of her six starts; it's easy to look elsewhere.

28/1

5th

6

(8)

7th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:10 Beverley

Katie K

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: John Gallagher

Always struggling on seasonal/handicap debut in April (6f) but subsequent midfield finish in Kempton novice (7f, AW) was more encouraging, and she's back in calmer waters today; still unexposed; not ruled out.

33/1

7

(12)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Katie K

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Form: 24608- D

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won twice in plating company in early part of last year (7f/7.6f) but ended 2022 with some underwhelming AW runs and needs to have been refreshed by a 171-day break.
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9th

9

(9)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Say Grace

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

Good third to Outreach over C&D on Boxing Day but good runs are scarce nowadays and she was well beaten over C&D on Monday; cheekpieces go on.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Say Grace

9st 9lb

J: George Rooke

T: Grace Harris

On long losing run but she turned things around with a creditable third over C&D on Boxing Day and was just behind Royal Redemption in that race; meets her old rival on similar terms in this classified event and has each-way claims again.

8/1

3rd

12

(8)

26th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Say Grace

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

took keen hold, prominent, dropped to midfield over 3f out, switched right and headway over 1f out, ran on, went third towards finish

20/1

Non-runners

Katie K

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £89.90
Straight Forecast £157.23
Trifecta £1552.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fact Or Fable

Telegraph:

Katie K

RP RATINGS:

Say Grace

WEST COUNTRY:

Red Bravo

D Express:

Hey Pretty

The Star:

Epeius

POSTDATA:

Fact Or Fable

The Times:

Fact Or Fable

The Guardian:

Fact Or Fable

Daily Mail:

Fact Or Fable

Daily Mirror:

Fact Or Fable

The Sun:

Fact Or Fable

Daily Record:

Fact Or Fable