June 16 / 15.25 Chepstow

15.25

Good To Firm

iStadia Solutions Outdoor LED Screens Supports Handicap

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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iStadia Solutions Outdoor LED Screens Supports Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 983-1

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Gelded/had wind op before returning with an easy win in 7f Lingfield maiden 13 days ago, despite still looking green in front; this son of Gleneagles has plenty more to offer now going handicapping; big shout.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

18

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Desert Falcon

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Ended 2025 with a Doncaster win and a narrow defeat in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft); had a wind operation after the Ayr run but two heavy defeats this summer have seen him undergo another wind surgery; on a dangerous mark but Ayr next month might be the big target; cheekpieces back on today.

50/1

9th

2

(12)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Desert Falcon

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Front-runner who performed with great credit on all five starts last season, including a win here (6.5f) in September and a narrow defeat in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f); returned after wind surgery with a low-key effort at York last month but he may have need that run and has claims if he can get back near best; acts on most ground and four of his six wins have been at 7f.

6/1

14th

8

(14)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Desert Falcon

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Front-runner who performed with great credit on all five starts last season, finishing second at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) on his reappearance and beaten just a neck in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft) when last seen; has had wind surgery since; no surprise if he makes a bold bid on this return.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 10-724 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D scorer who arrives in good nick, though he hung badly left when fourth of eight in 5f handicap here a fortnight ago; shortlisted eased 1lb here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Some Nightmare

8st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

1lb out of the weights, but still 6lb lower than when gaining his sixth course success in this race last year; 0-19 since, but placed nine times and has winning form on soft ground; may be worth chancing.

5/1

2nd

10

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Some Nightmare

8st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

Six-time course winner who's been on the downgrade for some time and is on a losing run of 18; remains consistent enough but, like stablemate Marisitta, has a job on with Arnaz on the same terms as last Sunday.

14/1

3rd

6

(2)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:06 Chepstow

Some Nightmare

9st 1lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: John O’Shea

Be An Angel didn't get the best of runs when this gelding was hot on her heels here last month; found wanting in a classified race since then; looks vulnerable.

6/1

Form: 286/8- D

Last run: 396 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f/7f scorer in 2021 for Alice Haynes but off the track for 13 months since below-par eighth in 1m Redcar handicap on his only run last season; since changed hands for 5,000gns and has something to prove for her new stable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(12)

26th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:25 Chepstow

Hollow Steel

10st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: Debbie Hughes

Soundly beaten on sole appearance in 2022 but belied 50-1 odds when very respectable third of six over C&D (good to firm) on recent seasonal/stable debut; a player if that run has brought her on.

16/1

3rd

5

(6)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:25 Chepstow

Hollow Steel

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Debbie Hughes

prominent, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, rallied and went third final 110yds, kept on

33/1

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6/4

Form: 140321 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Posted his best effort this season when readily making all in 6f Goodwood handicap a week ago; escapes a penalty for that success so merits serious consideration.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Airshow

10st 13lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

led

14/1

6th

5

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Airshow

10st 13lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

led

14/1

5th

10

(8)

14th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Airshow

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

led, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

Form: 256051 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces and hood fitted when getting off the mark at the seventh attempt in 6f AW Lingfield handicap 15 days ago on her final run for Tom Ward; subsequently changed hands for £11,000; she's much respected for her new handler with that form working out well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Savannah Smiles

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Three course wins over 5f/6f; just 2lb above her last winning mark and softening ground wouldn't be a problem, but she needs to do better than in her last two starts.

8/1

9th

1

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Savannah Smiles

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Grace Harris

Well backed and took advantage of a sliding mark when winning an uncompetitive small-field handicap off 3lb lower at Lingfield (turf) in June; always liked it here but this mark is as high as she's ever won off, so there's little margin for error.

8/1

6th

2

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Savannah Smiles

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Grace Harris

Three-time winner over 5f/6f here; finished 2l behind stablemate So Smart over C&D eight days ago and meets him on the same terms, but she lost ground at the start when the blindfold was removed late so she may get closer.

7/2

13/2

Form: 15- D

Last run: 351 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut in 6f Lingfield novice and not disgraced given she went very freely when fifth in similar event at Newbury later last June; has an 11-month absence to overcome now though so others appeal more on this occasion.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(10)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revisit

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Robyn Brisland

Promise in her two 2yo starts, winning a modest fillies' novice on her debut; the handicapper has been in control this year but she starts out for new yard (sold 7,000gns last month) off a reduced mark and with a visor tried.

14/1

12th

12

(6)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Revisit

8st 13lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

held up in rear

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.60
Straight Forecast £12.77
Trifecta £200.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Airshow

SPOTLIGHT:

Desert Falcon

Telegraph:

Revisit

NEWMARKET:

Desert Falcon

D Express:

Desert Falcon

The Star:

Desert Falcon

Daily Record:

Desert Falcon

TOPSPEED:

Airshow

POSTDATA:

Airshow

WEST COUNTRY:

Airshow

The Times:

Airshow

The Guardian:

Airshow

Daily Mail:

Airshow

Daily Mirror:

Airshow

The Sun:

Airshow