June 26 / 15.15 Chepstow

15.15

Good To Firm

Vickers.Bet Weekly Free Bet Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 5f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.80
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 6-6409

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden who seems to have some quirks and has been out of form over 6f/7f this season; very well handicapped now, though, and may benefit from this drop back in trip.
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5th

1

(7)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Kyber Crystal

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Rebecca Menzies

Had excuses for her Hamilton performance 11 days ago (anticipated the start and hit the gate) having previously made a promising reappearance when third of nine over this C&D (good to firm); 1lb below her last winning mark and very much of interest back in a 0-55.

16/1

10th

6

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Kyber Crystal

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Rebecca Menzies

Respectable third to Beerwah at Redcar on seasonal debut; back on last winning mark and has form over C&D, notably a 2024 success; difficult to dismiss.

6/1

3rd

6

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:58 Redcar

Kyber Crystal

9st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Rebecca Menzies

Inconsistent in 2025 and she finished last on her final two outings in November; however, one of her two wins last year came on her reappearance in April, so she's capable when fresh; not discounted.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 3-6035 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent mare who was behind two of today's rivals when weakening fifth of seven over C&D ten days ago; however, has quickly dropped 5lb since her third here three weeks ago and can't be ruled out.
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3rd

1

(4)

25th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coronation Cottage

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Malcolm Saunders

Best known for her Bath work (ended a losing run in a 0-50 classified event there late last month) but she goes well here too; on the downgrade but arrives in form and is well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end, so needs considering.

8/1

3rd

8

(8)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Coronation Cottage

9st 2lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Malcolm Saunders

Snapped a lengthy losing run in a C&D classified race 13 days ago; that's resulted in a 6lb rise but still likely to go well if in similar form.

9/2

1st

3

(10)

31st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Coronation Cottage

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Malcolm Saunders

Best form on good or quicker ground; three course wins over the extended 5f and 5f; having a mixed year but was only just touched off at Chepstow in June and her luck was out in a C&D classified next time; can be involved.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 528-04 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won four times in 2021 (once over C&D) but drew a blank during light campaign last season and didn't fire on either start this spring; on very good mark now but needs to turn a corner.
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7th

9

(10)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Salisbury

Attys Edge

8st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Always tended to do best in the second half of the year but has been on the downgrade for a while; didn't build on a fair comeback behind Symbol Of Hope in the spring last time.

20/1

8th

6

(5)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Attys Edge

9st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Christopher Mason

Always tended to do best in the second half of the year but he's adaptable regarding ground and is well treated now; offered enough behind Media Guest on his recent comeback here (lost both front shoes) to suggest he's worth a look.

8/1

Form: 0-0060 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won twice off higher marks last year (6f/5f) and seemed to take step back in right direction when staying-on sixth at Ripon (5f, good) last month but never really got involved at Thirsk (6f) on latest outing and now has it to prove again.
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6th

4

(5)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Glory Hallelujah

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

10/1

11th

12

(13)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Glory Hallelujah

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Form has dipped in two starts this month but his two efforts in August were respectable; dangerous mark but something to prove again now.

12/1

4/1

Form: 672233 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Triple C&D winner who has made the frame four consecutive times over C&D in recent weeks; benefits from a recent 2lb drop and is likely to be right in the thick of things again.
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10th

7

(4)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rhubarb

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Richard Price

Most wins have come in the second half of the year, mainly on turf, and there's nothing to suggest she's best caught first time out; others have more pressing claims.

16/1

6th

5

(1)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

16:58 Chepstow

Rhubarb

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Richard Price

Capable at this level and four of her turf wins have come at this track; laboured effort in a stronger race here when last seen in July but there are positives today, including the prospect of rain and the booking of a talented 3lb claimer; not discounted.

10/1

6th

6

(4)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

18:50 Chepstow

Rhubarb

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Richard Price

It was an uncompetitive four-runner classified event in which she finished second at Ffos Las nine days ago; conditions shouldn't be an issue but this will demand more of her.

12/1

Form: 1-6046 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Triple C&D winner last year, most recently off 1lb higher in September; yet to hit top gear after four runs this year but his C&D fourth two runs ago wasn't a bad effort and he reportedly became restless in the stalls before his very sluggish start here ten days ago; can feature if all goes to plan today.
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7th

7

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:25 Chepstow

Fossos

9st 0lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Has won four times over C&D but has shown little in four starts since returning from a 685-day absence last month.

25/1

7

(7)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

16:13 Chepstow

Fossos

8st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Four-time C&D winner who finished second in this race in 2022; came back from a 685-day absence at the start of this month and that run, alongside the two that followed, don't suggest he's retained that old ability; risky at present.

33/1

7

(7)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:30 Chepstow

Fossos

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Thomas Faulkner

Four-time C&D winner; well handicapped on old form but returned from long absence with two low-key runs this summer, more recently when last of seven over 6f here on Thursday; visor refitted; revival needed.

25/1

Form: 874076

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Effectively lost her chance when starting very slowly on both runs for new stable this month and strike-rate is now 0-14; Tony Carroll may yet get her back in the groove but she comes with obvious risks attached.
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8th

1

(2)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alyas Gold Award

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, prominent on inner

20/1

5th

3

(6)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alyas Gold Award

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Exposed low-grade maiden who has issues in the stalls; again well beaten at Chelmsford on Thursday.

25/1

8th

1

(4)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Alyas Gold Award

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Longstanding maiden; has issues at the start and was reluctant to race here in September; opposable, even at this level.

50/1

8th
10 (9)
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5/2

Form: 608-72

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden; carries her head rather awkwardly but bettered low-key seasonal/stable debut when keeping on well for clear second at Windsor (5f, good) a week ago; gets another chance off the same mark here; solid claims.
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7th

6

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Zing Up

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tom Ward

reared start, always behind

8/1

7th

5

(8)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:32 Windsor

Zing Up

9st 1lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Tom Ward

Held on narrowly for AW win off today's mark in September but that remains her only success from 18 starts; managed only fifth in bottom-grade classified at Bath (5f, firm) on Monday and, on balance, others here look stronger; cheekpieces refitted.

12/1

OUR TIP

100/30

Form: 147052 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sprightly 11yo who won twice at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in February and lost out only by a nose over that C&D a week ago; not in same form in either of his two turf races this year but still enters calculations.
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7th

2

(3)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Astrophysics

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Losing run goes back to last February but has run many good races in defeat over 6f and 5f here since, most recently when just losing out over the latter trip 12 days ago; well treated and in the thick of it.

6/1

3rd

9

(6)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Astrophysics

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who has not won since last February but he's on a dangerous mark and hasn't had much luck this winter; drops back in trip but last two wins have been over C&D and he could be a big factor if he gets the breaks.

13/2

6th

5

(5)

7th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Astrophysics

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who has not won since last February but he's on a dangerous mark and was an eyecatcher at Wolverhampton (6f) 12 days ago; should get a decent tow into this race and has claims if he gets some luck.

6/1

20/1

Form: 64760-

Last run: 266 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Very well handicapped on some of his form for Archie Watson but unplaced all four starts for Adrian Wintle, most recently when down the field on Tapeta (6f) in October; considered only if lively in the betting.
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7th

2

(8)

13th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:35 Windsor

Igotatext

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

No win since 2020; first went beyond 6f on latest start when eighth of 12 at Chepstow over 7f; now tries 1m and is tongue tied for the first time.

14/1

8th

1

(10)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Chepstow

Igotatext

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

Raced only at sprint distances and losing spell goes back to 2020; last of ten over 5f here on seasonal debut; however, could be dangerous off current mark if he proves suited by the new trip.

8/1

10th

2

(3)

26th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

15:15 Chepstow

Igotatext

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Very well handicapped on some of his form for Archie Watson but unplaced all four starts for Adrian Wintle, most recently when down the field on Tapeta (6f) in October; considered only if lively in the betting.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £144.90
Straight Forecast £104.68
Tricast £791.79
Trifecta £915.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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RP RATINGS:

Rhubarb

POSTDATA:

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Daily Mirror:

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Daily Record:

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Daily Mail:

Rhubarb

The Star:

Rhubarb