October 31 / 16.16 Chepstow

16.16

Good To Soft

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  • 2m 0f 11y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Vickers.Bet Proudly Supporting British Racing Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elim’) (GBB)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Impressive winner of a 3m good-ground Irish point in April and makes debut in a race the stable has won three times in five seasons, including with the very smart Stage Star; of obvious interest.
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2nd

1

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 93y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury

Captain Bellamy

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Runner-up in the opening novice hurdle on this card 12 months ago; looked unlucky not to win over C&D at Christmas when failing only narrowly to get up (on good); quite likely that he was unsuited by the heavy ground when a beaten favourite on his return visit and a physical issue also came to light; with this drying ground in his favour, he's right in the mix with cheekpieces added.

15/8

6th

9

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Captain Bellamy

10st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Point/bumper winner who didn't hang about over hurdles; disappointing chase debut here in November but looked unlucky not to win over 2m6f here (good; effective on soft) over Christmas when a late rally narrowly failed; the winner of that race is unexposed; big player off just 3lb higher.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
120,000euros 3yo; ninth foal; half-brother to bumper and high-class 2m-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Invitation Only and point winner Minella Arts; dam French 1m7f hurdle and 10.5f-1m5f Flat winner; makes debut for a yard going well and one that wins bumpers.
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9th

6

22nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 4

14:10 Exeter

Walk In The Hills

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Half-brother to high-class Irish jumper Invitation Only; looked promising when placed in two Chepstow bumpers (good to soft/heavy) last autumn and ought to make his mark in novice hurdles fairly soon.

9/2

7/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; brother to Italian 2m1f hurdle/2m3f chase winner Kapjahr, half-brother to bumper winner Dr Eggman and French winners Saint Rajh (2m1f-2m3f hurdle/chase inc Listed) & Saintjarh (2m hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to 2m4f Grade 2 chase winner; market can point in the right direction.
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1st

4

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 109y

Class 3

14:40 Exeter

Kap Ouest

11st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

Low-mileage 7yo whose sole start at Exeter resulted in his only hurdles win (2m); ran well at the weights in Doncaster contest (2m3f, soft) switched to fences last time; looks well treated off his unchanged mark back in a handicap and is open to progress in this sphere to boot; respected.

5/4

2nd

5

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 31y

Class 3

13:15 Doncaster

Kap Ouest

11st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

Lightly raced 7yo who won a 2m maiden hurdle at Exeter in December 2024; however, he failed to progress subsequently and considerable improvement is needed on this chase debut, following some time off.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Close up when a beaten favourite in his sole Irish point in March (soft to heavy); some nicer ground here should be preferable.
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1

20th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 54y

Class 3

14:44 Exeter

Itseemslikeit

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: David Pipe

Took his form to a new level after being switched to fences following wind surgery, winning his first two races (3m, heavy) before pulling up at Newbury two weeks ago after a bad mistake five out; out-and-out stayer who could resume progress with conditions ideal.

5/2

6

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Itseemslikeit

11st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

2-2 since sent chasing after a wind operation and he was well on top late on at Uttoxeter and Ffos Las (both 3m on heavy); 7lb higher than last time but firmly on the upgrade.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
85,000euros 3yo; 2nd foal; brother to point and useful 1m7f/2m1f hurdle winner Anyharminasking; dam bumper/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful 2m hurdle winner Noah And The Ark; likely type for a yard that wins plenty of bumpers.
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1st

7

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

19:43 Kempton (AW)

Tripoli Flyer

8st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Winner of a bumper and three novice hurdle races, most recently a Grade 2 here in February 2025; chasing didn't work out but he mostly ran with credit in defeat back over hurdles and three Flat races have been thrown in (1m3f here latest) in which he's shown some ability; it's not clear what his ideal Flat trip is but he's now qualified for a Flat handicap mark and it's a highly attractive one compared to his hurdles figure.

3/1

3rd

1

(12)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Tripoli Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Fergal O’Brien

Bagged a bumper and three hurdles, including Grade 2 Dovecote last February; acquitted himself well in two big spring festivals of late; should have a future on the Flat but will likely get a mark after this third start; no headgear.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Changed hands for £17,000 after being second best in a 3m Irish point in April; had wind surgery and reappears in a tongue tie; worth a market check.
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3rd

4

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:00 Southwell

How And Ever

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

led, headed but pressed leader 15th, lost second 2 out, weakened approaching last

7/2

3rd

4

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:00 Southwell

How And Ever

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

led, headed but pressed leader 15th, lost second 2 out, weakened approaching last

7/2

Form: 7-

Last run: 220 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh of 19 behind a very impressive stablemate in a valuable soft-ground bumper at Newbury back in March; didn't finish far behind Push The Button who ran well in a Cheltenham novice hurdle last week.
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14

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

Dartmoor Pirate

10st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Anthony Honeyball

Tongue-tie brought about improvement with wins over the winter in handicaps at Lingfield and valuable 3m Great Yorkshire Chase at Doncaster (soft); reportedly never travelled when unseating at latter venue in February however and given time off since; can't rule out.

14/1

4

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 1y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Dartmoor Pirate

11st 7lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

He's 2-2 since the tongue-tie went on and, although it looked unlikely for much of the race, he stayed on much the best in the 3m Great Yorkshire Chase here a month ago (soft); he'll need to travel a bit better if he's to defy the 5lb rise but the extra 2f should help.

6/1

1st

8

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 1

14:05 Doncaster

Dartmoor Pirate

10st 12lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

7yo who produced a career-best to win at Lingfield (2m6f, good to soft) last month, in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) in his third chase; had just four rivals to beat and he's up 7lb in a hotter race, but he had plenty in hand and could have more to offer over fences; effective on soft.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tenth foal; half-brother to winners Roksana (smart 2m3f-3m hurdle), Robin Roe (useful bumper/2m4f hurdle) and Tigerbythetail (multiple points); dam point/bumper/3m chase winner; interesting on paper.
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1st

17

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:40 Huntingdon

Albie Littlewood

11st 1lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Half-brother to the stable's Grade 1 winner Roksana; won only narrowly on his handicap debut over slightly shorter here (good to soft) but was strong in the market and strong in the finish after travelling well; no doubt has more to give but has been withdrawn from races on account of soft ground on two occasions, which is a nagging concern.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000euros 3yo; second foal; half-brother to French 2m2f chase winner Ho La Voila; dam French 2m1f hurdle/2m4f chase winner; respected newcomer for his leading stable.
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3rd

5

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

14:05 Market Rasen

Jungle Wood

11st 1lb

J: Miss Lily Bradstock

T: Mrs Sara V Bradstock

Still 4lb above the mark for last July's Worcester win (2m7f, good) without progressing further; 19l behind Cinderello on recent Fontwell return, and have to hope cheekpieces help tease out his resources longer.

25/1

5th

4

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

16:20 Fontwell

Jungle Wood

11st 2lb

J: Miss Lily Bradstock

T: Mrs Sara V Bradstock

Rallied well to open account at Worcester (2m7f, good) last summer and was placed off today's mark on next outing; not yet fully exposed but absent since disappointing run in October.

15/2

7th

5

13th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

15:42 Hereford

Jungle Wood

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mrs Sara V Bradstock

Has found his level in handicaps, winning at Worcester and then digging deep for a close third at Uttoxeter (again at about 2m7f on good); respected.

9/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam bumper and 2m3f-2m7f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to winners Silver Kate (useful bumper/2m3f-3m2f hurdle/chase) and Grey Mountain Mist (2m2f-2m4f hurdle/chase); yard 0-14 in bumpers recent seasons.
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4th

4

26th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

16:27 Ludlow

Olivia Kate

11st 1lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Matt Sheppard

Won comfortably under Ned Fox at Leicester (1m7f, soft) in December and also ran well when fourth there (2m4f, soft) later that month; below that level on latest outing (2m5f), though, and current mark demands a career-best effort.

6/1

4

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:07 Ludlow

Olivia Kate

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

Unraced on fast ground and best form was her second on soft ground at Exeter in January (2m5f); however, ran okay after a break at Chepstow (2m, good) and returns to a better trip here.

11/2

5th

10

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 5

17:30 Chepstow

Olivia Kate

10st 12lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

Came good with wide-margin success at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) in November and was placed twice on slow ground after the turn of the year (2m5f/2m4f); might find 2m a bit sharp on this first run since February, though.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-sister to bumper winner Eyes Right; dam useful bumper and 2m/2m3f hurdle winner, sister to winners Call At Midnight (bumper and 2m2f-3m6f hurdle/chase) and Call Me A Legend (bumper and useful 2m-2m1f hurdle/chase); bred to have a future and stable has bumper winners.
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7

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 103y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Come On Nia

11st 10lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Andrew J Martin

Won twice over about 2m in early part of last season (good to soft/good) and gave very good account when fifth in Grade 2 mares' novices' handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good) in March; eased in grade; a possible.

14/1

7

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 103y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Come On Nia

11st 10lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Andrew J Martin

Won twice over about 2m in early part of last season (good to soft/good) and gave very good account when fifth in Grade 2 mares' novices' handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good) in March; eased in grade; a possible.

14/1

5

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:07 Chepstow

Come On Nia

11st 5lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Andrew J Martin

Won twice over about 2m in early part of this season and gave very good account when fifth in Grade 2 mares' novices' handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good) last month; eased in grade; respected.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
90,000euros 3yo; seventh foal; closely related to bumper/2m5f hurdle winner Josie Abbing, half-sister to winners Rathhill (useful 2m hurdle) and Vegas Blue (bumper inc Listed/2m3f hurdle); dam a maiden and close relative of top-class jumper (up to 3m1f) Bellshill; hooded for debut and likely best watched.
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3rd

3

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

14:10 Fakenham

Troubleisontheway

11st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

pressed leader, prominent after 4th, raced in second but lost ground after 4 out, lost second after 3 out, soon weakened

4/1

3rd

3

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

14:10 Fakenham

Troubleisontheway

11st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Has finished tailed off on all three runs over hurdles, most recently at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in December; however, her pedigree suggests she could improve for this step up in distance and this isn't a strong race; handicap debut.

4/1

10th

10

16th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

14:22 Southwell

Troubleisontheway

11st 2lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

She's bred to win races but has finished tailed off on all three starts, most recently when 200-1 at Doncaster (2m3f, good).

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 200,000euros as a yearling but never raced for the Gosdens and was sold on for 7,000gns at the sales in August 2021; stable gets bumper winners but he's probably one to watch on this belated debut.
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2nd

2

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:08 Uttoxeter

Light Dragoon

11st 13lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Went up 10lb for winning comfortably at Fontwell (2m1f, good) and that was a factor in him finishing third in a small field at Fakenham; still lightly raced though and could have more to offer.

7/1

3rd

1

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:05 Fakenham

Light Dragoon

12st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Disappointed on handicap debut in the autumn but returned from break with 16l win at Fontwell (2m1f, good) last month and is now 2-4 over hurdles; 10lb higher here but could easily have more to offer.

8/11

3rd

1

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:05 Fakenham

Light Dragoon

12st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Disappointed on handicap debut in the autumn but returned from break with 16l win at Fontwell (2m1f, good) last month and is now 2-4 over hurdles; 10lb higher here but could easily have more to offer.

8/11

15th
5
Azolo

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Runner-up in an ordinary 2m4f British point and probably up against it here.
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10th

3

8th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

12:55 Taunton

Azolo

11st 5lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Clarke

Struggled when a big-priced outsider for first two hurdling attempts (2m/2m4f).

100/1

11th

1

18th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 4

13:40 Plumpton

Azolo

11st 4lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Ben Clarke

in touch with leaders

150/1

0

1

20th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

13:15 Exeter

Azolo

11st 0lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Clarke

Runner-up in British maiden point (2m4f, good to soft) in April on second start but tailed off at 150-1 on bumper debut at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago and is probably best watched now hurdling.

100/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
52,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam French 2m3f-3m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to useful winners No Full (2m hurdle/2m4f chase), Rosy Cyborg (bumper/2m4f hurdle) and Rosy De Cyborg (Group 3-placed French hurdles); stable has a low strike-rate in bumpers.
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11th

10

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

18:42 Uttoxeter

Saint Vic

10st 9lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Anthony Day

0-13 but ran well on his second race back after a year's absence when runner-up here (2m7f, good) last month; fair fifth at Worcester since and the drop back in trip may be in his favour.

8/1

5th

8

28th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Worcester

Saint Vic

10st 10lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Anthony Day

Maiden hurdler but has twice threatened in handicaps, last time going close over Uttoxeter's 2m7f; that was his second run after a lengthy break; up 4lb.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £10.20
Straight Forecast £9.48
Trifecta £114.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Captain Bellamy

RP RATINGS:

Dartmoor Pirate

The Star:

Walk In The Hills

LAMBOURN:

Jungle Wood

POSTDATA:

Captain Bellamy

WEST COUNTRY:

Captain Bellamy

The Times:

Captain Bellamy

Telegraph:

Captain Bellamy

Daily Mail:

Captain Bellamy

D Express:

Captain Bellamy

Daily Mirror:

Captain Bellamy

The Sun:

Captain Bellamy

Daily Record:

Captain Bellamy

The Guardian:

Dartmoor Pirate