July 26 / 18.50 Chepstow

18.50

Good To Firm

bet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 5f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 932281 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ran away with an apprentice handicap over C&D last week, coming from off the pace and storming clear in the closing stages; unpenalised for that and 6lb well in but no guarantee he'll be in the same form a second time.
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6th

6

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout.

8/1

6th

6

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout.

8/1

3rd

3

(12)

26th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 12lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Rattled off a Chepstow hat-trick in the summer and showed better form when third in a C&D handicap this month; never threatened at Kempton 12 days ago and he has the widest stall to overcome here.

11/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -73914 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two of her four wins have come at this track and she got off the mark for 2024 with a comfortable success at Ffos Las four weeks ago (6f, good); not quite at her best over 6f here last week.
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6th

3

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Jax Edge

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Six-time sprint winner who handles any ground; has faded in both runs this season but she's well treated on her best form last year including a front-running win at Windsor last summer; one to keep an eye on.

8/1

4th

4

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Salisbury

Jax Edge

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Dropped right away at Bath (5.7f, good) on her reappearance 16 days ago; can win more races this year but she is yet to defy a mark this high and there are in-form opponents.

8/1

9th

4

(2)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Jax Edge

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Six-time turf winner who has a good record at Bath and is only 2lb higher than for her win here (5f, heavy) last autumn; returns after 165 days off but she went close on her reappearance last season and that was on good to firm at Chepstow (6f); in the mix.

8/1

Form: 571325 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Anticipated the start and subsequently missed the break here last week so that isn't the run to judge him on; had been in fine form beforehand and dangerous if he can get to the front this time.
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3rd

5

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

So Smart

8st 10lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Yet to build upon his pleasing seasonal debut in April, but didn't run badly when third of six over C&D (good to soft) eight days ago; 1lb lower now and Ashley Lewis claims his useful 5lb; considered.

4/1

3rd

6

(2)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

So Smart

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

C&D (good to soft) winner in August 2024 who won at Lingfield (good to firm) and Ffos Las (again 5f, good) last year; couldn't repeat his win in that Lingfield event 12 days ago and this looks a warmer race than the ones he regularly contests; still not dismissed.

7/1

5th

5

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

So Smart

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Turned in an excellent effort when winning the corresponding race from stall 1 (14 ran) last May, flying out of the stalls and able to get to the stands' rail after one furlong; also won at Ffos Las in July and both victories were achieved off a higher mark than today's; not at best last time but his reappearance had been encouraging; should make a bold bid.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: -98725 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Well treated now and more promising signs the last twice, finishing second at Nottingham before a close fifth at Yarmouth (closing when rider dropped reins in the final furlong); has run well here in the past; shortlisted.
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3rd

5

(3)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Four Adaay

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Took advantage of a good opportunity over C&D last month but came up short off higher marks twice since; conditions will be fine but others are more appealing.

11/2

6

(11)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:43 Bath

Four Adaay

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Beat a next-time-out winner when scoring at Ffos Las last month and probably didn't have an ideal track position when fourth at Sandown (also 5f, soft) on Friday; respected if she makes a quick reappearance here.

5/1

12

(9)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:35 Sandown

Four Adaay

8st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 4lb higher mark; first success since when beating four rivals at Ffos Las two weeks ago (5f, soft); this is deeper but a 2lb rise is manageable; more appealing than most.

5/1

14/1

Form: -26786

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Well treated on last season's best but he's been a shade disappointing following a promising second at Southwell on his reappearance in March; others appeal more.
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9th

13

(14)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Apache Star

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: E D Delany

Won twice over 5.5f at Bath in 2023 but has come up dry since; no show in three starts for this stable but handicapper relenting and Colin Keane is 2-9 for this yard.

18/1

9th

16

(12)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Apache Star

8st 8lb

J: Kyle Faulkner

T: E D Delany

Three wins when trained in UK with the last in 2023; well beaten in testing ground last twice but might go better today; cheekpieces instead of blinkers.

22/1

12/1

Form: 258432 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

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Payout
Exacta £6.50
Straight Forecast £7.57
Trifecta £39.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Mokaatil

SPOTLIGHT:

Four Adaay

Daily Mirror:

Jax Edge

The Times:

So Smart

TOPSPEED:

Rhubarb

WEST COUNTRY:

Four Adaay

POSTDATA:

Mokaatil

Telegraph:

Mokaatil

The Guardian:

Mokaatil

Daily Mail:

Mokaatil

D Express:

Mokaatil

The Sun:

Mokaatil

The Star:

Mokaatil

Daily Record:

Mokaatil