August 08 / 17.30 Chepstow

17.30

Good To Firm

Racing League 15 Handicap (For horses in the care of trainers registered to Racing League)

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 1m 0f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Racing League 15 Handicap (For horses in the care of trainers registered to Racing League)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.30
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 331163 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who represents last year's winning yard and won two in a row earlier this season (1m, good/good to firm); he may rediscover those progressive ways at some stage but needs to better his last two runs.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Newbury

Great Acclaim

10st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

7f specialist, not beaten far in Ascot's Victoria Cup (good) and Buckingham Palace Stakes (good to firm) in first half of this year; never able to challenge over same C&D last time; this is less competitive and he should be thereabouts.

9/2

9th

3

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Great Acclaim

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Merely mid-division behind Aalto in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket a fortnight ago but this C&D brings out the best in him, as evidenced by this season's close-up finishes in the Victoria Cup (good) and Buckingham Palace Stakes (good to firm); could be bang there now back at Ascot.

16/1

8th

4

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Great Acclaim

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Ran well, only a neck behind Elarak, in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot to maintain his solid record in headgear; good second in the Victoria Cup the time before; threatening to win a big prize; shortlisted.

6/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 534341 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Built upon her previous promise to win a six-runner Class 5 handicap over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; has a 7lb rise and tougher opposition to deal with today but this well-bred 3yo had 4l to spare last time and may well have more to offer; she's one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(10)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lady Flora

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders

7/1

4th

5

(1)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:22 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Flora

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Andrew Balding

Outsider of six for her comeback from almost six months off at Kempton three weeks ago, when shaping nicely; her best efforts have come over 1m, often under aggressive rides, and she'll likely have plenty of use made of her on her Tapeta debut.

6/1

1

(1)

12th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Lady Flora

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Andrew Balding

Absent since disappointing effort in a series final at Chepstow (1m) in August; steadily progressive otherwise in turf handicaps and has shown promise on AW; not written off.

9/2

15/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 5-0365 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
He hasn't been at his very best this year but has dropped down the weights and was a close fifth at Thirsk (1m, good) on Saturday when short of room close home; could be in the mix off the same mark here.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Austrian Theory

11st 1lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win to his name since June 2023 and he failed to justify favouritism in a similar event at Catterick (1m4f, good) last time, with the reopposing Star Start a place ahead of him second; however, his record in recent years suggests that going softer than good is ideal for him nowadays and this is the first time he's faced such conditions since a respectable reappearance off a much higher mark in the spring; considered.

5/1

3rd

1

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Austrian Theory

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win to his name since June 2023 and he has found it tough going so far in 2026; he has slipped a long way in the weights though and today's drop in class will help; not discounted.

9/2

5th

7

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Austrian Theory

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Won once each in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 but has not scored since and this season he's not at all been the force of old; wore cheekpieces on last two outings, with a respectable show on first occasion; the last of his three AW races was in 2024; unpersuasive.

25/1

Form: 080532 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
0-9 this year but he was a fine second in last Friday's Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm), where denied a clear run; able to run off a 3lb lower mark today and holds obviously strong claims.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(10)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has won five times on the July Course here, including two this year; 0-9 on this track but latest fifth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire was highly creditable; another who can't be discounted.

11/1

4th

8

(10)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has won five times on the July Course here, including two this year; 0-9 on this track but latest fifth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire was highly creditable; another who can't be discounted.

11/1

5th

23

(11)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

8st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has run well in this race previously and won two in a row on the other Newmarket course in July; however, he's finished no better than fifth across his last five outings and it's probably best to look elsewhere.

33/1

12/1

Form: -44672

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who ran his best race yet when upped to 7.5f at Chester (good) 12 days ago, making the running and finishing second; further improvement is possible, but necessary in this warm handicap.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rainwater

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

2-34 but only faded late after racing prominently at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and met trouble in running when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; 100-30) 12 days ago; on career-low mark and may be ready to take advantage.

5/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rainwater

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two wins from 33 starts; runner-up over this C&D in January and he shaped as if still in form when eighth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago, weakening late; returns to the AW with solid claims.

4/1

8th

16

(8)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Rainwater

10st 7lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Infrequent winner but he has run some good races in defeat over the winter, including when coming from a long way back to take second at Southwell (7f) for this rider in January; ran poorly at this meeting 12 months ago.

16/1

Form: -46831 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Back to his best when winning five-runner Class 4 handicap at Leicester (1m, good to firm) last Wednesday; faces a tougher assignment today under a 5lb penalty but he had plenty in hand last week and he won two in a row last season; entitled to respect.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

Youarenotforgiven

10st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Last five wins have come on the AW including when completing a hat-trick in the spring; has winning form on good to firm ground, but his last two efforts since returning to turf need improving upon.

14/1

6th

7

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:42 Nottingham

Youarenotforgiven

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tony Carroll

Was recording wins eight, nine and ten when rattling off an AW hat-trick this spring (1m-8.6f); the wheels came off when well-beaten over C&D 33 days ago, however, and this mark looks beyond him.

20/1

10th

6

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Youarenotforgiven

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Carroll

Resurgent 8yo who has rattled off a hat-trick on AW this spring including a clearcut win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; this is tougher off 9lb higher but he remains feasibly treated on his old form and is a five-time winner on turf; key player.

13/2

Form: 56-186 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
She could do with settling better but she's continued in pretty good form since winning on her reappearance at Leicester in May, and she was 3-3 here last season (all C&D, good/good to firm); interesting now back here.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

17:45 Hamilton

Azahara Palace

9st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

A fair 1m4f scorer for Hughie Morrison who showed winning hurdling form over the winter for her current yard; not out of things back in this sphere with a visor added.

10/1

8

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 2

14:55 Ayr

Azahara Palace

10st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

She's run reasonably well, albeit without seriously threatening, in her first two handicap hurdles (2m1f/2m, soft/good to soft); won five times on the Flat (at up to 1m4f) and she could have more to offer in this code, but it remains to be seen whether she'll stay this far.

20/1

7th

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Azahara Palace

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Five-time Flat winner (including on good ground) who won at Hexham (2m, heavy) in December on second hurdle start; 6l second of 14 behind improving winner on handicap hurdle debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) last month and could still be capable of better in this code in view of her Flat form.

16/1

Form: -86609 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Continues to drop down the weights and there were hints of encouragement at York in May, but he's been well beaten the next twice and remains winless since September 2021.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Carolus Magnus

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Prominent racer; made all to win at Musselburgh in June and he followed that with a solid second at Beverley three weeks ago; each-way shout.

13/2

2nd

1

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Carolus Magnus

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Off the mark for the season when winning by a neck at Musselburgh last time (7f, good); could go well again but bit disappointing in only previous run here.

7/2

Form: 282465 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Kept on for promising fifth of 16 at Galway (7f, yielding) last week on second start for this Irish yard; his six wins have come over 1m/1m2f (including fast ground) and he could play a leading role now back up to 1m.
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7th

3

(10)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Enough Already

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Wallis

Won three times here (1m/1m2f) before his spell in Ireland and showed the ability remains when third of ten over 1m2f at this course last month; only sixth back here again since, though.

16/1

9

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Four modest efforts for current stable this year; dropping down the weights but he has too much to prove for comfort.

50/1

9th

8

(13)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Has beaten a total of one rival in three outings for this yard; would be a surprise winner.

66/1

14/1

Form: 957110 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won at Haydock (1m, good to firm) in June and followed up at Chelmsford (1m, AW); well beaten at York since but was very awkward leaving the stalls and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Eagle Day

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Evans

Exposed 6yo who excels at Wolverhampton; only 1-20 on turf but he wasn't disgraced in a higher grade over 1m2f at Chester.

10/1

5th

10

(7)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Eagle Day

8st 13lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Exposed 6yo who excels at Wolverhampton where's he won five times and yet on turf he's 1-19; close fourth on his favourite patch 12 days ago and 4lb lower back on the grass, but he wouldn't be the percentage call on first visit here.

20/1

4th

7

(1)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Five-time course winner who failed to enhance a good record for Rossa Ryan when fluffing the start here a fortnight ago; has a competitive mark, though, and holds each-way claims under Pat Cosgrave.

12/1

Non-runners

Bennetot

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Payout
Exacta £68.40
Straight Forecast £53.94
Tricast £233.71
Trifecta £399.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dutch Decoy

The Times:

Lady Flora

TOPSPEED:

Great Acclaim

D Express:

Enough Already

Daily Record:

Rainwater

The Guardian:

Azahara Palace

Telegraph:

Lady Flora

The Star:

Lady Flora

POSTDATA:

Great Acclaim

RP RATINGS:

Dutch Decoy

Daily Mail:

Dutch Decoy

The Sun:

Dutch Decoy

Daily Mirror:

Enough Already