August 08 / 18.00 Chepstow

18.00

Good To Firm

Racing League 16 Handicap (For horses in the care of trainers registered to Racing League)

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 0m 7f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Racing League 16 Handicap (For horses in the care of trainers registered to Racing League)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 3-3371 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at the seventh attempt when dropped back in trip at Sandown (7f, good) a fortnight ago; this 3yo could have more to offer at today's distance and can give another good account up just 3lb.
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1st

4

(8)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:00 Chepstow

Von Baer

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Brian Meehan

Got off the mark at the seventh attempt when dropped back in trip at Sandown (7f, good) a fortnight ago; this 3yo could have more to offer at today's distance and can give another good account up just 3lb.

13/2

1st

1

(8)

26th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Sandown

Von Baer

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Brian Meehan

Six-race maiden; progressive form last term but has moved in the opposite direction this season and latest start (1m2f here; soft ground no excuse) was easily his worst, having been gelded; plenty to prove, even though there's also a fair bit to suggest this drop back in trip will help.

7/1

7th

4

(2)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:12 Sandown

Von Baer

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

Five-race maiden; progressive run of form came to an abrupt end at Haydock (1m, soft) ten weeks ago; now moves up further in trip, having been gelded; something to prove.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 611493 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row in the spring (6f/7f, AW/good) and back on song when third of 13 at Newmarket (7f, good) last time; might not be far away.
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7th

1

(4)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Leicester

Brunel Nation

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Winless since 2024 and he beat only two home in a 7f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

7/1

7th

5

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Brunel Nation

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

He has run just once at this track and it resulted in his best performance for some time, finishing a neck second over this trip in January; not so good at Kempton last month but he drops back down in class today.

9/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 435-12

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Made stable/handicap debut at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago after an absence and won comfortably; 2l second of five under penalty at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) four days later but she may be able to settle better in this bigger field and this unexposed 3yo retains potential.
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6th

5

(4)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Etoile DAlexandre

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Looked one to follow when an impressive winner of a fillies' handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) on her stable debut in July; beaten over 7f on her next two starts and then never featured dropped to 5f at Windsor seven weeks ago; not discounted back at this trip.

8/1

10th

10

(4)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Etoile DAlexandre

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

slowly away, took keen hold, towards rear

6/1

3rd

8

(11)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:00 Chepstow

Etoile DAlexandre

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Made stable/handicap debut at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago after an absence and won comfortably; 2l second of five under penalty at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) four days later but she may be able to settle better in this bigger field and this unexposed 3yo retains potential.

6/1

12/1

Form: 935442 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Ayr last year and she was a close second there (7f, good) ten days ago; up in grade today but holds each-way possibilities.
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1st

3

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

9st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Hamilton (1m3f, good) on May 3 and again had plenty in hand when following up at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) last week, when switched to front-running tactics; this thriving 8yo has strong claims under 4lb penalty.

6/5

1st

5

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Alpine Sierra

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

2.25l behind Spirit Catcher here last month (1m1f, good) and he is 2lb worse off with that rival today; did win well at Hamilton (1m3f, good) 18 days ago, however, and likely to be in the thick of it again.

9/4

1st

8

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Alpine Sierra

8st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Runner-up three consecutive times on Tapeta in March (1m-1m2f) and returned to turf with pretty good third at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) on Wednesday; should be fine over this longer trip; probably won't be far away.

15/8

8/1

Form: 227447 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who has shown promise and is dropping down the weights; however, he didn't settle and was well beaten at Sandown a fortnight ago (1m, good; previous turf runs on soft ground); something to prove after that.
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6th

7

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Three AW wins, the latest over C&D in December; went through a quiet spell since his most recent 7f run here (in January) but fared better back over C&D in May when going close off a reduced mark; bang there.

7/1

2nd

6

(6)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 5lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Not at his best of late, but has dropped 8lb lower than when successful over C&D in January; needs a resurgence, but is too well handicapped to ignore.

20/1

7th

3

(3)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

13:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Kept on well to score over 7f here (10-1; from 5lb higher) in December; form has dipped since February, slowly away, failing to beat a single rival at Newcastle (1m) just over a fortnight ago; needs to rediscover a spark.

12/1

8/1

Form: -35039 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Below par when mid-division behind Craven at York a fortnight ago but he's run some promising races for his new yard this season, including over 7f and on fast ground, and he's not ruled out.
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1st

3

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Leadenhall

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

6lb lower than when winning at Haydock last summer (1m, good to firm); two creditable runs in defeat this season and he now drops in class.

3/1

7th

14

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Leadenhall

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2025 in poor form but he built up a head of steam to take a late fourth on his recent Pontefract return (1m, good); now 4lb lower than his Haydock win (1m, good to firm) last August so weighted to be competitive.

9/1

12

(11)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Leadenhall

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Now 4lb lower than for his win at Haydock (1m, good to firm) last summer and he wasn't beaten far on his reappearance at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago; should get a decent tow into this race and has claims if he can build on that last run.

7/1

7th
9 (5)
Lahab

12/1

Form: 053777 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Headstrong 4yo who has run some fair races this year and has dropped to another career-low mark; didn't run badly when seventh of 12 at Chester on recent stable debut but needs to raise his game this evening.
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8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lahab

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Wigham

reared start and slowly away, took keen hold, in rear, pulled up over 3f out

9/2

8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lahab

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Wigham

reared start and lost many lengths start, always behind

9/2

11/2

Form: 824211 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Her Chepstow form figures now read 1211 following two C&D wins last month (good to soft/good to firm); hit with 10lb rise for last time but had nearly 5l to spare and this improving filly is firmly in calculations.
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8

(10)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Believe You Me

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Heather Main

Consistent spell over 7f featured an Epsom win in July; well held on penultimate start, though, and never got into it over 1m at Brighton on latest (patchy record over 1m); good chance if back to her peak.

8/1

8

(10)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Believe You Me

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Heather Main

Consistent spell over 7f featured an Epsom win in July; well held on penultimate start, though, and never got into it over 1m at Brighton on latest (patchy record over 1m); good chance if back to her peak.

8/1

3

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Believe You Me

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Consistent spell featured an Epsom win in July; well held in competitive Class 4 last time but this looks an easier task.

14/1

Form: -79274 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who went very close at Kempton (1m, AW) in June and is 1lb lower here; ran pretty well when fourth of seven at Leicester (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago but needs to build on that effort today.
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7th

8

(4)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Get The Music On

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Clive Cox

All three AW starts have come on the Kempton Polytrack, winning a 7f novice last November and going very close in two 1m handicaps this year, the latest when beaten a short head and a nose into third of 12 last month; only 1lb higher and major player if as effective on Tapeta.

6/1

3rd

9

(4)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Get The Music On

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

Two course runs have yielded a novice win (7f) and a close second in a fillies' handicap (1m) in June; less good on turf since but she's feasibly weighted if the return to this track perks her up.

8/1

9th

7

(6)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:00 Chepstow

Get The Music On

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Clive Cox

Lightly raced 3yo who went very close at Kempton (1m, AW) in June and is 1lb lower here; ran pretty well when fourth of seven at Leicester (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago but needs to build on that effort today.

12/1

OUR TIP
10th
1 (10)
Craven

9/1

Form: 8-9301 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent this year but he won in a big field at York (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and a 3lb rise may not be enough to stop him if he can reproduce that latest form.
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21th

16

(17)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Craven

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Two best runs last season were over this C&D, finishing third to Riot in May before winning over C&D in July; mainly modest efforts since; lacks a recent run.

33/1

21th

16

(17)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Craven

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Two best runs last season were over this C&D, finishing third to Riot in May before winning over C&D in July; mainly modest efforts since; lacks a recent run.

33/1

10th

8

(10)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:55 York

Craven

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Dual fast-ground winner, including over this C&D in July; however, nowhere near that level since and easy enough to take on once again.

33/1

15/2

Form: -88728 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Went close at Newbury (1m, good) last month on second handicap start; rather underwhelming at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) six days later but perhaps that run came too soon; this 3yo remains of interest.
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5

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:33 Worcester

Brindley

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

Overall record of 0-16 but he's fairly useful on the Flat and has shown some promise over hurdles, including when second at Southwell (2m, good) two weeks ago; this is a deeper race but he's been dropped another 2lb and is not ruled out.

11/4

2nd

4

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell

Brindley

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

Useful on the Flat but beaten 26l and 16l in two handicaps over hurdles, the latest on good ground here; has to step up but that's realistic.

4/1

3rd

3

12th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

Brindley

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

prominent

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.10
Straight Forecast £29.28
Tricast £132.88
Trifecta £154.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Etoile d'Alexandre

SPOTLIGHT:

Believe You Me

POSTDATA:

Lahab

D Express:

Get The Music On

Telegraph:

Brunel Nation

TOPSPEED:

Leadenhall

Daily Mirror:

Etoile d'Alexandre

The Star:

Etoile d'Alexandre

Daily Record:

Etoile d'Alexandre

The Times:

Believe You Me

Daily Mail:

Believe You Me

The Guardian:

Lahab