August 08 / 18.30 Chepstow

18.30

Good To Firm

Racing League 17 Handicap (For horses in the care of trainers registered to Racing League)

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Racing League 17 Handicap (For horses in the care of trainers registered to Racing League)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 030650 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
He's had a mixed campaign but has shown spark on occasions and was stretched by 7f last time; now below last winning mark and he's not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

5

(1)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gisburn

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Few chances on AW but he ran well over C&D in November off 3lb higher; returned to winning ways in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow two weeks ago (6f, good to soft); respected despite a 4lb rise and his draw in stall 1.

10/1

1st

1

(4)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Gisburn

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hannon

He's had a mixed campaign but has shown spark on occasions and was stretched by 7f last time; now below last winning mark and he's not ruled out.

7/1

12th

3

(13)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Gisburn

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hannon

Much better known as a sprinter but has form over 7f; now 3lb lower than when placed at Goodwood (6f, heavy) in May and his more recent efforts were perfectly respectable; back up in trip with William Buick up; a possible.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 163215 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Hold-up 4yo who made it two wins for the season when scoring at Pontefract (6f, good) last month; came from a difficult position for fair fifth at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last Thursday and there can be optimism today's race will pan out more favourably; he's one to consider.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Havana Rum

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended 2025 in good form on AW; some solid efforts back on turf this year without suggesting he had much in hand of his mark; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

3rd

5

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:22 Epsom

Havana Rum

9st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Back to his best last year and his reappearance second of 13 at Pontefract (5f) in April sent his mark to new heights; hasn't matched that in three starts since but last time's fifth of ten from the widest stall at Chester (6f, also good to soft; not clear run) suggests this mark isn't beyond him; in the picture.

10/1

5th

7

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Havana Rum

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

His year started well when bustling up Saturday's Epsom "Dash" winner at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in April but his two runs last month didn't come close and he has the widest stall.

20/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 962450 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
0-13 since winning in July 2022 on his second start but he went very close off today's mark at Goodwood (6f, good) in June and 7f probably hasn't been ideal for him the last twice (tough assignment most recently); interesting contender now back down in distance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Eminency

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Kept fairly busy in the last 12 months and he supplemented a 6f Windsor win (good) in September by scoring over 7f at Yarmouth (good to soft) in October and at Chelmsford (AW) in December; has held his form with some solid efforts this spring and he could make a serious impact if this sets up for his closing style.

7/1

4th

15

(16)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Eminency

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Stuart Williams

Kept fairly busy in the last 12 months and he supplemented a 6f Windsor (good) win in September by scoring over 7f at Yarmouth (good to soft) in October and at Chelmsford (AW) in December; respectable efforts on both starts last month and Oisin Murphy takes over for the first time.

12/1

5th

5

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Eminency

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

He has turned in a string of good efforts since winning at Windsor last September; close second off this mark at Newcastle on New Year's Day (6f); no obvious reason why he wouldn't make another bold bid.

10/1

Form: 2-3325 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Not seen to best effect at tight Chester last time but had previously finished placed at Windsor (6f, good/good to firm) on her three other runs this season; won on sole previous course visit and has each-way claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(8)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:15 Windsor

Coup De Force

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Stuart Kittow

9-38, her latest success coming when beating three rivals off 2lb lower at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) in June; just as effective over this trip and was poorly drawn when well held at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last time; not dismissed.

6/1

10th

9

(13)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coup De Force

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Stuart Kittow

Ended 2024 in fine form, winning three AW handicaps between September and November; off the mark for 2025 when keeping on strongly to win an uncompetitive four-runner event at Salisbury last month; respectable third at Newmarket 13 days ago; drawn widest and likely vulnerable.

12/1

5

(2)

18th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Coup De Force

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Stuart Kittow

Three 6f AW wins last autumn and back on the scoresheet in four-runner handicap at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) last month; inconsistent this year and in a tougher race today, but she's nevertheless respected up 4lb.

15/2

Form: 212314 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has been better than ever this season, winning twice; another good run when fourth at Sandown a fortnight ago and her very healthy 5-18 record at Chepstow means she has to enter calculations.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Multiple course winner, the latest last September (6f, soft) off a 1lb lower mark; she has run some solid races in defeat this year but consistency has been an issue and others appeal more in today's field.

6/1

4th

6

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:37 Salisbury

Connies Rose

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Seven-time winner at Chepstow and finished a solid second, splitting subsequent winners, there last time; has form over this C&D and warrants respect up just 1lb.

9/4

2nd

2

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

Seven-time course winner (4-12 over this trip); has been running over 7f of late but should be all right with the return to 5f and is back at the right sort of level off her last winning mark; enters calculations.

7/1

Form: 352711 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Returned to form when winning in a first-time hood (retained since) at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) in June and followed up at Salisbury (6f, good) last month; up in grade here (from Class 6s) and had just a nose to spare last time, but she's up just 2lb and this in-form filly has to be respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Alpine Girl

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won this last year off 7lb lower, when rank outsider in a small field; possible she didn't take to Ripon last time, after a career-best effort at Pontefract, but she's often done for early pace over this trip and needs to get it bang on off this mark.

7/1

7th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Ripon

Alpine Girl

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Good record on turf for new yard, winning cosily at Pontefract 18 days ago (5f, good); a 5lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

4/1

1st

4

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

Alpine Girl

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Five-time turf winner; only 2lb higher than for her Redcar win last summer (6f, good to firm) and her two AW runs this year aren't the ones to judge her on (blindfold slow to be removed last time); leading contender.

9/1

11/1

Form: 966513 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Snapped a long losing sequence at Ripon (6f, good to soft) last month, beating a runner-up who went on to win his next two, and he very much shaped when third of six at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) last time as though this step back up to 6f would be a firm plus; could play a leading role.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Gis A Sub

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

On a losing run but he wasn't best drawn when seventh of 11 in 6f Pontefract handicap 43 days ago; he needs considering off a handy-looking mark.

11/2

7th

1

(13)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Gis A Sub

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Has a poor strike-rate but went close at Ripon last weekend and holds a fighting chance in this grade; gained sole handicap win off 5lb higher.

7/2

2nd

6

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:38 Ripon

Gis A Sub

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up in the Group 2 Gimcrack Stakes as a 2yo; nothing like so good now but that wasn't a barrier to success in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 7lb lower this time around and he didn't run badly at Thirsk 17 days ago; headgear left off today.

7/1

Form: 2401-9 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
5yo who is lightly raced for her age and won twice last year (6f/5f, good to firm/good); well beaten at Haydock in June on sole run this season but may have needed that outing and is not written off today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(3)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Dolly Gray

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Has a good low draw and she's 3lb lower than when winning at Sandown last September; however, she's failed to beat a rival on her three outings this year and a major turnaround is needed in a first-time tongue-tie.

33/1

7th

4

(6)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:40 Nottingham

Dolly Gray

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: David Loughnane

started quickly, led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

20/1

8th

4

(10)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Dolly Gray

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David Loughnane

5yo who is lightly raced for her age and won twice last year (6f/5f, good to firm/good); well beaten at Haydock in June on sole run this season but may have needed that outing and is not written off today.

20/1

Non-runners

Ingra Tor, Muscika

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.50
Straight Forecast £18.83
Tricast £46.03
Trifecta £67.60

Selections

The Times:

Alpine Girl

The Guardian:

Muscika

SPOTLIGHT:

Havana Rum

POSTDATA:

Ingra Tor

TOPSPEED:

Dolly Gray

Daily Mail:

Eminency

The Sun:

Gisburn

RP RATINGS:

Havana Rum

Telegraph:

Alpine Girl

The Star:

Alpine Girl

D Express:

Ingra Tor

Daily Mirror:

Muscika

Daily Record:

Muscika