August 26 / 15.00 Chepstow

15.00

Good To Soft

Choose Solar With The Eco Scheme Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Band D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3402
  • 0m 7f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Choose Solar With The Eco Scheme Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Band D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 42

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Make Believe who built on his debut fourth when second of 12 in 7f Chelmsford maiden 20 days ago; one for the shortlist.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:48 Uttoxeter

Louie The Legend

11st 3lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Dylan Cunha

Dual Flat winner whose best hurdling effort came with the switch to handicaps when third at Southwell (2m, good) in May, but he failed to match that form when well backed at Warwick nine days later; latest Flat run is best overlooked and he has claims if reproducing the Southwell effort.

8/1

9th

2

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Louie The Legend

11st 0lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Well below market expectations over hurdles last time (potential stamina issues but has never been the most consistent) and returns to the Flat on a handy mark; course winner as a 2yo (good to soft) and he's considered under Fletcher Yarham.

6/1

6th

3

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Louie The Legend

11st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Dylan Cunha

Dual Flat winner; ran his best race in this sphere when third of ten finishers at Southwell (2m, good) nine days ago on his handicap debut; has scope to improve further and should run well.

4/1

33/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,000gns yearling; Ardad colt is a half-brother to three winners, including Master Richard (7f/1m; RPR 98) and Move On In (11.6f; RPR 87); dam, 7f AW winner (RPR 76), is a half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Argentero; considered newcomer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Dapper Gee Gee

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Landed his third win at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) last month and ran up to that form when runner-up back there (soft) six days ago; still on a workable mark and holds claims.

7/2

2nd

9

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:53 Chepstow

Dapper Gee Gee

8st 11lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Gained a second C&D victory when getting up late in 11-runner handicap last month; up 2lb but that form is working out well so he must enter calculations.

9/2

1st

5

(8)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Dapper Gee Gee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Better than ever when readily seeing off 11 rivals at Southwell (7f) under Gina Mangan in January; never involved over 1m at Doncaster next time but shaped as if still in form when fourth back at Southwell (7f) 23 days ago.

6/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 32 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Highland Reel has shaped well to be placed on both his starts in 6f/7f maidens at Chelmsford, collared only late on when runner-up on latter occasion; has more to offer; big shout.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:20 Brighton

Dalmally

9st 12lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Pattinson

Sole success came here in 1m maiden in 2024 when trained by Hughie Morrison; has been below his best for current yard this year and although his mark continues to fall he doesn't look a betting proposition at present.

25/1

6th

3

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Dalmally

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Pattinson

Won a 2yo course maiden (good to soft) in 2024 but flopped on his return visit when favourite for a handicap (also 1m, good to firm; first-time blinkers) last September; left Hughie Morrison after another lesser effort and that pattern has continued in three starts for this yard; hopes probably pinned on this drop back in trip.

25/1

Form: 66422 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden who came clear of the rest when a good second of eight in 7f Epsom nursery ten days ago; must enter calculations back in maiden company.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(5)

29th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Epsom

Enchanted Eye

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Consistent juvenile who has performed with credit in all three nursery runs, second to Pietro over C&D last month; 4lb better off with that rival and his dam was effective on soft; should run his race again.

7/2

3rd

1

(7)

11th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Enchanted Eye

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

midfield, in touch with leaders after 3f, headway and went second over 1f out, hung left and lost second inside final furlong, soon no extra

13/2

4th

6

(9)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:00 Chepstow

Enchanted Eye

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Fair maiden who came clear of the rest when a good second of eight in 7f Epsom nursery ten days ago; must enter calculations back in maiden company.

5/2

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1, showed some ability when sixth of nine in 7f Kempton maiden on his debut two weeks ago; needs to build on it now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

1

(3)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Obsidian Dream

10st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Turf maiden winner who showed spark as recently as January (AW) and he's dropped down the weights; however, he's struggled on grass on his last two starts and a major turnaround is needed in first-time blinkers.

16/1

14th

15

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Obsidian Dream

8st 6lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: J S Moore

On a competitive mark on his best form and he's effective on soft ground; this lightly raced 4yo might have needed the run at Bath 16 days ago following a break but he's inconsistent and others are more compelling.

33/1

5th

1

(4)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:30 Bath

Obsidian Dream

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

C&D winner as a 2yo; stood little racing since 2024 but there were more promising signs at Lingfield (7f, AW) when last seen in January; others look stronger.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
28,000euros foal, £30,000 yearling, £18,000 2yo; Kodiac gelding; dam, unplaced from 6f-1m5f (RPR 51), is a half-sister to winners Mudaarab (1m2f/1m3f) and Ex Cetera (Japanese 6f-1m), out of French 1m 2yo Group 3 winner; market can prove a good guide.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:43 Nottingham

Everyoneknowsadave

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jessica Macey

Has gained all of his three wins on the AW but is knocking on the door for his first turf win; placed on his last two runs, latest when runner-up at Leicester (1m2f, good) last month; claims.

11/4

2nd

5

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Everyoneknowsadave

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

All three wins have been on the AW but has been placed on turf on three occasions, including when running on for third at Pontefract (1m2f, good) 11 days ago; makes appeal.

13/2

3rd

3

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Everyoneknowsadave

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Jessica Macey

Three-time AW winner who has rather stagnated in that sphere in 2026; record of 0-8 on turf but he was placed off higher marks in last two attempts; each-way possibilities, provided he's back in similar form.

8/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000gns foal; dam, placed over 1m (RPR 56), is a half-sister to useful 1m2f winner Rex Bell, out of 7f winning sister to 2yo Group 1 winners Sequoyah (dam of 2,000 Guineas winner Henrythenavigator); betting can prove an accurate indicator for this son of Earthlight on his first run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(5)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 21y

Class 5

15:35 Yarmouth

Phoebus

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Stuart Williams

took keen hold, in rear

14/1

7th

12

(16)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:00 Chepstow

Phoebus

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Williams

45,000gns foal; dam, placed over 1m (RPR 56), is a half-sister to useful 1m2f winner Rex Bell, out of 7f winning sister to 2yo Group 1 winners Sequoyah (dam of 2,000 Guineas winner Henrythenavigator); betting can prove an accurate indicator for this son of Earthlight on his first run.

20/1

Form: 65

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on her debut sixth when fifth of seven in 7.5f Lingfield novice 16 days ago; may do better still so is no forlorn hope.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newmarket (July)

Vilaine Verlaine

9st 9lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

Dual 1m2f AW winner in 2024; upped from 1m4f to 2m under Alicia Perkins on Kempton AW 16 days ago and gave a positive response, as she travelled smoothly in rear but met some traffic before running on into second of eight; has some turf form (not this year) and could have more to offer as a stayer.

3/1

2nd

3

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:08 Kempton (AW)

Vilaine Verlaine

9st 10lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

1m2f Polytrack winner; takes a big step up in trip for this and will certainly have stamina to prove, even if shrugging off an inauspicious start to the campaign.

16/1

13th

11

(15)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Vilaine Verlaine

9st 5lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

Dual 1m2f winner on AW late as 2yo and runner-up in that sphere last May, but turf record is 0-9 and most turf form makes her opposable.

33/1

Form: 05

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ribchester colt who hinted at promise when fifth in 7f Newmarket seller 17 days ago; needs to take another step forward though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(10)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Kings Square

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: D J Jeffreys

Finished behind a couple of these rivals at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) latest, his handicap debut; 3lb drop will help; cheekpieces go on but more is needed.

25/1

11th

11

(10)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Kings Square

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: D J Jeffreys

Finished behind a couple of these rivals at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) latest, his handicap debut; 3lb drop will help; cheekpieces go on but more is needed.

25/1

8th

10

(5)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

11:00 Southwell (AW)

Kings Square

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: D J Jeffreys

Hinted at promise when fifth of seven in a Newmarket seller (7f, good) in August, but well held either side; makes his nursery/AW debut after four months off having been gelded; probably only of interest if backed.

20/1

Form:

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1, last of 11 in novice at Haydock (7f, good to firm) on his debut 17 days ago; significantly more is required.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(1)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Pacific Man

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

0-6; finished fourth at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) and Leicester (1m2f, good) on his first two starts following a gelding operation but he was disappointing in a classified event at Ffos Las 20 days ago; returns to AW with bounce-back needed.

20/1

10

(8)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ffos Las

Pacific Man

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Lightly raced sort who posted his best effort when fourth of ten in 1m2f handicap at Leicester 30 days ago; he may do better still and merits serious consideration at these weights.

11/2

4th

12

(8)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Leicester

Pacific Man

8st 13lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Showed more on handicap/seasonal debut at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW; first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces) 62 days ago; steps up in trip and returns to turf with better still needed.

14/1

14/1

Form: 54

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Havana Gold gelding left his debut fifth behind when fourth of 12 in 7f maiden at Chelmsford 20 days ago, despite coming wide entering the straight; he's open to further progress so is in the mix.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(11)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cuban Star

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

slowly into stride, in rear

20/1

11th

2

(8)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:00 Chepstow

Cuban Star

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jack Jones

Havana Gold gelding left his debut fifth behind when fourth of 12 in 7f maiden at Chelmsford 20 days ago, despite coming wide entering the straight; he's open to further progress so is in the mix.

14/1

2

(5)

6th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Cuban Star

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Jones

Only a modest fifth at Chepstow but seemed green and perhaps found the 6f trip too sharp; made late headway and looks open to improvement over this longer trip with the experience under his belt.

16/1

12th
15 (14)
Talk Time

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
12-1, never-dangerous seventh of nine in maiden on Bath debut (5.5f, good to firm) nine days ago; needs this big step up in trip to spark improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

10

(11)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Talk Time

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: J S Moore

bit short of room soon after start

25/1

9th

7

(9)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Talk Time

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Didn't show enough in his two turf races (5.7f/7f) to warrant serious consideration on this AW debut.

100/1

12th

15

(14)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:00 Chepstow

Talk Time

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

12-1, never-dangerous seventh of nine in maiden on Bath debut (5.5f, good to firm) nine days ago; needs this big step up in trip to spark improvement.

33/1

Form: 09

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has cut little ice in 7f Chelmsford maiden and 1m Kempton novice of late; blinkers are reached for now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(7)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:20 Yarmouth

Dont Get Caught

8st 8lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Amy Murphy

No significant promise in three qualifying races last month (7f-1m; blinkers added last time); 9lb out of the weights on nursery debut.

25/1

13th

5

(12)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:00 Chepstow

Dont Get Caught

9st 7lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Amy Murphy

Has cut little ice in 7f Chelmsford maiden and 1m Kempton novice of late; blinkers are reached for now.

66/1

9th

6

(1)

20th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Dont Get Caught

9st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

midfield, outpaced and struggling from over 4f out

33/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rumble Inthejungle colt whose dam, an unraced sister to winners Czabo (1m Group 3) and Billy Ray (useful 1m4f/1m6f), is out of Listed-placed 1m 2yo winner; possibilities on his debut, especially if the market vibes are positive.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(2)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Banksman

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

2-2 at this level with both wins coming for Jack Channon around this time last year; has not set the world alight in eight starts under both codes since joining this yard but he didn't run too badly in a 0-55 handicap here (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago; interesting back in this company.

3/1

7th

5

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Banksman

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Sheena West

Finished second both previous starts over C&D and also won two classified events when trained by Jack Channon; well beaten in two starts on the Flat since joining this stable, however, and was pulled up over hurdles 40 days ago; others preferred.

20/1

66/1

Form:

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
28-1, last of 12 in 7f maiden at Chelmsford on his first run 20 days ago; lots more is needed from this son of Elzaam.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

13

(2)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:00 Chepstow

Silver Puca

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

28-1, last of 12 in 7f maiden at Chelmsford on his first run 20 days ago; lots more is needed from this son of Elzaam.

66/1

10

(11)

6th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Silver Puca

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

5,000euros foal, 10,000euros yearling; by Elzaam and the first foal of a lightly raced half-sister to very useful 6f-1m2f winner Mjjack; one of two newcomers for this yard; market instructive.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Saleet (6f; RPR 68) and Maysel (Spanish 1m 2yo); dam, French 10.5f winner, is a half-sister to French 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Sans Equivoque; this Time Test gelding warrants respect on his first start.
Place /
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

11

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Warwick

Spuddling

11st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Kathy Turner

Gained only Flat win in basement-grade classified race; made pretty good start to hurdling career when third at Fontwell (2m1f, good) in September but was soundly beaten there last month and others look stronger.

16/1

3rd

11

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Warwick

Spuddling

11st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Kathy Turner

Gained only Flat win in basement-grade classified race; made pretty good start to hurdling career when third at Fontwell (2m1f, good) in September but was soundly beaten there last month and others look stronger.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £110.60
Straight Forecast £88.28
Trifecta £541.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dalmally

RP RATINGS:

Enchanted Eye

NEWMARKET:

Louie The Legend

WEST COUNTRY:

Spuddling

The Star:

Louie The Legend

The Times:

Dalmally

The Guardian:

Dalmally

Daily Mail:

Dalmally

Daily Mirror:

Dalmally

The Sun:

Dalmally

Daily Record:

Dalmally

POSTDATA:

Enchanted Eye

Telegraph:

Enchanted Eye

D Express:

Enchanted Eye