September 02 / 16.40 Chepstow

16.40

Good To Firm

AK Bets Chat To A Trader Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

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8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 696

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Modest form in three maiden/novice events but she's making her handicap debut at a low level and she's bred to do much better at some point; Rossa Ryan booked and she's one to consider.
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10th

2

(9)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Desert Footsteps

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Marcus Tregoning

Moderate in just three starts since her successful handicap debut at Chepstow (1m, good) in September last year; being a half-sister to two AW winners the main positive.

14/1

10th

4

(5)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:52 Bath

Desert Footsteps

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Made all at Chepstow (1m, good; handicap debut) last September; absent after flopping at Brighton the following month until she reappeared with big defeat back there one month ago; quite possibly needed that and she's not fully exposed, however; heed any market signals.

12/1

2nd
1 (3)
Imola

13/2

  • Place: £4.50

Form: -47437

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
She hasn't looked in front of the handicapper this year but her mark is easing and this is the weakest race she's contested; blinkers tried for the first time; chance.
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6th

10

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imola

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

Has scored twice over C&D this year; was denied her hat-trick (8.5f) last month after being hampered at the start and denied a clear run when looking to challenge; may be worth another chance.

9/2

Form: 575427

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner of a 7f nursery at Chelmsford in December (blinkered for the first time); best effort since when second over 7f here in July (good to soft); disappointed here last week though and returns to 1m with headgear left off.
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11th

5

(5)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Maverick Style

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

C&D winner in December off 1lb higher; patchy record this year but she's in a weak race and can't be discounted.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:40 Chepstow

Maverick Style

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Narrow winner of a 7f nursery at Chelmsford in December (blinkered for the first time); best effort since when second over 7f here in July (good to soft); disappointed here last week though and returns to 1m with headgear left off.

8/1

7th

9

(2)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:10 Chepstow

Maverick Style

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Twice in the frame over C&D this summer, more recently when clear second on good to soft ground; gets another chance off the same mark and features prominently in calculations.

7/2

Form: 090443

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly on her stable debut at Salisbury last month without quite matching her best efforts for William Haggas; the return of headgear (new cheekpieces) can help though and she's one for the shortlist.
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8th

11

(1)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hey Big Spender

9st 3lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

Seven-race maiden who made the frame but was safely held on first two starts for Ollie Sangster (1m2f/1m, turf); wore cheekpieces last time; blinkers are refitted for this AW debut; needs to find something extra.

7/1

4th

3

(4)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:40 Chepstow

Hey Big Spender

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

Didn't run badly on her stable debut at Salisbury last month without quite matching her best efforts for William Haggas; the return of headgear (new cheekpieces) can help though and she's one for the shortlist.

2/1

3rd

5

(6)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 6

16:00 Salisbury

Hey Big Spender

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

in touch with leaders, raced wide and took keen hold 5f out, headway 3f out, led 2f out, hung left over 1f out, headed and weakened 1f out

4/1

Form: 220412 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Poor form as a 2yo but he's found his level this year, runner-up twice in May (both 1m, soft) and finding further progress for faster ground the last twice, including a breakthrough win at Leicester; beaten a nose over 1m2f three weeks ago; big chance.
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11th

11

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

First Encounter

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John Gallagher

Both turf wins have been at 1m on good to firm; has won twice in blinkers on AW this year; although not in top form last twice, these conditions are ideal and could go well on this return to turf.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Won twice at this level earlier in the year, including C&D; finished behind Gloriola when fifth over C&D three weeks ago; should give a good account.

6/1

5th

3

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Serial hard-puller who won a 0-50 over C&D in the winter and has held his form well; not beaten far in handicaps on last two outings and may have needed it last time after a break; one to consider.

10/1

Form: 588110 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Two front-running 1m wins this summer; pressured for the lead when disappointing at Bath 47 days ago; might find it easier dominating this smaller field and he's not ruled out.
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4th

13

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Weston Court

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ronald Harris

He ran his best race for some time when second of five in a handicap over C&D (good to firm) last week; fair fourth at Bath on Wednesday but others appeal more for win purposes.

16/1

4th

7

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Weston Court

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ronald Harris

Has largely struggled since landing two wins (including C&D on firm) in the summer of 2024 but did take a step back in the right direction when second of five at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last Wednesday; claims if he can back that up.

5/1

2nd

5

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Weston Court

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ronald Harris

Has struggled since landing two wins in the summer of 2024; visor returns replacing the first-time blinkers worn last time.

25/1

50/1

Form: 0-0409

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor form in six starts, including one hurdle run; not easily recommended.
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7th

7

(6)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:40 Chepstow

Snow Eagle

8st 11lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Michael Blake

Poor form in six starts, including one hurdle run; not easily recommended.

50/1

9th

10

(9)

13th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Snow Eagle

8st 11lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Michael Blake

midfield, reminders over 4f out

50/1

11th

13

(11)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snow Eagle

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Blake

Very poor form in three turf starts and a hurdle; no appeal.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £61.50
Straight Forecast £65.93
Trifecta £275.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

First Encounter

POSTDATA:

Hey Big Spender

Telegraph:

Weston Court

The Star:

Desert Footsteps

NEWMARKET:

Imola

The Sun:

Hey Big Spender

Daily Mail:

Weston Court

RP RATINGS:

First Encounter

The Times:

First Encounter

The Guardian:

First Encounter

D Express:

First Encounter

Daily Mirror:

First Encounter

Daily Record:

First Encounter