October 29 / 14.00 Chepstow

14.00

Soft

Cambria Consulting – Civil And Structural Engineers Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 0f 11y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Cambria Consulting – Civil And Structural Engineers Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 9081- D

Last run: 235 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Always in rear in his three qualifying races towards end of last year but raced much closer to the pace and displayed considerable improvement to score in first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut at Exeter (2m, soft) in May; not seen again since but has plenty of scope for further progress.
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8

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 3

15:02 Wincanton

Loverdose

11st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Disappointed at Newbury in late November but that was his first blip in handicaps, having previously posted form figures of 1121122 (from 2m to 2m4f; unraced over further); has got himself high in the weights but if back on song he'd have each-way claims if staying the trip.

14/1

2nd

12

1st Mar 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

16:15 Newbury

Loverdose

11st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

prominent

7/2

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 54/24- BF

Last run: 341 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Came second in this race on handicap debut a year ago (good to soft; form worked out well) and also ran well when upped to 2m4f the following month; returns from a layoff today but could still have potential; interesting.
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9th

4

14th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:50 Newton Abbot

Ventara

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Off since November but had been out for even longer before his near miss at Chepstow the month before (2m, soft); went off odds-on favourite to defy this mark on chase debut next time (2m2f, good to soft) and was going okay when clouting three out; much respected.

9/2

9th

4

14th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:50 Newton Abbot

Ventara

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Off since November but had been out for even longer before his near miss at Chepstow the month before (2m, soft); went off odds-on favourite to defy this mark on chase debut next time (2m2f, good to soft) and was going okay when clouting three out; much respected.

9/2

6th

5

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 40y

Class 5

15:10 Taunton

Ventara

11st 9lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

disputed lead, pressed leader before 2nd

100/30

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 57606- CD

Last run: 193 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won C&D (soft) junior hurdle in spring 2023 but was very disappointing during five-race campaign last season; had wind op in April and is not written off just yet but needs to turn over a new leaf.
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5th

2

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

17:40 Exeter

Imperial Jade

12st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Triple winner over hurdles at up to 2m3f and goes well on a sound surface; 2lb lower than when last winning at Huntingdon 13 months ago; well below that level over fences/hurdles this season and down the field in 1m3f AW novice event in January when last seen; handy mark if revived.

12/1

8th

8

(6)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

14:38 Kempton (AW)

Imperial Jade

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Charlie Longsdon

Three-time winner over hurdles, but has lost her way over jumps; plenty to prove on belated Flat debut.

33/1

Form: 4F46-

Last run: 199 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Showed only minor promise in four juvenile hurdles last season but improvement is possible in handicaps this term and he's worth a glance in the betting; hooded for first time.
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11

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:07 Chepstow

Lord Of All Saints

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

He was completing a hat-trick last season when beating Marlacoo at Sandown (2m4f, soft; effective on good to soft); however, there's been no sign of that form this campaign and his usual hood is removed.

33/1

7th

3

18th Feb 2026

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

17:05 Ludlow

Lord Of All Saints

11st 9lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

Won three in a row last season (2m3f-2m4f, good to soft/soft); scoped dirty after final race last term and, although not disgraced on reappearance, he ran poorly at Warwick on latest start; off ten weeks and needs a revival.

14/1

14/1

Form: 853/4-

Last run: 530 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful on the Flat a few years ago and still lightly raced over hurdles but absent since finishing fourth in Fontwell handicap (2m1f, good) in May 2023 and current ability is tricky to gauge.
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1st

5

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Dickens

11st 5lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

In a consistent run of form when last seen in November, mostly hooded but also in just a tongue-tie last time; this mark is very manageable but he does lack a recent run.

13/2

1

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Dickens

11st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Has been in fine fettle since joining current yard in the summer with four wins in handicaps; incurs 12lb penalty here partially offset by Luke Scott's 3lb claim; should be hard to beat at this level.

Evs

1

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Dickens

11st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Has been in fine fettle since joining current yard in the summer with four wins in handicaps; incurs 12lb penalty here partially offset by Luke Scott's 3lb claim; should be hard to beat at this level.

Evs

Form: 0768-4 BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Hung right in home straight and was unable to justify favouritism when fourth on seasonal/handicap debut at Bangor (2m, good) last month but that form has worked out well, and he could still have a bigger run in him.
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7

20th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:20 Warwick

Pillar Rock

11st 1lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Had few chances and although he hasn't looked ahead of his mark in two handicap hurdles he has shaped promisingly while looking the type to improve with racing; likely candidate now switched to fences.

9/2

7

20th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:20 Warwick

Pillar Rock

11st 1lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Had few chances and although he hasn't looked ahead of his mark in two handicap hurdles he has shaped promisingly while looking the type to improve with racing; likely candidate now switched to fences.

9/2

6th

13

29th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 5

14:00 Chepstow

Pillar Rock

10st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Hung right in home straight and was unable to justify favouritism when fourth on seasonal/handicap debut at Bangor (2m, good) last month but that form has worked out well, and he could still have a bigger run in him.

4/1

Form: 668-11 D

Last run: 133 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on handicap debut in February but displayed significant improvement to win twice at start of this season (2m, good to soft/good); 133-day break might have checked her momentum but further progress is possible.
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7

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 103y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Come On Nia

11st 10lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Andrew J Martin

Won twice over about 2m in early part of last season (good to soft/good) and gave very good account when fifth in Grade 2 mares' novices' handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good) in March; eased in grade; a possible.

14/1

7

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 103y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Come On Nia

11st 10lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Andrew J Martin

Won twice over about 2m in early part of last season (good to soft/good) and gave very good account when fifth in Grade 2 mares' novices' handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good) in March; eased in grade; a possible.

14/1

5

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:07 Chepstow

Come On Nia

11st 5lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Andrew J Martin

Won twice over about 2m in early part of this season and gave very good account when fifth in Grade 2 mares' novices' handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good) last month; eased in grade; respected.

10/1

Form: 7-6642

Last run: 107 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Safely held in two handicap hurdles in early part of this season but ran well when second in Strastford maiden (2m, good) in July and won't be far away if in similar form again here.
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1st

1

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 16y

Class 5

14:18 Chepstow

Timeforarum

12st 0lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Brian Eckley

Has run well on good/good to soft but reportedly benefited from switch to heavy ground when bouncing back to form to win by 7l at Ffos Las last month; subsequent 5lb rise is not excessive but it's hard to predict whether he'll be in the right mood again.

7/2

1st

3

20th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:52 Ffos Las

Timeforarum

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Brian Eckley

Back to within 1lb of the mark for December 2024's Hereford win (2m, good to soft), and only one of just three starts since has been over this short a trip; possibilities if sharp enough after five months out.

16/1

5

15th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Worcester

Timeforarum

11st 8lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Brian Eckley

Ended 2024 with narrow win at Hereford (2m, good to soft) and returned from break with two fairly good runs at Stratford (2m2f/2m) this summer; needs to find extra here but is unexposed over the trip.

20/1

Form: 978

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Five-time Flat winner; has regressed in that sphere and was soundly beaten at big odds in three recent maiden/novice hurdles but has a lowly mark for this handicap hurdle debut and is worth a check in the betting.
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11

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:35 Hereford

Eagle Court

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Quite useful on the Flat in his prime but has not shown a great deal in his five hurdling starts since September; beaten about 23l when fifth of sixth here (2m, good) a fortnight ago; tries a new trip today.

33/1

11

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:35 Hereford

Eagle Court

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Quite useful on the Flat in his prime but has not shown a great deal in his five hurdling starts since September; beaten about 23l when fifth of sixth here (2m, good) a fortnight ago; tries a new trip today.

33/1

5th

7

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:35 Hereford

Eagle Court

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Michael Blake

in rear, some headway 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon no impression

20/1

Form: -67195 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with ready win at Worcester (2m, good) in July but has quickly gone off the boil again since and can't be supported with much confidence; tongue-tie refitted.
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6

(10)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:13 Salisbury

Afta Party

10st 10lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Mark Gillard

Struggling over hurdles last winter and lots to prove returned to the Flat after a break; 1m winner in October 2022.

50/1

Form: 9756-0

Last run: 164 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Placed on hurdle debut in France last September but did not show a great deal on his five British starts for David Pipe last season, the last twice in handicaps; makes debut for latest new stable with a lot to prove.
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10th

4

(1)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kauto Kawai

9st 5lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Michael Blake

Regressive over hurdles, tailed off in both runs for new yard this autumn; not an obvious winner now his attentions are switched to the Flat.

50/1

10th

4

(1)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kauto Kawai

9st 5lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Michael Blake

midfield, weakened over 1f out

50/1

7th

4

21st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:58 Wincanton

Kauto Kawai

11st 4lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Runner-up on debut in France in September 2023 but he's struggled to get competitive in Britain, including in handicaps on last three starts.

33/1

25/1

Form: P-6839 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner for Adam West in 2023 and signed off for him with pretty good third at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July; very inconsistent, though, and posed no threat for this stable at Exeter recently.
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7

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Baikal

11st 7lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Three hurdle wins this season, most recently when given a nicely judged Joe Anderson ride from off the pace over C&D (good) 12 days ago; 4lb rise is not excessive but the ground may have turn against him now.

4/1

7

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Baikal

11st 7lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Three hurdle wins this season, most recently when given a nicely judged Joe Anderson ride from off the pace over C&D (good) 12 days ago; 4lb rise is not excessive but the ground may have turn against him now.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 32-27

Last run: 125 days

W: 11st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
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3rd

2

29th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Wetherby

Glimpse Of Glory

11st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

First foal; dam useful 2m2f-2m4f chase winner, half-sister to high-class hurdle/chase winner Dynaste; represents in-form, southern stable and could play a leading role on debut, especially if strong in the betting.

13/2

Form: 09F-2P

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Belied 50-1 odds when second to dual subsequent winner on stable/handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July and had excuse when pulled up last month (irregular heartbeat); can make presence felt if all is well here.
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8th

2

18th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 5

14:40 Leicester

Cotoneaster

11st 12lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

took keen hold, led, hit 3rd, joined 3 out, headed before 2 out, soon weakened

14/1

8th

2

18th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 5

14:40 Leicester

Cotoneaster

11st 12lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

took keen hold, led, hit 3rd, joined 3 out, headed before 2 out, soon weakened

14/1

10

29th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 5

14:00 Chepstow

Cotoneaster

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ryan Potter

Belied 50-1 odds when second to dual subsequent winner on stable/handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July and had excuse when pulled up last month (irregular heartbeat); can make presence felt if all is well here.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.70
Straight Forecast £17.94
Tricast £105.86
Trifecta £145.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Loverdose

SPOTLIGHT:

Ventara

The Sun:

Pillar Rock

D Express:

Baikal

POSTDATA:

Afta Party

The Star:

Dickens

The Times:

Loverdose

Telegraph:

Loverdose

The Guardian:

Loverdose

Daily Mail:

Loverdose

Daily Mirror:

Loverdose

Daily Record:

Loverdose

WEST COUNTRY:

Ventara