March 20 / 17.15 Chepstow

17.15

Good

Raising The Roof / SIG Roofing Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 7f 131y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Raising The Roof / SIG Roofing Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 23

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in December in his only point and he's made quite a promising start to rules career with places over about 2m3f in maiden hurdles at Taunton and Chepstow; this step up in trip can help on handicap debut.
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1st

2

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

17:15 Chepstow

Five Quarters

12st 0lb

J: Mr Joshua Newman

T: Kayley Woollacott

Runner-up in December in his only point and he's made quite a promising start to rules career with places over about 2m3f in maiden hurdles at Taunton and Chepstow; this step up in trip can help on handicap debut.

5/1

3rd

4

22nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

13:25 Chepstow

Five Quarters

11st 9lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Runner-up on point debut in December and made quite promising start to rules career at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) last month, keeping on steadily to take remote second; it's tricky to gauge what that form is worth but he's open to improvement.

8/1

2nd

3

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

12:55 Taunton

Five Quarters

11st 6lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Kept on for second in Larkhill maiden point (2m4f, good) last month and evidently has some ability but faces a tougher assignment on this rules debut; market may guide.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -81397

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Off the mark by a nose at Fontwell (3m2f) and close third at Ascot (3m, also on good) later in November; chase debut brought that good form to an abrupt halt and he was tailed off when back over hurdles 13 days ago; cheekpieces (tried once, tailed off) return.
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7th

7

22nd Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 25y

Class 4

16:47 Exeter

Ri Na Cuirte

11st 3lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Ben Clarke

Another C&D winner (November) but could have run a lot better on last two outings, latterly only five days ago when tried in a visor; the blinkers return but this is a quick turnaround.

14/1

6th

8

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

14:55 Exeter

Ri Na Cuirte

11st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Ben Clarke

Much better could have been expected at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) in December last time but he won here (2m7f, good to soft) in November and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a good run now back here in a first-time visor (replacing blinkers).

9/1

4th

3

23rd Sep 2025

Good

3m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Warwick

Ri Na Cuirte

11st 8lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Clarke

Returned from layoff with 3m2f win at Fontwell (good) last autumn and was also in good form when last seen in the spring; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers on this reappearance outing; major player if fully tuned up after latest break.

4/1

9/4

  • Place: £2.40

Form: U522F2

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Second on good to soft in November at Chepstow (3m) and Carlisle (3m1f) in her first two handicaps; fell early on chase debut but reverted to hurdles with another second at Warwick (3m2f, soft) four weeks ago; two of those seconds were under Benjamin Macey; edging up weights but firmly in the mix.
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1st

1

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Carlisle

Keppel Queen

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won a maiden hurdle on stable debut at Warwick (2m5f, good) in October and bounced back from a flop over fences when third of five in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) in January, when jumping to the right; the return to a right-handed track is a likely plus and she's high on the list.

4/1

3rd

4

26th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Keppel Queen

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Showed zero enthusiasm for fences in two attempts, pulling up at Uttoxeter last month, but she might well recover quickly now back hurdling, as in a similar situation in the past; stays 3m2f on soft and has a good run in her off current mark; cheekpieces refitted.

100/30

Form: 41P556 D

Last run: 134 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won on good ground over hurdles last May and July, latterly over 2m7f; had a mixed record in a busy 2024 but fences help to explain some of the lesser efforts and he needs a second look on this first run since November.
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3rd

1

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Iron Heart

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

0-9 over fences but twice runner-up; has another go in this discipline on the back of a comfortable win over hurdles here (2m4f, good) in a race he also won 12 months earlier; now rated 10lb lower as a chaser so has obvious claims.

4/5

1

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Iron Heart

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

0-9 over fences but twice runner-up; has another go in this discipline on the back of a comfortable win over hurdles here (2m4f, good) in a race he also won 12 months earlier; now rated 10lb lower as a chaser so has obvious claims.

4/5

1st

2

9th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

17:00 Market Rasen

Iron Heart

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

9lb lower when an easy winner of this 12 months ago but he can deal with this mark and latest close third at Ffos Las (good to soft) was commendable given he likes good ground; could very easily win this again.

13/8

Form: 613278

Last run: 36 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Ridden by Eleanor Williams on last five starts, initially for the last of his four handicap wins last May-November; took his first backward steps for a while on last two outings and now goes back up in trip, having run creditably in November on sole attempt at 3m.
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5th

6

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:32 Worcester

Melton Mossy

11st 4lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Multiple hurdle winner at up to 2m5f on a sound surface; 1-2 over fences; won a three-runner chase at Wincanton (1m7f, good) when last seen in March; encouraging record after a break; up 3lb and is unexposed as a chaser over this trip; player.

6/1

1st

2

23rd Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:47 Wincanton

Melton Mossy

11st 5lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

5-19 over hurdles, with all wins gained on good/good to firm; well beaten on last month's chasing debut at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) but will be much better suited by today's quicker conditions and may yet have a future over fences.

6/1

6th

9

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

14:17 Chepstow

Melton Mossy

11st 8lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

5-19 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Taunton (2m3f, good to firm) in November; makes chasing debut from fairly tough mark, though, and does not have a good record on soft ground.

16/1

Form: 9554

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Placed in three Irish points; not much market interest in him when well beaten in his four races under rules, at up to 2m4f, but he has some ability and this handicap debut over a longer trip should offer more possibilities.
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3rd

3

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 4

16:25 Hexham

Fortunate Fella

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Henry Hogarth

Signed off for Paul Nicholls in good form, winning a 2m3f good-ground chase at Fontwell where he was in front a good way out before holding on; just 4lb higher; bought for £40,000.

5/1

2

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

18:40 Fontwell

Fortunate Fella

12st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Paul Nicholls

Still a maiden but looks set to make a better chaser after finishing a close second over C&D three weeks ago (good); stayed on well that day from off the pace and might well go one better.

15/8

2

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

18:40 Fontwell

Fortunate Fella

12st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Paul Nicholls

Still a maiden but looks set to make a better chaser after finishing a close second over C&D three weeks ago (good); stayed on well that day from off the pace and might well go one better.

15/8

Form: 24U6-7

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in novice hurdles in 2023 but his three handicap performances need improving on; absent 487 days before showing that some ability remains here (extended 2m3f; 80-1) on latest start; could come on from that run but not proven over this far.
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3rd

7

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:25 Taunton

Archie Macdart

10st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Joe Ponting

led, jumped right 2nd, soon briefly headed, headed before 2 out, lost second 2 out, drifted left and no extra run-in

8/1

Form: 3P5

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Emerged in a well-beaten third of 12 when 50-1 for debut at Leicester (2m4f) in November, which is his best form after he pulled up at Uttoxeter (3m) and went down by 23l at Hereford (3m2f); those three maidens were on good to soft; needs marked improvement on this handicap debut in first headgear.
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8th

5

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

17:15 Chepstow

Camps Bay

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Emerged in a well-beaten third of 12 when 50-1 for debut at Leicester (2m4f) in November, which is his best form after he pulled up at Uttoxeter (3m) and went down by 23l at Hereford (3m2f); those three maidens were on good to soft; needs marked improvement on this handicap debut in first headgear.

9/1

5th

1

12th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

13:10 Hereford

Camps Bay

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

towards rear but in touch with leaders, some headway 6th, ridden from 9th, no chance after 3 out

14/1

9

31st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

12:30 Uttoxeter

Camps Bay

11st 3lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

50-1 for debut at Leicester (2m4f, good to soft) six weeks ago, where he struggled to get seriously competitive but eventually battled on to take a modest third; needs to take a big step forward here but the move up in trip looks the right move.

10/1

Form: 135-54

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles in 2023 (July and October); missed 2024 and ran over fences on both starts for new yard this year, not disgraced on first occasion but tailed off on heavy latest; has a good mark if he's straight back to his peak returned to hurdles.
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8

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

17:15 Chepstow

Coal Fire

11st 1lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Won twice over hurdles in 2023 (July and October); missed 2024 and ran over fences on both starts for new yard this year, not disgraced on first occasion but tailed off on heavy latest; has a good mark if he's straight back to his peak returned to hurdles.

9/1

4th

4

25th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:45 Leicester

Coal Fire

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Signs of retaining ability, while seeming to need the run, at Ludlow (3m) this month on stable/seasonal debut and second chase attempt; may step up on that effort; nicely handicapped on best hurdles form.

7/1

5th

8

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 5

14:45 Ludlow

Coal Fire

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Pulled up in June 2023 on sole chase start and absent since that November; however, he's on a handy mark on his best hurdle form for Peter Bowen and he's one to watch in the betting on his stable debut.

11/1

Form: 9-78PP

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Given wind surgery before pulled up this winter in his only two handicaps (bled from the nose on chase debut first occasion) so caution has to be advised.
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10

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

17:15 Chepstow

Largy Valley

10st 3lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Given wind surgery before pulled up this winter in his only two handicaps (bled from the nose on chase debut first occasion) so caution has to be advised.

33/1

12

9th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

15:55 Chepstow

Largy Valley

10st 11lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Pulled up on chase/handicap debut in December (bled from the nose) and now quickly reverts to hurdling; needs to better his jumping form but remains very unexposed, and it's worth remembering he won a bumper in 2022.

16/1

12

9th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

15:55 Chepstow

Largy Valley

10st 11lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Pulled up on chase/handicap debut in December (bled from the nose) and now quickly reverts to hurdling; needs to better his jumping form but remains very unexposed, and it's worth remembering he won a bumper in 2022.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.70
Straight Forecast £16.18
Tricast £67.98
Trifecta £108.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Five Quarters

POSTDATA:

Keppel Queen

Daily Mail:

Camps Bay

Telegraph:

Melton Mossy

RP RATINGS:

Five Quarters

The Times:

Five Quarters

The Guardian:

Five Quarters

D Express:

Five Quarters

Daily Record:

Five Quarters

Daily Mirror:

Keppel Queen

The Sun:

Keppel Queen

The Star:

Keppel Queen