April 25 / 19.05 Chepstow

19.05

Good To Soft

Braceys Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 0f 11y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Braceys Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: P62

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
1-17 on the Flat (RPR 77); best effort on third start over hurdles when second of five (well clear of the third) at Newbury (2m, good) last month; claims if stepping up again on first start for new trainer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:37 Cartmel

Amancio

11st 0lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Faye Bramley

Dual hurdle winner at around this trip last year (Chepstow maiden and Sedgefield novice); comes into this having won a Carlisle handicap on the Flat three weeks ago (1m1f, soft); quite interesting.

7/1

1st

1

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

Amancio

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Faye Bramley

Has a record of 3-7 (Flat/hurdles) for current yard; creditable third at Newbury (1m4f, good) on seasonal debut most recently; major player off same mark, assuming he copes with this drop back in trip (stiff track and forecast slow ground are helpful in that respect).

7/2

3rd

3

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Amancio

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Faye Bramley

Won this off 4lb lower last year (good) not long after a success over hurdles; lightly raced since, with a novice hurdle win in November before well beaten on handicap hurdle debut in December; major player if he's in the same form as 12 months ago and he has run well after a similar break before.

7/1

6/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 43

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
1-9 on the Flat in France (RPR 105) and showed ability in two starts over hurdles on a soft surface at Ludlow (2m) in February, his latest third of 12 catching the attention of the stewards; has looked highly strung, but he gives the strong impression he has a much bigger effort in him and this isn't a deep race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

9th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

14:45 Plumpton

King Of Records

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Lightly raced since French Flat win in 2022; close up in three of his four races for Venetia Williams and back from a long break when narrowly denied at Hereford (2m, good to soft) on latest, albeit by a 16-1 chance who hadn't shown much previously; thereabouts.

100/30

2nd

4

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

19:05 Chepstow

King Of Records

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

1-9 on the Flat in France (RPR 105) and showed ability in two starts over hurdles on a soft surface at Ludlow (2m) in February, his latest third of 12 catching the attention of the stewards; has looked highly strung, but he gives the strong impression he has a much bigger effort in him and this isn't a deep race.

6/4

2nd

4

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

19:05 Chepstow

King Of Records

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

1-9 on the Flat in France (RPR 105) and showed ability in two starts over hurdles on a soft surface at Ludlow (2m) in February, his latest third of 12 catching the attention of the stewards; has looked highly strung, but he gives the strong impression he has a much bigger effort in him and this isn't a deep race.

6/4

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£3,000 3yo; half-brother to bumper winner Teeceethree; dam point/2m3f-3m1f chase winner, out of twice-raced sister to 2m4f/2m6f chase winner Lambrini Mist, is granddaughter of 2m4f-3m1f chase winner; probably only of interest on debut if attracting support.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 123y

Class 4

16:15 Ascot

Glance Of Glory

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Two wins over 2m4f on good ground at Worcester (maiden/handicap) in the autumn and creditable fourth at Aintree (3m, soft) in December when his jumping lacked fluency and he didn't see the trip out that well; disputed favouritism at Newbury (2m4f) last month but clipped heels and slipped up before halfway; cheekpieces go on and he needs to resume improvement, with Sean Bowen (on board for those wins) back.

6/1

3

17th Feb 2026

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

16:30 Newbury

Glance Of Glory

11st 13lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Two wins over 2m4f on good ground at Worcester (maiden/handicap) and, although only fourth on soft off this higher mark at Aintree, he didn't run badly given his jumping lacked fluency; still lightly raced and by no means ruled out.

5/1

2

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Glance Of Glory

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Improved upon his debut third at Chepstow (2m, good) in April to win a maiden hurdle over this C&D (good) last month; he begins handicap life on a fair mark and this very lightly raced 5yo could have more to offer.

11/2

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
1-5 on the Flat in France (RPR 92); having been gelded and undergone wind surgery, he was sent off 8-13 for his stable/hurdles debut at Wincanton (1m7f/ good) last month, but finished a well-beaten third of four finishers (reportedly had a respiratory issue); plenty to prove after that and Harry Cobden switches to Amancio.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

23rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

17:35 Newton Abbot

Roadshow

11st 8lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Paul Nicholls

Off since below-par run in October but the form of his breakthrough win at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in September worked out quite well; cheekpieces (worn once last summer) are given another whirl; contender if fully tuned up.

11/2

3

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:46 Kempton

Roadshow

11st 11lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Paul Nicholls

Well down the pecking order in his top yard but opened his hurdles account in Sedgefield handicap (2m1f, good; beat a subsequent scorer) most recently and may build on that solid success; respected.

9/2

4

30th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:07 Sedgefield

Roadshow

11st 9lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Paul Nicholls

Quite useful on the Flat in France last year; 0-7 and generally disappointing over hurdles but the form of his close third at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) two starts ago reads quite well, and his top trainer has an excellent strike-rate (6-14) with his occasional Sedgefield runners.

100/30

OUR TIP

Form: 7/4-56

Last run: 196 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise in his second bumper and on his hurdles debut at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) a year ago, but tailed off over C&D (soft) in October; enough to prove off the back of another absence.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Golden Identity

11st 10lb

J: James Davies

T: Tim Vaughan

Modest run last time but wasn't far away in his two previous runs after a wind operation and there are races in him off this mark.

8/1

4

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:58 Ffos Las

Golden Identity

11st 11lb

J: James Davies

T: Tim Vaughan

His three qualifying starts were over a trip that looked short of ideal; couldn't take a significant step forward when upped to 2m4f at Uttoxeter in June (good); returns from a break and wind surgery needing improvement to defy this mark.

25/1

4

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:58 Ffos Las

Golden Identity

11st 11lb

J: James Davies

T: Tim Vaughan

His three qualifying starts were over a trip that looked short of ideal; couldn't take a significant step forward when upped to 2m4f at Uttoxeter in June (good); returns from a break and wind surgery needing improvement to defy this mark.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam 2m/2m5f chase winner, half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Moor Hall Lady; market should indicate what is expected on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:55 Worcester

Gillys Lass

11st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Well beaten in all three qualifying starts; may be able to improve now entering this sphere; check the market for clues.

20/1

6th

10

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:32 Worcester

Gillys Lass

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Big prices and moderate form in two recent hurdles starts; likely to be more of a handicap proposition.

50/1

6th

10

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:32 Worcester

Gillys Lass

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Big prices and moderate form in two recent hurdles starts; likely to be more of a handicap proposition.

50/1

Form: 4680

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise when fourth of 12 on his bumper debut at Warwick (soft) in December, but has shown little in another bumper and two starts over hurdles since; may be one for handicaps is due course.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

13th Mar 2026

Good

3m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:39 Doncaster

Amazing Cleni

11st 1lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Off the mark on second run over fences at Leicester in December (2m6f, good; cheekpieces on for second time); up 5lb; takes another step up in trip, but a possible.

2/1

8th

13

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Worcester

Amazing Cleni

10st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Has looked limited so far but treated accordingly for his handicap debut and his yard is always respected.

25/1

7th

1

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

19:05 Chepstow

Amazing Cleni

11st 4lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Some promise when fourth of 12 on his bumper debut at Warwick (soft) in December, but has shown little in another bumper and two starts over hurdles since; may be one for handicaps is due course.

14/1

Form: 867

Last run: 69 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held in three bumpers; needs to improve plenty for the switch to hurdles.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

13th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

15:42 Hereford

Sure To Please

11st 1lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Has shown little in bumpers and over hurdles, with jumping an issue; going right handed may help (jumped that way back in a maiden last time) but unconvincing overall; first run beyond 2m5f.

16/1

2

1st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

15:50 Warwick

Sure To Please

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Has shown little in bumpers and over hurdles so far and she had jumping issues on handicap debut at Fontwell (unseated at fourth) last week; still early days but has a lot to find back in a maiden and can only be watched; cheekpieces added.

25/1

5

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

14:30 Fontwell

Sure To Please

11st 6lb

J: Osian Radford

T: Evan Williams

Has shown little in bumpers and over hurdles so far; she drops back in trip on handicap debut and needs to show improvement.

10/1

Form: 03

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival in a Wincanton bumper and finished a tailed-off last of three in an Exeter maiden hurdle (2m6f, good to firm).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

12th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:40 Worcester

Rockbeare

10st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Gordon Treacy

Still unexposed after only four hurdling starts but was well beaten when 40-1 for recent handicap debut at Warwick (2m3f, good); drops back in trip with tongue-tie and blinkers added here.

25/1

9

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Warwick

Rockbeare

10st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Gordon Treacy

Has got better with each of his four runs, finishing a 22l fifth in a Newton Abbot novice (2m1f, good) four weeks ago, and this handicap debut provides a first realistic opportunity; however, improvement is still needed.

25/1

9

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Warwick

Rockbeare

10st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Gordon Treacy

Has got better with each of his four runs, finishing a 22l fifth in a Newton Abbot novice (2m1f, good) four weeks ago, and this handicap debut provides a first realistic opportunity; however, improvement is still needed.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.90
Straight Forecast £6.78
Trifecta £45.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

King Of Records

LAMBOURN:

Amancio

The Times:

Roadshow

Daily Record:

Roadshow

Telegraph:

Amancio

Daily Mail:

Amancio

D Express:

Amancio

RP RATINGS:

King Of Records

POSTDATA:

King Of Records

The Guardian:

King Of Records

Daily Mirror:

King Of Records

The Sun:

King Of Records

The Star:

King Of Records