May 30 / 17.00 Chepstow

17.00

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 0m 7f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.90
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 2-5727 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 2024, including C&D, and he ran his best race of this campaign when a close second at Wolverhampton in March; only midfeld behind Ravenglass here 17 days ago but he's better than that.
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10th

6

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Romanovich

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Four of his seven wins have come over C&D; successful off this mark at Wolverhampton in March but not in the same form in four runs since; others look more persuasive.

12/1

7th

7

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Romanovich

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: John O’Shea

Won off reduced mark at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March and has remained in good form since; only faded out of contention in closing stages when fifth over C&D (good to soft; behind Too Much Trevor and Connie's Rose) last week and ought to be better suited by today's faster ground; one to consider.

9/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 812801 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Made a winning return to turf when getting the better of Too Much Trevor over C&D 17 days ago (good ground); 4lb higher mark to contend with but has the ability to feature.
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6th

9

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Strong at the finish when winning a C&D handicap last May off 1lb higher; retains all his ability, in the frame on his last two start, and going back over this trip will suit; one of two runners for the stable.

11/2

4th

2

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Last of five wins came at this track (7f) in May 2025 off this mark; returned to form when beaten a head here (7f, good) 12 days ago but not sure the step back to 6f for the first time since February 2024 will be in his favour.

7/2

2nd

8

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:03 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

C&D win last May came off a 1lb higher mark; promising seasonal return in April but two lesser runs have followed; stable also run Sioux Warrior.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 9429-5 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Lurks on a dangerous mark and he should take a step forward from his reappearance effort at Bath 25 days ago; 0-10 at Chepstow but he has been placed in four of those starts.
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3rd

3

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:43 Bath

Eye Of The Water

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ronald Harris

This veteran hasn't tasted success for nearly three years; he ran okay over C&D two starts ago and when sixth at Ffos Las last week but more is needed.

11/1

6th

6

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ffos Las

Eye Of The Water

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ronald Harris

Having his 105th career start and the last of his eight wins was in August 2023; beaten 4.5l into third at Bath last time and others appeal more.

14/1

3rd

11

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Eye Of The Water

8st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ronald Harris

Has plenty of C&D form to his name, including two wins, but his losing run is approaching three years; place claims but likely vulnerable for win purposes.

12/1

Form: 428456 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Sprung a 125-1 shock on her stable debut in November (7f, AW); the odd good run since without bettering that effort and her turf debut last month was a low-key one; others are more appealing.
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3rd

6

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Ashford Hill

9st 1lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Winner here early in the year who's been held a few times since; running in a sprint for just the second time and, for all that she's a keen-goer, whether she'll have the required toe round here is the question.

12/1

6th

7

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ashford Hill

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

2-21; said to have "benefited for the break" when returning to spring a 16-1 surprise at Lingfield (7f, Class 6) in January; wasn't far off those same levels when fourth (beaten 3l) back there next time but latest Kempton effort was only a modest one.

8/1

8th

1

(13)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Ashford Hill

9st 9lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Reappeared to win Lingfield handicap in January and respectable third of eight back there (also 7f) since; the widest stall could be tricky but she brings much more compelling form claims than most.

4/1

14/1

Form: 23239- CD

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner but one of the two successes came over C&D last May on her first run after a break; has a longer absence to overcome this time but conditions will suit and she's one to consider.
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8th

9

(7)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Marchetti

8st 12lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Jimmy Fox

Has lots of Kempton form but she's been out of sorts over C&D in last three runs and her last win was two years ago; opposable.

16/1

8th

9

(6)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Marchetti

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Jimmy Fox

Has lots of Kempton form but she's been well held over C&D in last two runs; still has a poor strike-rate and losing run is up to 22.

16/1

9th

10

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

12:50 Kempton (AW)

Marchetti

8st 9lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Jimmy Fox

Has lots of Kempton form but cut little ice in the C&D contest won by Mbappe last week; still has a poor strike-rate and losing sequence is mounting up.

20/1

Form: 05-062

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Record stands at 0-15 but he ran his best race for new connections when chasing home Ravenglass over C&D 17 days ago, hanging left in the final furlong doing him no favours; up 2lb but again holds each-way claims.
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1st

5

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Too Much Trevor

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Off the mark at the 31st attempt when winning a 6f handicap here (soft) last month; not quite so good twice since but he is still capable of a prominent showing.

10/1

4th

2

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Too Much Trevor

9st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Grace Harris

Placed on plenty of occasions here and last month's overdue first win was also registered at this track (6f, soft); 1-32 win record can't be forgotten but he holds place prospects.

11/4

4th

3

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:33 Chepstow

Too Much Trevor

9st 3lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Grace Harris

Off the mark at the 31st attempt when beating Punchbowl Flyer over C&D nine days ago (soft; Autumn Angel fourth); 2lb worse off with the runner-up, who did best of those racing stands' side, and wouldn't be sure to confirm the placings.

5/2

50/1

Form: 297-76

Last run: 71 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
No progress for the switch to handicaps and looks vulnerable, even at this level.
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9th

14

(13)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:25 Southwell (AW)

Max Stripes

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Lisa Williamson

12-race maiden; hard to recommend on this year's efforts.

50/1

7

(2)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Max Stripes

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

Seventh in two starts at Chepstow (7f, good) and Carlisle (6f, soft) in May/June; up in trip and returns to AW; lots to prove.

50/1

12

(7)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Max Stripes

8st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Lisa Williamson

0-10 and came in a below-form seventh of 12 in 7f Chepstow handicap 17 days ago; he's very hard to make a case for.

50/1

14/1

Form: 8875-6

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
She hasn't offered a huge amount for this yard but her last two runs have seen her finish closer to the target and this trip could suit; something to prove on ground slower than good though.
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7th

1

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:43 Bath

Baynoona

9st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Sue Gardner

Sole win came over C&D under Millie Wonnacott last September; had the odd ground/trip excuse since and was messed around in the closing stages at Chepstow last time; chance.

10/1

7th

9

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Baynoona

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Sue Gardner

Second at Bath in the spring before appearing not to see out 1m2f on latest outing (not for the first time); last autumn's win (good to soft) came off a similar mark and it wouldn't be a shock were she to pop up.

10/1

8th

9

(7)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Baynoona

8st 7lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Sue Gardner

1m win here last September off a 2lb lower mark; two respectable runs here last month and stepping back up in trip can help; each-way chance.

4/1

Form: 12850- D

Last run: 234 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Made a winning handicap debut on last season's return to action at Goodwood (7f, good); ran well at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) nine days later but he ended 2024 with three lesser efforts; fresh might be the time to catch him but ground slower than good is a query.
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8th

8

(7)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Never Dream

10st 7lb

J: Miss Alice Tregoning

T: Marcus Tregoning

He made a winning handicap debut in June 2024 (7f, good); mixed record since and his Brighton second last September was the only real bright spot in 2025; chance if returning at that level but it is not assured.

10/1

5th

8

(12)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

14:12 Brighton

Never Dream

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Marcus Tregoning

Sole win was 15 months ago but that was off 7lb higher and he returned to form with a near-miss over C&D last time; has leading claims if he can back that up but best form has been on good/good to firm and it would be a worry if the ground is testing.

13/2

2

(2)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:52 Brighton

Never Dream

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Began this season with two disappointing efforts but his fourths at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) and Goodwood (1m1f, good) last month were very respectable; drops in grade and features prominently in calculations.

7/1

10th
6 (10)
Twitch

12/1

Form: 44-350 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won twice over this trip at Chelmsford last September and he's now 2lb lower than for the second of the wins; drawn wide when failing to fire at Chelmsford on Good Friday; has his first 7f turf run for these connections and no surprise were he to give a good account.
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4th

12

(10)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twitch

8st 10lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Not well drawn for one who likes to race prominently and last two runs have been underwhelming; others safer.

20/1

6th

12

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Twitch

8st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Often leads; tight between him and Francisco on C&D form in April but he couldn't hold his place on the turf track here since and this looks competitive, especially with others in the field who like to lead.

14/1

5th

11

(11)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Twitch

8st 7lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Without a win since 2024 but went close here (7f, AW) last month; this race may be more competitive than he is used to but he's not dismissed.

5/1

16/1

Form: 538-68 D

Last run: 113 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Both wins on AW but has shown promise on turf, including here; two low-key AW efforts in the winter; down to a winning mark but others look safer.
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8th

12

(2)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

American Rose

9st 3lb

J: William Cox

T: James Evans

Serial slow starter who's done most recent racing over 7f and looked to find this trip stretching her a couple of times; capable if getting away and finding the race setting up for her but she's been expensive to follow in 0-50 company latterly.

12/1

8th

1

(7)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

American Rose

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: James Evans

Placed in all three starts since dropped to this level, twice finishing runner-up over C&D last month; creditable effort when third of 11 at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) 12 days ago considering she was drawn wide and blew the start; major player.

11/4

3rd

2

(11)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

American Rose

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: James Evans

Finished second in two 7f classified events at Southwell last month, collared close home on the second occasion; this C&D winner is one of two solid candidates for her connections.

5/1

Form: 0-7946

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
No win since late 2022; has dropped in the weights and his reappearance effort at Doncaster wasn't a bad run but he failed to build on it at Salisbury a fortnight ago; others appeal more.
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9

(8)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:07 Yarmouth

Clipsham La Habana

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Both wins were in late 2022 and he has been looking regressive this year; wouldn't be the obvious answer after nearly three months off.

8/1

6

(13)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Clipsham La Habana

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alice Haynes

His last win was over C&D but that was in a novice in December 2022; very well treated on old form but he's faded in his five runs this year and was beaten 15l at Chepstow (7-2) last time; had a difficult track position in that race but he needs a big turnaround back in trip.

9/1

12th

2

(2)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Clipsham La Habana

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alice Haynes

No win since late 2022; has dropped in the weights and his reappearance effort at Doncaster wasn't a bad run but he failed to build on it at Salisbury a fortnight ago; others appeal more.

6/1

Form: /950-8

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Promise for Sir Mark Todd but he disappointed in three runs for George Boughey and he's yet to shine for current connections either; dropped a long way in the weights and may yet come good but he's apprentice-ridden after four months off and this may not be the day.
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7

(8)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kings Gem

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Thomas Faulkner

18-race maiden who has returned this year in poor form; easy to dismiss.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £58.50
Straight Forecast £48.30
Tricast £545.52
Trifecta £737.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Create

The Times:

Ravenglass

Telegraph:

Too Much Trevor

SPOTLIGHT:

Roach Power

D Express:

King's Gem

NEWMARKET:

Clipsham La Habana

Daily Record:

Too Much Trevor

The Guardian:

Create

Daily Mirror:

Create

The Star:

Create

Daily Mail:

Ravenglass

The Sun:

Ravenglass

RP RATINGS:

Roach Power