June 07 / 20.00 Chepstow

20.00

Good To Soft

DragonBet Born From The Betting Ring Handicap (Chepstow Mile Series Qualifier) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5024.64
  • 1m 0f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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DragonBet Born From The Betting Ring Handicap (Chepstow Mile Series Qualifier) (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.60
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 9-8V47

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden for two yards who's been as far as 1m6f and drops right back in trip after a seven-week break; hard to fancy.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Anticipating

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Alexandra Dunn

Won off her basement mark when dropped back to 1m at Chepstow (soft) in June but has not really built on that performance since and was just a respectable fifth behind James Park Woods over C&D last month.

12/1

5th

5

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Bath

Anticipating

9st 4lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Alexandra Dunn

Opened account off basement mark at Chepstow (1m, soft) in June, her 13th start; below that form lately but now back down to her winning mark, and will be suited by today's conditions.

7/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 537-05

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Maiden who didn't improve for cheekpieces going on over C&D last time and is now given a try in blinkers; yet to run on slower than good but is closely related to a smart soft-ground winner.
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10th

10

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Happy Chandler

8st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Michael Blake

Front-runner who got off the mark when winning over this C&D (good to firm) in April; runner-up on his next two starts, including here 18 days ago, and he can't be dismissed despite stepping up in class.

7/1

2nd

6

(8)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Leicester

Happy Chandler

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Blake

Runner-up on reappearance at Bath (1m, good) last month then won over C&D (good to firm) before a good second at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm); arrives at the top of his game and he's a strong contender.

15/8

2nd

3

(8)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Windsor

Happy Chandler

9st 3lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Michael Blake

Off the mark at the 17th attempt when making all at Leicester 12 days ago (1m2f, good to firm); up 5lb but the latest run was his first at the trip and he may be able to build on it.

5/2

7/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -71353 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
In good form round Wolverhampton in the spring; little room for manoeuvre off this mark, back to turf after a six-week break, but can't be discounted in a weak handicap.
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Verdict Starting price

11

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

King Of The Dance

9st 3lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Infrequent winner; did score over C&D last July off a 3lb higher mark though and his latest Ffos Las second (7.3f, good) was a sound run; each-way shout.

7/1

2nd

5

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

19:09 Ffos Las

King Of The Dance

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Infrequent winner who was again turned over as favourite when never happy behind Prince Ali last time; wants a good test over this trip these days and others make greater appeal.

5/1

5th

5

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Chepstow

King Of The Dance

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Generally consistent but doesn't win too often; hasn't been far away of late and regularly makes the frame; has place claims.

5/1

Form: 429-53 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Run well here several times without winning, latterly when third over 7f (Too Much Trevor behind) last week; won't mind either the forecast slower ground or extra furlong and is shortlisted.
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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: 5640-6 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Easy winner from the front here last July off a similar mark and not a bad comeback for her in-form yard last month; both came over 7f, though, and she's struggled in five previous runs over this trip.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(13)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

My Clementine

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

Took advantage of a reduced mark when scoring at Chepstow (7f, good) in August; got pestered for the lead when down the field at Wolverhampton next time, but she's hard to predict and this looks tough from a wide draw.

10/1

8

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:48 Chepstow

My Clementine

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Well handicapped on C&D win (good to soft) last summer but that is her only success from 18 starts and she's finished down the field in five runs this season; others preferred.

8/1

10/1

Form: -54550

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Looked of little account on the AW to date; dam progressed sharply as a 4yo for the same yard and was well suited by soft turf, which gives a shred of hope.
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6

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Willows Kiss

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy

Showed some promise in early part of this year but was last of 12 in Yarmouth classified (1m, good to firm) in August and has now been unplaced all nine starts; needs combination of wind surgery and first-time tongue-tie to make a big difference.

12/1

12th

9

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:05 Yarmouth

Willows Kiss

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mike Murphy

Yet to be placed from eight starts and needs to show improvement.

20/1

7

(1)

3rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

15:07 Yarmouth

Willows Kiss

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy

Showed some ability on the AW at the start of the year, but hasn't built on it including on her turf debut at Chepstow (1m, soft) in June; still being unexposed and the drop in grade are the positives.

8/1

Form: 5-0626

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Maiden who's been tried in various forms of headgear and always had his quirks; this mark is within range but he hasn't seen it out when going this far previously and his tendency to hang left has resurfaced here lately.
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Verdict Starting price

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

16/1

Form: 00-876

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sharp regression for this yard having missed the best part of two years; blinkers haven't made much difference this spring.
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8th

8

(6)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Chepstow

Glen Esk

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

Sharp regression for this yard having missed the best part of two years; blinkers haven't made much difference this spring.

16/1

6th

8

(8)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Glen Esk

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John O’Shea

Two of four wins came over C&D but he missed all of 2023 and it's proving a long road back for this yard; up against it.

25/1

6th

8

(8)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Glen Esk

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John O’Shea

Two of four wins came over C&D but he missed all of 2023 and it's proving a long road back for this yard; up against it.

25/1

Form: 384606 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Patchy this season, off the back of a lengthy absence, and the years appear to be catching up; having a first run on turf since 2022.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(2)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Chepstow

Brave Display

9st 0lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Patchy this season, off the back of a lengthy absence, and the years appear to be catching up; having a first run on turf since 2022.

10/1

6th

9

(10)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brave Display

9st 4lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

in touch with leaders early, dropped to rear after 2f

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £47.10
Straight Forecast £35.95
Tricast £260.46
Trifecta £341.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Happy Chandler

The Times:

King Of The Dance

RP RATINGS:

Eye Of The Water

Telegraph:

Willow's Kiss

The Star:

My Clementine

POSTDATA:

Too Much Trevor

Daily Mail:

Happy Chandler

The Sun:

Happy Chandler

D Express:

King Of The Dance

Daily Mirror:

King Of The Dance

The Guardian:

Eye Of The Water

Daily Record:

Eye Of The Water