July 02 / 18.30 Chepstow

18.30

Good To Firm

Wasdell Group Handicap

  • Prize money: £5338.68
  • 0m 5f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Wasdell Group Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

Form: 383430 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Back off his last winning mark, but has enjoyed rather more success on the AW (4-13) than on turf (1-20) which leaves him with a bit to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Michaelas Boy

10st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Robert Cowell

Two wins and a close second to his name in four runs over C&D; tended to be hot and cold in the past, twice winning back-to-back, which bodes well after bouncing back off 4lb lower at Yarmouth last time; goes well for Luke Morris too.

7/2

1st

3

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

14:40 Yarmouth

Michaelas Boy

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

AW win in January and went close 19 days later; unplaced in both turf starts this spring and he needs to raise his game.

8/1

7th

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Michaelas Boy

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Prominent racer; won at Lingfield (5f, AW) in January on second start since returning to this stable and he went close over that same C&D next time; ran creditably back on turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 17 days ago but he has a better strike-rate on the AW (1-24 on turf).

10/1

Form: -76102 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Hit and miss, but useful on his day as he showed when winning well at Bath (5f, good to firm) in April and when second of five behind an improver at Goodwood (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago; down 1lb and could play a part on his best form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Kinetic Force

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Has made a good start for Ruth Carr and emerged from midfield to edge home over C&D a month ago; on that run and past exploits, he remains on a useful mark up 4lb.

8/1

1st

10

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Kinetic Force

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two good runs since joining Ruth Carr, fourth of 12 at Newcastle in March and third of 17 at Musselburgh three weeks ago; up in class but should give it another good go.

9/2

3rd

7

(13)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Kinetic Force

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins (AW/turf) for previous yard; close fourth at Newcastle (5f, AW) on stable/seasonal debut; fighting chance provided he builds on that effort; similar type to Emerald Harmony.

12/1

Form: 33-132 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Never out of the first three in seven starts, making a winning reappearance in a Catterick novice (5f, good) in May and going down by only a neck in a handicap at Redcar (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago; up 1lb but still a major player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(4)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Reservardo

9st 11lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

He has yet to start at a bigger price than 9-4 in his nine races but he has won only one of them; hard to fault his consistency but he is edging up the weights and might prove vulnerable for win purposes once again.

7/1

2nd

4

(6)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 4

19:15 Lingfield

Reservardo

9st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Most consistent since his debut a year ago (22331323); gelded since beaten two necks into third of four at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) a month ago; possesses plenty of early pace and this sharp track may prove ideal.

2/1

4

(7)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Reservardo

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Never out of the first three in seven starts, making a winning reappearance in a Catterick novice (5f, good) in May and going down by only a neck in a handicap at Redcar (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago; up 1lb but still a major player.

5/2

Form: 21-4 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Made just about all to land a four-runner Catterick maiden (5f, soft) for Roger Fell last October; fourth of seven on his reappearance/stable debut at Bath (5f, good to firm) last month and will need to improve on that now switched to a handicap.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(9)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Hi Lord

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Won at Hamilton off 3lb lower in May (5f, good); close third over same C&D next time; each-way chance.

10/1

7th

4

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Hi Lord

9st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Headgear removed when he pounced late to beat Mount Ruapehu over C&D (good; from 3lb lower) on penultimate start; ran to an identical level on RPRs when third here last week; should give his running at a track (form figures 2613) which suits.

5/2

3rd

5

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Hi Lord

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Headgear removed and doubled his tally with a narrow win over C&D (good; 3lb lower) a month ago; consistency hasn't always been his forte but clearly a possible contender.

3/1

Form: 310-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a four-runner fillies' novice at Doncaster (6f, good) for Richard Fahey a year ago; out of her depth in Group 3 company next time, but finished last of 14 on her reappearance/stable debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago (behind Star Chorus); plenty to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(4)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Guns Firing

8st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won a four-runner fillies' novice at Doncaster (6f, good) for Richard Fahey a year ago; out of her depth in Group 3 company next time, but finished last of 14 on her reappearance/stable debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago (behind Star Chorus); plenty to prove.

14/1

8

(13)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Guns Firing

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won fillies' novice at Doncaster last July but last of 13 in Group 3 subsequently; left Richard Fahey for 26,000gns in December; makes handicap/seasonal/stable debut and best watched.

20/1

13th

4

(4)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ayr

Guns Firing

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

ducked right start, in rear

10/1

Form: 717620 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Best effort since wining a Southwell handicap (5f, AW) in January when second of seven at Bath (5.7f, good) last month, but well held at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago; needs to bounce back with a tongue-tie added to the usual hood.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Star Chorus

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Mike Murphy

In good form on AW earlier in the year, winning twice at Southwell (5f/6f); best effort since returned to turf came at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago when a close fifth of ten; more required back up in class.

66/1

5th

3

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Star Chorus

10st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Mike Murphy

A two-time 5f/6f scorer at Southwell this winter; yet to hit top form after a three-month absence, though he was poorly drawn when 15th in 5f Epsom handicap last time; no forlorn hope in a refitted hood.

50/1

15th

11

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Star Chorus

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

In good form on AW for Mike Murphy this winter, winning twice at Southwell (5f/6f); slowly away (blindfold removed late) at Goodwood two weeks ago; looks vulnerable at this level and goes without accessories this time.

50/1

Non-runners

Master Of My Fate

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Payout
Straight Forecast £11.55

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Reservardo

POSTDATA:

Michaela's Boy

TOPSPEED:

Kinetic Force

RP RATINGS:

Reservardo

NEWMARKET:

Reservardo

The Times:

Reservardo

Telegraph:

Reservardo

Daily Mail:

Reservardo

The Sun:

Reservardo

The Star:

Reservardo

Daily Record:

Reservardo

The Guardian:

Kinetic Force

D Express:

Michaela's Boy

Daily Mirror:

Michaela's Boy