July 02 / 20.45 Chepstow

20.45

Good To Firm

Stream Racing Live At NetBet Handicap (Bath Summer Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Stream Racing Live At NetBet Handicap (Bath Summer Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 519436

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) and rarely seen on grass these days (sole turf win came on soft ground); opposable over this trip; stable also runs Star Of Jupiter.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(9)

17th Feb 2026

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Smoke

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Three of his five wins have come over C&D, including a division of this race last year when rated 5lb higher; not shone yet this winter and he arrives with a bit to prove.

14/1

6th

4

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Smoke

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Loughnane

Three-time course winner (1m6f) but he's been out of sorts in his last five runs and latest was at this track three weeks ago; has something to prove and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip.

20/1

11

(9)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:08 Bath

Black Smoke

8st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Mark Loughnane

Kept on well to score off this mark at Chepstow (2m, good to firm) in July and also has a soft-ground success on his record but both runs last month were below par and conditions are probably not ideal for him today.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £6.40

Form: 180895

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won a classified event in first-time cheekpieces at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW; 50-1) in February, but not matched that form in various headgear since; tongue-tie given a go now, but he steps up half a mile in trip so does have stamina to prove.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(7)

19th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Star Of Jupiter

9st 1lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Inclined to pull hard in this headgear combination for the first time on his comeback and that was a solid effort all things considered (Nymphaea fourth); always the danger he'll do the same under Hope Regan (0-16) but claims if settling.

5/1

2nd

11

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:17 Southwell (AW)

Star Of Jupiter

10st 8lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Just one win from 17 starts but he reached the frame on numerous occasions over 2m/2m1f in July-October last year; ended 2025 on a low note but he's well handicapped on his best form and needs watching in market after five months off.

7/1

6

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Of Jupiter

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Loughnane

Consistent on turf since upped to 2m/2m1f; recorded sole success at Wolverhampton and warrants respect back here.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 117460

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won twice on the AW at Kempton (1m3f/1m4f) in January and 1lb lower than for the latest of those; had excuses when running poorly here (1m4f, soft) last month, as apart from the slow ground he ran loose before the start; still has stamina to prove, though.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(4)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sneaky Blinder

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Three wins here over the extended 2m in recent times, latterly off 2lb lower; the return to Tapeta will suit, off the back of two ordinary efforts, but others make greater appeal.

14/1

5th

5

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

16:55 Salisbury

Sneaky Blinder

9st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Looked as good as ever when keeping on well for narrow win at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) in March but his latest AW run was disappointing and his turf strike-rate is modest (1-15); others preferred.

10/1

9th

1

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Sneaky Blinder

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Bounced back from Chelmsford flop (1m6f, Polytrack) to win at Wolverhampton (2m, Tapeta) last time; his last three wins have come there but he ran well on his previous AW outing here and is entitled to respect.

6/1

7/2

Form: 143333 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
1-25, the win coming at Chelmsford (13.3f, AW) in February; consistent so far this year and ran well when beaten just over a length into third of seven at Catterick (2m, good) on her penultimate outing; respected from the same mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Zooks

8st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

37 starts, with her only wins coming last year on AW in February and at Ffos Las (1m6f, good) in July; went off the boil this January-March and no revival 15 days ago, after a break, but she'd be a major player if back on song.

14/1

7th

7

(1)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Zooks

8st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Two wins from 36 starts; runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f) in December but below that level in three starts since, including when a 12l third of ten here over 1m6f last time; still has place claims.

7/1

Form: 959-53 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Better efforts in two 0-50 classified events since returning at Lingfield last month, finishing fifth of 14 on the AW (1m4f) and third of seven on turf (11.6f, good to firm); doesn't do anything quickly (half-sister to a bumper winner) so this stiffer test may be just what she needs.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(6)

8th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Casual Encounter

8st 10lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Barry Brennan

0-11 (hurdles/Flat); well held at Lingfield (1m5f, good) on her debut for this yard last August and it was the same story in four starts over hurdles; pulled up at Fakenham when last seen 138 days ago and others are preferred.

12/1

4th

1

8th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:05 Ludlow

Casual Encounter

11st 0lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Barry Brennan

Lowly rated Flat maiden who has struggled at big prices in two hurdle runs this autumn; cheekpieces are now added.

100/1

6th

11

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

15:30 Market Rasen

Casual Encounter

10st 3lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Barry Brennan

Lowly rated Flat maiden who finished behind Lynsey Larue when last of five on last month's hurdling debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f).

100/1

Form: 0-4796

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Seven wins at up to 1m4f, including four on varying ground on turf; does stay this far, but losing run up to 51 so he makes limited appeal.
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12

(10)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:08 Bath

Uther Pendragon

8st 2lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: J S Moore

Veteran who is suited by this track and seems very versatile regarding trip/ground; soundly beaten over 2m1f here yesterday, though, and will probably find this race too competitive.

66/1

9

(14)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:28 Bath

Uther Pendragon

9st 6lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: J S Moore

Veteran who is suited by this track and seems very versatile regarding trip/ground; yet to strike form this season, though, and needs to prove he still has what it takes.

40/1

10

(8)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Uther Pendragon

9st 3lb

J: William Cox

T: J S Moore

Veteran of 133 races; three of his seven wins have been at this track (from 39 visits) but he has not won anywhere since July 2023 and has not been competitive this season, including two runs here.

25/1

4/1

Form: 004

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Poor form in three starts over 1m-1m2f; major improvement required on handicap debut with blinkers given a go, albeit he is a half-brother to three winners (including one at up to 2m).
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4th

6

(5)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

14:12 Newcastle (AW)

Arcimboldo

8st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Nine-race maiden; started off for Mike Sowersby with three good runs in the autumn (all 2m, Tapeta) but form has dipped recently and he's out of the weights in this higher-grade race; needs help from the new cheeekpieces.

8/1

3rd

14

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Arcimboldo

8st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Six-race maiden; has shown improvement in 2m handicaps at Newcastle (finished third) and Southwell (close second) since joining new yard and switched to AW; turn may be near.

10/1

2nd

6

(4)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Arcimboldo

8st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Low-level form in his four runs for previous yard and they went very steady when he was 4l third of five on stable debut at Newcastle (2m) four weeks ago; questionable what he achieved there.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £120.30
Straight Forecast £196.27
Trifecta £634.20

Selections

The Times:

Arcimboldo

SPOTLIGHT:

Casual Encounter

The Guardian:

Sneaky Blinder

RP RATINGS:

Zooks

The Sun:

Black Smoke

POSTDATA:

Uther Pendragon

Daily Mail:

Arcimboldo

The Star:

Arcimboldo

D Express:

Casual Encounter

Daily Record:

Casual Encounter

Daily Mirror:

Sneaky Blinder

Telegraph:

Zooks