July 11 / 18.40 Chepstow

18.40

Good To Firm

Explosive Outdoor Staging & Events Handicap

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 0m 7f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Explosive Outdoor Staging & Events Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

OUR TIP

Form: 462112 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
In fine form since early last month including wins at Yarmouth (1m, good) and Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm); second of four in his hat-trick bid at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last time and another 1lb higher, but still high on list in current mood.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Banksman

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Sheena West

Finished second both previous starts over C&D and also won two classified events when trained by Jack Channon; well beaten in two starts on the Flat since joining this stable, however, and was pulled up over hurdles 40 days ago; others preferred.

20/1

10

19th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

16:37 Plumpton

Banksman

10st 9lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Sheena West

A fair 1m Flat winner for Jack Channon last summer but yet to fire for his current yard under both codes, tried in cheekpieces when eighth in 1m4f AW Lingfield handicap in January; not easy to make a case for.

25/1

Form: 785-

Last run: 316 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three starts over 6f/7f on ground ranging from good to firm to heavy last summer; makes his handicap debut having been gelded in the meantime and the market may reveal what is expected; hood returns.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Kempton (AW)

Tobys Time

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Mark Loughnane

Runner-up at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in July on second handicap start but two lesser runs have followed and he needs to turn things around in a first-time tongue-tie.

11/1

1

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tobys Time

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Best run was when second here in July, beaten 3l over C&D; well behind Pretty Spirited at Lingfield but did pull hard.

5/1

7th

7

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Tobys Time

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

The hood was left off when a 3l second at Wolverhampton (8.6f) a month ago; didn't quite see that out after posing a threat to the winner but needs considering.

6/1

Form: 50-835

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability, as when third of 13 at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last month (just behind Oldbury Lad); enjoyed anything but a clear run when fifth of seven at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago and a bigger effort wouldn't surprise granted more luck.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:22 Bath

On A Vespa

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Latest run seemingly confirmed that soft ground isn't for her and had previously won over the extended 7f at Ffos Las on good when in first-time cheekpieces; only 2lb higher here.

8/1

11th

11

(10)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

19:00 Windsor

On A Vespa

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Off the mark at the ninth attempt when keeping on steadily to win a 7.4f handicap at Ffos Las ten days ago (cheekpieces first time); had run well over C&D previously and she's a key player up just 2lb.

9/2

2

(3)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:55 Ffos Las

On A Vespa

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jonathan Portman

Still a maiden after eight runs but was placed off today's mark at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) and Windsor (1m, good) on her last two starts; this extended 7f could be ideal for her and she'll be a tough nut to crack if the first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.

4/1

Form: 159642 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Just 1-18, but ran well when a strong-finishing second of nine here (6f, good to firm; first-time visor) 18 days ago; races off the same mark and the return to this trip should suit; a player.
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4

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miakoda

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Three 7f wins this year, including on Tapeta, and only 1lb higher than for the latest; well short of his best on his last two runs (slowly away latest); revival not out of the question.

10/1

6

(8)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Leicester

Miakoda

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Three wins over 7f this season, the first on Tapeta at Newcastle and the last two (Chepstow, Brighton) on fast ground; not at his best on Tapeta last time but could still go well.

9/1

5th

8

(5)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Miakoda

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Won at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month before a respectable fourth of ten at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 38 days ago; has won over this C&D and can go well.

3/1

Form: 635-60

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in four starts for Charlie Johnston last year, but well held in both outings since returning for this yard in May including when well behind two of these at Salisbury (6f, good to firm); needs more.
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10th

9

(9)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Blue Point Express

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Adrian Wintle

Sole win (from 13 attempts) came off this mark at Chepstow (7f, soft) last September; however, unable to match that form on her next four starts last season and she returns from a break minus cheekpieces.

16/1

8

(8)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Point Express

8st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Adrian Wintle

Off the mark at the ninth attempt when winning a 7f handicap at Chepstow last month (soft ground; cheekpieces first time); fair sixth at Bath next time and latest heavy defeat at Ffos Las defeat excusable on account of the testing going; others are still more appealing.

20/1

7

(6)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Ffos Las

Blue Point Express

8st 13lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Most races over shorter, off the mark over 7f at Chepstow (soft; first-time cheekpieces) this month but stamina didn't seem to be a problem back over 1m when a close sixth of 11 at Bath since; thereabouts.

5/1

Form: -65325

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Caught the eye when third of 12 at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) in May and had two of these behind when second of 13 at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last month; finished over 4l behind Miakoda here (6f, good to firm) last time, though, and needs a resurgence back up in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(6)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Oldbury Lad

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Grace Harris

Off the mark at the 18th attempt with a last-gasp success in a 0-50 classified race over C&D last month; no impact back in a handicap here ten days later but he was hampered early on and still looks feasibly treated on his penultimate form; not ruled out.

6/1

6th

8

(2)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Oldbury Lad

9st 5lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Grace Harris

Won on the nod in C&D classified contest ten days ago, belatedly opening his account; hit with a 9lb rise in his mark but may remain competitive, provided that form is backed up.

9/2

Form: 689-73

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Seemed to improve for the tongue-tie when third of eight in a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (7f, good to firm) last month; possibilities if building on that back in a handicap.
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15

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Mighty Real

8st 13lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Hughie Morrison

Nine-race maiden but he's had a couple of thirds this summer and was beaten less than 2l when fifth at Brighton (7f, good to firm) ten days ago; ties in with Desert Beauty on that form and he's in the mix.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.60
Straight Forecast £11.99
Trifecta £53.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Miakoda

Daily Mail:

Banksman

Telegraph:

Mighty Real

SPOTLIGHT:

On A Vespa

The Sun:

Banksman

POSTDATA:

Miakoda

NEWMARKET:

Miakoda

The Times:

Miakoda

The Guardian:

Miakoda

D Express:

Miakoda

Daily Mirror:

Miakoda

Daily Record:

Miakoda

The Star:

Mighty Real