July 25 / 16.10 Ascot

16.10

Good

Chapel Down Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Chapel Down Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 5-0306 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Northern handicapper who was sent down south for two Newbury wins last summer but was only midfield returned to that venue last time; has become inconsistent.
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3rd

17

(15)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Woodstock

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Gained a deserved first success of 2026 in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) 13 days ago; not out of things despite a 5lb weights rise.

10/1

1st

7

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Woodstock

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Better known for his exploits over further but he ran well for second in a C&D handicap last August; several good runs in defeat this year but this looks a competitive race in which to end a two-year drought.

10/1

4th

15

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Woodstock

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

Without a win since August 2024 but he's been in good form since this visor went on, bumping into an unexposed 3yo when second of four at Catterick (7f, good to firm) and again finishing runner-up at Chester (7.5f, good) last time; in each-way calculations once more.

14/1

Form: 711917 D BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has a record of 3-6 (on AW/turf) since gelding/wind operations, the most recent win at Yarmouth (7f) in May; hindered by traffic issues last time and remains of interest.
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3rd

2

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Mister Mojito

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: T J Kent

It was a fourth AW success when scoring at Lingfield (7f) last Tuesday, but he knows how to get it done on turf too and his previous second of six over C&D (good to firm) was a creditable effort; has won off this mark and Billy Loughnane takes over; player.

2/1

1st

2

(5)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Mister Mojito

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: T J Kent

Trainer has won with his last three runners and has a good course record with older horses (10-35); this 5yo is 3-3 round here, is fairly treated, in form and won't be hurt by going back into a bigger field as a hold-up runner; leading player.

9/4

2nd

2

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Mister Mojito

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: T J Kent

Last win came at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) in May 2025; has slipped to a dangerous mark and any market support should be noted.

9/2

Form: 8-2170 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner on Kempton AW, most recently in February (below par there since); has form over C&D but the 9yo is 0-22 on turf and not the percentage call.
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6

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Sandown

Hieronymus

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: George Baker

Won at Kempton (7f, AW) in February and has a lower turf mark; however, well beaten on his last two starts, most recently at Ascot, and this 9yo is now 0-23 on grass; others are preferred.

16/1

3

(12)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Hieronymus

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Baker

Five-time winner on Kempton AW, most recently in February (below par there since); has form over C&D but the 9yo is 0-22 on turf and not the percentage call.

25/1

Form: 1-3321 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Successful under Rossa Ryan at Newbury (7f) one month ago, taking record in cheekpieces to 2-3 and form figures this season to 3321; solid chance in the retained headgear.
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9th

3

(7)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

Stratocracy

10st 5lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Has run well in competitive handicaps this summer, notably his third of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) two runs ago; big shout on that form if he can brush off his below-par effort at Newbury.

10/1

5th

3

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:58 Newbury

Stratocracy

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Ended 2025 with a 7f win at Chelmsford and he has run well in competitive handicaps on turf this summer, most recently finishing third of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; no obvious reason why he wouldn't make another bold bid.

11/2

3rd

6

(15)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Stratocracy

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Sixth of 22 over C&D (good) in May on reappearance and further respectable efforts when fifth of 14 on his next two starts (7f, good to firm); however, he needs something extra to return to winning ways today.

20/1

Form: -84673 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Not totally solid on his form for current yard but has possibilities off current mark provided latest effort (third at Yarmouth) is backed up; well treated on peak figures.
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5th

5

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Gunfighter

9st 10lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: John Butler

Turned things around with a win at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last month but he was only seventh of ten in his follow-up bid at Wolverhampton (favourite); used to act on Polytrack; in-form yard also runs Split Elevens; inconsistent.

8/1

7th

2

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

14:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gunfighter

10st 1lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: John Butler

Unable to land a telling blow on first two stable starts but rewarded good market support when scoring by a neck at Southwell (7f) this month and remains well handicapped on older form; high on the list.

5/2

Form: 814699 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Regressive results on turf since spring AW win; failed to beat a rival over C&D most recently; defied a 6lb higher mark in this race last year but was in better form at the time.
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3rd

1

(2)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Sandown

Billy Mill

10st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Rod Millman

Runner-up three times in a row on AW this April-June, but below-par sixth at Kempton (1m, AW) three weeks ago and he failed to shine when tackling turf last year; has his first outing on grass of 2026.

10/1

6th

10

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

8st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Rod Millman

Eight-time AW winner who has finished runner-up over C&D in his last three starts including a close call on his penultimate run; should give it another good shot and he's respected.

5/1

2nd

10

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Rod Millman

Prolific winner who arrives on the back of three placed efforts over C&D; now 2lb higher but likely to give his running once again.

13/2

Form: 114240 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and it's a long time since last win in this sphere; returns to grass for first time this year; opposed.
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5th

10

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Tadreeb

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Stays 1m but all eight of his wins have come over 7f, the latest at Kempton 18 days ago; should get a good pace to aim at and he holds each-way claims again.

11/2

1st

7

(6)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

Tadreeb

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Well held after a slow start here (1m) 12 days ago but that was after two solid placed efforts at Lingfield (7f/1m); losing run is now up to 15 but he's on a dangerous mark and could get involved if he gets a good pace and some luck; cheekpieces removed.

11/2

Form: 5-0170 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Far from solid on 2025 form, notwithstanding a Lingfield win; failed to beat a rival last time and now goes back up in grade; look elsewhere.
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7th

7

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Land Of Magic

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Gradually back to form this term, most recently prevailing at Goodwood (6f, good to soft); has never won above Class 5 but she remains favourably treated, having defied current mark last term (over 7f).

4/1

1st

8

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Goodwood

Land Of Magic

9st 7lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Strike-rate of 4-35; best run for a while when a front-running second at Lingfield (7f, good) and dropping back to 6f won't hinder, nor the slower ground; could have done with a higher draw ideally but should run well.

13/2

2nd

8

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Lingfield

Land Of Magic

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Out of the frame in her last ten starts, but is 4lb lower than when making all over C&D this time last year; by no means written off.

11/1

Form: -53232 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
7f AW scorer for Julie Camacho; consistent (3232) on turf this spring/summer for Gemma Tutty, beaten narrowly at Thirsk most recently; sold for 10,000gns since; in the mix.
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6th

4

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Arantes Nascimento

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Attwater

Ended a long losing run at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in April and he's held his form back on turf since, including a close call at Salisbury (6f, soft) and a 2l sixth in a big field at Ascot (7f, good to firm) last month; still looks on a workable mark and he could be a big factor back on AW.

4/1

6th

8

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Arantes Nascimento

9st 11lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Arrives in top form after a 7f win at Kempton and two second places over 6f; hard to knock and should be thereabouts.

13/2

2nd

2

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Arantes Nascimento

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Unraced on soft; 2-14 on the AW (wins over 7f) compared to 0-11 on turf but it was a good effort when second of ten at Newmarket (6f, good) 24 days ago; contender if handling conditions.

5/1

Form: 40-381 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Opened his account in Doncaster contest (7f) last month on only his third start for shrewd new connections; could well build on that win and show further progress; respected.
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7th

10

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

War Howl

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

A two-time scorer (including over C&D) for Michael Appleby last summer; well below par for his present handler this season, however, and he failed to beat a rival in 1m Pontefract handicap last time.

20/1

Form: 772311

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Record of 2311 (all over 6f) since being gelded, the wins at Haydock and Chepstow; shapes as if he'll be as effective back at 7f; open to further improvement; big player.
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12th

8

(14)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Thurso

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Won four for Richard Hughes (three on turf) at 5.5f-7f; promising start for this yard at Navan in June but never figured when failing to beat a rival back at Navan on latest; needs to bounce back.

12/1

15th

1

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Thurso

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Three wins last year, at 5.5f and 7f, final start on firm ground at Bath; encouraging yard debut here last month when close fourth over conventional 5f; slightly longer trip here should suit so considered off same mark.

8/1

Form: 112115 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Productive 3yo whose record of 5-10 in handicaps includes four wins this season; however, defeat off this mark last time suggests he may now be in the assessor's grip.
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4th

2

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Newmarket (July)

Mr Ubiquitous

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Improved his record to 6-16 when winning at Kempton (7f, AW) in March but he's been well below form in three subsequent runs; now only 1lb higher than for his last success but he needs to get back on track

8/1

5th

1

(2)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

18:49 Yarmouth

Mr Ubiquitous

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Gained his sixth success when winning at Kempton (7f, AW) in March on his reappearance but he's been below that level in both starts since, including at Newbury three weeks ago; drops in grade but others have stronger claims.

10/1

10th

9

(12)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Mr Ubiquitous

9st 11lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Back from a break to claim career win number six on the Kempton AW (7f) in March but then disappointed at Yarmouth (off this 3lb higher mark); consistent in the main since sent into handicaps and breaks tend to do him good.

10/1

Non-runners

Dannick

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Payout
Exacta £16.80
Straight Forecast £18.94
Tricast £89.99
Trifecta £88.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

War Howl

LAMBOURN:

Thurso

D Express:

Stratocracy

NEWMARKET:

Mr Ubiquitous

TOPSPEED:

Arantes Nascimento

The Times:

Dannick

Telegraph:

Thurso

The Sun:

Thurso

RP RATINGS:

War Howl

The Guardian:

War Howl

Daily Record:

War Howl

Daily Mail:

Mr Ubiquitous

POSTDATA:

Arantes Nascimento

Daily Mirror:

Stratocracy

The Star:

Stratocracy