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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4th

1

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Woodstock

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

On a 16-race losing run but down the weights as a result and he was on the heels of the winner when third of 12 at Thirsk (7f) 11 days ago; having his first race here; thereabouts if he takes to it.

9/2

3rd

14

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Woodstock

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

On a 15-race losing run but he's well handicapped as a result and his stable is in fine form; almost certainly needed the run when seventh of 13 over C&D four weeks ago, fading; likely to build on that and more persuasive than most.

12/1

7th

11

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

Woodstock

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Failed to win in 2025 but he ran some solid races in defeat and he makes his seasonal return off a dangerous mark; interesting to see how he fares in the betting.

16/1

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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5th

11

(2)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Mister Mojito

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

2-2 over C&D, with the most recent of those wins coming last May off the same mark as today; solid efforts on the AW when last seen and he's since undergone wind surgery for the second time; contender back at this track.

9/1

5

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Mister Mojito

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

Record of 5-20 and his last success was off a similar mark in May; didn't shine at Newcastle last time but that was a muddling race and he didn't get much luck over C&D (close third) on his penultimate run; has claims if he can recapture that form and he's an interesting contender.

5/1

5th

3

(6)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mister Mojito

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

Good strike-rate and confirmed his wellbeing when keeping on well for third at Chelmsford last week, meeting trouble and nearest at the finish; closely matched with Riot, who also had a miserable trip through that Chelmsford event, and he shaped well in one previous run on Tapeta.

100/30

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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6th

10

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Stratocracy

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Frost

On a career-high mark but he won well from the front at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in November when last seen and may remain competitive; dual scorer on turf and doesn't necessarily need to dominate.

12/1

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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7th

3

(9)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Gunfighter

9st 13lb

J: Liam Wright

T: John Butler

Dual winner for Hugo Palmer (6f/7f); third the best he managed for Robert Eddery; failed to see out 1m in two previous attempts so looks best watched on debut for John Butler, who runs two others, back from 292 days off.

20/1

13th

12

(3)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:05 Newmarket (July)

Gunfighter

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Eddery

Two AW wins when trained by Hugo Palmer; he has found the handicapper in command since joining this stable and although his penultimate third at Yarmouth was better, he doesn't look the obvious answer here; stable also run Spring Bloom.

33/1

5

(4)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Gunfighter

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Eddery

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.

14/1

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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2nd

14

(12)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Eight-time AW winner who has finished placed over C&D in his last two starts; drawn out wide this time but he's tactically versatile and remains feasibly treated off his last winning mark; in the mix.

8/1

2nd

10

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Has done most of his winning over 7f, most recently off current mark at Kempton in January; however, posted best effort since when keeping-on third over C&D last time; fighting chance.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Returned from a break to win a 7f handicap here, his third course success, in January; not in the same form since but he is now back to his last winning mark.

10/1

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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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

5th

6

(5)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Land Of Magic

9st 7lb

J: James Glennon

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Her four wins have included one over this C&D (good to soft) and she's now 1lb below the most recent of those successes; left the impression her first start for 192 days was needed when weakening at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 10 days ago and she should appreciate this drop in grade; contender.

18/1

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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2nd

7

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Arantes Nascimento

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Runner-up three times in a row over 7f on AW in the winter and returned to form with a win at Kempton (7f, AW) last month; unproven over 6f and 0-10 on turf, but placed on grass a few times and is not ruled out.

10/1

1st

8

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Arantes Nascimento

9st 5lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Often placed but has never passed the post first in any of his 23 starts, his sole success courtesy of the stewards; return to this trip should suit, but others preferred for win purposes.

14/1

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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18th

22

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

War Howl

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Well treated on his warm spell (finishing positions 112) last summer; not in anything like the same form this year for new yard, however, and is best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

40/1

11th

9

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

War Howl

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Two 7f wins for Mick Appleby last summer; back to his last winning mark but that is a result of showing little in three starts for current connections; only of interest if attracting support.

25/1

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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1st

1

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Thurso

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Three wins last year, at 6f and 7f; needs to get himself back on track and this is only his second attempt at 5f.

8/1

8th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Thurso

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

On the back foot early due to issues at the start a couple of times of late but has also disappointed; weighted to go well if Oliver Hoodless, who rode a 33-1 winner in February, can get a good tune out of him.

12/1

8th

5

(10)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Thurso

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

Not much has gone to plan since the turn of the year and he's drawn wide today but he moves back up to his optimum trip after two 6f runs (lost ground at the start both times) and is well handicapped if judged on his 7f Wolverhampton form from the autumn.

10/1

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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5th

1

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Mr Ubiquitous

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Harry Eustace

Strike-rate of 6-16 so he knows how to win and only 3lb higher than for his half-length reappearance success at Kempton (7f, AW); every chance.

3/1

1st

1

(3)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Mr Ubiquitous

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Won four on turf last spring/summer (7f-1m), climbing the weights by more than a stone, before losing his way latterly; resumes 4lb above his highest successful mark, back from seven months off, but this is easier back on the AW (won his nursery here).

6/1

9th

10

(5)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newbury

Mr Ubiquitous

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Eustace

Had initial form figures of 11211 (including C&D win) since his return in April but he's gone off the boil on last two starts; handicapper may have finally got him for now.

20/1

Non-runners

Dannick

+o+e Accumulators

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