August 07 / 17.30 Chepstow

17.30

Good

Racing League 15 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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Racing League 15 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 00-845 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year, including two 6f handicaps on good to soft and soft ground; needed his reappearance and his York fourth in June (6f, good to firm) was a fine effort, the only one of the first seven home to come from a double-figure stall; didn't have optimal track position when fifth at Thirsk five weeks ago either and he's an interesting contender off a fair mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Roberto Caro

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has started 2026 in very good nick, third of six in 6f Southwell handicap last month; not out of things eased 1lb.

6/1

3rd

4

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Roberto Caro

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a Racing League handicap off this mark last summer; three solid efforts this year, including a third at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last month and a close fourth in big field at Ripon two weeks ago; remains lightly raced on AW and he's a key player back in this sphere.

11/4

4th

4

(10)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Roberto Caro

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a Racing League handicap off this mark last summer; two solid AW efforts this year, keeping on strongly for third in a well-contested 6f handicap at Newcastle three weeks ago; each-way shout.

9/1

25/1

  • Place: £8.60

Form: 17-780

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Had strong 2yo form for Karl Burke, winning twice; the latter success came in a 5f nursery (soft) off just 1lb lower and although it has been a struggle so far this year, he has been contesting hot sprint handicaps; this is weaker and he's one to consider starting out for a new yard after a 70,000gns sale last month; 6f the query.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

King Of Light

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Stuart Williams

Ended 2025 better than ever and he made an encouraging return to action when second at Goodwood (5f, good) at the start of this month; has run well over C&D in the past; solid credentials.

15/2

2nd

9

(5)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

King Of Light

8st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Stuart Williams

Ended 2025 better than ever (cheekpieces on and tongue tied) with Haydock victory and fourth at Ascot (both 5f); yard is going well so he's very much one to consider on his return.

10/1

5

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

King Of Light

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Good start for Stuart Williams when second in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow in August (6f, good); below par on next three starts (awkward leaving the stalls) but he was more smartly away at Haydock last week (5f, good to soft; cheekpieces first time) and found plenty for pressure to win a Class 2 handicap in good style; had the benefit of prime track position there and he's now 6lb higher but rain won't faze him and may yet rate higher.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 1-71 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Looked good when winning at Southwell on his debut in November (6f, AW); got upset in the stalls before a disappointing reappearance at Doncaster in April; made no mistake when the 1-11 favourite at Salisbury 12 days ago (6f, good to firm), sauntering home 17l to the good, a mid-race stumble having jumped the path the only brief moment of concern for his backers; more on his plate now handicapping but it will be surprising if he isn't better than this opening mark in time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Addison Grey

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Low-mileage 4yo who is a three-time winner; gelded prior to second-place finishes over 6f at Newbury (beaten a head by Mirabeau) and Newmarket (behind a handicap snip) this term; solid claims.

11/2

2nd

9

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Addison Grey

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Unexposed 4yo; hugely encouraging seasonal return at Newbury (6f, good; gelded during his absence) a fortnight ago, missing a beat at the start but moving through to lead inside the final furlong before being picked off close home; 2lb well in and this flashy grey appeals as the type to win a major sprint handicap this year; solid contender.

5/1

2nd

4

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Addison Grey

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Managed only a midfield finish in the Portland Handicap (5.6f, good) when last seen in September but he was favourite for that prestigious event having won well at Newmarket on penultimate start; still has potential after just six starts, three of which have resulted in 6f wins; looks the type to be contesting major sprint handicaps this summer but stall 1 is a slight query on his return (best pace looks middle to high); gelded since last seen.

6/1

4th
14 (11)
Montezuma

14/1

Form: 55-73

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
The bare form of his Hamilton third on last month's handicap debut (6f, good) leaves him with a bit to find at this level but it was a run that promised much better, blowing the start and then meeting trouble when launching his run; unexposed and he's bred to be better than this mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Montezuma

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Competitive over 5f at Musselburgh this spring and wasn't at his best at Hamilton two weeks ago (6f); capable of bouncing back.

13/2

13th

3

(14)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Montezuma

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Three solid efforts over 5f at Musselburgh this spring; no worries about the return to 6f in another big field and he may yet be capable of better; high on the shortlist.

7/2

2nd

6

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Montezuma

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Lightly raced 4yo who built on his reappearance second over C&D (soft) to win a 17-runner handicap over C&D (good to soft) a fortnight ago; also effective on good/good to firm; up 7lb for last time but did it nicely and he could be just the type of Jim Goldie sprinter to keep on improving.

3/1

6/1

Form: 080112 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Slow start to 2025 but she's found her form with a vengeance this summer, winning 6f handicaps at Windsor and Newbury (made the running on good ground on both occasions); good second at Yarmouth in week one of the Racing League (6f, soft) and she's a solid contender off an unchanged mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(7)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Tiger Tulip

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Heather Main

Raced on unfavoured part of the track and eased once beaten at Goodwood two days ago on seasonal debut (effort best forgiven); can enter calculations on plenty of 2025 form, including a May success (beat Strike) over C&D.

10/1

9th

3

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Goodwood

Tiger Tulip

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Heather Main

All three wins have been at 6f but she ended last season with a creditable second over this trip at Newmarket (good); has gone close when fresh in the past and she's a player if she can pick up where she left off.

7/1

Form: -16953 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
5f Beverley win on his reappearance and he was back at that level when third of 22 at York 13 days ago; he was better drawn than the reopposing Juan Les Pins on that occasion, however, and wouldn't be sure to confirm the placings.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Northern Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Northern Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

25/1

Form: 235086 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Veteran who ran creditably dropped to 5f at York 12 days ago, plugging on from the rear; on a lowly mark and this should be run to suit so a minor placing couldn't be safely discounted.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 806535 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
The stalls have become an issue for him but he retains a good chunk of his ability and his four turf runs this summer can all be upgraded to varying degrees; wouldn't want the ground to deteriorate but unlikely to be far away granted good or faster.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(13)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Juan Les Pins

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Ended a lengthy losing run at Newcastle in March and added to his tally with a Thirsk win last month (6f, good); better form when a close third in a Class 3 at Newbury three weeks ago and a 1lb rise is manageable; conditions won't be an issue having finished third in a Wokingham in his prime; high on the list.

11/2

3rd

16

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Juan Les Pins

8st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to popping up at Newcastle (5f) last month; ran well at Doncaster ten days later and back on the scoresheet with a Thirsk win last week (6f, good); won that apprentice race (no penalty today) last time with more authority than the winning margin might suggest but he is up in class today.

10/1

Form: 111643 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Reeled off a hat-trick in the spring (third leg was his first run for Thomas Faulkner) and his latest Ascot third (6f, good to firm) was another solid effort; perhaps others will prove better treated in this field though.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Northcliff

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Thomas Faulkner

Now 16lb lower than when winning at Ascot (6f, good to firm; also suited by 7f) on stable debut last spring, but finished well down the field in all four AW sprints since December and returns to turf with lots to prove.

20/1

8th

7

(2)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Northcliff

9st 6lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Thomas Faulkner

This his time of year, with two May wins in 2024 and a hat-trick last spring; arrives off the back of a string of modest efforts, though, the returning visor not making much difference last time.

20/1

11th

2

(8)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:52 Lingfield (AW)

Northcliff

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Landed a turf hat-trick for the visor first going on last spring (won twice in May the year before too); well held in two AW runs from wide stalls this winter and can do better at this lower level with the visor back in place.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 412320

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Form dipped at Goodwood last week (7f, good) but he'd been in fine form beforehand at trips ranging from 6f to 8.6f; type to bounce back quickly and he should get a solid pace to aim at.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Diamondonthehill

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Not an easy horse to win with but he had a solid AW campaign and is on a feasible mark; below par back on turf 12 days ago and needs to bounce back quickly.

10/1

8th

5

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Diamondonthehill

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

He has turned in a string of good runs on the AW since November but such consistency ensures he gets little respite from the handicapper; others may prove better treated today.

10/1

4th

5

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Diamondonthehill

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ultra-consistent RPRs this winter, and just a short-head away at Wolverhampton latest from adding a belated second win on synthetics and first on Tapeta (7f); 4lb better off with Legal Reform for a 1.5l defeat over the same C&D on Boxing Day, and possibilities off an unchanged mark.

7/2

12/1

Form: 18-240 D

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Strong form when second to well-handicapped stablemate Double Rush at Newmarket on his seasonal return/stable debut in April; less good twice since but this isn't a strong race for 0-90 standards and he'll be a danger to all if anywhere near that Newmarket effort.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(7)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Bob Mali

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Charles Hills

All three wins on ground slower than good, the latest two on heavy, and he's been taken out of races on good and quicker ground; rarely seen the best of him in 2025 but a latest close second of 15 at Doncaster (6f, good) offered hope; rain welcome; yard runs two.

7/1

3

(14)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Bob Mali

9st 13lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Charles Hills

Not in top form since reappearance but will be an interesting type when back on slower ground; has a record of 1112 in 6f contests on softer than good; mark is workable.

12/1

Form: 5-1312 BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish filly who made a winning stable debut at Wetherby in April (7f, good to firm); added another front-running success at Chester in June (7f, good) and her latest second at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) represented further improvement; no obvious reason why she wouldn't be in the thick of it again.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

12:50 Newmarket (July)

Profit Refused

10st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ollie Sangster

Flopped at Chepstow 15 days ago but he had been in good form beforehand, including a near-miss over C&D (the winner has scored again since); looks the type to bounce back quickly.

8/1

12th

1

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:30 Chepstow

Profit Refused

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ollie Sangster

Ex-Irish filly who made a winning stable debut at Wetherby in April (7f, good to firm); added another front-running success at Chester in June (7f, good) and her latest second at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) represented further improvement; no obvious reason why she wouldn't be in the thick of it again.

6/1

25/1

Form: -05766 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Well suited by slow ground; won four handicaps in the second half of 2024, the last of them off a 3lb higher mark; not found his best form yet this time around though and opposable unless there is a downpour.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

16

(11)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Count Dorsay

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2024 with a pair of soft-ground 6f wins at Catterick, the second of them off 13lb higher; handicapper has held the upper hand this year but conditions will suit and he helps form a strong hand for Tim Easterby.

12/1

Form: 6-6587 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ran in two Racing League handicaps last season, winning at Wolverhampton and second at Newcastle (both 6f, AW); not quite found his best this time around but he's on a dangerous mark and a revival could be imminent.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

14

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Thunder Blue

8st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Wigham

Capable of fairly useful form but finished last of 18 over C&D in final start for Jamie Osborne; sold for 18,000gns later in October; headgear switch; best watched.

33/1

6

(18)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Thunder Blue

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Won a heavy-ground handicap at Salisbury last month and backed it up with a good second at Newmarket; below that level at Goodwood 12 days ago and needs a full revival.

20/1

4

(3)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

Thunder Blue

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Back to winning ways at Salisbury (6f, heavy) last month and second at Newmarket (6f, heavy) since; this in-form C&D winner has solid claims.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £266.90
Straight Forecast £216.93
Tricast £1009.92
Trifecta £2659.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Addison Grey

NEWMARKET:

King Of Light

POSTDATA:

Tiger Tulip

Telegraph:

Juan Les Pins

TOPSPEED:

Bob Mali

SPOTLIGHT:

Roberto Caro

The Guardian:

Northcliff

Daily Mirror:

Treacherous

LAMBOURN:

Addison Grey

Daily Mail:

Addison Grey

D Express:

Addison Grey

Daily Record:

Addison Grey

The Times:

King Of Light

The Star:

Tiger Tulip

The Sun:

Juan Les Pins