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.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Roberto Caro

10st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Drawn wide when down the field at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last time; his earlier 6f form brings him right into the reckoning and rain would be a positive; solid chance.

10/1

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

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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15th

4

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

King Of Light

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Stuart Williams

Did well for Stuart Williams in the second half of 2025; solid efforts on his first two runs this year before taking his form to new heights with a runaway win at Windsor (6f, good to firm); hit with an 8lb rise for that but it was a good time and there is no suggestion he was flattered; promising apprentice takes off 5lb; one to consider.

6/1

1st

9

(10)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

King Of Light

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Narrow 6f defeat at Chepstow last August but his next two runs at the trip were a failure and kept to shorter since, winning at Haydock (good to soft) in September; two respectable efforts at 5f this year (no aids latest) don't suggest this mark is ripe for plucking back at 6f, though.

5/1

5th

8

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

King Of Light

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Won a 5f handicap (good to soft; first time in tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination) at Haydock last September off a 6lb lower mark; stayed on for second behind the impressive Lexington Blitz at Goodwood on last month's return; withdrawn at York two weeks ago having got upset in the stalls (9-1 at the time of withdrawal); the more rain the better; no accessories today.

14/1

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
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Salisbury

Addison Grey

10st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Low-mileage 4yo whose sound form this term includes a respectable effort behind the subsequent Wokingham winner; one of his three wins was gained over C&D; solid chance.

2/1

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

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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Montezuma

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Often threatened better as a 3yo and he has made good progress this year, albeit he only has one win (5f, good to soft) to show for it; not beaten far into fifth in a blanket finish at Thirsk 17 days ago (5f, good); now sports a hood for the first time and that could help this free-going sort.

100/30

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

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

18:40 Bath

Tiger Tulip

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Heather Main

All three wins have been over 6f; hasn't fired on either of her starts this year but well handicapped if she can return to form.

5/1

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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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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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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16th

4

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Juan Les Pins

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Good run of form ground to a halt at Thirsk ten days ago when he wasn't on his best behaviour in the stalls; has the ability to feature off this mark but is not without risk.

14/1

9th

10

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Juan Les Pins

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

He had dropped a long way in the weights before ending a losing run at Newcastle (5f) in March; added a C&D win in April and he has run well in defeat in both runs since; creeping back up the weights and had a 53-day break but he has the ability to go well.

6/1

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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17th

18

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Northcliff

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ross Burdon

Most recent win came over this trip at Chepstow in May on final run for Thomas Faulkner; not disgraced over 6f twice since and looks ready for a return to 7f; gets that here and should be thereabouts.

14/1

6th

8

(11)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Northcliff

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ross Burdon

Turned things around when scoring back on turf at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) for Thomas Faulkner last month; remains feasibly treated on that form and he made a solid start for new yard when fourth of 16 at Newmarket (6f, good) ten days ago; in the mix.

8/1

4th

10

(18)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Northcliff

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ross Burdon

Having tumbled down the weights he returned to form at Chepstow (7f, good to firm; well backed) three weeks ago, reportedly appreciating the return to turf; still has plenty of handicapping scope up 3lb and his new trainer (same owner) has won with two of his last three runners; visor returns today having worn cheekpieces last time.

6/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

3

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Diamondonthehill

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

The most recent of his six wins came at Lingfield (7f, AW) in April 2025 off a mark 3lb higher than today's but he has posted some good efforts since; however, he was below his best at Salisbury 19 days ago and needs to bounce back with cheekpieces back on.

10/1

5th

2

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Diamondonthehill

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Losing run is mounting up but he has proved broadly consistent since last success, most recently beating all bar the market leader at Musselburgh (7f, good); again has place possibilities.

6/1

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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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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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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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

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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