August 07 / 19.00 Chepstow

19.00

Good

Racing League 18 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 0m 7f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Racing League 18 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 342321 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Gained reward for a series of good efforts this year when making all at Ascot (7f, good to firm) 26 days ago, with the reopposing Riot behind in fifth on that occasion; no reason why he won't give his running but his overall record doesn't necessarily mark him down as an obvious one to follow up.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

Flag Of St George

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Prominent racer who won two 7f turf handicaps last summer; also close second off 1lb higher at Lingfield (7f) in December but his form dipped in two subsequent starts last winter; off for 169 days so his peak fitness has to be taken on trust.

11/1

8th

8

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:03 Southwell (AW)

Flag Of St George

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Prominent racer who won two 7f turf handicaps last summer; close second at Lingfield (7f) on his penultimate start but his form dipped when fifth of six behind Legal Reform on Boxing Day; a personal best will be required to take this.

10/1

8

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:35 Haydock

Flag Of St George

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Front-running wins at Ascot and Chepstow this summer (both 7f, good to firm and good to soft); weak in the market and dropped away tamely at Newcastle five weeks ago; return to 7f and the redeployment of blinkers should give him a lift; considered.

5/1

11/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 0-0052 D BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ayr Silver Cup winner in 2023 and has dipped to 6lb below the mark he defied at Thirsk (6f) last year; best effort of 2025 when second of 11 at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last month; has winning form over 7f; considered.
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Verdict Starting price

18th

10

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Wobwobwob

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Losing run stretches back over two years; best effort this year when fifth of eight over 7f at Goodwood (soft) on Sunday, but he'll need more if he's to exploit his reduced mark.

20/1

5th

5

(7)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Wobwobwob

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Losing run stretches back over two years and neither start this year suggests he is ready to exploit his lowly mark; the prospect of slow ground does pique interest though.

14/1

9th

6

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Wobwobwob

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Six-time winner, notably the 2023 Ayr Silver Cup, but two years have passed since the last victory; retained ability in a mixed 2025 campaign and he should be sharper with a run under his belt; drying ground won't be in his favour here though.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 020631 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways in a Wolverhampton Racing League event over 6f last Thursday, making most of the running under Ali Rawlinson; equally as effective at 7f and should be competitive under a 4lb penalty.
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7th

6

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Intervention

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

On a good mark, fully 14lb lower than when winning last season's Great St Wilfrid, but 0-14 at 5f and he is drawn out wide.

25/1

7th

7

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

12lb lower than for his win in the Great St Wilfrid last August (6f, good to firm); mixed bag in 2026 but he is the type to pop up soon, albeit probably over a shorter trip.

16/1

8th

11

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Intervention

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good to firm) off a 9lb higher mark; some creditable efforts since but he's hard to predict and has struggled at Chester and York in his last two starts; comes with risks attached and he needs to bounce back on this drop back in trip.

18/1

Form: 6-6221 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner who also chased home Ultramarine here in May; career-best performance when back to winning ways at Epsom (7f, good) four weeks ago; the promising Warren Fentiman took 5lb off on that occasion so she's effectively a lot higher here but her course record makes her a dangerous one to discount
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8

(10)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Believe You Me

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Heather Main

Consistent spell over 7f featured an Epsom win in July; well held on penultimate start, though, and never got into it over 1m at Brighton on latest (patchy record over 1m); good chance if back to her peak.

8/1

8

(10)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Believe You Me

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Heather Main

Consistent spell over 7f featured an Epsom win in July; well held on penultimate start, though, and never got into it over 1m at Brighton on latest (patchy record over 1m); good chance if back to her peak.

8/1

3

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Believe You Me

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Consistent spell featured an Epsom win in July; well held in competitive Class 4 last time but this looks an easier task.

14/1

16/1

Form: 0-7708

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won maiden and novice over 6f (soft/good); yet make much of a mark in handicaps, although he was hampered when eighth of 12 at Doncaster (6f) 15 days ago; back up in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

13

(10)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Golden Strike

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record of 4-15 overall and 2-5 since wearing visor; campaigned exclusively over shorter but the manner of his half-length success in big field at York (7f, good) last time suggests this new trip is worth exploring; enters calculations in the retained headgear.

5/1

1st

21

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Golden Strike

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record of 122 over 7f on AW once fitted with a visor; however, despite turf achievements early in career, his return to turf at Doncaster (7f, good to soft; second favourite) in March bore no comparison.

20/1

12th

13

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Golden Strike

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record of 122, all over 7f on AW, since wearing visor; most recently bumped into thriving rival who was on the second leg of a four-timer; dual winner on turf; solid claims in the retained headgear.

11/2

8/1

Form: -13093 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Bounced back from a couple of below-par runs when third of 13 over the extended 7f at Chester (good) 12 days ago, arguably doing well to snatch a place considering he came wide off the home turn.
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6th

8

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Be Frank

10st 9lb

J: Mr Bradley Furniss

T: Ian Williams

A fair and largely reliable 7f winner in 2025; has his first run for nine months here but he has won off a break so is no forlorn hope.

20/1

Form: -25416 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Good fourth in competitive York handicap prior to coming good in maiden company at Ffos Las (7.5f, good to soft) last month; hung left when only a respectable sixth off 14 at Yarmouth (7f,) on day one of the Racing League a fortnight ago; cheekpieces worn in recent starts are now replaced by first-time blinkers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

24th

10

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Arctic Dawn

9st 7lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Arrives in top form having won really well under Zac Lloyd at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last time, building on his reappearance effort and taking record in cheekpieces to 4-10; that sets him up perfectly for a crack at a bigger prize and further progress is not out of the question; shortlisted.

16/1

1st

7

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Arctic Dawn

9st 5lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Turf maiden winner who won two AW handicaps last autumn; his last success was off 7lb lower but he reappeared with a good third at Newmarket (7f, good) last month and he's still lightly raced on turf; in the mix.

11/2

3rd

6

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Arctic Dawn

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Turf maiden winner who scored in fine style in a handicap at Newcastle (7f, AW) last October; on that evidence this 7lb higher mark isn't necessarily beyond him, but he needs to improve upon what he produced on his last two outings in November and December.

16/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 653116 CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner who belatedly showed he can do it on turf too with back to back C&D wins (good/soft) at the start of the summer; never involved from too far back at Chester in mid-June; freshened up since.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ultramarine

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: David Evans

Shaped well, amid traffic issues, over 6f at Kempton on reappearance; has gained most wins over 7f, including twice at Wolverhampton; interesting back up in trip with Toby Moore taking off a handy 7lb.

8/1

5th

4

(4)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Ultramarine

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

6f winner but majority of his wins at 7f; went back-to-back at Chepstow in May/June; not in same form since and returns to AW after a break with his mark still looking tricky; drop back down in trip also a slight query.

10/1

Form: -73751 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark with ease in Class 6 at Epsom (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago but the second/third haven't done much for that form since and he's 10lb higher now taking a significant jump in grade.
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3rd

5

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:15 Epsom

Jersey Maverick

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Has modest 1-17 strike-rate but he's pretty consistent and his win was gained over C&D on good to firm ground (just under a year ago); finished well for second at Leicester (6f, good) last month and this step back up in trip is an obvious move; high on the list.

5/2

2nd

3

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Leicester

Jersey Maverick

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Sole win from 16 starts came at Epsom (7f, good to firm) last July; went close at Southwell (7f, AW) in April and did best of those ridden prominently when eighth of 22 at York (7f, good) three weeks ago; this drop back in trip shouldn't inconvenience him and he's considered.

6/1

8th

13

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Jersey Maverick

9st 3lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

15 races for one win, at Epsom (7f, good to firm; from 9lb lower) last July; faced 7f on AW for last four starts, with career-best form in two close calls, the latest under Mikkel Mortensen at Southwell late last month but today's stronger race for return to turf surely demands better still.

14/1

Form: 540682 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Good second of 15 at Galway (7f, yielding) last week and likely would have gone very close but for being denied a clear run at a crucial stage; big player if in the same form.
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11th

8

(15)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Apache Outlaw

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Solid form in four runs on turf since an unproductive spell on AW; needs to find extra on the evidence of last Saturday's third at Limerick; previous third at this venue was over 7f.

16/1

5th

6

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

17:25 Limerick

Apache Outlaw

9st 7lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Adrian McGuinness

Solid form in three runs on turf since an unproductive spell on AW; 7lb claimer in the saddle here, with a senior rider on stablemate Clonmacash.

8/1

3rd

18

(18)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Apache Outlaw

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual turf winner has shaped nicely enough in two runs since return from a two-month break; not beaten that far when fourth of 15 at Leopardstown latest (7f, good) and place claims if backing that up.

14/1

11th
10 (11)
Riot

9/1

Form: 026258 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two wins off higher marks last year, including over C&D; mixed results this season but he did catch the eye when eighth of 22 at York (7f, good to soft) 13 days ago, beaten only 2.5l despite meeting trouble on a couple of occasions; interesting.
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12th

7

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Riot

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Charlie Wallis

Now 11lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara last autumn but has lost his way; it's a long time since he won on turf and even longer since he ran in a sprint, so he is hard to fancy back from a break.

33/1

8th

2

(4)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Riot

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

8lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara over C&D in October, but has lost his way including in five starts for this yard; drops into a Class 6 for the first time in his career, but has plenty to prove; cheekpieces return.

25/1

7th

10

(7)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Riot

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to offer much in four runs for his current yard, just eighth of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; significantly more is required from this three-time C&D winner.

33/1

Form: 071883 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with a win at York (7f, good to firm) in June and another good effort over 7f at that venue (good to soft) when third of 22 just under two weeks ago; should remain competitive off only 1lb higher.
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13th

19

(15)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Feel The Need

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Herrington

Good C&D record includes a win in this race (good to firm) off 1lb higher last year; good second at Southwell (7f) in January but always behind over C&D four months later; may well have needed that outing but needed to see more to be confident.

14/1

21th

14

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Feel The Need

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

Most of his 14 races at York have been over 7f, including wins in this race in 2024 and another last June; absent since second on AW in January and that's the longest break he's had for two years, which asks a question, but he has to be considered off his last winning mark.

16/1

2nd

7

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Feel The Need

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Easy to make a case on last year's peak form but signed off with two quiet runs and now back from three months off; not without hope if the break has done him good; has form here.

14/1

Form: 41 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Didn't make her debut until June but set to make up for lost time judged on the way she strode 3l clear in novice at Newcastle (7f, AW) six weeks ago; lacks experience for a race of this nature but has obvious unexposed potential now making a quick switch to handicaps.
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8

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Estrella Divina

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Comfortably landed an uncompetitive novice over C&D in June, but finished lame on her handicap debut in a Racing League event at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) in August; has been off 81 days, but remains unexposed after just three outings.

16/1

8

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Estrella Divina

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Comfortably landed an uncompetitive novice over C&D in June, but finished lame on her handicap debut in a Racing League event at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) in August; has been off 81 days, but remains unexposed after just three outings.

16/1

13th

7

(6)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Chepstow

Estrella Divina

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Didn't make her debut until June but set to make up for lost time judged on the way she strode 3l clear in novice at Newcastle (7f, AW) six weeks ago; lacks experience for a race of this nature but has obvious unexposed potential now making a quick switch to handicaps.

13/2

Form: 091722 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
C&D winner (good to soft) in June and shrugged off a lesser effort on AW when second on return visit here (good to firm) last month; another solid runner-up effort at Sandown (1m, good) last week and same mark this evening.
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5th

8

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Dapper Gee Gee

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Landed his third win at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) last month and ran up to that form when runner-up back there (soft) six days ago; still on a workable mark and holds claims.

7/2

2nd

9

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:53 Chepstow

Dapper Gee Gee

8st 11lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Gained a second C&D victory when getting up late in 11-runner handicap last month; up 2lb but that form is working out well so he must enter calculations.

9/2

1st

5

(8)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Dapper Gee Gee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Better than ever when readily seeing off 11 rivals at Southwell (7f) under Gina Mangan in January; never involved over 1m at Doncaster next time but shaped as if still in form when fourth back at Southwell (7f) 23 days ago.

6/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £102.90
Straight Forecast £89.54
Tricast £1508.41
Trifecta £1539.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Apache Outlaw

POSTDATA:

Riot

LAMBOURN:

Estrella Divina

The Times:

Arctic Dawn

TOPSPEED:

Flag Of St George

Telegraph:

Jersey Maverick

Daily Mail:

Believe You Me

D Express:

Estrella Divina

The Star:

Arctic Dawn

NEWMARKET:

Flag Of St George

RP RATINGS:

Apache Outlaw

The Sun:

Apache Outlaw

Daily Record:

Apache Outlaw

The Guardian:

Riot

Daily Mirror:

Riot