August 07 / 19.30 Chepstow

19.30

Good

Racing League 19 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 0m 5f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Racing League 19 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.60
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 592120 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Irish raider; two wins, both at Down Royal in a lower grade, and she had been running well prior to her midfield finish at the Curragh 18 days ago, a race in which she saw no daylight from some way out; big run on the cards.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:16 Bellewstown

Billie Be Quick

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Mostly campaigned (without success) in Listed company since winning off 77 at Chepstow (5f, gd-sft) last August; remains 10lb above that last success but a repeat of her 3l Cork fourth on penultimate would give her a squeak back in handicap company and she'll be suited by a strongly run race.

13/2

8th

2

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:08 Ayr

Billie Be Quick

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Unplaced in seven races (six of them Listed) since winning a Class 4 handicap at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last August; ran okay on Sunday but she will need more to take this; blinkers the headgear of choice.

33/1

4th

4

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:38 Cork

Billie Be Quick

9st 4lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three-time winner in handicaps; has finished behind Keke in her last two races but wasn't too far away last time at Naas (Listed) despite fluffing the start; 80-1 that day but won't be anything like those odds here; could feature.

12/1

33/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 606760 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Fine third at Pontefract on his seasonal return in April and he's now rated a whopping 14lb lower; that is a result of some lacklustre efforts more recently though and others appeal more here too.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(10)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Catterick

Vince LAmour

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Soft-ground C&D winner in 2024; finished down the field in the Silver Cup at Ripon (6f, good) 11 days ago but he ran well at Thirsk (5f, good) the time before and should be happier back at 5f; others preferred, however.

16/1

15th

17

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Vince LAmour

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

5f win here off 2lb higher in May; quiet afterwards until reviving with a second of six at Thirsk last week; has a C&D win on his record but rarely seen over 6f in recent times.

16/1

2nd

4

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Vince LAmour

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Recorded his fifth turf win when scoring at Ripon (5f, good) in May but he's struggled since and has failed to beat a rival in his last three starts; now 3lb lower than for his last success but he needs a big turnaround.

16/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 333411 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Took a while to exploit his drop in the weights but he won easily at Ffos Las three weeks ago and he wasn't extended to follow up over C&D 13 days ago; now another 9lb higher but he's only run four times at this trip and he's won three of them; up in class but can't ignore at present.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Roach Power

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Wigham

In fine form in the second half of 2025, winning five times; ran his best race this season when fourth of six at Windsor (5f, good to soft) in June but disappointed back from a short break at Ripon a fortnight ago.

14/1

18th

2

(16)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Roach Power

9st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

In fine form in the second half of 2025, winning five times; ran his best race this season when fourth of six at Windsor (5f, good to soft) when last seen in June; on a winning mark but slower ground would be preferable.

12/1

4th

7

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

19:39 Windsor

Roach Power

8st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Five wins in 2025 (all at 5f; on good, heavy and soft ground); had trip and draw excuses for first two runs this year but he'd shot his bolt over a furlong out at Goodwood last time out; might do better back on a more conventional track and the change in the weather brings him into it.

6/1

4th
13 (13)
Woohoo

10/1

Form: 511121 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
On a roll in May and June, winning four times and her second at Hamilton came behind a handicap blot; now 5lb higher than when winning at Ayr in June and she'll need to resume her progress after 47 days off.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

20

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Woohoo

8st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Unproven on ground slower than good to soft; five-time winner (5f/6f), the most recent win at Musselburgh in April off a 10lb lower mark than today's; second in each of her last five starts, including when ahead of a few of today's rivals at Goodwood (6f, good) two starts back, but now tries 7f for the first time off a career-high mark.

25/1

2nd

5

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Musselburgh

Woohoo

9st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Four wins, including over C&D last season; won off 4lb lower over C&D again in April (good) but has finished second five times since, last week going down by a neck in a 6f fillies' handicap at Goodwood (good); 5lb well in; interesting contender.

9/4

2nd

21

(20)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Woohoo

8st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time winner having a consistent season but her handicap mark hasn't really gone anywhere despite several placed efforts over 5f in lower-grade races than this; has won over this far but the chances are she'll come up short once again.

25/1

Form: -21812 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Rapid improver this season, winning 5f handicaps at Windsor and here, the latter win coming by a wide margin; hit with a 10lb rise but then ran well for second at Lingfield last month (5f, good to soft; bled from the nose); still capable of better.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

All Ways Glamorous

10st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Better than ever in 2026 and seen to good effect when making all at Ffos Las and Ascot (5f; good and good to firm; acts on good to soft) in midsummer; couldn't cope with a total rise of 12lb in the Shergar Cup since and an easy lead looks unlikely but he could be well positioned from his draw and give it a good shot.

7/2

4th

6

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

All Ways Glamorous

9st 11lb

J: Mme Marie Velon

T: Christopher Mason

Made good progress last season and he has improved again this year, finishing third of 17 over C&D on his reappearance and winning at Ffos Las (5f, good) and C&D (good to firm) on his last two starts; up another 5lb but foolish to think he has reached his ceiling.

6/1

1st

6

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

All Ways Glamorous

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Two C&D runs have seen him make the frame in big-field events; easily saw off four rivals in a handicap at Ffos Las (5f, good) 26 days ago; the combination of a 7lb rise and considerably more demanding opposition could scupper a follow up.

6/1

12/1

Form: -23551 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the sixth attempt (first for this yard) when digging deep in a 5f maiden at Leicester two weeks ago (good ground); more will be required back in a handicap.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

1

(5)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:48 Windsor

Our Planet

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Keady

Made a winning start for this yard at Leicester (5f) last July but he's offered little in 5f handicaps at Lingfield and Newmarket this summer; others appeal more.

20/1

6th

3

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Our Planet

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Keady

Won a Leicester maiden (5f, good) on stable debut last July but has found it harder in handicaps since, including sixth of seven on Lingfield (turf) reappearance a fortnight ago.

10/1

6th

2

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

20:30 Lingfield

Our Planet

9st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Michael Keady

Won a Leicester maiden (5f, good) on stable debut last July but he struggled in handicaps in his final two runs last season; overall record is now 1-10 and he has something to prove after 277 days off.

14/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 222235 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Hard to crab his consistency this year but he hasn't managed to get the job done; only fifth of 13 in week one of the Racing League (5f, soft) but today's ground should suit better.
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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

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:20 Yarmouth

Existent

9st 8lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Stuart Williams

Finally ended a 49-race losing run at Southwell (5f, AW) in January; now 2lb lower than for that success and this company is much easier than that he normally keeps, but his record of 1-47 on turf still makes him hard to warm to.

6/1

5th

13

(9)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Existent

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Stuart Williams

Ended a lengthy losing run at Southwell in January and posted a respectable effort at Newmarket (5f, good) last month; however, he was down the field at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago and is now just 1-46 on turf; others preferred.

20/1

14th

15

(16)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Existent

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Ended a lengthy losing run at Southwell in January and he is just 1lb higher today; solid effort at Newmarket 17 days ago when not ideally positioned; each-way claims at a track where he has run well in much better races than this one.

12/1

Form: 439313 D BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways when readily accounting for eight rivals at Sandown (5f, good) last month; similar form when third off this 5lb higher mark at Thirsk on Saturday; should run his race again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Blind Beggar

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Jessica Macey

Tumbling down the weights and one to be interested in when the stable emerges from the doldrums.

25/1

6th

3

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Ripon

Blind Beggar

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jessica Macey

Well handicapped on his Sandown win (5f, good) last July but has mixed record since and he's been well held in three runs this year; now drops back in grade but he needs to get back on track.

20/1

3

(7)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Blind Beggar

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

Has won just once since April 2024, at Sandown (5f, good; from 6lb higher) last July; joined this trainer soon after for 15,000gns, and runner-up on stable debut; nowhere near his best in three starts this year, including when twelfth of 20 at York (6f; 50-1) latest.

25/1

16/1

Form: 542461 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Didn't have to improve on this season's best to win a 5f Class 6 event at Ffos Las nine days ago; that form has since been franked by the runner-up but he will need another step forward to dominate these classier rivals under a penalty.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(1)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

So Smart

9st 4lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Grace Harris

Dominated a four-runner apprentice handicap at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) last month, but he's taken two backward steps since then; handles most ground but he's still 4lb higher than for that last success and others are more convincing.

16/1

7th

7

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

So Smart

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Dominated a four-runner apprentice handicap at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) last month but not so good there eight days later; back up 4lb today and balance of form this term suggests he is not the percentage call.

10/1

3rd

4

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

So Smart

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Grace Harris

Took advantage of a drop in the weights when making all to record his second C&D success in an apprentice handicap (good to firm) eight days ago, beating stable-companion Savannah Smiles by 2l; races off the same mark (6lb well in) and a big chance of following up.

5/2

12/1

Form: -97306

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
6f Newbury novice winner for the Coles last summer; he hasn't looked ahead of the handicapper this time around but slowly slipping down the weights and today's ground may suit better than the soft he raced on at Yarmouth two weeks ago.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Bears

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Absent since winning in first-time blinkers (retained) over C&D three months ago on second start for new yard and on AW; unexposed in this sphere and still has leeway in the handicap (peak mark was 16lb higher).

7/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

20/1

Form: 09-507 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Beat a notable opponent on his racecourse debut in June 2023 but not much to shout about since; dropping down the weights but only midfield in a Racing League event at Yarmouth two weeks ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(11)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Emperors Son

10st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Three wins for his former stable, the latest at Hamilton (6f, good) in June; sold for 11,000gns last month; widest stall to overcome on his stable debut; a hood now returns.

14/1

10th

9

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Emperors Son

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won at Hamilton (6f, good) last month on second start back from a break and the neck runner-up went one better there next time; he's used to plying to his trade in a lower grade but is not discounted up just 2lb.

15/2

1st

4

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Emperors Son

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Carlisle winner on debut in June 2023 (5f, good to firm); gained another win at Wolverhampton in January (5f) and fair run back on turf when fourth at Pontefract last time (6f); a possible, but perhaps better at shorter.

15/2

10/1

Form: 530537 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
C&D record reads 122113; not added to her six wins in 2024 this year but she's back down the weights and the return to this track should be in her favour; considered.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(2)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:55 Bath

Jacquelina

8st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Prolific in 2024 and made a welcome return to form when third last week at Nottingham (5f, good); has slipped to a good mark.

4/1

3rd

3

(6)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Jacquelina

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Won six times in 2024, all over about 5f in first half of the year, but well below her best this season and going the wrong way.

16/1

9th

3

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Jacquelina

9st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Won six times in 2024 but well below her best this season; continues to slide down the weights but her last couple of efforts were particularly disappointing and she has a much better strike-rate on turf.

16/1

Form: 35-321 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Gained her first handicap success when cosily seeing off six rivals at Bath (5f, good) nine weeks ago; up 6lb against stronger opposition but she's not fully exposed at this trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

4

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Leicester

Asinara

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Consistent filly who went close last week at Bath off this mark and all ground comes alike; hard to knock.

5/2

2nd

4

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Leicester

Asinara

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Consistent filly who went close last week at Bath off this mark and all ground comes alike; hard to knock.

5/2

3

(10)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:55 Bath

Asinara

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

C&D winner on good ground two runs back (off 5lb lower) and then placed here on heavy; consistent filly who appeals more than most.

100/30

Non-runners

Ancient Times

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £183.60
Straight Forecast £204.05
Tricast £1058.03
Trifecta £2418.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Roach Power

RP RATINGS:

Existent

LAMBOURN:

Asinara

TOPSPEED:

Jacquelina

NEWMARKET:

Ancient Times

The Star:

King Of Bears

The Times:

Emperor's Son

Daily Record:

Asinara

Daily Mirror:

Jacquelina

Telegraph:

Roach Power

Daily Mail:

Roach Power

D Express:

Roach Power

The Guardian:

Ancient Times

POSTDATA:

Existent

The Sun:

Existent