August 07 / 20.30 Chepstow

20.30

Good

Racing League 21 Handicap (Horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League) (GBBPlus)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Racing League 21 Handicap (Horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League) (GBBPlus)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 4-3133 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Career-best form when winning at Haydock (1m2f, good) in April and back to the same level with close third at Doncaster (1m2f, good) four weeks ago; could again be thereabouts.
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2nd

5

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Salamanca City

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

3-12 on turf (all 1m2f), the third of those wins coming when she scraped home at Yarmouth (good) on her reappearance four weeks ago; 3lb nudge puts her on a career-high mark.

11/4

1st

5

(10)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:42 Yarmouth

Salamanca City

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Both wins at 1m2f (good to soft and good), the latest at Haydock last April; consistent in defeat in the second half of 2025 until below best on soft ground here (about 1m3f) in September; thereabouts on best form.

8/1

6th

1

(4)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 4

17:10 Yarmouth

Salamanca City

10st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: James Fanshawe

Doubled her tally when scoring at Haydock in April (1m2f, good) and consistent when placed on last four starts; has sometimes shaped like this step up in trip will suit; acts on an easy surface; respected.

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 334-53 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
This race last year (good to soft) was the middle leg of a hat-trick; also effective on good ground; returned from break with close third at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in June and could be bang there once more.
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6

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:25 Doncaster

Fantasy Believer

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

8yo who has been in and out this year and was soundly beaten at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) last time but prior to that he won over today's C&D (soft) and can't be ruled out off this 4lb higher mark.

10/1

6th

3

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Fantasy Believer

10st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

Retains ability aged eight and bagged a Class 2 prize at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) most recently, taking record to 10-56; back on career-high mark but drops back in grade; may well remain competitive.

9/2

6

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Fantasy Believer

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

In top form when racking up a hat-trick last summer and back at that level when third over 1m2f at Newcastle (AW) and Chepstow (good to soft) this summer; never a threat after a slow start at Southwell last time but more than capable off this mark and Oisin Murphy takes the reins.

8/1

Form: 2-1001 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who won on handicap/seasonal debut at Redcar (1m2f, good) in April and bounced back from two lesser runs to win at Ayr (1m2f, soft) in a first-time hood; could have more to offer in the headgear.
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4th

6

(8)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chepstow

Capla Lazarus

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Lightly raced 4yo who won on handicap/seasonal debut at Redcar (1m2f, good) in April and bounced back from two lesser runs to win at Ayr (1m2f, soft) in a first-time hood; could have more to offer in the headgear.

10/1

1st

3

(8)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Ayr

Capla Lazarus

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won going away at Redcar (good) on handicap/seosonal debut; couple of duck eggs at York since; chance of a rebound depends on how well he responds to first-time hood.

16/1

12th

7

(4)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:20 York

Capla Lazarus

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Justified favouritism on handicap/seasonal debut at Redcar (1m2f, good) in April but he finished tailed off over 1m4f here next time and was always in rear in that race; still unexposed after only five starts but he needs to bounce back after that major blip.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-1120 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Ran in snatches and reportedly hung right when well beaten at Haydock latest; something to prove after that but progressive previously, winning twice in the spring (1m2f, good), and could bounce back with a big run.
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2nd

9

(11)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

City Of Delight

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

Dual winner last spring (including over C&D) and comes here in good nick after a spell in Meydan; he's not discounted.

8/1

1

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chepstow

City Of Delight

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: David Menuisier

Ran in snatches and reportedly hung right when well beaten at Haydock latest; something to prove after that but progressive previously, winning twice in the spring (1m2f, good), and could bounce back with a big run.

7/1

14th

6

(10)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

City Of Delight

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

Won four in a row last summer and kicked off this campaign with another two wins (1m2f, good); no match for well-treated winner at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) since but the time looks right for him to have a first crack at 1m4f and he could play a leading role.

9/1

Form: 227755 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
In and out this season and disappointing at Ayr just ten days ago, but he was fifth of 18 in the John Smith's Cup at York (1m2f, good to firm) two starts ago and is not ruled out.
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7th

8

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Austrian Theory

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

On a losing run and went backwards from C&D reappearance fifth to Spioradalta when well held at Hamilton a fortnight ago; on a career-low mark but need to see more.

14/1

9th

3

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Austrian Theory

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Tim Easterby

On a losing run but he wasn't disgraced on his reappearance when fifth of ten in 1m2f Ripon handicap 29 days ago; this course winner can't be ruled out.

13/2

Form: 574402 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
0-9 this year and inconsistent but he was a close second in the Racing League at Yarmouth (1m2f, soft) a fortnight ago; also effective on good ground; fourth in this last year and could be involved.
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2nd

5

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Leicester

Qitaal

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Three turf wins at up to about 1m2f (good to soft and soft), most recent in 2024; promising reappearance on AW in February but he hasn't done as well since and there was little in the locker at Hamilton recently.

9/2

4th

4

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Qitaal

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

It's now 15 starts since his last victory and he was tried in cheekpieces when a below-par seventh in 1m2f handicap at Nottingham last month; needs to take a big step forward.

13/2

Form: 0-1602

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won Lingfield maiden (1m4f, AW) in April on second start before finishing down the field in the Lingfield Derby Trial and the Derby itself; close second of four on handicap debut at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last time, when clear with a progressive winner, and this 3yo is one to consider.
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3rd

2

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Rogue Impact

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Highly tried after winning Lingfield maiden (AW) in April last year and he bounced back from a swing at the Derby when going close at Thirsk (also 1m4f, good) in July; that form would make him a handicap snip but it's been a real struggle since and blinkers are now reached for; only considered if the market warms to him.

8/1

7th

3

(4)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Lingfield (AW)

Rogue Impact

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Landed a C&D maiden just over a year ago, but his form since then has been patchy; down another 3lb, but more needed if he is to resume winning ways.

14/1

5th

4

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Rogue Impact

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Sole victory came over C&D but he has failed to beat a rival on his last two runs, gelded before coming in last of 9 at Kempton (1m4f) on his return three weeks ago; hard to warm to.

16/1

Form: -47442

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
3yo who built upon his previous promise when runner-up at Ayr (1m2f, good) ten days ago; this 3yo came clear with a well-backed and unexposed winner and runs before a 3lb rise kicks in; strong claims.
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4

(5)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:40 York

Hornsea Bay

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Debut at Ayr last September remains his only win but three of his last four starts (two over 1m2f at Ayr, one C&D) suggest he is capable of getting seriously involved.

7/2

8

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Ayr

Hornsea Bay

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won 2yo debut here (1m, good) last September and clear second behind well-handicapped winner in handicap over this C&D (good) in July; has shown promise on good to soft (unraced on softer); close fifth at York 11 days ago and he could play a leading role now back here.

5/1

10

(10)

7th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

16:00 York

Hornsea Bay

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David O’Meara

Second to an unexposed Haggas horse at Ayr before racing too freely for his own good when favourite for a Racing League handicap at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft); if giving himself a better chance here he might not be far away.

15/2

Form: -33482 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has run well in defeat on four of his five starts this season, most recently runner-up at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm), and he should be fine now back down in trip; might not be far away.
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6th

19

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Whathappensinvegas

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Can take a hold so needs a good pace to aim at, which he had when winning at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in August; still 2lb higher, but this may also be run to suit him so very much frame material.

20/1

4th

7

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Whathappensinvegas

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Below par on AW last time; largely respectable form on turf otherwise this season, notably Windsor success in August; possibly has very little in hand off current mark, however.

14/1

10

(1)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Whathappensinvegas

8st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

The latest of three turf wins was at Windsor (1m2f) two weeks ago; one respectable effort on dirt at Jebel Ali in early 2024 but unraced on AW in Britain and he likely needs something new for Tapeta if he's to defy his current mark.

10/1

Form: 121112 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Versatile 4yo who has won five times since May over trips ranging from 1m to 1m4f; no match for the winner when second at York last time and now another 2lb higher, but could still be capable of success off current mark.
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9

(8)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:25 Doncaster

Crowd Quake

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Seven wins this year (1m-1m4f, including on good to soft; unraced on softer) and looked better than ever when close third of 11 at Nottingham (1m2f, good to soft) last time; in the mix if handling the ground.

15/2

2

(1)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 2

16:35 Nottingham

Crowd Quake

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Stuart Williams

Can make the running; highly progressive 4yo until a lesser result at Ayr on latest outing but being hampered at the start seemed to scupper him; had seven wins May-August and went mighty close at the Doncaster St Leger meeting last month; 5lb higher today but he remains one for the shortlist.

100/30

10

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Ayr

Crowd Quake

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Highly progressive 4yo who made it seven wins from his last nine starts when scoring at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last month, and he was a close second of 14 off this mark at Doncaster last Thursday (1m4f, good to soft; unraced on softer); reappears before 5lb rise kicks in and holds very solid claims.

100/30

Form: 793314 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Knocking at the door prior to winning in small field at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month; soundly beaten fourth at Sandown since but that wasn't run to suit her hold-up style; this 3yo has an each-way chance.
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6th

5

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:12 Bath

Manila Thriller

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jack Channon

Hasn't threatened another success since getting up late on at Windsor in July (1m2f, good to firm; other wins on good); coming back in grade can help, though.

12/1

7th

7

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

15:55 Epsom

Manila Thriller

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jack Channon

Recorded her third win when swooping late at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month but she's not got involved in two subsequent runs; needs to step up again and she wouldn't want this to be tactical.

12/1

11

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chepstow

Manila Thriller

8st 3lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Jack Channon

Knocking at the door prior to winning in small field at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month; soundly beaten fourth at Sandown since but that wasn't run to suit her hold-up style; this 3yo has an each-way chance.

20/1

Form: 342323 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
6yo who has been running well in defeat since reverting to the Flat in March; however, he's 2lb out of the handicap now back up in grade and could be vulnerable once more.
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2nd

2

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Sole win on the Flat came here over 1m2f in June 2024 and he's finished runner-up over this C&D on his last two outings; no reason why he can't go well again.

2/1

2nd

3

(3)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Course winner who comes here on the back of a good second over C&D 11 days ago; can go well again eased 1lb.

11/4

2nd

7

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

15:52 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

8st 11lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Gained most recent win in handicap hurdle in December; beaten only 2l over C&D last week, taking Beverley record to 1423234; hasn't scored on Flat since June 2024 but looks a solid contender kept to this venue.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £110.10
Straight Forecast £92.79
Tricast £780.80
Trifecta £644.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hornsea Bay

The Times:

Rogue Impact

POSTDATA:

Crowd Quake

LAMBOURN:

Fantasy Believer

The Guardian:

Salamanca City

TOPSPEED:

Austrian Theory

NEWMARKET:

Crowd Quake

The Star:

Crowd Quake

RP RATINGS:

Hornsea Bay

Daily Mail:

Hornsea Bay

Daily Mirror:

Hornsea Bay

Telegraph:

Rogue Impact

D Express:

Rogue Impact

Daily Record:

Rogue Impact

The Sun:

Fantasy Believer