August 19 / 19.30 Chepstow

19.30

Good To Firm

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  • 0m 7f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 4 runners
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Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00

Form: 632331 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Arguably posted career-best performance at Ayr (7f, good) eight days ago, dominating from the front to win unchallenged by over 4l; may not be ideally suited by the faster ground here and has a 5lb penalty to shoulder but still needs to be taken very seriously.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

3

(20)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

Highfield Viking

10st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John & Sean Quinn

He returned to form when third of 14 at Ayr (7f, soft) in September and backed it up, despite hanging, when scoring over that C&D (heavy) 17 days ago; up 3lb but he's won off higher and on good ground; can go well providing stall 20 proves no barrier.

5/1

1st

2

(3)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Ayr

Highfield Viking

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Disappointing this year but has dropped down the weights and he was back on song when third over C&D (soft) recently; this C&D winner can be in the mix if backing up that latest effort.

4/1

3rd

2

(12)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Highfield Viking

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

C&D winner but has struggled badly in recent starts, including failing to beat a rival on AW 12 days ago; regular blinkers were left off then but return now; hard to build up too much enthusiasm.

16/1

Form: 350-24

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Slightly disappointing when only fourth of six at Sandown (1m, good) last month but ran well in defeat on seasonal debut at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in June and remains on a good mark; should cope with today's drop back in trip; contender if back on song.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(6)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:30 Epsom

Magical Merlin

9st 1lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Managed only fifth of eight when upped to 1m2f at Windsor (good to firm) two months ago and remains without a win since 2023; continues to edge down the weights but needs to turn a corner.

10/1

5th

6

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Magical Merlin

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Continues to edge down the weights, but losing run is up to 19 and the application of a tongue-tie made little difference last time; something to prove on his first attempt over this far.

11/2

4th

3

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

Magical Merlin

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Ran just four times last season and was runner-up on three occasions (7f/1m, various ground); down the field on reappearance at Kempton (1m, AW) four weeks ago but may have needed that outing and it will be no surprise if he's in the mix; a tongue-tie is added.

7/2

3rd
3 (5)
Jenni

10/1

Form: 031058 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Back in prime form when making all for clearcut success at Musselburgh (7f, good) in May but not a great deal has gone to plan for her since; now only 2lb above that last winning mark but arrives here with something to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(5)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Thirsk

Jenni

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

A fair 7f scorer at her best for Seb Spencer; mainly below par this season but better signs on her yard debut with fifth of 11 in 7f Catterick handicap six days ago, staying on late after a very slow start; considered.

12/1

5th

5

(2)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:46 Catterick

Jenni

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Wins have come over an easy, turning 7f and she ran well enough over C&D in the summer to be worth a look among the likely bigger prices for her new yard; she wouldn't want more than the odd shower though.

8/1

6th

8

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Jenni

8st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) off 10lb higher last year; has largely struggled since but latest Catterick fourth from well off the pace was a step back in the right direction and has obvious handicapping scope if able to build on that.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: -62214 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner; as good as ever this summer, winning in good style at Epsom (7f, good) before creditable fourth in competitive C&D Racing League event (good to soft); also suited by fast ground; good chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £13.40
Straight Forecast £12.57
Trifecta £29.70

Selections

THE NORTH:

Highfield Viking

SPOTLIGHT:

Believe You Me

The Times:

Jenni

The Guardian:

Jenni

RP RATINGS:

Believe You Me

POSTDATA:

Believe You Me

Telegraph:

Highfield Viking

Daily Mail:

Highfield Viking

D Express:

Highfield Viking

Daily Mirror:

Highfield Viking

The Sun:

Highfield Viking

The Star:

Highfield Viking

Daily Record:

Highfield Viking