August 25 / 17.23 Chepstow

17.23

Good

Dragonbet WRF The Value Festival Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Dragonbet WRF The Value Festival Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 814435 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Two wins over 6f on good ground for Dylan Cunha this year; has run well in two starts at Newmarket since joining this stable (7f/6f), including when fifth in a higher grade than this 17 days ago; holds solid claims.
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10th

7

(14)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Waistcoat

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

His two wins for Ross Burdon have come at a lower level; disappointed at Kempton when last seen and although he is relatively unexposed at 6f, he will need a clear personal best to take this after 108 days off.

12/1

9th

5

(8)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Waistcoat

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ross Burdon

Had excuses when well held over a mile here in October but otherwise on the up for his new stable, winning 6f handicaps at Chepstow and Chelmsford; that latest success was a decisive one and he looks a strong contender despite his 5lb penalty.

7/2

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6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: -70144 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with a ready win in refitted blinkers at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last month; finished behind Punchbowl Flyer when weakening late into fourth over C&D 11 days ago; dropped 1lb.
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7th

2

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:22 Bath

Silent Flame

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Below her best at Brighton last time but had been in a good run of form, as with many from this yard; might just be vulnerable to stronger stays over this stiff 1m.

5/1

5th

5

(2)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

16:12 Brighton

Silent Flame

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Won at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) in July and she's held her form since, including when runner-up over 1m at Salisbury (good to soft) last time; should go well again back in trip and she won't mind what the weather does; blinkers back on.

7/2

8

(3)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:13 Salisbury

Silent Flame

10st 8lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Rod Millman

Hard to knock her last four races and prominent throughout when narrowly beaten at Chepstow on Monday; however, that was over 6f and, although she stays 7f, the vast majority of her runs have been over sprint trips and she last raced over 1m in 2021 (finished ninth).

11/4

Form: 46-251 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ended a four-year losing run when winning under Jay Mackay over C&D 11 days ago (good; ahead of Silent Flame and Mighty Gurkha; reported to have bled from the nose); up 3lb and he's a contender.
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1st

7

(1)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Punchbowl Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: John O’Shea

Infrequent winner these days but always prominent when holding on at Chepstow (6f, good) four days ago; this looks tougher under a 4lb penalty (Alexandra Egan rides again).

5/1

1st

1

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:33 Chepstow

Punchbowl Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: John O’Shea

Just one win in the last five years but it came over C&D; back to form when second to Too Much Trevor over C&D nine days ago, doing comfortably best of the stands' side group, and 2lb better off today; good chance of turning the tables.

9/4

Form: 8/0353 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Without a win since June 2023; posted a solid effort on his first start for 176 days when keeping on for third behind Punchbowl Flyer over C&D last time; place claims.
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1

(3)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mighty Gurkha

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Thomas Faulkner

Nowhere near as good as he was and last win was in June 2023; on much reduced mark and has run some decent races this year but he didn't get very far here (unseated at start) last time and all of his wins have been at 6f; down the list.

15/2

1

(6)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mighty Gurkha

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Thomas Faulkner

Nowhere near as good as he was and although not disgraced on a few occasions on turf/Polytrack this year, more is needed in order to win despite dropping into a 0-55 for the first time; visor returns.

8/1

4

(5)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mighty Gurkha

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Thomas Faulkner

A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since winning a Group 3 on the AW as a 2yo; not disgraced on a few occasions on turf/Polytrack (with and without headgear) this year, but a bit more is needed in order to win.

7/1

16/1

Form: 030-7

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Best effort came when third at Lingfield (6f, soft) last July on his second start; tailed off on his first start for 332 days in Jersey (1m1f, firm) in June; drops back to 6f having been gelded ahead of his stable debut (left Martin Dunne); watch the market.
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9

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:59 Wolverhampton (AW)

Junipers Dream

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Not offered a great deal in two handicap runs for new stable, the latest over C&D last week; down in the weights but not a solid option.

20/1

7th

6

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Junipers Dream

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

His standout effort last year came over 6f on soft ground; low-key stable debut at Chepstow in August and although he has low mileage, he comes here with a bit to prove.

16/1

5th

3

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:23 Chepstow

Junipers Dream

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: David Evans

Best effort came when third at Lingfield (6f, soft) last July on his second start; tailed off on his first start for 332 days in Jersey (1m1f, firm) in June; drops back to 6f having been gelded ahead of his stable debut (left Martin Dunne); watch the market.

16/1

Form: 9-6412 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Windsor (6f, good) last month but the runner-up that day reversed those placings over this C&D 11 days ago; that was another good effort and she's a likely contender.
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11th

6

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Pure Artistry

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Clover

Gained sole win over 6f on turf; AW record isn't particularly convincing; enough to prove back up in distance on second start for new stable; visor added.

20/1

9th

3

(1)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Pure Artistry

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Charlie Clover

1-11 for Michael Bell, the win coming over this trip on turf last summer off 5lb lower; below that level on final two runs for that yard and sold on for 3,000gns in December; will do well to win this off current mark after a layoff.

14/1

9th

9

(6)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pure Artistry

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Michael Bell

Had an excuse at Chepstow (6f, good) last time (missed the break), but remains 6lb higher than for her Windsor success (6f, good) in July and still has to prove her stamina for this far now back on the AW.

6/1

Form: 408

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Blinkered when fourth on debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) when trained by Ollie Sangster; beaten 47l and 14l since in two starts on turf since joining this yard; drops to 6f for his handicap debut; best watched.
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7th

5

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:23 Chepstow

Road House

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Faye Bramley

Blinkered when fourth on debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) when trained by Ollie Sangster; beaten 47l and 14l since in two starts on turf since joining this yard; drops to 6f for his handicap debut; best watched.

33/1

8th

4

(8)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

15:25 Salisbury

Road House

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Faye Bramley

Wore blinkers and showed some ability at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on sole start for Ollie Sangster in April; sold for 2,500gns subsequently and was nearly 50l adrift at Newbury (7f, good; 150-1) on his stable debut in May; vet had plenty to report afterwards and this gelding is best watched for now.

50/1

6

(11)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:33 Newbury

Road House

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Faye Bramley

Wore blinkers and recorded only a modest RPR, nonetheless showing some ability, at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in sole start for Ollie Sangster; sold for 2,500gns since; others preferred.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.80
Straight Forecast £7.62
Tricast £21.08
Trifecta £25.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Pure Artistry

SPOTLIGHT:

Waistcoat

RP RATINGS:

Punchbowl Flyer

D Express:

Mighty Gurkha

NEWMARKET:

Pure Artistry

The Times:

Pure Artistry

The Star:

Pure Artistry

Daily Record:

Pure Artistry

The Guardian:

Waistcoat

Daily Mail:

Waistcoat

The Sun:

Waistcoat

Telegraph:

Punchbowl Flyer

Daily Mirror:

Punchbowl Flyer