June 15 / 17.35 Chepstow

17.35

Good To Soft

opx.io Operating System For Continuous Improvement Handicap (Chepstow Mile Series Qual’) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.20
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 4896-3 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Lost her way last year after a Yarmouth win (good) off 2lb lower; fair comeback on Tapeta last month was more like it, when staying on over 7f, and she holds decent claims (taken out recently on account of soft ground).
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1

(9)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Desert Charm

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy

Won at Chepstow (1m, good) and Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) in June and she went very close in her hat-trick bid at Salisbury the following month; still looks feasibly treated on that form but she needs to bounce after a disappointing run at Chepstow (9-4 favourite) last month.

9/2

8th

5

(12)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:26 Chepstow

Desert Charm

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

C&D winner who so nearly brought up her hat-trick at Salisbury (1m, good to firm); has another 3lb to deal with but she's on the money right now.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 500-57 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Two wins and a second in four starts over C&D and he is running at this lower level for just the second time, so there are positives; on the flip side, he's almost certain to miss the break and can give it away completely at the stalls; risky.
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9th

7

(10)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ffos Las

Racing Demon

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ed de Giles

Went close in Chepstow handicap (1m, good; fine over 1m2f) in June and has strong form claims here if judged on that performance but this regressive and inconsistent 6yo is on a long losing run, and his habit of starting slowly is always a worry; sports first-time cheekpieces; risky.

7/1

4th

2

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:18 Bath

Racing Demon

9st 10lb

J: William Carver

T: Ed de Giles

Now 2lb lower than when going close at Chepstow (1m, good) last month and will also be suited by today's longer trip but this regressive and inconsistent 6yo is on a long losing run, and his habit of starting slowly is always a worry.

6/1

7th

2

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ffos Las

Racing Demon

9st 12lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

Keeps missing the break but he still went close two starts ago at Chepstow and it wasn't a bad run here last time, again over 1m; returning to further looks a good move.

11/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 690791 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Made the most of his rail draw (he's landed the top stall again today) when winning under Zoe Lewis (rides Homeland today) over C&D on soft ground nine days ago; this race looks a bit deeper but he's only 2lb higher.
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3rd

17

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Scarfo

8st 2lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

No problem if the ground eases further having won on soft ground over C&D in June, but he is just 2-38 and has a mountain to climb from 13lb out of the weights.

33/1

3rd

8

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Scarfo

8st 7lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Sole win from 23 turf starts came over C&D in June; two good efforts in his next two course starts (on good and good to firm) but his finishing effort was muted over C&D nine days ago; in the thick of it on the earlier form.

7/1

6th

10

(1)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:26 Chepstow

Scarfo

9st 5lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

C&D winner on soft ground in June and has continued to run well, last time back over 7f and just ahead of Ajrad; another solid candidate to consider.

9/1

4/1

Form: 9765-3

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Patchy for Michael Dods last year before being sold for 4,000gns; stays further and wants a good test at this trip; solid comeback from six months off over C&D (soft) nine days ago and he is entitled to improve.
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5th

14

(12)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Homeland

8st 2lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Won at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) last month and ran with credit when third of six at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days later; ideally needs further than this now and has it to do from 5lb out of the weights.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Lingfield

Homeland

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Thomas Faulkner

Added to his Ripon win last summer when justifying favouritism with a comfortable success at Ffos Las (1m2f, good; 2-1) last Monday; remains feasibly treated off only 3lb higher and he has form figures of 33511 at this trip; key player.

11/10

1st

3

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ffos Las

Homeland

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Thomas Faulkner

Behind Racing Demon last time but was only 4l away over 1m and his sole win was at this trip; can run well.

9/4

Form: 306-53

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden whose best efforts have come here, latterly on her first run at beyond sprint trips over C&D behind Scarfo nine days ago (both well drawn); a 3lb swing entitles her to at least get closer.
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8th

4

(14)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

A Rose Adaay

9st 4lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Grace Harris

Seemingly boosted by new cheekpieces when scoring at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) 12 days ago, opening her account at the 13th attempt; this return to 1m won't be a problem and she could have more to offer in headgear.

6/1

1st

8

(11)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:00 Chepstow

A Rose Adaay

9st 0lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Grace Harris

12-race maiden but she's been placed a couple of times at Chepstow (1m) this season and may have had stamina issues when upped to 1m2f last time; seems versatile ground-wise and has claims if she can bounce back with cheekpieces added.

8/1

8th

1

(11)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ffos Las

A Rose Adaay

9st 9lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Grace Harris

0-11 and has stamina to prove over this new trip but scores good marks for her consistency in handicaps at up to 1m this season; a possible.

12/1

10/1

Form: 2424-8 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2022 and nothing like as good now; entitled to have needed his C&D comeback at his age nine days ago after a lengthy layoff but finished well held.
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9

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Rival

9st 1lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: John & Rhys Flint

On much-reduced mark but his last win was four years ago and he's struggled in all four runs this season; blinkers reapplied.

33/1

7th

4

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ffos Las

Rival

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John & Rhys Flint

Safely held on all three starts since returning from nine-month absence in June and remains without a win since 2022; stable's other runner Nammos has less to prove.

10/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Rival

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

Winless since 2022 and nothing like as good now; failed to build significantly on reappearance when sixth of ten over 1m at Chepstow (good) last month and the losing run seems likely to continue

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 068-

Last run: 333 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Three modest efforts for Tom Ward last summer; this race is more realistic for her new yard now she's handicapping back from 11 months off, but market strength would be a helpful guide; taken out over C&D recently on account of soft ground.
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3rd

4

(8)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

17:30 Ffos Las

Praise Indeed

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

0-5 but posted a much-improved effort when runner-up here (1m2f, good) last month on second start for this yard; steps up in trip and there may be more to come.

4/1

2nd

4

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ffos Las

Praise Indeed

9st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Lightly raced but was slowly away on last month's handicap debut (1m, good) and never counted; work to do with Racing Demon and Homeland on that running.

12/1

7th

2

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Chepstow

Praise Indeed

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Three modest efforts for Tom Ward last summer; this race is more realistic for her new yard now she's handicapping back from 11 months off, but market strength would be a helpful guide; taken out over C&D recently on account of soft ground.

16/1

Form: 8-7776

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Raced exclusively in sprints for the last year or so and has been this far only twice; doesn't arrive in much form and others have more pressing claims.
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5th

2

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:37 Ffos Las

Diamondsinthesand

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

A dual C&D winner in 2025 (including this race) but he arrives well below his best, only sixth of nine in C&D handicap last month; needs to take a big step forward.

10/1

6th

5

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ffos Las

Diamondsinthesand

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Three wins and three seconds from eight runs here and he will be happier sprinting again having not seen out 1m last month; time has looked to be catching up this year, however, and Legendsoftheland appears his trainer's best chance.

6/1

8th

7

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Chepstow

Diamondsinthesand

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Raced exclusively in sprints for the last year or so and has been this far only twice; doesn't arrive in much form and others have more pressing claims.

8/1

Form: 3649-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Limited maiden for William Haggas and changed hands for 6,000gns last autumn; lugged right more than once but offered a bit more in the hood back from a layoff last time (AW) and Rossa Ryan is a positive booking.
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3rd

5

(2)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Seconds Count

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ten-race maiden; fair form in her two C&D runs this summer but likely vulnerable to a less-exposed 3yo.

12/1

6th

5

(12)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Seconds Count

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

0-9 and hasn't progressed since joining current yard; mark continues to fall, though, so cannot be dismissed.

14/1

9th

5

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Chepstow

Seconds Count

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Limited maiden for William Haggas and changed hands for 6,000gns last autumn; lugged right more than once but offered a bit more in the hood back from a layoff last time (AW) and Rossa Ryan is a positive booking.

7/1

10th
4 (5)
Hammal

50/1

Form: 6/700

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure prices for three runs for his current yard, including when well held on his handicap debut last time; little to recommend him.
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10th

4

(8)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hammal

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Max Young

Out of the frame in all seven starts on turf/AW including once at this level; the longer trip and first-time tongue-tie needs to make a difference.

33/1

6th

6

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ffos Las

Hammal

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Max Young

Has regressed since a half-promising debut and was nowhere in a classified last time.

40/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £42.30
Straight Forecast £31.00
Tricast £132.39
Trifecta £223.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Homeland

SPOTLIGHT:

Desert Charm

WEST COUNTRY:

A Rose Adaay

Daily Mirror:

Praise Indeed

The Star:

Seconds Count

Daily Record:

Scarfo

The Times:

Racing Demon

RP RATINGS:

Desert Charm

The Sun:

Desert Charm

Telegraph:

Homeland

The Guardian:

Homeland

Daily Mail:

Homeland

D Express:

Homeland