July 08 / 19.01 Chepstow

19.01

Good To Firm

bet365 Handicap (Chepstow Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 0m 7f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 6 runners
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bet365 Handicap (Chepstow Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/6 (Won)

  • Win: £1.67
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 760-1 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Showed little in three AW novices last back-end but much improved when making a winning turf/handicap debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in May; she should be able to cope with a 5lb rise and looks the one to beat.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Salisbury

Escape Magic

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

2-2 since switched to handicaps this season, with both wins gained over 7f on fast ground; raised just 1lb for latter success and the form has been well advertised by the runner-up since; hard to beat if stamina holds out over this new trip.

8/11

1st

5

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

19:01 Chepstow

Escape Magic

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Showed little in three AW novices last back-end but much improved when making a winning turf/handicap debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in May; she should be able to cope with a 5lb rise and looks the one to beat.

5/6

1st

8

(11)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Leicester

Escape Magic

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Achieved little across her three starts towards end of last year but she's from a respected Lambourn yard and goes handicapping off a basement mark; no surprise if she takes a big step forward, especially if well backed.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 671520 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in May off 5lb lower; ran well at Catterick and back at Wolverhampton subsequently but found his latest race at Bath (1m, good) when 12th of 14 too competitive; this looks easier and he holds claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield

Musical Soldier

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Close second twice on good to firm turf last month before winning in first-time cheekpieces on Tapeta (also 7f) 11 days ago; 5lb higher here but commands respect in current form; usual tongue-tie (left off last time) is refitted.

2/1

1st

8

(6)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musical Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ollie Sangster

Made all to win a C&D handicap in May off a 5lb lower mark; runner-up in three of his last four starts; usual tongue-tie dispensed with but cheekpieces are given a go.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 45-50

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Had shown hints of promise on first three starts but was last of 11 on handicap debut at Salisbury (6f, soft) last month in first-time blinkers (removed here); steps up in trip and has questions to answer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:40 Chepstow

Grand Vista

8st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

0-7 but in first-time cheekpieces when keeping on well for third over a tad further at Ffos Las on Tuesday; may have more to offer.

7/1

3rd

9

(7)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:30 Ffos Las

Grand Vista

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Has shown glimpses of ability, such as when fourth on his debut at Newbury (6.5f, soft) last October, and when third at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last month, but below that level at Wolverhampton since; first-time cheekpieces now on and not one to give up on.

10/1

8th

5

(7)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Grand Vista

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Stayed on for third, beaten under one length, at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago; didn't look entirely straightforward but he holds each-way claims.

4/1

Form: 159445 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Both wins have came on AW over 6f at Wolverhampton; raced too freely when a beaten favourite here (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago; steps back up in trip and needs to settle better to give herself a chance of getting home.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

19:01 Chepstow

Luna Beaux

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Both wins have came on AW over 6f at Wolverhampton; raced too freely when a beaten favourite here (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago; steps back up in trip and needs to settle better to give herself a chance of getting home.

4/1

5th

5

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:35 Chepstow

Luna Beaux

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Dual Wolverhampton winner earlier in the year, latterly off a 2lb higher mark, who found the race not panning out her way under a hold-up ride last time; having the vastly experience Taryn Langley take off 5lb won't hurt and she's one to consider.

9/4

4th

2

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:05 Bath

Luna Beaux

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Dual 6f AW winner this year; kept on for very respectable fourth in 0-70 contest over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago and is 1lb lower today; probably won't be far away.

5/1

Form: 29-096 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Landed a maiden over C&D last June when trained by Jack Channon; she has been well below that form for current yard this year and the step back up in trip needs to spark significant improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

19:01 Chepstow

Who Is Alice

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

Landed a maiden over C&D last June when trained by Jack Channon; she has been well below that form for current yard this year and the step back up in trip needs to spark significant improvement.

16/1

6th

2

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:35 Chepstow

Who Is Alice

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

Won her maiden here last summer (7f) and this is the easiest race she's run in since handicapping; two poor efforts last month will need completely overlooking however.

7/1

9/1

Form: -01743

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Opened his account at Lingfield (6f, good; 33-1) in May in first-time cheekpieces which are back on here after a visor last time didn't have any impact; needs to get back to his best on this step up in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(2)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:51 Chepstow

Ken Brulee

9st 4lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Holds a fighting chance on peak form, namely success off just 1lb lower in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield (6f, good) in May; drops back in trip after attempting 7f last time.

9/1

6th

6

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

19:01 Chepstow

Ken Brulee

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Mark Usher

Opened his account at Lingfield (6f, good; 33-1) in May in first-time cheekpieces which are back on here after a visor last time didn't have any impact; needs to get back to his best on this step up in trip.

9/1

3rd

7

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:35 Chepstow

Ken Brulee

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Mark Usher

Made all from the rail draw when winning at 33-1 off 5lb lower at Lingfield last month (first-time cheekpieces; switches to a visor tonight); since held twice at short prices and this is stronger up from 0-55 company.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.50
Straight Forecast £9.43
Trifecta £29.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Escape Magic

WEST COUNTRY:

Who Is Alice

POSTDATA:

Musical Soldier

RP RATINGS:

Escape Magic

The Times:

Escape Magic

Telegraph:

Escape Magic

The Guardian:

Escape Magic

Daily Mail:

Escape Magic

D Express:

Escape Magic

Daily Mirror:

Escape Magic

The Sun:

Escape Magic

The Star:

Escape Magic

Daily Record:

Escape Magic