July 16 / 17.00 Chepstow

17.00

Good To Firm

Bailey Family Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Bailey Family Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 638562 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f handicap at Kempton in January and he has run several good races since, notably a narrow defeat back at Kempton two weeks ago; Billy Loughnane retains the ride; as this 5yo showed at Ascot in May, he's a strong contender back on fast turf.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:30 Brighton

Serenity Dream

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Fairly reliable 5yo who kept on well for narrow success at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; subsequent 2lb rise is manageable and this longer trip also suits; probably won't be far away.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Serenity Dream

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Won a 6f handicap at Kempton in January and he has run several good races since, notably a narrow defeat back at Kempton two weeks ago; Billy Loughnane retains the ride; as this 5yo showed at Ascot in May, he's a strong contender back on fast turf.

5/2

2nd

5

(8)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Serenity Dream

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner in January off a 1lb higher mark than today's and he's posted some good efforts since, including when fifth of 18 in a 0-80 at Ascot in May; beaten about 3l when sixth at Goodwood (7f, soft) 25 days ago and now drops in grade.

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 00-751 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
The addition of cheekpieces saw her return to winning ways in a five-runner apprentice handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) five days ago; 2lb well in but this is a deeper race.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(8)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Be An Angel

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Cheekpieces had a positive early impact during a good spell for her yard last month but she's been below par as favourite the past twice; much will depend on the effect of a new form of headgear.

8/1

6th

1

(3)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:06 Chepstow

Be An Angel

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Rod Millman

Back in form, following her Salisbury win (6f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) with an unlucky second here and she wasn't beaten far despite finishing sixth last time; mark hasn't really gone anywhere so should be on the scene once more.

7/2

6th

6

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield

Be An Angel

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Rod Millman

Resurgent 4yo who won an apprentice handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces added) two weeks ago and she didn't get much luck when a close second at Chepstow last Wednesday; 2lb higher here but she remains well treated on old form and is strongly respected.

7/2

Form: 843543 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
In good form this year without managing to put his head in front; eligible for weaker races than this though and could prove vulnerable.
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2nd

10

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Some Nightmare

8st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

Six-time course winner who's been on the downgrade for some time and is on a losing run of 18; remains consistent enough but, like stablemate Marisitta, has a job on with Arnaz on the same terms as last Sunday.

14/1

3rd

6

(2)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:06 Chepstow

Some Nightmare

9st 1lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: John O’Shea

Be An Angel didn't get the best of runs when this gelding was hot on her heels here last month; found wanting in a classified race since then; looks vulnerable.

6/1

7th

6

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:43 Bath

Some Nightmare

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Nine-time winner who was beaten only by two necks when third in Class 5 Chepstow handicap (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; also suited by this C&D and commands respect on first dip into this basement grade.

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: 632724 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Multiple course winner, the latest last September (6f, soft) off a 1lb lower mark; she has run some solid races in defeat this year but consistency has been an issue and others appeal more in today's field.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

18:45 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Acts on any ground, but the last nine of her ten wins have been over sprint trips; has had some close calls over C&D this summer but she's not easy to predict and has been well held in her last two runs; risks attached.

8/1

3rd

3

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Seven-time course winner who's become hard to win with, landing just one of her last 30 starts; she's not been this low in the weights for years but isn't as good now; yard also responsible for Savannah Smiles.

8/1

4th

1

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:48 Bath

Connies Rose

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

Perhaps best known as a Chepstow regular but this track also suits her; yet to win this season but has been placed three times (5f/7f) and her current mark is workable; no surprise if she features.

7/2

Form: 844-54 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; shaped quite nicely at Windsor on his seasonal return but he failed to build on it at Ffos Las 17 days ago; others appeal more for the win.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:37 Ffos Las

Outer Edge

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

A fair 5f AW scorer in 2025; has twice failed to build on an encouraging reappearance fifth at Windsor though, soon ridden when fifth of seven in 6f Chepstow handicap last month; lots more is needed.

9/2

7

(1)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:06 Chepstow

Outer Edge

9st 0lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Christopher Mason

Won over C&D two years ago but hasn't kicked on from an encouraging reappearance and looks vulnerable unless he can buck his ideas up.

8/1

5th

8

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Outer Edge

8st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Christopher Mason

C&D winner; shaped quite nicely at Windsor on his seasonal return but he failed to build on it at Ffos Las 17 days ago; others appeal more for the win.

8/1

20/1

Form: 120-04 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Conditions to suit and this veteran is likely to find more races this year; the evidence of his two runs in 2026 suggests he may need some more help from the handicapper before he is of renewed interest though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(4)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Vape

9st 2lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won this last year, one of three C&D victories, for Charlie Tucker off a 2lb higher mark in a small field; yard enjoying a better spell of late and this may have been the plan but he doesn't arrive in the same form as last year; the years might be catching up.

20/1

6th

5

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Vape

9st 1lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

Conditions to suit and this veteran is likely to find more races this year; the evidence of his two runs in 2026 suggests he may need some more help from the handicapper before he is of renewed interest though.

20/1

4th

3

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:42 Ffos Las

Vape

9st 12lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won twice over 6f at Windsor (good to firm) and Chepstow (good) last August; may have needed last month's return at the latter track (7f, good to firm), but this trip looks on the sharp side.

8/1

Form: 11-470 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
5f win here (good ground) last August and he added two AW victories to his tally in December; his last two runs have been disappointing, the latest back on turf after an absence, but the return of Saffie Osborne to the saddle could perk him up (two wins and a second from the three times she has ridden him).
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(10)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Zoulu Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Heather Main

Seems happiest on Tapeta, albeit he's a course winner, and has still to prove he's up to this mark on turf; two poor efforts this summer, after a break, leave him some way down the pecking order.

20/1

7th

4

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Zoulu Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Heather Main

5f win here (good ground) last August and he added two AW victories to his tally in December; his last two runs have been disappointing, the latest back on turf after an absence, but the return of Saffie Osborne to the saddle could perk him up (two wins and a second from the three times she has ridden him).

8/1

14th

9

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Zoulu Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Heather Main

Won two Class 6 handicaps on AW in December; not quite so good in either run this year and he returns to turf with a career-best required; Harry Vigors takes off a useful 7lb.

20/1

Non-runners

Magna

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Payout
Exacta £7.90
Straight Forecast £5.64
Tricast £39.57
Trifecta £36.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Be An Angel

SPOTLIGHT:

Serenity Dream

POSTDATA:

Outer Edge

The Times:

Some Nightmare

Daily Mirror:

Connie's Rose

WEST COUNTRY:

Be An Angel

Daily Mail:

Be An Angel

The Star:

Be An Angel

Daily Record:

Be An Angel

Telegraph:

Outer Edge

The Guardian:

Serenity Dream

D Express:

Serenity Dream

The Sun:

Some Nightmare