Chepstow Races & Results Tomform Thursday 10th August 2023

There were 46 Races on Thursday 10th August 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 6 races at Brighton, 6 races at Yarmouth, 6 races at Nottingham, 8 races at Salisbury, 7 races at Sligo, 7 races at Chepstow, 6 races at Sandown, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 10th August 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

17:30 Chepstow Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
8
1st (8) Cabinet Of Clowns (7.5/1 +32%)
Cabinet Of Clowns

7.5
7.5/1(+32%)
(8) Cabinet Of Clowns 7.5/1, Showed a willing attitude to get off the mark for the season at Newmarket in June but below form both starts since. Blinkers on for 1st time.
Twice held off this mark since making all in June; needs help from the new blinkers.
7
2nd (7) Arcadian Nights (40/1 -150%)
Arcadian Nights

40
40/1(-150%)
(7) Arcadian Nights 40/1, Showed a good attitude to win for the 3rd time this year at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in April. Ran creditably back on turf at Haydock later in the month and has gone well fresh before so can't be ruled out back from a break.
Three-time AW winner this year; safely held on turf return in April; back from break today.
5
3rd (5) Hartswood (6/1 +29%)
Hartswood

6
6/1(+29%)
(5) Hartswood 6/1, Endured a disappointing 2022 but mark tumbled as a result and he capitalised on his return at Thirsk (1m) in May, suited by the way the race developed. Good efforts both starts since and seems sure to get his head back in front before long.
Won off reduced mark on seasonal debut and has run well again twice since.
1
4th (1) Titian (4.5/1 +40%)
Titian

4.5
4.5/1(+40%)
(1) Titian 4.5/1, 9/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Generally consistent and likely to give another good account.
Drops in grade after good third at Newmarket last month; likely contender.
10
5th (10) Power Of Darkness (25/1 +0%)
Power Of Darkness

25
25/1(+0%)
(10) Power Of Darkness 25/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021 but possibly wasn't 100% when last of 12 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) 6 days ago. Visor back on. Has work to do.
Hasn't won for nearly two years and was last of 12 at Newmarket on Friday.
3
6th (3) United Front (18/1 -112%)
United Front

18
18/1(-112%)
(3) United Front 18/1, Lower in the weights on turf and cashed in at Beverley in June. Has remained in good form since, positively ridden when close third at Yarmouth (1m) 14 days ago. Ought to go well again.
Close third off this mark in Racing League race a Yarmouth a fortnight ago; a possible.
2
7th (2) Sun King (5.5/1 -22%)
Sun King

5.5
5.5/1(-22%)
(2) Sun King 5.5/1, Has just a maiden win to his name in Ireland but has posted a number of good efforts for his new yard this year, including when close fourth in 9-runner event at Yarmouth (1m) 14 days ago, running on. One for the shortlist.
Consistent 4yo who has dropped 1lb since his close fourth at Yarmouth a fortnight ago.
12
8th (12) Snapcracklepop (9/1 +25%)
Snapcracklepop

9
9/1(+25%)
(12) Snapcracklepop 9/1, Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (10/1) at Sandown (8f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
Recent efforts have been perfectly respectable but others in this line-up appeal more.
9
9th (9) Albegrey (5.5/1 +31%)
Albegrey

5.5
5.5/1(+31%)
(9) Albegrey 5.5/1, 2/1, respectable third of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good to soft) 43 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. 4 lb higher now but can give another good account.
Eased-down winner on seasonal debut; needs to prove he can cope with mark this high.
6
10th (6) Macs Dilemma (14/1 -17%)
Macs Dilemma

14
14/1(-17%)
(6) Macs Dilemma 14/1, 4-time course winner, latest in July, and proved as good as ever when second of 8 in C&D handicap (good to soft) 13 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Remains unexposed at this trip.
Close second over C&D when upped in trip last month but today's race is stronger.
4
11th (4) Yantarni (12/1 -71%)
Yantarni

12
12/1(-71%)
(4) Yantarni 12/1, Off the mark for Charlie Appleby in 1m Newmarket handicap last summer. Has yet to scale same heights for present connections but produced one of his better efforts of the year from a sliding mark when fourth at Yarmouth (7f) 2 weeks ago. Not dismissed back up in trip.
Seemingly back in good form when fourth over 7f last month; this return to 1m will suit.
11
12th (11) Celtic Empress (11/1 +39%)
Celtic Empress

11
11/1(+39%)
(11) Celtic Empress 11/1, 9/2, good third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 13 days ago, suited by way race developed. Should remain competitive.
Kept on well for third over C&D a fortnight ago but others here look stronger.
LTO Selection:

17:30 Chepstow Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

The class-dropping Yantarni is interesting and is one to monitor closely in the betting. Sun King has scope to improve at this distance and is taken very seriously. However, slender preference is for UNITED FRONT, who has held his form well since returning from a short break and he can capitalise on a competitive rating to gain a second win of the current campaign.

A tightly-knit handicap with a tentative vote going to SUN KING, who signalled he's ready to strike when a close fourth at Yarmouth 2 weeks ago. Hartswood has returned in good order this season and has to be respected, as does Macs Dilemma, who goes well at this track and remains unexposed at the trip.

This could be a good opportunity for class-dropper TITIAN, who was a creditable third off this mark at Newmarket last month.


18:00 Chepstow Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
1st (4) Chinese Knot (1.75/1 +42%)
Chinese Knot

1.75
1.75/1(+42%)
(4) Chinese Knot 1.75/1, Took another step forward under a change of tactics when second on nursery debut at Windsor and went one better in Racing League opener at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to soft) a fortnight ago. Step up to 6f no problem and looks sure to go close in follow up bid.
5lb higher than at Yarmouth but Saffie Osborne rides again and 6f looks sure to suit.
2
2nd (2) Eminny (3.5/1 +0%)
Eminny

3.5
3.5/1(+0%)
(2) Eminny 3.5/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning novice at Beverley (7.4f, good) and didn't have to improve much when following up on nursery bow at Leicester last month. Found out in better company but could have a say in proceedings back in a handicap.
Won two Class 5s before flying too high in a Listed; this mark asks questions.
8
3rd (8) Big Brown Bear (2.75/1 +39%)
Big Brown Bear

2.75
2.75/1(+39%)
(8) Big Brown Bear 2.75/1, 8/1, wasted no time getting back on track returned to 6f when second of 10 on nursery debut at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) 10 days ago, running on. 1 lb out of the weights here but merits consideration nonetheless.
The winner was much too good last time but he'll be at home under the conditions.
3
4th (3) Passionately (8.5/1 -31%)
Passionately

8.5
8.5/1(-31%)
(3) Passionately 8.5/1, Confirmed debut promise when getting up close home in 9-runner maiden at Wetherby (5.5f) in June. Outclassed in Albany at Royal Ascot but below form back in a more realistic grade last month. Blinkers applied and needs to take a step forward.
Two Ascot defeats since her Wetherby win; probably needs to improve for the blinkers.
1
5th (1) Band Of Joy (7/1 -75%)
Band Of Joy

7
7/1(-75%)
(1) Band Of Joy 7/1, Windsor maiden winner who defied a penalty at Lingfield last month. Not disgraced behind an outsider on hat-trick bid at Beverley (5f, soft) 9 days ago and looks one to keep on the right side of heading into handicaps.
Never been out of the first two but doesn't look thrown in for her nursery debut.
6
6th (6) Alghalib (25/1 -39%)
Alghalib

25
25/1(-39%)
(6) Alghalib 25/1, Ran no sort of race when last of 12 in maiden at Doncaster (6f, good to firm, 33/1) 4 weeks ago. Cheekpieces applied for handicap debut and will need to leave that effort well behind.
One run reads well; now gelded and wears cheekpieces; note market on handicap debut.
LTO Selection:

18:00 Chepstow Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

EMINNY faced a stiff test in a Listed event at Sandown last time and may find these calmer waters more to her liking. Dropping back in trip could also unlock further improvement but, having previously won at Leicester and Beverley, her proven effectiveness on undulating tracks is a persuasive factor. Band Of Joy is also a player as she bids to add a second 6f success to her portfolio, while the recent Yarmouth winner Chinese Knot is noted with Saffie Osborne retaining the ride.

CHINESE KNOT showed improved form to open her account in the opening contest of this year's Racing League at Yarmouth a fortnight ago and with this step up to 6f sure to pose no problems, Rod Millman's filly is fancied to follow up at the expense of Band of Joy, who was unable to land the hat-trick recently but should be in the shake-up once again. Big Brown Bear and Eminny can do battle for third.

An open nursery but ALGHALIB may have got in lightly if able to tap back into the promise he showed initially and he has been gelded.


18:30 Chepstow Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Executive Decision (2.5/1 +38%)
Executive Decision

2.5
2.5/1(+38%)
(2) Executive Decision 2.5/1, Juvenile winner for Jessica Harrington (sold 82,000 gns) who improved away from top-end handicaps for the first time since joining current yard when scoring at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) 9 days ago, seeing it out in good style. Still relatively unexposed, so makes appeal under a penalty.
Made a bright start for this yard and won well at Goodwood last week; penalised but claims.
11
2nd (11) Nordic Passage (10/1 +9%)
Nordic Passage

10
10/1(+9%)
(11) Nordic Passage 10/1, Twenty four runs since last win in 2020. Creditable fourth of 15 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft, 13/2) 26 days ago, nearest finish. Back up in trip and he lurks on a very dangerous mark.
On long losing run but shaped well last time and the return to 6f will suit.
5
3rd (5) Momaer (7.5/1 -15%)
Momaer

7.5
7.5/1(-15%)
(5) Momaer 7.5/1, After 6 months off, showed much improved form when making all in 10-runner handicap at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 33 days ago, travelling powerfully. Can score again with tongue strap on 1st time.
Unexposed 4yo who has made all in 2 of her last 3 starts; more to come; tongue-tied now.
6
4th (6) Hot Chesnut (5.5/1 +31%)
Hot Chesnut

5.5
5.5/1(+31%)
(6) Hot Chesnut 5.5/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year, latest at Newbury in July. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 7/2) 6 days ago, doing too much too soon. Sprinting for the first time this year and would be folly to discount.
Two 7f wins this summer and she has run well over 6f before; disappointed last week though.
4
5th (4) Buccabay (16/1 -88%)
Buccabay

16
16/1(-88%)
(4) Buccabay 16/1, 33/1, below form eleventh of 21 in handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 54 days ago, uncomfortable with pace throughout. Has had a break and will need to bounce back.
Not kicked on in handicaps yet but this is a drop in class; still has time to do better.
10
6th (10) Sir Maxi (10/1 -25%)
Sir Maxi

10
10/1(-25%)
(10) Sir Maxi 10/1, Confirmed more positive signs from Beverley when successful at Pontefract (6f) last month, a well-run race/drop in trip serving him well. Again ran well when third under a penalty just under a fortnight ago and can figure again from the same mark.
Two good 6f runs in late July and he's more interesting than many of these.
1
7th (1) Dora Penny (22/1 +45%)
Dora Penny

22
22/1(+45%)
(1) Dora Penny 22/1, Back to winning ways at Kempton in April but well below that level more recently and makes limited appeal.
Struggled in better races since winning on AW in April; down in class today.
8
8th (8) Ramiro (6/1 -50%)
Ramiro

6
6/1(-50%)
(8) Ramiro 6/1, Latest win at Ayr in July. 10/3, shaped as if still in good form when third of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) 2 weeks ago, running on after slowly away. Back down in trip and is one to consider.
Looked good at Ayr two runs back; not seen to best effect latest; one to consider.
3
9th (3) Society Lion (9/1 -13%)
Society Lion

9
9/1(-13%)
(3) Society Lion 9/1, Capitalised on the drop in grade to notch his second win of the year when scoring at Windsor (6f, good, 5/1) 12 days ago, helped by the way things developed (suited by strong pace). 4 lb higher and no surprise to see him in the shake-up once again.
Two 6f wins in 2023, staying on well at Windsor latest; still feasibly treated; e-w chance.
9
10th (9) Indian Falcon (16/1 +0%)
Indian Falcon

16
16/1(+0%)
(9) Indian Falcon 16/1, Winner at Pontefract in April. Shaped better than the distance beaten suggested when seventh of 16 in handicap (14/1) at York (7f, good) 12 days ago, unable to sustain effort having made a big effort from the rear to get into contention. More needed.
Handicapper in charge after his novice win in April; one of two runners for the yard.
7
11th (7) Snash (14/1 +36%)
Snash

14
14/1(+36%)
(7) Snash 14/1, Underperformed returned to sprinting when fourteenth of 16 in handicap (10/1) at York (6f, good) 26 days ago, dropping away over 1f out. Cheekpieces back on.
Well handicapped on last season's form; draw an excuse last time; not out of it.
LTO Selection:

18:30 Chepstow Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

The presence of Momaer suggests this will be run at a good tempo and, while she was hit with a 9lb rise after winning at Leicester on her return, the four-year-old is dangerous to underestimate with a tongue-tie now applied for the first time. However, RAMIRO appears to be thriving on being kept busy at present and dropping him back to 6f while the ground is in his favour could be a rewarding move. Sir Maxi and Nordic Passage are also considered.

On her first attempt at sprinting, MOMAER doubled her tally in remarkably easy fashion at Leicester last month, and with further improvement on the cards, Mark Loughnane's 4-y-o gets the verdict to go in again with a first-time tongue tie added to her usual hood. Nordic Passage lurks on a very dangerous mark so he may emerge as the main threat, ahead of the penalised Executive Decision and Ramiro.

Improving 4yo MOMAER is unexposed as a sprinter and can prove too strong for Nordic Passage and Sir Maxi.


19:00 Chepstow Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Totnes (4/1 -33%)
Totnes

4
4/1(-33%)
(2) Totnes 4/1, 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Well-backed 5/4, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 16 days ago, readily. Capable of further success on that evidence.
Took form to new level with clearcut AW success last month and should be fine back on turf.
7
2nd (7) Miss Dolly Rocker (6.5/1 +28%)
Miss Dolly Rocker

6.5
6.5/1(+28%)
(7) Miss Dolly Rocker 6.5/1, Didn't need to improve when cosily won 7-runner minor event (evens) at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) just under 3 weeks ago. Makes handicap debut and will need to raise her game if she's to get involved.
Consistent filly who didn't need to improve to win recent novice; has more to do here.
8
3rd (8) I Still Have Faith (4/1 +20%)
I Still Have Faith

4
4/1(+20%)
(8) I Still Have Faith 4/1, Off the mark at Nottingham last month and barely needed to improve to follow up at Newmarket (10f, good to soft) 19 days ago, edging ahead close home after rider dropped whip. Expected to be bang there in his hat-trick bid.
Bids for hat-trick after two narrow 1m2f wins from a long way off the pace last month.
1
4th (1) Shahbaz (5/1 -50%)
Shahbaz

5
5/1(-50%)
(1) Shahbaz 5/1, Visored for 1st time, unlucky not to win when second of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to soft, 15/8) 2 weeks ago, never nearer after forced to switch 1f out. Back up in trip. Merits consideration.
Placed twice off today's mark over 1m last month and today's longer trip is a plus.
5
4th (5) Old Smoke (11/1 +50%)
Old Smoke

11
11/1(+50%)
(5) Old Smoke 11/1, Winner at Thirsk in April. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourth of 6 in handicap (9/2) at Ayr (10f, good) 32 days ago. Will need to step up on that effort to feature.
Good claims if judged on spring form but needs to better recent efforts.
4
6th (4) Feel The Need (22/1 -38%)
Feel The Need

22
22/1(-38%)
(4) Feel The Need 22/1, 8/1, failed to get home when eighth of 9 in handicap at York (11.8f, good) 12 days ago, not clear run under 3f out and carrying head awkwardly. Hood on 1st time and easy enough to look elsewhere given his quirks.
Disappointed over 1m4f recently but ran quite well on consecutive 1m2f starts beforehand.
6
7th (6) Gordon Grey (4.5/1 +18%)
Gordon Grey

4.5
4.5/1(+18%)
(6) Gordon Grey 4.5/1, 9/4, ran well after 7 weeks off when second of 9 on handicap debut at Newmarket (10f, good) 13 days ago, headed when carried right entering final 1f. Came in for significant support that day and it shouldn't be long before he goes one better.
Ran big race in defeat on recent handicap debut and may still have potential.
3
|RR| (3) She's Hot (7.5/1 +17%)
She's Hot

7.5
7.5/1(+17%)
(3) She's Hot 7.5/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time (and had breathing operation), ran well when fifth of 18 in handicap (12/1) at Goodwood (8f, good to soft) 9 days ago, running on late after short of room 2f out. Back up in trip in her favour and not discounted.
Encountered quite a bit of traffic when fifth of 18 at Glorious Goodwood last week.
LTO Selection:

19:00 Chepstow Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

I Still Have Faith's willing attitude saw the son of Expert Eye record a double at Newmarket last month and another bold bid cannot be ruled out off 4lb higher. However, SHAHBAZ travelled with more verve in a first-time visor when staying on into second place at Yarmouth a fortnight ago and compensation could await now returned to 1m2f. Last-time-out winner Totnes has been dealt a 7lb rise in the ratings, which may be enough to prevent her from following up on this switch to turf.

I STILL HAVE FAITH took his form up a notch when scoring twice last month, and with further progress on the cards, Ben Brookhouse's charge is fancied to bring up the hat-trick. Shahbaz looked unlucky not to win at Yarmouth a fortnight ago but he may have to settle for silver once again, with the unexposed Gordon Grey also expected to run well.

There should still be more to come from lightly raced colt GORDON GREY (nap), who was a clear second on his handicap debut.


19:30 Chepstow Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Star Harbour (12/1 -60%)
Star Harbour

12
12/1(-60%)
(1) Star Harbour 12/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021 but produced a couple of good efforts in big-field handicaps last year. 22/1, respectable eighth of 14 on return from hurdling in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good) 28 days ago. Not discounted.
Irish raider who commands respect on his decent run in the Irish Lincoln (March).
8
2nd (8) Dancing In Paris (1.88/1 +46%)
Dancing In Paris

1.88
1.88/1(+46%)
(8) Dancing In Paris 1.88/1, Winner at Haydock in April. 13/2, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Goodwood (11.2f, soft) 6 days ago. Place claims are sound again.
Never far away when third to two progressive rivals last week at Goodwood.
3
3rd (3) Fantasy Believer (7.5/1 -15%)
Fantasy Believer

7.5
7.5/1(-15%)
(3) Fantasy Believer 7.5/1, Proved himself fully effective over this longer trip when producing a late surge to win 11-runner handicap at Newmarket (10f, good, 22/1) 20 days ago. Should remain competitive from 2 lb higher mark.
Ran on well to lead close home over this far at Newmarket; just 2lb higher.
2
4th (2) Majestic (5/1 -67%)
Majestic

5
5/1(-67%)
(2) Majestic 5/1, Won the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket on final 4-y-o start and began campaign with several sound efforts in defeat, though produced a rare below-par performance when fourteenth of 18 in handicap at York (10.2f, good) 26 days ago. Type to bounce back in this lower grade.
High in the weights but a case can be made on lots of his handicap form.
4
5th (4) Coco Jack (8/1 +20%)
Coco Jack

8
8/1(+20%)
(4) Coco Jack 8/1, It's now 11 runs since his last win in 2022 and he raced too freely when ninth of 11 behind Fantasy Believer in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good) 20 days ago. Blinkers are reached for with more required.
Beaten nine times this season but there has been the occasional good run.
5
6th (5) Pledge Of Honour (8.5/1 +23%)
Pledge Of Honour

8.5
8.5/1(+23%)
(5) Pledge Of Honour 8.5/1, Won times in 2022 and has proved consistent in defeat this season, runner-up at Doncaster and York in June before faring of those held up when fourth of 9 in handicap at Ascot (10f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Likely to give another good account, though others perhaps appeal as likelier winners.
It was good to soft last time at Ascot when he came from last to finish a closing fourth.
7
7th (7) Highwaygrey (14/1 -40%)
Highwaygrey

14
14/1(-40%)
(7) Highwaygrey 14/1, Edged out only on the nod by a pair of much younger rivals when third of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good) 46 days ago. Not ruled out.
Ran well at Pontefract last time but others appeal more on soft ground.
6
8th (6) Muzaffar (22/1 +21%)
Muzaffar

22
22/1(+21%)
(6) Muzaffar 22/1, Winner at Southwell in February. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, good, 12/1) 15 days ago, not ideally placed. Had looked capable of winning from this sort of mark on AW in the spring, though still yet to really achieve much in 3 starts on turf.
Tapeta winner; only his third run on turf when fourth of six last time at Catterick.
9
9th (9) Bosc Girl (12/1 +25%)
Bosc Girl

12
12/1(+25%)
(9) Bosc Girl 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, very good second of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, soft) 14 days ago, pulling clear with a thriving winner. Should go well again from 4 lb higher mark.
Up 4lb for Doncaster but was clear of the third and faces similar conditions here.
10
10th (10) Chimeric (18/1 -80%)
Chimeric

18
18/1(-80%)
(10) Chimeric 18/1, 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Improved on recent efforts to win 15-runner handicap at Killarney (8.2f, good, 12/1) 22 days ago, driven out. Back up in trip. Stepping back in the right direction recently, though all career wins have come at 1m.
Hold-up performer who will need some luck but he's capable of playing a major part.
LTO Selection:

19:30 Chepstow Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

DANCING IN PARIS' stamina appeared to be stretched by 1m3f when third at Goodwood on Friday and compensation could await on this quick turnaround now returned to 1m2f. Highwaygrey is only 1lb higher than his placed effort at Pontefract in June and Tim Easterby's gelding should give his running once more. Fantasy Believer and Chimeric both arrive in fine fettle and are others to note in an open event.

A competitive handicap, in which class-dropping MAJESTIC is fancied to shrug off a rare poor performance in the John Smith's Cup last time and gain his first success since landing last year's Cambridgeshire. Bosc Girl pulled clear with a prolific rival at Doncaster last time and there could be more still to come from Richard Fahey's lightly-raced filly, whilst Fantasy Believer has only been nudged up slightly for last month's Newmarket win and should be in the mix again.

Last season's Cambridgeshire winner MAJESTIC was having another solid season until finishing down the field at York.


20:00 Chepstow Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Manila Scouse (0.73/1 +55%)
Manila Scouse

0.73
0.73/1(+55%)
(5) Manila Scouse 0.73/1, Having run several good races in defeat, got back to winning ways in 9-runner apprentice handicap at Haydock (5f, heavy, 7/4) 4 days ago, keeping on well. Escapes a penalty for his recent success and he can follow up.
Suited by soft ground; found plenty for 5f Haydock win on Sunday; runs off the same mark.
1
2nd (1) Get It (33/1 -32%)
Get It

33
33/1(-32%)
(1) Get It 33/1, Won pair of handicaps for Clive Cox last year but down the field last 2 starts for current yard, including after 5 months off in handicap at Ascot (5f, soft. 50/1) 26 days ago. Hood back on but has work to do.
Form query and regularly misses races on good to soft or slower; conditions a worry.
7
3rd (7) Stone Circle (7/1 -40%)
Stone Circle

7
7/1(-40%)
(7) Stone Circle 7/1, C&D winner last summer and gained his second success of the current season in 11-runner handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to soft, 17/2) a fortnight ago. Going through a good spell at present, so he enters calculations.
Won sole C&D handicap; successful under S Osborne 14 days ago; looks sure to be involved.
6
4th (6) Just Glamorous (25/1 -25%)
Just Glamorous

25
25/1(-25%)
(6) Just Glamorous 25/1, Back to form after 10 months off when winning at Salisbury in June. Failed to repeat that effort when fourth of 7 in handicap at Sandown (5f, soft) a month later, though did too much too soon. Capable if on a going day.
Took advantage of a good mark on reappearance; held since but shouldn't be too far away.
2
5th (2) Kimngrace (7.5/1 -36%)
Kimngrace

7.5
7.5/1(-36%)
(2) Kimngrace 7.5/1, Listed winner at Lingfield in February. After 12 weeks off, better for the run when fifth of 14 in handicap at Ascot (5f, good to soft, 16/1) 12 days ago. Capable of getting involved with her recent outing behind her.
Won handicaps at 6f and 5f in 2022 but high in weights following Listed AW win.
8
6th (8) Betweenthesticks (6/1 +20%)
Betweenthesticks

6
6/1(+20%)
(8) Betweenthesticks 6/1, C&D winner who has returned to form of late, placing for the consecutive start when third of 13 in handicap at York (5.4f, good, 13/2) 13 days ago. Can give his running again, but remains 3 lb above his last winning mark.
Two turf wins in 2022 (soft and good to soft); close up 3 times this year; can be involved.
9
7th (9) Honour Your Dreams (14/1 +30%)
Honour Your Dreams

14
14/1(+30%)
(9) Honour Your Dreams 14/1, Value for extra when winning cosily at Hamilton in July. Run best excused next time when last of 13 in handicap at York (5.4f, good, 6/1) 13 days ago, very awkward leaving the stalls. Could get back on track.
Top of his game when visor fitted, good 2nd then won; upset in stalls since; not dismissed.
4
8th (4) Grace Angel (16/1 -78%)
Grace Angel

16
16/1(-78%)
(4) Grace Angel 16/1, Made it 2 wins from her last 3 starts when making all in 8-runner handicap at Haydock (5f, good to firm, 9/2) 47 days ago, showing a good attitude. Will need to find more again as she goes back up in grade.
Front-runs; progressive at 5f in early summer; unraced on slower than good ground.
LTO Selection:

20:00 Chepstow Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

MANILA SCOUSE was a comfortable winner over 5f at Haydock on Sunday and looks to have a good chance of following up that success. Tim Easterby's gelding does not have to carry a penalty for that success and should take the beating off the same mark. Grace Angel also won last time out over 5f at Haydock and, despite a 5lb rise in the ratings, she is not easily ruled out, while Stone Circle should also be taken seriously after succeeding by a head over 5f at Yarmouth.

MANILA SCOUSE deservedly returned to winning ways in an apprentice handicap at Haydock on Sunday and, without a penalty for his recent victory, he can quickly double his tally for the season. Kimngrace could step forward from her recent run to pose the biggest threat to the selection, while Stone Circle is another to consider in his current form.

Manila Scouse runs off the same mark as his Haydock win but STONE CIRCLE is also in good form and is proven over C&D.


20:30 Chepstow Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
6
1st (6) Ramazan (4.5/1 +0%)
Ramazan

4.5
4.5/1(+0%)
(6) Ramazan 4.5/1, Went well for a long way in the Britannia at the Royal Meeting and confirmed as much when posting career-best effort to score at Haydock (7f) on penultimate start in July. Creditable ninth in International handicap (7f) latest and he's fancied to continue in form.
Took form to new level with last month's Haydock win and is not yet fully exposed.
12
2nd (12) Loingseoir (20/1 +0%)
Loingseoir

20
20/1(+0%)
(12) Loingseoir 20/1, Regular in big field handicaps in Ireland, ending last term with success in 19-runner event at the Curragh (1m). Good efforts on 3 of last 4 starts, noted finishing with running left (met trouble) when midfield in 18-runner Galway handicap (8.6f) 9 days ago. Interesting.
Didn't enjoy run of race when midfield at last week's Galway festival; best on slow ground.
11
3rd (11) Pearle D'or (5/1 +50%)
Pearle D'or

5
5/1(+50%)
(11) Pearle D'or 5/1, Right back on track in refitted hood of late, impressing with how he travelled when getting to better of another in-form sort at Ascot (7f) 13 days ago. Remains pretty low-mileage as a 4-y-o and no surprise where he capable of rating higher still.
Given well-judged ride to win from off the pace at Ascot last month; 3lb rise manageable.
13
4th (13) Quest For Fun (9/1 +55%)
Quest For Fun

9
9/1(+55%)
(13) Quest For Fun 9/1, Dual 6f winner for Julie Camacho who has gradually worked his way back to form for present yard this year, cashing in on reduced mark at York (7f) 2 weeks ago. Little bit more needed if he's to follow up on these revised terms, however.
Features prominently in calulations, having recently won 17-runner York handicap over 7f.
3
5th (3) Accidental Agent (7.5/1 +38%)
Accidental Agent

7.5
7.5/1(+38%)
(3) Accidental Agent 7.5/1, Tremendous servant to connections (Queen Anne winner in his prime) and he ran respectably when fifth in Bunbury Cup on his latest start in July, forced to switch 1f out and running on. Handicapper has relinquished his grip if he can build on that.
Ran well in last month's Bunbury Cup but this veteran has become unreliable.
5
6th (5) Spirit Of Light (18/1 +28%)
Spirit Of Light

18
18/1(+28%)
(5) Spirit Of Light 18/1, Winless for present yard but better than bare form figures suggest in recent months, again not seen to best effect in the International handicap (7f) at Ascot 12 days ago. Connections now opt for a visor from further reduced mark and he's not one to write off.
Well down the field in three valuable, big-field Ascot handicaps this summer; visored here.
8
7th (8) Able Kane (9/1 +36%)
Able Kane

9
9/1(+36%)
(8) Able Kane 9/1, Bounced back to best in refitted blinkers/tongue tie when landing 5-runner Newmarket handicap (7f) in June and he comes here having again ran well when runner-up to Farhh To Shy at Yarmouth (7f) 2 weeks ago. Good-value claimer takes off handy 5 lb here.
Back in very good form this summer and promising 5lb claimer enlisted today; considered.
1
8th (1) Misty Grey (10/1 +17%)
Misty Grey

10
10/1(+17%)
(1) Misty Grey 10/1, Smart gelding who was third in Group 2 Challenge at Newmarket on his final run last season. Well beaten in Dubai in January but right back to form after 6 months off when fourth in Chester listed event (7f) in July. Likeable type but little margin for error from this mark.
Made the frame in three 7f Group races last year; the class act in this line-up.
7
9th (7) Zip (22/1 -22%)
Zip

22
22/1(-22%)
(7) Zip 22/1, Bagged a couple of AW handicaps since the turn of the year and having been ridden too aggressively in the Victoria Cup, he returned to form when second at Newcastle (7f) early on last month. Easy to back and ran below form ay York since and others make greater appeal.
Nine-time winner over 7f but on a tough mark now and drying ground a big negative.
4
10th (4) Atrium (6.5/1 -8%)
Atrium

6.5
6.5/1(-8%)
(4) Atrium 6.5/1, Found ease in weights/drop in grade liberating and bounced back to best when landing share of the spoils at Doncaster (7f, soft) 3 weeks ago. 2 lb rise looks fair and no surprise to see him go well again.
Dead-heated when dropped back to 7f last month; still on workable mark after 2lb rise.
9
11th (9) Fools Rush In (7/1 -56%)
Fools Rush In

7
7/1(-56%)
(9) Fools Rush In 7/1, Losing run is mounting up but gave the impression he's on his way back when finishing good fifth in International handicap (7f) at Ascot 12 days ago, running on late. Eased further 3 lb ahead of this and he could just be worth siding with to build on that now.
Kept on well for creditable fifth of 25 at Ascot recently and remains on a tempting mark.
2
12th (2) Boardman (22/1 -10%)
Boardman

22
22/1(-10%)
(2) Boardman 22/1, Successful 3 times last season and right back to his best when landing a Chester handicap (7.6f) in May. Struggled in Group 3 company next time and he again struggled to make an impact from career-hgh mark at Haydock (7f) 33 days ago. Others appeal more.
Ran poorly last month and probably needs to bounce back with a career-best effort here.
LTO Selection:

20:30 Chepstow Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

This appears to be a very difficult puzzle to solve with the tentative selection being ACCIDENTAL AGENT. Eve Johnson Houghton's charge returned to form when fifth in the Bunbury Cup over 7f at Newmarket last month and he is on a dangerously low mark, which could be exploited here. Atrium is feared most after dead-heating for the win over 7f at Doncaster last time and, raised just 2lb in the ratings, he deserves respect, while Able Kane should also give his running.

FOOLS RUSH IN dropped his biggest hint yet this year that he's coming to the boil when running on late for fifth in the International at Ascot last month and, having been cut further slack by the assessor, he could just be ready to strike with forecast conditions holding no fears. Last-time-out winners Pearle d'Or and Atrium head up the dangers, with Saxon King another who can dispel a slightly lesser display at Newmarket 19 days ago.

The pick is FOOLS RUSH IN, who hinted he might be ready to exploit some help from the handicapper when fifth of 25 at Ascot recently.


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