Chepstow Racecard - Wednesday 8th July

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A very warm welcome to Chepstow Racecourse for our Wednesday Evening July Flat Racing.

Thank you for joining us this evening for what promises to be an enjoyable and competitive six-race programme, providing the perfect opportunity to unwind in the middle of the week.

Our Flat season is now in full swing, with plenty more exciting racing to look forward to throughout July and August before we turn our attention to the return of National Hunt racing in the autumn. We wish the very best of luck to all our owners, trainers, jockeys, stable staff and connections with their runners this evening.

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6 9-7 (11)

Matthew Cosham (3) South Wales Argus & Chepstow Racing Club

Ronald Harris, Chepstow Br Littleton Stud

Ron Harris Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest strike-rate (2-47) but has posted solid efforts in sprint handicaps here and at Ffos Las recently Remains on a workable mark and ought to make his presence felt once again. TFR HHHHI BHA55

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Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

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ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (6F ABT 16YDS) FOR TWO YRS OLD

THE BET365 NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES

NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2725, 2nd £1363, 3rd £681, 4th £341, 5th £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Watson (17 wins from 66 runners, 26%) runs TARGA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (6 wins from 47 runners, 13%) runs QUANTUM SWIFT and THE KALONJI MAN

LONGEST TRAVELLER: POSTCARD trained by A Kirby, Kirtling, 201 miles.

The opener can go the way of QUANTUM SWIFT having run to a fair level in her 3 starts so far With the return to this longer trip promising to suit, she gets the vote ahead of Jazzy Bay who drops back down in distance, while Romidijo could also be in the mix.

1QUANTUM SWIFT (GB) (60) 254

B f King of Change - Exceling (IRE)

C. Munro, Mrs M Gander and Partner

9-9(4)

Sean Levey

Richard Hannon, Marlborough Br Hannon, Munro & Gander Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed ability in each of her 3 starts in the spring, not seeming ideally suited by the drop back to 5f when fourth of 10 in maiden at Leicester in May on latest outing Appealing candidate for nurseries returned to this trip TFRHHHHH BHA65

2ROMIDIJO (GB) (12) 0304

9-9(2)

B f Ardad (IRE) - Helvetique George Wood

Nick Bradley Racing 27 & OddsOnSyndicate Charlie Clover, Newmarket

Br Miss K. Rausing Tattersalls

TIMEFORMVIEWImproved from debut when third in maiden over this C&D in May, despite again flashing her tail Tough ask in the Woodcote at Epsom next time, but got back on track when fourth of 13 in maiden at Yarmouth 12 days ago. Could go well now into a nursery. TFRHHHHI BHA65

3CAVAN LADY (GB) (21) 34

B f Ardad (IRE) - Always Thankful

9-8(7)

Finley Marsh

The Weathercock Five Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

Br Select Bloodstock Ltd Richard Hughes Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBit of promise first time up when third of 5 in a Goodwood seller (5f) last month. Ran to a similar level when fourth of 5 in maiden at Ffos Las 3 weeks ago, though didn’t look the easiest of rides. Goes up in trip as she makes a quick switch to nurseries. TFRHHHII BHA64

4JAZZY BAY (IRE) (30) 633

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Jasmine B (IRE)

9-8(1)

Charles Bishop

The Woodway 20 Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

Br Ross MoorheadABM Catering Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWSome encouragement when mid-field over C&D on debut and built on that effort when third of 5 in seller at Leicester (7f) later in May. Raced too keenly back at Leicester last time, so he merits consideration as he heads into nurseries returned to 6f TFRHHHHI BHA64

5TARGA (IRE) (16) 004

9-3(3)

B f Blue Point (IRE) - Magic Florence (IRE) Callum Rodriguez

Mr Mubarak Al-Nuaimi Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Declan Phelan

TIMEFORMVIEW£105,000 purchase at the breeze-ups but hasn’t made much impact in her 3 races to date, never a threat when fourth of 5 in maiden at Brighton (5.3f, good) 16 days ago. Could be capable of better now contesting a nursery. TFRHHHII BHA59

6THE KALONJI MAN (GB) (70) 040

8-9(5)

Ch g Belardo (IRE) - Fantacise Joe Leavy

Middleham Park Racing XCV Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Br Bearstone Stud Tattersalls

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a trio of starts during the spring, eighth of 10 in maiden at Bath (5.7f) when last seen in April (has been gelded since) Blinkers reached for as he makes nursery debut. TFRHHIII BHA51

7POSTCARD (GB) (60) 006

8-3(6)

B f Earthlight (IRE) - Graceful (IRE) Kieran O’Neill

Adam Kirby Racing Club Adam Kirby, Kirtling

Br Pineapple Stud Ltdracehorse-ownership.com, Adam Kirby Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Not much encouragement so far, having her third run when well-beaten sixth of 10 in maiden at Leicester (5f) in May. Needs to leave previous efforts well behind fitted with a tongue strap for nursery bow. TFRHHIII BHA45

2025: BANANA 6 8 9 Kieran O’Neill 9-2 (Scott Dixon) 5 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 6.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Jazzy Bay (IRE), 7-2 Quantum Swift (GB), 11-2 Cavan Lady (GB), 7-1 Romidijo (GB), 8-1 Targa (IRE), 10-1 The Kalonji Man (GB), Postcard (GB)

POSITION OF STALLS

Middle for all Races

MON 31 AUG

SECOND RACE 6.26

ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 16YDS) FOR MAIDEN TWO YRS OLD

THE BET365 GBB RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (FOR HORSES IN BAND D) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E J-Houghton (12 wins from 70 runners, 17%) runs TEMPLE COURT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (9 wins from 70 runners, 13%) runs DAKOTA BRAVE LONGEST TRAVELLER: DAKOTA BRAVE trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 216 miles.

DAKOTA BRAVE benefited from the step up to 7f when third at Newcastle on his latest outing and he can build on that effort to get off the mark. The main danger could be Lushill, who wasn’t seen to best effect at this course last time, withTemple Court another to note as he goes over further.

Gr c Sioux Nation (USA) - Chinese White (IRE)

Kingsley Park 44

Rob Hornby

Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Br Skymarc Farm Johnston Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWUpped to 7f for his third start, showed much improved form when 1/2-length third of 9 in maiden at Newcastle 13 days ago, leading until under 2f out. Can make a bold bid with his latest run behind him. TFRHHHHH BHA68

2HAILSTONES

B c Space Blues (IRE) - Golden Temps (IRE)

The Rossies Partnership

Br Ms Mary Gallagher

9-7(7)

Finley Marsh

Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

Richard Hughes Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSent off at big odds (40/1) and didn’t go with much promise first time up when twelfth of 13 in maiden at Windsor (5f) 23 days ago, always behind after a slow start. Has plenty to find upped in trip TFRHHIII BHA-

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BADGER (GB) (-)

B c Showcasing - Fiancee (IRE)

Whitsbury 17

Br Llety Farms

9-7(1)

Ashley Lewis (5)

Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury

Marcus Tregoning Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled March 31 14,000 gns yearling, Showcasing colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 6f Wedding Date and winner up to 6f Secret Potion (2-y-o 5f winner). Dam, maiden (stayed 7f), half-sister to 8.5f winner Perilous Pursuit. TFRHHHII BHA-

4TEMPLE COURT (IRE) (33) 04

B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Taliyna (IRE)

9-7(2)

Charles Bishop

Eden Racing Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

Br Tally-Ho Stud ABM Catering Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWProminent in the betting on debut but was very green when well held at Newmarket in May. Subsequently gelded and showed more when fourth of 11 in maiden at Bath (5.7f) last month Bred to be suited by this longer trip, so he could take another step forward. TFRHHHHI BHA-

5TEN YEAR STRETCH (IRE) (8) 00

B g Inns of Court (IRE) - June (IRE)

The Ten Club

9-7(5)

William Carver

Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn

Br Tally-Ho Stud Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Has looked one for the longer term in his 2 starts so far, failing to progress from debut when ninth of 11 in novice at Salisbury (6f) 8 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

6BOOMSHAKALAK (GB) (-)

B f Walzertakt (GER) - Aspidistra (GER)

9-2(8)

Kieran O’Neill

Oliver and Sasha Brendon Zoe Hawkins, Cullompton

Br DahlBury

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled April 1. £15,000 foal, Walzertakt filly. Half-sister to French 1 1/2m winner Adagio and German 1m-9.4f winner Against All Odds Dam, German 8.5f winner, half-sister to useful 9.2f-11f winner Alcina Has a fair standard to aim at on debut

7GOLDEN OASIS (GB) (9) 05

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9-2(4)

B f Oasis Dream - All Things Gold Joe Leavy

Mrs Wendy Edwards

Br Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd

Robert Edwards, Upper Lambourn

TIMEFORM VIEW Very much in need of the experience on debut, but showed the benefit of that run when fifth of 11 in novice at Kempton (7f) 9 days ago. Will need to find more again. TFRHHHII BHA-

8LUSHILL (IRE) (11) 53 9-2(6)

B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Loch Mirage Taylor Fisher

Mr Cliff Booth

J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn

Br P. F. Headon Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWSome encouragement on debut when mid-field in a Newbury novice last month, before meeting trouble in running when third of 8 at this course (6f) only 4 days later. Enters calculations as she goes up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA-

2025: WHO IS ALICE 2 9 2 George Bass 14-1 (Jack Channon) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Dakota Brave (IRE), 7-2 Temple Court (IRE), 4-1 Lushill (IRE), 8-1 Golden Oasis (GB), 14-1 Mr Badger (GB), 22-1 Boomshakalak (GB), 28-1 Hailstones In May (IRE), 40-1 Ten Year Stretch (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 7.01

ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 16YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD

THE BET365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (CHEPSTOW MILE SERIES QUALIFIER)

Total prize fund £6600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2725, 2nd £1363, 3rd £681, 4th £341, 5th £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G Harris (14 wins from 176 runners, 8%) runs WHO IS ALICE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Muir & C Grassick (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs GRAND VISTA LONGEST TRAVELLERS: GRAND VISTA trained by W Muir & C Grassick, KEN BRULEE trained by M Usher & ESCAPE MAGIC trained by O Burrows, all Lambourn, 60 miles.

ESCAPE MAGIC showed much-improved form when making a successful handicap debut at Leicester on her return, impressing with how she saw her race out, and she looks to leading claims now that she’s up and running. The chief threat could come from Musical Soldier who is worth another chance back at 7f

B f Kameko (USA) - Alice’s Dancer (IRE)

William Carson

E Brown and T Snell Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Charlock Stud Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark over this C&D on third start last year before finishing runner-up twice in nurseries. However, having left Jack Channon she’s finished well held all 3 outings this season, the latest at this course (6f) 11 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA60

2GRAND VISTA (IRE) (29) 45-50

9-7(4)

B c Far Above (IRE) - Very Nice Jack Doughty Muir Racing Partnership - Epsom Downs William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn

Br James Waldron

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed ability in his 3 qualifying runs, but in first-time blinkers he ran no sort of race when last of 11 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, heavy) on latest outing Headgear quickly discarded and has shaped as if 7f is likely to suit. TFRHHIII BHA58

3LUNA BEAUX (IRE) (11) 150445 BF

9-5(2)

B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - The Stalking Moon (IRE) Finley Marsh

Major Wintle Partnership

Br Mr Thomas Hore

Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

TIMEFORMVIEWDual 6f winner on the all-weather who returned to form with a couple of in-frame efforts at Bath in May/June. Well supported but ran one of lesser races here (6f) 11 days ago, so needs to bounce back returned to 7f, though she is on a handy mark. TFRHHHII BHA56

4MUSICAL SOLDIER (IRE) (25) 601520 D

B g Soldier’s Call - Harmonic Note

9-4(6)

Charles Bishop

J Angell,S Hillier & Partner Ollie Sangster, Marlborough

Br Harmonic Note Syndicate

TIMEFORMVIEWMade all over 7f at Wolverhampton in May. Beaten favourite next 2 outings but runner-up effort back at that venue last month was a sound one. Failed to get home over 1m at Bath last time, so no surprise to see a better showing returned to shorter. TFRHHHHI BHA55

5ESCAPE MAGIC (GB) (43) 060-1 D

Ch f Without Parole - Ebrahcadebrah

Dr H. Tayton-Martin

9-3(1)

Callum Rodriguez

Owen Burrows, Lambourn

Br Helen Tayton-Martin Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWNo better than mid-division in a trio of starts late last year, but after 6 months off she proved a different proposition making handicap/ turf debut when winning 9-runner contest at Leicester in May. The one to beat with further improvement to come TFRHHHHH BHA54

6KEN BRULEE (GB) (11) 5-01043

B g Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Kindly

Mr K Jefferies & Partner

Br R T Heayns-Corrick

9-1(5)

Ryan Kavanagh (3)

Mark Usher, Lambourn

TIMEFORMVIEWLeft previous form behind when opening account at Lingfield (6f, good) in May. Hasn’t kicked on since, though, in first-time visor when third of 6 at this course (6f) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces soon go back on as he tries this trip for the first time TFRHHHII BHA52

2025: MIAKODA (IRE) 3 9 5 Pat Cosgrave 10-3 (James Owen) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Stewards Note:

GRAND VISTA: Following its run on 9/6/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. LUNA BEAUX: Following its run on 27/6/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Escape Magic (GB), 9-2 Luna Beaux (IRE), 8-1 Ken Brulee (GB), 11-1 Musical Soldier (IRE), 14-1 Grand Vista (IRE), 18-1 Who Is Alice (GB)

FOURTH RACE 7.36

ABOUT ONE MILE (8F ABT 14YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE EACH

WAY EXTRA AT BET365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (CHEPSTOW MILE SERIES QUALIFIER)

Total prize fund

£6600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2725, 2nd £1363, 3rd £681, 4th £341, 5th £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Millman (15 wins from 109 runners, 14%) runs AJRAD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Scholfield (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs D DAY MAJOR WINTER

WEIGHTWATCHER: AJRAD won off a handicap mark of 60, his rating is now down 6lb to 54.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BOBBY DASSLER trained by B Murphy, Ireland.

MR TONY progressed well for the switch to nurseries in Ireland last year and he’s in good hands to pick up where he left off He is taken to see off the challenge of Denby’s Dream, who produced her best effort when winning at Brighton last week, and the in-form Galactic Glow.

Ch m Territories (IRE) - Doobahdeedoo (USA)

Miss L. O’Connor

Br Crimbourne Bloodstock Ltd

William Carson

John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend

TIMEFORMVIEWSome encouragement in 3 starts for James Owen and capitalised on a reduced mark when scoring on stable debut at Bath in May. Ran well when second there next time, before a below-par effort 25 days ago. It still remains early days for current yard, though TFRHHHII BHA56

2BOBBY DASSLER (IRE) (21) 234013 CD

Br g Awtaad (IRE) - Butoolat

Catherine Evans & Aaron Evans

Br Chris Hayes Racing Ltd

7 9-10 (7)

Ryan Kavanagh (3)

Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin

TIMEFORMVIEWProduced best effort for some time when scoring over C&D in June, his first win for present yard Had excuses when well-beaten third of 5 at Ffos Las only 2 days later, so he could fare better back at this venue. TFRHHHII BHA56

3FOZZY OSBOURNE (GB) (15) 056 59-9 (3)

Br g Eastern Anthem (IRE) - Look Surprised Joe Leavy

Withyslade Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Withyslade

TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t made much impression in a trio of maidens this year, faring no better upped in trip when sixth of 9 at Ffos Las (7.4f) 15 days ago. Has work to do as he makes handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA55

4DENBY’S DREAM (GB) (8) 522001 D

3 9-9 (in 6lb ex) (4)

Gr f Kameko (USA) - Jufoon Harry Vigors (5)

RC VIP Syndicate IX Charlie Pike, Stockbridge

Br J H R Horses Ltd racingclub.com

TIMEFORM VIEW Has found her feet for new connections this year, recording a first success when making all in 5-runner handicap at Brighton 8 days ago. Carries a penalty, but Harry Vigors takes off a handy 5lb so she’s not taken lightly. TFRHHHHI BHA58 (+4)

5GALACTIC GLOW (IRE) (9) 623226 BF 9 9-8(9)

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Shine Like A Star Taylor Fisher

The Clueless Syndicate Joe Tickle, Tiverton

Br D. Boocock Fire Defence Servicing

TIMEFORMVIEW Made the placings for the fourth start in a row when runner-up at Bath on his penultimate outing Shaped as if still in good heart when 1 1/2 lengths sixth of 11 at Windsor 9 days ago, so he could be thereabouts once more. TFRHHHHI BHA54

6AJRAD (GB) (23) 0-06565 CD 8 9-8(2)

Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Princess Cammie (IRE) George Wood Canisbay Bloodstock Rod Millman, Cullompton

Br Aston Mullins Stud Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd, Fleetwood Developments Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHas his quirks but won 3 times last summer, including a double over C&D. Best effort this season when fifth of 12 at Kempton (7f) in May, but hasn’t built on that effort back here twice since He’s now 6lb below his last winning mark, though TFRHHHII BHA54

7AMATHUS (IRE) (16) 60-0200 99-6 (8)

B g Anjaal - Effige (IRE)

Charles Bishop

Mr David Henery Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke

Br Mr P. TurleyTote

TIMEFORMVIEWNot the easiest to catch right but won twice over 7f last year Stepped up on this season’s reappearance run when second at Bath (1m) in May, though hasn’t been in the same form last 2 starts

8MR TONY (IRE) (254) 000413-

B g Kodiac - River Sands

Tony Chapman & Noel Fehily Racing

Br Tally-Ho Stud

Callum Rodriguez

Owen Burrows, Lambourn

TIMEFORMVIEWWent the right way in nurseries for Joseph Patrick O’Brien, opening account at Gowran (7f) in October before a good third at Galway 7 days later Blinkers left off for reappearance (has been gelded), but he makes plenty of appeal for his much-respected new yard. TFRHHHHH BHA60

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MAJOR WINTER

B g Ulysses (IRE) - Where I Be

Mr D. A. Olver

(GB) (16) 20200-6

49-4 (5)

William Cox

Nick Scholfield, Lambourn

Br Mr C. A. Cyzer Nick Scholfield Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up twice in handicaps in 2025, including on first start for Ross Burdon during the summer. Making debut for current stable, shaped as if needing the outing after 9 months off when last of 6 at Brighton (1 1/4m) 16 days ago, so this run should reveal more. TFRHHIII BHA50

2025: AJRAD 7 9 0 Pierre-Louis Jamin 17-2 (Rod Millman) 13 ran

Hood worn by No. 4, 9. Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 8.

Stewards Note:

AMATHUS: Following its run on 22/6/2026 it was reported that the horse was outpaced throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Denby’s Dream (GB), 9-2 Galactic Glow (IRE), 6-1 Mr Tony (IRE), 7-1 Nammos (GB), 8-1 Ajrad (GB), 11-1 Bobby Dassler (IRE), 16-1 Amathus (IRE), 18-1 D Day Major Winter (GB), 22-1 Fozzy Osbourne (GB)

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FIFTH RACE 8.11

ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 16YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE NEVER ORDINARY AT BET365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2725, 2nd £1363, 3rd £681, 4th £341, 5th £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G Harris (14 wins from 176 runners, 8%) runs TOO MUCH TREVOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (5 wins from 35 runners, 14%) runs JUST TYPICAL

WEIGHTWATCHER: SIOUX WARRIOR won off a handicap mark of 63, his rating is now down 9lb to 54. LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUST TYPICAL trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 82 miles.

JUST TYPICAL was all the sharper for his recent return to action when making the frame at Newmarket 12 days ago and, with his equipment refitted, he could be ready to get back to winning ways. Sioux Warrior is feared most having dropped to a handy mark.

2025:NO

B g Territories (IRE) - Just Like A Woman Ryan Kavanagh (3)

Mascalls Stud Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Mascalls Stud Matchroom Limited TIMEFORMVIEW Landed 5 wins in a highly productive 2025. Stepped forward from his recent return when fourth of 7 at Newmarket 12 days ago and he’s now only 1lb above his last winning mark Major player with hood/tongue strap back on TFRHHHHH BHA63

2TOO MUCH TREVOR (GB) (23) 6-52314 C BF 5 9-0(4)

B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Walk On Bye (IRE)

Olivia Tubb (5)

Grace Harris Racing Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWQuirky sort who finally got off the mark over 6f at this course last month, despite hanging left. However, he wasn’t in quite the same form when fourth of 7 here 23 days ago, again slowly away Needs things to drop right. TFRHHHII BHA54

3SIOUX WARRIOR (IRE) (11) 565233

B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Knock Stars (IRE)

Mr Adrian Wintle

Br Pier House Stud

59-0 (3)

Finley Marsh

Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

TIMEFORMVIEWRemains with only the sole victory last summer but has found some form from his reduced mark, in first-time cheekpieces when third of 7 here (6f) 11 days ago. Remains lightly raced over this trip and he can make his presence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA54

4SUNDIATA KEITA (IRE) (272) 235400-

B g Sands of Mali (FR) - Excel Yourself (IRE)

48-13 (2)

Charles Bishop

Mr Rhys Flint John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend

Br Michael O’Mahony

TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden who has a mixed record, threatening more than he delivered when ninth of 12 in handicap at Bath (5.7f) when last seen in October. Goes up in trip on first run for yard after leaving Joe Ponting. TFRHHIII BHA53

5WESTON COURT (IRE) (11) 0-00065

B g National Defense - Mollie’s Girl (IRE)

58-5 (5)

Kieran O’Neill

R Jarrett Ronald Harris, Chepstow

Br Martin KellyRon Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded back-to-back 1m wins in summer 2024 but has largely struggled for form since, switched to blinkers when fifth of 7 in handicap at this course (6f) 11 days ago. Now given another try in visor. TFRHHIII BHA40

Visor worn by No. 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Sioux Warrior (IRE), 9-4 Just Typical (GB), 11-4 Too Much Trevor (GB), 16-1 Sundiata Keita (IRE), 22-1 Weston Court (IRE)

SIXTH RACE 8.46

ONE MILE ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (ABT 12F) FOR THREE YRS OLD

THE

POSITION PAYOUT AT BET365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2725, 2nd £1363, 3rd £681, 4th £341, 5th £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): H Morrison (5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs ATATURK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Muir & C Grassick (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs CAPTAIN CAIRNEY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ARAVALLI trained by J Tickle, Tiverton, 73 miles.

Upped to this trip, ATATURK was only narrowly denied on handicap debut at Ffos Las and he is fancied to go one better with further progress likely Atalanta Mist and Dash of Class could be the pair to chase home the selection as they try 1 1/2m for the first time.

1CAPTAIN CAIRNEY (GB) (9) 3126-20

Ch g Sottsass (FR) - Cardiff

J O’Mulloy and W R Muir

9-9(7)

Ryan Kavanagh (3)

William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn

Br The National StudTote TIMEFORMVIEWFront runner who went close to doubling his tally at Leicester (1 1/4m) on return, rallying as if further would suit. Ran poorly over 1 1/2m at Ffos Las 9 days ago, though it’s too soon to be writing him off yet. TFRHHHII BHA60

2ARAVALLI (IRE) (34) 0-440

9-9(1)

B f Australia - Kalsara Taylor Fisher

Mr Keiran Johns Joe Tickle, Tiverton

Br La Fabbrica Delle Candele Sas Fire Defence Servicing

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed more than previously on her third start when making the frame in a 10.5f Cork maiden in May, her final run for Mrs J. Harrington. However, shaped as if possibly amiss when tailed off on handicap/stable debut at Ffos Las (1 1/2m) last month. TFRHHIII BHA60

3HOUNDSWOOD WILLOW (IRE) (26) 04-000

B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Coral Shell (IRE)

9-7(5)

William Cox

Mr G. Shaughnessy Tom Dascombe, Lambourn

Br Lynch Bages Ltd Route Agency Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWMade the frame on the second of his 3 qualifying runs but has failed to beat a rival in handicaps the last twice, switched to cheekpieces at Goodwood (1 1/4m, heavy) on latest outing TFRHHIII BHA58

4ATATURK (GB) (9) 0-002

9-7(6)

B c Golden Horn - Quiz Mistress Rob Hornby

The Fairy Story Partnership Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley

Br Deepwood Farm Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWBred for longer trips and showed the benefit of stepping up to 1 1/2m sent handicapping when second of 8 at Ffos Las 9 days ago, edged out on the post Strong contender with better still to come TFRHHHHH BHA58 (+2)

5ATALANTA MIST (GB) (33) 00-5332 BF

9-2(2)

Ch f Ulysses (IRE) - Misty Ashley Lewis (5)

Miss S. Sharp Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury

Br Wood Hall StudMarcus Tregoning Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHas taken her form up a notch in handicaps this season with placed efforts at Bath on her last 3 starts, showing improved form when second in 13-runner contest over 1 1/4m on latest outing Respected as she goes up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA53

6DASH OF CLASS (GB) (16) 0-43532

9-2(3)

B f Earthlight (IRE) - Very Dashing Jack Doughty

Urloxhey Racing

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br Meon Valley StudCoulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHas settled better since the fitting of a hood, producing her best effort upped to 1 1/4m when third at this course in May. Again ran well when second of 6 at Brighton 16 days ago and she can give another good account (bred to be suited by this far) TFRHHHHI BHA53

7AMALFI BLUEBELL (GB) (20) 0500-0

8-9(4)

B f Massaat (IRE) - Ocicat (USA) Kieran O’Neill

Mr Alan David Penfold Barry Brennan, Lambourn

Br Mr Maurice Byrne

TIMEFORMVIEW Has yet to offer much in varied events so far, returning from 9 months off when eighth of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (1 1/4m) 20 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA44

2025: TROJAN TRUTH 6 10 0 Pat Cosgrave 5-1 (Ed de Giles) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Hood worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3.

Stewards Note: ARAVALLI: Following its run on 4/6/2026 it was reported that the horse never travelled.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Ataturk (GB), 11-4 Atalanta Mist (GB), 7-2 Dash of Class (GB), 10-1 Captain Cairney (GB), 40-1 Houndswood Willow (IRE), 50-1 Aravalli (IRE), 200-1 Amalfi Bluebell (GB)

HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026.

Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry.

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 5.51 - THE bet365 NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3454 to the winning horse The second to receive £1620, the third £809, the fourth £405 and the fifth £201. for two yrs old only, Rated 0-65. Enter by noon, July 2nd and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 6th. Lowest weight 8st 3lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 27th, 2026, for each race won 6lb. Bet365 have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner. In addition they will present a cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 12 entries at £33. - Closed July 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2725; Second £1363; Third £681; Fourth £341; Fifth £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 6.26 - THE bet365 GBB RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Band D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for maiden two yrs old, which are in Band D. Enter by noon, July 2nd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 6th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb. bet365 have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner In addition they will present a cash prize to the person responsible 19 entries at £50. - Closed July 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 7.01 - THE bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Chepstow Mile Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3454 to the winning horse The second to receive £1620, the third £809, the fourth £405 and the fifth £201. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £33 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 6th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 27th, 2026, for each race won 6lb. bet365 have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner In addition they will present a cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which Run in a Chepstow Mile Series Qualifier in 2026 will be eligible to enter the Chepstow Mile Series Final, to be run over 1m at Chepstow on Monday, 31 August 2026. Horses which are declared in any qualifier, or are entered to run in a qualifier which is subsequently abandoned, if the time of abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will also be eligible The Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) have been modified for the purposes of the Qualifiers, such that a horse will gain protection from elimination by obtaining points throughout the series. Points will be awarded in each qualifier as follows: Winner - 10 points, 2nd - 8 points, 3rd - 6 points, 4th - 4 points, 5th - 2 points, 6th - 1 point. Points will also be awarded under the Chepstow Frequent Runner Scheme. Horses that Start in three Qualifiers at Chepstow during 2026 will be awarded 9 points. These 9 points will be in addition to any points that a horse may gain from the qualifying races. The horse obtaining the highest number of points will be afforded the greatest protection from elimination. In the event of two or more horses being entered for the Final with the same number of points, the horse allotted the lowest weight will be eliminated first. If two or more such horses have the same weight, their position in the elimination sequence will be allocated by random ballot. 12 entries at £33. - Closed July 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £2725; Second £1363; Third £681; Fourth £341; Fifth £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.36 - THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Chepstow Mile Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3454 to the winning horse The second to receive £1620, the third £809, the fourth £405 and the fifth £201. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £33 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 6th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 5lb Penalties, after June 27th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. bet365 has kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner In addition they will present a cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which Run in a Chepstow Mile Series Qualifier in 2026 will be eligible to enter the Chepstow Mile Series Final, to be run over 1m at Chepstow on Monday, 31 August 2026. Horses which are declared in any qualifier, or are entered to run in a qualifier which is subsequently abandoned, if the time of abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will also be eligible The Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) have been modified for the purposes of the Qualifiers, such that a horse will gain protection from elimination by obtaining points throughout the series. Points will be awarded in each qualifier as follows: Winner - 10 points, 2nd - 8 points, 3rd - 6 points, 4th - 4 points, 5th - 2 points, 6th - 1 point. Points will also be awarded under the Chepstow Frequent Runner Scheme. Horses that Start in three Qualifiers at Chepstow during 2026 will be awarded 9 points. These 9 points will be in addition to any points that a horse may gain from the qualifying races. The horse obtaining the highest number of points will be afforded the greatest protection from elimination. In the event of two or more horses being entered for the Final with the same number of points, the horse allotted the lowest weight will be eliminated first. If two or more such horses have the same weight, their position in the elimination sequence will be allocated by random ballot. 17 entries, 2 at £6 and 15 at £33. - Closed July 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £2725; Second £1363; Third £681; Fourth £341; Fifth £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 8.11 - THE NEVER ORDINARY AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3454 to the winning horse The second to receive £1620, the third £809, the fourth £405 and the fifth £201. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 6th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 27th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. bet365 has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, there will be a prize given to the stable employee Who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 12 entries, 1 at £6 and 11 at £30. - Closed July 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2725; Second £1363; Third £681; Fourth £341; Fifth £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS

SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 8.46 - THE POSITION PAYOUT AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3454 to the winning horse The second to receive £1620, the third £809, the fourth £405 and the fifth £201. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £33 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 6th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 27th, 2026, for each race won 6lb. Bet365 have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner In addition they will present a cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries at £33. - Closed July 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2725; Second £1363; Third £681; Fourth £341; Fifth £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.