10-12 OCTOBER
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A very warm welcome to everyone joining us today at Chepstow Racecourse. We are delighted to share an evening of thrilling, competitive racing with you.
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As you may have seen that we have announced our fixtures for 2026. We’re thrilled to have secured a very special Centenary Fixture on Sunday, 9th August. This landmark event will celebrate 100 years of racing at Chepstow We’ll be making many more announcements in due course about the day itself, along with a series of exciting celebrations planned across the year.
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1 TOP COP (12) 050322
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B g Acclamation - Speed Cop
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
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor S Br
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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TUESDSAY 19 AUGUST
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
CHIEF STEWARD STEVE DROWNE
STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR JOHN PEARNE
TRAINEE STEWARDS PANEL CHAIR MARK ELGAR
MARGARET GROVES, GREG PEARSON, SARAH RUSSELL
STARTERS
WILLIAM JORDAN
CIARAN MCKEE
JUDGE
GUY LEWIS
CLERK OF THE SCALES
ROBERT CUTHBERT
VETERINARY OFFICER
JESSICA RAINBOW
VETERINARY SURGEONS
BOBBY McEWEN
SCOTT MILNES
CARYS REYNOLDS
SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER
DR HEATHER CLARK
MEDICAL OFFICER
DR CHRIS REESE
NURSE
SARAH GODFREY
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
JEREMY WILLIS
MEL BAKER
ANDREA KELLY
HORSE HANDLERS
KAREN WILLIAMS
JADE LAZENBY
GENERAL MANAGER
LUKE ADMANS
CLERK OF THE COURSE
DAI JONES
HEAD GROUNDSMAN
RON MASON
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
LUKE ADMANS COMMENTATOR
DAVID FITZGERALD
BETTING RING MANAGER ANDY COLLINS
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FIRST RACE 5.30
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (5F ABT 16YDS) FOR MAIDEN TWO YRS OLD FILLIES
THE BETWRIGHT BET THE WRIGHT WAY MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £6800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2902, 2nd £1450, 3rd £726, 4th £362. (Penalty Value £3672) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): W Haggas (7 wins from 29 runners, 24%) runs BERLINETTA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (14 wins from 35 runners, 40%) runs BERLINETTA LONGEST TRAVELLER: SOCA STAR trained by J & S Quinn, Malton, 225 miles.
BERLINETTA has showed plenty of ability despite looking raw in a couple of 6f events and could be the way to go with more improvement on the way as she knuckles down. Soca Star has some good form to her name and is a big player dropped in class, while Green Dame and Whiskey Kisses are appealing newcomers
1 BERLINETTA (GB) (24) 65
B f Pinatubo (IRE) - Marie of Lyon
Tom Marquand Opulence Thoroughbreds William Haggas, Newmarket
Br Branton Court Stud LLP
TIMEFORMVIEW 260,000 gns Pinatubo filly from good family who improved despite still showing inexperience when mid-field in 6f York novice last month. This is easier down in trip and she can progress further for top yard TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 COUGAR FORCE (GB) (-) 9-2 (3)
B f Land Force (IRE) - Byroness
Alec Voikhansky (3) Wetumpka Racing Heather Main, Wantage
Br Mr & Mrs James Main Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled May 11 Land Force filly Half-sister to 3 winners, including 6f winner Tiger Tulip and 6f-1 1/4m winner Agapanther Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) TFRHHHII BHA-
3 EVIE ROSS (IRE) (14) 0
B f Coulsty (IRE) - Macarthurs Park (IRE)
S R Hope & S W Barrow
9-2 (2)
Hector Crouch
Clive Cox, Hungerford
Br Macarthurs Park Partnership Clive Cox Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW 40,000 gns Coulsty filly Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Steel Bull. Blinkered and always behind on debut at Newbury (7f, 18/1) a fortnight ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 GREEN DAME (IRE) (-)
Br f Lucky Vega (IRE) - Dame Hester (IRE)
9-2 (1)
Pat Cosgrave
Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede George Boughey, Newmarket
Br Dame Hester Partnership The Sporting Life
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled March 25 62,000 gns foal, €120,000 yearling, Lucky Vega filly. Half-sister to numerous winners, including smart 6f/7f winner Donnerschlag and useful 2-y-o 6f winner De Boss Man. Dam 1m-9.7f winner Appealing on debut TFRHHHII BHA-
5 SARA
MOON (GB) (12) 6252
9-2 (5)
B f Oasis Dream - Links Drive Lady Finley Marsh
Lady Caffyn-Parsons
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Lady Caffyn-Parsons Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Saw things out well behind a promising winner at Nottingham (6f) a fortnight ago but probably vulnerable for the win in a race like this
6 SOCA STAR (IRE) (33) 33323
B f Starman - Soul of Calypso
9-2 (7)
Jason Hart Eco- Power Racing 1 John & Sean Quinn, Malton
Br Tally-Ho Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Not beaten far in 5f events the last twice (wore cheekpieces latest) and has some decent bits of form so she’s a strong contender in this company. TFRHHHHI BHA74
7 WHISKEY KISSES (IRE) (-)
9-2 (4)
B f Mehmas (IRE) - Jessica Rocks Callum Shepherd Elb Bloodstock Ltd George Scott, Newmarket
Br Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty GB Helicopters
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled May 9. 45,000 gns yearling, resold 125,000 gns yearling, Mehmas filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 2-y-o 7f winner Neverland Rock Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Havana
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly. And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
POSITION OF STALLS
Middle: Straight
Nothing matters more to us, when racing, than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface On duty da al ha dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified following the action at every stage. Their key re care to the competitors throughout their time vehicle movements of these skilled specialists a rapid response to any incident across the sit horse ambulance in attendance at every fixtur from the track to our on-site veterinary treatmen the nearest equine referral hospital
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It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse We are fully committed to minimising risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.chepstow-racecourse.co.uk
British Stallion Studs will contribute £2million towards British
in 2025, bringing our total investment to £40million since we were founded in 1983
SECOND RACE 6.00
ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 16YDS) FOR MAIDEN TWO YRS OLD
THE BETWRIGHT BANGERS N’CASH / EBF
MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £6800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2902, 2nd £1450, 3rd £726, 4th £362. (Penalty Value £3672) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25):D Evans (16 wins from 110 runners, 15%) runs COUL PEARL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett (7 wins from 36 runners, 19%) runs GYPSY BEAT LONGEST TRAVELLER: SAHM NAIF trained by M Keady, Newmarket, 195 miles.
JEDDAAL took a big step forward when second at Beverley 3 weeks ago and can go one better here. Queen Tamara has a similar profile and should progress further Gypsy Beat is clearly an interesting newcomer for Ralph Beckett. 1-2-3: 1.JEDDAAL 2.QUEEN
1 GYPSY BEAT (GER) (-)
B c Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Gitane (GER)
9-7 (6)
Hector Crouch
Michael Rembaum & Michael Tuckey Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Br Ralf Kredel
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 4. Jukebox Jury colt Half-brother to 1 1/4m winner Goldroschen and 9f/1 1/4m winner Graceful, both abroad Appealing newcomer for top yard TFRHHHII BHA-
2 HIGH ESTEEM (GB) (14) 0
9-7 (2)
B c Al Kazeem - Exceptionelle William Cox
Mr D. J. Deer
Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br D. J. and Mrs Deer Oakgrove Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Seventh of 8 in maiden (25/1) at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) on debut 14 days ago, slowly away Should have more to offer. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 JEDDAAL (GB) (21) 62
B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Bustaan (USA)
9-7 (5)
Tom Marquand
Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn
Br Godolphin
TIMEFORMVIEWPromising individual. 9/4, second of 5 in novice at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 21 days ago, clear of rest Took a pretty big step forward in calmer waters than those he made his debut in and should have no problem going one better in a race like this TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 KALOKALO (IRE) (9) 66
Ch c Space Blues (IRE) - Still Sky
9-7 (1)
Saffie Osborne
Mr D J M Rees Charles Hills, Lambourn
Br Blue Sky Bloodstock Wishanger Estates Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced colt. 28/1, last of 6 in novice at Leicester (7f, firm) 9 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 SAHM NAIF (IRE) (-)
B c Churchill (IRE) - Eos (IRE)
9-7 (4)
Taylor Fisher (3)
Mr Naif Suliman Michael Keady, Newmarket
Br Whisperview Trading Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 14 Churchill colt. Brother to useful 1m winner Uncanny and winner up to 11f Ritratto TFRHHHII BHA-
6 COUL PEARL (IRE) (-)
B f Coulsty (IRE) - Syrian Pearl
9-2 (7)
Pat Cosgrave
Mrs T Burns & Emma Evans David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Rathasker Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 14 €1,200 yearling, Coulsty filly Dam, 6f-7f winner, half-sister to useful multiple 6f winner Dark Mischief TFRHHHII BHA-
7 QUEEN TAMARA (IRE) (27) 52
Ch f Space Blues (IRE) - Countess de Vega (IRE)
9-2 (3)
Trevor Whelan
Mr Mohammed Jaber Harry Charlton, Beckhampton
Br Roundhill Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWPromising sort 2/1, second of 8 in novice at Doncaster (7f, good) 27 days ago, much improved from debut and found only a well-bred newcomer too good Should have even more to offer. TFRHHHHI BHA-
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly. And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
BETTING RING MANAGER
The Betting Ring Manager is located in the Betting Ring Manager Office by the entrance to the Grandstand & Paddock Bar. They should be contacted in relation to any dispute with the on-course bookmakers
THIRD RACE 6.30
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (5F ABT 16YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET WELSH RACING FESTIVAL 10TH-12TH OCTOBER 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): C Mason (16 wins from 92 runners, 17%) runs PEARL’S EDGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Dr R Newland & J Insole (2 wins from 22 runners, 9%) runs HIDDEN VERSE LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAPTAIN BENTLEY trained by M Mullineaux, Tarporley, 127 miles.
OVER SPICED continues in good form and can score again. Hidden Verse and Savannah Smiles are also C&D winners who ran well last time and should be in the mix.
1 PEARL’S EDGE (GB) (25) 0/34-6
B m Cable Bay (IRE) - Superior Edge
Chris Mason Racing
Br Christopher and Annabelle Mason Racing
(1)
Gina Mangan
Christopher Mason, Caerwent
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 12/1, last of 6 in handicap at this C&D (good) 25 days ago, looking badly in need of the run after 14 months off. TFRHHHII BHA65
2 OVER SPICED (GB) (10) 126223 CD BF 3 9-12 (6)
B f Adaay (IRE) - Alice’s Dancer (IRE)
Clancy, Coles & Colthart
Tom Marquand
Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Kassala Ltd Coreus Group
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Latest win at Lingfield in May. 11/4, respectable third of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Continues in good form and has to be taken seriously TFRHHHHH BHA65
3 SAVANNAH SMILES (IRE) (13) 421252 CD 5 9-11 (5)
B m Unfortunately (IRE) - Silicon Star (FR)
Belly’s Heroes
Br Kildaragh Stud
Callum Hutchinson
Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Grace Harris Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in July Good second of 11 in handicap (7/1) at Brighton (5.3f, good) 13 days ago. One to consider TFRHHHII BHA62
4 HIDDEN VERSE (IRE) (10) 304102 CD
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Isaan Queen (IRE)
Chris Stedman
3 9-10 (2)
Elizabeth Gale (5)
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Yeomanstown Stud Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in July 15/2, second of 4 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 10 days ago, no match for winner Got to be feared TFRHHHHI BHA63
5 ZOULU WARRIOR (IRE) (318) 00640-
3 9-5 (4)
Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Serendipitously (IRE) Saffie Osborne
Llewelyn,Runeckles and Wetumpka Racing Heather Main, Wantage
Br Mountarmstrong Stud Open Plan Law Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Last of 18 in sales race at Newmarket (6f, good to soft, 50/1) 10 months ago. Could have more to offer in low-grade handicaps this year TFRHHHII BHA58
6 CAPTAIN BENTLEY (GB) (35) 00-0010 CD 6 8-12 (3)
B g Captain Gerrard (IRE) - Two Turtle Doves (IRE)
Mr Kenneth Mottershead
Br Mr Kenneth Mottershead
John Egan
Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Winner here in July 40/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good) 35 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA49
7 FOSSOS (IRE) (5) 5420/-00 CD 7 8-12 (7)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Beguiler
Gareth Cheshire T P Faulkner
Br Mr & Mrs John Banahan
Callum Shepherd
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time C&D winner Last of 7 in handicap at this course (6.1f, good, 33/1) 5 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA49
2024: SO SMART (IRE) 5 10 2 Ray Dawson 11-10 (Grace Harris) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Visor worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5.
Stewards Note: CAPTAIN BENTLEY: Following its run on 15/7/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Over Spiced (GB), 9-4 Savannah Smiles (IRE), 9-2 Hidden Verse (IRE), 17-2 Zoulu
(IRE), 25-1 Fossos (IRE), 28-1 Pearl’s Edge (GB), 40-1 Captain Bentley
THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £249,259 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd June to 14th September 2025.
