Chepstow Race 2 - Sun Trade Windows Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
GATS AND CO (2) recorded a dominant 5.5L victory at this venue over 6100m resuming from a spell. Leading contender boasting unblemished record here. GHOST HUNTER (5) could improve with the application of first-time headgear. Dangerous delivering second start for a new yard. MUSICAL SLAVE (3) scored two back attempting a 5680m Taunton steeplechase. Capable of recapturing that form representing prominent connections. ISLE OF GOLD (6) might fill fourth spot in view of a 10L second at Warwick tackling latest.

Jockey: Rex Dingle
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Bangor-On-Dee February 7 over 5900m. Previously first up; didn't finish the race at Exeter December 6 over 6150m. Cannot be written off.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/14 | 07/02/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $39,930.00 | Bangor On Dee | 5934m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 75.5kg | 8:14.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $8.00 |
1/8 | 13/01/2025 | 38 | HCP CHSE 5U | $28,230.00 | Exeter | 4877m | Soft | Rex Dingle | 71kg | 6:34.92 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
0/11 | 06/12/2024 | 250 | HCP CHSE 4U | $32,290.00 | Exeter | 6175m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 71.5kg | 8:08.57 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
99/7 | 31/03/2024 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $30,780.00 | Ffos Las | 5632m | Heavy | L M Pinchin | 68kg | 7:46.81 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
1/7 | 10/03/2024 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $32,670.00 | Warwick Uk | 5833m | Soft | L M Pinchin | 74kg | 8:32.84 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
0/9 | 14/02/2024 | 18 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Fontwell Park | 5221m | Heavy | Richard McLernon | 74.5kg | 7:23.85 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
99/8 | 27/01/2024 | 305 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 5230m | Heavy | Richard McLernon | 75.5kg | 7:27.04 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
1/2 | 28/03/2023 | 53 | NHDLE 4U | $16,100.00 | Hexham | 4684m | Heavy | Brian Hughes | 74kg | 6:49.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
4/7 | 03/02/2023 | 34 | NHDLE 5U | $15,760.00 | Chepstow | 4747m | Good Soft | Bradley Roberts | 70kg | 5:53.68 | - | 0 |
| 66.8L | $4.00 |
1/13 | 31/12/2022 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $16,070.00 | Uttoxeter | 4691m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 6:27.51 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
2/9 | 03/12/2022 | 300 | NHDLE 4U | $14,820.00 | Chepstow | 4747m | Good Soft | J Quinlan | 70kg | 5:58.24 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: C Brace
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 36 days. Fresh up after three to post a big 5.5 len win. This track on March 20 over 6100m defeating Spotty Dog with 76kg at $8 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up finished second of 7 starters at Hereford on December 21 over 5000m, 11 len behind Muskoka with 71.5kg at $29. Fitter and will be tough to beat.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 20/03/2025 | 89 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Chepstow | 6135m | Good | Connor Brace | 76kg | 8:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
2/7 | 21/12/2024 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Good Soft | Connor Brace | 71.5kg | 6:32.98 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $29.00 |
99/13 | 22/11/2024 | 191 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,270.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 76kg | 5:59.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $34.00 |
99/11 | 15/05/2024 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Ffos Las | 5632m | Good | Connor Brace | 73.5kg | 7:08.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
2/11 | 26/04/2024 | 96 | CHSE HUNT 5U | $8,880.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | T Broughton | 75.5kg | 6:03.19 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
99/14 | 21/01/2024 | 152 | P2P | $0.00 | Cocklebarrow P2p | 4828m | Good | Edward Vaughan | 76kg | 6:25.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
8/12 | 22/08/2023 | 26 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Connor Brace | 64.5kg | 5:41.90 | - | 0 |
| 80.8L | $19.00 |
7/8 | 27/07/2023 | 35 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,700.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Soft | Connor Brace | 73.5kg | 6:10.80 | - | 0 |
| 32.8L | $5.00 |
2/5 | 22/06/2023 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,700.00 | Uttoxeter | 5230m | Soft | Connor Brace | 73kg | 7:01.01 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.75 |
2/4 | 24/05/2023 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,180.00 | Southwell | 5230m | Good | Connor Brace | 76kg | 6:53.14 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $4.00 |
4/7 | 28/04/2023 | 47 | CHSE HCP 5U | $21,780.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Connor Brace | 68kg | 4:47.20 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by 2 len Taunton on March 10 over 5680m defeating No Hubs No Hoobs carrying 71kg at $6 in a steeplechase. Last start ran last in a small field at Exeter on March 23 over 6150m, 17 len behind Yes Day carrying 70kg at $4. Fitter now and making headway every start. Looks very hard to beat if he is on-song.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/4 | 23/03/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 5U | $28,600.00 | Exeter | 6175m | Good Firm | Micheal Nolan | 70kg | 8:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $4.00 |
1/5 | 10/03/2025 | 94 | HCP CHSE 5U | $34,130.00 | Taunton | 5710m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 71kg | 7:14.47 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
4/11 | 06/12/2024 | 19 | HCP CHSE 4U | $32,290.00 | Exeter | 6175m | Soft | Micheal Nolan | 71kg | 8:08.57 | - | 0 |
| 30.3L | $13.00 |
4/9 | 17/11/2024 | 44 | STPLE HCP 4U | $39,930.00 | Fontwell Park | 5532m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 71kg | 7:21.06 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
1/5 | 04/10/2024 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $15,650.00 | Fontwell Park | 5230m | Good Soft | James Turner | 72kg | 6:50.12 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
4/10 | 20/09/2024 | 57 | STPLE HCP 4U | $22,170.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | James Turner | 74kg | 6:36.52 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
5/14 | 25/07/2024 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 74kg | 5:55.47 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $34.00 |
4/11 | 28/06/2024 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,690.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 71.5kg | 6:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $13.00 |
5/10 | 01/06/2024 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $24,770.00 | Stratford Avon | 5532m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 74kg | 6:50.60 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $9.00 |
5/11 | 15/05/2024 | 38 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Ffos Las | 5632m | Good | Elizabeth Gale | 74kg | 7:08.40 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $21.00 |
3/6 | 07/04/2024 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Exeter | 6135m | Heavy | M G Nolan | 72.5kg | 8:43.41 | - | 0 |
| 55.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 50 day letup. Last start finished second in a small field at Wincanton on March 6 over 5030m, 56 len behind Saladins Son carrying 71kg at $7.50. The start before that; finished third of 7 starters at Wincanton on February 15 over 5030m, on slow going 27 len behind Saladins Son with 76kg at $6.50. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/4 | 06/03/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 5U | $42,440.00 | Wincanton | 5056m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 71kg | 6:55.25 | - | 0 |
| 56.0L | $7.50 |
3/7 | 15/02/2025 | 58 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,910.00 | Wincanton | 5056m | Soft | Lucy Turner | 76kg | 7:10.35 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $6.50 |
0/11 | 19/12/2024 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $35,980.00 | Exeter | 4877m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 71kg | 6:22.81 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
2/8 | 22/11/2024 | 229 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,240.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Ned Fox | 71kg | 4:49.55 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
99/6 | 07/04/2024 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Exeter | 6135m | Heavy | Ned Fox | 67kg | 8:43.41 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
3/4 | 11/03/2024 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,960.00 | Stratford Avon | 4539m | Heavy | Charlie Deutsch | 77kg | 6:19.26 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $2.50 |
1/4 | 20/02/2024 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,900.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 76kg | 6:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.25 |
4/10 | 26/01/2024 | 36 | CHSE APP 6U | $31,080.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4828m | Soft | Sgt Nick Oliver | 75.5kg | 6:47.20 | - | 0 |
| 29.3L | $9.00 |
4/8 | 21/12/2023 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 72kg | 6:29.60 | - | 0 |
| 34.5L | $2.63 |
1/8 | 26/11/2023 | 15 | STPLE HCP 4U | $33,850.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 71kg | 6:24.65 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.75 |
2/12 | 11/11/2023 | 182 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good Soft | Ned Fox | 68kg | 5:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after 11 months didn't finish the race at Southwell on March 27 over 4900m. Previously second-up finished fourth of 7 runners at Ffos Las on April 16 2024 over 4000m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Hermes Le Gris carrying 76kg at $11. Forgive first-up failure. Can find winning form this time.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/7 | 27/03/2025 | 316 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,980.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 74kg | 6:28.06 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
3/8 | 15/05/2024 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good | Paul O'Brien | 74kg | 5:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
4/7 | 16/04/2024 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Heavy | Ben Bromley | 76kg | 5:30.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
4/8 | 11/03/2024 | 90 | WFA NOVHDLE HUNT 4U | $14,760.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | Soft | Paul O'Brien | 70kg | 5:29.30 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $51.00 |
4/5 | 12/12/2023 | 29 | NHDLE APP 4U | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Heavy | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | 70kg | 5:34.20 | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $29.00 |
9/13 | 13/11/2023 | 211 | NHDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | James Bowen | 69.5kg | 5:16.21 | - | 0 |
| 33.0L | $23.00 |
2/12 | 16/04/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Y | M C O'Donovan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Ben Godfrey
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 36 days. First-up after three months didn't finish the race at this track on March 20 over 6100m. Previously second-up pulled up at Exeter on December 6 over 6150m. Nicely-placed to make amends.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/9 | 20/03/2025 | 74 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Chepstow | 6135m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 72.5kg | 8:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $3.75 |
2/7 | 05/01/2025 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Chepstow | 5230m | Heavy | Callum Pritchard | 72.5kg | 7:29.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
0/11 | 06/12/2024 | 26 | HCP CHSE 4U | $32,290.00 | Exeter | 6175m | Soft | Ben Godfrey | 68kg | 8:08.57 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
9/13 | 10/11/2024 | 207 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,270.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good Soft | Ben Godfrey | 75.5kg | 6:23.45 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $17.00 |
99/16 | 17/04/2024 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 5632m | Good | B Godfrey | 69.5kg | 7:20.47 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
99/7 | 31/03/2024 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $30,780.00 | Ffos Las | 5632m | Heavy | B Godfrey | 63kg | 7:46.81 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.25 |
1/4 | 28/02/2024 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Bangor On Dee | 5934m | Heavy | B Godfrey | 68.5kg | 8:52.96 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
3/13 | 30/01/2024 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Heavy | B Godfrey | 75kg | 6:43.21 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
8/10 | 01/01/2024 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,960.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Heavy | B Godfrey | 73.5kg | 6:40.67 | - | 0 |
| 41.0L | $9.50 |
2/12 | 11/12/2023 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,700.00 | Lingfield | 4727m | Good Soft | B Godfrey | 74.5kg | 6:24.71 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
4/9 | 12/11/2023 | 227 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $16,700.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Heavy | B Godfrey | 73kg | 6:32.20 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Resumes off a 33 day letup. Last run ran last in a small field at Exeter on March 23 over 4850m, 37 len behind Minniemum carrying 71kg at $3.80. Run before finished third in a small field at Leicester on March 7 over 4500m, 36 len behind Dunworley carrying 75kg at $5. Will be thereabouts.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/4 | 23/03/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $13,840.00 | Exeter | 4877m | Good Firm | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 6:17.50 | - | 0 |
| 37.3L | $3.75 |
3/6 | 07/03/2025 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 4526m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75kg | 6:04.39 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $5.00 |
2/4 | 20/02/2025 | 20 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $15,650.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 72kg | 5:27.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.20 |
2/8 | 31/01/2025 | 26 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $12,250.00 | Lingfield | 4727m | Heavy | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | 6:25.53 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
3/7 | 05/01/2025 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Chepstow | 5230m | Heavy | Jamie Brace | 71kg | 7:29.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
5/8 | 01/12/2024 | 32 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 4563m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 74kg | 6:07.23 | - | 0 |
| 29.5L | $29.00 |
0/6 | 30/10/2024 | 17 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $18,150.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 75.5kg | 5:33.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
4/7 | 13/10/2024 | 146 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $16,150.00 | Ffos Las | 4325m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 71kg | 5:51.02 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
7/7 | 20/05/2024 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $22,050.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 76.5kg | 6:31.35 | - | 0 |
| 63.0L | $17.00 |
7/9 | 18/04/2024 | 33 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $90,750.00 | Cheltenham | 5129m | Good | Jack Tudor | 69.5kg | 6:38.00 | - | 0 |
| 39.8L | $10.00 |
0/7 | 16/03/2024 | 11 | HCP NOVCHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 68kg | 6:37.83 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after two months. Finished off last preparation 2 in a small field at Market Rasen February 18 over 4800m, 4.5 len behind Camino Rocio with 75.5kg at $7. First up last campaign 3 of 8 runners at Larkhill January 18 over 4800m, 9 len behind Impakt St Georges carrying 76kg. Sure to prove tough to stop.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 18/02/2025 | 31 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 6:26.93 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
3/8 | 18/01/2025 | 256 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 4828m | Good | Tommie O'Brien | 76kg | 6:38.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
9/14 | 07/05/2024 | 49 | NHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 4425m | Good Soft | David Noonan | 71kg | 5:42.52 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $67.00 |
4/8 | 19/03/2024 | 27 | WFA HDLE MDN 4U | $13,840.00 | Exeter | 4349m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 73kg | 5:54.77 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
4/15 | 21/02/2024 | 326 | MHDLE HUNT 47 | $13,980.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 74kg | 5:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 46.8L | $151.00 |
5/9 | 01/04/2023 | 34 | P2P | $0.00 | Bitterley P2p | 3219m | Heavy | Tommie O'Brien | 75.5kg | 4:28.30 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $11.00 |
7/12 | 26/02/2023 | 98 | P2P | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 3219m | Good Firm | Tommie O'Brien | 75.5kg | 3:39.40 | - | 0 |
| 31.0L | $8.00 |
6/7 | 20/11/2022 | - | HCP 45 | $0.00 | Ffos Las P2p | 3219m | Heavy | D I J Andrews | 75.5kg | 4:35.00 | - | 0 |
| 39.9L | $11.00 |