Chepstow Race 2 - Pertemps Network Novices' Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
ANOTHER FINE MESS (6) continues to progress. Arrives bidding for a hat-trick after a triumph at Doncaster two weeks ago. Still looks capable of winning again and rates highly. STAR OF AFFINITY (2) showed a good aptitude for fences including a solid performance at Plumpton twelve days ago. Hard to dismiss. JACK TO BAT (5) offered significant promise on three starts last season and holds plenty of scope for improvement now switching to fences. Market check advised returning to action. MELTON MOSSY (9) can be quirky. Didn't look happy when last seen two months ago. Big run wouldn't surprise so consider. Something for the Multiples: RISK DE PLUIE (3)

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up finished fifth of 8 runners at Uttoxeter on December 31 over 4000m, 28 len behind John Barbour carrying 76kg at $21. Last start finished eighth of 10 starters at this track on January 27 over 3900m, on slow going 42 len behind West To The Bridge with 72kg at $67. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 27/01/2026 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Megan Bevan | 72kg | 4:59.01 | 8-9-8 | 0 |
| 42.5L | $67.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/12/2025 | 66 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,420.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 5:17.97 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $21.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/10/2025 | 163 | HCP HDLE 4U | $35,060.00 | Aintree | 4964m | Good | Bradley Harris | 75kg | 6:01.48 | 11-9-10 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/05/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $34,130.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good | Kevin Brogan | 73kg | 4:53.21 | 5-5-6 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/04/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Ayr | 4307m | Good Soft | Beau Morgan | 72kg | 5:16.71 | 7-9-8 | 0 |
| 32.0L | $29.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/03/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $72,600.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Lewis Saunders | 72kg | 5:00.72 | 8-10-10 | 0 |
| 39.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/02/2025 | 71 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,900.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | Lewis Saunders | 76kg | 5:24.60 | 9-10-9 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/12/2024 | 32 | HCP HDLE 3U | $35,120.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good Soft | Beau Morgan | 72.5kg | 4:48.19 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/4 | 11/11/2024 | 24 | HCP HDLE 4U | $38,750.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:04.10 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/10/2024 | 133 | HDLE HCP 4U | $33,760.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:53.61 | 7-7-7-6-5-5-4 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/11 | 07/06/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $37,760.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Bradley Harris | 74kg | 5:16.65 | 11-9-7 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Toby Mccain-Mitchell
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last run came from midfield; finished second in a small field at Sandown Park on January 31 over 4000m, slow track; 5.5 len behind Norn Iron carrying 70kg at $3.30. Run before finished third of 11 starters at Exeter on January 9 over 3500m, 3.5 len behind Bonza Boy with 74kg at $4.30. Sure to improve again. Well-placed to take this out.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 31/01/2026 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $35,750.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 5:26.54 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/11 | 09/01/2026 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,600.00 | Exeter | 3520m | Good Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 74kg | 4:29.11 | 7-6-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
| 6/8 | 13/12/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 5129m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 67.5kg | 6:26.64 | 1-3-6 | 0 |
| 33.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 18/11/2025 | 276 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Lingfield | 4425m | Good | Rex Dingle | 74.5kg | 5:42.03 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/02/2025 | 45 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,910.00 | Wincanton | 3153m | Soft | Harry Kimber | 75kg | 4:12.35 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 01/01/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,450.00 | Exeter | 3866m | Soft | Rex Dingle | 73kg | 5:14.63 | 5-5-4-5-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 06/12/2024 | 234 | HCP CHSE 4U | $33,210.00 | Exeter | 3519m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 69.5kg | 4:22.35 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/04/2024 | 25 | NHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Thomas Bellamy | 74kg | 4:01.90 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/03/2024 | 36 | WFA NOVHDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Newbury | 4131m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 73.5kg | 5:13.48 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 32.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/5 | 15/02/2024 | 18 | NHDLE NOV 4U | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Soft | Thomas Bellamy | 73.5kg | 4:23.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/12 | 28/01/2024 | 49 | NHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Soft | Thomas Bellamy | 71kg | 5:08.47 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation 6 of 9 runners at Warwick December 11 over 3200m, slow track; 27 len behind Chuggy with 74.5kg at $29. First up last campaign 4 in a small field at Uttoxeter October 17 over 3200m, 28 len behind Mister Cessna with 77kg at $6. This looks tough and others preferred.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/12/2025 | 36 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 74.5kg | 4:07.56 | 9-7-6 | 0 |
| 27.8L | $29.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/11/2025 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,160.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 71kg | 4:14.20 | 6-5-6 | 0 |
| 26.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/10/2025 | 145 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 77kg | 3:59.10 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/05/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,540.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Cameron Iles | 72kg | 3:49.80 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/04/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE 4U | $30,440.00 | Plumpton | 3569m | Good | Cameron Iles | 76kg | 4:18.97 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 20/03/2025 | 37 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Cameron Iles | 75kg | 4:03.75 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.73 |
| 3/8 | 11/02/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Heavy | Cameron Iles | 74kg | 4:23.23 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 25/01/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | Good Soft | Cameron Iles | 70kg | 4:05.98 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/11 | 20/12/2024 | 44 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 68kg | 4:09.90 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $4.00 |
| 8/18 | 06/11/2024 | 29 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 67.5kg | 5:02.63 | 8-5-6-7-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 23.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/10/2024 | 154 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 68.5kg | 4:40.06 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $4.00 |

Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after 10 months. Finished off last preparation 4 of 9 starters at Warwick April 24 over 3800m, 23 len behind Rock On Cowboy carrying 72.5kg at $4.50. Previously first up; 4 of 8 starters at Ffos Las April 6 over 4000m, 11 len behind Newton Tornado carrying 72.5kg at $5. Solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 303 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 24/04/2025 | 18 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,230.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 72.5kg | 4:30.97 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 06/04/2025 | 137 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 72.5kg | 4:57.82 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 20/11/2024 | 353 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71.5kg | 5:21.48 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/12/2023 | 42 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 22/10/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Umma House P2p | 4828m | Heavy | Troy Walsh | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 3 len Doncaster on February 5 over 4100m slow going defeating Empty Nest with 71kg at $3.50 in a steeplechase. Before that favourite; won by a head this track on December 27 over 3200m defeating Razzle Dazzle Boy with 71kg at $10 in a hurdle. Likely to continue the winning streak.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 05/02/2026 | 40 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Doncaster | 4123m | Soft | Bryan Carver | 71kg | 5:32.76 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/13 | 27/12/2025 | 39 | HDLE HCP 3U | $32,790.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 3:48.03 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 5/5 | 18/11/2025 | 270 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $19,420.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Good Soft | Bryan Carver | 67kg | 4:54.37 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 21/02/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Bryan Carver | 72.5kg | 4:08.96 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 99/17 | 16/01/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good Soft | Bryan Carver | 76kg | 3:44.07 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 17/12/2024 | 284 | HDLE MDN 4U | $11,800.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Bryan Carver | 71.5kg | 3:54.37 | 8-4-4 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/03/2024 | 45 | WFA HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $13,840.00 | Exeter | 3365m | Soft | B Carver | 72kg | 4:20.60 | 7-5-6 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/16 | 23/01/2024 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | B Carver | 73.5kg | 4:10.79 | 15-9-7 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/12/2023 | 47 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | B Carver | 71kg | 3:57.99 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/13 | 09/11/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $12,700.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | B Carver | 71kg | 4:10.32 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: C O'farrell
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Hereford December 20 over 5000m. When resuming last campaign 7 of 12 starters at Perth September 24 over 4040m, 19 len behind Moonbow carrying 76kg at $5.50. Not overly keen on his chances in this.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 20/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,880.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Good Soft | James Davies | 75.5kg | 6:42.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 99/8 | 27/11/2025 | 31 | STPLE HCP 4U | $24,140.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Good Firm | Conor O'farrell | 74.5kg | 5:58.97 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.75 |
| 5/11 | 27/10/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 4U | $24,090.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74kg | 5:03.61 | 8-5-5 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 24/09/2025 | 171 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Perth Uk | 4055m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 4:55.03 | 2-5-7 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 06/04/2025 | 10 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good Soft | Alan Johns | 74.5kg | 4:57.62 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/4 | 27/03/2025 | 37 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,830.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Alan Johns | 73kg | 3:48.50 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/8 | 18/02/2025 | 71 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good Soft | Alan Johns | 75.5kg | 5:02.10 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/10 | 09/12/2024 | 30 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,210.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Soft | Alan Johns | 71.5kg | 4:08.55 | 7-6-5 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/11/2024 | 34 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $27,230.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Alan Johns | 70kg | 3:36.15 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/13 | 06/10/2024 | 168 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Alan Johns | 71.5kg | 3:47.85 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $101.00 |
| 99/8 | 21/04/2024 | 29 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Howick P2p | 4828m | Good | Edward Vaughan | 74.5kg | 6:16.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Conor Ring
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation 7 of 11 starters at Taunton December 11 over 3800m, 8 len behind Celtic Art carrying 67.5kg at $4.50. First up last campaign 2 in a small field at Ffos Las October 16 over 4000m, 3.5 len behind Order Of The Dance with 72.5kg at $4. Rates well and expect him to be prominent.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 11/12/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $26,860.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 67.5kg | 4:41.88 | 10-8-7 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/11/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,060.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good Firm | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 69kg | 4:34.10 | 6-4-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 0/6 | 06/11/2025 | 21 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $15,980.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good | Eleanor Williams | 68.5kg | 5:16.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/6 | 16/10/2025 | 210 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,350.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good | Eleanor Williams | 72.5kg | 4:54.10 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/03/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Eleanor Williams | 73kg | 5:58.72 | 7-4-5 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 12/02/2025 | 47 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Good Soft | Eleanor Williams | 70kg | 4:56.80 | 9-8-8 | 0 |
| 31.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/14 | 27/12/2024 | 9 | HCP HDLE 3U | $27,220.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Eleanor Williams | 68kg | 4:00.13 | 11-5-7 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/12/2024 | 23 | HCP APP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | Good Soft | Eleanor Williams | 73kg | 5:26.34 | 8-5-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/11/2024 | 18 | HCP HDLE 3U | $12,700.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Soft | Eleanor Williams | 72kg | 6:07.15 | 7-5-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/10 | 07/11/2024 | 48 | HCP APP HDLE 3U | $17,090.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good | Eleanor Williams | 64kg | 5:09.25 | 8-6-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/09/2024 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $35,490.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good | Isabel Williams | 63kg | 5:17.98 | 7-5-6 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $4.33 |