Chepstow Race 3 - Tiptop Riders Restroom Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
The in-form DJ PETE (6) will look to follow up his 1.5L victory at Bangor-on-Dee three weeks ago. Connections have him in good condition and is hard to oppose. WHATYOUWAITINGFOR (4) delivered a well held second last time out at Doncaster when 29L behind the winner. That was the fifth second place finish from the last six starts and more is needed. PEP TALKING (5) has been in good form this season. Was as good as ever when runner up at Kempton Park and won't need too much more improvement to go close. OSTEND (1) will find this easier than the last assignment at Bangor-on-Dee in February and warrants a market check.

Jockey: Tom Broughton
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished third of 7 runners at Southwell on February 2 over 3200m, 17 len behind Daytime Dreaming with 74.5kg at $6. Second-up finished third in a small field at Bangor-On-Dee on February 25 over 4100m, on slow going 36 len behind Bowenspark with 73kg at $6. Might find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 25/02/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,320.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Soft | Jack Hogan | 73kg | 5:35.60 | - | 0 |
| 36.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/02/2026 | 285 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 74.5kg | 4:08.86 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $6.00 |
| 99/9 | 23/04/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 71kg | 5:05.76 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/4 | 26/03/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $29,370.00 | Market Rasen | 3822m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 69.5kg | 4:47.60 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/02/2025 | 9 | CHSE 5U | $21,780.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Heavy | Ciaran Gethings | 71kg | 4:47.85 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $13.00 |
| 99/9 | 17/02/2025 | 59 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 75kg | 5:24.66 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 99/8 | 20/12/2024 | 37 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Soft | David Noonan | 76kg | 5:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/15 | 13/11/2024 | 270 | HCP CHSE 4U | $29,100.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Soft | David Noonan | 72.5kg | 5:14.95 | 9-9-7 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/16 | 17/02/2024 | 207 | HDLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 67kg | 4:41.42 | 8-7-7 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $67.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/07/2023 | 95 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | S Fenelon | 70.5kg | 4:11.60 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/14 | 21/04/2023 | 47 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | S Fenelon | 68.5kg | 5:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Harry Bannister
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after four months pulled up at Wetherby on March 27 over 3000m. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Newbury on November 28 over 3300m. Hard to fault on his best form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/5 | 27/03/2026 | 119 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3017m | Good | James Bowen | 76kg | 3:48.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.75 |
| 99/7 | 28/11/2025 | 42 | STPLE HCP 4U | $43,540.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 70kg | 4:03.27 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/10/2025 | 204 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 75.5kg | 3:59.10 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/03/2025 | 89 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 72kg | 3:59.00 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.36 |
| 2/11 | 28/12/2024 | 48 | HDLE 3U | $27,680.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 73kg | 4:00.90 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/11/2024 | 28 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 3:51.82 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/10/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $13,070.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Daire Davis | 67kg | 3:47.26 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last start finished third in a small field at this track on March 15 over 3900m, on slow going 20 len behind Jaipaletemps with 74kg at $13. At only start last preparation finished sixth of 11 runners at Cheltenham on November 16 over 3200m, slow track; 20 len behind Triple Trade with 65.5kg at $9.50. Despite latest effort others rate stronger this time.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 15/03/2026 | 119 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74kg | 5:04.65 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 16/11/2025 | 205 | STPLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 65.5kg | 4:04.53 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/3 | 25/04/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,270.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 68.5kg | 3:56.94 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.91 |
| 1/6 | 22/03/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $38,750.00 | Newbury | 3302m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 66kg | 4:04.50 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 28/02/2025 | 62 | HCP CHSE 5U | $39,930.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 68.5kg | 4:12.20 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |
| 99/5 | 28/12/2024 | 40 | HCP CHSE 4U | $38,750.00 | Newbury | 3302m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 71kg | 4:10.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 18/11/2024 | 367 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 75.5kg | 3:52.20 | 10-4-9 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $8.50 |
| 99/11 | 17/11/2023 | 222 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 67kg | 4:01.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 99/4 | 09/04/2023 | 26 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $27,680.00 | Market Rasen | 3459m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 67.5kg | 4:27.43 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.25 |
| 7/9 | 14/03/2023 | 139 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $313,060.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Soft | Robert Dunne | 73kg | 3:55.22 | - | 0 |
| 39.5L | $151.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/10/2022 | 218 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $16,270.00 | Chepstow | 3229m | Good | Robert Dunne | 71.5kg | 4:07.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Lily Pinchin
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after five months finished second in a small field at Doncaster on March 13 over 3800m, 29 len behind Cuban Court with 72.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up finished third in a small field at Stratford-On-Avon on June 17 over 3750m, 6 len behind Sergeant Fury with 68.5kg at $26. Definite threat.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 13/03/2026 | 151 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,660.00 | Doncaster | 3822m | Good Soft | Lilly Pinchin | 72.5kg | 4:50.22 | 1-1-1-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 13/10/2025 | 53 | HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Good | James Turner | 71kg | 3:51.38 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2025 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $15,680.00 | Newton Abbot | 3722m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 4:30.17 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 24/07/2025 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 3:54.15 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 2/5 | 13/07/2025 | 12 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $14,760.00 | Stratford Avon | 3282m | Good Firm | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 3:56.25 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.36 |
| 2/9 | 01/07/2025 | 14 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $16,460.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good Firm | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 3:52.87 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/06/2025 | 38 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Stratford Avon | 3756m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 68.5kg | 4:26.50 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/05/2025 | 168 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,380.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | David Bass | 68kg | 3:49.60 | 3-5-4 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/12 | 23/11/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 3 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | James Turner | 67.5kg | 3:51.72 | 5-4-6 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after four months finished second in a small field at Kempton Park on March 23 over 3600m, 1.5 len behind Southoftheborder with 70kg at $4.50. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len Wetherby on November 1 over 3900m defeating Strong Foundations carrying 66kg at $7.50 in a steeplechase. Can improve on first up performance. Fitter and looks tough to beat.
Last Starts 18 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 | 23/03/2026 | 123 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | 4:23.02 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 99/8 | 20/11/2025 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Jack Andrews | 73kg | 5:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,300.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 66kg | 4:49.04 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 07/10/2025 | 155 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,600.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good | Jack Andrews | 69.5kg | 4:44.11 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/05/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 74kg | 5:02.09 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/04/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 76kg | 5:45.60 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 26/03/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $12,420.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 76kg | 5:08.62 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/03/2025 | 61 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,430.00 | Huntingdon | 4727m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 76kg | 6:16.38 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $4.50 |
| 99/7 | 31/12/2024 | 35 | HCP CHSE 4U | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 5:25.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/11/2024 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 4250m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 69kg | 5:30.08 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.75 |
| 1/13 | 01/11/2024 | 29 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Kevin Brogan | 69kg | 5:11.62 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run won by 1.5 len Bangor-On-Dee on March 21 over 3500m defeating Epinephrine with 71kg at $5 in a steeplechase. Race before finished fifth in a small field at Ffos Las on March 1 over 3900m, in the wet; 57 len behind Arctic Conditions with 72.5kg at $3.50. Only needs to jump well to be right in the finish.
Last Starts 20 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 | 21/03/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Good Soft | James Best | 71kg | 4:26.33 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Heavy | James Best | 72.5kg | 5:17.45 | - | 0 |
| 57.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 20/02/2026 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,610.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Heavy | James Best | 75.5kg | 4:17.31 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 27/01/2026 | 10 | CHSE 5U | $27,230.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | James Best | 71.5kg | 4:08.05 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 35.5L | $126.00 |
| 99/8 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $26,750.00 | Haydock Park | 4008m | Good Soft | Shane Fenelon | 62.5kg | 4:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/12/2025 | 39 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,910.00 | Leicester | 4023m | Good | James Best | 74.5kg | 5:12.67 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 31.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/11/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $12,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Soft | James Best | 75kg | 5:14.12 | 4-4-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 99/9 | 27/10/2025 | 174 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,070.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Good | James Best | 72.5kg | 4:16.28 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/05/2025 | 31 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 74.5kg | 4:04.04 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 05/04/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,090.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | James Best | 69.5kg | 3:55.46 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/03/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,650.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | David Noonan | 67kg | 3:57.23 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $41.00 |