Chepstow Race 5 - Congratulations Dan & Grace Hcp
HAPPY BANNER (3) went close in two starts this campaign finishing third both times. Latterly beaten 1L tackling this trip at Salisbury (good). Key player with apprentice taking off a handy claim again. RATING (7) scored on penultimate start at Bath (1600m firm) and followed up producing a midfield effort since. Ashley Lewis goes with HAPPY BANNER (3) instead and makes appeal. GREAT BLASKET (4) won this contest last year. Inconsistent start to this season though races off a reduced rating and could take advantage. SPIRIT OF THE BAY (5) claimed fourth both outings this term including here. Enters the picture again.

Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 11 at Chester on May 8 over 2100m, 34 len behind Respond carrying 51.5kg at $81. The start before that 7th of 9 at Wolverhampton on April 27 over 1900m, 3.5 len behind Newfangled with 59.5kg at $13. Can't have off that run.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 08/05/2026 | 11 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 51.5kg | 2:06.40 | - | 5 |
| 34.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/04/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 59.5kg | 1:59.64 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/13 | 07/04/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 1:38.71 | - | 11 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/03/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:38.40 | - | 6 |
| 12.5L | $11.00 |
| 11/12 | 20/02/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:27.36 | 11-11-11 | 12 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/02/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Harry Davies | 59.5kg | 1:24.45 | 9-8-9 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/01/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 57.5kg | 1:28.27 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 11/12 | 17/12/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $32,320.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Good | Harry Davies | 57.5kg | 1:39.96 | 9-8-11 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/11/2025 | 21 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 60kg | 1:28.92 | 3-2-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 |
| 5/14 | 05/11/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Harry Davies | 61kg | 1:24.44 | 11-12-5 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $29.00 |
| 11/13 | 24/10/2025 | 399 | HCP 3U | $40,840.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Soft | Rowan Scott | 57.5kg | 1:30.66 | 5-8-11 | 13 |
| 25.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Georgia Dobie
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 11 months ran second last of 7 at Nottingham on May 31 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Leadenhall carrying 61kg at $11. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at Great Yarmouth on July 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Noble Guest carrying 61kg at $3.30. Prefer others at this stage.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 31/05/2026 | 319 | HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | Rob Hornby | 61kg | 1:47.09 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/07/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good | Finley Marsh | 61kg | 1:23.35 | 4-2-7 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2025 | 154 | HCP 3 | $19,930.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good | P J McDonald | 57.5kg | 1:26.27 | 4-4-3 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/11 | 03/01/2025 | 15 | NOV 3 | $13,470.00 | Southwell | 1222m | Neutral | Richard Kingscote | 60.5kg | 1:15.40 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 19/12/2024 | 48 | NOV 2 | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1222m | Neutral | Richard Kingscote | 59kg | 1:14.27 | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 6/11 | 01/11/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 60.5kg | 1:13.47 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Ashley Lewis
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 3rd in a small field at Bath on April 27 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Candonomore carrying 58kg at $5. Second-up 3rd of 11 at Salisbury on May 23 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Dovey Moon with 56kg at $5.50. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 23/05/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $20,420.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good | Ashley Lewis | 56kg | 1:43.71 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 27/04/2026 | 172 | HCP 4U | $18,510.00 | Bath | 1609m | Fast | George Downing | 58kg | 1:38.70 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/11/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $21,770.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:37.31 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/11 | 14/10/2025 | 13 | HCP APP 3U | $18,450.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 58.5kg | 1:36.21 | 10-11-6 | 10 |
| 3.7L | $9.00 |
| 8/13 | 01/10/2025 | 55 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | 1:25.95 | 11-9-8 | 9 |
| 6.2L | $4.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/08/2025 | 48 | HCP 3U | $21,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | 1:29.73 | 2-2-7 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 20/06/2025 | 34 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 2:02.05 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.25 |
| 5/10 | 17/05/2025 | 30 | HCP 3 | $63,520.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 56.5kg | 1:36.23 | 2-3-5 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/04/2025 | 127 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59kg | 1:37.90 | 9-9-6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/12/2024 | 19 | NOV 2 | $18,270.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:26.99 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.88 |
| 3/12 | 22/11/2024 | 30 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 1:27.91 | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Jack Doughty
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 7 at Wetherby on June 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind Roaring Ralph with 59kg at $10. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Nottingham on May 31 over 1700m, 0.8 len behind Leadenhall with 59.5kg at $6. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 15/06/2026 | 15 | APP HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Wetherby | 1609m | Good Firm | Lloyd Applegate | 59kg | 1:39.73 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/05/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | Jack Doughty | 59.5kg | 1:47.09 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/05/2026 | 101 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 60kg | 1:41.30 | - | 11 |
| 7.0L | $9.50 |
| 9/10 | 26/01/2026 | 26 | APP HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 62kg | 1:58.58 | 8-8-9 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 31/12/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 58.5kg | 1:40.19 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 03/12/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Hector Crouch | 59.5kg | 1:38.27 | 9-11-11 | 9 |
| 27.3L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 08/11/2025 | 48 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 59kg | 1:46.61 | 5-1-11 | 12 |
| 10.3L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 21/09/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Southwell | 1609m | NS | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 1:41.74 | 8-11-10 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/08/2025 | 23 | HCP APP 4U | $19,650.00 | Beverley | 1700m | Good Firm | Elizabeth Gale | 61.5kg | 1:46.86 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/13 | 07/08/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Chepstow | 1609m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 58.5kg | 1:33.84 | 11-7-6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 30/07/2025 | 19 | HCP APP 3U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good | Warren Fentiman | 60kg | 1:45.42 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |

Jockey: William Cox
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Dapper Gee Gee carrying 60kg at $23. Second-up 4th of 13 at Salisbury on June 14 over 1600m, 7 len behind Kamaway with 59.5kg at $34. Likely improver who is among the main chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 14/06/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good | William Cox | 59.5kg | 1:41.62 | - | 12 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/05/2026 | 224 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 1408m | Good Soft | William Cox | 60kg | 1:23.19 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 9/11 | 09/10/2025 | 45 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 2011m | Good Soft | William Carson | 59kg | 2:10.48 | 2-3-9 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/15 | 25/08/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $70,840.00 | Chepstow | 1609m | Good | Taylor Fisher | 61kg | 1:35.31 | 12-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/12 | 14/08/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Trevor Whelan | 58.5kg | 2:06.42 | 4-3-7 | 10 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/07/2025 | 8 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 1609m | Good | William Cox | 61kg | 1:34.02 | 6-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 17/07/2025 | 51 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Chepstow | 2011m | Good | Luke Morris | 61kg | 2:08.91 | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 27/05/2025 | 29 | HCP F 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 62.5kg | 2:06.78 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/04/2025 | 189 | HCP F 3U | $15,500.00 | Windsor | 2303m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 62.5kg | 2:29.83 | 2-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/10/2024 | 36 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Bath | 2011m | Soft | William Carson | 56.5kg | 2:17.33 | 6-3-4 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/09/2024 | 11 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good | Taylor Fisher | 61.5kg | 1:40.08 | 8-6-6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Joe Leavy
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 7 at Pontefract on June 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Amidst The Chaos with 63.5kg at $29. The start before that 9th of 14 at Kempton Park All Weather on May 27 over 1600m, 8 len behind Rhythm N Rock with 60.5kg at $26. Will prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 21/06/2026 | 25 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good | Alec Voikhansky | 63.5kg | 1:43.15 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $29.00 |
| 9/14 | 27/05/2026 | 50 | APP HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Tyrese Cameron | 60.5kg | 1:39.75 | - | 12 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/13 | 07/04/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Alec Voikhansky | 56.5kg | 1:38.71 | - | 13 |
| 4.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 10/03/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 61kg | 1:41.21 | - | 7 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | APP HCP 4U | $15,100.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Giacomo Perugini | 71kg | 2:10.35 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 6 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 61kg | 1:39.52 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 6/6 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $21,950.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 61kg | 2:07.21 | 1-1-6 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 60kg | 1:38.86 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | MDN 35 | $15,430.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 64.5kg | 1:41.08 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 08/01/2026 | 121 | MDN 35 | $15,430.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 64.5kg | 1:13.68 | 1-3-6 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 09/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good | P J McDonald | 59.5kg | 1:12.29 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |

Jockey: William Carson
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 13 at Salisbury on June 14 over 1600m, 10 len behind Kamaway with 56kg at $10. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Bath May 26 over 1600m defeating Nammos carrying 60kg at $2. Worth following up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 14/06/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good | Ashley Lewis | 56kg | 1:41.62 | - | 3 |
| 10.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/05/2026 | 4 | APP HCP 4U | $11,610.00 | Bath | 1609m | Fast | Ashley Lewis | 60kg | 1:40.16 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 3/11 | 22/05/2026 | 25 | APP HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good Firm | William Carson | 60.5kg | 1:39.41 | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 27/04/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 2011m | Fast | Rossa Ryan | 60kg | 2:09.07 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.63 |
| 3/8 | 17/04/2026 | 108 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good Soft | Edward Greatrex | 61kg | 1:44.34 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/12 | 30/12/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Jack Dace | 58.5kg | 1:58.08 | 7-10-8 | 12 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 13/12/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Jack Dace | 60.5kg | 1:59.62 | 2-4-8 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/12/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $11,920.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Jack Dace | 59kg | 2:01.29 | 2-2-1 | 13 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/11/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Tyler Heard | 57.5kg | 1:26.34 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 30/10/2025 | 30 | HCP 4U | $12,180.00 | Bath | 1609m | Heavy | Jack Dace | 58.5kg | 1:45.11 | 2-1-3 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 30/09/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 62.5kg | 1:39.65 | 9-10-3 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |