Chepstow Race 6 - Dragonbet Welsh Racing Festival 9th-11th October Hcp
Nine-year-old SOME NIGHTMARE (4) finished midfield in a similar event here beaten 2.5L. Maintains a solid record at this venue and looks the selection in a tricky puzzle of a race. SECRET HANDSHEIKH (2) missed by 0.5L at Brighton three starts ago (1200m) however hasn't lived up to that again since. On best figures could certainly go close. DRAGON GOD (3) has largely disappointed since joining this stable remaining a maiden after eleven starts however is showing signs of hope on undulating tracks like this and may contend. ACT OF VIOLENCE (1) returns for another new yard who might be able to unlock some improvement.

Jockey: Jack Doughty
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Southwell All Weather January 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rusheen Boy with 60.5kg at $11. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Beverley September 17 over 1000m, soft track; 7 len behind Elegant Erin with 57.5kg at $15. Doubt he will have much to offer first up.
Last Starts 156 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 22/01/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:28.91 | 2-3-8 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/12/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 58kg | 1:28.22 | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/12/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 60kg | 1:13.11 | 7-4-9 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $4.33 |
| 6/12 | 24/11/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 59.5kg | 1:12.80 | 8-10-6 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/13 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | HCP APP 3U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good Soft | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 59.5kg | 1:12.11 | 2-1-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 6/10 | 17/10/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 56kg | 1:02.25 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 9/14 | 02/10/2025 | 15 | HCP APP 3U | $60,970.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good Soft | Cam Hardie | 53.5kg | 1:13.70 | 14-6-9 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/09/2025 | 121 | HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Soft | David Allan | 57.5kg | 1:04.90 | 2-1-7 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/05/2025 | 40 | HCP 4U | $19,370.00 | Carlisle | 1171m | Good Firm | David Allan | 57.5kg | 1:11.36 | 1-3-9 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
| 10/11 | 09/04/2025 | 190 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1199m | Good | David Allan | 61kg | 1:13.19 | 3-4-10 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good | David Allan | 59.5kg | 1:10.31 | 4-3-4 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Joe Leavy
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 12 at Windsor on June 22 over 1000m, 7 len behind Just Jump with 59kg at $23. The start before that ran last of 8 at Brighton on June 9 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Rory Rocket with 53.5kg at $5.50. Strong contender on his best form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 22/06/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Joe Leavy | 59kg | 0:58.40 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/06/2026 | 11 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Brighton | 1106m | Good | Jack Callan | 53.5kg | 1:01.92 | 5-4-8 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/13 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Brighton | 1207m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:09.60 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 10/13 | 22/05/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Bath | 1106m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:09.47 | - | 13 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/05/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 60kg | 0:59.39 | - | 11 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/04/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 58kg | 0:58.66 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/13 | 05/04/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Bath | 1005m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | 1:03.01 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/03/2026 | 164 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 60kg | 1:13.84 | - | 7 |
| 16.5L | $41.00 |
| 14/14 | 30/09/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 1106m | Good Firm | Joe Leavy | 58.5kg | 1:09.23 | 4-9-14 | 12 |
| 15.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/11 | 14/09/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Bath | 1151m | Heavy | Joe Leavy | 56kg | 1:11.92 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/09/2025 | 5 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 1005m | Heavy | Trevor Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:05.03 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 9 at Wetherby on June 4 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Crocus Time with 61kg at $6.50. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Autumn Angel with 59.5kg at $4. Can improve again. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Wetherby | 1106m | Good Firm | Joanna Mason | 61kg | 1:03.96 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/12 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Chepstow | 1207m | Good Soft | Billy Loughnane | 59.5kg | 1:11.27 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/05/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 59.5kg | 0:59.39 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/10 | 25/04/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good Firm | Kevin Stott | 60kg | 1:11.54 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 9/13 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Bath | 1005m | Good | Jack Doughty | 58.5kg | 1:03.01 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/03/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Kevin Stott | 60kg | 1:13.94 | - | 5 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 02/03/2026 | 86 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:12.41 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 06/12/2025 | 89 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Ben Sanderson | 59.5kg | 1:28.87 | 5-6-11 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/14 | 08/09/2025 | 164 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:43.43 | 3-3-6 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/12 | 28/03/2025 | 127 | MDN 35 | $13,250.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 57.5kg | 1:25.54 | 5-3-4 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/11/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Charles Bishop | 60.5kg | 1:24.16 | 7-6-8 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: William Carson
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track on June 15 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Sonic Si with 51.5kg at $19. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track on June 6 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Fletcher's Flight carrying 58kg at $10. Can turn things around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 15/06/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 1005m | Good | Myla Coppins | 51.5kg | 0:58.60 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/06/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Chepstow | 1005m | Soft | David Probert | 58kg | 1:01.84 | 5-1-5 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/05/2026 | 13 | FLAT HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 1106m | Fast | Gina Mangan | 55kg | 1:11.46 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/04/2026 | 20 | FLAT HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 1005m | Fast | Tyler Heard | 52.5kg | 0:59.57 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/04/2026 | 51 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 58kg | 1:01.21 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/02/2026 | 8 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 58.5kg | 1:01.50 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | William Carson | 61kg | 1:13.91 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/9 | 02/02/2026 | 6 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | William Carson | 61kg | 1:01.67 | 7-6-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/01/2026 | 11 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | William Carson | 58.5kg | 1:02.15 | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/01/2026 | 34 | HCP 4U | $17,810.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | William Carson | 61kg | 1:14.05 | 7-7-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | APP HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | William Carson | 59kg | 1:02.08 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Ben Ffrench-Davis
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 14 at Bath on June 13 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Dark Sun with 57kg at $26. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 9 at this track on June 6 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Fletcher's Flight carrying 58.5kg at $19. In a suitable race and is worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Bath | 1005m | Good | Ben Ffrench Davis | 57kg | 1:02.61 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/06/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Chepstow | 1005m | Soft | Finley Marsh | 58.5kg | 1:01.84 | 3-3-8 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $19.00 |
| 10/12 | 21/05/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Chepstow | 1207m | Good Soft | Ashley Lewis | 57kg | 1:11.27 | - | 10 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | 1:00.91 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 9/9 | 06/04/2026 | 11 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 61kg | 1:13.51 | - | 5 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |
| 10/11 | 26/03/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Joey Haynes | 60kg | 1:24.26 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/03/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:13.84 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.33 |
| 4/10 | 06/02/2026 | 55 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 1:13.77 | 2-3-4 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/12/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $20,200.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 60kg | 1:28.43 | 1-1-7 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/11/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 59.5kg | 1:00.73 | 1-1-9 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 25/10/2025 | 53 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 60.5kg | 1:13.20 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Tyler Heard
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Wolverhampton November 3 over 1000m, 11 len behind Gustav Graves with 57kg at $151. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at this track June 7 2025 over 1000m, 17 len behind Level Up with 55kg at $51. Will improve on what he does here.
Last Starts 236 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 03/11/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 57kg | 1:00.83 | 10-9-11 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $151.00 |
| 13/14 | 15/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good | Kieran O'neill | 55.5kg | 1:00.29 | 11-12-13 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/10/2025 | 43 | HCP APP 3U | $14,110.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Soft | Katie Garton | 63kg | 1:01.94 | 11-9-10 | 10 |
| 12.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/08/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Chepstow | 1005m | Good | John Egan | 56kg | 0:59.89 | 4-5-6 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 15/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | John Egan | 59kg | 1:03.05 | 1-1-8 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/07/2025 | 25 | OPEN 3U | $11,980.00 | Chepstow | 1005m | Good Firm | John Egan | 61kg | 0:59.45 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/06/2025 | 148 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Chepstow | 1005m | Good Soft | Nicola Currie | 55kg | 1:01.49 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/01/2025 | 58 | HCP APP 4U | $16,610.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Katie Garton | 63.5kg | 1:14.06 | 2-4-8 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $201.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/11/2024 | 75 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 56kg | 0:58.07 | 5-9-10 | 10 |
| 18.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/08/2024 | 17 | WFA 3U | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | Charlie Bennett | 61kg | 1:10.94 | 2-4-8 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/08/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good Firm | Charlie Bennett | 55kg | 0:59.70 | 4-4-7 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $81.00 |