16:55 Chepstow 13 Feb 2026
Chepstow 9th August Centenary Raceday Handicap Hurdle
Class 5 | 4YO plus
Winner £3,248 - 10 declared to run
Soft-heavy in places
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 0.2° - 8.3°
Rainfall: 2.37mm
Wind: 16.1 mph NE
Last Update: 12/02/2026 17:00x
- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Delta Blues Belle And Klic Boum
- W/O Delta Blues Belle
- W/O Klic Boum
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 123.47%
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Unseated in a handicap chase here latest when keeping on and would have fought for a place. Effective over 2m-2m4f with cut and can surely do better back over hurdles.
A winner of a hurdle race at 1m 7f on heavy ground. Unseated rider when 12-1 here over 3m (soft) in a chase won by Fat Faced Columbo last month on his latest outing.
Unseated in a handicap chase here latest when keeping on and would have fought for a place. Effective over 2m-2m4f with cut and can surely do better back over hurdles.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | H Dickin | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Outpaced but ran to form when beaten 8l into third in a handicap hurdle at Ffos Las most recent run. Effective over 3m, unreliable and needs a step back up in distance.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Third of 7 behind El Gavilan beaten 8l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m (heavy) last month.
Outpaced but ran to form when beaten 8l into third in a handicap hurdle at Ffos Las most recent run. Effective over 3m, unreliable and needs a step back up in distance.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 2 | 3 | 10.5% | |
| Hurdle | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (B only) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 16 | 2 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane Quinlan | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9.1% |
| T | Katy Price | 19 | 2 | 3 | 10.5% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Below form with no obvious excuse when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton last time. Absent for a very lengthy period, effective over 3m and acts on good to soft, but inconsistent.
Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 1m 7f to 3m 2f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 20l behind Transmission when sixth of 11 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 3m 1f (good) in April '24. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Below form with no obvious excuse when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton last time. Absent for a very lengthy period, effective over 3m and acts on good to soft, but inconsistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 23 | 4 | 7 | 17.4% | |
| Hurdle | 20 | 4 | 6 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 21 | 3 | 6 | 14.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Mrs Tracey Barfoot-Saunt | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Went clear on the bridle and improved up in trip when landing a handicap by a length off a 7lb lower mark at Huntingdon last time. Effective over 3m, acts on soft and good, progressive and could follow up.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 3m and 3m 1f on soft ground. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-1fav at Huntingdon over 3m 1f (soft) earlier this month, beating Briery Butterfly by 1l. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success.
Went clear on the bridle and improved up in trip when landing a handicap by a length off a 7lb lower mark at Huntingdon last time. Effective over 3m, acts on soft and good, progressive and could follow up.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form up in trip when second, beaten 7 1/2l, in a handicap hurdle at Ffos Las latest. Effective from 2m-3m, acts with cut and is generally consistent.
Placed in two hurdle races from 14 starts. Beaten 8l by Sparkling Duke when second of 10 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 3m (heavy) last month.
Ran to form up in trip when second, beaten 7 1/2l, in a handicap hurdle at Ffos Las latest. Effective from 2m-3m, acts with cut and is generally consistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Miss Eleanor Williams | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Evan Williams | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Best effort since his return in first-time blinkers but still well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Taunton latest. Effective over 2 1/2m, below par since returning from a lay-off and not one to rely on building on that run.
Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from nine starts. Beaten 13l behind Mask Of Zorro at 50-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 3m (good) in December last year.
Best effort since his return in first-time blinkers but still well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Taunton latest. Effective over 2 1/2m, below par since returning from a lay-off and not one to rely on building on that run.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (B only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Jones | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Miss R Curtis | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Never put into the race when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Ludlow last time. Effective over 2m5f and acts on soft, while a longer trip could suit but he needs to leave previous form behind.
Unplaced in all five starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Catchintsavo when fifth of 13 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Never put into the race when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Ludlow last time. Effective over 2m5f and acts on soft, while a longer trip could suit but he needs to leave previous form behind.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C Gethings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | B I Case | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Below form when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Worcester latest. Effective at around 3m and acts on soft and good, but does not look the force of old.
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 1m 7f to 3m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 14-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Worcester over 2m 7f (good) in July last year.
Below form when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Worcester latest. Effective at around 3m and acts on soft and good, but does not look the force of old.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 30 | 3 | 5 | 10% | |
| Hurdle | 23 | 2 | 5 | 8.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 9 | 2 | 0 | 22.2% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 21 | 3 | 6 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 26 | 2 | 4 | 7.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Miss Imogen Mathias | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| T | S Drinkwater | 8 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Won this race last year and scored by 5l off a 9lb lower mark at Wincanton on his penultimate start. Trainer in form, effective up to 3m2f and acts on heavy and good to soft, type to bounce back quickly. C&D winner not ruled out.
Has won two hurdle races and six chases from 2m 3f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Unseated rider when 15-2 at Hereford over 3m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by Ithaka last month on his latest outing.
Won this race last year and scored by 5l off a 9lb lower mark at Wincanton on his penultimate start. Trainer in form, effective up to 3m2f and acts on heavy and good to soft, type to bounce back quickly. C&D winner not ruled out.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 40 | 8 | 5 | 20% | |
| Hurdle | 19 | 2 | 3 | 10.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 33 | 6 | 5 | 18.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 43 | 8 | 5 | 18.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 21.4% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 22 | 2 | 3 | 9.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C P O'Shea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| T | Mrs S Gardner | 43 | 8 | 5 | 18.6% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Improved a little up in trip on handicap debut when beaten 6l into third in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter most recent run. Cheekpieces first time, effective over 2 1/2m and more to come judged on point form.
Placed in a point-to-point from six starts. Third of 7 behind Eton Mes beaten 6l at 5-2fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Improved a little up in trip on handicap debut when beaten 6l into third in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter most recent run. Cheekpieces first time, effective over 2 1/2m and more to come judged on point form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C O'Farrell | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | N P Mulholland | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
Having made light work of her rivals at Huntingdon recently, it's difficult to look beyond DELTA BLUES BELLE. The six-year-old travelled sweetly upped markedly in distance that day and a 7lb penalty is unlikely to stop her progress. The most resistance may be served by the unexposed Walkinthepresent, who finished third on his handicap bow at Uttoxeter last month, ahead of Klic Boum.
Expert View Verdict
DELTA BLUES BELLE never came off the bridle when upped to 3m last time in what looked a strong race for the grade and should be able to follow up off 7lb higher. She likely has much more to offer for her top stable and can defeat consistent maiden Klic Boum who proved his stamina for 3m last time on testing ground. The Grey Man didn't take to chasing but he was running well when coming down last time and looks on a fair mark returned to hurdling with Bowen booked so isn't dismissed either.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Soft | 12 | Lightonthewing | 10 | 10 12 | 84 | 3-1FP0P | 39 days | Mrs S Gardner (91 miles) | Lucy Gardner | 33/ 1 | 6:35.50 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 11 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 7f 131y | 5:42.67 |