Chepstow 22 July 2016

Going: Good to Firm (Watered)
 
 
Sunny spells

Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: 14.2° - 23.8°
Rainfall: 0.07mm
Wind: 7.0 mph W

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17:50 Chepstow (Class 5) (2YO only)

Brains Beer Maiden Auction Fillies' Stakes (Plus 10)

6f 16y

Winner £3,234 - 7 ran

No.
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Form Snapshot

Megan Lily has been disappointing since putting in such an impressive display when second to the useful Broken Stones on debut. Since then she has been well beaten in a Listed race at Naas and then finished last when favourite for a maiden at Chester last month. With the daughter of Dragon Pulse now having questions to answer, the preference today is for ARIENA. The Clive Cox-trained filly has made the frame in both of her starts to date and she only found the useful Madam Dancealot too good last time. The rest have to improve to be successful, although newcomer Quick Artist is worth a look in the market.

2

18:20 Chepstow (Class 5) (3YO plus)

Rum Bar Chepstow Fillies' Handicap

7f 16y

Winner £3,234 - 8 ran

No.
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Age / Wt / OR
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Form Snapshot

With most of these finding wins hard to come by, the marginal preference is for LOLITA, who has won at this venue in the past and she is now 3lb below her last winning mark. Her most recent efforts have not been at her best but the first-time cheekpieces could spark a change in fortunes. Fantasy Queen makes her handicap debut from a relatively lowly rating and she merits consideration. Forest Lakes and Inner Knowing are also shortlisted.

3

18:50 Chepstow (Class 5) (3YO only)

Hotspring Hot Tubs Handicap

7f 16y

Winner £3,234 - 4 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
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Form Snapshot

It was only a very moderate maiden that WILD DANCER won on debut but she did it in impressive style and an opening mark of 73 looks to be workable, especially in a mediocre event such as this. Boycie has kept better company since his win in claiming company three starts ago and both efforts would give him a chance in this race. Danecase won at Newbury yesterday and could prove best of the rest if lining up.

4

19:20 Chepstow (Class 5) (3YO plus)

County Marquees Handicap

1m 14y

Winner £3,234 - 7 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Wordismybond has bounced back to form since joining Richard Hughes' yard and he should remain competitive despite a 4lb rise for his win at Epsom last week. That said, STORMBOUND was an easy winner at Brighton in April and he appears to have got off quite lightly with just a 6lb rise in the ratings. The son of Galileo likes fast ground and has gone well off the back of breaks in the past. Others worthy of consideration are Never To Be and Plauseabella.

5

19:50 Chepstow (Class 5) (3YO plus)

Dribuild Dash (round 4 Of The Chepstow Sprint Series) Handicap

5f 16y

Winner £3,234 - 6 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

It is hard to oppose QUANTUM DOT, who was a convincing winner over C&D last week and the son of Exceed And Excel is 2lb well in today despite shouldering his 6lb penalty. Course specialist Swendab only found one too good here recently and another good run can be expected from him. Head Space was fourth in a decent apprentice race at Newbury a week ago, while Fine 'n Dandy would have claims on the pick of his all-weather form.

6

20:20 Chepstow (Class 6) (3YO plus)

Platinum Anniversary Handicap

2m 49y

Winner £2,588 - 6 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

AGREEMENT has dropped to just 1lb above his last winning mark and he has put in his best performances this season over this track and trip. Ring Eye's strike-rate of one win in 24 starts across both codes is hardly inspiring but that success did come at this venue and he is more than capable of taking a hand in the finish. Miss Marina Bay has the typical profile of a potential improver from her yard but she has been well beaten in all starts in handicap company.

7

20:55 Chepstow (Class 6) (3YO plus)

Brains Beer Handicap

1m 4f 23y

Winner £2,588 - 5 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

The hat-trick seeking PETRIFY should confirm form with Grams And Ounces, who he beat over C&D last week. That was the six-year-old's second win over this track and trip this month and there are few reasons to take on this in-form gelding. Urban Space looks to follow up his win at Ffos Las on Tuesday but he needed every yard of that 1m6 to win that day and this drop in trip is a slight worry.

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