Chepstow Race 1 - Fairplaybet.co.uk Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
BOSSMAN JACK (1) looks to be an above average novice hurdler for Dan and Harry Skelton and should have no issue getting a second win over hurdles after scoring at Ffos Las last month by 1.75L. Penalised but may prove very hard to beat. I'M WIDE AWAKE (8) already showed he has significant ability having placed in all three jumpers flat contests. Yards horses often get better with experience. Warrants respect. EMERALD BREEZE (5) looks to be improving with every start including when runner up at Ffos Las a fortnight ago. Player. Watch the market for the clues on chances of local hope DOUJADOU (4).
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 74kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished third of 13 runners at Warwick on November 20 over 3200m, 7 len behind Cristal D'estruval with 71.5kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell favourite; raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len Ffos Las on January 8 over 3200m on rain affected going defeating Starzand carrying 72kg at $1.90 in a hurdle. Fought on last time. This suits and will be tough to beat.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 08/01/2026 | 49 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 3:54.43 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.91 |
| 3/13 | 20/11/2025 | 308 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $12,920.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 3:52.14 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 16/01/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Fergus Gillard | 73.5kg | 3:52.98 | 9-4-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 71kgs
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Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, made some head-way from midfield; finished fifth of 12 starters at Exeter on December 18 over 3300m, on rain affected going; 41 len behind Blowers with 69.5kg at $81. Second-up ran on from midfield; finished eighth of 11 runners at Newbury on January 14 over 3300m, 78 len behind Sober Glory with 71kg at $151. Win doesn't look likely.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 14/01/2026 | 27 | HDLE 4U | $27,230.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 3:51.38 | 6-7-8 | 0 |
| 78.3L | $151.00 |
| 5/12 | 18/12/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Heavy | Ellis Collier | 69.5kg | 4:34.12 | 7-6-5 | 0 |
| 41.8L | $81.00 |
Jockey: James Turner
Weight: 71kgs
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Returning from a spell making his jumps debut. He ended last campaign with finished fourth in a small field at Bangor-On-Dee on July 4 over 3300m, 12 len behind Way Maker carrying 69kg at $4.30 and before that finished third of 12 runners at Bangor-On-Dee on June 21 over 3300m, 0.8 len behind Ballylicky Bay carrying 68.5kg at $4.50. Strong contender.
Last Starts 224 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 04/07/2025 | 13 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 69kg | 4:00.68 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $12,700.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 68.5kg | 4:04.75 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming after a three months break. Not seen since winning won by 24 len Lingstown P2p November 23 over 4828m slow track defeating Pacheco carrying 61kg. First ever race start didn't finish the race at Damma House P2p November 2 over 4828m. Makes strong appeal fresh.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 23/11/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | B T Stone | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/7 | 02/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Damma House P2p | 4828m | Y | J L Scallan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 71kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished third of 11 starters at Ffos Las on January 8 over 3200m, slow track; 27 len behind Bossman Jack with 72kg at $13. Second-up finished second of 8 starters at Ffos Las on January 30 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind The Hawkstonian carrying 71kg at $13. Continues to improve. Major player
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 30/01/2026 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Heavy | Robert Dunne | 71kg | 3:58.88 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 08/01/2026 | 298 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 72kg | 3:54.43 | 9-3-3 | 0 |
| 27.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/03/2025 | 47 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 72kg | 3:54.15 | 1-1-4 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/01/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $13,070.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Heavy | Tom Bellamy | 71kg | 4:17.60 | 6-3-4 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Conor Ring
Weight: 71kgs
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Racing second-up. First race start finished fifth of 13 runners at this track on November 5 over 3200m, 36 len behind Sea The Day with 71kg at $67. Returned from break finished fourth of 12 runners at Leicester on January 20 over 3100m, in the wet; 12 len behind Seaview Rock carrying 73.5kg at $151. Can improve on first up performance. Will be hard to hold out second-up.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 20/01/2026 | 76 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Heavy | Conor Ring | 73.5kg | 4:07.69 | 10-3-4 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/13 | 05/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Conor Ring | 71kg | 4:16.40 | 13-5-5 | 0 |
| 36.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Liam Harrison
Weight: 71kgs
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Facing the starter for the third time today. At big odds at debut, finished sixth of 12 starters at Warwick on December 11 over 3200m, 14 len behind Old Clayesmorian with 69.5kg at $11. Last start finished 12th of 18 starters at Lingfield on January 19 over 3200m, slow track; 25 len behind Wondering Why with 73.5kg at $29. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18 | 19/01/2026 | 39 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 73.5kg | 4:08.31 | 13-14-12 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $29.00 |
| 6/12 | 11/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 69.5kg | 3:49.87 | 8-6-6 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 71kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished second of 15 runners at Exeter on December 5 over 3300m, on slow going 5 len behind Analitheia with 71kg at $23. Second run from a spell finished third of 11 starters at Exeter on January 9 over 3300m, 10 len behind Mortal Coil carrying 71kg at $3. Gets a chance to win. Good run on the flat latest and anticipating a bright start to the new phase of his career.
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 | 09/01/2026 | 35 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Lucy Gardner | 71kg | 4:18.67 | 7-2-3 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/15 | 05/12/2025 | 175 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Soft | Lucy Gardner | 71kg | 4:24.87 | 7-3-2 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/06/2025 | - | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Ciaran O'shea | 67.5kg | 4:18.27 | 6-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: C O'farrell
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming after a break; having raced just once last campaign made ground from midfield; finished seventh of 10 runners at Fontwell Park on October 26 over 3560m, 47 len behind Fight My Fire carrying 71.5kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign finished second of 9 runners at Ballinaboola P2p on February 2 2025 over 4828m, slow track; 6 len behind Tales Of Bravery with 60kg. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 26/10/2025 | 266 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71.5kg | 4:31.25 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 47.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 02/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballinaboola P2p | 4828m | Soft | E Staples | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: James Best
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign on from midfield; finished eighth of 10 runners at Ffos Las on April 17 over 3200m, 21 len behind The Blue Room with 67.5kg at $51. May well have improved over the break, but can't recommend today.
Last Starts 302 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/04/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $14,150.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Lorcan Murtagh | 67.5kg | 3:46.40 | 4-9-8 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Shane Fenelon
Weight: 71kgs
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Last outing finished seventh of 8 starters at Ffos Las on January 30 over 3200m, on a wet track; 59 len behind The Hawkstonian with 71kg at $9.50. The start before that; finished fourth of 10 starters at Hereford on January 12 over 3200m, slow track; 9 len behind That'll Be Oxo with 71kg at $10. A disappointment who needs to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/01/2026 | 18 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Heavy | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 3:58.88 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 59.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 12/01/2026 | 43 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | James Bowen | 71kg | 3:59.66 | 9-3-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/12 | 30/11/2025 | 35 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | R M Mcparland | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 26/10/2025 | 174 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/05/2025 | 15 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Dawstown P2p | 4828m | Good | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/04/2025 | 176 | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Y | S M O'rourke | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 26/10/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Y | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 71kgs
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Jumped at very big odds at debut, finished sixth of 8 runners at Ffos Las on January 30 over 4000m, on rain affected going; 72 len behind Jaccours carrying 72.5kg at $101. Looks tested this line-up. Would have to improve sharply to feature in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Heavy | Richard Patrick | 72.5kg | 5:14.60 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 72.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Five-year-old mare who is first race starter by Getaway out of Illwalktheline. Purchased for EUR € 28,000 (Tattersalls.ie 2024 Derby Sale). Doesn't profile as the likely winner.
Jockey: Shane Quinlan
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Last run finished tenth of 16 starters at Warwick on January 23 over 3800m, 46 len behind Jackie Hobbs carrying 71kg at $301. The run before finished ninth of 12 starters at Uttoxeter on December 31 over 3200m, 60 len behind Millstatt Abbey carrying 72kg at $126. Looks tested against this line-up.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 23/01/2026 | 23 | HDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | Shane Quinlan | 71kg | 4:37.39 | 14-11-10 | 0 |
| 46.0L | $301.00 |
| 9/12 | 31/12/2025 | 52 | HUNT FLAT MDN M 35 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72kg | 4:05.22 | 9-11-9 | 0 |
| 60.8L | $126.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $8,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Shane Quinlan | 69.5kg | 4:05.13 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $29.00 |