15:55 Chepstow

Monday 4 September 2023

All14:1014:4515:2015:5516:3017:0517:40

Philip Williams Memorial Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:56 | Winning time: 1m 10.19s

(6)

Captain Bentley

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Phil Dennis| T: M Mullineaux

50/1

Captain Gerrard gelding. Dam 5f/6f winner who stayed 1m. Likely best watched making a belated racecourse debut.

Form:

(1)

Forceful Spirit⁵⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: T E Whelan| T: Steph Hollinshead

150/1

Once-raced colt. Last of 12 in minor event (150/1) at Haydock (7f, firm) on debut 59 days ago, soon detached. This should reveal more but he's hard to recommend on the back of that.

Form: 0

(8)

King's Gem¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Billy Loughnane⁽³⁾| T: D Faulkner| OR: 69

8/1

Remains a maiden after 10 Flat runs. First run since leaving George Boughey when bit below form fourth of 10 in maiden (13/2) at this course (7.1f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Has the ability to play a part but his attitude is questionable.

Form: 233384

(7)

Laoisman²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: R Havlin| T: S Woods| OR: 76

8/11

Fairly useful colt. 13/2, ran just about best race yet when second of 4 in minor event at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 22 days ago, headed last ½f and keeping on. Form pick.

Form: 283382

(5)

Seattle Time⁴¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Liam Keniry| T: S Kirk

12/1

Time Test gelding who displayed fair form when fifth on debut in a Salisbury maiden (7f) last summer but not in same form when ninth in 14-runner Newbury novice (7f) on final start in July. However, boasts a useful pedigree and feasible to think he can do better as a 3-y-o.

Form: 59-

(4)

Solray²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Marco Ghiani| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

7/4

15,000 gns yearling, New Bay colt. Sent off at long odds but displayed promise nevertheless when third of 4 in Windsor novice (6f) 3 weeks ago (Laoisman placed second). Should improve with that under his belt.

Form: 3

(3)

Teah

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: William Carson| T: A W Carroll

100/1

Bobby's Kitten filly. Dam 1m winner who stayed 1¼m. Another likely best watched on racecourse bow.

Form:

Non-Runners

(2)

Pearl's Edge¹⁰⁰

Weight: 9-2| Age: 3

T: C Mason J: Gina Mangan

Forecasts

Laoisman (8/11), Solray (7/4), King's Gem (8/1), Seattle Time (12/1), Captain Bentley (50/1), Teah (100/1), Pearl's Edge (100/1), Forceful Spirit (150/1)

LAOISMAN went as close as he ever has done when runner-up behind a useful prospect at Windsor on his most recent outing and, with nothing of that calibre of rival in this field, he can get off the mark. Solray, who finished a place behind the selection that day, is next best, ahead of the returning Seattle Time.