16:55 Chepstow

Friday 13 February 2026

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Chepstow 9th August Centenary Raceday Handicap Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 5  |   2m 7f 131y  |   10 Runners  |   Turf
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Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
The Grey Man17
Age: 7|  Weight: 12-0| J: S Bowen| T: H Dickin| OR:  100
Shaped encouragingly when fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las last October but struggled when sent chasing. Unseated rider in handicap chase at this course (12/1) 17 days ago. Isn't fully exposed over this trip and he's not discounted with Sean Bowen aboard back over hurdles.
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2
Horse silk
Face d'Musicb14
Age: 7|  Weight: 12-0| J: Shane Quinlan(3)| T: Katy Price| OR:  100
More hope in last two starts, third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (12/1) 14 days ago, finding the 15.8f trip inadequate. Back up significantly in trip which should suit as he stays well. Could be competitive back down in class.
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Pulled up and then raced wide/below form when sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (22/1) in April 2024. Since absent for 670 days and plenty to prove on reappearance/first run for this stable.
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4
Horse silk
Delta Blues Belle8(ex 7)
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-13| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR:  92| D
Winning pointer who improved markedly upped in trip when winning readily in 6-runner handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (25f) 8 days ago, travelled powerfully and made a mockery of her mark. Still well-treated under a penalty and can follow up for top yard.
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5
Horse silk
Klic Boum14
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-9| J: Miss Eleanor Williams(7)| T: Evan Williams| OR:  95
Maiden finished third at Leicester 65 days ago and ran second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (7/2) 14 days ago, though failed to improve immediately for step up to 23.9f. Still early days over these longer trips and he shapes like an out-and-out stayer.
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6
Horse silk
Milan Acb45
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-9| J: Ben Jones| T: Miss R Curtis| OR:  95
Runner-up in a Ffos Las novice in May 2024, but yet to fire this season, pulled up on chasing debut here in November and eighth of 9 in hurdle at Taunton (50/1) 45 days ago, blinkered (retained) but lost place early in straight/no response. Down 5 lb and worth a market check dropped into a 0-100.
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7
Horse silk
Hairy Potterp29
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-6| J: C Gethings| T: B I Case| OR:  92
Lightly raced gelding without a win and showed more than previously when fifth of 13 in maiden hurdle at Ludlow (125/1) 29 days ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained), though made little impression. Up in trip for handicap debut but will need to build on latest run.
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8
Horse silk
No Rematch204
Age: 12|  Weight: 11-3| J: Miss Imogen Mathias(7)| T: S Drinkwater| OR:  89| CD
Course winner proved that plenty of ability remains when second of 4 at Perth in May but has run poorly since. Eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (14/1) 204 days ago, tailed off. Tongue strap/cheekpieces removed and 12-y-o hasn't won since February 2023 (17 races).
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9
Horse silk
Lightonthewing32
Age: 11|  Weight: 11-3| J: C P O'Shea(7)| T: Mrs S Gardner| OR:  89| CD
Won this race off 5 lb lower mark last year and successful at Wincanton in December, but unseated rider in handicap chase at Hereford (15/2) 32 days ago, his jumping having lacked polish. Returns to hurdles but veteran has more on his plate this time around.
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10
Horse silk
Walkinthepresentp120
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-11| J: C O'Farrell| T: N P Mulholland| OR:  83| BF
Placed in an Irish point last spring. Tailed off in maiden/novice starts before leaving those efforts behind when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (5/2 fav) 20 days ago. Bred to stay 3m and capable of further improvement in first-time cheekpieces.
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Forecasts

Delta Blues Belle (13/8), Walkinthepresent (9/2), Klic Boum (9/2), Face d'Music (15/2), The Grey Man (8/1), Lightonthewing (10/1), Hunting Percival (20/1), Milan Ac (20/1), Hairy Potter (25/1), No Rematch (50/1)

Verdict

DELTA BLUES BELLE travelled powerfully when making a mockery of her mark at Huntingdon just 8 days ago. Still well-treated under a penalty, this well-bred staying filly remains open to further progress and can follow up. Walkinthepresent left previous efforts behind on his handicap debut at Uttoxeter and 3m/first-time cheekpieces could unlock more improvement, while it's still early days for Klic Boum over these longer trips.

Previous Winners

2025
Lightonthewing
Weight: 10-12  |Age: 10
33/1

Prize Money

1st: £3,248.002nd: £1,494.003rd: £747.004th: £374.005th: £186.00

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