Friday's racing: Long distance traveller, Irish raider and a jockey to follow at Uttoxeter
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24 July 2026
Friday 24th July
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Chapel Down Handicap (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 13
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Centre
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
Selection
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Tex
Selected at:
18/1
Tex came very close to getting off the mark when finishing second by half-a-length off this mark at Leicester in May. A similar effort would give him every chance here, now back down to the same mark, and he looks capable of winning races sooner or later.
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Runner
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D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Encouraging reappearance but he found little last time; hard to know what comes next
16-300
Age: 5
Weight: 10-3
OR: 81
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 26 | Don Doncaster | 7f GF | 4Hc | 9-7 | 11/11 | Leadman (5½L) | 6/1 | 83 | 75 |
| 22 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 7f Gd | 3Hc | 9-4 | 10/14 | Crimson Spirit (9L) | 16/1 | 85 | 70 |
| 8 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 6f Gd | 3Hc | 9-0 | 3/10 | Bolo Neighs (2L) | 17/2 | 85 | 87 |
| 1 Aug 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f GS | 4Hc | 9-9 | 6/6 | Bell Shot (16½L) | 100/30 | 85 | 52 |
| 3 Jul 25 | Nby Newbury | 7f GF | 4Hc | 10-0 | 1/12 | Beauty By My Side (1½L) | 9/1 | 78 | 91 |
| 11 Jun 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-8 | 5/13 | Dubai Beach (4¾L) | 15/8F | 74 | 73 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Very good neck second of 17 over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; big player
4-6542
Age: 6
Weight: 10-2
OR: 80
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 26 | Asc Ascot | 7f GF | 4Hc | 9-13 | 2/17 | Lunario (nk) | 7/1 | 77 | 86 |
| 12 Jun 26 | Goo Goodwood | 8f Sft | 4Hc | 10-7 | 4/8 | Warning Sign (7½L) | 7/1 | 79 | 72 |
| 30 May 26 | Bev Beverley | 7.5f GF | 4Hc | 9-4 | 5/11 | Glenfinnan (1½L) | 9/1 | 80 | 84 |
| 9 May 26 | Hay Haydock | 7f Gd | 4Hc | 9-5 | 6/10 | Ata Rangi (7L) | 12/1 | 81 | 72 |
| 5 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-6 | 4/10 | Eldrickjones (2¼L) | 15/2 | 82 | 83 |
| 18 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 3Hc | 9-6 | 5/11 | Midnight Lion (2¼L) | 33/1 | 83 | 85 |
Hasn't truly threatened on last four starts for this yard; declining mark, though
260757
Age: 4
Weight: 10-1
OR: 79
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 26 | Nby Newbury | 7f GF | 4Hc | 10-3 t | 7/14 | Annastarzy (5½L) | 18/1 | 81 | 77 |
| 19 Jun 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f Gd | 4Hc | 9-11 t | 5/10 | Miletus (1¾L) | 10/1 | 82 | 85 |
| 16 May 26 | Don Doncaster | 6f GS | 4Hc | 9-8 t | 7/12 | Novello Lad (5½L) | 9/1 | 84 | 75 |
| 1 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 4Hc | 9-10 t | 11/17 | Far Above The Law (5L) | 18/1 | 86 | 78 |
| 4 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-10 t | 6/9 | Lazzar (1¾L) | 4/1 | 86 | 87 |
| 12 Feb 26 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-10 t | 2/6 | Dyrholaey (½L) | 6/1 | 86 | 90 |
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Yet to sparkle in two 6f starts for this yard; 7f more suitable so heed any market signals
685568
Age: 7
Weight: 10-0
OR: 78
Days: 4
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul 26 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-12 | 8/8 | Amazonian Dream (12L) | 66/1 | 78 | - |
| 1 Jul 26 | Eps Epsom | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-11 | 6/7 | Sir Garfield (7½L) | 33/1 | 80 | 65 |
| 26 May 26 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 8f St | Cl | 9-10 b | 5/10 | The Liffey (5½L) | 3/1 | 77 | 62 |
| 20 May 26 | Gow Gowran Park | 7f Gd/Y | Cl | 9-10 b | 5/7 | Gloriously Glam (3¾L) | 4/5F | 83 | 55 |
| 22 Apr 26 | Gow Gowran Park | 7f Sft | HcF | 9-8 b | 8/11 | Rion Rubette (5½L) | 9/1 | 84 | 74 |
| 3 Apr 26 | Cur Curragh | 8f Sft/Hy | Hc | 9-0 b | 6/21 | Key Witness (6L) | 28/1 | 85 | 76 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Penultimate fourth (7f, good) last month suggested his turn was nearing; latest forgiven
-08640
Age: 4
Weight: 10-0
OR: 78
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f GF | 2Hc | 8-3 v | 13/13 | Aalto (15½L) | 50/1 | 80 | 49 |
| 19 Jun 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f Gd | 4Hc | 9-9 v | 4/10 | Miletus (1½L) | 10/1 | 80 | 83 |
| 28 May 26 | Yar Yarmouth | 7f GF | 4Hc | 9-8 v | 6/7 | Sea Suite (6L) | 15/2 | 82 | 72 |
| 1 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 3Hc | 9-3 p | 8/11 | Joolianoss (9¾L) | 50/1 | 84 | 73 |
| 16 Apr 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Gd | 3Hc | 9-4 v | 16/18 | Royal Velvet (13½L) | 50/1 | 89 | 65 |
| 3 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 3Hc | 9-9 v | 9/10 | Christian David (6½L) | 9/2F | 90 | 83 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (27%)
Won maiden in May and handicap three weeks ago; up 4lb but he might be capable of better
-42151
Age: 3
Weight: 9-11
OR: 82
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jul 26 | Lei Leicester | 7f GF | 43yHc | 9-9 | 1/7 | Cashbox (nk) | 2/1J | 78 | 84 |
| 19 Jun 26 | Goo Goodwood | 8f Gd | 43yHc | 9-2 | 5/10 | Annastarzy (2½L) | 9/1 | 78 | 78 |
| 30 May 26 | Cat Catterick | 7f GF | 4Md | 9-5 | 1/6 | Grasmere Boy (nk) | 4/7F | 78 | 74 |
| 9 May 26 | Lin Lingfield | 7f GF | 43yHc | 9-6 | 2/8 | Assaranca (3½L) | 11/2 | 77 | 77 |
| 17 Apr 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 4Nv | 9-3 | 4/9 | Luansobe (2½L) | 6/1 | 78 | 70 |
| 8 Oct 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 52yNv | 9-7 | 2/3 | Rapid Force (2L) | 5/2 | 78 | 74 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Eighth win when he made all (7f, good) last month; no impact in this grade last time
-23317
Age: 6
Weight: 9-11
OR: 75
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 26 | San Sandown | 8f Gd | 4Hc | 9-5 p | 7/10 | Cristo (7¼L) | 50/1 | 75 | 70 |
| 1 Jun 26 | Lin Lingfield | 7f Gd | 5Hc | 9-1 p | 1/8 | Amused (3½L) | 16/1 | 69 | 80 |
| 7 Mar 26 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 5Hc | 9-3 p | 3/7 | Renesmee (shd) | 5/2 | 69 | 74 |
| 29 Jan 26 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 5Hc | 9-1 p | 3/7 | Lexington Jet (4¼L) | 5/1 | 69 | 72 |
| 12 Jan 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 5Hc | 8-12 p | 2/7 | Foreseen (½L) | 7/2 | 68 | 75 |
| 22 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 8-12 p | 5/12 | Giorgio M (1½L) | 4/1 | 69 | 71 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Sixth on return (good to soft) last time; this ground more suitable & Billy Loughnane's up
6545-6
Age: 6
Weight: 9-8
OR: 72
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 26 | Chs Chester | 7f GS | 4Hc | 10-4 | 6/11 | Mission Command (5½L) | 16/1 | 73 | 67 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Chs Chester | 7.5f GS | 4Hc | 9-3 v1 | 5/11 | Knights Gold (5½L) | 13/2 | 74 | 70 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Hay Haydock | 8f Gd | 4Hc | 9-4 | 4/8 | Special Ghaiyyath (2L) | 9/2 | 75 | 79 |
| 10 Aug 25 | Hay Haydock | 8f GF | 4Hc | 9-10 | 5/11 | Leadenhall (1½L) | 9/2F | 76 | 79 |
| 7 Aug 25 | Chp Chepstow | 7f GS | 4Hc | 9-8 | 6/13 | Flag Of St George (5L) | 9/1 | 76 | 75 |
| 26 Jul 25 | Chs Chester | 7.5f Gd | 4Hc | 10-0 | 3/13 | Lunario (1¾L) | 7/2F | 75 | 81 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (38%)
Down to previous winning mark when scoring over 1m latest; 6lb higher but still respected
387771
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 78
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 26 | Yor York | 8f GF | 43yHc | 9-1 h | 1/11 | Hambelton (½L) | 25/1 | 72 | 82 |
| 5 Jun 26 | Don Doncaster | 7f GF | 43yHc | 8-12 h | 7/10 | King's Cavalry (5½L) | 25/1 | 74 | 62 |
| 23 May 26 | Yor York | 7f Gd | 43yHc | 9-5 h1 | 7/20 | Reliable Ricki (4¼L) | 10/1 | 76 | 70 |
| 8 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 7f Gd | 23yHc | 8-4 | 7/10 | Colori Forever (5½L) | 18/1 | 77 | 71 |
| 17 Apr 26 | Nby Newbury | 7f Gd | 23yHc | 8-0 | 8/14 | Stellar Sunrise (6¾L) | 50/1 | 77 | 68 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 43yHc | 9-5 | 3/9 | Tamashal (½L) | 12/1 | 76 | 76 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Handicapper is trying to help and Oisin Murphy also lends his support; watch the market
37-658
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 77
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 26 | Eps Epsom | 7f Gd | 4Hc | 9-3 | 8/10 | Utmost Good Faith (8¼L) | 20/1 | 80 | 66 |
| 9 May 26 | Lin Lingfield | 7f GF | 43yHc | 9-11 | 5/8 | Assaranca (7½L) | 28/1 | 82 | 71 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 23yF | 9-2 | 6/6 | Spinning Lizzie (10½L) | 14/1 | 84 | 62 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Gd | 22yAc | 8-6 | 7/26 | Jel Pepper (5L) | 25/1 | 85 | 74 |
| 24 Sep 25 | Goo Goodwood | 7f GS | 22yF | 8-13 | 3/14 | Timeforshowcasing (2½L) | 11/2 | 88 | 79 |
| 13 Aug 25 | Sal Salisbury | 8f GF | 2yL | 8-12 | 3/3 | Morris Dancer (9L) | 20/1 | 88 | 80 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
Beaten 20l on handicap/stable debut in May; subsequently rested and gelded; check betting
4-325
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 77
Days: 70
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Gd | 43yHc | 9-3 | 5/6 | We're Goosers (19½L) | 33/1 | 78 | 44 |
| 14 Apr 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Gd | 43yMd | 9-2 | 2/8 | Cerro Blanco (1¼L) | 8/1 | - | 78 |
| 7 Mar 26 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 4Nv | 9-0 | 3/6 | Beagle Bay (2¾L) | 9/4 | - | 66 |
| 12 Jul 25 | Sal Salisbury | 7f GF | 22yNv | 9-4 | 4/4 | A Bit Of Spirit (19L) | 8/1 | - | 37 |
D
6 x Distance Winner - Won 6 times before at this distance
Won last month and solid third two weeks ago; same mark and this is tougher, though
4-3153
Age: 7
Weight: 9-4
OR: 68
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 26 | Chs Chester | 7f Gd | 5Hc | 10-2 tp | 3/8 | Kings Merchant (1¼L) | 3/1 | 68 | 73 |
| 30 Jun 26 | Bri Brighton | 8f GF | 5Hc | 9-5 tp | 5/7 | Antiquity (6¾L) | 2/1J | 65 | 56 |
| 22 Jun 26 | Bri Brighton | 7f GF | 5Hc | 9-0 tp | 1/5 | State Of Madness (3¼L) | 9/4F | 61 | 70 |
| 9 Jun 26 | Bri Brighton | 8f Gd | 5Hc | 9-0 tp | 3/12 | Play Me (1¾L) | 25/1 | 61 | 65 |
| 4 Nov 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-9 tp | 4/13 | Ten Club (2¾L) | 33/1 | 62 | 64 |
| 27 Oct 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-1 tp | 8/8 | Spirit Of Breeze (9½L) | 17/2 | 62 | 41 |
Normally reliable but bombed out latest and this is a notch above his usual hunting ground
33-230
Age: 5
Weight: 9-3
OR: 67
Days: 58
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-8 tp | 12/14 | Rhythm N Rock (20L) | 13/2 | 68 | 32 |
| 16 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Gd | 5Hc | 10-0 tp | 3/7 | Cherry Cobbler (3¾L) | 6/5F | 68 | 70 |
| 9 May 26 | Lei Leicester | 7f GF | 5Hc | 9-1 tp | 2/9 | Zubaru (½L) | 11/2 | 67 | 73 |
| 7 Aug 25 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f Gd | 5Hc | 9-13 tp | 3/9 | Ravishing Beauty (2L) | 9/2 | 67 | 68 |
| 17 Jul 25 | Eps Epsom | 8.5f GF | 5Hc | 9-8 tp | 3/7 | Jiff's Army (2½L) | 7/2 | 67 | 70 |
| 2 Jul 25 | Eps Epsom | 10f Gd | 5Hc | 9-7 tp1 | 3/7 | Bobacious (3½L) | 11/2 | 68 | 71 |
Verdict
It might be worth forgiving DAPPER GUEST his stab at the Bunbury Cup last time. Havana Blue is second choice.
Dapper Guest
Betting Forecast:
3/1 Mr Writer,
7/2 Havana Blue,
5/1 Illy's Roo,
7/1 Be Frank,
11/1 Walson's Law,
12/1 Gallant,
14/1 Dapper Guest,
16/1 Mystic Moment,
King Of War,
Tex,
20/1 H Key Lails,
25/1 Wield,
33/1 Independent Expert
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