3:03 Chepstow Tips

A C&D winner, who secured 3rd place at this track 31 days ago. She went on to finish 7th in a 10f handicap at Windsor, just 11 days ago. Her previous form at this course offers optimism for an each-way wager at 16/1.

Ran a good 2nd of 9 last time out 18 days ago in a Class 5 over 1m 75yds on fast (ish) ground with a rating of 64. As with most of the field today, it’s a step up in class to a Class 2 with his rating going up one point to 65, but has the usual 3lb claimer on board.

9/1 (5 places) for JOHNJAY looks a decent bet here. Ajrad is difficult to take on, but Onslow Gardens’ has to overcome Footstepsinthesand’s 10% SR (A/E 0.49) with fancied runners carrying 3lb claimers and K Frost’s 4% SR (A/E 0.45) with 5yo’s. Spirit Of The Bay has been supported, and I could make a case for the mare, however she’s 0/10 in C1-3 so doesn’t look up to this level and Diddy Man carries a damning FlatStats rating. You’re now into the double digit runners and JJ makes the most appeal; the R Teal-trained son of Sixties Icon is 0/11 when running at or above his current mark, but he has placed on 4 of those occasions including a 3/4l defeat over 7f here at Chepstow a month ago. He was running on well enough that day to suggest the return to a mile will suit and that’s backed up with a win over this trip a few stats back. A handful of positive stats boost claims further; most notable being Teal’s 15% SR (A/E 1.41) in C1-3 races and C Hutchinson’s 12% SR (A/E 1.37) with sole trainer runners that day.

Dovey Moon looks a strong contender in this mile handicap, having already proven his ability over course and distance with a convincing win here in May. He's been running consistently well since, handles good ground, and remains under the care of a trainer in form. If the pace is even and conditions suit, he has the track craft and recent form to assert again.

Port Noir hasn't won for quite a while, but there are strong signs she is returning to something like her best form. Noted for mainly running on the all-weather, the selection has recently been on turf and does know this track. Jockey booking looks a good one.