Chepstow
Tomorrow, July 2, 2025FlatClass 62m
Verdict
Verdict
With improvement on the cards now upped in trip for this handicap debut, CASUAL ENCOUNTER gets the nod. She may have most to fear from Arcimboldo, who could also benefit from this stiffer test and switch to handicap company (first-time blinkers are another possible catalyst for improvement). The consistent Zooks is third choice.
Casual Encounter
Arcimboldo
Zooks
2m Hcap
2m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 6. Casual EncounterJ: Rob HornbyT: Andrew BaldingF: 959-53
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 7 in minor event (15/8) at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) 11 days ago. This stiffer test promises to suit now handicapping and she's of strong interest. - 7. ArcimboldoJ: Luke MorrisT: Dylan CunhaF: 004
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. Last of 4 in novice (80/1) at Newmarket (10f, good) 12 days ago. Another who is open to improvement now moving up in trip for this handicap debut. Blinkers applied. - 3. ZooksJ: Ryan KavanaghT: Ian WilliamsF: 22143333
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictWinner at Chelmsford City in February. 5/2, creditable third of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 27 days ago. Holding her form fairly well and again shouldn't be far away. 
1. Sneaky BlinderJ: Fred DalyT: Robert StephensF: 57-117460- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdicttWO wins from 6 runs this year, the latest at Kempton in January. Last of 10 in handicap (18/1) at this course (12f, soft) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip and claims if he puts his best foot forward.
2. Black SmokeJ: Edward GreatrexT: Mark LoughnaneF: 67519436- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictLatest win at Wolverhampton in February. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (18/1) at Lingfield (14f, good) 21 days ago. Likely to be on the premises. Yard also saddles Star of Jupiter.
4. Star Of JupiterJ: Finley MarshT: Mark LoughnaneF: 4-7180895- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- eyeshields and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 48
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictWinner at Wolverhampton in February. Eyeshields on for 1st time, fifth of 8 in minor event (10/1) at Brighton (11.9f, good) 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip and tongue strap on 1st time.
5. Uther PendragonJ: Tyrese CameronT: J. S. MooreF: 2580-4796- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 48
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictTwenty-nine runs since last win in 2023. 50/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Bath (17.1f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Needs to bounce back in a major way.- Unnamed Favourite
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