Chepstow

Tomorrow, January 4, 2026HurdleClass 42m3f

Verdict

Preference is for LAUGHING JOHN, who hasn't been harshly treated for last month's Doncaster success and remains low mileage. Tzarmix and Le Soleil Reve head the list of dangers.

Laughing John
Tzarmix
Le Soleil Reve

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places

1. Le Soleil Reve
J: Ciaran GethingsT: Mrs Jane Williams
F: 31-32
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Scored at Hereford (16.2f) in March and progressed in a couple of outings this term, latest when creditable second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, soft) 42 days ago. Should have more to offer.
2. Aaron
J: Sean HoulihanT: Robert Stephens
F: 3-7P
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Not disgraced on yard debut at Ffos Las in October but was well beaten over longer trip here 29 days ago and needs to find improvement on handicap hurdle debut here.
3. Reina Del Mar
J: Sean BowenT: Tim Vaughan
F: 25885-14P
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Gone backwards since winning 5-runner novice hurdle at Ffos Las (20f) in June but Sean Bowen is booked for handicap hurdle debut so needs monitoring in market.
4. Purple Owl
J: Jack TudorT: David Pipe
F: 5-253
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Point winner who finished runner-up at Uttoxeter (15.8f) on his hurdling debut in October and has run to a similar level in subsequent 2 starts. Can do better now handicapping. Engaged 2.05 Wincanton Saturday.
5. Laughing John
J: James BowenT: Nicky Henderson
F: 32U-1
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Back from 8 months off when winning 3-runner handicap hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, soft) 23 days ago. Entitled to build on that and is one for shortlist.
6. Lucky Bere
J: Mr Joshua NewmanT: Kayley Woollacott
F: 2233-38
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
51
Verdict
Ran up to best when third on return at Worcester (16f) in October. Below form in testing conditions at Cheltenham since but better expected here.
7. Northanger Abbey
J: Ben SuttonT: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
F: 44
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Runner-up twice from 3 starts in Irish points and shaped encouragingly sent hurdling when fourth in maiden at Southwell (15.8f) in November, Not in same form at Leicester since but remains with potential on switch to handicapping.
8. Tzarmix
J: Jonathan BurkeT: Alastair Ralph
F: 535-P6312
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Built on earlier promise to gain a first win for his current yard at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft) last month and arrives on back of creditable second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (25.5f, good to soft, 11/8) 25 days ago. Merits consideration.
9. Sea Warrior
J: Freddie GingellT: Joe Tizzard
F: 47-5F
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Showed plenty of promise in maiden/novice hurdles and was in touch when falling at Wincanton on handicap debut 19 days ago. Remains one to be interested in if none the worse for that. Engaged 2.05 Wincanton Saturday.
10. The Jam Man
J: Harry KimberT: Ryan Potter
F: 60000P
Price History:
-
Age:
13
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Eighteen runs since last win in 2020 and has been out of sorts for some time now.
11. Northern Symphonie
J: Miss Megan BevanT: Harriet Dickin
F: 85711-12P
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Completed a hat-trick of small-field handicap wins in the spring and even better form when second of 3 at Uttoxeter (23.3f) in June. However, offered little on debut for new yard at Sandown last month.
12. Lion Of The Desert
J: Conor RingT: Grace Harris
F: 00-895730
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Yet to really threaten in a handful of starts over timber, including on debut for this yard at Exeter last month.
13. Wheres Cato
J: Isabel WilliamsT: Evan Williams
F: 510
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Much improved from hurdling bow when bagging 5-runner novice at Exeter (21.6f) in October. However, beaten a long way at Ludlow since and makes limited appeal on handicap debut.
14. Hidor De Bersy
J: Mrs Vicki SollittT: Mel Rowley
F: 4-21
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Down in the weights and off the mark for this yard at the third attempt in 3-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton (19.8f, soft) 31 days ago, soon clear. This is much more competitive but he warrants respect.
15. Shuil Ceoil
J: Robert DunneT: Neil Mulholland
F: 554125-03
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
Took advantage of reduced mark when striking back in this sphere at Fontwell (21.8f, soft) in January. Decent second at the same course next time and, though below par since, he will be a player if first-time visor has the desired effect.
16. Bombay Pete
J: Mr J. J. Murphy-KnightT: Christian Williams
F: 50076
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
No impact in a handful of starts in hurdles, including on handicap debut at Aintree last month. Yard in better form now but percentage call is to look elsewhere.
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