Chepstow · 3:50pm

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Flat (Turf) 1m GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick: 7.9) Class 5 4yo+ 6 runners

Solid read Echalar is our pick, with Stenmark the main danger.

This looks a tactical mile contest with no confirmed front-runner, so early position and tactical speed could prove decisive. High draws hold a statistical edge at Chepstow, with an impact value of 1.22. Echalar is a solid favourite on recent form but faces a live danger in Stenmark, who posted an RPR of 82 and met trouble in running last time. Penelope Valentine drops in class, a move that often suits her stable, while Kodi Fire and Penelope Valentine both weakened late on their latest starts.

The key questions

How will the race be run?

No confirmed front-runner — likely a muddling, tactical gallop, where a handy early pitch and tactical speed matter.

Does the draw matter?

High draws are favoured over mid at Chepstow (impact value 1.22, beating 50% of rivals on average).

Anyone well-treated?

Penelope Valentine drops in class — often a positive trainer angle.

Who's the main danger?

Stenmark is the chief threat to Echalar, met trouble last time.

Pace map — who goes forward, who waits

Leads 0

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Prominent 4

4Stenmark

1Kodi Fire

5Penelope Valentine

3Rating

Mid-pack 0

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Held up 2

6Echalar

2Dappled Light

Pace confidence: 100%

Draw & pace bias — impact value >1.0 = favoured

High draws are favoured over mid at Chepstow (impact value 1.22, beating 50% of rivals on average).

Low draw

IV 1.09

48% rivals beaten · n=157

Mid draw

IV 0.85

51% rivals beaten · n=178

High draw

IV 1.22

50% rivals beaten · n=239

What the data likes (our composite read — not tips)

No. 1 read Echalar Held up, comes late

Stall 6 · Trainer Ian Williams · Jockey Billy Loughnane

Going the right way — the form figures are on the climb.

Ability rating

79 improving

Racing Post Rating, recent form

This track

Trainer 12% · Jockey 19%

strike rate at Chepstow

Last time out

RPR 79

most recent run

Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent

11667103 last time ←

DistanceUnproven at 1m (0 from 5)

Course1 run at the track without winning

ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 12%, jockey 19%

DrawDrawn 6 (high third) — favoured here (impact value 1.22)

2 Stenmark Races prominently

Stall 4 · Trainer Gihan Arnolda · Jockey Rossa Ryan

A model of consistency — placed in 3 of his last 6. Met trouble in running last time, so he's better than that result looks; the stable is in good heart at the track.

Ability rating

82 steady

Racing Post Rating, recent form

This track

Trainer 33% · Jockey 21%

strike rate at Chepstow

Last time out

RPR 75

most recent run

Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent

355382 last time ←

GroundYet to win on firm (0 from 3)

DistanceUnproven at 1m (0 from 1)

ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 33%, jockey 21%

DrawDrawn 4 (mid third) — a fair draw (impact value 0.85)

Met trouble in running last time — better than the bare result

3 Kodi Fire Races prominently

Stall 1 · Trainer Charles Hills · Jockey Jason Watson

Going the right way — the form figures are on the climb.

Ability rating

79 improving

Racing Post Rating, recent form

This track

Trainer 9% · Jockey 9%

strike rate at Chepstow

Last time out

RPR 61

most recent run

Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent

1514584 last time ←

GroundProven on firm — won 3 of 5

DistanceEffective at the trip — won 2 of 6 around 1m

ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 9%, jockey 9%

DrawDrawn 1 (low third) — a fair draw (impact value 1.09)

Weakened in the closing stages last time

4 Penelope Valentine Races prominently

Stall 5 · Trainer James Owen · Jockey Luke Morris

A model of consistency — placed in 3 of his last 6. Drops in class, often a positive sign; the stable is in good heart at the track.

Ability rating

80 regressing

Racing Post Rating, recent form

This track

Trainer 20% · Jockey 12%

strike rate at Chepstow

Last time out

RPR 64

most recent run

Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent

419326 last time ←

GroundYet to win on firm (0 from 3)

DistanceEffective at the trip — won 1 of 3 around 1m

ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 20%, jockey 12%

DrawDrawn 5 (high third) — favoured here (impact value 1.22)

Drops in class (C4→C5)

Weakened in the closing stages last time

5 Rating Races prominently

Stall 3 · Trainer Grace Harris · Jockey Ashley Lewis(5)

A model of consistency — placed in 4 of his last 6.

Ability rating

69 steady

Racing Post Rating, recent form

This track

Trainer 9% · Jockey 16%

strike rate at Chepstow

Last time out

RPR 64

most recent run

Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent

323155 last time ←

GroundHas won on firm — 1 from 10

DistanceHas won around 1m — 1 from 9

Course2 runs at the track without winning

ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 9%, jockey 16%

DrawDrawn 3 (mid third) — a fair draw (impact value 0.85)

6 Dappled Light Held up, comes late

Stall 2 · Trainer Adrian Wintle · Jockey Finley Marsh

A model of consistency — placed in 3 of his last 6. The stable is in good heart at the track.

Ability rating

68 steady

Racing Post Rating, recent form

This track

Trainer 9% · Jockey 12%

strike rate at Chepstow

Last time out

RPR 56

most recent run

Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent

587112 last time ←

GroundProven on firm — won 2 of 6

DistanceEffective at the trip — won 6 of 23 around 1m

CourseCourse winner — 1 from 6 here

ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 9%, jockey 12%

DrawDrawn 2 (low third) — a fair draw (impact value 1.09)

Stable hot (3/7, 43%)

Figures from results history (RPR/TS), pace from running-style history, connections from trainer/jockey stats, breeding from sire aptitude. Shrunk for small samples. Information only, not betting advice. 18+. BeGambleAware.org.