Our Chepstow racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Friday 24th July 2026. The action gets underway at 17:18 and runs through to 20:46, with going reported as 7.8) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Darvel boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Dylan Hogan has been in fine form here with 3 wins from 13 rides, Sir Mark Prescott Bt’s yard sends out runners with a 33.33% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Chepstow
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Chepstow over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Daily Post | 13 | 7 | 53.85% | 84.62% |
| The Brigadier | punterslounge.com | 14 | 6 | 42.86% | 78.57% |
| Tipman Tips | tipmantips.com | 10 | 4 | 40% | 80% |
| Moorestyle | Daily Star Sunday | 12 | 4 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Farringdon | Morning Star | 10 | 3 | 30% | 50% |
17:18 – On The River Ball+Chain Nursery Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: 7.8) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary little nursery rather than a deep one, and that usually means the weights and any hint of improvement matter more than flashy maiden form. Absolute Diamond sets the standard on figures after a solid enough start to life, while Devon Angel arrives off the back of the best recent piece of form in the field and does so from a feather weight. Il Capo and Havananother have enough ability to get involved if settling into handicaps helps, but neither has really stamped authority on their races so far. With only seven runners, tactical positioning over this sharp 6f could be crucial, and in a race lacking a standout, the one still open to progress is probably the one to side with.
Top Selections
1. Devon Angel – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Tyler Heard | Trainer: Rod Millman | Form: 7063 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed: 58
Devon Angel makes plenty of appeal here. That latest third was the best recent finish on offer in this field and the Topspeed figure of 58 is also the strongest in the line-up, which is a very solid starting point in a race of this nature. The handicapper has left her on 66 and she gets in with just 115, which could prove a real edge against some of these better-fancied rivals carrying plenty more. From stall 7 she may need a sensible ride from Tyler Heard, but if she gets across without burning petrol, she looks well treated enough to take this. At 9/2, she’s the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Absolute Diamond – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Kavanagh | Trainer: David Evans | Form: 246 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 54
Absolute Diamond is the obvious one and it would be no surprise at all if she proved the safest option in the race. David Evans knows the score with these sprinting juveniles and this filly has already shown enough in three starts to suggest a race like this is within reach. Her mark of 68 asks a fair question for a Class 6 nursery debutant, but she has been competitive in stronger company than this and a Topspeed of 54 says she’s right in the argument. The slight concern is price rather than chance, because 11/4 is no giveaway, but in a seven-runner race she still makes plenty of each-way sense.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Devon Angel is the win play thanks to the combination of low weight, best recent run and the strongest Topspeed figure in the field. Absolute Diamond is the solid each-way alternative, especially given her established level of form. If you want to look beyond the pair, Il Capo is the one who could improve now switched into a nursery, but he still has a bit to prove.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Diamond | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Il Capo | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Dreams Galore | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Sovereign Beach | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Havananother | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| So Tempting | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Devon Angel | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
17:52 – Apex Transport Planning Summer Sunset EBF Restricted Maiden (Band D) (EBF Qual’) (GBB/IRE Incentive)
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: 7.8) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary restricted maiden rather than a deep juvenile contest, and that should encourage the exposed pair at the head of the market. Forest Berry and Temple Court bring the most persuasive established form, with both already showing enough to suggest a race of this nature is within reach. Defiant Dream also enters the argument after stepping forward to finish second, while Beechwood Glory could easily leave a low-key debut behind. The newcomers are harder to warm to on paper at the prices, especially with two or three already setting a decent standard. In a 10-runner field over a sharp 6f on quick ground, early speed and professionalism usually count for plenty, and that points me firmly towards those with racecourse experience.
Top Selections
1. Forest Berry – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Hogan | Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Form: 724 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 53
Forest Berry sets the standard on the figures and, more importantly, has already hinted that a race like this is there for the taking. That 73 rating is the best in the line-up and the form string of 724 suggests a filly learning her job without hiding any lack of ability. The latest fourth doesn’t bother me in the slightest if this slightly easier restricted company helps. Prescott’s youngsters can improve with racing and Dylan Hogan is a straightforward booking for one who should get a handy pitch from stall 2. At 5/2 with Bet365, she is no giveaway, but she does look the most solid option. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Defiant Dream – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Tyler Heard | Trainer: Mark Usher | Form: 92 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 53
Defiant Dream appeals as the each-way play because she took a clear step forward from her debut ninth to finish second last time, and that is exactly the sort of profile worth following in a restricted maiden. She gets in with 128, has a respectable 70 rating already, and her Topspeed figure of 53 says she is not miles behind the principals. Drawn in 4, Tyler Heard should have options if she breaks on terms, and she doesn’t need a huge amount more to make the frame again. Available at 10/1 with Bet365, she looks a much fairer price than some of the shorter ones around her. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Forest Berry is the win play on the strength of the best published rating and the most reliable body of form in the race. Defiant Dream is the each-way alternative at double-figure odds in a 10-runner field, with her recent second making her look overpriced. Temple Court is the obvious danger if building on that latest third, while Beechwood Glory is the one who could improve sharply from debut.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Glory | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Cruzcampo Cai | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Temple Court | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Zonneveld | 20/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 14/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Bossy Angel | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Defiant Dream | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Dissenter | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Evangeline Adams | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Forest Berry | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Napps Way | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
18:26 – Cheeseburger Aaron Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 6 | Going: 7.8) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a tight little 7f handicap on paper, but the shape of it revolves around whether anyone can stop Prefer The Sister, who arrives seeking a hat-trick after a busy and productive spell. He’s clearly the one they all have to beat from stall 1, though he is now up to a mark of 84 and giving weight away all round. That makes things more interesting than the market might suggest. Too Much Trevor, Sioux Warrior and On Key all come here in good order themselves and this is not a deep race, but it is competitive enough for a Class 6. If the favourite is even slightly vulnerable under top weight, there could be some value in opposing him for win purposes and playing one each-way against him.
Top Selections
1. Too Much Trevor – 15/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Ashley Lewis | Trainer: Grace Harris | Form: 231441 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 66
Too Much Trevor makes plenty of appeal at the prices. He comes here off the back of a win, his recent form figures are solid, and that Topspeed mark of 66 is the best in the field, which immediately catches the eye in a race of this nature. He’s not burdened with the sort of weight the favourite has to lump either, and Grace Harris does well with these hardy handicappers when they hit a vein of form. This looks the right grade for him and if he gets a sensible pace to aim at over 7f, he has every chance of finishing strongest. At 15/2, he looks the value against a short-priced market leader.
Bet: WIN
2. Sioux Warrior – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Joe Leavy | Trainer: Adrian Wintle | Form: 652331 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 56
Sioux Warrior is a likeable each-way option in a race where recent match fitness and confidence count for plenty. He got his head back in front last time and had been knocking on the door beforehand, so those form figures tell a reassuring story. Off 126, he receives a fair chunk from the favourite, and in a seven-runner race that can make a meaningful difference late on. Joe Leavy knows the horse, and this mark still looks workable if he can reproduce the level of that latest success. He may not have the raw speed figure of Too Much Trevor, but he’s consistent, uncomplicated and should give himself every chance from draw 3.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Too Much Trevor is the win play at a price that looks bigger than it should be, especially given his recent form and standout Topspeed figure. Sioux Warrior is the sensible each-way punt with three places on offer in a seven-runner race. Prefer The Sister is the obvious danger and very hard to dismiss, but at odds-on he looks opposable under top weight.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefer The Sister | 5/6 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 10/11 | 10/11 (William Hill) |
| Auburn Avenue | 11/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Brave Byreflection | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| On Key | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Francisco | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Too Much Trevor | 11/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 5/1 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Sioux Warrior | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| West Country | Sioux Warrior |
19:01 – LSL Racing Horse Sales Handicap (Chepstow Mile Series Qualifier)
Race Details: 1m | Class 5 | Going: 7.8) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a tight little 0-85 mile handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to Eutropia, who arrives in the best nick after a string of solid efforts. She sets the standard on recent consistency and her mark still looks manageable. Dapper Gee Gee is the obvious danger on this summer’s profile, while Kodi Fire comes here off a win and could yet have more to offer if building on that. The veterans Darvel and Spirit Of The Bay are not without hope in a race of this grade, but both need things to fall right. In a seven-runner field where tactical speed will matter, this is more about who gets the clearest passage than raw class.
Top Selections
1. Eutropia – 11/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Joe Leavy | Trainer: Adrian Wintle | Form: 311522 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 76
Eutropia is hard to oppose on what she has been doing lately. Those figures of 311522 tell their own story: she is running to a solid level every time and her mark of 85 doesn’t look beyond her in this company. She shares the best Topspeed figure in the field and, crucially, she has been finishing her races off strongly rather than flattering. In a race lacking depth, that reliability counts for plenty. At 11/8 she is no giveaway, but she is the one with the fewest questions to answer and looks the most likely winner if reproducing her recent level. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Kodi Fire – 7/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Harry Vigors | Trainer: Charles Hills | Form: 0-5841 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 60
Kodi Fire is the interesting each-way angle because he may just be coming to hand now. The recent win puts a better complexion on his form line, and Charles Hills is more than capable of keeping one moving forward once confidence returns. He has to prove that latest effort was no one-off, and the Topspeed figure does not scream certainty, but this is not a race packed with upwardly mobile rivals. From a wide draw in seven he will need a sensible ride from Harry Vigors, yet 7/1 appeals as a fair price on a 4-year-old who still has a bit more scope than some of these exposed older handicappers. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Eutropia is the win play and makes the most sense on current form, consistency and proven recent speed figures. For an each-way punt in this seven-runner field, Kodi Fire looks the value if he can back up his latest success. Dapper Gee Gee is the main danger to both, while Darvel could nick a place if the race gets tactical.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodi Fire | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Darvel | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Dapper Gee Gee | 4/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Eutropia | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| Spirit Of The Bay | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
| Rating | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Nammos | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Melissa Jones | Eutropia |
| RP Ratings | Eutropia |
| Jason Heavey | Kodi Fire |
19:36 – 3A’s Caravan & Motorhome Classified Stakes
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: 7.8) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This is a low-grade classified, but it doesn’t look a complete guessing game. Knightmare brings the standout recent profile after a string of seconds and is the obvious one to beat if holding that level again, while Prince Ali arrives on the back of a win and is the one most likely to make the favourite work. A Rose Adaay has been knocking on the door often enough to enter the reckoning too, and Weston Court has been running respectably in similar company without quite getting his head in front. By contrast, plenty of the others need a revival, with Judge Frank better than recent bare form if you want a bigger-priced angle. Not a strong race in absolute terms, but there is a fairly solid shape to it and consistency may count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Knightmare – 5/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Kavanagh | Trainer: David Evans | Form: 325222 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 49
It’s hard to get away from Knightmare in a race like this. He’s been banging on the door, the recent form figures are rock-solid for the grade, and a mark of 64 gives him every chance of bossing a classified of this nature. There is always a slight concern with one who keeps finding a way to finish second, but this is not a deep contest and his consistency stands out a mile. Ryan Kavanagh knows the horse now and David Evans places these types shrewdly. At 5/4 he is no hidden gem, but sometimes the obvious answer is the right one and he sets the standard here. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. A Rose Adaay – 17/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Ben Ffrench Davis | Trainer: Grace Harris | Form: 6-5353 | Rating: 57 | Topspeed: 45
A Rose Adaay makes more each-way appeal than some of the shorter ones because she’s been holding her form together and keeps putting herself in the argument. Those last three efforts suggest she’s running to a reliable level in modest races, and while she lacks the class edge of Knightmare on ratings, she doesn’t need much more to hit the frame again. Grace Harris’s mare isn’t obviously ahead of the assessor, but in a race where several rivals arrive badly out of sorts, that matters less than usual. The 17/2 on offer looks fair for a mare with repeatable recent form and a decent enough draw in six. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Knightmare is the solid win play and the one with the fewest questions to answer in a weak Class 6. For an each-way punt, A Rose Adaay looks a sensible option given her dependable recent profile and bigger price. Prince Ali is the obvious danger after last-time-out success, while Judge Frank could outrun his odds if bouncing back to anything like his old level.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Rose Adaay | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Fighting Queen | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Fitzmaurice | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Judge Frank | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Knightmare | 5/4 | 6/5 | 6/5 | 6/5 | 6/5 | 5/4 (Bet365) |
| Lady Margret | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Prince Ali | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Star Of Atlantis | 8/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Strong Man Tom | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Weston Court | 13/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
20:11 – Sophie Busson Memorial Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 7.8) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a proper sharp 5f handicap rather than a weak Class 6 crawl, with several arriving in form and not much margin for error. Level Up has been knocking loudly on the door with back-to-back seconds and sets the standard on consistency, but he is short enough in a race where a few others have solid claims. So Smart comes here off a win, carries less weight than the market leader and has the sort of low draw that can be useful in a small-field sprint around Chepstow. Savannah Smiles is another obvious player after a string of good efforts, while Trafalger has enough back form to get involved if bouncing back from a reappearance. Tricky enough for punters, but not impossible if you trust the recent sprint form.
Top Selections
1. So Smart – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Kavanagh | Trainer: Grace Harris | Form: 533431 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 69
So Smart makes plenty of appeal in a race where recent sharpness could count for plenty. He got his head back in front last time and that effort fitted neatly with a string of solid runs beforehand, so this is no fluke candidate coming in off one good day. A mark of 80 asks a question, but he carries only 128 and his figures suggest he is right in the mix on both class and speed. Grace Harris also saddles Savannah Smiles, but this one looks the yard’s more interesting option on balance. At 7/2, he is not a giveaway, but he still makes most appeal as the one likeliest to get the job done.
Bet: WIN
2. Savannah Smiles – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Vigors | Trainer: Grace Harris | Form: 762312 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 63
Savannah Smiles is the each-way angle in a 7-runner race because she has become admirably reliable in this grade. Her recent form figures tell the story: she has been running her race time after time, including a win and a near miss on her last two starts. From a mark of 75, she does not need to improve a great deal to make the frame again, and in a race where one or two are slightly more up and down, that dependability counts. The widest draw is not ideal over 5f, but she has enough early pace to overcome it if breaking cleanly. Available at 9/2, she looks a sensible each-way punt rather than an adventurous one.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
So Smart is the win play after that latest success, with his light weight and current wellbeing tipping the scales. Savannah Smiles is the each-way alternative in a race where consistency should be rewarded, especially with three places on offer. Level Up is the obvious danger and hard to leave out of calculations, while Trafalger is the one who could outrun his price if sharper for his comeback.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalger | 11/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Savannah Smiles | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Level Up | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| So Smart | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Son Of Astar | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Sundiata Keita | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| River Edge | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
20:46 – Weir Mechanical Solutions Handicap
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 6 | Going: 7.8) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a modest enough Class 6 in truth, but it’s not devoid of interest. Midnight Media arrives off the back of a breakthrough win and is the obvious one to beat now stepping into older company with just 9st 6lb on his back. The question is whether he’s a good thing at a short price in a race where a few exposed types are at least capable of running to a similar level. Crimson Road has the inside draw and shaped better than the bare result last time, while Fozzy Osbourne comes here after a solid placed effort and looks the one most likely to give the favourite something to think about. City Escape is another old hand who could nick a place, but this feels more tricky than strong.
Top Selections
1. Midnight Media – 11/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Kavanagh | Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick | Form: 594921 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 41
He’s hardly bombproof, but Midnight Media makes the most appeal. That latest win was his first real sign that things are clicking, and in a race full of exposed handicappers he’s the one with a bit more upside as a 3yo. An official mark of 64 does not look harsh if that success has brought him forward again, and the 1m2f trip clearly suits. Ryan Kavanagh keeps the partnership intact, which is no bad thing, and from stall 6 he should get a fair run at it. At 11/8 he isn’t a giveaway, but he is the one with the fewest questions to answer. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Fozzy Osbourne – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Joe Leavy | Trainer: Grace Harris | Form: 9563 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 53
Fozzy Osbourne looks the sensible each-way angle in a race where plenty have had their chances. He took a step in the right direction when third last time, and that effort suggested this mark of 63 is workable if he can back it up. The topspeed figure of 53 puts him right in the mix at this level, and while the wide draw in 9 is not ideal, this is not a deep contest where everything has to drop perfectly. Grace Harris does well enough with these types, and Joe Leavy should be able to ride him positively or slot in if they go hard early. Around 9/2, he looks the value alternative to the favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Midnight Media is the win play because he’s the only one arriving with the look of a progressive sort in a very ordinary handicap. For an each-way punt, Fozzy Osbourne makes more appeal than the other exposed rivals after his latest third. Crimson Road is the obvious danger from stall 1, while City Escape could also sneak into the frame if the race falls his way.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Road | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Fozzy Osbourne | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Tiger Beetle | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Midnight Media | 11/8 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| City Escape | 8/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Prophet Squeeze | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| All About George | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Time For Action | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
Chepstow Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darvel | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
| Dapper Gee Gee | 5 | 2 | 40% | 80% |
| Spirit Of The Bay | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 50% |
| Sioux Warrior | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Judge Frank | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Hogan | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 38.46% |
| Ryan Kavanagh | 17 | 3 | 17.65% | 29.41% |
| Jack Doughty | 44 | 7 | 15.91% | 29.55% |
| Taylor Fisher | 63 | 10 | 15.87% | 36.51% |
| Joe Leavy | 57 | 9 | 15.79% | 35.09% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Chepstow:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Mark Prescott Bt | 24 | 8 | 33.33% | 50% |
| James Owen | 24 | 7 | 29.17% | 41.67% |
| William Muir & Chris Grassick | 23 | 5 | 21.74% | 43.48% |
| Eve Johnson Houghton | 204 | 41 | 20.1% | 44.12% |
| Christopher Mason | 190 | 27 | 14.21% | 33.68% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Chepstow racing tips for Friday 24th July 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Chepstow today?
The first race at Chepstow on Friday 24th July 2026 goes off at 17:18, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Chepstow today?
The going at Chepstow is reported as 7.8) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick).
How many races are at Chepstow today?
There are 7 races on the card at Chepstow today, running from 17:18 through to 20:46.
Gamble Responsibly ⚠️
Bet only what you can afford to lose. Set deposit limits, never chase losses, and take regular breaks. Gambling should be entertainment, not income.
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