Our Chepstow racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Thursday 6th August 2026. The action gets underway at 17:20 and runs through to 20:15, with going reported as 7.9) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Spirit Of The Bay boasts a 42.86% strike rate from 7 runs at the track, Ray Dawson has been in fine form here with 13 wins from 62 rides, Ralph Beckett’s yard sends out runners with a 29.17% 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 | 13 | 4 | 30.77% | 61.54% |
| Mirror Online | Mirror Online | 10 | 3 | 30% | 40% |
17:20 – Wasdell Group Supports Chepstow Centenary Celebrations Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | Class 5 | Going: 7.9) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This is a compact little handicap but not an easy one to call, with the older battalion taking on a trio of 3yo improvers. Double Red and Oasis Sunrise set a fair standard on recent form and both arrive looking ready to strike, while Curran comes here off a win and clearly can’t be dismissed despite a slightly mixed profile. The younger legs are interesting, particularly Virtue Diligence, who gets weight and shaped as though this trip would suit when fourth last time. In a seven-runner race, tactics could be crucial, especially around Chepstow, and there may not be much margin for error if they dawdle. It looks a competitive Class 5 rather than a deep one, and a well-treated improver may have the edge.
Top Selections
1. Virtue Diligence – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Davies | Trainer: Amanda Perrett | Form: 9-834 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 61
Virtue Diligence is the one who makes most appeal because he still looks to have a bit of untapped mileage over this sort of trip. His recent form figures don’t scream certainty, but that latest fourth suggested he is edging towards a winning mark and this 3yo gets in here on just 129lb against older rivals. Amanda Perrett’s runners often improve with racing and Harry Davies is a positive booking in a race where positioning will matter. At 4/1 with Bet365, he makes plenty of sense as the one open to most progress and he may just have a little more upside than the exposed principals. Bet: WIN
2. Double Red – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Rob Hornby | Trainer: Henry Candy | Form: -18442 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 63
Double Red is becoming expensive to follow, but he’s also knocking on the door and another honest effort looks very likely. His last two runs, both seconds, say he’s holding his form well, and Henry Candy’s 5yo has the profile of a horse who should again be thereabouts if getting a sensible pace to aim at. He carries top weight but does at least bring solid, dependable handicap form into a race where a few rivals still have questions to answer. Rob Hornby is a good fit for this type and, in a seven-runner contest paying three places, 7/2 with Bet365 gives him enough appeal as a straightforward each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Virtue Diligence is the win play on the basis that he’s the most likely improver in the line-up and may find a bit extra for this test. Double Red is the safer each-way option given his recent consistency and proven level. Oasis Sunrise is the obvious danger after a string of solid runs, while Curran has to be respected after winning last time.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Red | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Curran | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 9/2 | 9/2 (William Hill) |
| Polemon | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Oasis Sunrise | 7/2 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Aravalli | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Virtue Diligence | 4/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Cosmo Brown | 9/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Chris Wright | Double Red |
17:55 – Reecer Group Supports Chepstow Centenary Celebrations Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: 7.9) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This is only a four-runner novice, but it is not completely straightforward because the market has to weigh solid experience against the unknown quantity of a couple of newcomers. Downonmainstreet sets the standard on what we have seen, with an 85 rating after just two starts and clear scope to improve again over this sharp 5f. Calef is exposed by comparison, having had several chances already, and looks vulnerable if the favourite takes the expected step forward. Rogue Dakota is the interesting one on debut for Archie Watson, a yard well capable of readying a juvenile first time, while Marzad is the bigger-priced newcomer. In a race lacking depth, professionalism and latent improvement should decide it.
Top Selections
1. Downonmainstreet – 11/10 with Bet365
Jockey: David Egan | Trainer: Michael Bell | Form: 73 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 49
Downonmainstreet is the one with the most persuasive profile. She showed ability first time up when seventh and stepped forward nicely to finish third on her latest outing, which is exactly the sort of progression you want to see from a two-year-old filly in a race like this. That official mark of 85 gives her a clear edge on published figures and, in a field of only four, experience can count for plenty when the tempo lifts. David Egan is a positive booking and Michael Bell’s youngsters often improve with racing. At 11/10, she is hardly hiding, but she still looks the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy: Keep it simple in a race this small: Downonmainstreet is the win bet and the only play. Rogue Dakota is the obvious danger on debut for Archie Watson, while Calef has enough form to nick a place but looks opposable for win purposes after five defeats. No each-way angle here with just four runners.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calef | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Downonmainstreet | 11/10 | 10/11 | 1/1 | 10/11 | 11/10 | 11/10 (Bet365) |
| Marzad | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Rogue Dakota | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Moorestyle | Downonmainstreet |
18:30 – Dunraven Windows Supports Chepstow Centenary Celebrations Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: 7.9) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a sharp little 5f handicap rather than a deep one, but it is still competitive enough with several arriving in decent nick. Rogue Bullet heads the market after a solid run of form and is clearly respected, while Moe’s Legacy brings the best recent Topspeed figure and has been knocking hard on the door. Control Room is interesting as a lightly-raced 3yo getting in on just 8st, and Over Spiced has the profile of one who keeps threatening to win one of these. Level Up arrives off a success but is up against younger legs now. In a small field at Chepstow, early pace and track position matter plenty, so this could be decided by who grabs the rail and who handles the speed burn-up best.
Top Selections
1. Moe’s Legacy
Jockey: David Egan | Trainer: Ronald Harris | Form: 374252 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 80
Moe’s Legacy is the one I want on side. He is still a maiden on the figures in front of us, which is the obvious niggle, but there is no getting away from how solid his recent form is in this grade. That latest second suggested another win is there to be had, and his Topspeed mark of 80 is the best in the field. Drawn 1, he should be able to bag a handy position on a track where that can be a major edge over the minimum trip. David Egan is a positive booking for a horse who often needs delivering at exactly the right moment. If he breaks on terms, he holds strong claims.
Bet: WIN
2. Control Room – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Seamus Cronin | Trainer: Grace Harris | Form: 21-232 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 77
Control Room makes plenty of each-way appeal at 13/2 with Bet365. He is a 3yo taking on older sprinters, but that can be a positive in midsummer handicaps and his profile is that of a progressive sort still finding his level. The form figures are admirably consistent, and that latest second says he is right there physically and mentally. Carrying just 8st, he gets a nice weight pull from the principals and has already shown enough pace to cope with a well-run 5f. Grace Harris has him in good order, and in a seven-runner race with three places on offer, he looks the value option to hit the frame and possibly do better.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Moe’s Legacy is the win play thanks to his strong recent efforts, best Topspeed figure and the handy inside draw. Control Room is the each-way punt at 13/2, with his low weight and reliable profile making plenty of sense in a seven-runner sprint. Rogue Bullet is the obvious danger, while Over Spiced is another who would not shock if the race falls right.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue Bullet | 5/2 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 7/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Solar Edge | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Alkuwarrior | 11/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Over Spiced | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Level Up | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Control Room | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| West Country | Moe’s Legacy |
19:05 – Happy Birthday Colin Spencer Handicap (Chepstow Mile Series Qualifier)
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: 7.9) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
A tight little 7-runner mile handicap and it looks the sort of race where the weights and the pace setup could matter more than flashy profiles. Serenity Blue and Revelance head the market on paper, but neither arrives with an especially bombproof recent run behind them, which makes this a bit more of a puzzle than the betting may suggest. Windbreaker is the interesting one, getting plenty of weight as the only 3yo in the field for William Haggas, while Talis Evolvere is dangerously well treated if rediscovering old spark off a mark of 92. Lower down, Auburn Avenue and Spirit Of The Bay come here on the back of wins but both are up in class. It is not a deep Class 4, but it is a competitive one.
Top Selections
1. Windbreaker – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Davies | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: 3-3426 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 66
Windbreaker makes most appeal because he brings the right blend of consistency and upside. His form figures this season suggest he has been holding his level well, and as a 3yo taking on older handicappers he does at least come in with just 8st 12lb on his back. That can make a real difference around a sharp mile at Chepstow, especially on quick ground. The latest sixth was a small backward step, but it does not look a run to overreact to, and Haggas-trained improvers are always worth a second look in races like this. At 7/2, he looks the percentage call in a race where several of the older horses have questions to answer. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Talis Evolvere – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Seamus Cronin | Trainer: Richard Hannon | Form: 808276 | Rating: 92 | Topspeed: 79
This one is not straightforward, but Talis Evolvere is the each-way value in a race lacking solid alternatives. He is the top-rated horse in the field and also owns the best Topspeed figure, which immediately makes him interesting in a small-field handicap on fast ground. Recent form is mixed, no argument there, but he was not disgraced when second two starts ago and this mark gives him every chance if things fall right. Richard Hannon’s 6yo has enough class to figure at this level, and in a seven-runner race where only a few can be trusted, 11/2 is fair compensation for the risk. He is the one to side with if you want an each-way punt against the more fashionable names. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Windbreaker is the win play thanks to his low weight, solid profile and scope to do better against older rivals. Talis Evolvere is the each-way alternative at a workable price, especially with his rating and speed figures giving him a clear chance if he puts it together. Serenity Blue and Revelance are obvious dangers, but neither looks bombproof enough to take short odds.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talis Evolvere | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Serenity Blue | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Revelance | 7/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Nakaaha | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Auburn Avenue | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Spirit Of The Bay | 17/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Windbreaker | 7/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| talkSPORT 2 | Spirit Of The Bay |
19:40 – LSL Racing Supports Chepstow Centenary Celebrations Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 5 | Going: 7.9) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a compact but quite competitive 3yo handicap rather than a penalty kick for the favourite. Clementines Star arrives off the back of a breakthrough win and is the obvious one to beat if building on that, while Jackabi also comes here on the upgrade after getting off the mark last time. Grand Vista is interesting from the inside stall with a feather weight, and Espona Bay has enough pace figures to suggest he can get involved if this turns into a proper test at the trip. Sydney Rock is harder to trust after a few disappointing efforts, despite still being relatively lightly raced. In a seven-runner race where tactical positioning could matter plenty, it feels a tricky little puzzle rather than a strong piece of form.
Top Selections
1. Clementines Star – 15/8 with Bet365
Jockey: William Carver | Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler | Form: 33-321 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed: 51
There has been a win coming for Clementines Star for a while and the recent form figures back that up perfectly. She had been knocking on the door before finally getting the job done last time, and a mark of 79 does not look beyond her at all if there is still a bit more progress to come. The Kublers are very capable with this type, and William Carver should have plenty of options from stall 4 in a small field. At 15/8 she is not a hidden gem, but she is the one with the most persuasive profile and looks the solid option in a race where some rivals still have questions to answer.
Bet: WIN
2. Grand Vista – 11/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Lewis Edmunds | Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick | Form: -50383 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 77
Grand Vista makes plenty of each-way appeal in this seven-runner setup. He is not obviously ahead of the assessor, but he does get in here with just 121 and his Topspeed figure of 77 is the best in the line-up, which immediately gives him a squeak if things fall right. The draw in stall 1 could also be a plus around here if Lewis Edmunds can hold a handy position and make that low weight count late on. His recent third suggests he is at least holding his form, and at 11/2 he looks a fair bit more interesting than some of the shorter alternatives for punters wanting a bit of value.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Clementines Star is the straightforward win play after finally converting consistent form into a success last time. For an each-way punt, Grand Vista makes more appeal than most at the prices thanks to the low weight, strong Topspeed figure and useful inside draw. Jackabi is the obvious danger after his latest win, while Espona Bay is not one to dismiss if the race is run to suit.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Rock | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Clementines Star | 15/8 | 6/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Jackabi | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Espona Bay | 7/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Sup Of Red | 10/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Grand Vista | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Fullstop | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Lambourn | Clementines Star |
20:15 – Chepstow Plant International Supports Chepstow Centenary Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: 7.9) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This is only a four-runner affair but it is not quite the penalty kick the market might suggest. Hallandale Beach and Red Snapper arrive off the back of wins and dominate the betting, while Eightthreeone and Pull The Rug are not hopeless if the principals underperform. Red Snapper has the highest rating in the field and comes here getting weight from Hallandale Beach despite that edge, which immediately makes this interesting. Hallandale Beach looked to be getting his act together last time and has the right profile for a small-field sprint, but Red Snapper’s recent consistency and lighter burden make him hard to ignore. In a race lacking depth, tactical positioning and who handles this quick 6f best should decide it.
Top Selections
1. Red Snapper – 7/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Charlie Tucker | Trainer: Kathy Turner | Form: 262771 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 71
Red Snapper gets the vote because he brings the best mark to the table and does not have to carry the biggest weight, which is a fair edge in a race this tight. That latest win came after a string of solid efforts, so the form figures suggest a colt who has been knocking on the door rather than one who simply popped up out of nowhere. In a four-runner sprint, a reliable type with recent winning form is often the safest play, and the 7/4 on offer looks perfectly fair. Hallandale Beach is the obvious threat, but Red Snapper is the one with slightly fewer questions to answer. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a race of this size: Red Snapper is the win bet. There is no each-way angle worth forcing with only four runners and one place on offer. Hallandale Beach is the clear danger after his last-time-out success, while Eightthreeone looks the one most likely to pick up the pieces if the front two fail to fire.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallandale Beach | 11/8 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 5/4 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| Pull The Rug | 6/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Eightthreeone | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Red Snapper | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 8/5 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Duke | Hallandale Beach |
Chepstow Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Of The Bay | 7 | 3 | 42.86% | 57.14% |
| Level Up | 8 | 2 | 25% | 50% |
| Oasis Sunrise | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| Over Spiced | 7 | 1 | 14.29% | 28.57% |
| Red Snapper | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Dawson | 62 | 13 | 20.97% | 41.94% |
| Christian Howarth | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
| Harry Davies | 36 | 7 | 19.44% | 47.22% |
| David Egan | 39 | 7 | 17.95% | 51.28% |
| Taylor Fisher | 65 | 11 | 16.92% | 36.92% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Chepstow:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Beckett | 48 | 14 | 29.17% | 50% |
| David O’Meara | 28 | 8 | 28.57% | 53.57% |
| James Owen | 25 | 7 | 28% | 44% |
| Oliver Cole | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| William Haggas | 39 | 9 | 23.08% | 56.41% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Chepstow racing tips for Thursday 6th August 2026. We’ve covered all 6 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 Thursday 6th August 2026 goes off at 17:20, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Chepstow today?
The going at Chepstow is reported as 7.9) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick).
How many races are at Chepstow today?
There are 6 races on the card at Chepstow today, running from 17:20 through to 20:15.
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