Our Chepstow racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Tuesday 18th August 2026. The action gets underway at 14:15 and runs through to 17:00, with going reported as 7.8) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Bobby Dassler boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Joanna Mason has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 8 rides, Ralph Beckett’s yard sends out runners with a 30.61% 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 | 14 | 7 | 50% | 85.71% |
| The Brigadier | punterslounge.com | 14 | 6 | 42.86% | 78.57% |
| Moorestyle | Daily Star Sunday | 12 | 5 | 41.67% | 66.67% |
| Newsboy | Daily Mirror | 12 | 4 | 33.33% | 83.33% |
| Spotlight | Racing Post | 16 | 5 | 31.25% | 56.25% |
14:15 – Community Engagement Programme Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | Class 6 | Going: 7.8) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This is hardly a deep contest with only two set to go to post, and the market has already made up its mind. Hope Rising arrives seeking the hat-trick after back-to-back wins and simply brings a much stronger profile than Sneaky Blinder, who has been knocking around in ordinary handicaps without really threatening to progress. The ratings tell the same story, with Hope Rising on 85 against Sneaky Blinder’s 69, and there is a clear edge on topspeed figures too. In truth, this does not look much of a puzzle unless the favourite underperforms badly. Tactics could matter in such a small field, but over 1m4f the class angle should be enough to settle it.
Top Selections
1. Hope Rising – 1/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Rob Hornby | Trainer: Jamie Snowden | Form: 60/411 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 64
Hope Rising is impossible to get away from in a race of this shape. He has won his last two, his recent form figures read 411, and he now drops into a match on the Flat with a sizeable edge on official ratings. The 85 mark leaves Sneaky Blinder with plenty to find, while the 64 topspeed figure underlines that the favourite has already run to a level the rival has struggled to match. Rob Hornby is a solid booking and Jamie Snowden’s runner looks the one with a bit of momentum behind him. At 1/6 he is no great bargain, but he is still very hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Hope Rising is the win bet and the obvious anchor for multiples if you are playing the card that way. In a two-runner race there is no each-way angle whatsoever, and Sneaky Blinder only comes into it if the favourite fails to run his race. This looks a straightforward case of backing the classier, progressive horse.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Rising | 1/6 | 1/6 | 1/6 | 1/6 | 1/6 | 1/6 (Bet365) |
| Sneaky Blinder | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Steve Mullington | Hope Rising |
| bettinggods.com | Hope Rising |
14:45 – Trade Centre Group Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: 7.8) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a tidy little 2yo fillies’ maiden rather than an especially deep one, and the market has probably latched onto the right pair. Soeur De Flash brings the best Topspeed figure in the field and shaped with promise when third on debut, while Delighfully Hot has the benefit of experience after going 9-2-2 in three starts and sets the standard on official figures. Behind them, Rogue Dakota, Sioux Moon and Kokumi all showed enough first time out to suggest there is more to come, so it is not a gimme for the principals. Over this sharp 5f on quick ground, early pace and professionalism will matter plenty, and that slightly favours those who have already learned the job.
Top Selections
1. Delighfully Hot – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 922 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 50
She is the solid one in the line-up and, in a race where several rivals are learning on the job, that counts for plenty. Delighfully Hot has already shown a reliable level of form in three starts, finishing runner-up on her last two outings, and her mark of 87 is comfortably the best on offer here. Drawn in stall 1, she should be able to bag a handy position, and Billy Loughnane is the sort you want on a straightforward, speedy filly around a track like this. At 9/4 she is not a giveaway, but she has the strongest established claims and looks the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Sioux Moon – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Marquand | Trainer: Charlie Fellowes | Form: 3 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 47
For an each-way play, Sioux Moon makes more appeal than some of the other once-raced fillies because her debut third already gives her a workable platform and there should be improvement to come. A Topspeed of 47 is perfectly respectable in this company, and having Tom Marquand booked suggests connections mean business. She does not have the flashy numbers of Soeur De Flash, but she may not need to if she takes the expected step forward from run one to run two. Available at 15/2, she looks the value each-way angle in an eight-runner field where a place return is very much in range. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Delighfully Hot is the win bet because she brings the strongest, most dependable form into the race and sets the bar on ratings. For an each-way punt, Sioux Moon appeals at the prices as an unexposed filly likely to improve from her debut third. The obvious danger is Soeur De Flash, whose debut effort and Topspeed figure make her hard to dismiss if progressing as expected.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delighfully Hot | 9/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 15/8 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Happy Enough | 28/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Impulsive Spirit | 25/1 | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Kokumi | 11/1 | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Marzad | 100/1 | 90/1 | 90/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Rogue Dakota | 11/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
| Sioux Moon | 15/2 | 6/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Soeur De Flash | 6/5 | 6/5 | 9/4 | 1/1 | 6/5 | 9/4 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Mercury | Delighfully Hot |
| Stephen Darbyshire | Delighfully Hot |
| Glendale | Soeur De Flash |
15:15 – Bailey Family Investments / EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 3 | Going: 7.8) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a compact but quite informative 2yo maiden, with Grove Street bringing the clearest piece of form after finishing second on debut and setting the standard on a mark of 82. He is the obvious one, but not necessarily a certainty in a six-runner field where unexposed types can make a mockery of the market. Avionics has had three goes and has shown enough to suggest he can be competitive again, while Talamon is the interesting newcomer from a yard that knows how to ready one first time. La Bassette also has scope to leave a modest debut behind. In truth, the favourite has the strongest credentials, but this is not a deep race and that makes it a tactical little puzzle rather than a penalty kick.
Top Selections
1. Grove Street – 8/13 with Bet365
Jockey: Joe Leavy | Trainer: Brian Meehan | Form: 2 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 44
Grove Street sets the bar here and, in a race lacking depth, that debut second may well be enough. A mark of 82 is the best on offer in this field and the bare form already puts him ahead of rivals such as Avionics and La Bassette. He is drawn low in stall 1, which should help if this turns tactical, and Meehan’s juveniles can sharpen up plenty from first to second start. At around 8/13 he is hardly a hidden gem, but sometimes the obvious answer is the right one. He holds strong claims of getting off the mark.
Bet: WIN
2. Talamon – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: George Boughey | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
Talamon is the one who appeals as the value alternative. You are taking plenty on trust with a debutant over 7f, but Boughey is not a trainer to dismiss in this sort of race and Billy Loughnane is an eye-catching booking. In a maiden where only one runner has posted notably solid form, the market may not need to be wrong by much for a newcomer like this to get heavily involved. The 9/2 on offer looks fair rather than extravagant, yet in a six-runner contest with only two places it still makes him the most interesting each-way punt against the favourite.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Grove Street is the percentage call and the win bet makes obvious appeal given he already has the strongest form on the board. For those looking beyond the favourite, Talamon is the each-way option at a workable price in a race where the exposed opposition do not set an intimidating standard. Avionics is the main danger if building on his rating of 81.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avionics | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Grove Street | 8/13 | 4/7 | 8/13 | 4/7 | 8/13 | 8/13 (Bet365) |
| Highland Frost | 33/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Talamon | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| La Bassette | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Sam Hardy | Avionics |
15:50 – Trade Centre Wales Handicap (Chepstow Mile Series Qualifier)
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: 7.8) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary Chepstow mile handicap, but that does not make it easy. Several arrive with bits and pieces of form that give them a squeak, and a strong pace would not surprise with Ajrad, Scarfo and Bobby Dassler all used to getting involved in the rough and tumble of these low-grade events. Look Back Smiling heads the market after shaping better than the bare result more than once this season, while Law Of Design is the classiest on official figures but is proving expensive to follow. Rating has been holding his form well in similar races, and Risen Again suddenly looks interesting after a much better latest effort. It is not a deep contest, but it is a proper punter’s puzzle rather than a penalty kick.
Top Selections
1. Rating – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Grace Harris | Form: 315535 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 60
Rating makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many arrive with reliable current form. He has been knocking on the door without quite getting his head back in front, but those recent placed efforts read well enough for a Class 6 of this nature and he does not look badly treated off 77. The draw in stall 2 should suit a horse who can hold a handy position around here, and Rossa Ryan is the sort of booking that catches the eye in this grade. At 5/1, he looks a solid win play against rivals who have either become hard to trust or need to bounce back. Bet: WIN
2. Risen Again – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: William Carson | Trainer: John & Rhys Flint | Form: -00662 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 67
Risen Again is the each-way angle because his latest second suggested he is finally coming to the boil. That was a clear step back in the right direction after a string of lesser efforts, and the Topspeed figure of 67 says he has the raw pace to be a real factor if building on it. Stall 1 is no bad place to be at this track over a mile, especially if Carson can keep things simple and hold a position from the gates. He is not bombproof, but in a race full of exposed types, he looks one of the more plausible improvers and 5/1 is fair enough for an each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Rating is the percentage call and gets the vote for the win bet, chiefly because he brings the most dependable recent profile into a modest race. Risen Again is the each-way alternative after a more encouraging latest run and has the draw to get involved again. Look Back Smiling is the obvious danger if reproducing his better efforts, while Law Of Design is talented enough but comes with risks.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law Of Design | 10/3 | 3/1 | 6/1 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Look Back Smiling | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Counting Cards | 28/1 | 22/1 | 14/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Rating | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Risen Again | 5/1 | 5/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Bobby Dassler | 22/1 | 20/1 | 14/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Ajrad | 7/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Scarfo | 17/2 | 17/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Chris Wright | Bobby Dassler |
| Ian Gaughran | Rating |
16:25 – Trade Centre UK Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 5 | Going: 7.8) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This is a tight little 7f handicap for 3yos plus the older Too Much Trevor, and it looks a proper tactical affair rather than a deep race. Rogue Exile arrives with obvious upside after winning one of his first two starts and is the one the market has latched onto, while Von Trotter and Honky Tonk Girl come here off recent wins and bring solid handicap form to the table. Espona Bay is another in form, though this is a sharper contest than some he has been contesting. Evie Ross has become a bit frustrating but has the inside draw and a mark that keeps her involved. It is not the strongest Class 5 you will see, but it is a slightly tricky puzzle because several arrive in form and there is not much between them on official figures.
Top Selections
1. Rogue Exile – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Davies | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 21 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 57
He is the one open to the most improvement and that counts for plenty in a race like this. A two-run profile of 21 suggests he learned quickly, and a 77 mark could easily underestimate him if that latest win was the start of a progressive spell. James Owen does well with these types and Harry Davies is more than capable of delivering him late if this turns tactical. The bare topspeed figure is not flashy, but lightly raced horses can leap forward fast at this stage of the season. At 9/4 he is no giveaway, but he is still the one I would want on side. End with the upside rather than the exposed profiles of some rivals.
Bet: WIN
2. Honky Tonk Girl – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Oliver Cole | Form: 59431 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed: 72
For an each-way play, she makes plenty of appeal in a seven-runner race with three places on offer. That latest win suggested she is beginning to put things together, and a topspeed figure of 72 says she has the raw pace for this test. Billy Loughnane is an eye-catching booking and from a wide draw in 7 he should still be able to get her into a handy rhythm. She does not have the sexy profile of Rogue Exile, but she is less exposed than some and arrives on an upward curve. Available at 7/2, she looks the sensible each-way punt if the favourite proves a shade too good.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Rogue Exile is the win bet because he looks the most progressive horse in the line-up and may still be ahead of the assessor. Honky Tonk Girl is the each-way option with three places available, thanks to her recent win and solid speed figure. The obvious dangers are Von Trotter, who is well treated off 81 after scoring last time, and Espona Bay, another who comes here in good heart.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evie Ross | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Rogue Exile | 9/4 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Espona Bay | 6/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Name The Day | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Von Trotter | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Honky Tonk Girl | 7/2 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Too Much Trevor | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Luke Tucker | Rogue Exile |
| West Country | Too Much Trevor |
17:00 – Saxon Automobiles Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: 7.8) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This is a typically tight Chepstow sprint for the grade, with plenty arriving in decent heart and not much room for error over 6f. Arnaz is the obvious starting point after getting back on the scoresheet last time and the market has latched on accordingly, but he is not facing a weak bunch. Calafrio is another last-time-out winner and still looks fairly treated for George Baker, while Benavente and Some Nightmare are solid old handicappers capable of making this honest from good draws. Connie’s Rose has been knocking on the door without quite getting the job done, and Savannah Smiles is another with enough recent form to get involved. It is not a deep race in quality terms, but it is a tricky little handicap where position and timing will matter plenty.
Top Selections
1. Arnaz – 9/4 with Betfair
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Mark Loughnane | Form: 078781 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 50
Arnaz is hard to get away from after snapping a modest spell with a win last time, and that success makes plenty of sense in the context of this race. He is 8lb well in at the weights against several exposed older sprinters, and while his overall profile is hardly bombproof, this is still a Class 6 where a well-treated winner can quickly dominate the conversation. Billy Loughnane is an eye-catching booking and the pair could get a good tow into the race from stall 8 before striking late. At 9/4 he is no giveaway, but he still looks the most likely winner if repeating that latest effort. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Calafrio – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Benoit De La Sayette | Trainer: George Baker | Form: 915-51 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 56
Calafrio appeals as the each-way alternative because his recent record suggests he has turned a corner again. He followed a break with a fair enough run and then took a step forward to win last time, so there is every chance he remains on the upgrade despite being a 5yo in a low-grade sprint. A mark of 70 does not look harsh if that revival is genuine, and he does not need to find much more to hit the frame in a race full of runners who are either exposed or a touch inconsistent. The 7/2 is not huge for an each-way play, but in a 10-runner race with three places he still makes plenty of appeal. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Arnaz is the win play after last time’s breakthrough and still looks ahead of the assessor despite the market support. Calafrio is the saver and the each-way punt, given his latest win suggested there is more to come. Benavente, from stall 1, and the reliable Some Nightmare look the main dangers if the principals underperform.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah Smiles | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Le Beau Garcon | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Zoulu Warrior | 22/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Calafrio | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Benavente | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Vape | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Arnaz | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Betfair) |
| Marisitta | 17/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Some Nightmare | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Spotlight | Arnaz |
| On The Nose | Arnaz |
| Templegate | Arnaz |
| Rockavon | Calafrio |
| sportinglife.com | Some Nightmare |
| talkSPORT 2 | Vape |
Chepstow Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Dassler | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Ajrad | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 63.64% |
| Some Nightmare | 26 | 6 | 23.08% | 42.31% |
| Connie’s Rose | 34 | 7 | 20.59% | 61.76% |
| Vape | 15 | 3 | 20% | 40% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joanna Mason | 8 | 2 | 25% | 50% |
| Rossa Ryan | 202 | 43 | 21.29% | 44.06% |
| Ashley Lewis | 25 | 5 | 20% | 48% |
| Billy Loughnane | 58 | 11 | 18.97% | 34.48% |
| Charlie Tucker | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 45.45% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Chepstow:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Beckett | 49 | 15 | 30.61% | 51.02% |
| James Owen | 26 | 7 | 26.92% | 46.15% |
| George Boughey | 31 | 8 | 25.81% | 51.61% |
| Andrew Balding | 63 | 14 | 22.22% | 42.86% |
| Heather Main | 33 | 7 | 21.21% | 39.39% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Chepstow racing tips for Tuesday 18th 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 Tuesday 18th August 2026 goes off at 14:15, with 6 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 6 races on the card at Chepstow today, running from 14:15 through to 17:00.
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