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Chepstow — Key moments and winners from yesterday
The Chepstow card ran on Good to Soft (Good in places; 5.7) and produced a string of decisive performances. Divine Diva (Dan Skelton/Harry Skelton) and Harbour Light (Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies/Sam Twiston-Davies) both produced authoritative finishes in their respective hurdles, while Masked Blagny impressed on the National Hunt Flat to round off the day. Ugo Bingo overcame being dropped to last mid-race to lead approaching the last and win readily in the Daily Extra Place Handicap. There were a few non-runners and withdrawals on the card — Deauville Lady judged unsuited by connections, Pipers Cross withdrawn on a self-certificate, Service Minimum declared in season, Oakley withdrawn with an abscess, Norn Iron ruled out for ground, and Ooh Betty a non-runner — and a couple of riders/horses failed to complete their races (notably Poet’s Muse who fell at the first).
Name: latest winners
| # | Time | Race | Winner | Odds | Trainer / Jockey | Margin / Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13:27 | DragonBet / EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle | Divine Diva | 7/1 | Dan Skelton / Harry Skelton | 3¾ lengths (headed last, ran on) |
| 2 | 14:02 | DragonBet Daily Extra Place Handicap Hurdle | Ugo Bingo | 6/4 | Joe Tizzard / Brendan Powell | 5 lengths (led approaching last, readily) |
| 3 | 14:37 | DragonBet / EBF NH Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) | Mwabani | 2/1 | Jane Williams / Ciaran Gethings | 4¾ lengths (made virtually all) |
| 4 | 15:12 | DragonBet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle | Harbour Light | 2/1 | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies / Sam Twiston-Davies | 2 lengths (led near finish) |
| 5 | 15:47 | DragonBet Cefnogi Rasio Ceffylau Cymreig Handicap Hurdle | Matty’s Getaway | 9/2 | Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls / Ciaran Gethings | 9½ lengths (clear, easily) |
| 6 | 16:22 | DragonBet Born In Wales Seniors’ Handicap Hurdle | Gower Prince | 5/2 | Jonjo & A J O’Neill / Benjamin Macey | Neck (hung left but kept on) |
| 7 | 16:57 | Wasdell Group Open National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 1 Elimination) | Masked Blagny | 13/2 | Stuart Edmunds / Charlie Hammond | 1½ lengths (kept on well) |
Additional notes
There were a number of pulled-up efforts during the meeting (Bath Taverness, Midnight Doyen, My Boy Beasty, Makinbecon, Lady Blackmore, Jalisco Star, Getuptheyard) and one fall (Poet’s Muse at the first). Connections made sensible interventions with a handful of non-runners for welfare and suitability reasons, and the prevailing Good to Soft surface appeared to suit the winners across the card.
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Chepstow Race Results
Chepstow stages around 30 meetings per year with top quality jump racing during the winter and competitive flat racing in the summer. The Welsh Grand National over three miles six and a half furlongs in late December is the highlight of Chepstow’s year, one of the most prestigious staying handicap chases of the season.
The Welsh Grand National meeting traditionally takes place on 27th December and is often a target for Aintree Grand National horses. The last horse to win both races in their career was Silver Birch who won here in 2004 and at Aintree in 2007. It has also featured numerous Cheltenham Gold Cup contenders with Burrough Hill Lad (1983), Cool Ground (1990), Master Oats (1994), Synchronized (2010) and Native River (2016) all going on to win chasing’s blue riband event.
The December meeting also features the Grade 2 Finale Juvenile Hurdle, an important trial for the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham. The three-day Welsh Racing Festival in October opens the jumps season and features the Grade 2 Persian War Novices’ Hurdle, the Silver Trophy (a Premier Handicap hurdle) and the Welsh Champion Hurdle.
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Racecourse Guide
Chepstow is one of only three racecourses in Wales with jump racing held at Bangor-on-Dee while Ffos Las hosts both flat and jump meetings. Chepstow is a left handed oval track of almost two miles. It is very undulating and has a long run-in after jumping the last.
The fences are among the most inviting in the UK but the ground can get extremely heavy so the emphasis is usually on stamina at Chepstow. There are five fences in a long home straight and horses can struggle to finish if they are under pressure turning for home.
Chepstow also has a summer flat programme and there is a chute to provide a straight mile. The uneven nature of the track and daunting home straight means this track favours long striding horses rather than sharper, front running types.
Dining, Hospitality & Facilities
Chepstow has a fine range of hospitality packages to enhance your day’s racing. The View Restaurant is glass fronted and situated on the first floor of the Premier Stand. As the name suggests, there are stunning panoramic views across the racecourse.
Private boxes offer unrivalled hospitality with your own personal suite. These come with a dedicated host, mouth-watering buffet and access to all public areas. There are special balcony packages available on selected race days. There are also themed marquee packages available which are updated year-round.
Chepstow is in Monmouthshire in south-east Wales and Chepstow Station is on the Gloucester to Newport Line. There are regular trains to Chepstow from Birmingham, Cardiff, Newport and Gloucester. A shuttle bus operates to and from the racecourse on race days.
Tickets
You can book your Chepstow admission tickets in advance online. Your basic admission ticket includes access to public bars and eateries as well as the parade ring. There are two enclosures: the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure, with a viewing grandstand overlooking the track and parade ring, and the Premier Enclosure, which adds superb views from the Premier Grandstand and full access to all public areas. Groups of 10 or more who book together can get discounted group rates.
The Effect of the Draw
A high draw is favoured over the straight mile, especially on fast ground. There is no draw bias on the round course.
Contact and Location
Chepstow Racecourse, Chepstow, Monmouthshire NP16 6EH.
Tel: +44 1291 622260
Official Website: https://www.chepstow-racecourse.co.uk/
Local Knowledge
Taxis
- K&M Taxis (1.6 miles away)
Tel: +44 1291 622906
Places to Stay
- Castle View Hotel (1 mile away)
16 Bridge Street, Chepstow NP16 5EZ, UK
Tel: +44 1291 620349 - Beaufort Hotel (1.1 miles away)
Beaufort Square, Chepstow NP16 5EP, UK
Tel: +44 1291 622497 - George Hotel (1.1 miles away)
20 Moor Street, Chepstow NP16 5DB, UK
Tel: +44 1291 625363
Places to Eat
- The Boat Inn (1.4 miles away)
The Back, Chepstow NP16 5HH, UK
Tel: +44 1291 626548 - Stone Rock Lodge (1 mile away)
9-10 Upper Church Street, Chepstow NP16 5EX, UK
Tel: +44 1291 622189 - Sitar Balti (1.1 miles away)
The Cellar, Beaufort Square, Chepstow NP16 5EP, UK
Tel: +44 1291 627351