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Chepstow · 14:15 · Tuesday, 18 August 2026 · 1m4f · Good To Firm · Class 6

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Hope Rising leads in pace and shape, with a strong recent run at Nottingham where he led from the 4f mark and went clear under a 2lb advantage, supported by a high RPR of 85 and consistent form over 1m3f and 2m on the Flat; his 135lbs weight and 2nd draw position him as the most competitive in the race, having won two of his last three outings and showing resilience in closing stages. Sneaky Blinder, though with a lower RPR and OFR, returns from a 2m AW run at Kempton where he finished third in touch with leaders, and his headgear change and recent improvement suggest a potential threat, particularly as a value each-way player at the forecast price. The main danger remains Hope Rising’s refusal to race at Chepstow previously, which may indicate a lack of familiarity, while Sneaky Blinder’s lack of course or distance wins raises questions about his ability to match the tempo in a good-to-firm going.

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🏁 Result

1Hope Rising (IRE) Rob Hornby1.06
2Sneaky Blinder (FR) Billy Loughnane7.00

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