Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m 2f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Magic Runner when fifth of 12 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f in December last year.
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19:55 Chepstow 06 Jun 2026
V3 UK - Principal Contractor Handicap (Div 2) (Class 6) (4YO plus)
1m 14y Good to soft
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Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Desiderata when fifth of 10 at 4-1fav on his latest outing at Nottingham over 1m (good) in April.
Form Snapshot: Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Finished 5l behind Dovey Moon when fourth of 15 at 14-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in August last year.
Form Snapshot: Placed once in eight starts. Finished 6l behind Aim For The Bull when fifth of 9 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m in March. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with P M Phelan.
Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3l behind Northcliff when fourth of 10 at 13-2 on his latest outing here over 7f (good to firm) last month.
Form Snapshot: Placed twice in 11 starts. Third of 11 behind Bossy Parker beaten 3/4l at 10-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f in March.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 7f on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 10l behind Kitty Bear at 12-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (soft) in April. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Kieran P Cotter in Ireland.
Form Snapshot: Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 4f on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Devious Devan when sixth of 8 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f last month.
Form Snapshot: Placed once in 22 starts. Finished 6l behind Celebrating Ethel when fifth of 7 at 18-1 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f in March. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.
Verdict
Nutcracker finished third on his last two starts and was beaten less that a length in March, but he has been upped 3lb and will need a step forward to win for the first time. Charencey weakened late on when fifth at Nottingham but that was his first race in six months and appears a challenger, though KING OF THE DANCE gets the nod. The only course winner in the field and a respectable fourth off 2lb higher in May, he looks all set for another bold effort in this company.
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (Div 1) | Soft | 8 | Lhebayeb | 8 | 7 | 9 7 | 53 | 412415 | 4 days | R J Price (35 miles) | Charles Bishop | 15/ 8 | 1:39.98 |
| 2025 (Div 2) | Soft | 9 | Anticipating | 4 | 5 | 9 1 | 46 | 454/789-847 | 48 days | Alexandra Dunn (65 miles) | Connor Planas | 7/ 1 | 1:39.61 |
| 2024 (Div 1) | Good to Firm | 9 | Bhubezi | 5 | 6 | 9 6 | 52 | 30-5692 | 18 days | P R Chamings (89 miles) | Liam Keniry | 9/ 2 | 1:34.47 |
| 2024 (Div 2) | Good to Firm | 9 | Kalama Sunrise | 1 | 4 | 9 0 | 46 | 970235-48 | 11 days | Jack Channon (114 miles) | Edward Greatrex | 11/ 1 | 1:34.21 |
| 2023 | Good to Firm | 9 | Kenstone | 6 | 10 | 9 4 | 50 | 5895-37 | 107 days | A Wintle (21 miles) | Billy Loughnane | 7/ 1 | 1:33.45 |
| 2022 | Good | 13 | Breckland | 7 | 4 | 9 1 | 47 | 930576 | 17 days | Alexandra Dunn (65 miles) | Tyler Heard | 15/ 2 | 1:35.63 |
| 2021 | Good to Firm | 12 | Regulator | 12 | 6 | 9 0 | 52 | 00-3742 | 14 days | Alexandra Dunn (65 miles) | Joshua Bryan | 10/ 3 | 1:34.36 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 | 6 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 14y | 1:28.83 |