Who won the 17:00 Chepstow on 18 August 2026?
Arnaz (GB) won the 17:00 Chepstow at SP 2.20. Ridden by Billy Loughnane. Trained by Mark Loughnane.
17:00 Chepstow
Saxon Automobiles Handicap Stakes
6f · Flat · Class 6 · Good To Firm · 10 runners · £3,454 · Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Result
AI top pick finished 9thRace report
- 1stArnaz (GB)Billy Loughnane·Mark Loughnane6/5F·2.20SP
- 2ndSome Nightmare (IRE)Gina Mangan·John O'Shea·beaten 4 lengths11/1·12.00SP
- 3rdConnie's Rose (GB)Rossa Ryan·Grace Harris·beaten 3.5 lengths5/1·6.00SP
Race time
1m 10.56s
Race time recorded.
In-running (Arnaz (GB))
“Settled up in second early - hit the front after a furlong - opened up the field from inside the final furlong and a half - eased through the line in command”
AI top-rated Savannah Smiles (score 43.4) finished 9th.
Settled · 1pt level stake = 20.00 pt return on the winnerTipping P&L →
Furlong's verdict
Reading the form…
AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.
Pundit corner
Racing Post · third-partyPundit pick: Benavente
Benavente holds a clear edge over this Class 6 field at Chepstow, sitting narrowly ahead of the nearest challengers on form and looking the most accomplished performer in a competitive six-furlong contest on good-to-firm ground. Connie's Rose and Le Beau Garcon, both rated eight pounds behind, represent the chief threats and will need to find improvement to close that gap, while Zoulu Warrior also merits respect if travelling smoothly through the race. The step back to this level should suit, and although the medium confidence reflects a field that is unlikely to fold without a fight, Benavente holds enough in hand to come out on top. The selection is Benavente.
Editorial from Racing Post analysts via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha. Formbook forecast prices are estimates, not market prices.
Why the model rates this top
Savannah Smiles
Harry Vigors(5) · Grace Harris · 6yo
Top-rated of 10
score 43.4 · +0.2 clear of next best (43.2)
Scores compare runners within this race only
The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.
- Freshness10% weight100very strong25d since last run (race-fit window)
- Form20% weight60averageLast 6: 6-2-3-1-2-6
- Ratings50% weight43below averageOR 64 — highest combined rating in the field
- Trainer20% weight0weakGrace Harris: 0/17 winners last 14d (0%)
MarketBest price 101.00 (LiveScore Bet) · 2nd in the market of 10.
v1.3 rating — a field-relative score, not a win probability; for market-derived value see the Fair column in the runners table. Weights and method on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.
Draw bias — Chepstow 6f
full course data →No meaningful draw bias at this course and trip.
Low (1–4)
IV 1.00
Mid (5–7)
IV 0.90
High (8–10)
IV 1.08
IV = impact value: 1.00 is neutral, above it a stall band wins more often than its share of runners predicts. 106 qualifying races at this course and trip, 3-year window.
Runners · sorted by finishing position
| Pos | No. | Horse | Form | OR | AI | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | J: Billy Loughnane · T: Mark Loughnane · draw 8 5yo · G · b | 078781 | 54 | 38.8 | 6/5F·2.20 SP |
| 2 | 10 | J: Gina Mangan · T: John O'Shea · draw 6 9yo · G · bp | 543373 | 49 | 32.6 | 11/1·12.00 SP |
| 3 | 3 | J: Rossa Ryan · T: Grace Harris · draw 7 7yo · M · btp | 272444 | 63 | 40.7 | 5/1·6.00 SP |
| 4 | 9 | J: Ashley Lewis(3) · T: John O'Shea · draw 2 6yo · M · bp | 756152 | 50 | 34.6 | 14/1·15.00 SP |
| 5 | 4 | J: Lewis Edmunds · T: Heather Main · draw 10 4yo · G · chp | 14707 | 63 | 33.6 | 16/1·17.00 SP |
| 6 | 5 | J: Benoit de la Sayette · T: George Baker · draw 9 5yo · M · grtp | 91551 | 63 | 43.2 | 7/2·4.50 SP |
| 7 | 2 | J: Joanna Mason · T: Michael & David Easterby · draw 3 7yo · G · b | 45096 | 64 | 35.9 | 18/1·19.00 SP |
| 8 | 7 | J: Charlie Tucker(7) · T: John & Rhys Flint · draw 4 9yo · G · grp | 20046 | 57 | 37.3 | 33/1·34.00 SP |
| 9 | 1 | J: Harry Vigors(5) · T: Grace Harris · draw 5 6yo · M · bp | 623126 | 64 | 43.4 | 20/1·21.00 SP |
| 10 | 6 | J: Nicola Currie · T: Gary Brown · draw 1 8yo · G · b | 642381 | 59 | 37.9 | 100/1·101.00 SP |
OR = official rating · AI = model score (0–100) · form reads oldest → latest
Frequently asked questions
Did the Racing Alpha AI tip win the 17:00 Chepstow?
No — the AI top pick (Savannah Smiles) finished 9.
What were the placings in the 17:00 Chepstow?
Top finishers: 1. Arnaz (GB) (2.20), 2. Some Nightmare (IRE) (12.00), 3. Connie's Rose (GB) (6.00).
What was the winning time for the 17:00 Chepstow?
The winning time was 1m 10.56s.
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