Today’s tip comes from Chepstow where connections for NAJCA DE THAIX are aiming to strike again while the iron is hot. John Spearing’s veteran gelding has won two of his last three starts, readily scoring over 2m5f in soft ground at Leicester last month and he’s really well treated racing under a 7lb penalty today.

	Najca De Thaix	2 points	Currently 5/1
	15:40 Chepstow Jockey: J E Moore Trainer: J L Spearing	Course : Chepstow Distance : 2m 4f Runners : 16

Today’s tip comes from Chepstow where Mark Johnston sends MAGIC OMEN out for his handicap debut. The horse enters his first handicap after finishing second on all three starts to date and with a rating of 76 he looks fairly treated and looks difficult to oppose. Johnston has a good record at Chepstow and word is that he is confident of this one’s chances.

	Magic Omen	2 points	Currently 5/1
	15:35 Chepstow Jockey: Greg Fairley Trainer: M Johnston	Course : Chepstow Distance : 1m Runners : 12

Today’s tip comes from Chepstow where Robert Alner brings CASHEL BLUE back to the course in the hope of repeating last year’s success in the same race. Last year he won off a 3lb higher mark than today, again on good to soft ground. Soundly beaten all four subsequent outings but two of those have been in chases and the other two, over hurdles. All were in very testing ground and in higher grade. The stable is running very well and he’s well in with a chance today.

	Cashel Blue	2 points E/W	Currently 10/1
	16:40 Chepstow Jockey: A Thornton Trainer: R H & Mrs S Alner	Course : Chepstow Distance : 3m Runners : 16

Today’s tip comes from Chepstow where the impressive STRATEGIC APPROACH aims to defy a 11lb rise in the ratings since his maiden win here earlier in the month. The heavy ground is clearly not a problem and Wayne Hutchinson’s mount won with so much in hand LTO that today’s rise might not stop him. He is fairly unexposed and this could be a chance to confirm himself as a horse of some promise.

	Strategic Approach	2 points	Currently 4/1
	13:35 Chepstow Jockey: W Hutchinson Trainer: W J Greatrex	Course : Chepstow Distance : 3m Runners : 14