Chepstow 27th December 2025, Coral Welsh Grand National Handicap Chase 14.50 UK Time
Rock My Way is in top current form, having won impressively at Ascot over 3m5f on good ground in his most recent start.
He was beaten by eighteen lengths at Cheltenham previously on good going.
He showed stamina with a second at Cheltenham on good to soft.
He excels on good to soft going, with strong placed form.
No Chepstow experience, but he handles left-handed tracks well.
Fitness is excellent after his latest victory, and he has class for this handicap level.
Jubilee Express has displayed good recent form, winning at Chepstow over 3m on good to soft in his last outing.
He previously finished tenth somewhere, but bounced back strongly.
He performs well on good to soft, with a win under those conditions.
Course form is positive with a recent success here.
Fitness appears sharp, and he has experience over extended trips.
O’Connell comes into this with solid form, securing a win at Sandown over 3m5f on good to soft most recently.
He was third at Carlisle on good to soft before that.
He thrives on good to soft going, as shown by his victories.
No specific Chepstow form, but suits stamina tests on undulating tracks.
Current fitness is good, with progressive handicap experience.
Git Maker has mixed recent form, placing third at Lingfield over 2m7f on good to soft in his latest run.
He was unplaced in previous outings but shows signs of returning to form.
He handles good to soft well, with placed efforts.
Has a win at Chepstow, indicating course suitability.
Fitness may improve, with class for competitive handicaps.
Haiti Couleurs has a strong profile but pulled up at Haydock on good to soft in his last start.
He won at Newbury on good to soft before that.
Victories in major handicaps like the NH Chase on good to soft highlight his preference for this going.
No Chepstow form noted, but handles similar tracks.
Fitness question after pull-up, but proven class and stamina.
Mr Vango ran well recently, finishing a close second at Aintree over 3m2f on soft.
He won at Uttoxeter on good to soft earlier in the year.
He performs best with cut in the ground, including good to soft wins.
No Chepstow experience, but suits long-distance chases.
Current fitness is solid, with consistent high-level form.
Collectors Item showed promise with a second at Chepstow over 3m on good to soft last time out.
He was unplaced prior but improving.
Handles good to soft, with placed form.
Course affinity evident from recent performance.
Fitness building, with experience in staying handicaps.
Dom Of Mary is in decent form, winning at Newcastle over 3m6f on good to soft recently.
He placed third before that.
Suited to good to soft, with a win on it.
No Chepstow form, but handles stamina demands.
Fitness good, with class for this contest.
Deafening Silence ran creditably, second at Newcastle over 2m7f on good to soft last outing.
He won earlier but consistent placer.
Performs on good to soft, with placed efforts.
Has placed at Chepstow, showing course suitability.
Fitness sound, experienced in handicaps.
Intense Raffles has moderate recent form, finishing eighth at Newbury over 3m2f on good to soft.
He was third at Clonmel on soft before.
Prefers softer ground, but has form on good to soft.
No Chepstow noted, right-handed preference may not suit left-handed Chepstow.
Fitness adequate, with graded experience.
Uncle Bert impressed with a win at Aintree over 2m4f on soft recently.
He was unplaced at Cheltenham on good to soft prior.
Handles good to soft, with form figures.
No Chepstow experience, but progressive over fences.
Fitness excellent, stamina to prove but class evident.
Livin On Luco won narrowly at Fontwell over 3m4f on good to soft last time.
He placed third before pull-up earlier.
Suited to good to soft, with a win.
Has a win at Chepstow, positive course form.
Fitness good, but tougher here.
Simulation Results:
Rock My Way 63.84%, Uncle Bert 35.46%, Mr Vango 0.69%, Nassalam 0.00%, Monbeg Genius 0.00%, Intense Raffles 0.00%, Haiti Couleurs 0.00%, O’Connell 0.00%, Collectors Item 0.00%, Git Maker 0.00%, Deafening Silence 0.00%, Jubilee Express 0.00%, Where It All Began 0.00%, Livin On Luco 0.00%, Dom Of Mary 0.00%, Hung Jury 0.00%, Tanganyika 0.00%, Beaufort Scale 0.00%, Pats Fancy 0.00%.
Equivalent fractional odds: Rock My Way 4/7, Uncle Bert 9/5, Mr Vango 66/1, Nassalam N/A, Monbeg Genius N/A, Intense Raffles N/A, Haiti Couleurs N/A, O’Connell N/A, Collectors Item N/A, Git Maker N/A, Deafening Silence N/A, Jubilee Express N/A, Where It All Began N/A, Livin On Luco N/A, Dom Of Mary N/A, Hung Jury N/A, Tanganyika N/A, Beaufort Scale N/A, Pats Fancy N/A.
The best bet is Rock My Way.
The two value selections are Rock My Way (live 11/2 greater than fair 4/7) and Uncle Bert (live 8/1 greater than fair 9/5).
Steamer bets are Uncle Bert.
Trends:
Rock My Way fits the age trend at seven years old.
He carries 10-13, below the 11-3 threshold.
He won his last run at Ascot.
He ran 35 days ago, within 54 days.
No previous Chepstow run.
He has a win over 3m5f, fitting distance form.
Chase form includes multiple runs and wins.
Rated 140, above 131.
No graded wins.
Two runs this season with one win.
Uncle Bert matches age at eight.
Carries 10-9, under 11-3.
Won last time at Aintree.
Ran 21 days ago.
No Chepstow form.
Unproven over extended distances.
Chase form solid with several runs and wins.
Rated 132, meets threshold.
No graded wins.
At least one run and win this season.
Collectors Item is eight, fitting age.
Weight 10-8, below threshold.
Placed second last time.
Ran 21 days ago.
Has a previous Chepstow run.
Distance form adequate for stamina test.
Chase form with at least five runs and two wins.
Rated 135, above 131.
No graded wins.
One run this season without a win.
Jubilee Express aged eight.
Carries 10-3, well below.
Won last run in the trial.
Ran 21 days ago.
Multiple Chepstow runs including a win.
Has run over 3m6f here last year.
Chase experience with sufficient runs and wins.
Rated 126, below 131.
No graded wins.
Two runs this season with one win.
Haiti Couleurs eight years old.
Weight 11-13, above threshold.
Pulled up last time.
Ran 35 days ago.
Has Chepstow form.
Wins over 3m5f and 3m6f.
Extensive chase form with many runs and wins.
Rated 154, well above.
Has graded wins in National Hunt Chase.
Two runs this season with one win.
O’Connell is nine, outside preferred age.
Carries 10-9, below.
Won last run at Sandown.
Ran 21 days ago.
No Chepstow form.
Win over near 3m5f.
Chase form meets minimum runs and wins.
Rated 132.
No graded wins.
Two runs this season with one win.
Git Maker nine years old.
Weight 10-6, below.
Third last time over hurdles.
Ran 46 days ago.
Chepstow win previously.
Placed in 4m Scottish National.
Plenty of chase runs and wins.
Rated 133.
No graded wins.
One run this season without win.
Deafening Silence eight.
Weight 10-5.
Second last time.
Ran 28 days ago.
No Chepstow.
First time over extended trip.
Chase form emerging with a few runs and one win.
Rated 132.
No graded.
One run this season no win.
Nassalam eight.
Weight 11-4, above.
Pulled up last.
Ran 41 days ago.
Chepstow win in this race.
Distance win here.
Chase experience good.
Rated 145.
No graded.
Two runs this season no win.
Mr Vango nine.
Weight 11-11, above.
Second last time.
Ran 21 days ago.
No Chepstow.
Wins over 4m2f.
Chase form solid.
Rated 152.
No graded.
One run this season no win.
Monbeg Genius nine.
Weight 11-3.
Pulled up last.
Ran 21 days ago.
Chepstow run last year.
Distance form from fourth here.
Chase runs and wins sufficient.
Rated 144.
No graded.
One run no win.
Livin On Luco seven.
Weight 10-2.
Won last at Fontwell.
Ran 41 days ago.
Chepstow win.
Extended 3m3f win.
Chase form meets.
Rated 128, below.
No graded.
One run one win.
Dom Of Mary nine.
Weight 10-2.
Won last at Newcastle.
Ran 28 days ago.
No Chepstow.
3m6f win.
Chase experience good.
Rated 128, below.
No graded.
Two runs one win.
Intense Raffles seven.
Weight 12-0, above.
Eighth last.
Ran 28 days ago.
No Chepstow.
Distance form limited.
Chase runs adequate.
Rated 155.
No graded.
Two runs no win.
Where It All Began nine.
Weight 10-2.
Pulled up last.
Ran 41 days ago.
No Chepstow but ran here last year.
Distance form from previous.
Chase form yes.
Rated 129, below.
No graded.
One run no win.
Tanganyika seven.
Weight 10-13.
Pulled up last.
Ran 21 days ago.
No Chepstow.
Second over 4m2f.
Chase wins and runs.
Rated 140.
No graded.
Two runs no win.
Hung Jury ten.
Weight 10-2.
Unknown last, but placed in long trips.
Ran 21 days ago.
No Chepstow.
Wins over 4m.
Chase form yes.
Rated 128, below.
No graded.
Multiple runs this season.
Pats Fancy ten.
Weight 10-2.
Sixth last.
Ran 21 days ago.
Chepstow wins.
Distance form limited.
Chase experience.
Rated 120, below.
No graded.
Multiple runs no recent win.
Beaufort Scale six.
Weight 10-2.
Recent run unknown.
Ran 27 days ago.
No Chepstow.
Distance unproven.
Limited chase form.
Rated 123, below.
No graded.
Multiple runs.
In order of preference: Rock My Way, Uncle Bert, Collectors Item, Jubilee Express, Haiti Couleurs, O’Connell, Git Maker, Deafening Silence, Nassalam, Mr Vango, Monbeg Genius, Livin On Luco, Dom Of Mary, Intense Raffles, Where It All Began, Tanganyika, Hung Jury, Pats Fancy, Beaufort Scale.
