Snowden and Sheehan Look Unstoppable with Torneo at Chepstow
Chepstow takes centre stage this Friday evening, and one horse catching the eye early on is Torneo, who is priced at a short 2/3 for the 18:37 contest over 2 miles and 16 yards on good ground. Trained by Jamie Snowden and ridden by Gavin Sheehan, Torneo comes with solid claims as our NAP of the day. With a 90% confidence rating from the AI and a positive expected value of +16.7%, he appears every inch the one to beat.
Torneo has been a consistent performer in maiden hurdle contests this spring, finishing second in his last two starts, beaten only by well-regarded types. Crucially, he now drops into handicap company off a very workable mark of 110. Gavin Sheehan, who boasts an impressive 22% strike rate at Chepstow in the past five seasons, takes the ride, which further solidifies confidence in this selection. If you're looking for a banker to start your evening punts, look no further than Torneo.
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Walker and Baker Poised for Victory with Stumps Or Slips
Chepstow's later action at 19:37 features another standout, Stumps Or Slips, at an appealing 4/5. Trained by Edward Walker and piloted by Mr Zac Baker, this 2m 7f 136y contest could showcase the gelding’s staying prowess.
A winner over course and distance on similar ground last month, Stumps Or Slips has been kept fresh for this assignment. Walker is a trainer known for placing his horses shrewdly, and the form of that victory has been boosted with the second and third horses winning subsequently. Mr Zac Baker takes off a valuable 3lbs with his claim, and that edge could well be decisive in the closing stages. If you’re on the hunt for a reliable double, pairing Stumps Or Slips with Torneo makes plenty of sense.
Can Thomas Bellamy Do It Again for Kim Bailey with The Kemble Brewery?
The 19:07 at Chepstow also features The Kemble Brewery (1/1), trained by Kim Bailey and ridden by Thomas Bellamy. This gelding ran with credit in novice hurdles this season and now makes the step into handicaps in what appears to be an ideal spot.
The Bailey/Bellamy combination has been one to watch this season, operating at a 20% strike rate together, and this runner is no exception. The Kemble Brewery’s form reads well, and he’s expected to relish the good going. On paper, he faces a couple of lively outsiders, but his class could see him prevail.
You can compare these runners head-to-head using our horse comparison tool.
Value Bets: Can Yellow Star at Fontwell Land a Blow at 16/1?
If you're hunting for some each-way value, look no further than Yellow Star in the 18:20 at Fontwell, currently a massive 16/1. Trained by a smaller yard and ridden by Caoilin Quinn, this horse has been staying on late in recent efforts and steps up in trip today, which looks ideal given his galloping style.
The 6-year-old gelding has had a mixed season but showed promise, notably on softer ground at Plumpton last month where he finished a staying-on third in a similar contest. Despite the competitive 12-runner field, Yellow Star’s price looks very generous, and he could easily sneak into the places.
For more long-shot options, check out our each-way selections.
Big-Priced Overseas Outsider: A Man’s Horse at Cork
Over in Ireland, the 18:45 at Cork boasts a massive 16-runner field, and at 100/1, it may seem foolish to back A Man’s Horse. But if you're feeling brave, there are a few reasons to suggest he could run a far bigger race than the bookies anticipate. Luke McAteer takes the ride, and the horse’s last two runs on good-to-yielding ground were steps in the right direction.
Trainer D. Donovan doesn’t send many runners to Cork, but when he does, they often outrun their odds. With the ground conditions to suit and racing off rock-bottom weight in this handicap, A Man's Horse could certainly be worth a speculative each-way flutter.
Use our betting calculator to figure out your each-way returns on this outsider.
Competitive Handicaps at Doncaster: 14:15 Looks a Minefield
It's not all about the favourites today. The 14:15 at Doncaster, a 16-runner 7f 6y sprint, is as tough to crack as they come. With good-to-firm ground and a large field, it’s no surprise that bookmakers are offering wide spreads on this event. Topweights often struggle to defy big field handicaps here, so punters might want to side with something carrying a middle weight.
Laid-back tacticians looking for a steady angle might wait until the final declarations for insight via gaps in the market. Remember, you can check for late withdrawals that could reshape the betting landscape.
Best Bets Summary for Friday, 24th April 2026
- Torneo - 18:37 Chepstow - 2/3 (NAP of the day)
- Stumps Or Slips - 19:37 Chepstow - 4/5
- The Kemble Brewery - 19:07 Chepstow - 1/1
- Yellow Star - 18:20 Fontwell - 16/1 (Each-Way Value)
- A Man’s Horse - 18:45 Cork - 100/1 (Speculative Outsider)
There’s plenty to look forward to on today’s racing scene. Whether you’re keen to back the short-priced bankers at Chepstow or take a riskier punt on the value plays, there’s action for every punter to enjoy. Don’t forget to check the fast results after the races or explore our accumulator tips for bigger returns.
