Sean Bowen Friday rides blog - October 9, 2026

Chepstow 3.12 – Queenie St Clair

Queenie St Clair was a rapid improver for Nick Schofield last season, going from a mark of 105 to 130. Her last run over hurdles at Ayr was a little flat, but she can be forgiven for that as it came at the end of a long campaign.

The spin on the Flat at Ffos Las two weeks ago should have sharpened her up for this. She is off a tough mark, but we’re hoping there is still more improvement to come from her.

Chepstow 3.43 – Handmedownastar

Handmedownastar is a lovely horse. He won over hurdles when Seamus Mullins had him and, after switching to Nick Scholfield’s yard, he produced a lovely performance to prevail at Kelso.

This horse is a chaser in the making, but we’re hoping he can have some success in graded company over hurdles before we go chasing. He has a little to find with some of these on the ratings, but he deserves his shot at this Grade Two contest based on what he did at Kelso last month.

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