Ascot 14:30 RESULTED
Class 1 18 Jun 2026

Thursday 18 June Chesham Stakes (Listed Race)

Chesham Stakes (Listed Race) · 7f

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Chesham Stakes (Listed Race)

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  1. Winner Nola Soul (USA) Seamie Heffernan · J A Stack
    11/2
  2. 28/1
  3. Third Aperoll (GB)
    12/1
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No.
Horse
Form
Jockey / Trainer
OR
SR?
RPR/OR
Age
Wgt
AI
Votes
Odds
Pick
Comment
1
Aix La Chapelle silks
Aix La Chapelle
Age 2 · 9-5
1
135
2
9-5
5/2 7/4 5/2
Opened her account with a highly encouraging debut victory at The Curragh, beating a well-fancied stablemate by a length and a half, and with a multiple G1-winning dam, the scope for improvement looks considerable; from a yard that has won two of the last five runnings of this race, she merits plenty of respect stepping back out just 15 days later.
AI verdict

Sole win in form and a 135 Saturday Rating show ability, but 9-5 weight and non-favourite market status limit confidence.

2
Celtic Charioteer silks
Celtic Charioteer
Age 2 · 9-5
91
135
2
9-5
80/1 40/1 66/1
Stepped up on a debut effort to take a Leicester maiden by two lengths last time out, but that form was fairly modest and there's a significant jump in class to contend with here; breeding suggests longer trips in time could suit, making this a project in progress.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with a limited form figure of 91, Celtic Charioteer's 135 Saturday Rating justifies a cautious mid-tier assessment.

3
Nola Soul silks
Nola Soul
Age 2 · 9-5
1
135
2
9-5
9/2 11/1 9/2
Showed a neat change of gear on debut to win a Leopardstown maiden by three-quarters of a length, with that form since boosted, and the 7f trip suits; the rise in grade is the test now, and first-time racecourse keenness remains a watch point.
AI verdict

Nola Soul's single win in form and 9-5 weight cap limit confidence despite a solid 135 Saturday Rating.

4
On Just Terms silks
On Just Terms
Age 2 · 9-5
130
2
9-5
14/1 25/1 14/1
Pricey Justify colt — sold for 220,000gns as a two-year-old — with a useful staying half-sister suggesting stamina shouldn't be an issue, though probably best suited to 7f; debuts from stall 10 carrying 131lb, and a first outing at this level is a stern test.
AI verdict

Low Saturday Rating of 130 and unfavoured market position at 9-5 weight suggest limited winning prospects.

5
Pikachu silks
Pikachu
Age 2 · 9-5
2
134
2
9-5
18/1
Pikachu showed plenty on debut, finishing just a half-length adrift of a more experienced rival in a Thirsk novice, and acts on today's trip and going — yet to score in recent starts, but that form should leave room for improvement at 131lb from stall 15.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with a single form figure of 2 and no market confidence, Pikachu's 134 Saturday Rating fails to inspire.

6
Revels silks
Revels
Age 2 · 9-5
1
135
2
9-5
10/1 11/1 10/1
Bolted up by three lengths on debut at Redcar, and that maiden form reads well enough to suggest she's worth her place stepping up in class; proven at the trip on good ground, though 131 lb and a field of 15 means she faces a sterner test here.
AI verdict

Revels shows winning form but a Saturday Rating of 135 and 9-5 weight temper expectations in this Listed contest.

7
Romanza silks
Romanza
Age 2 · 9-5
4
131
2
9-5
28/1 40/1 22/1
Held up and outpaced on debut here, finishing a six-length fourth in a novice that likely flattered her limitations — bred for middle distances and with improvement expected, she looks outclassed at this level on our figures, ranked 13th of 15.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with a single run of form showing a fourth place finish makes Romanza a risky proposition despite a Saturday Rating of 131.

8
South Dakota silks
South Dakota
Age 2 · 9-5
4
131
2
9-5
8/1 7/1 8/1
Finished a promising but outpaced six-length fourth on debut at The Curragh, looking in need of a stiffer test, and breeding suggests today's trip should suit better — yet winless and ranked last of 15 on our figures, and not the stable's main hope here despite the yard's strong record in this race.
AI verdict

A form figure of 4 and a Saturday Rating of 131 at 9-5 weight fail to inspire confidence against stronger market rivals.

9
Sword Salute silks
Sword Salute
Age 2 · 9-5
31
137
2
9-5
50/1 40/1 50/1
Took apart a Lingfield maiden field by four and a half lengths on second start, but that form is modest and this stiffer test of class poses a different question; drawn in stall 1, it may need to settle back early rather than race prominently.
AI verdict

Sword Salute's mid-tier 137 Saturday Rating and underwhelming form figures of 31 at 9-5 weight justify a cautious 3-star assessment.

10
Sydney Carton silks
Sydney Carton
Age 2 · 9-5
3
132
2
9-5
80/1 66/1 50/1
Sydney Carton showed promise when finishing third on debut at Beverley, staying on after being outpaced, but that effort suggested the mile trip may prove inadequate — and ranked 12 of 15 on our figures, it's hard to make a strong case here.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with a single run of form showing a third place finish, Sydney Carton's weak market position justified the low 2/5 star rating.

11
Time For The Moon silks
Time For The Moon
Age 2 · 9-5
31
137
2
9-5
10/1 11/2 10/1
Bolted up by seven and a half lengths at Musselburgh 13 days ago, clearly thriving after debut experience, and has the form and going/trip credentials to make a serious mark here; the step up in class is the one question to answer.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with limited form figures of 31 and a Saturday Rating of 137, Time For The Moon earns a cautious mid-tier three stars.

12
Whispering Moon silks
Whispering Moon
Age 2 · 9-5
3
131
2
9-5
40/1 33/1 28/1
Whispering Moon shaped with some promise on debut at Thirsk 18 days ago, finishing third but outpaced before staying on late — a pattern that hints this trip may already be on the short side. Ranked 11 of 15 on our figures, it's hard to fancy at this stage.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with a single form figure of 3 and starting off the pace in the market, Whispering Moon's 131 Saturday Rating lacks the foundation for confidence.

13
Aperoll silks
Aperoll
Age 2 · 9-0
1
138
2
9-0
10/1 8/1 10/1
Showed plenty when quickening clear on debut at Newbury 17 days ago, and acts on today's going over a trip she's already proven at — the main question is whether she can build on that single run against more experienced rivals.
AI verdict

Aperoll's single win in form and non-favourite market status limit confidence despite a solid 138 Saturday Rating at 9-0.

14
Bayside silks
Bayside
Age 2 · 9-0
316
139
2
9-0
125/1 66/1 125/1
Beaten four lengths under a penalty last time out at Nottingham, Bayside faces a stiff ask up in class here, and ranking 14th of 15 on our figures makes it hard to be enthusiastic, despite acting on this ground and there being room for improvement ahead.
AI verdict

Bayside's mid-tier Saturday Rating of 139, inconsistent 316 form, and non-favourite market status limit confidence despite carrying 9-0.

15
Sea Venture silks
Sea Venture
Age 2 · 9-0
1
138
2
9-0
7/1 5/1 13/2
Sea Venture overcame interference to win decisively on debut at Haydock 27 days ago, and breeding suggests this trip barely scratches the surface of her stamina reserves — with a trainer in cracking form, she's a serious threat; the lone run to her name is the only note of caution.
AI verdict

Solid 138 Saturday Rating from a single winning run at 9-0 weight, but unproven form limits confidence beyond three stars.

Horse Bet365 Paddy Power Coral Ladbrokes William Hill Betfred Best
1 Aix La Chapelle 5/2 open 2.75 5/2 open 2.75 11/4 open 2.75 5/2 open 2.75 5/2 open 2.88 11/4 Ladbrokes
2 Celtic Charioteer 80/1 open 51.00 80/1 open 41.00 80/1 open 41.00 66/1 open 51.00 80/1 open 41.00 80/1 Bet365
3 Nola Soul 9/2 open 12.00 5/1 open 12.00 5/1 open 12.00 5/1 open 12.00 9/2 open 12.00 5/1 Coral
4 On Just Terms 14/1 open 26.00 16/1 open 29.00 18/1 open 29.00 14/1 open 29.00 14/1 open 26.00 18/1 Ladbrokes
5 Pikachu 18/1 open 23.00 20/1 open 19.00 22/1 open 19.00 18/1 open 23.00 22/1 open 21.00 22/1 Ladbrokes
6 Revels 10/1 open 13.00 11/1 11/1 10/1 open 13.00 11/1 11/1 Coral
7 Romanza 28/1 open 51.00 25/1 open 67.00 28/1 open 67.00 22/1 open 41.00 28/1 open 51.00 28/1 Bet365
8 South Dakota 8/1 open 8.50 8/1 open 8.00 8/1 8/1 open 8.00 8/1 open 8.00 8/1 Bet365
9 Sword Salute 50/1 open 41.00 50/1 open 41.00 50/1 open 41.00 50/1 open 41.00 50/1 open 41.00 50/1 Bet365
10 Sydney Carton 80/1 open 67.00 66/1 open 81.00 80/1 66/1 open 81.00 50/1 open 81.00 80/1 Bet365
11 Time For The Moon 10/1 open 7.00 12/1 open 6.50 12/1 open 6.50 10/1 open 7.50 12/1 open 7.00 12/1 Coral
12 Whispering Moon 40/1 33/1 40/1 open 34.00 28/1 open 41.00 33/1 40/1 Bet365
13 Aperoll 10/1 open 10.00 11/1 open 9.00 12/1 open 9.00 11/1 open 10.00 11/1 open 9.50 12/1 Ladbrokes
14 Bayside 125/1 open 81.00 125/1 open 67.00 125/1 open 67.00 125/1 open 81.00 125/1 open 67.00 125/1 Bet365
15 Sea Venture 7/1 open 6.50 8/1 open 6.50 9/1 open 6.00 13/2 open 6.50 15/2 open 6.50 9/1 Ladbrokes

Prices update each odds sync. Green ▼ = shortened (steamer), Red ▲ = drifted, Blue = = unchanged since last sync. Best column highlights the bookmaker offering the longest price.

Chamber Verdict

Balanced lens

Aix La Chapelle

Live signal

Aix La Chapelle owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (75) and market confidence (88). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

5/2 A P O'Brien Ryan Moore
72% Confidence
⚠ Danger Runner

Nola Soul

Nearest rival if the simulation drifts off the primary path.

9/2 · J A Stack
✓ Value Signal

Sword Salute

Strongest upside if you want a less obvious route through the field.

50/1 · Charlie Johnston
◈ Chamber Memory

Balanced

Even weighting across form, market confidence and race-day volatility.

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Chamber Signals

How the chamber read the race

Why this horse Live cards showing how the active lens weighted each signal for this outcome.
Speed rating High conviction
75 / 100
⚖ Weight 38% +28.5 pts

Base ability signal derived from the runner's best available speed figure.

Market confidence Dominant
88 / 100
⚖ Weight 22% +19.5 pts

Transforms live price respect into a confidence signal inside the chamber.

Pace profile Speculative
55 / 100
⚖ Weight 12% +4.8 pts

How cleanly the runner's engine fits the projected rhythm and pressure map.

Value edge Speculative
49 / 100
⚖ Weight 10% +4.9 pts

Shows whether the current price still leaves enough upside in the pick.

Chaos factor Dominant
39 / 100
⚖ Weight 10% +3.9 pts

Controlled volatility that keeps the simulation realistic and stress-tests the profile.

Favourite bias Speculative
58 / 100
⚖ Weight 8% +4.6 pts

Extra certainty applied when the active lens wants to trust the obvious market leader.

Top chamber signals Top 5 ranked by the active lens.
1 1. Aix La Chapelle
67.1 5/2
2 3. Nola Soul
63.9 9/2
3 8. South Dakota
63.7 8/1
4 6. Revels
63.6 10/1
5 11. Time For The Moon
62.4 10/1
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1
Age 2 · 9-5
5/2
★★★☆☆ SR 135 🐾

Sole win in form and a 135 Saturday Rating show ability, but 9-5 weight and non-favourite market status limit confidence.

3
Age 2 · 9-5
9/2
★★★☆☆ SR 135 🐾

Nola Soul's single win in form and 9-5 weight cap limit confidence despite a solid 135 Saturday Rating.

15
Age 2 · 9-0
7/1
★★★☆☆ SR 138 🐾

Solid 138 Saturday Rating from a single winning run at 9-0 weight, but unproven form limits confidence beyond three stars.

8
Age 2 · 9-5
8/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 131 🐾

A form figure of 4 and a Saturday Rating of 131 at 9-5 weight fail to inspire confidence against stronger market rivals.

6
Age 2 · 9-5
10/1
★★★☆☆ SR 135 🐾

Revels shows winning form but a Saturday Rating of 135 and 9-5 weight temper expectations in this Listed contest.

11
Age 2 · 9-5
10/1
★★★☆☆ SR 137 🐾

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with limited form figures of 31 and a Saturday Rating of 137, Time For The Moon earns a cautious mid-tier three stars.

13
Age 2 · 9-0
10/1
★★★☆☆ SR 138 🐾

Aperoll's single win in form and non-favourite market status limit confidence despite a solid 138 Saturday Rating at 9-0.

4
Age 2 · 9-5
14/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 130 🐾

Low Saturday Rating of 130 and unfavoured market position at 9-5 weight suggest limited winning prospects.

5
Age 2 · 9-5
18/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 134 🐾

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with a single form figure of 2 and no market confidence, Pikachu's 134 Saturday Rating fails to inspire.

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Aix La Chapelle
Confidence: Medium

Aix La Chapelle (SR 135, 7/4) is a dominant market leader trained by Aidan O'Brien, whose operation consistently produces Royal Ascot-ready juveniles from debut wins. A sole career run of '1' on what will be similar fast ground gives a clean, unbeaten profile, and the market has compressed to 7/4 with clear conviction — this is not a drifter but a horse the market is actively backing. The 9-5 weight is uniform across most of the field, removing any meaningful lbs advantage for rivals, and the Chesham's Listed status plays to O'Brien's record of pitching lightly-raced, high-ceiling juveniles into exactly this type of contest. While Sea Venture (SR 138) and Aperoll (SR 138) carry marginally superior SRs on 9-0, the 5lb weight relief they enjoy is a fillies' allowance advantage rather than a genuine lbs edge over the colts, and neither commands anything close to the market confidence of the selection. Each-way alternative: Sea Venture. Main danger: Sea Venture — Sea Venture (SR 138, 11/2) carries the joint-highest SR alongside Aperoll, is unbeaten in '1', trained by George Scott who excels placing sharp juveniles at the right moment, and at 11/2 represents genuine market confidence that could translate into an upset if the O'Brien runner has any residual inexperience at 7f.

Shortlist Aix La Chapelle, Sea Venture, Aperoll, Time For The Moon, Nola Soul
Each-way: Sea Venture Danger: Sea Venture

🗺 The Course Class 1

7f Distance to cover
Good to Firm Expected going
15 Confirmed runners
Ascot Track and setting
Class 1 Race grade