Result · Chepstow · Friday 3 July 2026
7:18 Chepstow result: Violet Goldsmith wins the DragonBet Welsh Racing Festival 9th-11th October Handicap
Violet Goldsmith won the 7:18 at Chepstow on Friday 3 July 2026, beating the 5/4 favourite Buckland Belle by 1 length. Ridden by Callum Hutchinson for trainer Eve Johnson Houghton, the three-year-old was sent off at 8/1 and covered the 1m14y on good to firm ground in 1m 33.88s. Lady Of Clover was a further 3¼ lengths back in third at 7/2. Paean Of Appin (vet's certificate, lame) were non-runners.
7:18 Chepstow full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Violet Goldsmith (GB) 3yo · 9-8 |
Callum Hutchinson Eve Johnson Houghton | — | 8/1 | 53 |
| 2 |
Buckland Belle (GB) 3yo · 9-8 |
Jason Watson Ollie Sangster | 1 l | 5/4FAV | 53 |
| 3 |
Lady Of Clover (IRE) 3yo · 9-8 |
Oisin Murphy George Scott | 3¼ l | 7/2 | 53 |
| 4 |
Alice's Influence (GB) 3yo · 9-2 · v · claim 5lb |
Mason Paetel David Evans | 3 l | 3/1 | 52 |
| 5 |
Anorah Unleashed (IRE) 3yo · 9-9 · tp |
Jack Doughty Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole | ¼ l | 14/1 | 54 |
| 6 |
Very Demure (GB) 3yo · 8-13 · b · claim 5lb |
Harry Vigors Archie Watson | 10 l | 50/1 | 49 |
| 7 |
Ernie Mccrew (IRE) 3yo · 9-2 · claim 7lb |
Donagh Murphy J S Moore | 2½ l | 20/1 | 54 |
Non-runners: Paean Of Appin (vet's certificate, lame)
Chepstow 7:18 returns
7:18 Chepstow result: FAQs
Who won the 7:18 at Chepstow on Friday 3 July 2026?
Violet Goldsmith, ridden by Callum Hutchinson and trained by Eve Johnson Houghton, at a starting price of 8/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Buckland Belle, the 5/4 favourite, finished second, 1 length behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 33.88s over 1m14y on good to firm ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Paean Of Appin (vet's certificate, lame). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
