November 06 / 15.30 Chepstow

15.30

Good

Lucy Lev Handicap Hurdle Lucy Lev

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 3f 100y
  • Class 5
  • 18 runners
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Lucy Lev Handicap Hurdle Lucy Lev

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

20/1 (Won)

Form: 906F87 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
In front when last-flight faller at Worcester (2m4f, good) in September but she's hard to predict and has finished down the field in her last two runs; record now stands at 1-17 and she needs to bounce back again.
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25

27th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

12:30 Chepstow

Hedera Park

10st 9lb

T: Debra Hamer

Rewarded very patient Gavin Sheehan ride when winning here (2m3f, good to soft) last month but has a very mixed record this year and her current mark probably demands a career-best performance.

40/1

25

27th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

12:30 Chepstow

Hedera Park

10st 9lb

T: Debra Hamer

Rewarded very patient Gavin Sheehan ride when winning here (2m3f, good to soft) last month but has a very mixed record this year and her current mark probably demands a career-best performance.

40/1

4th

6

15th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Windsor

Hedera Park

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Debra Hamer

Likely unsuited by soft ground last time and is better judged on her respectable form earlier in November; however, has something to prove back over 2m, having looked best at 2m3f/2m4f.

8/1

Form: 5-1P81

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Yet to be placed in four hurdle runs but he improved his chase record to 5-14 when scoring by 20l at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) on recent reappearance; now returns to this sphere but he's only 2lb higher than last time and is a major player if he can run somewhere near that level; all of his wins have been at shorter trips but he's effective at 2m3f.
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2

5th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Boston Joe

11st 13lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Rebecca Curtis

Goes well here, gaining fourth course success with a narrow verdict in March (2m3f, soft); beaten 8l behind L'Empire Vert off this 4lb higher mark on his return visit but he was held up in a race that favoured those ridden handier; good chance.

13/2

5th

1

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

16:20 Ffos Las

Boston Joe

12st 0lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Rebecca Curtis

Prevailed from a solid rival in similar event over C&D (soft) last time, taking Ffos Las record to 4-15; should remain competitive despite going back up 4lb.

3/1

1st

2

16th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Boston Joe

11st 13lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Rebecca Curtis

Gained three of his five chase wins here; must bounce back from a poor performance (over hurdles) in January but was placed here on first two starts this season (2m4f hurdle/2m chase) and has been given a chance by the handicapper.

9/2

Form: 4396-

Last run: 252 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Reached the frame over C&D (good to soft/soft) in first two hurdle runs, but he struggled in handicaps in final two runs last season; still lightly raced but he has some questions to answer after 252 days off.
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2nd

4

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 4

15:30 Exeter

Captain Boudet

11st 7lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Jeremy Scott

Ended last season with a C&D success in sole chase attempt at Exeter; inconsistent this term but the return to this scenario may have a positive effect.

5/1

3rd

5

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Taunton

Captain Boudet

10st 10lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Jeremy Scott

Won twice last season (2m5f/2m3f); back in prime form when clear second at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft; also suited by soft) in December, his second start this term, and remains unexposed as a stayer but ran poorly at Newbury last month and has become hard to predict.

7/2

Form: 48P5-F

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
His only piece of worthwhile form came at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) over a year ago when an 18l fourth of 11; has had only two chances in handicaps but he's struggled in both of them and latest was at Worcester (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago; opposable.
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1st

2

1st Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Sparkling Duke

11st 13lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Kayley Woollacott

Inconsistent but made it 2-3 for this yard when winning comfortably in the reapplied cheekpieces over C&D a month ago; raised 7lb but faces similar conditions here and that could count for a lot.

11/4

1st

3

30th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:50 Ffos Las

Sparkling Duke

11st 13lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Kayley Woollacott

Broke off from hurdles career to win a maiden point in March; off the mark in this sphere as well here (2m4f, soft; six ran) in November, staying on steadily to lead on run-in, but needs to put a poor show at Exeter (2m7f) in December way behind him; cheekpieces (last used in February) return.

10/1

1st

2

19th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Ffos Las

Sparkling Duke

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Kayley Woollacott

0-8 over hurdles and not seen under rules since below-par run in Plumpton handicap (2m4f, soft) in February; won a maiden point the following month, though, and the booking of Sean Bowen catches the eye today.

6/1

Form: 8878-5

Last run: 108 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden but he got closer to the target when a 9l fifth of 12 in Newton Abbot handicap (2m2f, good to soft) in July; returns after another break but that last run was behind an improver and he has each-way claims if he can build on that.
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1st

5

24th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 25y

Class 5

15:20 Leicester

Palawan Du Mazet

11st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Alan Jones

First past the post in the same novice handicap at Taunton (2m2f, soft/heavy) in two of his three chase attempts, last time comfortably making amends for being disqualified a year earlier (banned substance found in sample); may have more to offer over fences; shortlisted.

6/4

1st

7

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 40y

Class 5

16:15 Taunton

Palawan Du Mazet

10st 4lb

J: James Davies

T: Alan Jones

Won this race readily (soft ground) on chasing debut at year ago, only to be disqualified after testing positive for a banned substance; made low-key reappearance on good ground here in December but still features prominently in calculations.

9/4

5/1

Form: 0836-

Last run: 201 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Big prices and beaten 23l or more in maiden hurdles but this is more realistic and he's a possible improver on handicap debut; needs watching in market.
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4th

11

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:05 Down Royal

Stardhem

10st 3lb

J: Josh Younge

T: Edward F Power

Dual chase winner in UK for Ben Pauling but lost his form after; bounced back on first start for this yard when scoring over hurdles at Cork (3m); raised 4lb but the hood worn then is retained; respected

5/1

1st

10

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

17:00 Cork

Stardhem

10st 10lb

J: Mr L P Barnett

T: Edward F Power

Lost form for Ben Pauling after two Huntingdon chase wins; hood goes on for stable debut; best watched for now.

14/1

Form: 3224-2

Last run: 186 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
4yo filly who has made the frame in all of her five starts including when runner-up on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) in May; has shaped as though this new trip could suit and she's respected on her return.
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1st

7

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Speiriuil

11st 4lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

With a new yard this season and has been better than ever since these cheekpieces went on, winning here (2m2f, good to soft) in December and following up at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft); this thriving mare is respected.

6/1

1st

11

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:30 Musselburgh

Speiriuil

11st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

Has shown career-best form since wearing cheekpieces, finishing second over C&D then going one better at Kelso (2m2f, good to soft); may have more to offer in the retained headgear; shortlisted.

9/2

8th

4

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 218y

Class 5

15:42 Carlisle

Speiriuil

11st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won at Lingfield (2m3f, heavy) last November for Nigel Hawke and ran well on good ground in the spring on final two outings for that yard; makes stable debut with trainer's horses in good heart; interesting contender.

8/1

Form: 037-53

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who has not really progressed and was beaten 15l when third at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) last month; that was after a break but he needs to find more with cheekpieces added here.
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5th

5

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

My Friend Sean

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

All five wins have been over hurdles; 0-5 over fences and finished last of six at Kempton (2m2f, good) in March; others preferred.

10/1

6th

5

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Kempton

My Friend Sean

11st 6lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Productive spell over hurdles culminated in a hat-trick last spring; 0-4 switched to fences since but ran encouragingly at Chepstow most recently; clear possibilities off a reduced mark.

4/1

Form: 908F37

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner; last success was 17 months ago but he was placed off this reduced mark at Market Rasen (2m2f, good) in September and he had an excuse when upped to 3m last time; often a front-runner and he could go well back at this trip.
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7th

8

30th Jan 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:00 Ffos Las

Gavin

10st 4lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Gained last three wins over C&D but they were on good ground; failed to beat a rival on heavy going here (race won by El Gavilan) last time; forecast conditions look unfavourable.

16/1

4

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:50 Ffos Las

Gavin

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Dominated from the front over C&D (good) in May and has largely remained in good form since; slightly disappointing when well-held fourth in recent selling handicap at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) but still enters calculations.

3/1

4th

3

29th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:31 Newton Abbot

Gavin

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Dominated from the front at Ffos Las (2m, good) in May and has largely remained in good form since; well held when second in selling handicap at Stratford (2m2f, good) this month but the winner has performed well in much stronger company since; probably won't be far away.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 348-83

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Dual novice winner in 2022-23 season but has been largely disappointing in handicaps and was a remote third at Worcester (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago; down the list.
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6th

3

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:20 Newton Abbot

Despereaux

11st 9lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Five-time hurdle winner who ended last year with a brave success at Hereford (3m2f, good to soft); well held there in both runs this spring but he got involved in a battle up front last time; a player if he can get back near his best.

13/2

5th

3

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

15:20 Hereford

Despereaux

11st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Jane Williams

Steadily worked his way back to form this season, culminating in a narrow win over C&D (good to soft; 5lb higher today) in December under 7lb claimer; reverted to a lesser show 19 days ago but perhaps he needed that run after more than three months off.

3/1

5th

4

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:30 Hereford

Despereaux

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Had been struggling but has steadily got himself back on track and prevailed narrowly over C&D in December on latest appearance; 6lb higher for this and connections claimed another 7lb last time through Isabelle Ryder, but he had dropped to a fair mark anyway.

2/1

Form: 5374-2

Last run: 182 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles but he's on a reduced mark and was a rallying second at Fontwell (2m5f, good) when last seen in May; could be dangerous if he can pick up where he left off, but he can hit a flat spot in races and not sure this drop back in trip is ideal.
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5

28th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 135y

Class 5

14:40 Fontwell

The Cox Express

11st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

midfield, in rear when mistake 3rd, struggling 10th, detached when almost fell 11th

6/1

7

20th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 5

14:35 Lingfield

The Cox Express

10st 11lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Second of 15 on chase debut at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) in December and ran below market expectations next time (2m7f); question marks over today's distance but that penultimate effort commands respect.

7/1

8th

9

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

15:50 Taunton

The Cox Express

10st 11lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Robert Walford

towards rear

4/1

Form: F/08-P

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who has failed to complete in four of his last seven starts including when pulled up in a Worcester handicap (2m4f, soft) on his return last month; mark is tumbling but he has plenty to prove and can only be watched.
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11

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Commodore Miller

10st 7lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Danni O’Neill

Maiden hurdle runner-up for Nicky Henderson in December 2021 but lightly raced since and he struggled on his three starts in 2024; returns from another absence today.

100/1

12th

11

6th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

Commodore Miller

11st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Danni O’Neill

Ten-race maiden who has failed to complete in four of his last seven starts including when pulled up in a Worcester handicap (2m4f, soft) on his return last month; mark is tumbling but he has plenty to prove and can only be watched.

50/1

12th

11

6th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

Commodore Miller

11st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Danni O’Neill

Ten-race maiden who has failed to complete in four of his last seven starts including when pulled up in a Worcester handicap (2m4f, soft) on his return last month; mark is tumbling but he has plenty to prove and can only be watched.

50/1

Form: -773P0

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden who struggled in her final two runs in Ireland in August but she's now with Dan Skelton and has had wind surgery since her last run; had some placed form in a big-field handicap over fences during the summer and she needs a close look on stable debut.
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10

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Ballydangan

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Hugh Burns

Two wins at Hexham (3m, good to soft) last year and on a handy mark on that form; soft ground may not have suited here last time but he's now been well below par on his last two starts and has to get back on track.

12/1

4th

3

19th Feb 2026

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:08 Sedgefield

Ballydangan

11st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Hugh Burns

Won twice over 3m at Hexham last year (good); pulled up when returning from a short break at Catterick last time; conditions perhaps not ideal and a bit to prove.

9/1

Form: 15-743

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Good-ground bumper winner for Hugo Palmer but he's been well beaten in three hurdles runs (2m4f-3m) since August; still early days in this sphere and now switches to a handicap but he needs a transformation for new yard; tongue-tie added; back in trip.
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No Results Found

Form: 39/F4/

Last run: 1063 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Close third in one of his handicaps over hurdles but things didn't go well in final three runs (hurdle/chases) in 2021 and he's been on the sidelines since; still lightly raced but he has lots to prove back from a massive absence for new yard.
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7

31st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

12:20 Warwick

Thats The Badger

11st 1lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

in touch with leaders

33/1

7

31st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

12:20 Warwick

Thats The Badger

11st 1lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

in touch with leaders

33/1

8th

4

5th Dec 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 113y

Class 5

13:55 Leicester

Thats The Badger

11st 9lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

Signed off for Henry Daly over fences; returning from a mammoth absence when pulled up back over hurdles at Chepstow; now goes in a tongue-tie.

25/1

Form: 05149/

Last run: 559 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Forged clear on handicap debut at Ffos Las (2m, soft) in February 2023 but he was raised 10lb for that win and he flopped in his two subsequent runs (2m3f) last spring; still lightly raced but he has something to prove back from a long absence.
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6

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:05 Stratford

Auba Me Yang

11st 1lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: D J Jeffreys

Outran 40-1 odds when second at Uttoxeter (2m4f soft) in December but was generally very disappointing for Emma Lavelle last season; well beaten when 66-1 for stable debut six weeks ago and could be considered only if much stronger in the betting here; tongue-tie added.

25/1

10th

5

6th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

17:00 Ffos Las

Auba Me Yang

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: D J Jeffreys

towards rear

16/1

10th

5

6th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

17:00 Ffos Las

Auba Me Yang

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: D J Jeffreys

towards rear

16/1

Form: 69P-4

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all four hurdle runs but made some late headway when fourth on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month and could find something extra on this step up in trip; one two runners for Dan Skelton and market should be informative.
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2nd

8

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell

Jacksbar

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Displayed a significant jolt of improvement when winning by over 6l at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) in December, her third handicap, and posted another good effort when keeping-on second at Exeter (2m2f, good) last month; has stamina in her pedigree and commands respect on this first attempt at 3m.

11/4

Form: P5-026

Last run: 108 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Much better effort when close second in Ffos Las handicap (2m, good) in May but he failed to back that up at Newton Abbot in July; record now stands at 0-9 and he has a bit to prove again after another break.
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6

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 212y

Class 5

16:43 Ludlow

Seren Y Teigr

10st 3lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Trailed Dunstall Rambler and Haafback on Wincanton's chasing debut, but he wasn't done with when falling two out at Sedgefield latest, despite which he's eased 2lb more; not ruled out; blinkers replace visor.

14/1

4

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Seren Y Teigr

10st 8lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Runner-up off 3lb higher over hurdles at Ffos Las last May but pulled up in November and tailed off when 40-1 at Wincanton on last month's chase debut; dramatic improvement is needed in a first-time visor.

9/1

4

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Seren Y Teigr

10st 8lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Runner-up off 3lb higher over hurdles at Ffos Las last May but pulled up in November and tailed off when 40-1 at Wincanton on last month's chase debut; dramatic improvement is needed in a first-time visor.

9/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £158.65
Tricast £2248.69

Selections

RP RATINGS:

My Friend Sean

WEST COUNTRY:

The Cox Express

SPOTLIGHT:

Boston Joe

The Sun:

Speiriuil

Daily Mail:

Stardhem

D Express:

Palawan Du Mazet

Daily Record:

Speiriuil

POSTDATA:

My Friend Sean

The Star:

My Friend Sean

The Times:

The Cox Express

The Guardian:

The Cox Express

Telegraph:

Boston Joe

Daily Mirror:

Boston Joe