September 03 / 16.23 Chepstow

16.23

Good To Firm

In Memory Of Late David Lucas Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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In Memory Of Late David Lucas Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4-

Last run: 297 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
360,000euros yearling; encouraging debut when fourth at Newcastle (6f, AW) last November; gelded since and makes belated seasonal/turf debut; half-brother to four winners and has good credentials; market will be best guide but if he shows any improvement he will take all the beating.
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7

(12)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

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9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Edward Bethell

Didn't kick on for William Haggas and, following an encouraging stable debut (7f, AW) in July, he never got going when last of nine to Good Heavens at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; 6-1) three weeks ago; questions to answer.

11/1

2

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:32 Pontefract

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10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Edward Bethell

Won 6f handicap here (soft) for William Haggas just under a year ago; didn't kick on for that yard but it was an encouraging stable debut when favourite and third of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW) in July; same mark and shapes like he's worth another go at 1m.

5/1

OUR TIP

11/10

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 922

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Second in maidens at Haydock (7f, good) in July and Southwell (6f, AW) last month; looks sure to go close.
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15th

16

(17)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Caffu Zafeen

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Placed over 6f/7f in Britain two seasons ago; never a factor on 5f Navan stable debut 11 days ago after a year off the track; market will reveal expectations.

50/1

18th

10

(12)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Caffu Zafeen

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

Placed over 6f/7f in Britain two seasons ago; off for almost a year; hard to fancy against that background.

25/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam 5f/6f 2yo winner (RPR 83), closely related to prolific 7f-10.6f winner Reckless Lad, out of maiden half-sister to French 1m1f Listed winner Mary Boleyn and useful 6f winner Kaldoun Kingdom; probably best watched on debut.
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8th

5

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Trafalger

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ben Case

0-7 but has claims on his best form for Eve Johnson Houghton including a close third in Bath handicap (5.7f, good to firm) last September; returns after 259 days off but he needs watching in market on stable debut; hood reapplied.

10/1

4

(8)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:30 Yarmouth

Trafalger

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

0-6 but he's finished placed in three of his four runs for current yard, including a close third off this mark at Bath (5.6f, good to firm) last month; that was a bold bid in a big field and he's respected back in trip.

11/4

3rd

7

(6)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:55 Bath

Trafalger

9st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Runner-up in novice events at Doncaster (6f, good) and Windsor (5f, good to firm) with a hood for his new stable this summer; hood (absent again) removed for handicap debut when fifth at Sandown (5f, soft) 18 days ago; remains unexposed.

14/1

Form: 9

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed little when ninth of ten on her debut at Salisbury (7f, good to firm; 125-1) last month; others preferred.
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10th

12

(7)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rising From Embers

8st 13lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Joe Tickle

Has been beaten 12l and more in qualifying runs at 7f and 6f but this trip, if not further, is likely to suit better now she goes handicapping; still has a good deal to prove, though.

20/1

8th

9

(6)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Rising From Embers

8st 13lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Joe Tickle

Has made a low-key start to career, over 7f at Salisbury and 6f at Chepstow; unlikely to fare better today as handicaps over further are going to be more her level.

100/1

4th

8

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:23 Chepstow

Rising From Embers

9st 2lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Joe Tickle

in touch with leaders, outpaced halfway, hung badly left from 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, no telling impression

66/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
110,000gns yearling; sixth foal; sister to 6f 2yo winner Jonah Jones (RPR 95), closely related to US 8.5f turf winner Scattered Thoughts; dam 6f 2yo/US 1m winner (100), sister to winners Harwoods Star (5f/6f), Hong Kong Dancer (HK 5f-7f) and Lido Lady (6f/1m); she makes a belated debut and the market should be best guide.
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5th

5

(4)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:23 Chepstow

Farnaleen

9st 4lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Sylvester Kirk

taken down early, held up in rear, outpaced halfway, soon lost touch

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ninth foal; half-sister to winners Snow Leopardess (bumper/2m3f-3m2f hurdle/smart chase), Parramount (useful bumper/2m hurdle), Shah Of Persia (3m chase) and Shah An Shah (3m hurdle); dam bumper/2m3f hurdle winner; yard not renowned for Flat exploits and she is best watched on debut over just 6f.
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9th

9

(1)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Artemesia

8st 13lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Charlie Longsdon

Has failed to beat a rival at big odds in four starts over 6f-9.5f on turf/AW; stamina-laden pedigree suggests the longer trip should suit, but she still needs to find a deal of improvement.

33/1

9th

1

(7)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Artemesia

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Charlie Longsdon

Has a mark of just 20 after three modest runs at 6f and 7f; the step up in trip can only help but stout-staying siblings include classy chaser Snow Leopardess for these connections and her future surely lies over jumps.

66/1

1

(7)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Artemesia

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Charlie Longsdon

Has a mark of just 20 after three modest runs at 6f and 7f; the step up in trip can only help but stout-staying siblings include classy chaser Snow Leopardess for these connections and her future surely lies over jumps.

66/1

Non-runners

Kalik, Doctor Awtaad

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £2.00
Straight Forecast £2.20
Trifecta £12.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Caffu Zafeen

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WEST COUNTRY:

Rising From Embers

TOPSPEED:

Caffu Zafeen

POSTDATA:

Caffu Zafeen

The Guardian:

Caffu Zafeen

D Express:

Caffu Zafeen

Daily Mirror:

Caffu Zafeen

The Sun:

Caffu Zafeen

The Star:

Caffu Zafeen

Daily Record:

Caffu Zafeen

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