May 13 / 15.50 Chepstow

15.50

Good To Firm

Why Bet Elsewhere, David Lucas Bookmakers Handicap

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 0m 7f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
SKY
View Course
Why Bet Elsewhere, David Lucas Bookmakers Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 881280 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Not seen to best effect the last twice but prior to that he had been first and second in 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton; one of two runners for the stable and the betting can provide clues.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Strong at the finish when winning a C&D handicap last May off 1lb higher; retains all his ability, in the frame on his last two start, and going back over this trip will suit; one of two runners for the stable.

11/2

4th

2

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Last of five wins came at this track (7f) in May 2025 off this mark; returned to form when beaten a head here (7f, good) 12 days ago but not sure the step back to 6f for the first time since February 2024 will be in his favour.

7/2

2nd

8

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:03 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

C&D win last May came off a 1lb higher mark; promising seasonal return in April but two lesser runs have followed; stable also run Sioux Warrior.

12/1

25/1

  • Place: £11.00

Form: 005-06

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden who has finished out of the money in two runs for his new yard this year; visor the headgear of choice this afternoon.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Too Much Trevor

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Off the mark at the 31st attempt when winning a 6f handicap here (soft) last month; not quite so good twice since but he is still capable of a prominent showing.

10/1

4th

2

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Too Much Trevor

9st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Grace Harris

Placed on plenty of occasions here and last month's overdue first win was also registered at this track (6f, soft); 1-32 win record can't be forgotten but he holds place prospects.

11/4

4th

3

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:33 Chepstow

Too Much Trevor

9st 3lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Grace Harris

Off the mark at the 31st attempt when beating Punchbowl Flyer over C&D nine days ago (soft; Autumn Angel fourth); 2lb worse off with the runner-up, who did best of those racing stands' side, and wouldn't be sure to confirm the placings.

5/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -57683 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Without a win since June 2022 but he's down in the weights and his latest third at Wolverhampton (7f) was promising; fine on fast turf and should get a good pace to aim at here; more appealing than many.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(2)

17th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Devasboy

9st 7lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

On a long losing run; good third over 7f at Chepstow (good) a month ago but hasn't run quite as well on his two outings since.

13/2

5th

2

(4)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Devasboy

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

On a lengthy losing sequence but he arrives in decent nick, a close fifth of eight in 1m Brighton handicap six days ago; one to consider.

9/2

5th

2

(4)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Devasboy

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

On a lengthy losing sequence but he arrives in decent nick, a close fifth of eight in 1m Brighton handicap six days ago; one to consider.

9/2

20/1

Form: /66-88

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in all 13 starts; modest form this year and others bring more pressing claims; cheekpieces return.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(11)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:04 Leicester

Marisitta

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

23-race maiden when she turned up for a handicap at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago but she won that seven-runner race, always prominent; that was a clear career best and it's striking that it was her first race at short of 6f; big player if the form is backed up.

2/1

1st

6

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Marisitta

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Still a maiden and lacks consistency to boot; hard to fancy.

12/1

6th

9

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Chepstow

Marisitta

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: John O’Shea

Still a maiden and lacks consistency to boot; returning cheekpieces replace first-time hood worn last time; hard to fancy.

20/1

5th
8 (10)
Ajrad

6/1

Form: 518744 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won a minor 7f handicap on AW in January and not beaten far on his last three starts; first and third in two visits to Chepstow so a good run should be forthcoming; cheekpieces back on today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(11)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Ajrad

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Has three course wins over 1m but has found it tougher going this year; slowly easing in the weights but dropping back to 7f is not enough to tempt.

16/1

5th

2

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Ajrad

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Rod Millman

Record over C&D reads 1112; getting on and has not been at his best this year but this task is easier, down in class having been dropped another 2lb; ought to fare much better.

5/1

Form: 25640- CD

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Off the mark when recording a decisive win over C&D last July (good to soft; cheekpieces first time) and registered a higher RPR when second over C&D two weeks later; mixed record afterwards and returns from 204 days off; dangerous mark if ready to roll though and she needs a market check; stable also runs Ravenglass
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(13)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

My Clementine

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

Took advantage of a reduced mark when scoring at Chepstow (7f, good) in August; got pestered for the lead when down the field at Wolverhampton next time, but she's hard to predict and this looks tough from a wide draw.

10/1

8

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:48 Chepstow

My Clementine

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Well handicapped on C&D win (good to soft) last summer but that is her only success from 18 starts and she's finished down the field in five runs this season; others preferred.

8/1

Form: 12-572 CD

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 2024, including C&D, and he ran his best race of this campaign when a close second at Wolverhampton nine weeks ago (7f); 1lb rise manageable and he's a leading contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Romanovich

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Four of his seven wins have come over C&D; successful off this mark at Wolverhampton in March but not in the same form in four runs since; others look more persuasive.

12/1

7th

7

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Romanovich

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: John O’Shea

Won off reduced mark at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March and has remained in good form since; only faded out of contention in closing stages when fifth over C&D (good to soft; behind Too Much Trevor and Connie's Rose) last week and ought to be better suited by today's faster ground; one to consider.

9/2

Form: 826-92 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Just touched off by her brother Fishermans Cottage (runs in the 2.20) at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) nine days ago; no win since June 2023 but conditions will suit and she's not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(6)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:15 Chepstow

Diamond Cottage

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Malcolm Saunders

Course regular who led close home to score over C&D (good) last month; reportedly unsuited by the soft ground when well beaten here 16 days ago; current mark is workable if she's back on song.

9/1

8th

6

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Diamond Cottage

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Malcolm Saunders

Notched a third course win when ending a losing run over C&D 17 days ago (unlucky Vape not far behind in sixth); got messed about a bit herself and has a fair chance of defying a 3lb rise.

3/1

1st

8

(9)

21st May 2025

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:35 Chepstow

Diamond Cottage

8st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Malcolm Saunders

Suffered lots of defeats since last win nearly two years ago, though went down by a short head at Salisbury (6f) two runs ago; she was entitled to run better here last week over the 7f, though.

16/1

Form: 47-978 C

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner down the years, including two here, but he wasn't in much form on AW early in the year.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(9)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:33 Leicester

Peachey Carnehan

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Mullineaux

Seventeen wins to his name but he hasn't won on turf for nearly three years and isn't in much form of late; up against it if his current mark of 37 is any guide.

33/1

8

(3)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:35 Chepstow

Peachey Carnehan

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Veteran has won 17 races, but seems to have lost his way and losing run up to 21; effectively 9lb wrong on his 168th start; look elsewhere.

50/1

12

(9)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:00 Chester

Peachey Carnehan

8st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Mullineaux

On a long losing sequence and he failed to beat a rival in 6f Redcar handicap 17 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

10th
6 (8)
Embarked

5/1

Form: 772443 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; infrequent winner but he comes here having run well in each of his last four starts, the latest when third at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) 17 days ago; all his wins have come at 7f so dropping back a furlong not an issue.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:26 Brighton

Embarked

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Hanging to his left may have cost him dear when a close fourth behind Barnsnape Boy in a C&D classified event 12 days ago; each-way claims if keeping straighter.

12/1

4th

4

(5)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Embarked

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Often a front-runner; returns to turf for the first time since winning a 0-60 handicap at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last July but he does appear to face a difficult task on these terms.

20/1

9th

12

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Embarked

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner who won over C&D in 2024; beaten around 6l when third here in January but he's been well held in two starts since; others preferred.

40/1

10/1

Form: 4-9338 CD

Last run: 86 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Conditions to suit (four course wins) and he is 5lb lower than for his last success (1m, good to firm; nine months ago); retained ability on AW over the winter; interesting with David Probert taking over (apprentice-ridden on last 14 starts).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Bath

Fact Or Fable

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Eight-time turf winner including three over C&D (good to firm/firm); disappointing effort on his final start last year and he was held in sixth here on his reappearance 12 days ago; may come on for that.

14/1

6th

8

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Fact Or Fable

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: J S Moore

Eight-time turf winner including three over C&D (good to firm/firm); well handicapped on his best form in 2025 but he's not easy to predict and he ended last season on a low note; market should guide after 169 days off.

16/1

8th

13

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Fact Or Fable

8st 6lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: J S Moore

Close up behind James Park Woods here three starts back but comfortably held on two subsequent visits, latterly in Lovely Jubly's race.

20/1

20/1

Form: 2-7807

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has a good chance if reproducing her AW best but she's not shone in that sphere in 2025 and she was again well beaten on turf at Bath last week; drops back to 7f with something to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(9)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year, most recently over 8.6f here nine days ago; too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(5)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year; gained her only win over C&D and she should appreciate the return to Tapeta but she has enough to prove for now.

16/1

14

(12)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Olympic Quest

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Joe Ponting

Sole win (28 races) was on AW in January 2024 and she has not finished closer than fifth in her nine runs this year; uninspiring record here.

50/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 453-99

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Of interest on her best form for Jim Bolger but she's finished well beaten in two starts for new connections this spring; lots to prove for now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

2

(2)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Expecto

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Of interest on her best form for Jim Bolger but she's finished well beaten in two starts for new connections this spring; lots to prove for now.

33/1

13th

2

(2)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Expecto

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Of interest on her best form for Jim Bolger but she's finished well beaten in two starts for new connections this spring; lots to prove for now.

33/1

9th

3

(3)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Expecto

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

midfield

20/1

25/1

Form: P866-8 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Her losing run stands at 21 but she ran some good races over C&D last year; usual hood was absent when well beaten on her return to action two weeks ago and it remains off today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(5)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:30 Chepstow

Dynamite Katie

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Regressive since coming over from Ireland and has done her racing over 7f-1m during the past year; turned in two poor efforts this spring and is tried in first-time blinkers dropping to the minimum trip.

25/1

14th

13

(1)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Dynamite Katie

8st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Her losing run stands at 21 but she ran some good races over C&D last year; usual hood was absent when well beaten on her return to action two weeks ago and it remains off today.

25/1

14th

13

(1)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Dynamite Katie

8st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Her losing run stands at 21 but she ran some good races over C&D last year; usual hood was absent when well beaten on her return to action two weeks ago and it remains off today.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £280.70
Straight Forecast £247.00
Tricast £987.71
Trifecta £2414.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Romanovich

The Times:

Diamond Cottage

RP RATINGS:

Devasboy

POSTDATA:

Embarked

Telegraph:

Romanovich

Daily Mail:

Romanovich

D Express:

Romanovich

The Guardian:

Devasboy

The Sun:

Embarked

Daily Mirror:

Diamond Cottage

The Star:

Diamond Cottage

Daily Record:

Diamond Cottage