May 21 / 19.10 Chepstow

19.10

Good To Soft

Treble Odds L15s At David Lucas Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Treble Odds L15s At David Lucas Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.80
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 52-104 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Better than ever when readily seeing off 11 rivals at Southwell (7f) under Gina Mangan in January; never involved over 1m at Doncaster next time but shaped as if still in form when fourth back at Southwell (7f) 23 days ago.
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5th

8

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Dapper Gee Gee

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Landed his third win at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) last month and ran up to that form when runner-up back there (soft) six days ago; still on a workable mark and holds claims.

7/2

2nd

9

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:53 Chepstow

Dapper Gee Gee

8st 11lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Gained a second C&D victory when getting up late in 11-runner handicap last month; up 2lb but that form is working out well so he must enter calculations.

9/2

1st

5

(8)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Dapper Gee Gee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Better than ever when readily seeing off 11 rivals at Southwell (7f) under Gina Mangan in January; never involved over 1m at Doncaster next time but shaped as if still in form when fourth back at Southwell (7f) 23 days ago.

6/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 3446-5

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice here (including 7f) last year but he's still a maiden after 28 starts; well-held fifth on 1m Bath reappearance five weeks ago and it's likely the wait for a first win will go on.
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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

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 856-56 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has gained seven of her ten career wins at Chepstow; went backwards from a sound reappearance effort at Bath (extended 5f) when last of six over a bare 5f there 12 days later but a revival can't be ruled out back at Chepstow; raced exclusively at sprint trips since 2023 but won over C&D in 2022.
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4th

3

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Multiple course winner, the latest last September (6f, soft) off a 1lb lower mark; she has run some solid races in defeat this year but consistency has been an issue and others appeal more in today's field.

6/1

4th

6

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:37 Salisbury

Connies Rose

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Seven-time winner at Chepstow and finished a solid second, splitting subsequent winners, there last time; has form over this C&D and warrants respect up just 1lb.

9/4

2nd

2

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

Seven-time course winner (4-12 over this trip); has been running over 7f of late but should be all right with the return to 5f and is back at the right sort of level off her last winning mark; enters calculations.

7/1

Form: 13759- C

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Took her Chepstow record to 2-4 when seeing off five rivals over 1m2f last July but her form dipped at the end of the year; races over short of 1m for the first time in five years on her reappearance and a watching brief is the call despite her good record here.
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2nd

7

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

16:05 Ffos Las

Spirit Of The Bay

9st 3lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Exposed six-time winner who has performed moderately in her last two races over 1m; on the plus side, she hasn't had many chances at 7f over which she was a close fourth on her comeback.

14/1

7th

5

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:35 Chepstow

Spirit Of The Bay

8st 13lb

J: William Cox

T: John & Rhys Flint

Two of her four wins have came at this track, one over today's distance; fourth in both starts this year but may be vulnerable to younger rivals.

6/1

4th

8

(12)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Spirit Of The Bay

9st 5lb

J: William Cox

T: John & Rhys Flint

Gained last season's win over 1m2f and made an encouraging reappearance when finishing strongly for close fourth over 7f at Chepstow (good to soft) last month; sure to be suited by this move back up in trip and remains on a workable mark; shortlisted.

7/1

11/2

Form: 595163 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner, including twice in the month of May; got his head back in front at Wolverhampton (7f) in March; respectable return to turf when third of 11 at Bath (1m good) 17 days ago; can be expected to go well back at Chepstow.
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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

25/1

Form: 2177/9

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m at Newmarket (good; also second on soft) in autumn 2024 but absent for 487 days prior to weakening into ninth of ten at Kempton (1m) three weeks ago; entitled to strip fitter (return to turf may also help) but a leap of faith is needed.
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7th

9

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

16:22 Salisbury

Sixfiveseven

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: J S Moore

Gradually finding his form for new stable since returning from lengthy absence, fourth over 1m at Ffos Las most recently; doesn't seem to be crying out for this step back up in distance, however.

12/1

4th

6

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Sixfiveseven

9st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Newmarket winner in late 2024 (1m, good; fine on soft); second run back from a long absence was better than the first and he might progress again; realistic mark.

9/1

6th

1

(11)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Sixfiveseven

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Won over 1m at Newmarket (good; also second on soft) in autumn 2024 but absent for 487 days prior to weakening into ninth of ten at Kempton (1m) three weeks ago; entitled to strip fitter (return to turf may also help) but a leap of faith is needed.

25/1

Form: 738-97

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Fair form when third in a 7f Leicester novice last October but it's a standout run so far, finishing well held in handicaps on all three subsequent outings; the stable also runs Wodao.
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8th

6

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Stoneywell

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Steph Hollinshead

Seven-race maiden whose best effort came when third of seven in a Leicester novice (7f, good; 80-1) last October; that form is dubious, however. and he hasn't matched it since; best watched despite another 3lb drop.

25/1

7th

7

(5)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Stoneywell

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Fair form when third in a 7f Leicester novice last October but it's a standout run so far, finishing well held in handicaps on all three subsequent outings; the stable also runs Wodao.

33/1

7th

1

(7)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:42 Southwell (AW)

Stoneywell

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

The third in a Leicester novice last October is his standout run; 80-1 for a C&D handicap here in March and never counted (first-time hood).

25/1

Form: 006-59

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
A dual winner over the extended 7f at Ffos Las (good/soft) last August; made an encouraging return when fifth over 7f at Kempton in March but well held back on turf at Leicester 12 days ago.
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3rd

3

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

19:39 Ffos Las

Cypriot Diaspora

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Rod Millman

Two wins and a second to her name in three runs here, all over C&D; slid to a dangerous mark now, being 8lb lower than when last successful, but she's lost her way this year; soft ground ideal, so the more rain the better for her.

10/1

6th

8

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Leicester

Cypriot Diaspora

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Five-time winner from 32 starts, the latest success coming at Ffos Las (7.5f, soft) last August; below her best in three starts this year and this drop back to 6f isn't certain to suit, but she is back on a handy mark.

10/1

8th

6

(10)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Cypriot Diaspora

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Rod Millman

A dual winner over the extended 7f at Ffos Las (good/soft) last August; made an encouraging return when fifth over 7f at Kempton in March but well held back on turf at Leicester 12 days ago.

14/1

Form: 10-067

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sprung a surprise in a soft-ground Windsor maiden last September; no impact in handicaps since but the ground has been good to firm back on turf on her last two starts and today's conditions should be a bit closer to those which she encountered when winning; no shock were she to bounce back to form with a bang.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:25 Chepstow

Margorie

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Gained a first win at Windsor (6f) in September but she has failed to build on it since handicapping, ninth of 11 over 7f here 16 days ago; mark is falling but she still needs to take a big step forward.

16/1

9th

10

(3)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Margorie

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Sprung a surprise in a soft-ground Windsor maiden last September; no impact in handicaps since but the ground has been good to firm back on turf on her last two starts and today's conditions should be a bit closer to those which she encountered when winning; no shock were she to bounce back to form with a bang.

11/1

7th

4

(8)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Margorie

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Sprung a surprise in a soft-ground C&D maiden last September; no impact in handicaps and although last time at Haydock (cheekpieces first time) was a bit better, others are more appealing.

14/1

Form: 13338-

Last run: 245 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Made second handicap start a winning one at Kempton (1m) last May; creditable third on next three starts (including 7f) before failing to fire in cheekpieces (which are quickly discarded) on final 3yo outing; reappears with his stable back in form and high on the shortlist under Billy Loughnane.
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No / Draw
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9th

4

(9)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Opening Bat

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Gained a breakthrough victory over C&D last May but ended 2025 with a poor run over C&D and has fared no better in handicaps at Chepstow (7f) and Salisbury (1m) this season; not easy to make a case for.

14/1

11th

9

(10)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Opening Bat

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Harry Charlton

Scored on AW last spring and subsequently ran well over C&D; on good mark if judged on those exploits but ended last season with a below-par effort and was well beaten when returning last month; now has a point to prove.

10/1

Form: 6-6846

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
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7th

1

(9)

24th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Terries Royale

10st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Appleby

Half-brother to six winners including Sakhee's Return (5.8f-7f including 2yo; RPR 93), Jackpot Royale (7f-1m; 91), Be Royale (6f-8.6f including AW; 79), Queens Royale (7f AW; 75) and Must Be Royale (7f AW; 70); once-raced dam (56) out of 1m Group 3 winner; family has won plenty of races for the yard, but stable only has the occasional winning newcomer; watch market.

16/1

Non-runners

Wodao

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £30.50
Straight Forecast £27.61
Tricast £225.90
Trifecta £205.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Romanovich

The Star:

Margorie

Daily Mirror:

Opening Bat

Telegraph:

Terries Royale

D Express:

Wodao

Daily Mail:

Connie's Rose

RP RATINGS:

Romanovich

POSTDATA:

Romanovich

WEST COUNTRY:

Romanovich

The Times:

Romanovich

The Guardian:

Romanovich

The Sun:

Romanovich

Daily Record:

Romanovich