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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6th

3

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:01 Chepstow

Dapper Gee Gee

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Tony Carroll

Dual winner over 7f at this track, the latest (good to soft) in May; has one good run against his name over this far, but on balance shorter trips seem to suit him best and he may also prefer slower ground.

7/1

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

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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13th

12

(14)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Too Much Trevor

8st 2lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Grace Harris

Three course wins already this year, the latest by a neck over 7f (good to firm) 13 days ago (won on soft ground in June); placed four times from six starts over C&D and could go well again despite being 3lb out of the weights.

12/1

1st

7

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

16:25 Chepstow

Too Much Trevor

8st 10lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

C&D winner in July off 2lb lower; below that level since and he's the most exposed of these (2-36).

12/1

3rd

3

(11)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:26 Chepstow

Too Much Trevor

9st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Only 2lb higher than when fending off Ajrad and Scarfo here last month (7f) but never threatened to follow up 16 days ago, again here; however, consistent in the main and couldn't rule out.

16/1

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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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Acts on any ground and mainly consistent, again running with credit when third of eight here (7f, good to soft) on Saturday; has only managed to win one of her last 32 starts, though, and may prefer further than this now.

4/1

3rd

4

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

18:45 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Acts on any ground, but the last nine of her ten wins have been over sprint trips; has had some close calls over C&D this summer but she's not easy to predict and has been well held in her last two runs; risks attached.

8/1

3rd

3

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Seven-time course winner who's become hard to win with, landing just one of her last 30 starts; she's not been this low in the weights for years but isn't as good now; yard also responsible for Savannah Smiles.

8/1

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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9th

6

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Spirit Of The Bay

8st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: John & Rhys Flint

Three-time winner here, two over this trip the latest of which came last month; finished behind Revelance and Nakaaha when third of seven back here last time, but lost more ground at the start than she was beaten by; has winning form on soft ground and of interest; stable also runs Auburn Avenue.

12/1

3rd

6

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 4

19:05 Chepstow

Spirit Of The Bay

9st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

4lb higher than for her recent Class 5 win over C&D and she posted an ordinary time; others preferred.

8/1

1st

5

(6)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:01 Chepstow

Spirit Of The Bay

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Was back off her last winning mark when beaten a neck at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) ten days ago, doing very well to go so close following a poor start; should be bang there granted a cleaner break this time; stable also runs Nammos.

5/1

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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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

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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6th

1

(9)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

15:48 Carlisle

Stoneywell

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Steph Hollinshead

Nine-race maiden; not made a huge impact in handicaps this year, the latest off this mark at Ayr last week; others look stronger.

16/1

12th

6

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Stoneywell

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Steph Hollinshead

Eight-race maiden who has form figures of 89778 in handicaps and was laboured at Redcar (7f, good) when last seen in June; mark continues to fall but he needs a transformation after a short break.

25/1

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

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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1st

8

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

14:35 Ffos Las

Cypriot Diaspora

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rod Millman

Fine on all ground; second to Lerwick here two runs back but she wasn't as good last week and has to rebound from that.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

14:45 Ffos Las

Cypriot Diaspora

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Rod Millman

Won this race on good ground a year ago and followed up on soft ground over C&D a week later; not in same form this season but handicapped accordingly now and was placed over C&D (good) on last two outings; ought to make her presence felt again.

8/1

2nd

4

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:30 Ffos Las

Cypriot Diaspora

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

Recorded back-to-back wins over C&D last August; has been below that level since although she ran better when third over C&D when last seen in June; has dropped to a career-low mark and course record holds her in good stead; possibilities.

4/1

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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5th

1

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:30 Chepstow

Margorie

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Landed a Windsor novice (6f, soft) a year ago and best effort since came when fifth of 11 here (6f, soft) in June; conditions are likely to be in her favour, but she still has stamina to prove.

7/1

1

(5)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

18:21 Salisbury

Margorie

11st 2lb

J: Miss Khadijah Mellah

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Novice winner who is 0-6 in handicaps but ran encouragingly at Chepstow (6f; finished well from rear) most recently and is now a stone below her opening mark; interesting dropped to 0-55 level.

5/1

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

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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