May 21 / 19.40 Chepstow

19.40

Good To Soft

Get Raceday Ready With Lucas Bookies Handicap

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Get Raceday Ready With Lucas Bookies Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.40
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 376337 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Exposed mare whose last win came in Wolverhampton classified (6f, AW) in January 2025; having first start on turf since September 2024 and others are more persuasive.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Narrow winner of a 6f handicap here (good to soft) in May and that has been followed by three similar efforts in defeat; creeping up the weights so she will need a bit more now back up to 7f.

8/1

2nd

4

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tony Carroll

Back to form when scoring over C&D (good to soft) last month and has made the frame twice since over C&D; she looks sure to be thereabouts.

15/8

2nd

4

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:33 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

9st 0lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Back to winning ways when leading late in a C&D handicap last month (good to soft); not quite so good when fourth to Too Much Trevor nine days ago but it was still a fair effort; shouldn't be far away.

7/2

20/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 33406-

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Not fully exposed after eight starts and it was a good start handicapping when third at Bath (good to firm) and Nottingham (also about 1m, good) in April and June last year; went backwards after that (soft and AW) and now returns having his first start at 6f since 2yo days; still worth a market check.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Captain Cess

9st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ten-race maiden but he went close at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) on his final start for Adrian Wintle, and ran well at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm; didn't get the clearest run) last month on his stable debut; this trip will be no issue and he's considered.

11/4

3

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Captain Cess

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ex-Adrian Wintle; ten-race maiden; sound efforts on last two starts, notably on stable debut when third at Wetherby last week (5.5f, good to firm; 11-8 favourite, not clearest of runs); seems to stay 7f; a possible.

5/2

3rd

1

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Captain Cess

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ex-Adrian Wintle; nine-race maiden; beaten a short head at Chepstow on reappearance last month (6f, good to soft); has since changed yards; well drawn and a chance on stable debut.

15/8

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 11-571 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
3-7 on AW, his latest win coming at Kempton (6f) a fortnight ago on third start for Adam Kirby; up 3lb on just this second go on turf and he can probably do better again.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dancing With Drums

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

Three-time AW winner over 6f; yet to offer much over this far (0-5) and hasn't beaten a rival in his last two races.

11/1

9th

5

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Dancing With Drums

9st 12lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Adam Kirby

Three-time AW winner over 6f, most recently at Kempton in May off a 1lb lower mark than today's; third on turf at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) after that success but he's been below that level over this trip in two starts since.

20/1

5th

2

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Dancing With Drums

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Adam Kirby

Triple 6f scorer on Tapeta or Polytrack, and ought to have races in him on turf also judged on last month's Chepstow third (good to soft); this trip still seemed too far for now at Redcar latest, however.

12/1

12/1

Form: 7/064- D

Last run: 297 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f Windsor winner (soft and good to firm), latterly in April 2024 for Luke Dace; left Claire Hobson after three starts, including fair fourth of nine at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft; first-time visor) last July; market might help on this stable debut (same owner) and first start for ten months.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:25 Chepstow

Snuggle

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Thomas Faulkner

A fair 6f scorer for Luke Dace in 2024; off ten months but shaped well for his new stable with fourth of 12 in C&D handicap 16 days ago; not without interest off a reduced mark.

6/1

4th

1

(12)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Snuggle

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Thomas Faulkner

Dual 6f Windsor winner (soft and good to firm), latterly in April 2024 for Luke Dace; left Claire Hobson after three starts, including fair fourth of nine at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft; first-time visor) last July; market might help on this stable debut (same owner) and first start for ten months.

12/1

3

(4)

28th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

14:15 Yarmouth

Snuggle

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Clare Hobson

Second of two wins was in April 2024 when trained by Luke Dace; has shown little in two starts for current trainer this year; first-time visor goes on but hard to recommend.

25/1

25/1

Form: 06306-

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Some encouragement when third of five in C&D maiden (soft) in September but beaten 10l in two subsequent handicaps; reappears as one of two for Grace Harris and it's still early days.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

19:09 Ffos Las

A Rose Adaay

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Grace Harris

Well drawn when third at Chepstow early in the month, wasn't at the same course last time; won't mind the drop from 1m and is one to consider for 5lb claimer Harry Vigors, who's enjoying a purple patch.

8/1

5th

8

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Chepstow

A Rose Adaay

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

Lightly raced maiden whose best efforts have come here, latterly on her first run at beyond sprint trips over C&D behind Scarfo nine days ago (both well drawn); a 3lb swing entitles her to at least get closer.

8/1

3rd

5

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Chepstow

A Rose Adaay

9st 4lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Grace Harris

Best effort when third here in a maiden (6f, soft) last September; well held in three handicaps since; steps up in trip and needs to show improvement.

9/1

Form: -58933 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Yet to score but he ran respectably on his last two starts, finishing third at Leicester (6f) last month and again at Windsor (5f, also good to firm; yet to race on slower than good) a fortnight ago; return to this trip can aid his cause and he looks the best of three chances for Tony Carroll.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

14:40 Chepstow

Dragon God

9st 2lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

0-12 but he has been threatening for Tony Carroll this year, most recently finishing second in a C&D handicap 19 days ago; should get a good pace to aim at and unlikely to be far away again.

4/1

2nd

3

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:05 Chepstow

Dragon God

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tony Carroll

0-11 but finished third twice in the spring; drops back in trip and still has time on his side; should not be far away if he shows his best form.

5/2

5th

2

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Dragon God

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tony Carroll

Still a maiden after ten runs but has been placed twice on good to firm ground this spring (6f/5f) and may not have been suited by good to soft when slightly disappointing last time; this trip could be ideal; no surprise if he features.

7/2

Form: 424438 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who was also beaten a nose off this mark in September on last visit here (7f); running respectably on AW earlier this year but below par returned to turf at Haydock last month; this is easier and he's never confidently ruled out at this track.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(1)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Punchbowl Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: John O’Shea

Infrequent winner these days but always prominent when holding on at Chepstow (6f, good) four days ago; this looks tougher under a 4lb penalty (Alexandra Egan rides again).

5/1

1st

1

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:33 Chepstow

Punchbowl Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: John O’Shea

Just one win in the last five years but it came over C&D; back to form when second to Too Much Trevor over C&D nine days ago, doing comfortably best of the stands' side group, and 2lb better off today; good chance of turning the tables.

9/4

Form: 886427 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-10 for this yard but she went close at Southwell (6f, AW) on her penultimate start; 14l defeat at Yarmouth last time tempers confidence, however.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Griselda

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Henrietta C Knight

Regressive and inconsistent for this yard, and is tried in a first-time visor instead of cheekpieces tonight; needs to bounce back from a couple of ordinary efforts on turf.

12/1

8th

12

(8)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Griselda

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Henrietta C Knight

0-10 for this yard but she went close at Southwell (6f, AW) on her penultimate start; 14l defeat at Yarmouth last time tempers confidence, however.

12/1

7th

6

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

Griselda

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Henrietta C Knight

Won three nurseries for George Scott; not the same filly now but handicapped accordingly and went close at Southwell (6f, AW) 17 days ago.

7/2

9th
11 (4)
Alyara

25/1

Form: 754376

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Three wins, all around 1m, but the most recent was in December 2024; has been sprinting but had issues at the start on her last two outings, including when beating one home at Bath last week.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(4)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Alyara

8st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Joe Ponting

Three wins, all around 1m, but the most recent was in December 2024; has been sprinting but had issues at the start on her last two outings, including when beating one home at Bath last week.

25/1

6th

7

(1)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Alyara

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Joe Ponting

On a long losing sequence and she failed to beat a rival in a 6f Salisbury handicap ten days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

7th

8

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Alyara

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Joe Ponting

Two of her three wins have come on turf, but seen much more often on the AW these days; latest efforts have been respectable, but a losing run of 26 sounds a note of caution.

8/1

10/1

Form: -45094 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Four wins (one on turf) include two at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) for Ivan Furtado; tried this headgear combination for the first time when fourth back there (5f) last month and subsequently joined this yard for 2,000gns; acts with ease in the ground and nothing wrong with this mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:05 Chepstow

Macarone

9st 3lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Grace Harris

Sole success on turf came in 2023 when trained by Craig Lidster; has win three times since on AW and left Ivan Furtado last month; unplaced in three runs for current yard and doesn't look ready to capitalise on career-low mark.

8/1

7th

7

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Macarone

9st 5lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Grace Harris

Bagged a pair of 6f Wolverhampton handicaps for Ivan Furtado last autumn; ended his time with that yard below his best though and he's fared no better in 5f/6f Chepstow handicaps for his new handler recently.

25/1

8th

7

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Macarone

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Grace Harris

A fair 6f scorer for Ivan Furtado in 2025; changed hands for 2,000gns before coming in just tenth for new yard in 6f handicap here 16 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

16/1

Form: 734276

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Two wins at 7f on AW and he went close on that surface at Wolverhampton (7f) in March; below that form on last two starts and has something to prove back at 6f on this forecast easy turf; blinkers go on.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dayman

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

C&D winner who is without success in over four years; went close over C&D in March when 3lb higher but needs to bounce back after being well beaten (6f, good to soft; first-time blinkers) at Chepstow latest.

16/1

11th

7

(7)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Dayman

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Two wins at 7f on AW and he went close on that surface at Wolverhampton (7f) in March; below that form on last two starts and has something to prove back at 6f on this forecast easy turf; blinkers go on.

8/1

10/1

Form: 5-3506

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Three 5f wins on turf include his last start on grass in good-ground Haydock handicap (first-time blinkers; has won on heavy) in October; didn't quite match that in seven AW starts subsequently but now 2lb below that winning mark; placed just once from five starts at 6f and no headgear today, however.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Son Of Astar

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Scored three times (including over C&D) in 2025; back to his best in refitted blinkers with head second of nine in 5f Chepstow handicap a week ago; up 3lb but holds very good claims with talented 3lb claimer Jack Callan up.

100/30

2nd

6

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Son Of Astar

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Tony Carroll

A three-time 5f winner in 2025; yet to hit top form this season though, going without headgear after three months off when last of 12 in 6f handicap here 16 days ago; blinkers return but he needs to get back on track.

14/1

12th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Son Of Astar

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Three 5f wins on turf include his last start on grass in good-ground Haydock handicap (first-time blinkers; has won on heavy) in October; didn't quite match that in seven AW starts subsequently but now 2lb below that winning mark; placed just once from five starts at 6f and no headgear today, however.

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £82.70
Straight Forecast £54.77
Tricast £245.58
Trifecta £649.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dancing With Drums

The Times:

Dragon God

POSTDATA:

Autumn Angel

WEST COUNTRY:

Alyara

Telegraph:

Punchbowl Flyer

RP RATINGS:

Dancing With Drums

NEWMARKET:

Dancing With Drums

The Guardian:

Dancing With Drums

The Star:

Dancing With Drums

Daily Record:

Dancing With Drums

Daily Mail:

Dragon God

D Express:

Dragon God

Daily Mirror:

Dragon God