May 21 / 20.40 Chepstow

20.40

Good To Soft

David Lucas, Wales Leading Independent Bookmaker Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5338.68
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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David Lucas, Wales Leading Independent Bookmaker Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 37/5-0

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Bright start as 2yo in 2024 but then trailed the field in a Group 3 that October and, following an 80,000gns sale, has raced only twice for this yard, beaten 7l in one start last year and again on his comeback at Newbury 33 days ago; encouraging he's now putting a couple of runs together, though, so well worth a market check; hood added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(5)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Chepstow

The Green Mile

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Neil Mulholland

Bright start as 2yo in 2024 but then trailed the field in a Group 3 that October and, following an 80,000gns sale, has raced only twice for this yard, beaten 7l in one start last year and again on his comeback at Newbury 33 days ago; encouraging he's now putting a couple of runs together, though, so well worth a market check; hood added.

9/1

11th

8

(13)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Newbury

The Green Mile

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Neil Mulholland

Bright start as 2yo in 2024 but then trailed the field in a Group 3 that October and, following a 80,000gns sale, has raced only once since, when never dangerous in a 1m2f handicap last May; 343 days off before this belated fifth start and it's hard to know how much ability remains; market may guide.

25/1

5th

2

(5)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 3

15:50 Ascot

The Green Mile

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Neil Mulholland

Won a maiden at Bath (1m, good) on debut and improved when third of five in a conditions stakes at Epsom (8.5f, heavy) two weeks later; he dropped right out, however, when 40-1 for a 1m2f Group 3 in October; this is his first run since leaving the Crisfords for 80,000gns that month and he was soon gelded; should stay but needs improvement.

16/1

10/11

  • Place: £1.20

Form: /3231- D

Last run: 339 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; frequently up against subsequently much higher-rated rivals when in the frame first four starts then justified short odds when comfortably making all in Windsor novice (good to firm) upped to this trip in June; didn't look entirely straightforward that day so subsequent gelding operation may have sharpened his pencil and he's of obvious interest on this reappearance/handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

River King

9st 11lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Off the mark upped to 1m2f at Windsor last June; gelded prior to finishing second on his reappearance/handicap debut 11 days ago (1m2f, good to soft), pulling clear with the winner having travelled strongly; a 3lb rise won't help but he isn't fully exposed and returning to 1m shouldn't be an issue.

7/2

2nd

3

(4)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Chepstow

River King

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Lightly raced 4yo; frequently up against subsequently much higher-rated rivals when in the frame first four starts then justified short odds when comfortably making all in Windsor novice (good to firm) upped to this trip in June; didn't look entirely straightforward that day so subsequent gelding operation may have sharpened his pencil and he's of obvious interest on this reappearance/handicap debut.

10/11

1st

2

(3)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Windsor

River King

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten favourite over 1m at Nottingham and Chelmsford (AW) last month but continues to show consistent form (record reads 4323); good chance in this field, provided he stays the new trip.

Evs

12/1

Form: 021-05

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
1m heavy-ground maiden winner for Paddy Twomey in Ireland; suffered heavy defeat on stable debut in Doncaster's Spring Mile in March but offered something to work on when fifth of eight in Haydock handicap (about 1m2f, good to firm) last month; unexposed after just six starts.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(6)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Chepstow

Naples

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Steph Hollinshead

1m heavy-ground maiden winner for Paddy Twomey in Ireland; suffered heavy defeat on stable debut in Doncaster's Spring Mile in March but offered something to work on when fifth of eight in Haydock handicap (about 1m2f, good to firm) last month; unexposed after just six starts.

12/1

5th

3

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

15:10 Haydock

Naples

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Steph Hollinshead

His two peak efforts for Paddy Twomey came over 1m on soft ground; 50-1 when tailed off in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on his seasonal return; some encouragement for the longer trip on pedigree but he is not a solid option.

33/1

21th

14

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Naples

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Raced in four maidens for Paddy Twomey, winning by a neck at Listowel (1m, heavy) the final time; sold for 20,000gns since; goes into rather deep waters on stable/handicap debut but is still unexposed.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 02110- D

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
1-12 on turf; returned to form when second at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in September then went back-to-back at Kempton (1m3f, AW) on next two starts; slowly run series final didn't work out next time; not discounted on this comeback.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(2)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Chepstow

Crystal Mariner

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

1-12 on turf; returned to form when second at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in September then went back-to-back at Kempton (1m3f, AW) on next two starts; slowly run series final didn't work out next time; not discounted on this comeback.

8/1

4

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Crystal Mariner

9st 10lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Two wins this summer, at Salisbury in July (1m2f, good to firm) and over C&D 19 days ago; hit with a 5lb rise but still feasibly weighted.

100/30

1st

3

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Crystal Mariner

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jamie Osborne

Inconsistent but snapped losing sequence when winning at Salisbury (good to firm) in July; below form next two starts but close to career best when second at Doncaster (also 1m2f, good to soft) ten days ago; has run well here before and in calculations from the same mark (2lb well in).

7/1

4/1

Form: 17228- D

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner in France; 0-5 for Tom Dascombe but his second at Newbury (1m2f, good to soft) in September was an eyebrow-raiser, looking all over the winner before being claimed late; considered on this stable debut/reappearance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(1)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Chepstow

Alcaraz

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Seven-time winner in France; 0-5 for Tom Dascombe but his second at Newbury (1m2f, good to soft) in September was an eyebrow-raiser, looking all over the winner before being claimed late; considered on this stable debut/reappearance.

4/1

2

(8)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Newbury

Alcaraz

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Dascombe

7-26 when trained in France and Spain, including soft-ground wins; new yard for last three outings, with front-running second at Sandown (1m2f, good) and Newbury (1m2f, good to soft) on last two occasions, so he's in the mix.

9/1

2nd

2

(3)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newbury

Alcaraz

9st 13lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Tom Dascombe

Multiple winner on French soil; ran to market expectations (rank outsider of seven) in June on British debut but it was a different story, having attracted support, when second of eight at Sandown (1m2f, good) the following month; winner went in again next time; respected.

7/1

6/1

Form: 0-0363

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Placed in two of his last three starts (1m2f/1m3f, AW) for this yard and he won on good to soft at Goodwood (1m) last June for the Moores; tackles stiffer opposition this time but can't be ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(3)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Chepstow

Robbo

8st 11lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Placed in two of his last three starts (1m2f/1m3f, AW) for this yard and he won on good to soft at Goodwood (1m) last June for the Moores; tackles stiffer opposition this time but can't be ruled out.

6/1

3rd

2

(2)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Robbo

9st 8lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Inconsistent gelding who's with his third yard; better effort at Lingfield in February but gave himself no chance of seeing out 1m4f on his first crack at beyond 1m2f latest thanks to pulling hard; needs to settle early if he's to have a chance.

8/1

6th

1

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Robbo

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

On same mark as for his Goodwood win (1m) for Gary and Josh Moore last summer; made a low-key start for new yard last month but he returned to form with a creditable third here (1m2f) last time; was strong at the finish in that race and he's in the mix at this new trip.

11/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.30
Straight Forecast £18.99
Trifecta £207.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

River King

TOPSPEED:

Robbo

The Star:

Crystal Mariner

RP RATINGS:

Alcaraz

The Times:

River King

Telegraph:

River King

The Guardian:

River King

Daily Mail:

River King

D Express:

River King

The Sun:

River King

Daily Record:

River King

POSTDATA:

Robbo

WEST COUNTRY:

Robbo

Daily Mirror:

Robbo