Chepstow Race 7 - David Lucas, Wales Leading Independent Bookmaker Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
RIVER KING (3) impressed securing a 2.75L victory in a 2011m novice event at Windsor June last year. Taken to make a winning seasonal and handicap debut. NAPLES (4) managed to take a step forward recording a 6.75L fifth racing from off the pace over 2112m at Haydock last month. Bold show expected. Debuting for a new trainer ALCARAZ (1) enters calculations revisiting the flat following a pulled up effort contesting a 3218m maiden hurdle at Ludlow in November. CRYSTAL MARINER (2) failed to shine finishing 11.5L eleventh trying 2212m at Kempton start of November. Claims delivering his initial seasonal outing.

Jockey: Charles Bishop
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at Ludlow November 24 over 3200m. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Riyadh February 22 2025 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Austral carrying 54kg at $15. Best figures read well so don't underestimate.
Last Starts 178 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/13 | 24/11/2025 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | David Bass | 71.5kg | 3:48.59 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 8/13 | 25/10/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $40,840.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Soft | Sean Levey | 62kg | 2:15.31 | 1-3-8 | 8 |
| 26.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/12 | 19/09/2025 | 57 | HCP 3U | $28,460.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Soft | Tyrese Cameron | 60kg | 2:08.26 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2025 | 24 | HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 62kg | 2:20.64 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/06/2025 | 26 | HCP APP 3U | $33,950.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 65kg | 2:07.06 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/06/2025 | 24 | CLM CL4 4U | $28,170.00 | Argentan | 1900m | Soft | Augustin Madamet | 56kg | 2:01.00 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 7/13 | 11/05/2025 | 28 | $36,234.00 | Madrid | 2200m | Good | J Gelabert | 59kg | 2:20.06 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 | |
| 6/13 | 13/04/2025 | 50 | $79,275.00 | Madrid | 2000m | Soft | M Foulon | 58kg | 2:08.02 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 | |
| 8/12 | 22/02/2025 | 104 | HCP90-110 4U | $214,592.00 | Riyadh | 2100m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 54kg | 2:09.69 | - | 4 |
| 4.4L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/11/2024 | 14 | $75,868.00 | Madrid | 2000m | Soft | A Werle | 58kg | 2:08.13 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $1.00 | |
| 3/12 | 27/10/2024 | 42 | $41,195.00 | Madrid | 1800m | Good | A Werle | 58kg | 1:42.11 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather November 3 over 2200m, 11 len behind King's Code carrying 55.5kg at $15. First up last campaign second of 8 at Chelmsford April 24 2025 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Cavalry Call with 61kg at $8. Capable of a big run.
Last Starts 199 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 03/11/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $145,200.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | William Carver | 55.5kg | 2:21.17 | 10-11-11 | 11 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/10/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | Good | William Carver | 61.5kg | 2:20.02 | 5-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/14 | 24/09/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 63kg | 2:18.15 | 9-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/11 | 14/09/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $40,590.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | Good Soft | Saffie Osborne | 63.5kg | 2:08.55 | 9-7-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/08/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 61.5kg | 2:36.51 | 6-6-11 | 11 |
| 17.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | HCP APP 3U | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1810m | Good | Luke Catton | 66.5kg | 1:54.55 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $20,420.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 61.5kg | 2:09.30 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/07/2025 | 17 | HCP HUNT 4U | $20,420.00 | Salisbury | 2414m | Good Firm | William Carver | 58.5kg | 2:34.96 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 9/14 | 25/06/2025 | 37 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Saffie Osborne | 59.5kg | 2:22.41 | 13-11-9 | 13 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 19/05/2025 | 25 | HCP 4U | $19,930.00 | Windsor | 2303m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 2:26.69 | 8-8-9 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/04/2025 | 72 | HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 2:04.17 | 2-5-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of 11 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign won by 2.75 len Windsor June 16 over 2000m defeating Life Is Rosie carrying 59kg at $1.40. Previously first up; third of 12 at Doncaster April 25 2025 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Remmooz with 58.5kg at $3.80. Rates highly and is one of the leading chances.
Last Starts 339 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 16/06/2025 | 25 | OPEN NOV 35 | $14,760.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 59kg | 2:07.59 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.36 |
| 3/15 | 22/05/2025 | 13 | OPEN MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 59kg | 1:35.63 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $2.88 |
| 2/12 | 09/05/2025 | 14 | OPEN NOV 3 | $14,380.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:42.75 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $1.83 |
| 3/12 | 25/04/2025 | 261 | NOV 3U | $19,930.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 58.5kg | 1:25.45 | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.75 |
| 4/13 | 07/08/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $19,210.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Sean Levey | 59kg | 1:27.77 | 8-10-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up second last of 22 at Doncaster on March 28 over 1600m, 40 len behind Mezcala with 60kg at $51. Second run from a spell 5th of 8 at Haydock Park on April 25 over 2100m, 6 len behind Empire Of Light carrying 58.5kg at $41. Struggling to make a case.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 2112m | Good Firm | Jack Callan | 58.5kg | 2:12.97 | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 21/22 | 28/03/2026 | 187 | HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Soft | Dougie Costello | 60kg | 1:41.42 | 22-21-21-21-22-22-22-21 | 2 |
| 40.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/15 | 22/09/2025 | 12 | MDN 3U | $27,190.00 | Listowel | 1609m | Heavy | W J Lee | 61kg | 1:47.79 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/16 | 10/09/2025 | 74 | MDN 3U | $23,310.00 | Cork | 1609m | Soft | W J Lee | 61kg | 1:43.99 | - | 18 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 10/17 | 28/06/2025 | 17 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | W J Lee | 61kg | 1:11.35 | - | 10 |
| 9.8L | $3.75 |
| 4/16 | 11/06/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Limerick | 1609m | Good | W J Lee | 61kg | 1:42.23 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $2.00 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last start 11th of 14 at Newbury on April 18 over 2000m, 7 len behind Rathgar with 59.5kg at $67. At only start last preparation second last in a small field at Ascot on May 10 2025 over 2010m, 7 len behind Brindavan carrying 60kg at $26. Unlikely to be competitive.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 18/04/2026 | 343 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | David Probert | 59.5kg | 2:06.93 | - | 13 |
| 7.3L | $67.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/05/2025 | 210 | HCP 3 | $55,350.00 | Ascot Uk | 2004m | Good Firm | David Probert | 60kg | 2:06.09 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/10/2024 | 13 | G3 OPEN 2 | $123,680.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 59kg | 2:07.03 | 6-6-6-6-6-7-7-7 | 2 |
| 26.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/09/2024 | 15 | WFA 2 | $33,960.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Heavy | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | 1:50.23 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $17,510.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good | Charles Bishop | 60.5kg | 1:41.70 | 8-8-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Ashley Lewis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Southwell All Weather on April 11 over 2200m, 2 len behind Victors Spirit carrying 57.5kg at $15. The run before that 6th of 8 at Lingfield All Weather on March 25 over 2400m, 7 len behind Yaa Min with 62.5kg at $4.50. Capable enough on his day and is one of the major players.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/04/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Zoe Lewis | 57.5kg | 2:24.50 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/03/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 62.5kg | 2:31.68 | - | 4 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 61kg | 2:05.90 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/02/2026 | 107 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Robert Havlin | 58kg | 1:24.45 | 5-9-10 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/10/2025 | 30 | HDLE 4U | $18,270.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 69.5kg | 3:53.00 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 72.0L | $9.00 |
| 11/14 | 20/09/2025 | 26 | HCP APP 3U | $22,200.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good | Ben Pollard | 70.5kg | 1:51.84 | 4-9-11 | 9 |
| 16.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/08/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $20,870.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Good | Ashley Lewis | 61kg | 2:08.74 | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 06/08/2025 | 61 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good | Ashley Lewis | 61kg | 1:33.89 | 8-5-7 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 06/06/2025 | 17 | HCP APP 4U | $23,340.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good Soft | Ashley Lewis | 57kg | 1:39.58 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 20/05/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $18,510.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Good Firm | Tom Queally | 61kg | 2:08.39 | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 28/04/2025 | 27 | HCP 4U | $19,930.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Shane Kelly | 58kg | 2:08.04 | 9-8-5 | 13 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |