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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.

Race Time:7:40 PM
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Track:Good
Weather:OCAST
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:2011m
1
Silk
Alcaraz (1)86717228px
Trainer: George Baker (Epsom Downs, Surrey)12 mths 31: 7-6-6

Jockey: Charles Bishop

Weight: 61kgs

7 yo Bay G
Sire: INTELLO (GER)
Dam: TERRE (FR)
Dam's Sire: Motivator

Stats

Prize Money$201,134.00
Avg $$6,488.19
Win %22.58%
Place %61.29%
Career31: 7-6-6
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance12: 1-4-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up5: 0-0-2
2nd Up5: 2-1-1
Firm1: 0-0-0
Good20: 5-4-4
Soft10: 2-2-2
Heavy1: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
99/1324/11/202530MHDLE 4U$14,520.00Ludlow3218mGoodDavid Bass71.5kg3:48.59-0
  • 1. Snatch A Glance
  • 2. Cheesy Icon
  • 3. Super Freddie
99.0L$13.00
8/1325/10/202536HCP 3U$40,840.00Newbury2011mSoftSean Levey62kg2:15.311-3-88
  • 1. Atherstone Warrior
  • 2. Northwest Passage
  • 3. Tiger
26.0L$15.00
2/1219/09/202557HCP 3U$28,460.00Newbury2011mGood SoftTyrese Cameron60kg2:08.262-1-23
  • 1. Janey Mackers
  • 2. Alcaraz
  • 3. Gloryous
1.3L$17.00
2/824/07/202524HCP 4U$20,870.00Sandown Park Uk2011mGoodPierre-Louis Jamin62kg2:20.641-1-27
  • 1. Beach Point
  • 2. Alcaraz
  • 3. Croeso Cymraeg
1.8L$8.00
7/730/06/202526HCP APP 3U$33,950.00Windsor2011mGood FirmPierre-Louis Jamin65kg2:07.066-7-72
  • 1. Dante's Lad
  • 2. Brise Noir
  • 3. Calumet
10.3L$26.00
1/1004/06/202524CLM CL4 4U$28,170.00Argentan1900mSoftAugustin Madamet56kg2:01.004-3-11
  • 1. Alcaraz
  • 2. Liseo
  • 3. Balakovna
1.5L$3.40
7/1311/05/202528$36,234.00Madrid2200mGoodJ Gelabert59kg2:20.06-7
  • 1. Eddy's Dream
  • 2. King Lear
  • 3. Ponce De Leon
4.5L$1.00
6/1313/04/202550$79,275.00Madrid2000mSoftM Foulon58kg2:08.02-3
  • 1. Kowalsky
  • 2. Believe In Stars
  • 3. Tetuan
5.0L$1.00
8/1222/02/2025104HCP90-110 4U$214,592.00Riyadh2100mGoodSilvestre De Sousa54kg2:09.69-4
  • 1. Austral
  • 2. Cracksking
  • 3. Qaader
4.4L$15.00
4/710/11/202414$75,868.00Madrid2000mSoftA Werle58kg2:08.13-5
  • 1. Naranco
  • 2. Kowalsky
  • 3. War Of Dance
5.5L$1.00
3/1227/10/202442$41,195.00Madrid1800mGoodA Werle58kg1:42.11-3
  • 1. Naranco
  • 2. Alrehb
  • 3. Alcaraz
3.8L$1.00
2
Silk
Crystal Mariner (2)931502110x
Trainer: Jamie Osborne (Upper Lambourn, Berks)12 mths 23: 4-3-5

Jockey: Saffie Osborne

Weight: 61kgs

6 yo Chestnut G
Sire: SEA THE STARS (IRE)
Dam: CRYSTAL ZVEZDA (GB)
Dam's Sire: Dubawi

Stats

Prize Money$78,661.00
Avg $$3,420.04
Win %17.39%
Place %52.17%
Career23: 4-3-5
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance10: 2-2-3
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up4: 0-1-2
2nd Up4: 1-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good11: 1-1-4
Soft1: 0-0-1
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic11: 3-2-0

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
11/1203/11/202521HCP 3U$145,200.00Kempton Park2212mNSWilliam Carver55.5kg2:21.1710-11-1111
  • 1. King's Code
  • 2. Londoner
  • 3. Bulletin
11.5L$15.00
1/713/10/202519HCP 3U$22,140.00Kempton Park2211mGoodWilliam Carver61.5kg2:20.025-4-16
  • 1. Crystal Mariner
  • 2. Sportingsilvermine
  • 3. Bamburgh
0.8L$4.33
1/1424/09/202510HCP 3U$22,140.00Kempton Park2211mNeutralDaniel Muscutt63kg2:18.159-3-18
  • 1. Crystal Mariner
  • 2. Blast The Dream
  • 3. Masterinthewoods
1.3L$13.00
2/1114/09/202517HCP 3U$40,590.00Doncaster2050mGood SoftSaffie Osborne63.5kg2:08.559-7-28
  • 1. Stormy Monday
  • 2. Crystal Mariner
  • 3. Bluecoltrane
0.5L$26.00
11/1228/08/202526HCP 3U$63,520.00Southwell2414mNeutralSaffie Osborne61.5kg2:36.516-6-1111
  • 1. Say What You See
  • 2. Spirit Of Jura
  • 3. Always A Star
17.3L$15.00
5/502/08/20257HCP APP 3U$14,520.00Lingfield1810mGoodLuke Catton66.5kg1:54.555-5-53
  • 1. Renesmee
  • 2. City Of York
  • 3. Port Erin
10.8L$4.33
1/626/07/202514HCP 3U$20,420.00Salisbury2011mGood FirmSaffie Osborne61.5kg2:09.303-2-14
  • 1. Crystal Mariner
  • 2. Skibo
  • 3. Tribal Wisdom
4.3L$7.00
3/512/07/202517HCP HUNT 4U$20,420.00Salisbury2414mGood FirmWilliam Carver58.5kg2:34.965-3-34
  • 1. Lexington Knight
  • 2. Papagei
  • 3. Crystal Mariner
5.5L$7.00
9/1425/06/202537HCP 4U$21,780.00Kempton Park2212mNSSaffie Osborne59.5kg2:22.4113-11-913
  • 1. Federated
  • 2. Kingkeer
  • 3. Trojan Storm
5.8L$17.00
9/1219/05/202525HCP 4U$19,930.00Windsor2303mGood FirmSaffie Osborne61kg2:26.698-8-95
  • 1. Educator
  • 2. Cavalry Call
  • 3. Fast Steps
7.7L$15.00
2/824/04/202572HCP 4U$19,960.00Chelmsford City2011mNeutralSaffie Osborne61kg2:04.172-5-21
  • 1. Cavalry Call
  • 2. Crystal Mariner
  • 3. Ninth Life
1.3L$8.00
3
Silk
River King (4)4x3231x
Trainer: Richard Hannon Jr (Herridge, Wilts)12 mths 5: 1-1-2

Jockey: S M Levey

Weight: 61kgs

4 yo Bay G
Sire: KING OF CHANGE (GB)
Dam: PRECIPITOUS (IRE)
Dam's Sire: Indian Ridge

Stats

Prize Money$18,348.00
Avg $$3,669.60
Win %20.00%
Place %80.00%
Career5: 1-1-2
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance1: 1-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-1
2nd Up1: 0-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good3: 1-1-1
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic2: 0-0-1

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/916/06/202525OPEN NOV 35$14,760.00Windsor2011mGood FirmSean Levey59kg2:07.591-1-13
  • 1. River King
  • 2. Life Is Rosie
  • 3. Masolar
2.8L$1.36
3/1522/05/202513OPEN MDN 3U$18,150.00Chelmsford City1609mNeutralSean Levey59kg1:35.631-2-37
  • 1. Arabian Story
  • 2. Competizione
  • 3. River King
6.3L$2.88
2/1209/05/202514OPEN NOV 3$14,380.00Nottingham1709mGoodSean Levey60.5kg1:42.753-2-29
  • 1. Excellent Believe
  • 2. River King
  • 3. Soul Dance
5.0L$1.83
3/1225/04/2025261NOV 3U$19,930.00Doncaster1413mGood FirmSean Levey58.5kg1:25.455-3-38
  • 1. Remmooz
  • 2. Sea Force
  • 3. River King
1.8L$3.75
4/1307/08/2024-NOV 2$19,210.00Kempton Park1408mNSSean Levey59kg1:27.778-10-44
  • 1. Yaroogh
  • 2. Sheikh Raj
  • 3. Chemical
2.5L$41.00
4
Silk
Naples (6)40x21x05
Trainer: Steph Hollinshead (Upper Longdon, Staffs)12 mths 6: 1-1-0

Jockey: C Lee

Weight: 58.5kgs

4 yo Grey G
Sire: MEHMAS (IRE)
Dam: SHRINGARA (IRE)
Dam's Sire: Dansili

Stats

Prize Money$22,615.00
Avg $$3,769.17
Win %16.67%
Place %33.33%
Career6: 1-1-0
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 0-1-0
2nd Up3: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good4: 0-0-0
Soft1: 0-1-0
Heavy1: 1-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
5/825/04/202628HCP 4U$21,780.00Haydock Park2112mGood FirmJack Callan58.5kg2:12.97-7
  • 1. Empire Of Light
  • 2. Due To Henry
  • 3. Cancelled
6.8L$41.00
21/2228/03/2026187HCP 4U$136,120.00Doncaster1609mGood SoftDougie Costello60kg1:41.4222-21-21-21-22-22-22-212
  • 1. Mezcala
  • 2. Far From Dandy
  • 3. Lir Speciale
40.3L$51.00
1/1522/09/202512MDN 3U$27,190.00Listowel1609mHeavyW J Lee61kg1:47.79-11
  • 1. Naples
  • 2. Lady Lilac
  • 3. Joyful Princess
0.3L$4.20
2/1610/09/202574MDN 3U$23,310.00Cork1609mSoftW J Lee61kg1:43.99-18
  • 1. Hellorhighwater
  • 2. Naples
  • 3. Tina's Charm
1.8L$5.50
10/1728/06/202517MDN 3U$34,690.00Curragh1207mGoodW J Lee61kg1:11.35-10
  • 1. Charasson
  • 2. Washington Street
  • 3. Sun Soldier
9.8L$3.75
4/1611/06/2025-MDN 3U$26,010.00Limerick1609mGoodW J Lee61kg1:42.23-2
  • 1. Valorous Power
  • 2. Hellorhighwater
  • 3. Daler
6.5L$2.00
5
Silk
The Green Mile (5)137x5x0
Trainer: N P Mulholland (Limpley Stoke, Wilts)12 mths 5: 1-0-1

Jockey: David Probert

Weight: 57.5kgs

4 yo Grey G
Sire: WALDGEIST (GB)
Dam: TOP OF THE ART (IRE)
Dam's Sire: Dark Angel

Stats

Prize Money$13,852.00
Avg $$2,770.40
Win %20.00%
Place %40.00%
Career5: 1-0-1
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance3: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 1-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good4: 1-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy1: 0-0-1
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
11/1418/04/2026343HCP 4U$36,300.00Newbury2011mGoodDavid Probert59.5kg2:06.93-13
  • 1. Rathgar
  • 2. Valedictory
  • 3. Bulletin
7.3L$67.00
5/610/05/2025210HCP 3$55,350.00Ascot Uk2004mGood FirmDavid Probert60kg2:06.096-6-55
  • 1. Brindavan
  • 2. Cape Breton
  • 3. Chartwell Jock
7.3L$26.00
7/712/10/202413G3 OPEN 2$123,680.00Newmarket (Rowley)2011mGood SoftTom Marquand59kg2:07.036-6-6-6-6-7-7-72
  • 1. Starzintheireyes
  • 2. Green Storm
  • 3. Shackleton
26.8L$41.00
3/529/09/202415WFA 2$33,960.00Epsom Downs1709mHeavyTom Marquand58.5kg1:50.234-5-34
  • 1. Too Soon
  • 2. Anniversary
  • 3. The Green Mile
4.0L$10.00
1/1014/09/2024-MDN 2$17,510.00Bath1609mGoodCharles Bishop60.5kg1:41.708-8-16
  • 1. The Green Mile
  • 2. Master Technician
  • 3. Tap Dancer
0.8L$5.00
6
Silk
Robbo (3)17604x0363
Trainer: Thomas Faulkner (Devauden, Monmouths)12 mths 23: 2-3-3

Jockey: Ashley Lewis

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Bay G
Sire: CAMACHO (GB)
Dam: MANDORIA (GER)
Dam's Sire: Adlerflug

Stats

Prize Money$43,366.00
Avg $$1,885.48
Win %8.70%
Place %34.78%
Career23: 2-3-3
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance4: 0-0-1
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up5: 1-1-0
2nd Up4: 0-1-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good14: 1-2-1
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic9: 1-1-2

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/911/04/202617HCP 4U$15,250.00Southwell2212mNeutralZoe Lewis57.5kg2:24.50-2
  • 1. Victors Spirit
  • 2. Tortured Soul
  • 3. Robbo
2.0L$15.00
6/825/03/202625HCP 4U$12,890.00Lingfield2414mNeutralRobert Havlin62.5kg2:31.68-4
  • 1. Yaa Min
  • 2. Analogical
  • 3. Tortured Soul
7.0L$4.50
3/828/02/202624HCP 4U$15,250.00Lingfield2011mNeutralRobert Havlin61kg2:05.90-4
  • 1. Sea Founder
  • 2. King's Hand
  • 3. Robbo
1.3L$13.00
10/1004/02/2026107HCP 4U$21,780.00Kempton Park1408mNSRobert Havlin58kg1:24.455-9-105
  • 1. I'm Workin On It
  • 2. Valley Ofthe Kings
  • 3. Diamondonthehill
12.0L$26.00
4/620/10/202530HDLE 4U$18,270.00Plumpton3218mGoodCaoilin Quinn69.5kg3:53.004-4-40
  • 1. Diamond Hunter
  • 2. Kajikia
  • 3. Dayzee
72.0L$9.00
11/1420/09/202526HCP APP 3U$22,200.00Newmarket (Rowley)1810mGoodBen Pollard70.5kg1:51.844-9-119
  • 1. Triple Force
  • 2. I Still Have Faith
  • 3. Warning Sign
16.5L$12.00
6/825/08/202519HCP 3U$20,870.00Epsom Downs2011mGoodAshley Lewis61kg2:08.746-5-65
  • 1. Stormy Monday
  • 2. Soul Dance
  • 3. Carnival Day
6.3L$11.00
7/1206/08/202561HCP 3U$36,300.00Brighton1609mGoodAshley Lewis61kg1:33.898-5-72
  • 1. Uncle Dick
  • 2. Al Rufaa
  • 3. Mafnood
6.3L$8.00
1/1206/06/202517HCP APP 4U$23,340.00Goodwood1609mGood SoftAshley Lewis57kg1:39.584-1-15
  • 1. Robbo
  • 2. Arkhalia Flynn
  • 3. Mostawaa
2.3L$11.00
5/520/05/202522HCP 4U$18,510.00Lingfield2011mGood FirmTom Queally61kg2:08.395-4-55
  • 1. Gincident
  • 2. Londoner
  • 3. Wadacre Gomez
9.0L$4.50
5/1028/04/202527HCP 4U$19,930.00Windsor2011mGood FirmShane Kelly58kg2:08.049-8-513
  • 1. Expert Witness
  • 2. Silver Gunn
  • 3. Morcar
2.5L$34.00

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