Chepstow Racecard - Thursday 21st May

WELCOME

Welcome to Chepstow Racecourse

for a fantastic evening

of racing for our Flat Season Opener

We are delighted to welcome back our owners and trainers as we begin the Flat season after the winter break, and particularly those joining us for the first time this year. Your continued support and participation are greatly valued, and it is a pleasure to have you with us. We wish you all the very best of luck this evening.

We are also extremely grateful to our sponsors, David Lucas Bookmakers and LSL Racing Horse Sales, for their continued and valued support.

It has been another memorable season for jump racing and we congratulate Dan Skelton on securing his first British Champion Jump Trainer title after a remarkable campaign. We also recognise the outstanding achievements of Welsh jockeys Sean and James Bowen, with Sean crowned British Champion Jump Jockey and James enjoying a breakthrough season that included his first Cheltenham Festival success.

As we turn our attention to the Flat season ahead, we look forward to another summer of competitive racing and memorable moments here at Chepstow

UPCOMNG FEATURE EVENTS:

Country & Western Race – Saturday, 6th June

After racing entertainment explosive Country & Western afterparty featuring live performances, including Harleymoon Kemp, plus tribute acts celebrating country legends like Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, and more.

LADIES DAY – SATURDAY, 27TH JUNE

We’re also delighted to welcome Olivia Bowen and Alex Bowen for this year’s Ladies Day. Olivia will host the Style Awards while Alex takes to the decks for a live DJ set after racing, an event not to be missed. Including a £1000 prize for the best dressed!

RUM AND REGGAE CARIBBEAN RACENIGHT - FRIDAY 24TH JULY

Don’t miss UB40 featuring Ali Campbell performing live after racing. Hospitality options are filling fast, so be sure to get in touch if you’d like to join us in one of our premium spaces.

CENTENARY RACEDAY - SUNDAY, 9TH AUGUST

A hundred years in the making. Join us as we celebrate a landmark moment in racing history.Enjoy up to 50% off drinks! Centenary-themed entertainment and heritage displays relive the moments that shaped Chepstow’s story.

Warm regards,

Luke Admans - Executive Director at Chepstow Racecourse

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Placing a Bet

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The Weighing Room

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THURSDAY 21 MAY

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

CHIEF STEWARD SOPHIE CANDY

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR

CHARLIE LANE

BETH DOWSWELL, MARGARET GROVES, RICHARD WESTROPP

STARTERS

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CIARAN McKEE

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NICK BOSTOCK

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ROBERT CUTHBERT

VETERINARY OFFICER

GRAHAM POTTS

VETERINARY SURGEONS

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SCOTT MILNES

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Dr NAOMI CUMMINGS

MEDICAL OFFICERS

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SARAH GODFREY

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

ANDREA KELLY

MEL BAKER

JEREMY WILLIS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

LUKE ADMANS

CLERK OF THE COURSE

DAI JONES

HEAD GROUNDSMAN

RON MASON

SAFEGUARDING LEAD

LUKE ADMANS

COMMENTATOR

MARTIN HARRIS

BETTING RING MANAGER

ANDY COLLINS

birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

horse’s saddlecloth number colour graphic

horse’s name

form guide

previous performances

/=new season

-=new year

Bold type shows all weather form

C=course winner

draw age weight st-lbs No of days since last ran

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite

1 TOP COP (12) 050322

B g Acclamation - Speed Cop

6 9-7 (11)

Matthew Cosham (3) South Wales Argus & Chepstow Racing Club

Ronald Harris, Chepstow Br Littleton Stud

Ron Harris Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest strike-rate (2-47) but has posted solid efforts in sprint handicaps here and at Ffos Las recently Remains on a workable mark and ought to make his presence felt once again

TFR HHHHI BHA55

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor S Br

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances) The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

FIRST RACE 5.30

ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (6F ABT 16YDS) FOR MAIDEN TWO YRS OLD

THE LSL RACING HORSE SALES SYNDICATION LEASING RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS

4)

(FOR HORSES IN BANDS C AND D) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Evans (17 wins from 112 runners, 15%) runs ALFEY MOON and MY A’ALI BABA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (7 wins from 48 runners, 15%) runs ARIANE SKY

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: ROMIDIJO trained by C Clover, GREEN TITAN trained by G Boughey, FOREST BERRY trained by Sir M Prescott, ARIANE SKY trained by J Owen, All Newmarket, 195 miles.

It may pay to side with a newcomer here, with GREENTITAN making most appeal ahead of Issy’s Gift. Ariane Sky sets the standard amongst those with experience and should also be in the mix.

colours no horse

1 GREEN TITAN (GB) (-)

B c Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Kodi da Capo (IRE)

Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede

Br D. R. Tucker

Billy Loughnane

George Boughey, Newmarket

The Sporting Life

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled February 12 £20,000 yearling, Lope Y Fernandez colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 7f Tropical Island and 1 1/4m-11.6f winner Jimmy Mark. Makes plenty of appeal on paper for leading yard TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 ISSY’S GIFT (GB) (-)

B c Ardad (IRE) - Society Gal (IRE)

Middleham Park Racing LIX & Partner

9-7 (7)

George Bass

Jack Channon, West Ilsley

Br Gigginstown House Stud Tattersalls

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 24 £19,000 foal, 27,000 gns yearling, Ardad colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Galeron and 1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner Goldenfield, both useful Dam unraced. One of the likelier newcomers on paper TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 MY A’ALI BABA (GB) (-)

9-7 (11)

Ch c A’Ali (IRE) - Rohlindi Saffie Osborne

Mr E. R. Griffiths

Br Hillwood Bloodstock Ltd

David Evans, Abergavenny

TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled March 17 32,000 gns yearling £23,000 2-y-o. A’ali colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 6f winner Tommy de Vito and 5f winner Mistress of Venice, both useful Bred to be sharp but sales price went down this year, so perhaps best watched on debut TFRHHHII BHA-

4 ALFEY MOON (GB) (-) (3lb)

9-4 (3)

Ch c Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Dangerous Moonlite (IRE) Taylor Fisher

JanetEvans,Norman CourtStud&SusanBunney

David Evans, Abergavenny

Br Janet Evans Norman Court Stud, Emma Evans Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 11 Lope Y Fernandez colt. Half-brother to 5f winner Bust A Moon. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner Bred to make a 2-y-o, so worth betting check with yard also saddling My A’ali Baba TFRHHIII BHA-

5 BENEFACTA (IRE) (-) (3lb)

9-4 (12)

B g Dubawi Legend (IRE) - First Experience Finley Marsh Clear Racing Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

Br Woodstock Thoroughbred Breeding Ltd Clear Financial Advice Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledFebruary28 5,500gnsyearling,Dubawi Legendgelding Half-brotherto3winners, including 6fwinner Betties Bay and11/4m winner Bobacious. Yard has a good record with juveniles, but this is one is a cheap purchase by a first-season sire whose stock haven’t offered much so far. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 JAZZY BAY (IRE) (-) (3lb)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Jasmine B (IRE)

9-4 (6)

Charles Bishop The Woodway 20 Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

Br Ross Moorhead ABM Catering Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 12 10,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel gelding. Yard’s newcomers always respected TFRHHHII BHA-

7 METAMOUSE (IRE) (-) (3lb)

B c Dubawi Legend (IRE) - Miss Candy (IRE)

Beadle Brookes Racing

Br Tirnaskea Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 19

9-4 (8)

Laura Pearson

David Loughnane, Tern Hill

Dave Loughnane Racing

£8,000 foal, £18,000 yearling, Dubawi Legend colt. Dam 7f/1m winner Bit of a mix pedigree and others make greater appeal TFRHHIII BHA-

B f Minzaal (IRE) - Asiaaf

Pompey Ventures 7 & Partner

Br Lynch Bages Ltd

Clifford Lee

Ollie Sangster, Marlborough

Norfolk External Rendering Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Minzaal filly cost £30,000 as a yearling Bred for longer trips and offered little immediate encouragement when last of 5 in novice at Wolverhampton (5f) on debut 30 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

9 ROMIDIJO

(GB) (13) 0

B f Ardad (IRE) - Helvetique

Nick Bradley Racing 27 & OddsOnSyndicate

Br Miss K. Rausing

9-2 (1)

Hector Crouch

Charlie Clover, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEWArdad filly cost £32,000 as a yearling Showed inexperience but was running on at the finish when eighth of 12 in novice (16/1) at Ascot (5f, good to firm) on debut 13 days ago. Up in trip Can do better with that now under her belt. Engaged 5.30 Kempton Wednesday. TFRHHHII BHA-

10 ARIANE SKY

(IRE) (22) (3lb) 5

B f Space Traveller - French Heroine

Mr V Woodward & Mr P Moran

8-13 (9)

David Probert

James Owen, Newmarket

Br Rathbride Farm Racing Welfare

TIMEFORMVIEWSpace Traveller filly cost 5,000 gns as a yearling Struggled with early pace before doing some good late work when fifth of 10 in maiden at Bath (5.7f, firm, 25/1) on debut 22 days ago. Type to improve TFRHHHHI BHA-

11 FOREST BERRY

(GB) (21) (3lb) 0

B f Waldgeist - Jubliant Girl (USA)

8-13 (2)

Dylan Hogan

Strawberry Fields Stud Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket

Br Strawberry Fields Stud Strawberry Fields Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Waldgeist filly isn’t really bred to make a 2-y-o but showed a bit of ability when seventh of 10 in novice at Kempton (6f) on debut 21 days ago. Likely she’ll do better in time TFRHHHII BHA-

12 NEVERNOTREMEMBERU (GB) (34) (3lb) 00 8-13 (13)

B f Caturra (IRE) - Doddinel

Mr R. J. Manning

NON-RUNNER

Kathy Turner, Sherborne

Br Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd Beaver Electrical Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Caturra filly cost only 2,000 gns as a yearling and has offered little both starts to date Now up in trip NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA-

13 TURTLE STAR (GB) (22) (3lb) 0

Ch f Kameko (USA) - Second Star (IRE)

Shelmore Bloodstock and Partners

8-13 (5)

Olivia Tubb (5)

Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn

Br David John Meaden Pump Technology Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Kameko filly cost 8,000 gns as a foal Always behind when last of 10 in maiden at Bath (5.7f, firm) on debut 22 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-

2025: ITALICA 2 9 7 Sean Levey 11-8 (Tom Dascombe) 8 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Green Titan (GB), 11-2 Ariane Sky (IRE), 7-1 Issy’s Gift (GB), 9-1 Romidijo (GB), 12-1 My A’Ali Baba (GB), Benefacta (IRE), Jazzy Bay (IRE), 14-1 Forest Berry (GB), 18-1 Metamouse (IRE), 22-1 Alfey Moon (GB), 33-1 Marralyn (IRE), 100-1 Turtle Star (GB)

POSITION OF STALLS

Middle: Straight

BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS

Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced,nor to remain on the course more than 10 minutes after that announcement

Please note that for security purposes there will be CCTV monitoring throughout the racecourse today.

SECOND RACE 6.05

ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (5F ABT 16YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE WHY BET ELSEWHERE, DAVID LUCAS BOOKMAKERS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund

£10200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4212, 2nd £2106, 3rd £1053, 4th £526, 5th £263. (Penalty Value £5338.68) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (14 wins from 181 runners, 8%) runs BETSEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (8 wins from 45 runners, 18%) runs BETSEN

WEIGHTWATCHER: SO SMART won off a handicap mark of 67, his rating is now down 6lb to 61. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MARCHING MAC trained by P McEntee, Newmarket, 195 miles.

In an open race, it could be worth chancing BETSEN, who looks interesting dropped in class Marching Mac has fallen to a potentially handy mark and is respected back on turf, while another good account is expected from Em Four.

1 BETSEN (GB) (13) 434000 D

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Martini Magic

Khdrp

Br Cranford Bloodstock & Irish NationalStud

Clifford Lee

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Mill House Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner would likely have made the frame barring trouble in running in a stronger race at Leicester prior to underperforming at Ascot last time, though could well be worth another chance down in

2 EM FOUR (GB) (18) 514313 C D

Ch g Sixties Icon - Emten (IRE)

Mr J. A. Osborne

Br J. A. Osborne

Saffie Osborne

Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn

TIMEFORMVIEW Consistent sort who notched his third success of the year at Wolverhampton before running another solid race behind a subsequent winner at Salisbury last time Has to enter calculations TFRHHHHI BHA80

3 MARCHING MAC (IRE) (62) 1240-40 D 5 9-9 (5)

B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Wojha (IRE) Grace McEntee

Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket

Br Yeomanstown Stud Tallon International Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW7-time turf winner is back on a workable mark following a stint on the all-weather (0-10), and he’s one to consider returning from a short break, with any rainfall likely to be in his favour TFRHHHHI BHA80

4 EL BUFALO (GB) (20) 21-1256 D

5 9-6 (3)

Ch g Havana Grey - Pryers Princess Billy Loughnane FRN - Chepstow Club

Thomas Faulkner, Devauden

Br Fernham Farm Ltd Valley Water Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW 4-time all-weather winner emerged with plenty of credit when sixth in a competitive 16-runner handicap at Ascot last time and cannot be discounted with Billy Loughnane taking over. TFRHHHII BHA77

5 LAZZAR (IRE) (17) 261030

B g Mehmas (IRE) - Alexander Alliance (IRE)

O’Sullivan, O’Sullivan & Partner

4 9-4 (1)

Finley Marsh

Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

Br Noel Sheedy Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Had an excellent winter on the all-weather but ran badly in a deeper race at Windsor on his return to turf last time TFRHHIII BHA75

6 SO SMART (IRE) (12) 020-465 CD

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Model Looks (IRE)

7 8-4 (2)

Kieran O’Neill

The Not So Smart Partnership Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Ballyhane Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner ran a bit better than the beaten distance suggests when fifth of 8 at Lingfield last time Now 3lb below his latest winning mark and could get his own way in front here TFRHHHII BHA60

2025: GLAMOROUS BREEZE 7 9 10 Gina Mangan 7-1 (Christopher Mason) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Em Four (GB), 9-2 El Bufalo (GB), So Smart (IRE), 5-1 Betsen (GB), 11-2 Marching Mac (IRE), 10-1 Lazzar (IRE)

BETTING RING MANAGER

The Betting Ring Manager is located in the Betting Ring Manager Office by the entrance to the Grandstand & Paddock Bar. They should be contacted in relation to any dispute with the on-course bookmakers

THIRD RACE 6.40

ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (5F ABT 16YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD

THE GUARANTEED ODDS AT DAVID LUCAS BOOKMAKERS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2725, 2nd £1363, 3rd £681, 4th £341, 5th £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Mason (16 wins from 89 runners, 18%) runs FOREVER GLAMOROUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (8 wins from 51 runners, 16%) runs BOSTON MAX

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BOSTON MAX trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

Irish raider BOSTON MAX looked some way ahead of his mark when making a winning handicap debut at Dundalk and may prove hard to beat if backing that up on turf. Stock Market and Forever Glamorous also arrive on the back of improved efforts and should give the selection plenty to think about

1 STOCK MARKET (GB) (7) 0-00032

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Azenzar

Mr Darren Lewis.

Charles Bishop

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Highborn Global Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHas looked far from straightforward but much more like it in refitted blinkers when third of 10 in a 5f handicap at Windsor early this month and backed that up with a good second in a 15-runner event at Salisbury (6f) last week. Clear of remainder there and he should be in the mix again TFRHHHHI

2 JANE OF THE JUNGLE (IRE) (21) 0-52603

B f Bungle Inthejungle - Pretty Pickle (IRE) Kieran O’Neill

(4)

Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston

Br Rathasker Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Form this season has been patchy but was back to her best when third of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6f) 21 days ago. Others still possess more solid overall profiles. TFRHHHII BHA57

3 BOSTON MAX (IRE) (28) 000-1 D 9-5 (5)

B g Bungle Inthejungle - Loumarin (IRE)

Billy Loughnane

Mr D. J. Barry Gordon Elliott, Ireland

Br Foxland Stud Ltd Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

TIMEFORMVIEWNo impact in maidens last season but proved a different proposition in first-time tongue strap to make a winning handicap debut after 8 months off in a handicap at Dundalk (5f) 4 weeks ago. 7lb rise may underestimate him. TFRHHHHH BHA56

4 FOREVER GLAMOROUS (GB) (17) 60236-2

B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Go Glamorous (IRE)

9-2 (1)

Gina Mangan

Mr S. Bishop Christopher Mason, Caerwent

Br Mr Robert & Mrs Nina Bailey Celtic Recycling Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form in 6 outings for John O’Shea last season but much improved on debut for this yard faced with less testing ground when second of 13 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good) 17 days ago. Considered TFRHHHHI BHA53

5 MY MATE MACKLEY (GB) (56) 0-60

8-9 (3)

B g Tasleet - Royal Silk Sam Hitchcott

Mr Adam Kirby Adam Kirby, Kirtling

Br Anne Kirby Adam Kirby Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLittle show in novice/maiden events on all-weather (made debut for Alice Haynes), pulling far too hard dropped to 6f at Chelmsford last time Gelded since and he may do better now handicapping from a basement mark. TFRHHHII BHA45

2025: OVER SPICED 3 9 7 Ray Dawson 5-1 (Grace Harris) 8 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5. Stewards Note: MY MATE MACKLEY: Following its run on 26/3/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too freely and hung right.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Boston Max (IRE), 10-3 Stock Market (GB), 7-2 Forever Glamorous (GB), 7-1 Jane of The Jungle (IRE), 11-1 My Mate Mackley (GB)

FOURTH RACE 7.10

ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 16YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE

TREBLE

ODDS L15S AT DAVID LUCAS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund

£8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J G O’Shea (20 wins from 154 runners, 13%) runs ROMANOVICH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (8 wins from 45 runners, 18%) runs DAPPER GEE GEE and TERRIES ROYALE LONGEST TRAVELLER: WODAO & STONEYWELL trained by S Hollinshead, Rugeley, 96 miles.

This isn’t a deep race and it could provide OPENING BAT with the chance to make a winning return. Dapper Gee Gee can give a good account from the front, while Connie’s Rose makes some each-way appeal.

1

B g Massaat (IRE) - Harvest Moon Taylor Fisher

Talking Horses J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn

Br Natton House Thoroughbreds Ltd Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little on return for new yard after 16 months off when ninth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 21 days ago. Probably best watched for now. TFRHIIII BHA69

2 WODAO (FR) (122) 0645-06

Ch g Showcasing - Dadao

Blue and Tangerine Partnership Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley

Br S.C.E.A. Elevage D’Yllone

TIMEFORMVIEWHas yet to add to his 2 juvenile successes in 2022 25/1, sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) in January. Has left Jamie Osborne. Back up in trip but others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA67

3 OPENING BAT (GB) (245) 413330-

Ch g Bated Breath - Ronaldsay

Mrs R J McCreery and Mr Richard Craddock

(9)

Loughnane

Harry Charlton, Beckhampton

Br Stowell Hill Partners & David Ludlow Tattersalls

TIMEFORMVIEW Won at Kempton (1m) last spring before good efforts when third next 3 starts Well held final start in 2025 Has the cheekpieces discarded and steps back down in trip Some of his 3-y-o form reads quite well and he could do even better this year TFRHHHHH BHA67

4 SPIRIT OF THE BAY (IRE) (224) 213050- C 8 9-6 (7)

B m Cable Bay (IRE) - Decorative (IRE)

William Cox

Mr D. A. Poole John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend

Br Decorative Syndicate Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Sole success last year came at this course over 1 1/4m last spring before her form rather tailed off. Significantly back down in trip and may just need this run. TFRHHIII BHA66

5 DAPPER GEE GEE (GB) (23) 052-104 CD

B g Ardad (IRE) - Movementneverlies

SF Racing Club

(8)

Gina Mangan

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Maywood Stud Mill House Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Latest success at Southwell (7f) in January. Respectable fourth of 7 in handicap (9/2) there (7f) 23 days ago, met some trouble Merits consideration, particularly if the market speaks in his favour TFRHHHHI BHA66

6 CYPRIOT DIASPORA (GB) (12) 1006-50 D

B m Adaay (IRE) - Achianna (USA)

Hector Crouch

Mr Harry Demetriou Rod Millman, Cullompton

Br Harry Demetriou Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, last of 9 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good) 12 days ago, doing too much too soon Has dropped to a handy mark but market may provide best guide. TFRHHHII BHA66

7 STONEYWELL (GB) (23) 6030-00 4 9-5 (5)

B g Mayson - Acadian Angel (IRE) Dougie Costello Debbie Hodson & Geoff Rowley Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley

Br David Hodson H & C Business Consultants Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t gone on since handicapping, though is best excused his last run after racing wide Is difficult to fully weigh up at present. TFRHHIII BHA65

8

CONNIE’S ROSE (GB) (22) 1056-56 CD

B m Adaay (IRE) - Sing So Sweetly

7 9-3 (2)

Kieran O’Neill

Paul & Ann de Weck Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br A. S. Denniff Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW7-time course winner whose latest success came at 6f in September 10/3, last of 6 in handicap at Bath (5f, firm) 22 days ago. Steps significantly back up in trip and any market support would be interesting for this well-treated mare TFRHHHHI BHA63

9

TERRIES

ROYALE (GB) (57) 06-6046

B g Territories (IRE) - Sofia Royale

6 9-1 (1)

William Carson

Mr Bill Hawkins Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Mr W. Brackstone & Mr S. J. Whitear

TIMEFORMVIEWEleven runs since last win in 2024 11/4, last of 6 in handicap at Kempton (7f) in March, very slowly away Returns to the turf from 11 Ib below his last winning mark and it’s still early days with this yard. TFRHHHII BHA61

10 MARGORIE (GB) (14) 510-060

B f Territories (IRE) - Lady Marigold (IRE)

4 9-0 (3)

Oliver Carmichael (7)

The Ascot Colts & Fillies Club Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

Br Mrs R. F. Johnson Houghton ABM Catering Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when off the mark at third attempt in 6f Windsor novice in September but not in same form in handicaps since, the cheekpieces not working so well at that course last time TFRHHIII BHA60

11 ROMANOVICH (IRE) (17) 505163 CD 7 8-10 (4)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - My Favourite Thing

Mrs S M Maine & Mr Roger Gould

David Probert

John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW4-time C&D winner Capitalised on a falling mark at Wolverhampton (7f) in March Respectable third of 11 in handicap at Bath (1m, good to firm, 10/1) 17 days ago. The blinkers go back on here and he’ll appreciate the return to today’s trip TFRHHHII BHA56

12 TOO MUCH TREVOR (GB) (34)

33446-5

B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Walk On Bye (IRE)

5 8-4 (6)

Olivia Tubb (5)

Grace Harris Racing Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless following 28 attempts but did place on several occasions last year despite showing his quirks Well held on return in April. 5 Ib out of the handicap and not easy to make a case for. TFRHIIII BHA44

2025: ULTRAMARINE (IRE) 6 9 4 Jordan Williams 10-1 (David Evans) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8, 10.

Stewards Note:

CONNIE’S ROSE: Following its run on 29/4/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. TERRIES ROYALE: Following its run on 25/3/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Opening Bat (GB), 11-2 Romanovich (IRE), 7-1 Dapper Gee Gee (GB), 10-1 Connie’s Rose (GB), 11-1 Terries Royale (GB), 12-1 Wodao (FR), Too Much Trevor (GB), 18-1 Margorie (GB), 22-1 Spirit of The Bay (IRE), 33-1 Cypriot Diaspora (GB), 40-1 Sixfiveseven (GB), Stoneywell (GB)

ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (6F ABT 16YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE GET RACEDAY READY WITH LUCAS BOOKIES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2725, 2nd £1363, 3rd £681, 4th £341, 5th £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J G O’Shea (20 wins from 154 runners, 13%) runs PUNCHBOWL FLYER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (8 wins from 45 runners, 18%) runs AUTUMN ANGEL, DRAGON GOD & SON OF ASTAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: ANGLESEY LAD trained by S Dixon, Rolleston, 171 miles.

DANCING WITH DRUMS has met defeat just once at this trip and makes most appeal in this low-grade handicap Autumn Angel can’t be discounted on the bulk of her form this season, while Dragon God is another to consider.

1 SNUGGLE (GB) (297) 200/064- D

Ch g Showcasing - Under The Covers Saffie Osborne

Ms Beverley Coult Thomas Faulkner, Devauden

Br Llety Farms

TIMEFORM VIEW Made frame on final of 3 starts for Clare Hobson last season, visored on latest occasion. Best watched on return TFRHHIII BHA60

2 PUNCHBOWL FLYER (IRE) (26) 424430 CD 9 9-8 (5)

B g Dream Ahead (USA) - All On Red (IRE)

William Carson

Mr Bill Hawkins John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

Br Castle Estates Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSole 2025 success came over C&D last summer Had good run of 5 in-the-frame finishes on the all-weather earlier this season before below form back on turf at Haydock last month. No surprise to see him bounce back down in grade. TFRHHHII BHA59

3 DANCING WITH DRUMS (IRE) (15) 011-501 D 4 9-8 (11)

B g Kodiac - Drumcliffe Dancer (IRE)

Charles Bishop

Miss M. Evans Adam Kirby, Kirtling

Br G. Kinch Adam Kirby Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of 3 races over 6f on the all-weather, including in 11-runner handicap at Kempton (6f) 15 days ago. Remains unexposed and has to be taken seriously on return to the turf TFRHHHHH BHA59

4 DRAGON GOD (GB) (14) 0-50033 BF

B c Territories (IRE) - Afrodita (IRE)

4 9-5 (1)

Billy Loughnane Stoneleigh Racing lll

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Fiona Gordon Parkdesigned Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Headstrong sort who’s gradually finding his feet for this yard with a pair of third-placed finishes at Leicester and Windsor on last 2 starts Will benefit from the return to 6f and can go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA56

5 SON OF ASTAR (GB) (89) 25-3506

4 9-5 (3)

B g Tasleet - Toni’s A Star Jack Doughty

A Star Recruitment Ltd

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br A Star Recruitment A Star Recruitment Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWMade frame on first 2 outings this season on the all-weather. 12/1 and in first-time visor, sixth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 89 days ago, slowly away Has the headgear discarded. Does need things to drop right but seems best at 5f TFRHHHII BHA56

6 MACARONE (GB) (24) 0-45004 D

5 9-5 (10)

B g Havana Grey - Multi Quest Ashley Lewis (5) Paul & Ann de Weck Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Michael John Williamson Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW 15/2 and in first-time tongue strap, fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5f) 24 days ago. Subsequently sold from Ivan Furtado for 2,000 gns. Looks well treated at present TFRHHHII BHA56

7 DAYMAN (GER) (24) 034206

7 9-4 (7)

B g Oasis Dream - Daytona (GER) Hector Crouch

Haynes of Challow Ltd Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn

Br Gestut Haus Ittlingen Haynes of Challow Ltd, High View Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty five runs since last win in 2022 but did go close at Wolverhampton (7f) in March. 11/2, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 24 days ago. Eased slightly again in the weights and gets first-time blinkers added. TFRHHHII BHA55

8

CAPTAIN CESS (IRE) (210) 3/33406-

B g Profitable (IRE) - Artisanne (IRE)

4 9-2 (9)

Taryn Langley (5)

Mrs P. Goodwin Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

Br Denis McDonnell Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held last 3 starts in 2025 Hard to make a case for back on the turf for return. TFRHIIII BHA53

9 A

ROSE

ADAAY (GB) (203) 06306-

B f Adaay (IRE) - La Donacella

Paul & Ann de Weck

4 9-1 (6)

Finley Marsh

Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Ms Vivienne O’Sullivan Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden whose standout effort came when third in a heavy ground C&D maiden in September Easy to look elsewhere on reappearance. TFRHIIII BHA52

10 AUTUMN ANGEL (IRE) (14) 306330 D

B m Dark Angel (IRE) - Elshabakiya (IRE)

Cropthorne Syndicate

7 8-11 (13)

Clifford Lee

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Gerry Flannery Developments Ltd Mill House Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWOn a long losing run but has been knocking on the door on several occasions this season Seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7f, 11/1) 14 days ago. Has the headgear discarded here and in with a shout if back to form TFRHHHHI BHA48

11 ALYARA (GB) (8) 054306

Br m Cable Bay (IRE) - Norway Cross

8 8-9 (4)

George Bass

Lynn Cullimore Pete Ponting Joe Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge

Br Bartisan Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty eight runs since last win in 2024. Little impact back on turf last 2 starts The headgear is left off but is difficult to make a case for.

12 GRISELDA (IRE) (23) 006420 D

B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Geizy Teizy (IRE)

4 8-9 (8)

David Probert

J & A Young (Racing) Limited Henrietta C Knight, Wantage

Br Ross Moorhead Jayplas

TIMEFORM VIEW Went very close to ending her losing run at Southwell 2 starts back but has largely been miss rather than hit for this yard TFRHHIII BHA46

13 ANGLESEY LAD (IRE) (8) 3420-54

5 8-9 (2)

Br g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Sign From Heaven (IRE) Kieran O’Neill

Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston

Br Rathbarry Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 21 runs Fourth of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Bath (5f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Steps back up in trip TFRHHIII BHA45

2025: DIAMOND COTTAGE 8 8 10 Gina Mangan 4-1 (Malcolm Saunders) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 2.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 12.

Stewards Note:

CAPTAIN CESS: Following its run on 23/10/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

ALYARA: Following its run on 13/5/2026 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving the stalls.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Dancing With Drums (IRE), 9-2 Dragon God (GB), 8-1 Dayman (GER), 14-1 Punchbowl Flyer (IRE), Macarone (GB), Griselda (IRE), 16-1 Autumn Angel (IRE), Anglesey Lad (IRE), 20-1 Son of Astar (GB), 22-1 A Rose Adaay (GB), Alyara (GB), 25-1 Snuggle (GB), 33-1 Captain Cess (IRE)

SIXTH RACE 8.10

ONE MILE ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (ABT 10F) FOR MAIDEN THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DAVID LUCAS BEST PRICES WELSH SPORT MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB/GBBPLUS RACE)

Total prize fund

£12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5120, 2nd £2560, 3rd £1280, 4th £640. (Penalty Value £6480) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Beckett (7 wins from 31 runners, 23%) runs HAPINESS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (12 wins from 47 runners, 26%) runs WINDBREAKER

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: STRONG MAN TOM trained by B Murphy, Ireland. BATTLE OF MALDON trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

The step up in trip may see well-bred WINDBREAKER open his account at the third time of asking Leonato is a likely danger on the back of an improved effort at Lingfield, while it’ll be no surprise to see Ralph Beckett’s debutante Hapiness feature prominently.

1

B g Massaat (IRE) - Ssafa

William Cox

Mr A. Evans Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin

Br Richard Kent & Clare Lloyd

TIMEFORM VIEW Massaat gelding has shown nothing in a pair of bumpers and doesn’t look one to be interested in on Flat debut TFRHIIII BHA-

2 BATTLE OF MALDON (IRE) (26) 5-40

B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Novelty

3 9-2 (4)

Saffie Osborne

Sapphire Racing Gordon Elliott, Ireland

Br Mount Coote Estates Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

TIMEFORMVIEW Irish raider ran to a similar level as on his previous 2 starts when eighth of 18 in a maiden at Navan (1 1/4m) last time That race has produced subsequent winners, though, and he’s worth noting for support TFRHHHII BHA-

3 EASWRITH DESTINY (GB) (34) 0 3 9-2 (1)

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Saucy Sally (IRE)

Everard Bloodstock

Sean Levey

David Menuisier, Pulborough

Br Everard Bloodstock Ltd Taxtec Group Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Leading Light gelding looked backward and went with little encouragement on debut at Newbury (200/1) last month. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 LEONATO (IRE) (23) 0-3

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Jordan Princess

3 9-2 (3)

Billy Loughnane Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid George Boughey, Newmarket

Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

TIMEFORMVIEWLope De Vega gelding had learned plenty from his debut when third of 10 on the all-weather at Lingfield on return. He’s in excellent hands and has to be high on the shortlist in a maiden lacking depth. TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 WINDBREAKER (GB) (154) 53-

3 9-2 (2)

B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Cloudy Dawn (IRE) Shane Foley Forz Europe Ltd

Br James Wigan & Sunderland Holdings Inc

William Haggas, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEW 375,000 gns Sea The Stars colt only ran to a similar level as on debut when third at Chelmsford in December (again slowly away) but has the potential to improve stepped up in trip on turf debut and could be the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA-

6 HAPINESS (IRE) (-)

3 8-11 (5)

B f Camelot - Czabo Hector Crouch

Mr J. H. Richmond-Watson Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Br Newstead Ltd Dunlin

TIMEFORMVIEW 140,000 gns foal, Camelot filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 5f winner His Majesty and 6f winner Coill Avon, both useful Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner). Newcomer from an excellent yard makes plenty of appeal on paper TFRHHHHI BHA-

2025: AMMES (IRE) 3 9 7 Rossa Ryan 8-15 (James Owen) 2 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Windbreaker (GB), 3-1 Leonato (IRE), Hapiness (IRE), 11-2 Battle of Maldon (IRE), 20-1 Easwrith Destiny (GB), 66-1 Strong Man Tom (GB)

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ONE MILE ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (ABT 10F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DAVID LUCAS, WALES LEADING INDEPENDENT BOOKMAKER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPLUS RACE)

Total prize fund

£10200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4212, 2nd £2106, 3rd £1053, 4th £526, 5th £263. (Penalty Value £5338.68) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Osborne (9 wins from 34 runners, 26%) runs CRYSTAL MARINER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (7 wins from 53 runners, 13%) runs RIVER KING

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALCARAZ trained by G Baker, Epsom, 126 miles.

RIVER KING has some notably strong form which makes his opening BHA mark of 84 look lenient, so he’s taken to make a successful return to action. Alcaraz shaped well on a couple of occasions for Tom Dascombe last year and surely has races in him from a mark in the mid 80s.

1 ALCARAZ (FR) (208) 010220- D

B g Intello (GER) - Terre (FR)

Mr George Baker

Br Haras Du Quesnay

7 9-9 (1)

Charles Bishop

George Baker, Epsom

Charles Tyrwhitt Llp TIMEFORMVIEWEx-SpanishgeldingwholandedaclaimerinJune.RanacrackeronfirstoutingforTomDascombewhenshootingoffahotpaceandfindingonlyausefulsorttoo good in a 1 1/4m Newbury handicap in September Excuses back there on final outing and remains of interest on first start for new yard. TFRHHHHI BHA85

2 CRYSTAL MARINER (IRE) (199) 502110- D

Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Crystal Zvezda

6 9-9 (2)

Saffie Osborne

Mr Laurence Holder Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn

Br Southcourt Stud SBZ Corporation Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmed himself better than ever when landing back-to-back Kempton handicaps (11f) in the autumn Had a hopeless task from his position in a much stronger race there on his final outing and now reverts to turf after a break. TFRHHHII BHA85

3 RIVER KING (IRE) (339) 4/3231- D 4 9-8 (4)

B g King of Change - Precipitous (IRE)

Grande Motte

Br Forenaghts Stud & Jim Bolger

Sean Levey

Richard Hannon, Marlborough

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed fairly useful form in maiden/novice company last season, including when making the most of a good opportunity at Windsor (1 1/4m, good to firm) on final outing in June Gelded subsequently and of interest now going handicapping from an attractive opening mark TFRHHHHH BHA84

4 NAPLES (IRE) (26) 4021-05

Gr g Mehmas (IRE) - Shringara (IRE)

Steph Hollinshead Racing 2

Br Hamwood Stud Unlimited Company

4 9-3 (6)

Clifford Lee

Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley

H&C Business Consultants Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWSigned off time in Ireland with a 15-runner maiden win at Listowel (1m) in September Always behind in the Spring Mile on handicap/stable debut but stepped up on that run when fifth of 8 in Haydock handicap (10.5f) last month, despite perhaps finding the ground a bit lively TFRHHHII BHA79

5 THE GREEN MILE (IRE) (33) 130/5-0

Gr g Waldgeist - Top of The Art (IRE)

Mr Donald Bell

4 9-1 (5)

David Probert

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Colman Carroll Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWWon on debut for Simon & Ed Crisford in 2024 but lightly raced in recent times, finishing down the field in 1 1/4m handicap at Newbury (good) after 11 months off 33 days ago. Hood on for 1st time TFRHHIII BHA77

6 ROBBO (IRE) (40) 60-0363

B g Camacho - Mandoria (GER)

5 8-11 (3)

Ashley Lewis (5) Stable Silks Investments Limited

Thomas Faulkner, Devauden

Br Kildaragh Stud Valley Water Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly returned to form when third of 9 in 11f handicap at Southwell on most recent outing Has more on his plate stepping back up in grade, though TFRHHHII BHA73

2025: PHAEDRA 3 9 9 Sean Levey 2-1 (Richard Hannon) 9 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3.

Stewards Note:

ALCARAZ: Following its run on 24/11/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

NAPLES: Following its run on 25/4/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 River King (IRE), 10-3 Alcaraz (FR), 7-1 Robbo (IRE), 8-1 Crystal Mariner (IRE), 12-1 Naples (IRE), 20-1 The Green Mile (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 5.30 - THE LSL RACING HORSE SALES SYNDICATION LEASING RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for maiden two yrs old, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, May 15th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Allowances: Band D from Band C 3lb. LSL have kindly sponsored this race, and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 22 entries at £50. - Closed May 15th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 6.05 - THE WHY BET ELSEWHERE, DAVID LUCAS BOOKMAKERS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5338 to the winning horse The second to receive £2505, the third £1251, the fourth £626 and the fifth £312. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £51 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £41 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. David Lucas Bookmakers have kindly sponsored this race, and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 11 entries at £51. - Closed May 15th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4212; Second £2106; Third £1053; Fourth £526; Fifth £263. (Penalty Value £5338.68) SS

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 6.40 - THE GUARANTEED

ODDS AT DAVID LUCAS

BOOKMAKERS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3454 to the winning horse The second to receive £1620, the third £809, the fourth £405 and the fifth £201. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £33 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each race won 6lb. David Lucas Bookmakers have kindly sponsored this race, and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 10 entries at £33. - Closed May 15th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2725; Second £1363; Third £681; Fourth £341; Fifth £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS

SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.10 - THE TREBLE ODDS L15S AT DAVID LUCAS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. David Lucas Bookmakers have kindly sponsored this race, and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 20 entries at £40. - Closed May 15th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 7.40 - THE GET RACEDAY READY WITH LUCAS BOOKIES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3454 to the winning horse The second to receive £1620, the third £809, the fourth £405 and the fifth £201. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £33 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. David Lucas Bookmakers have kindly sponsored this race, and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 23 entries, 1 at £6 and 22 at £33. - Closed May 15th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2725; Second £1363; Third £681; Fourth £341; Fifth £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS

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Sixth Race 8.10 - THE DAVID LUCAS BEST PRICES WELSH SPORT MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB/ GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6480 to the winning horse The second to receive £3042, the third £1521 and the fourth £760. for maiden three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 15th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb. David Lucas Bookmakers has kindly sponsored this race, and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 11 entries at £36. - Closed May 15th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5120; Second £2560; Third £1280; Fourth £640. (Penalty Value £6480) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 8.40 - THE DAVID LUCAS, WALES LEADING INDEPENDENT BOOKMAKER

HANDICAP

STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5338 to the winning horse The second to receive £2505, the third £1251, the fourth £626 and the fifth £312. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £51 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £41 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 9th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. David Lucas Bookmakers has kindly sponsored this race, and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 11 entries at £51. - Closed May 15th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4212; Second £2106; Third £1053; Fourth £526; Fifth £263. (Penalty Value £5338.68) SS

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