Chepstow
Today, May 30, 2025FlatClass 51m4f
Verdict
Verdict
The vote goes to RUN OF LUCK, who finished nearer last than first on the all-weather last time but his form figures in turf handicaps read 2131 and he still has low mileage. Curtiz is likely to emerge as the main danger, but if the first-time blinkers have a positive effect Gallant Lion could also be a threat. Marioento completes the shortlist.
Run Of Luck
Curtiz
Gallant Lion
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 11. Run Of LuckJ: Liam WrightT: Ed de GilesF: 000213-18
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictLatest win at Doncaster in March. 10/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 19 days ago. Has to be taken seriously back on turf. - 9. CurtizJ: Jordan WilliamsT: Hughie MorrisonF: 77224-263
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictRespectable third of 9 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good, 6/4) 25 days ago. 1 lb lower here and he's one of the more appealing candidates. 
6. MarioentoJ: Jack CallanT: George BougheyF: 84415633- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
Verdict17/2 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable third of 6 in handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, good to firm) 6 days ago, taking time to get going. Tongue strap on 1st time and this 4-y-o should have a part to play.- 1. Gallant LionJ: Ryan KavanaghT: Ian WilliamsF: 8308-3880
- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictFourteen runs since last win in 2023. Twelfth of 13 in handicap (10/3) at Newbury (12f, firm) 14 days ago. Needs to bounce back, but forecast slower ground here will be a plus and the addition of blinkers is another source of hope. 
2. Al Khawaneej RiverJ: Morgan ColeT: Marcus TregoningF: 56/831343-- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 274
VerdictLast of 3 in handicap (6/4) at Newbury (12f, good to firm) when last seen 9 months ago. Others preferred.
8. BeggarmanJ: T. Kiely-MarshallT: Hughie MorrisonF: 2552244-5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictLast of 5 in handicap at Chelmsford City (16f, 9/1) 22 days ago. Down in trip and record on turf stands at 0-19.
5. Pub CrawlJ: Ethan JonesT: David PipeF: 0849/75-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictPulled up in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Worcester (20f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Down in trip. Fair maiden on the Flat, poor on last Flat run. Opposable on balance.
7. Bye Bye SalamJ: Taryn LangleyT: Jeremy ScottF: 408-7- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 53
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 25/1, very good seventh of 12 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 53 days ago. Others make more appeal.
10. Fast AffairJ: Rose DawesT: Susan GardnerF: 215/34461-- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 360
VerdictDidn't need to be at best when winning 12-runner handicap (16/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last June, on what was her final run for James Fanshawe. Has struggled on 4 previous starts on turf and she's opposable on debut for new connections.
3. V PowerJ: Zoe LewisT: Thomas FaulknerF: 60/28435-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 161
VerdictPulled up in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy, 22/1) 161 days ago. Latest effort in this sphere was poor, too, but he would certainly have a chance off this reduced mark if at his best.
4. CherryhawkJ: Fern O'BrienT: Nikki EvansF: 323/21869-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 58
VerdictC&D winner. 100/1, fourth of 6 in novice hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, good) 58 days ago. Poor on last Flat outing and she's readily passed over.- Unnamed Favourite
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