Chepstow Race 6 - David Lucas Best Prices Welsh Sport Maiden Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
LEONATO (4) sets the standard after a solid 3rd at Lingfield over 2011m, beaten 5.2L, and looks the one to beat. WINDBREAKER (5) resumed last prep with a close 3rd at Chelmsford over 1609m and steps up in trip with claims. BATTLE OF MALDON (2) was 4th at Navan over 1573m on heavy two back before an 8th over 2048m; cheekpieces go on and he can figure. EASWRITH DESTINY (3) was well held on debut at Newbury over this trip and needs to lift, while STRONG MAN TOM (1) drops sharply in distance after two distant defeats. HAPINESS (6) debuts and is a watch.
Jockey: William Cox
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Back in trip from 3392m and rises 4kg to 64.5kg. Last start 9th of 10 at Newcastle over 3392m on 11 Apr, beaten 125.5L on Good at $81, behind Attin. Prior run 9th of 9 at Hereford over 3267m on 25 Mar, beaten 153.41L on Good at $26. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with the drop in distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 11/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Dylan Oconnor | 60.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 125.5L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/03/2026 | - | 4-6Y CL5 | $4,427.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Dylan Oconnor | 59.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 153.41L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 58kgs
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Back in trip after finishing 8th of 18 at Navan over 2048m on 25 Apr, beaten 10.5L with 61kg at $26 in the Smullen Series. Prior run was a solid 4th of 15 in a 1573m Navan maiden on 30 Mar on heavy, beaten 7.54L at $29. Drops 3kg to 58kg and draws barrier 4, with cheek pieces on for the first time. Can improve with the distance drop and gear change.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18 | 25/04/2026 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2048m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 61kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/15 | 30/03/2026 | - | 3UP C&G MDN | $14,001.00 | Navan | 1573m | HEAVY | Declan Mcdonogh | 59.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.54L | $29.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/06/2025 | - | 2Y | $30,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1438m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 59.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.95L | $5.50 |
Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up after debuting 9th of 10 at Newbury over 2011m on 17 Apr, beaten 22.4L by Maltese Cross at $201 on Good, carrying 59kg from barrier 1. Drops 1kg to 58kg and keeps the inside draw; S M Levey rides for D Menuisier. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with the run under the belt.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Newbury | 2011m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 22.4L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 23-day break after a solid 3rd at Lingfield over 2011m on 28 Apr, beaten 5.2L by Knights Charge at $21 with 57kg. That was a clear step forward from his debut 9th at Newcastle over 1613m on 6 Nov when carrying 60.5kg. The 3yo gelding by Lope De Vega again has Billy Loughnane up and carries 58kg from barrier 3 for George Boughey. Can build on the latest effort and has place claims.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.2L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | 2Y CL5 NOV | $6,197.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 20.25L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after 154 days for W J Haggas, drawn barrier 2 with 58kg and Shane Foley up. Last start 3rd of 9 at Chelmsford over 1609m on 18 Dec, beaten 4.5L at $3.25, tracking the speed throughout behind Saxon Street. Previously 5th of 10 at Kempton over 1609m on 1 Dec, beaten 8.7L at $7.50. Can improve from the soft gate.
Last Starts 154 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 | 18/12/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $9,837.00 | Chelmsford | 1609m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | - | 5-3-3-3-3-2-3-3 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $3.25 |
| 5/10 | 01/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | - | 9-8-8-9-9-9-5-5 | 9 |
| 8.7L | $7.50 |
Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 56kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Camelot for R M Beckett from Kimpton Down. Draws barrier 5 with H Crouch to ride at 56kg. Lacks exposed recent form in the supplied data. Can improve.