Chepstow Race 3 - Bill Lewtons 80th Birthday Novice Stakes (Gbb/Gbbplus Race)
ALFARAZ (4) sets the standard after a close 6th at Newbury over 2011m, beaten 1.15L, and earlier 2nds at Goodwood and Epsom; he looks the one to beat. ECHO OF STARS (6) was 4th at Newbury over 2011m, beaten 2.98L, after a Newmarket 2nd over 1609m and profiles as the main danger. EL NAY (7) arrives off a 2nd at Chester over 2075m and consistent earlier placings, while BLUE HERCULES (5) improved to 4th at Newbury over 2011m, beaten 3.1L.
Jockey: William Cox
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Comes off a 6th of 6 at Chepstow over 2011m on 21 May, beaten 38.3L on good going with 64.5kg at $251. Prior runs were 9th of 10 at Newcastle over 3392m on 11 Apr (beaten 125.5L, $81) and 9th of 9 at Hereford over 3267m on 25 Mar (beaten 153.41L, $26). Four-year-old gelding by Massaat for Barry Murphy, with William Cox aboard from barrier 5. Needs sharp improvement but not without hope if lifting.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Chepstow | 2011m | GOOD | William Cox | 64.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 38.3L | $251.00 |
| 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: Taylor Fisher
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Four-year-old filly trained by P Gundry at Ottery St Mary. Carries 62.5kg from barrier 7 with Taylor Fisher booked. Profile is light on exposed form, but breeding by Jack Hobbs suggests stamina. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Mason Paetel
Weight: 62.5kgs
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First-up after 273 days. Last start 6th of 7 at Hexham over 4037m on 27 Aug, beaten 36.2L on good going with 64.5kg at $19 behind Royal Deeside. Prior run 11th of 12 at Uttoxeter over 3171m on 27 Jul, beaten 51.6L with 62.5kg at $67. Can improve but has place claims at best.
Last Starts 274 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 27/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $9,788.00 | Hexham | 4037m | GOOD | Robert Dunne | 64.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 36.2L | $19.00 |
| 11/12 | 27/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Shane Fenelon | 62.5kg | - | 5-3-3-4-11-11-11 | 0 |
| 51.6L | $67.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $4,919.00 | Stratford | 4432m | GOOD | Lilly Pinchin | 66kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-4-4-5 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $26.00 |
| 99/12 | 20/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | SOFT | Shane Fenelon | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $501.00 |
| 99/5 | 30/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,377.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | GOOD | Ellis Collier | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $301.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,574.00 | Ffos Las | 4400m | GOOD | Shane Fenelon | 66.5kg | - | 8-8-8-6-8-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 75.5L | $301.00 |
| 99/12 | 11/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $251.00 |
Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 58kgs
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Placed at Goodwood over 1609m two back on 24 Aug, 2nd to Ancient Egypt by 1.25L at $5.50 with 59kg after running on from midfield. Prior effort 2nd of 3 at Epsom over 1712m on 28 Sep, beaten 2.25L by Shayem at $2 after leading early. Last start 6th of 10 at Newbury over 2011m on 17 Apr, beaten 1.15L at $5.50 on good ground. Down 1kg and drawn barrier 2; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Newbury | 2011m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.15L | $5.50 |
| 2/3 | 28/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $18,691.00 | Epsom | 1712m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 57.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.25L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/08/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 59kg | - | 4-6-5-5-4-4-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.25L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Lewis Edmunds
Weight: 58kgs
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Improved sharply second-up when 4th of 9 at Newbury over 2011m on 15 May, beaten 3.1L on good going at $126. Debut run was 8th of 8 at Newbury over 2212m on 18 Apr, beaten 20L at $34. Carries 58kg here, down 2.5kg from last start, and draws barrier 6 after barrier 2 last time. Can build on the latest effort with further improvement.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 15/05/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $14,755.00 | Newbury | 2011m | GOOD | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | - | 2-3-2-3-3-3-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Newbury | 2212m | GOOD | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 20L | $34.00 |
Jockey: J P Spencer
Weight: 58kgs
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Third-up now and draws barrier 1. Last start 4th of 11 at Newbury over 2011m on 15 May, beaten 2.98L by Heyzoom, with 60.5kg at $3.75. Prior run 2nd of 7 at Newmarket over 1609m on 4 Oct, beaten 1L by Lyneham at $4. Carries 58kg here and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 15/05/2026 | - | 3 | $14,755.00 | Newbury | 2011m | GOOD | J P Spencer | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.98L | $3.75 |
| 2/7 | 04/10/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $22,625.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | James Doyle | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2-2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 06/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Ascot | 1602m | GOOD | J P Spencer | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.55L | $7.50 |
Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 58kgs
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Has been around the mark this prep, placing in all three runs. Last start 2nd of 5 at Chester over 2075m on 6 May, beaten 2L by Tornado Tower with 60.5kg at $8.50. Prior efforts included 3rd at Kempton over 1408m on 18 Mar at $4 and a narrow 2nd at Lingfield over 1610m on 21 Feb at $4.33. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 06/05/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $24,592.00 | Chester | 2075m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 18/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 56kg | - | 1-1-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.75L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Harry Vigors
Weight: 58kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Zelzal for C Hills, drawn barrier 4 with 58kg and Harry Vigors up. Lambourn-trained and representing GBR. Setup looks straightforward on paper. Can improve.