Chepstow Race 1

Dragonbet Welsh Racing Festival 9th-11th Oct Nursery

Prize Money: $13,284

CRYSTAL KRAKEN (2) finished second past two starts and looks overdue a victory. Latest of those when beaten 2L tackling track and trip which sets the standard here. Can improve further and rates as the clear one to beat. LION OF PERSIA (4) encountered one when 4.5L second at Catterick. Likely no rival of that ability here so could easily go one better now. NAVAL COP (5) makes first start in handicaps and is certainly bred to be a lot better than this mark. Conditions should suit so he is easy to fancy. OUR FELLA (3) is tried in first time cheekpieces that might unlock further improvement. Each way claims under useful apprentice.

Distance: 1020m
Track: Good
Weather: Showers
Surface: Turf
Class: HCP NSY, C6

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Courseyoudo (3) 6758
Trainer: Tom Lacey(Woolhope, H'fords)
Jockey: William Cox
Weight: 61kg
Prize Money: $1,114
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MEHMAS (IRE)

Dam: SPIRIT OF BRITTANY (FR)

Dam's Sire: Invincible Spirit

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m - 1207m

Comments

Comes here off a 60-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Nottingham on July 2 over 1200m, 13 len behind Innichen with 58.5kg at $15. Before that 5th of 9 at Sandown Park on June 12 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Underdog with 60.5kg at $126. Hard to have.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 8	2/7/26	Nottingham	1207m	NSY HCP 2	4	Cieren Fallon	58.5kg	Good Firm	1:14.54	58.3 km/h	13.8L	6-6	$15	20	$16,330	-	1. Innichen 2. Ziggy Starshine 3. Koodini
5th of 9	12/6/26	Sandown Park Uk	1005m	NOV 2	4	Luke Morris	60.5kg	Good	1:05.95	54.9 km/h	4.5L	6-7	$126	20	$19,960	-	1. Underdog 2. Viking Barbie 3. Mysterious Times
7th of 9	23/5/26	Salisbury	1005m	NOV 2	7	Kieran O'neill	60.5kg	Good	1:02.60	57.8 km/h	10.5L	-	$81	10	$16,340	-	1. Shimmering Sun 2. Call Me Tomorrow 3. Viking Barbie
6th of 6	13/5/26	York	1005m	NOV C 2	5	Marco Ghiani	58kg	Good	1:00.47	59.8 km/h	17.8L	-	$10	-	$72,600	$1,114	1. Cut A Dash 2. Varzi 3. Fantasy Force

Crystal Kraken (1) 973522
Trainer: Dylan Cunha(Newmarket, Suffolk)
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $8,643
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: SOLDIER'S CALL (GB)

Dam: SPIRITED GIRL (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Invincible Spirit

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m - 1207m

Comments

Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on August 9 over 1000m, 2 len behind Dreams Galore carrying 60kg at $3.80. Before that 2nd of 12 at Thirsk on July 24 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Lady Dublin with 59kg at $7. Could prove tough to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 8	9/8/26	Chepstow	1005m	NSY HCP 2	4	Pat Dobbs	60kg	Good Firm	0:59.14	61.2 km/h	2.0L	8-6	$3.75f	16	$13,060	$3,262	1. Dreams Galore 2. Crystal Kraken 3. Chianti
2nd of 12	24/7/26	Thirsk	1207m	NSY HCP 2	2	Rossa Ryan	59kg	Good Firm	1:11.42	60.8 km/h	1.3L	-	$7.00	50	$11,800	$2,945	1. Lady Dublin 2. Crystal Kraken 3. Spirit Of Mary
50 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 10	4/6/26	Lingfield	1207m	APP MDN F 2	7	Sean Levey	58kg	Neutral	1:12.38	60.0 km/h	3.8L	-	$12	17	$18,150	$565	1. River In Paradise 2. Fire Thunder 3. Rocsane
3rd of 15	18/5/26	Redcar	1207m	MDN 2	9	Zak Wheatley	56.5kg	Good	1:10.38	61.7 km/h	3.8L	-	$101	7	$14,520	$1,871	1. Kodiak Breeze 2. Arenite 3. Crystal Kraken
7th of 11	11/5/26	Wolverhampton	1207m	NOV 2	10	George Wood	56.5kg	Neutral	1:15.41	57.6 km/h	4.0L	-	$101	12	$14,520	-	1. Indian Land 2. Blake's Monarch 3. Cydney Sweenie
9th of 10	29/4/26	Bath	1106m	APP MDN 2	9	Aidan Keeley	58kg	Fast	1:08.99	57.7 km/h	14.0L	-	$126	-	$14,520	-	1. Lady Blanche 2. Dowman 3. Tina Fromtransport

Our Fella (2) 530234
Trainer: John S Moore(Upper Lambourn, Berks)
Jockey: Ashley Lewis (a1.5)
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $7,489
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: SOLDIER'S CALL (GB)

Dam: BOUNTY'S SPIRIT (GB)

Dam's Sire: Bahamian Bounty

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m

Gear Changes

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Comments

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 8 at this track on August 9 over 1000m, 6 len behind Dreams Galore carrying 61kg at $8. The start before that ran last in a small field at Nottingham on July 21 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Glamorize carrying 52.5kg at $8.50. Major player on best form.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 8	9/8/26	Chepstow	1005m	NSY HCP 2	5	Taylor Fisher	61kg	Good Firm	0:59.14	61.2 km/h	6.5L	4-4	$8.00	19	$13,060	$815	1. Dreams Galore 2. Crystal Kraken 3. Chianti
3rd of 3	21/7/26	Nottingham	1005m	NSY HCP 2	1	John Egan	52.5kg	Good Firm	0:58.97	61.4 km/h	5.5L	2-1	$8.50	7	$13,160	$1,812	1. Glamorize 2. Havana Gift 3. Our Fella
2nd of 5	14/7/26	Ffos Las	1005m	NSY HCP 2	3	Taylor Fisher	61kg	Good	0:57.74	62.7 km/h	1.0L	-	$4.50	29	$11,980	$2,991	1. Tallahassee Lassie 2. Our Fella 3. Devon Angel
10th of 13	15/6/26	Windsor	1005m	MDN 2	6	Taylor Fisher	60.5kg	Good Firm	0:59.29	61.0 km/h	11.0L	4-6	$9.50	14	$14,520	-	1. Enemy Lines 2. Tree Wizard 3. Crowned
3rd of 10	1/6/26	Windsor	1005m	NOV 2	8	Taylor Fisher	59kg	Good Firm	0:59.20	61.1 km/h	1.5L	-	$67	20	$14,520	$1,871	1. Dowman 2. Belardo Ace 3. Our Fella
5th of 7	12/5/26	Bath	1005m	NOV 2	1	David Probert	59kg	Fast	1:03.30	57.2 km/h	10.3L	-	$67	-	$14,520	-	1. Sovereign Glory 2. Passerine 3. Seed Ya Later

Naval Cop (4) 465
Trainer: Andrew Balding(Kingsclere, Hants)
Jockey: Alfie Redman (a3)
Weight: 59kg
Prize Money: $2,628
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: NAVAL CROWN (GB)

Dam: FAIR COP (GB)

Dam's Sire: Exceed And Excel

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m - 1207m

Comments

Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start ran second last in a small field at Pontefract on July 26 over 1000m, 8 len behind Bolt Of Blue carrying 58kg at $8.50. The start before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 8 at York on July 10 over 1200m, 7 len behind Betty Boop with 58kg at $7.50. Don't underestimate.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 6	26/7/26	Pontefract	1005m	MDN 2	2	P J McDonald	58kg	Good Firm	1:02.54	57.9 km/h	8.3L	1-1	$8.50	16	$19,960	$622	1. Bolt Of Blue 2. The Mean Fiddler 3. Onslaught
6th of 8	10/7/26	York	1207m	NOV F 2	6	James Doyle	58kg	Good Firm	1:11.99	60.4 km/h	7.5L	1-1	$7.50	27	$54,450	$836	1. Betty Boop 2. Elevating 3. Kirton Angel
4th of 5	13/6/26	Bath	1005m	NOV F 2	2	Callum Hutchinson	58kg	Good	1:04.34	56.2 km/h	10.5L	4-2	$4.33	-	$18,150	$1,170	1. Havana Sprite 2. Fillipas 3. Marralyn

Devon Angel (5) 706x364
Trainer: Rod Millman(Kentisbeare, Devon)
Jockey: Laura Coughlan (a1.5)
Weight: 52kg
Prize Money: $2,309
Win / Place: 0% / 16%

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2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: UBETTABELIEVEIT (IRE)

Dam: AYRESOME ANGEL (GB)

Dam's Sire: Captain Gerrard

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1005m - 1207m

Comments

Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Ffos Las on July 14 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Tallahassee Lassie carrying 53.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell got back early 6th of 8 at this track on August 9 over 1000m, 9 len behind Dreams Galore with 52.5kg at $19. Needs to turn form around sharply to be competitive.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 11	29/8/26	Windsor	1207m	NSY HCP 2	4	Laura Coughlan	52kg	Soft	1:15.12	57.8 km/h	3.0L	-	$51	20	$13,060	$815	1. Holliesthedollie 2. Crowned 3. Miss Moneypit
6th of 8	9/8/26	Chepstow	1005m	NSY HCP 2	1	Georgia Dobie	52.5kg	Good Firm	0:59.14	61.2 km/h	9.8L	7-8	$19	26	$13,060	-	1. Dreams Galore 2. Crystal Kraken 3. Chianti
3rd of 5	14/7/26	Ffos Las	1005m	NSY HCP 2	4	John Egan	53.5kg	Good	0:57.74	62.7 km/h	2.3L	-	$8.00	63	$11,980	$1,494	1. Tallahassee Lassie 2. Our Fella 3. Devon Angel
63 Day Spell
6th of 7	12/5/26	Bath	1005m	NOV 2	2	John Egan	56.5kg	Fast	1:03.30	57.2 km/h	15.8L	-	$126	25	$14,520	-	1. Sovereign Glory 2. Passerine 3. Seed Ya Later
11th of 13	17/4/26	Bath	1005m	NOV F 2	8	George Wood	56.5kg	Good	1:04.46	56.1 km/h	9.3L	-	$21	12	$18,150	-	1. Ziggy Starshine 2. Seed Ya Later 3. Madeleine
7th of 10	5/4/26	Bath	1005m	NOV 2	3	George Wood	58kg	Good	1:03.96	56.6 km/h	9.8L	-	$23	-	$18,150	-	1. Wait Geordie 2. Dowman 3. Bayside

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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