What time is the David Lucas, Wales Leading Independent Bookmaker Handicap (GBBPlus Race)?
The David Lucas, Wales Leading Independent Bookmaker Handicap (GBBPlus Race) is off at 8:40 on 21 May 2026 at Chepstow (Great Britain).
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Chepstow
Great BritainDavid Lucas, Wales Leading Independent Bookmaker Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Thursday, 21 May 2026
1m2f·Flat·Class 4·Good To Soft·6 runners·£5,339
Furlong's verdict
AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.
Selections by model
Head-to-head dashboard →v1.055.7/100 rating
River King
2.12Betfair Exchange· informational only
Top-rated, but filter rejects this race
v1.1
No pick
Race outside the segment-edge filter
Racing Alpha pick
River King
Sean Levey · Richard Hannon · 4yo
55.7/100
+5.0 vs next best (50.8)
The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.
- Form20% weight80strongLast 6: 3-2-3-1
- Ratings50% weight58averageOR 84 · RPR 95 · TS 80
- Freshness10% weight45below average339d since last run (long absence)
- Trainer20% weight33weakRichard Hannon: 7/53 winners last 14d (13%)
MarketBest price 2.12 (Betfair Exchange) — market favourite. AI agrees with the market.
v1.3 rating · weights and method explained on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.
Runners
| # | Dr | Horse | Jockey / Trainer | Form | Wt | OR | RPR | TS | AI | Best price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 7yo · G · b | 17228 | 9-09 | 85 | 98 | 91 | 44.6 | 6/1 Bet365 | |
| 2 | 2 | 6yo · G · cht | 02110 | 9-09 | 85 | 95 | 84 | 50.8 | 6/1 Bet365 | |
| 3 | 4 | 4yo · G · b | 3231 | 9-08 | 84 | 95 | 80 | 55.7 | 2.12 Betfair Exchange | |
| 4 | 6 | 4yo · G · gr | 02105 | 9-03 | 79 | 89 | 59 | 47.3 | 14/1 Bet365 | |
| 5 | 5 | 4yo · G · grhFT H | 3750 | 9-01 | 77 | 91 | 68 | 41.3 | 11/1 Bet365 | |
| 6 | 3 | 5yo · G · b | 00363 | 8-11 | 73 | 100 | 94 | 45.6 | 5/1 Bet365 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the field size and distance of the 8:40 Chepstow?
1m2f, Class 4, Flat, 6 runners declared.
What is the going for the 8:40 Chepstow?
Going is reported as Good To Soft on Turf.
What is the Racing Alpha AI top pick for the 8:40 Chepstow?
The AI top-rated runner is River King (score 55.7, best price 2.12). Methodology: ratings combine OR, RPR, TS, trainer 14-day form, days since last run and going.
Who is the favourite for the 8:40 Chepstow?
The market favourite is River King at a best price of 2.12.
Racing Post verdict
Third-partyThe vote goes to RIVER KING, who's the sort to benefit from a gelding operation and enters handicaps from an interesting mark.
Racing Post pick: River King
Editorial verdict from Racing Post via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha.
Betting forecast
Formbook10/11 River King, 4/1 Alcaraz, 6/1 Robbo, 8/1 Crystal Mariner, 9/1 The Green Mile, 12/1 Naples
Formbook's pre-race odds estimate — not market prices.
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