14:45 Chepstow

Monday 23 June 2025

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Off time: 14:47 | Winning time: 1m 11.80s

(8)

Amazing Journey²²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Saffie Osborne| T: J A Osborne

3/1

Starspangledbanner colt looked badly in need of the experience when fourth of 12 in a maiden at Chelmsford City (6f, 18/1) on debut 22 days ago, doing well to show as much ability as he did considering how green he was. Form has been franked since and he looks sure to improve second time up.

Form: 4

(1)

Demetrius

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: L Morris| T: Sir Mark Prescott

20/1

21,000 gns yearling, Dream Ahead colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 6f winner Reward Smile and 6f winner Pure Charmer. Dam sprint maiden. Speedy pedigree and bred to make an impact as a juvenile, though market will prove most informative with newcomer from this yard.

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(9)

Magic Stone²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Cieren Fallon| T: W J Haggas

17/2

€90,000 foal, £30,000 2-y-o, Acclamation colt. Brother to smart/untrustworthy 5f-6f winner Stone of Destiny. Little impression on debut when fifth of 6 in a maiden at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) on debut 21 days ago, though wasn't given a hard time. In excellent hands and could improve here.

Form: 5

(11)

Squadron Leader²²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: William Cox| T: A Watson| BF

40/1

Weak in the betting and shaped as though in need of the run when fourth of 6 in a maiden at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) on debut but regressed when a well beaten favourite in a Chelmsford maiden (6f) earlier this month. Looks to have a bit to find.

Form: 40

(10)

Madman²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Finley Marsh| T: T Ward

5/1

Due Diligence gelding was poorly drawn on debut when a well beaten seventh of 13 in a novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on debut 21 days ago. One for the longer term.

Form: 7

(4)

Torbay²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Harry Burns⁽³⁾| T: Miss E C Lavelle

80/1

Little impact in two maiden starts so far, merely closing up late under a hands and heels ride when sixth of 11 in a maiden at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Seemingly being brought along with low-grade nurseries in mind and looks set for a minor role again.

Form: 06

(2)

Carefree Dream⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Joe Leavy| T: J S Moore

4/1

Showed much more than on debut here when runner-up to a Ralph Beckett newcomer over C&D 7 days ago, having every chance entering the final 1f. No surprise to see her in the mix again.

Form: 42

(12)

Cici's Secret

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Edward Greatrex| T: P Attwater

8/1

20,000 gns foal, A'ali filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 1m Gypsy Whisper (2-y-o 7f winner, by Helmet). Worth a market check on debut for yard whose last two newcomers have placed.

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(6)

Coul Jane¹⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: George Downing| T: P D Evans

10/1

Coulsty filly has shown more in recent starts under positive tactics, leading until the final 100 yards in an above average seller at Goodwood (5f) 15 days ago. Tougher ask back in novice company but further improvement not ruled out returning to 6f.

Form: 4742

(7)

Mayaada¹⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: T E Whelan| T: Ollie Sangster

4/1

Bred for longer trips than she faced on debut but still shaped with credit when fifth of 12 in a maiden at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) 17 days ago, made steady progress from over 1f out and not given a hard time. Slightly longer trip will suit and remains open to improvement.

Form: 5

(5)

Lady Lauren¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Ryan Kavanagh⁽⁵⁾| T: E De Giles

200/1

Yet to beat in a rival in two starts, latest when last of 7 in a maiden at this course (5.1f, soft) 16 days ago. Difficult to be positive about her chances.

Form: 07

Non-Runners

(3)

Miss Ayala¹⁸

Weight: 9-0| Age: 2

T: M D I Usher J: George Bass

Forecasts

Amazing Journey (3/1), Mayaada (4/1), Carefree Dream (4/1), Madman (5/1), Cici's Secret (8/1), Magic Stone (17/2), Coul Jane (10/1), Miss Ayala (12/1), Demetrius (20/1), Squadron Leader (40/1), Torbay (80/1), Lady Lauren (200/1)

AMAZING JOURNEY showed ability amidst greenness when a staying on fourth on debut at Chelmsford earlier this month and is entitled to improve plenty for that experience. The form has already been given a boost and he can get off the mark at the second time of asking ahead of Carefree Dream who left her debut form well behind when runner-up over this C&D 7 days ago, while Magic Stone is in excellent hands and should make more of an impact on his second career start.