Chepstow

Another debut runner, but backed by the William Muir and Chris Grassick partnership who have won 57 races together this season from their horses' outings. The Starspangledbanner-Dark Angel pedigree suggests speed and class on paper, though first-time runners remain unpredictable.

Complete unknown stepping into the starting gate for the first time with zero track record to assess. Lucky Radar will need luck to live up to its name on debut at Chepstow, though the draw in stall 2 offers a marginal advantage in a small six-horse field.

Eight races without a win is a heavy burden, though two places from those eight attempts show occasional promise—roughly one run in four has earned a mention. Recent form at Chepstow and Windsor suggests the horse is competitive at this level, but it has never tackled soft ground and carries the lowest rating in the field, making this a long shot for breakthrough.

Only three races into its career with one placed finish (second at Bath) but two fifth-place efforts that suggest inconsistency; the 12.8-length defeat at Salisbury just 19 days ago is a red flag. The trainer-jockey combination has yet to post a winner from 17 races together, adding to the concern.