Chelmsford-City Races & Results Tomform Saturday 11th January 2025
There were 36 Races on Saturday 11th January 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Fairyhouse, 8 races at Ffos Las, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, 7 races at Newcastle, 6 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 11th January 2025
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(3) Spirit Of Jura 10/3, 16/5, fourth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 28 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Should have more to offer. In frame at Wolverhampton last two outings; likely to be in the thick of things again.
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4
2nd (4) (6/4 +50%) War And Love
1.5
6/4(+50%)
(4) War And Love 6/4, Iffraaj filly who shaped well amidst considerable greenness when third of 9 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW) on debut 8 days ago, staying on strongly final 1f as the penny began to drop. Sort to improve markedly with that initial experience under her belt. Caught the eye when fast-finishing third at Lingfield; should improve considerably.
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2
3rd (2) (4/1 -33%) Lovesick
4
4/1(-33%)
(2) Lovesick 4/1, 9/2, much improved from debut when won 12-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 26 days ago, staying on to lead close home. Open to further progress. Scored at Wolverhampton four weeks ago and of obvious interest despite a penalty.
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7
4th (7) (40/1 -60%) Dance Recital
40
40/1(-60%)
(7) Dance Recital 40/1, Soldier's Call filly. Big outsider on debut. 20,000euros yearling by Soldier's Call; newcomer to note for market confidence.
5th
8
5th (8) (11/4 -22%) Seconds Count
2.75
11/4(-22%)
(8) Seconds Count 11/4, Time Test filly who shaped with a fair bit of promise amidst greenness when second of 9 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW) on debut 8 days ago, not knocked about. Should improve. Encouraging second on debut at Lingfield; seems sure to improve, perhaps by some margin.
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5
6th (5) (50/1 -100%) Argentum
50
50/1(-100%)
(5) Argentum 50/1, 12,000 gns yearling, Mastercraftsman filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 1m in Sweden Amon Ra. Dam 1¼m-13f winner, also runner-up in Irish Oaks. Has quite a classy pedigree but likely to come into her own over longer distances.
7th
1
7th (1) (150/1 -127%) Vitruvian Dawn
150
150/1(-127%)
(1) Vitruvian Dawn 150/1, 150/1, showed more than first time up but not enough to make herself of any interest this side of handicaps when fifth of 7 in novice at Southwell (11.1f) 2 weeks ago. Down in trip. Some improvement when fifth last time but likely to be of more interest when handicapping.
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6
|PU| (6) (40/1 -60%) Breeze Time
40
40/1(-60%)
(6) Breeze Time 40/1, Time Test filly. Dam, third at 7f at 2 yrs, half-sister to winner up to 12.3f Not Never and 7f winner Final Watch (both useful). Home-bred newcomer by Time Test; worth monitoring in the market.
12:55 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Spirit Of Jura would hold leading claims judged on her runner-up effort at Wolverhampton, but a subsequent fourth at that venue leaves her with something to find. With that in mind, it could be worth taking a chance on WAR AND LOVE, who looked in need of the experience when finishing third on her debut at Lingfield last week. Seconds Count filled the runner-up spot ahead of the selection that day and she should also feature.
WAR AND LOVE shaped well amidst considerable greenness when third at Lingfield last week and seemingly the sort to improve markedly with that initial experience under her belt, Sir Mark Prescott's filly gets the nod at the expense of Spirit of Jura, who should be able to build on a couple of promising Wolverhampton efforts. Seconds Count can edge out recent winner Lovesick for third.
War And Love was an eyecatcher at Lingfield last week but SECONDS COUNT also shaped well and may again have the upper hand.
(8) Carlton 13/8, Unbeaten in 3 starts for current yard, completing a C&D hat-trick when landing 11-runner handicap (4/5) 2 days ago. Scored with plenty in hand on Thursday and he's the one to beat under a penalty. 3-3 for new stable, all from off the pace over C&D in the last month; latest two days ago.
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7
2nd (7) (10/1 -33%) Blue Sky Boy
10
10/1(-33%)
(7) Blue Sky Boy 10/1, Making second handicap start, had the run of the race and ran up to best when third of 8 at Wolverhampton (14f, 9/2) 4 days ago. Task is now to build on his recent run. Made most when close third over C&D four days ago, easily his most competitive display.
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9
3rd (9) (6/1 +14%) Sullivan Bay
6
6/1(+14%)
(9) Sullivan Bay 6/1, Both career wins at this course, with latest success over 2m in October. Again ran well when ½-length third of 8 to Carlton in handicap (11/4) at this C&D 30 days ago and he could be thereabouts once more. Has a solid record here and he's been in good form; each-way claims in a competitive race.
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5
4th (5) (33/1 -50%) Addosh
33
33/1(-50%)
(5) Addosh 33/1, Took advantage of drop in grade when successful at Wolverhampton (16.6f) in October. However, found it tougher under a penalty when fourth of 7 in handicap (6/1) at the same C&D 78 days ago. Has work to do. Not dismissed but needs to better her October form by some way and is back down in trip.
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4
5th (4) (66/1 -200%) Star Legend
66
66/1(-200%)
(4) Star Legend 66/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Winner over hurdles since last seen on the level, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (20f, soft, 7/2) on latest outing 10 days ago. Visor worn over jumps now retained. A case can be made but there are more solid options.
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1
6th (1) (4/1 +38%) Tradesman
4
4/1(+38%)
(1) Tradesman 4/1, Won 4 times at this course in 2023. Stepped up on recent outing when third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 10/3) 22 days ago, despite having been very slowly away. Merits consideration back here. Back-to-form third at Southwell three weeks ago, beaten 1l despite badly blowing the start.
7th
2
7th (2) (33/1 -18%) Alright Sunshine
33
33/1(-18%)
(2) Alright Sunshine 33/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Runner-up at Lingfield in December but not in the same form both starts since, last of 7 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 14/1) 2 weeks ago. Visor back on. 0-12 on AW, second at Lingfield (2m) early last month but well held on both starts since.
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3
8th (3) (7/1 +42%) Haliphon
7
7/1(+42%)
(3) Haliphon 7/1, Latest win at Haydock in September. In first-time visor, ran creditably when third of 11 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 14/1) 24 days ago. Usual cheekpieces reapplied and he could be in the mix back down in grade. Probably not far away but he's never finished in the first two in his eight AW races.
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10
8th (10) (9/1 -29%) Albert Lasker
9
9/1(-29%)
(10) Albert Lasker 9/1, Soon returned to form when finally getting off the mark in 8-runner handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 7/2) 13 days ago, seeing out the race well back down in trip. Will need to find more back up in grade. Off the mark at Southwell (1m6f) 13 days ago; back up 4lb and in demanding company.
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6
10th (6) (20/1 -43%) Delta Legend
20
20/1(-43%)
(6) Delta Legend 20/1, With cheekpieces applied on first run since leaving Hilal Kobeissi, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 10/3) 13 days ago. Has yet to win at further than 1m, though, as he moves back up in grade. Fifth at Southwell 13 days ago was respectable in first-time cheekpieces for new trainer.
13:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 14f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
CARLTON hasn't looked back since joining the James Owen team and a fourth consecutive victory over C&D could be in the offing. A 5lb penalty for the five-year-old's emphatic victory on Thursday is unlikely to prevent another bold bid and he's taken to repel the down-in-grade Tradesman. The son of Mastercraftsman arrives on the back of a solid third at Southwell and he warrants respect. Albert Lasker is also noted.
CARLTON has thrived since joining the James Owen yard, overcoming a lack of pace in the race to complete a C&D hat-trick on Thursday, and he looks to hold leading claims under a penalty. Sullivan Bay also arrives in good heart and could be the main danger, with 4-time course winner Tradesman completing the shortlist.
Easily most seems to depend on whether CARLTON can serve up the same as when he ended up winning with major authority here on Thursday.
(10) Ravensbourne 11/2, 25/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 9 days ago, running on. Has good chance on form. 0-15 but knocking at the door; should go well again despite the outside draw.
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6
2nd (6) (9/2 +0%) Windsor Pass
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(6) Windsor Pass 9/2, Remains a maiden after 28 Flat runs. 15/2, respectable second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 14 days ago. Enters calculations. Second to a thriving opponent at Newcastle two weeks ago; should be in the money once more.
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11
3rd (11) (3/1 +45%) Mashaan
3
3/1(+45%)
(11) Mashaan 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 11/4, respectable third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 12 days ago. Can give a good account. All three wins over 7f on the AW; arrives in top form and looks a notably solid candidate.
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8
4th (8) (15/2 -36%) Rising Force
7.5
15/2(-36%)
(8) Rising Force 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 4/1, creditable second of 6 in handicap at this C&D 2 days ago, left poorly placed. Can make presence felt. Holding his form well through a busy period; should make his presence felt again.
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9
5th (9) (12/1 +25%) Imola
12
12/1(+25%)
(9) Imola 12/1, First run since leaving Dominic Ffrench Davis when creditable sixth of 11 in handicap (20/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 28 days ago. Shaped well on stable debut when sixth at Southwell; interesting contender back up in trip.
6th
1
6th (1) (25/1 -56%) Galileo Glass
25
25/1(-56%)
(1) Galileo Glass 25/1, 33/1, last of 11 in handicap at Salisbury (8f, good to firm), lost all chance at start. Off 149 days. Rejoined yard after leaving Martin Dunne. Beaten out of sight on two occasions in 2024 and has changed stables again since.
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2
7th (2) (7/1 +50%) Thomas Equinas
7
7/1(+50%)
(2) Thomas Equinas 7/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 25/1) 7 days ago. Loves it here (all five wins); far from disgraced at Wolverhampton last week; in the mix.
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5
8th (5) (18/1 -50%) Till It Shines
18
18/1(-50%)
(5) Till It Shines 18/1, 18/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 4 days ago. Not taken lightly. Eight-race maiden; beginning to look exposed but could make the frame again.
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3
9th (3) (28/1 +15%) Deep Blue
28
28/1(+15%)
(3) Deep Blue 28/1, 40/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (8f) 37 days ago. Blinkers back on. Others more persuasive. Not beaten far over 1m here in October but two runs since have been poor; unconvincing.
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12
10th (12) (8/1 +20%) Bishop's Glory
8
8/1(+20%)
(12) Bishop's Glory 8/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 15/2, creditable fifth of 11 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 7 days ago. Something to find on form. 1-23 but better than bare result when fifth at Southwell last week; impossible to rule out.
11th
4
11th (4) (14/1 +30%) On Locust Point
14
14/1(+30%)
(4) On Locust Point 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 14 in novice at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm). Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut. Hardly looks thrown in for handicap debut but may have improved for a break.
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7
12th (7) (28/1 -133%) Jaamir
28
28/1(-133%)
(7) Jaamir 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/3, last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 8 days ago, possibly amiss. Worth another chance. Shaped well here just before Christmas but ran badly next time; hard to predict.
14:10 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Rising Force occupied the runner-up berth over C&D two days ago and provided this quick turnaround doesn't pose him any problems, he ought to go close off an unchanged rating. However, RAVENSBOURNE gets the nod. Michael Keady's four-year-old outran big odds to make the frame at Newcastle earlier in the month and was kindly dropped 1lb. With Cieren Fallon booked, she may be the one to beat. Mashaan is the pick of the remainder.
RAVENSBOURNE has been shaping up well back in the care of one of her former trainers and she tops the shortlist off a career-low mark. Rising Force and Windsor Pass continue to hold their form well and they head the dangers.
The Alice Haynes-trained MASHAAN arrives in top form and could be the answer to a tightly knit handicap.
(1) Apiarist 11/4, Latest win at Newcastle in December. 3/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 10 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Makes polytrack debut. Definite player. Has done well since switched to AW, winning and runner-up at Newcastle; in the mix again.
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14
2nd (14) (18/1 -13%) Mr Baloo
18
18/1(-13%)
(14) Mr Baloo 18/1, Last of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 4/1) 20 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. On a workable mark but needs to bounce back from a poor effort. Had an excuse last time; well handicapped and this return to 1m looks a plus; interesting.
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11
3rd (11) (4/1 +71%) Urban Sprawl
4
4/1(+71%)
(11) Urban Sprawl 4/1, Latest win at Pontefract in October. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 11/2) 7 days ago. Others look better handicapped but he should give another good account from a handy mark. Better than bare result last time; should give good account of himself from low draw.
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7
4th (7) (5/1 +9%) Eagle Day
5
5/1(+9%)
(7) Eagle Day 5/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 17 runs last year. 7/4, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 22 days ago, always holding on. Thriving and sure to go well again. Ready winner at Wolverhampton just before Christmas; respected despite career-high mark.
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10
5th (10) (33/1 +18%) Billy Mill
33
33/1(+18%)
(10) Billy Mill 33/1, Three wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win at Ascot in July. Eleventh of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 8 days ago. Might have needed reappearance; no forlorn hope despite some unpromising form-figures.
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8
6th (8) (20/1 -122%) Waiting All Night
20
20/1(-122%)
(8) Waiting All Night 20/1, Latest win at Newmarket in August. 17/2, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 16 days ago. Can get involved again if things drop right. Consistent sort who again made the frame on Boxing Day; not ruled out.
7th
5
7th (5) (13/2 +35%) Altmore
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(5) Altmore 13/2, Two wins from 6 runs last year. Latest win at Pontefract in October. 7/2, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 16 days ago. Not discounted. Low-mileage 4yo; best effort when runner-up at Kempton in December; could have a say.
8th
15
8th (15) (17/2 +15%) Quiet Resolve
8.5
17/2(+15%)
(15) Quiet Resolve 17/2, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (6/4) at Newcastle (8f) 33 days ago, well on top finish. Makes polytrack debut. Deserves plenty of respect. Emphatic winner at Newcastle last month; 4lb higher mark does not look insurmountable.
9th
6
9th (6) (18/1 -29%) Hat Toss
18
18/1(-29%)
(6) Hat Toss 18/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 10/3, eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 16 days ago. Likely to be back on his game after a rare blip. Behind several of these at Wolverhampton (favourite) on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back.
10th
9
10th (9) (22/1 -10%) Riot
22
22/1(-10%)
(9) Riot 22/1, Course winner. 4/1, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 20 days ago, left poorly placed. Didn't have much go right last time and is suited by big fields and a strong pace. No threat at Lingfield three weeks ago; all seven wins at 7f; others appeal more.
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4
11th (4) (12/1 +14%) Alzahir
12
12/1(+14%)
(4) Alzahir 12/1, Latest win at Leicester in October. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 16 days ago. Hood back on. Has wide draw to overcome. Holding his form well and not discounted, although a wide draw could be an inconvenience.
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16
12th (16) (40/1 -100%) Repertoire
40
40/1(-100%)
(16) Repertoire 40/1, 10/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 13 days ago. Tough ask from the worst of the draw. Creditable third last time but may be vulnerable to younger legs in more competitive race.
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13
13th (13) (33/1 -136%) Serenity Dream
33
33/1(-136%)
(13) Serenity Dream 33/1, Creditable third of 8 in handicap (18/1) at Newcastle (8f) 21 days ago. Has slipped to a handy mark and can't be discounted. Third at Newcastle just before Christmas and has each-way possibilities again.
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3
14th (3) (25/1 -25%) Tempus
25
25/1(-25%)
(3) Tempus 25/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 15/2) 16 days ago. Likely to be back on his game but others look better treated. Winless since Group 3 win in 2022; faces some in-form rivals with fewer miles on the clock.
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12
15th (12) (40/1 -100%) Revolutionise
40
40/1(-100%)
(12) Revolutionise 40/1, Course winner. Three wins from 22 runs last year. Latest win here in November. 11/2, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 11 days ago. Eyeshields on 1st time. Respected despite poor draw. Ahead of four of these on Boxing Day but below par since and 1m stretches his stamina.
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2
16th (2) (33/1 -18%) Silent Move
33
33/1(-18%)
(2) Silent Move 33/1, Two wins from 5 runs last year. 22/1, 8¼ lengths ninth of 11 to Apiarist in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 36 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Not easy to make a case for. Ran poorly behind Apiarist on AW debut at Newcastle and has something to prove after that.
14:40 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Eagle Day is a previous C&D winner who bids for a hat-trick after registering a Wolverhampton brace, but a further 4lb rise might open the door for APIARIST. The son of Night Of Thunder was denied by just under a length in second in a deeper contest than this at Newcastle on New Year's Day and could defy his 2lb rise. Quiet Resolve and Waiting All Night are just two others to consider.
EAGLE DAY is thriving all of a sudden and had a bit to spare at Wolverhampton last time, so he's worth a chance to complete the hat-trick from a low draw despite stepping up into a more competitive handicap. Quiet Resolve is an obvious danger and Apiarist is another one who should be in the hunt.
In a wide-open contest, a chance is taken with the well-handicapped MR BALOO who could be revitalised by headgear.
(8) Rebel Empire 20/1, Latest win at Lingfield in December. Just a respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 2/1) 7 days ago, a busy spell perhaps catching up with him. New reserves since tongue tied, impressive at Lingfield (6f) but ran flat latest.
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2
2nd (2) (15/8 +32%) We Never Stop
1.875
15/8(+32%)
(2) We Never Stop 15/8, Latest win at Southwell in November. Creditable second of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 7/2) 10 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Expected to be bang there. Flourishing over 6f on Tapeta; up 2lb since good 2nd at Newcastle; Polytrack debut.
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4
3rd (4) (15/2 -15%) Blind Beggar
7.5
15/2(-15%)
(4) Blind Beggar 15/2, Course winner. 14/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 12 days ago, around 2 lengths ahead over 1f out but caught post. Player. Won two of four starts here, both at 5f; tends to be vulnerable late on over 6f.
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7
4th (7) (22/1 -100%) Sevensees
22
22/1(-100%)
(7) Sevensees 22/1, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Down Royal (5f, soft, 9/4). Off 103 days. Makes AW debut. Sold from John Patrick Murtagh 27,000 gns in October. Tongue strap on 1st time. Both wins over 5f on turf in Ireland; tough start for new yard on AW debut.
5th
1
5th (1) (22/1 -57%) Rosario
22
22/1(-57%)
(1) Rosario 22/1, Useful form. Probably needed the run after 8 months off when seventh of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 11 days ago. Placed in two Group races as 2yo; just three runs in 2024 but retains ability.
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5
6th (5) (11/2 +21%) Brooklyn Nine Nine
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(5) Brooklyn Nine Nine 11/2, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (7/1) at Southwell (5f) 22 days ago, looking to be going nowhere over 1f out but picking up really well late on. Back up in trip which should suit. Makes polytrack debut. Now 2-3 on Tapeta after narrow 5f win latest; return to 6f will suit; Polytrack debut.
7th
3
7th (3) (10/1 +17%) Amazonian Dream
10
10/1(+17%)
(3) Amazonian Dream 10/1, Four wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win at Kempton in December. Found the hat-trick beyond him when ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 10/1) 10 days ago. Can give a good account back down in class. Left it late for narrow 6f wins at Southwell and Kempton; lesser run at Newcastle latest.
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6
8th (6) (16/5 +57%) Batal Dubai
3.2
16/5(+57%)
(6) Batal Dubai 16/5, C&D winner. Built on promise of recent stable debut to resume winning ways at Lingfield (7f, AW, 7/2) 11 days ago. Heading back in the right direction now so high on the shortlist. Took advantage of weights drop on 2nd run for new yard (7f); interesting on past AW form.
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9
9th (9) (25/1 -108%) Sanat
25
25/1(-108%)
(9) Sanat 25/1, Possibly not straightforward but won at Nottingham in August. 2/1, first run since leaving Roger Varian when fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 9 days ago, not knocked about. Makes polytrack debut. 3 lb out of the handicap. Promising start for new yard but up in grade back at 6f and 3lb out of the weights.
15:15 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
BROOKLYN NINE NINE is most effective on the all-weather and having run on strongly to score at this level at Southwell last month, he has a big chance of following up off just 3lb higher, assuming he handles switching to Polytrack. Similar comments apply to We Never Stop, who has held his form well since being gelded and rates another key player. Sevensees carries useful form over from his time in Ireland is respected on debut for Stuart Williams.
BATAL DUBAI has made a positive start for new connections and remains potentially well treated after a 2 lb rise for his narrow success at Lingfield. We Never Stop has thrived on the AW of late and is next best ahead of Amazonian Dream, who is back down in class.
A case can be made for several of these but preference is for BROOKLYN NINE NINE who will be suited by the return to 6f.
(5) Lilkian 11/4, C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. 20/1, good sixth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 31 days ago, slowly away. Enters calculations. Has a good chance at the weights on classified debut; sole C&D winner in the field.
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7
1st (7) (4/1 -45%) My Turn Now
4
4/1(-45%)
(7) My Turn Now 4/1, Course winner in November. 15/2, raced freely when a respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 26 days ago. Big player at these weights. 5f success here on penultimate start; fighting chance at the weights back over 6f.
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3
2nd (3) (16/1 -33%) Fast Flo
16
16/1(-33%)
(3) Fast Flo 16/1, Remains a maiden after 29 Flat runs. Eyeshields on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 11 in minor event (14/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 4 days ago. No forlorn hope. Latest defeat took her record to 0-29; hard to support.
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4
3rd (4) (2/1 +56%) Global Effort
2
2/1(+56%)
(4) Global Effort 2/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. Respectable third of 12 in minor event there (6.1f) 4 days ago. Needs considering. Respectable third in similar event at Wolverhampton on Tuesday; place claims.
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2
4th (2) (7/1 +30%) Chiedozie
7
7/1(+30%)
(2) Chiedozie 7/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Below-par sixth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 14/1) 4 days ago. Eyeshields on for 1st time. Hard to warm to. Still a maiden; new headgear combination needs to give him a boost.
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8
5th (8) (7/2 +68%) Starshot
3.5
7/2(+68%)
(8) Starshot 7/2, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. Last of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, 10/1) 23 days ago. Down in trip and needs to get back on track with visor/tongue strap on for 1st time. Longstanding maiden; ran well over 7f/1m here in the autumn; drops back to 6f.
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6
6th (6) (13/2 +59%) Midnightattheoasis
6.5
13/2(+59%)
(6) Midnightattheoasis 13/2, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023 and only eighth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 66/1) 7 days ago. Others are preferred. Not in much form at present but this drop in grade may have a positive effect.
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1
7th (1) (14/1 +0%) Captain Dandy
14
14/1(+0%)
(1) Captain Dandy 14/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2024 and only sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 2 days ago. Eyeshields on for 1st time with work to do. Chance depends on how well he reacts to new headgear.
15:52 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
A winner over 5f here in November, the pacey My Turn Now should make this a good test if settling better than he did on his most recent start. However, a strong tempo can assist GLOBAL EFFORT, who posted an encouraging third-placed finish back over this trip at Wolverhampton on Tuesday. The quick turnaround suggests he can build on that effort to score here. Starshot is also noted with cheekpieces swapped for a first-time tongue-tie and visor.
MY TURN NOW rates the pick at these weights so is fancied to add to her November course success, at the chief expense of C&D winner Lilkian. Global Effort and Fast Flo appeal as the pick of the rest in the battle for minor honours.
This looks a good opportunity for LILKIAN to regain the winning thread. My Turn Now is feared most.
(5) Jesse Luc 6/5, Creditable second of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 3/1) 4 days ago, not ideally placed. Needs considering. Has been running well in 6f classifieds this month; looks likely to go well again.
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2nd (7) (15/2 +6%) Mumcat
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15/2(+6%)
(7) Mumcat 15/2, Took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 4 days ago. Likely player with cheekpieces again sported. 6f AW winner last April; played little part since back from break; work to do.
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3rd (8) (5/1 +9%) You Are Everything
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5/1(+9%)
(8) You Are Everything 5/1, Still to register a victory but arrives in good nick, sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 5/1) 22 days ago. Should be competitive. Not yet off the mark but good efforts on last two starts at 6f; primed to go well.
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4th (4) (22/1 -83%) Crocus Time
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(4) Crocus Time 22/1, Remains a maiden after 20 runs. 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 12 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time with work to do. Interesting on pick of 2024 form but minor AW form last month; down in grade.
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5th (1) (20/1 -43%) Batal Dandy
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(1) Batal Dandy 20/1, Visored for 1st time, ninth of 11 in minor event (12/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 4 days ago. Eyeshields on for 1st time. Out of sorts at present, including in 6f classifieds on last two starts.
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6th (3) (16/1 -129%) Bobby On The Beat
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16/1(-129%)
(3) Bobby On The Beat 16/1, Course winner. Below-form sixth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 14/1) 20 days ago. Eleven runs since his last win in 2023. Taken time to find form since back from absence; better latest; first run at this level.
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7th (2) (11/4 -38%) Bernie The Bear
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11/4(-38%)
(2) Bernie The Bear 11/4, Eighteen runs since his last win in 2023 but he posted a good second of 12 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f) 8 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Losing run goes back over a year but he lost out only on the line at Southwell last week.
16:27 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
BERNIE THE BEAR had the reopposing Jesse Luc (fourth) just under two lengths behind when denied by the narrowest of margins at Southwell last time out and he can go one better on this occasion. A relatively promising fourth when keeping on from off the pace at Wolverhampton on Tuesday, Mumcat is another to consider if able to break a bit sharper.
Linda Perratt's BERNIE THE BEAR is on a long losing run but holds the edge on the form of his good Southwell second last week so looks the way to go. Mumcat hinted at a revival when fourth at Wolverhampton only four days ago and heads the dangers, with in-form duo You Are Everything and Jesse Luc also in the mix.
Preference is for YOU ARE EVERYTHING (nap) over Bernie The Bear with Jesse Luc next on the list.
(6) Cut To The Chase 6/4, In good form, winning at Newcastle (6f) last month before respectable third of 12 in handicap (85/40) at the same venue (6f) just 5 days later. Usually tracks the pace, and there should be plenty on here. Leading player with top jockey aboard. Quite strong at the finish when winning over 6f at Newcastle; shade flat on quick return.
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2nd (3) (15/2 +53%) Silky Robin
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(3) Silky Robin 15/2, Hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Paul Midgley when creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 15/2) but was below form when upped to 7f (sixth of 11) at Wolverhampton 4 days ago. Visor on and back to 6f which may see him in a better light. Promise in novices last winter; not making much headway in handicaps of late.
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3rd (4) (10/1 -150%) Poetic Jack
10
10/1(-150%)
(4) Poetic Jack 10/1, Course winner who was successful at Lingfield on penultimate run, making all. Similar tactics were less successful when ninth here (6f) 23 days ago, not helped by being drawn out wide. Expected to bounce back today. Overcame wide draw at Lingfield (6f) but couldn't hang on to lead over C&D since.
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4th (10) (5/1 +23%) Lord Danielson
5
5/1(+23%)
(10) Lord Danielson 5/1, Won over C&D two days ago, scoring by a head. Not penalised and can go well again off a quick turnaround. Unpenalised for C&D win on Thursday; should have more to come in 6f handicaps.
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5th (7) (25/1 +11%) Due Date
25
25/1(+11%)
(7) Due Date 25/1, C&D winner. Latest win in August. Seventh of 10 in a handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 7 days ago and has a bit to find on that evidence. C&D win last January was the first of 4 wins in 2024; seems to have gone off the boil now.
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6th (1) (16/1 -45%) Fai Fai
16
16/1(-45%)
(1) Fai Fai 16/1, Posted best effort in a while on second run after wind surgery when runner-up in a handicap at Lingfield 11 days ago (racing from out of the handicap in a Class 4 event). Back down in grade today and entitled to run well again. Good 2nd from 12lb wrong latest (6f); 7lb higher than penultimate run; still considered.
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7th (11) (11/1 +21%) Fantasy Navigator
11
11/1(+21%)
(11) Fantasy Navigator 11/1, Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 7 days ago, on first run for yard after leaving Michael Appleby. Easy to back and probably needed the run, so entitled to strip fitter here wearing first-time eyeshields. Races from 1 lb out of the handicap. Infrequent winner for previous yard; creditable 5th on debut for this one; can have a say.
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8th (5) (100/1 -52%) Salaamaat
100
100/1(-52%)
(5) Salaamaat 100/1, Cheekpieces on for first time, eighth of 11 in handicap (100/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 4 days ago. Visor replaces cheekpieces today but others preferred. In the frame more often than not for previous yard; hard to fancy on form for this one.
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9th (2) (9/2 -13%) Nordic Glory
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(2) Nordic Glory 9/2, Latest win at Windsor in August. Decent effort when second of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 3/1) 20 days ago, having been well-backed. One for the shortlist. Remained in good form since latest win, on turf in August; solid contender.
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10th (8) (40/1 -186%) Champagne Supanova
40
40/1(-186%)
(8) Champagne Supanova 40/1, C&D winner was below form sixth of 10 in a handicap at Southwell (7.1f) back in December 2023. Returns from 13-month absence today and others preferred. Two C&D wins; multiple layoffs since the latest in 2021; hard to fancy after another one.
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11th (9) (28/1 -40%) Barnsnape Boy
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28/1(-40%)
(9) Barnsnape Boy 28/1, Poor gelding. Bit below form fourth of 12 in a minor event at Southwell (6.1f, 18/1) 8 days ago. Hood back on today but looks vulnerable. Had few chances but minor form in handicaps so far and a 6f classified on latest start.
17:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
A creditable third when looking to complete a double at Newcastle last time out, CUT TO THE CHASE has been in generally consistent form of late and a return to this track should suit as he looks to get back to winning ways. That may be at the main expense of Lord Danielson, who is turned out again quickly after landing a C&D apprentice handicap on Thursday. Fantasy Navigator and Salaamaat cannot be ruled out either.
CUT TO THE CHASE remains unexposed as a sprinter and can make it 2 wins from his last 3, continuing his yard's excellent run of form. Things didn't pan out for Poetic Jack last time and he can bounce back, while Nordic Glory should be in the mix once again.
The race may have come too soon for CUT TO THE CHASE at Newcastle last time and he's better judged on his win there the time before.
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