Chelmsford-City Races & Results Tomform Friday 29th March 2024
There were 21 Races on Friday 29th March 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Chelmsford-City, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Lingfield, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Friday 29th March 2024
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(5) Tanager 12/1, Foaled January 30. €22,000 Havana Gold gelding. Half-brother to 1m-1¼m winner Le Forban. The betting should help guide to expectations. Stable does well with 2yo newcomers; already gelded and bred to appreciate further.
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2nd (1) (6/1 -200%) Addictive
6
6/1(-200%)
(1) Addictive 6/1, Foaled March 15. €50,000 Kodiac colt. Half-brother to useful winner up to 1m Detail. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Hamza. Interesting newcomer. Stable has its fair share of winning 2yo newcomers; worth monitoring in the market.
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3rd (2) (11/10 +63%) Anthropologist
1.1
11/10(+63%)
(2) Anthropologist 11/10, Foaled February 26. Study of Man colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 5f winners Yorkshire Terrier and Out In Yorkshire. Hails from a leading stable and has the inside stall. Much respected if the betting vibes are strong. Stable has a good record with 2yo newcomers and he should handle the surface; watch market.
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4th (3) (5/1 -150%) Far Above The Law
5
5/1(-150%)
(3) Far Above The Law 5/1, Foaled February 19. €20,000 Far Above colt. Dam lightly raced. Trainer no stranger to early-season juvenile success. Check the betting. Stable has a fine record with 2yo newcomers and market support should be noted.
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5th (7) (7/2 +30%) Paddy's Courage
3.5
7/2(+30%)
(7) Paddy's Courage 7/2, 11/1, sixth of 15 in novice at Doncaster (5f, heavy) on debut 6 days ago. Should have more to offer. Showed speed when sixth in the Brocklesby; that experience counts for plenty.
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6th (4) (80/1 -21%) Sunny Time
80
80/1(-21%)
(4) Sunny Time 80/1, 33/1, last of 15 in novice at Doncaster (5f, heavy) on debut 6 days ago. A switch to AW needs to spark major improvement. Finished last in the Brocklesby; will need to have improved plenty from that first outing.
LTO Selection:hiden content,
13:40 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
PADDY'S COURAGE ran well for a long way when finishing sixth in the Brocklesby at Doncaster last week and, with normal progression, she could be the one to beat. Addictive changed hands for 50,000 euros and is related to plenty of winners, so he could get into contention on his debut, while any market confidence behind Far Above The Law would be interesting.
A few decent yards are represented in a 2-y-o maiden where the betting should prove informative. ANTHROPOLOGIST is from a family the Johnston stable has enjoyed first-time-out juvenile success with so he's the suggestion before any market clues are known. Addictive is another likely type on paper, while Paddy's Courage showed ability on her Doncaster debut last weekend.
The filly PADDY'S COURAGE showed good pace to lead the Brocklesby field for a long way and could take some catching around here.
(8) Dark Side Prince 10/3, Three-time C&D winner, the latest when shading a close finish 29 days ago. Should remain competitive after only a 2 lb nudge. Kept on well for narrow C&D win four weeks ago and remains on workable mark after 2lb rise.
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2nd (10) (22/1 -10%) Popular Dream
22
22/1(-10%)
(10) Popular Dream 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving James Tate when respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Southwell (5f) 17 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Returned from absence with respectable sixth on recent stable/handicap debut.
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3rd (3) (9/2 +44%) Saaheq
4.5
9/2(+44%)
(3) Saaheq 9/2, Three-time C&D winner. 25/1, good third of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) on reappearance 21 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Well drawn. Considered. Triple C&D winner; made pleasing return from break this month and has good draw today.
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4th (12) (18/1 -29%) Sir Rodneyredblood
18
18/1(-29%)
(12) Sir Rodneyredblood 18/1, Four-time C&D winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win here in December. Sixth of 8 in handicap (8/1) at Lingfield (5f) 56 days ago. Forced dead-heat over 6f here in December but both runs this year have been disappointing.
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5th (4) (50/1 -52%) Howzak
50
50/1(-52%)
(4) Howzak 50/1, C&D winner. Five wins from 17 runs. Off 16 months and first outing since leaving Robyn Brisland, shaped as if needing run when sixth of 8 in 6f Kempton handicap 23 days ago. Ought to be sharper now. Soundly beaten on recent seasonal debut; needs to have come on a good deal for the run.
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6th (6) (5/1 -11%) Thismydream
5
5/1(-11%)
(6) Thismydream 5/1, 10/3, won 6-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5f) 14 days ago, making all. Well drawn to attack from stall 3. Exploited career-low mark this month but still have very modest strike-rate.
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7th (1) (28/1 -40%) Dream By Day
28
28/1(-40%)
(1) Dream By Day 28/1, Won at Goodwood last summer but operating below best since. Hooded first time, fifth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 28/1) 16 days ago. Yet to strike form after five starts for current stable; not the most obvious answer.
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8th (9) (10/1 -122%) Phoenix Star
10
10/1(-122%)
(9) Phoenix Star 10/1, Made it 2 wins in his last 3 starts (all over 5f at Newcastle) when pushed out to see off 7 rivals last week. Player under a 4 lb penalty but he's another who hasn't been done any favours by the draw. In-form 8yo who has won two of his last three at Newcastle; likely contender again.
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9th (2) (11/1 -175%) Conquistador
11
11/1(-175%)
(2) Conquistador 11/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Fourth of 9 in C&D handicap 15 days ago, faring best of those held up. Visor on first time. Interesting runner, although the draw could have been kinder. 0-7 for new stable but has slipped to a dangerous mark; feared if strong in the betting.
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10th (5) (9/1 +73%) Recon Mission
9
9/1(+73%)
(5) Recon Mission 9/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 20/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5f) 32 days ago. Not the force of old and recent efforts don't suggest he's poised to strike.
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11th (11) (13/2 -63%) Let's Go Hugo
6.5
13/2(-63%)
(11) Let's Go Hugo 13/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. Off 12 weeks, respectable 1¾ lengths third of 6 to Thismydream in handicap (5/2) at Wolverhampton (5f) 14 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Ran okay on Tapeta this month, after a break; can have a say if switch to Polytrack suits.
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12th (7) (18/1 -29%) Boom The Groom
18
18/1(-29%)
(7) Boom The Groom 18/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win at Lingfield in November. 11/1, fourth of 6 in C&D handicap 20 days ago. Front-running teenager; not firing on all cylinders in recent months.
14:15 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
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Saaheq finished a close-up third in this grade at Newcastle earlier in the month and he is likely to be thereabouts off an unchanged mark. However, the vote goes to THISMYDREAM, who beat Let's Go Hugo by just under two lengths at Wolverhampton last time and a 5lb pull is unlikely to be enough for that form to be overturned. Last-time-out winner Phoenix Star is another to note.
SAAHEQ shaped well on his recent Newcastle reappearance and gets the vote to build on that promise from a handy inside stall. Last-time-out winners Thismydream and Dark Side Prince are also drawn near the rail and should go well again, while Conquistador and Phoenix Star are others who could have a say if their outside stalls don't prove too big an inconvenience.
Three-time C&D winner SAAHEQ posted a good effort at Newcastle three weeks ago, after a break, and returns here on a good mark.
(7) Brunel Nation 6/4, Lightly-raced maiden. Off 5 months, sixth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f, well-backed 4/1) 23 days ago, left poorly placed. A six-figure breeze-ups buy last year, he looks the part and remains open to improvement. Just a respectable sixth on seasonal/handicap debut but might come on for the run.
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2nd (4) (11/2 +50%) Old Chums
5.5
11/2(+50%)
(4) Old Chums 11/2, 3/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 35 days ago. Improving and he can go well again. 2-3 since fitted with cheekpieces and switched to handicaps; may still be on the upgrade.
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3rd (13) (28/1 -12%) Gogo Yubari
28
28/1(-12%)
(13) Gogo Yubari 28/1, 9/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 7 days ago. Has had a good year already with 2 victories for new yard but this is tougher under a penalty. Only due 2lb rise for last week's narrow win; faces tough task under 6lb penalty.
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4th (10) (9/1 +44%) Runaround Sioux
9
9/1(+44%)
(10) Runaround Sioux 9/1, Improved when winning 8-runner event on handicap bow over C&D in February, overcoming positional bias. Not seen to best effect when sixth of 9 in handicap (13/2) at Southwell (7.1f) 8 days ago, never nearer. Retains potential. Below form over 7f last week but won in good style over C&D on last month's handicap debut.
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5th (9) (10/1 +50%) Split The Profit
10
10/1(+50%)
(9) Split The Profit 10/1, Very good second of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 10/1) 15 days ago, almost running down a well-backed winner who showed bags of speed, coming clear of the others. This is tougher. 0-8 but went close over 5f this month and today's return to 6f ought to suit.
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6th (12) (12/1 +64%) Lochaber
12
12/1(+64%)
(12) Lochaber 12/1, 10/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 22 days ago, too free after 7 months off. Makes polytrack debut. Difficult ask. Made low-key seasonal/AW debut this month; others have more pressing claims.
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7th (3) (40/1 -21%) High Violet
40
40/1(-21%)
(3) High Violet 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Off 168 days. Makes handicap debut. Best effort at 2 yrs came first time up. Failed to build upon last summer's promising debut; reappears with a point to prove.
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8th (2) (33/1 +34%) Kapparis Kid
33
33/1(+34%)
(2) Kapparis Kid 33/1, Temperamental sort. C&D winner. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 25/1) 36 days ago. Work to do. C&D novice winner in December but this year's handicap form is underwhelming.
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9th (5) (9/2 +72%) Sovereign Knight
4.5
9/2(+72%)
(5) Sovereign Knight 9/2, 7/4 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, improved when winning 9-runner event at Lingfield (6f, AW) 47 days ago, always holding on. More needed again now handicapping. Made all in Lingfield when dropped to 6f with cheekpieces added; handicap debut today.
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10th (1) (28/1 -273%) Eighth Army
28
28/1(-273%)
(1) Eighth Army 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden over 6f at 2 yrs. Off 153 days. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut and potential for better still this term. Signed off in the autumn with two promising 6f novice runs; tough draw for handicap debut.
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11th (8) (66/1 +0%) Reveal
66
66/1(+0%)
(8) Reveal 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 36 days ago. Tricky to fancy. Five-race maiden; not an easy one to predict in his first sprint.
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12th (6) (12/1 +40%) Hot Front
12
12/1(+40%)
(6) Hot Front 12/1, Winner at Lingfield in August. 40/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 40 days ago. Previous Lingfield second was a lot better. Went close two starts ago but not in same form last time; others are less exposed.
14:50 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
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OLD CHUMS made it two wins from his last three starts when scoring by two lengths in this grade at Wolverhampton last month and, off a 5lb higher rating, he remains the one to beat. Eighth Army has been gelded after three mediocre efforts last year and he could prove a different proposition on his handicap debut, while Sovereign Knight holds a solid chance following his triumph at Lingfield.
Hard to see past CLOUD KING who won as his rider liked on his handicap debut at Southwell on Tuesday and looks sure to go on improving. Brunel Nation and Runaround Sioux are a couple of interesting rivals who remain with potential.
It's hard to see beyond CLOUD KING, who won very comfortably at Southwell on Tuesday and remains very well handicapped under a penalty.
(16) Merrijig 14/1, 5/2, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Redcar (14f, good), responding well. Off 6 months but she's a free-going type who may not take much getting fit. Won over this trip at Redcar when last seen; market useful on return/AW debut.
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2nd (9) (40/1 -150%) Clansman
40
40/1(-150%)
(9) Clansman 40/1, Latest win at Ayr in October and ran too badly to be true when last of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (16f, soft). Off 147 days. Makes polytrack debut. Four turf wins at up to 1m7f; goes well fresh, but well held in three starts on the AW.
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3rd (3) (80/1 -567%) Star Legend
80
80/1(-567%)
(3) Star Legend 80/1, A winner over jumps since last seen on the Flat. Contests his first handicap in this sphere. Fair form over hurdles last year; remains to be seen if he can show that back on the Flat.
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4th (10) (40/1 -100%) Anisoptera
40
40/1(-100%)
(10) Anisoptera 40/1, Fifth of 6 in handicap (18/1) at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 47 days ago, lost all chance at start. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Stays 2m well but 5lb above her last winning mark and the outside stall could be a problem.
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5th (1) (16/1 +0%) Greatness Awaits
16
16/1(+0%)
(1) Greatness Awaits 16/1, Modest maiden hurdler but did produce a career best when winning on last Flat run. 0-8 over hurdles since debuting for this yard in February last year; little appeal.
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6th (4) (7/1 -27%) Turner Girl
7
7/1(-27%)
(4) Turner Girl 7/1, Respectable third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 4/1) 65 days ago, just unable to fend off an unexposed pair. Consistent since winning at Newcastle last August; has won over this far on turf.
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7th (7) (22/1 -10%) Coolnaugh Haze
22
22/1(-10%)
(7) Coolnaugh Haze 22/1, Fair winning hurdler who finished only fifth of 6 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 13 days ago. Up in trip and cheekpieces back on. Three wins over hurdles, but well held in his last two starts on the AW; plenty to prove.
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8th (11) (20/1 -233%) V Power
20
20/1(-233%)
(11) V Power 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden who showed improved form on first run since leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien when very good second of 7 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 44 days ago. In the picture. Looked unlucky not to make a winning stable/handicap debut at Kempton last month.
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9th (8) (9/1 -29%) Fox Flame
9
9/1(-29%)
(8) Fox Flame 9/1, Resumed winning ways at Southwell earlier in the month and shaped better than the bare result when fifth of 12 back there (11.1f) 9 days ago, finishing well. Back up in trip. Merits consideration. Won at Southwell this month and had excuses last time; the trip seems to be within range.
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10th (5) (7/2 +13%) Noble Crusade
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(5) Noble Crusade 7/2, Arrives on a hat-trick having won his last 2 races at Dundalk (both at 12f). Shortlisted. Up another 10lb in hat-trick bid, but is thriving just now; 2-2 under Keithen Kennedy.
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11th (12) (4/1 +43%) Churchella
4
4/1(+43%)
(12) Churchella 4/1, C&D winner who got straight back on the up when winning 7-runner handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 17 days ago, despite being very slowly away. Potentially more to come and has to be of interest again. 3-6 since returned to the AW including a win over C&D; 5lb higher but still a major player.
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12th (2) (14/1 -40%) At Liberty
14
14/1(-40%)
(2) At Liberty 14/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Not at his best back on turf when sixth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy, 6/1) 6 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Soft ground wouldn't have suited last time, but still has something to prove over this far.
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13th (13) (6/1 +82%) Unification
6
6/1(+82%)
(13) Unification 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 9/4, first run since leaving J. S. Bolger when seventh of 8 in juvenile hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good) on NH debut. Off 7 months. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Out of the frame in five starts; plenty to prove after seven months off; cheekpieces on.
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14th (6) (25/1 +24%) Victory March
25
25/1(+24%)
(6) Victory March 25/1, 22/1, virtually refused to race on first run since leaving Seb Spencer when last of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 32 days ago, not looking keen. Visor on for 1st time. Has won over 1m6f, but has shown little in two starts since this time last year; visor on.
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15th (15) (22/1 -57%) A Poet's Secret
22
22/1(-57%)
(15) A Poet's Secret 22/1, Winner at Lingfield in November but failed to repeat that effort at this course (16f, 10/1) when last seen. Off 129 days. May be flattered by his all-the-way success at Lingfield in November.
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16th (14) (25/1 +0%) Run Simba
25
25/1(+0%)
(14) Run Simba 25/1, 40/1, offered little on first run since leaving K. R. Burke when last of 7 in minor event at Newcastle (8f) 85 days ago. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Paul Midgley. 0-7; makes her debut for another new yard; lots to prove, not least stamina.
15:25 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 14f Race Class Flow
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Irish raider NOBLE CRUSADE arrives on the back of two stylish 1m4f victories at Dundalk and, with this longer trip unlikely to pose any problems, he might be able to complete the hat-trick. Churchella won her only previous visit to Chelmsford and produced a career-best performance when successful over an extended 2m at Southwell last time. She looks an obvious danger, while V Power, Fox Flame and Turner Girl are others to note.
There ought to be more to come from CHURCHELLA, who did well to win at Southwell last time having put herself on the back foot at the start (very slowly away), so she receives the vote in a competitive handicap. Bottom-weight Merrijig is a keen-going type who might not take loads of getting fit, while Fox Flame and hat-trick seeker Noble Crusade are two others with solid claims.
The vote goes to CHURCHELLA (nap), the only C&D winner in the field who beat the thriving The Craftymaster at Southwell last time.
(4) May Night 11/2, Irish raider who ran best race for present stable when second of 12 in a Dundalk claimer (1m) last month. 14/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 28 days ago, not looking well served by the drop back in trip. Six-time AW winner in Britain who normally faces better rivals in Ireland; interesting.
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2nd (9) (7/2 +42%) Kitaab
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(9) Kitaab 7/2, Winner at Southwell in February. Good second of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 9/4) 7 days ago, doing well to make up the ground he did from off the pace. Remains on a good mark on that evidence but probably not one to be taking a short price about. Ran well over the easy 7f at Lingfield last time, but not sure this will suit him so well.
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3rd (1) (25/1 +24%) Hougoumont
25
25/1(+24%)
(1) Hougoumont 25/1, Dual winner at 2 yrs who failed to progress in handicaps last term. 22/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) when last seen in January and subsequent wind operation needs to have had positive effect ahead of this. Market may guide. Unplaced in last eight starts; hard to warm to despite drop in grade and second wind op.
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4th (5) (22/1 -175%) Five Winds
22
22/1(-175%)
(5) Five Winds 22/1, Adaay filly who has seemingly been brought along with handicaps in mind, not posing a threat when sixth of 8 in maiden at Southwell (5f, 14/1) 13 days ago, not knocked about. Likely improver now handicapping up in trip and booking of Colin Keane very eye-catching. Worth keeping an eye on back over a more suitable trip on handicap debut.
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5th (11) (18/1 +10%) Lunarscape
18
18/1(+10%)
(11) Lunarscape 18/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Blinkered for 1st time, 3 lengths sixth of 9 to Laura's Breeze in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 7/2) 15 days ago. No surprise to see her in the mix back at this track. Losing run now up to 14 and another furlong would have been preferable.
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6th (12) (14/1 -75%) Laura's Breeze
14
14/1(-75%)
(12) Laura's Breeze 14/1, Successful over 7f for Ed Dunlop in November and stepped up on yard debut effort when winning 9-runner handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 5/1) 15 days ago. Likely to give another good account. Both wins have come on Tapeta, but she twice went close at Kempton in January; shortlisted.
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7th (13) (28/1 -40%) Nights Over Egypt
28
28/1(-40%)
(13) Nights Over Egypt 28/1, 20/1, fourth of 5 in minor event at Newcastle (6f) 48 days ago, effort over 2f out and no further impression. Return to handicaps rates a plus from this much-reduced mark but others make greater appeal. 0-10; down in grade back in a handicap and interesting to see how he fares in the market.
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8th (7) (28/1 -180%) Global Spirit
28
28/1(-180%)
(7) Global Spirit 28/1, 12/1, not disgraced when fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 28 days ago, no extra final 100 yds. Cheekpieces back on and he's fallen back down to last winning mark. Back off last winning mark, but 0-15 on the AW and drawn widest.
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9th (14) (66/1 -560%) Global Warning
66
66/1(-560%)
(14) Global Warning 66/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 9/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago. Worth noting if the market speaks in his favour. Still 6lb above his last winning mark and probably only of interest if backed.
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10th (2) (9/2 -13%) Bossy Parker
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(2) Bossy Parker 9/2, Firmly back on track from reduced mark of late, landing back-to-back Wolverhampton handicaps (7f) in good style. Remains very well treated on his juvenile form and high on the shortlist in hat-trick bid. Bids for a hat-trick after two wins at Wolverhampton; unproven on Polytrack, but respected.
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11th (15) (66/1 -100%) Keep Me Stable
66
66/1(-100%)
(15) Keep Me Stable 66/1, Latest win at Newcastle in November. 12/1, last of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 26 days ago, headed 2f out and folding tamely. Plenty to prove at present. Off the same mark as for the latest of two wins at Newcastle in November, but poor since.
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12th (6) (4/1 +50%) Highfield Viking
4
4/1(+50%)
(6) Highfield Viking 4/1, Off the mark on handicap debut at Doncaster (6f) 11 months ago and signed off last term with pair of solid runners-up efforts, latterly in a first-time visor at Ayr (7.2f) in September. Returns with yard amongst the winners and possibilities from a handy draw. Consistent after making a successful handicap debut last April; watch market on return.
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13th (3) (40/1 -264%) How Bizarre
40
40/1(-264%)
(3) How Bizarre 40/1, Five wins from 20 runs last year. 28/1, probably needed the run when following 7 months off when eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 11 days ago. Entitled to be sharper here but he remains 4 lb above last winning mark. Five turf wins last year, but 1-21 on the AW and well held in both starts on Polytrack.
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14th (10) (14/1 -17%) August
14
14/1(-17%)
(10) August 14/1, Eighth of 12 in handicap (22/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 17 days ago, brief headway over 1f out and no extra final 1f. Eyeshields on for 1st time and the assessor is relinquishing his grip. 0-10 and seems to have lost his way this year; drawn high; eyeshield on.
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15th (8) (14/1 -17%) Dion Baker
14
14/1(-17%)
(8) Dion Baker 14/1, One win from 30 Flat runs. 9/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at this course (8f) 29 days ago, headed last ½f and keeping on. Each-way possibilities. Has been running well lately, but is 1-30 and drawn high; others more likely.
16:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
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Highfield Viking ran consistently well throughout last season and must enter calculations on his return to action, while recent Southwell scorer Laura's Breeze also merits consideration. Five Winds, Dion Baker and Kitaab add further spice to the race, but hat-trick seeking BOSSY PARKER rates the one to beat. Refitted with blinkers (worn again today), he has impressively notched a double over this trip at Wolverhampton of late and a further 5lb rise looks more than fair.
HIGHFIELD VIKING ended last season in good form and looked unlucky not to make his final start at Ayr a winning one in September. A winner on his respective return last spring, he earns the vote to repeat the feat this time around. Bossy Parker has thrived of late and is feared along with Kitaab. May Night and Hougoumont are others to note.
The choice is MAY NIGHT, a six-time AW winner in Britain who has been taking on higher-rated rivals than these in Ireland so far.
(1) Two Tempting 17/2, Doubled his tally at Kempton last summer and ran respectably on his final outing of the year, third of 12 in handicap at Ascot (7f, good, 14/1) in October. More required from his current mark returning from 6 months off. Kempton regular with both wins coming there; off since October but has gone well fresh.
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2nd (13) (10/1 +29%) Longlai
10
10/1(+29%)
(13) Longlai 10/1, Won at Kempton on his seasonal/stable debut last April. However, pulled up in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good,11/2) next time and has been off the track for 10 months since. Not seen since last May, but record after 200 days off or more reads 141; interesting.
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3rd (11) (17/2 -89%) Billy Mill
8.5
17/2(-89%)
(11) Billy Mill 17/2, Has been going the right way with each start this year, overcoming trouble when making it back-to-back wins in 13-runner handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 16/1) 26 days ago. Respected. Bids for a hat-trick; all bar one of his wins have come over 7f; could be vulnerable.
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4th (3) (20/1 -43%) Riot
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20/1(-43%)
(3) Riot 20/1, Won 3 times at this course (all at 7f) last year. Shaped as if still in form upped in grade when 3 lengths eighth of 13 to Billy Mill in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 16/1) 26 days ago. Can give his running again. Back off last winning mark, but all five wins (including three here) have come over 7f.
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5th (10) (7/2 +36%) Deceiver
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(10) Deceiver 7/2, Off the mark at Kempton last March and ran well on all-weather final 2 starts in 2023, second of 11 in handicap (6/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in October. Enters calculations with more still to offer at this trip. Looks better on the AW than on turf so far; off five months, but has a good record fresh.
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6th (9) (12/1 +25%) Wildfell
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(9) Wildfell 12/1, Won his first 4 starts in 2023. Made the frame twice this year, before racing too freely when ninth of 18 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, heavy, 22/1) 6 days ago. Could fare better back on all-weather. Much higher in the weights than when completing a four-timer last year, but could go well.
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7th (8) (17/2 +6%) Eligible
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(8) Eligible 17/2, Gained a fourth career victory at Southwell when successful there in January. Not discredited under more positive ride when fourth of 8 in handicap (11/2) at Kempton (8f) a month ago. Can give another good account. All four AW successes have come on the Southwell Tapeta so he may come up short again.
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8th (16) (9/2 +63%) Ribal
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(16) Ribal 9/2, Put experience to good use when making all in 6-runner maiden (runner-up won next time) at this course (7f, 3/1) 36 days ago. This is tougher back in handicap company, but he's not discounted now that he's up and running. Narrowly off the mark last time and each-way claims returned to 1m back in a handicap.
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9th (12) (8/1 +68%) Zozimus
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(12) Zozimus 8/1, One win from 30 Flat runs. Again not seen to best effect when 3¾ lengths tenth of 13 to Billy Mill in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 12/1) 26 days ago, hampered over 1f out. Visor back on but others still make more appeal. Well treated on best form, but is 1-30 and was behind two of these at Newcastle last time.
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10th (6) (50/1 -400%) Duc De Morny
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(6) Duc De Morny 50/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022, but made more impact than previously for current yard when fourth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 25/1) 16 days ago. Task is now to back up his latest effort. Best effort since arriving from France when fourth at Kempton this month; each-way claims.
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11th (14) (150/1 -355%) Blow Your Horn
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(14) Blow Your Horn 150/1, Completed a hat-trick last summer but has found things tougher since, running poorly when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 50/1) 83 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Hasn't raced over a trip this short in over four years so not hard to have reservations.
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12th (5) (22/1 -120%) Al Marmar
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(5) Al Marmar 22/1, Scored in good style at this C&D in January. However, produced a lesser effort when eighth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 17/2) 40 days ago. Bounce back called for returned to this venue. Still 6lb higher than when winning easily over C&D in January; drawn wide.
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13th (15) (40/1 -150%) Zu Run
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(15) Zu Run 40/1, Course winner. Making his first start since leaving Adrian Nicholls, again below form when ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 20/1) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces reapplied but others more persuasive back up in trip. Well held on his stable debut at Wolverhampton 13 days ago; opposed from his high draw.
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14th (7) (12/1 -200%) Mulgrave
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(7) Mulgrave 12/1, Successful 3 times at Dundalk (all at 8f) last year. Confirmed promise of previous run when also winning 14-runner handicap (6/1) at the same C&D 56 days ago. Remains on a workable mark and he could be able to follow up. Four wins at Dundalk since early last year; still fairly handicapped despite 7lb rise.
16:35 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Not beaten far over further at Wolverhampton last October, the relatively unexposed DECEIVER should be well suited by dropping back in trip and this looks like an ideal opportunity to regain the winning thread. The four-year-old gets the vote ahead of the hat-trick seeking Billy Mill and Irish raider Mulgrave, who arrives on the back of a taking success at Dundalk. Eligible, Riot and Two Tempting complete the shortlist.
MULGRAVE has been heading back in the right direction on his last 2 starts, returning to winning ways at Dundalk on his latest outing despite meeting trouble early in the straight, so he is taken to score again in his current form. Heading the list of dangers is the hat-trick seeking Billy Mill, while Deceiver and Eligible are also considered.
A chance is taken with LONGLAI who hasn't been seen since last May, but his record after an absence of 200 days or more reads 141.
(11) Rocket Warrior 15/2, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 14 days ago, well positioned. Makes polytrack debut. Player from 4 lb higher mark. Kept on well for Wolverhampton win last month; 4lb higher in more competitive race here.
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2nd (10) (12/1 +0%) Marefuori
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(10) Marefuori 12/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in September. Creditable second of 6 in handicap at same course (9.5f, 11/4) 46 days ago. Frame claims. Sound effort when second at Wolverhampton last month, but others have more potential.
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3rd (7) (9/1 -29%) Alpen Power
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(7) Alpen Power 9/1, Lightly-raced winner. Still bit green but improved further when winning 9-runner maiden at this course (8f, 5/4). Up in trip. Looks competitive on form and he's interesting on return from 6-month absence. Won 1m course maiden in September and can progress in middle-distance handicaps this year.
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4th (6) (33/1 -136%) Alpine Oasis
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(6) Alpine Oasis 33/1, Twice-raced winner. 16/1, showed benefit of exeprience when winning 5-runner minor event at Newcastle (8f) 41 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. May do better still but wide draw could make life difficult. Beat 1-4 favourite to win 1m novice last month; up in trip for handicap debut.
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5th (5) (3/1 +25%) Keady Town
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(5) Keady Town 3/1, Promising individual. 11/2, excellent second of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 14 days ago, needing stiffer test. Can make presence felt with longer trip promising to suit. Sure to have entered several notebooks when running-on second on recent handicap debut.
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6th (3) (11/4 +61%) Mr Swivell
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(3) Mr Swivell 11/4, Thrice-raced winner. Won 9-runner maiden (4/11) at Southwell (8.1f) 34 days ago, keeping on well. Up in trip. May do better still, so has to be respected on handicap bow. Comfortably won 1m maiden last month and ought to have more to offer in handicaps.
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7th (12) (16/1 +0%) Prometeo
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16/1(+0%)
(12) Prometeo 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good ½-length second of 14 to Lord Normandy in minor event at this C&D (7/2). Off 106 days. Makes handicap debut. Gelded since last seen and opening mark looks fair enough. Did well to finish second in C&D novice last month, having raced wide; handicap debut.
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8th (16) (28/1 -100%) Opec
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28/1(-100%)
(16) Opec 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, first run since leaving James Fanshawe when fourth of 10 in minor event at this course (7f) 15 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Remains with potential now handicapping over further. Stoutly bred filly; fourth in 7f novice here on recent stable debut; up in trip today.
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9th (13) (18/1 -157%) Etretat
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18/1(-157%)
(13) Etretat 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 2/1, creditable 2 lengths fourth of 8 to Rocket Warrior in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 14 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Needs a couple of these to falter. Made the frame in first two handicaps; can improve if/when he settles better.
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10th (4) (17/2 +29%) Swordstick
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17/2(+29%)
(4) Swordstick 17/2, Twice-raced winner. Winner at Southwell in January and ran to similar level when second of 4 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 35 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Not discounted. Won run-of-the-mill maiden on debut; not obviously well treated on handicap debut.
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11th (15) (33/1 +34%) Made All
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33/1(+34%)
(15) Made All 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, fourth of 7 in maiden at York (7.9f, soft). Off 167 days. Up in trip. Will need more to make winning handicap debut. Improved with experience as a 2yo; further progress required on handicap/AW debut.
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12th (14) (20/1 -100%) Calculate
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20/1(-100%)
(14) Calculate 20/1, Promising individual. 50/1, fifth of 8 in maiden at Kempton (8f) 44 days ago. Up in trip. Open to improvement and looks to have been allotted lenient mark for handicap bow, so chance is taken he'll be able to overcome his wide draw. Safely held in three 1m novice/maiden races but open to improvement in handicaps.
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13th (1) (40/1 -100%) Courageous Strike
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40/1(-100%)
(1) Courageous Strike 40/1, Won 8-runner nursery at Wolverhampton (9.5f) penultimate outing in 2023. Creditable eighth of 13 in minor event at Kempton (8f, 40/1) last time. Off 135 days. Up in trip. Blinkers back on. Gelded since last seen. Drawn wider than ideal and others make more appeal. Won Wolverhampton nursery on stable debut; a bit more exposed than some of these.
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14th (2) (33/1 -313%) Lord Normandy
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33/1(-313%)
(2) Lord Normandy 33/1, Improved from debut when winning over C&D in December. 7/4, fourth of 5 in minor event at Southwell (12.1f) 64 days ago. Makes handicap debut from workable opening mark. C&D novice winner in December; did not see out 1m4f last time; drops back in trip today.
17:10 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
An eye-catcher on his handicap debut when keeping on from off the pace for second at Wolverhampton earlier this month, KEADY TOWN should be well suited by going up in trip and can strike for his in-form connections. A comfortable winner at Southwell, Mr Swivell can give the selection the most to think about and it is also worth keeping an eye on Wolverhampton scorer Rocket Warrior.
A most-competitive handicap with few exposed runners. CALCULATE is drawn higher than ideal in Stall 13 but has very much shaped like one who will be at home handicapping over middle distances and looks to have been given plenty of scope to progress by the BHA handicapper from an opening mark of 67. Keady Town looked ready for this step up in trip when runner-up at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago and rates as the main danger, with Mr Swivell and Rocket Warrior also shortlisted.
Stoutly bred filly OPEC made a pleasing stable debut in a recent 7f novice here and ought to relish today's longer trip.
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