Chelmsford-City Races & Results Tomform Sunday 9th July 2023
There were 27 Races on Sunday 9th July 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Chelmsford-City, 7 races at Sligo, 7 races at Market Rasen, 6 races at Ayr, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Sunday 9th July 2023
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(11) Nutbush City 80/1, Rajasinghe filly. Half-sister to 9f winner Nayefa and 6f winner Be My Girl. Watching brief is the percentage call.
2
1st (2) (3.5/1 +13%) Real Gain
3.5
3.5/1(+13%)
(2) Real Gain 3.5/1, 16/1, overcome a wide stall when winning 14-runner maiden at Kempton (1m) on debut in November. That form has worked out quite well and he rates a useful prospect.
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2nd (9) (4.5/1 +10%) Lady Boba
4.5
4.5/1(+10%)
(9) Lady Boba 4.5/1, 11/4, third of 7 in novice at Newbury (1m, heavy) on debut last October. Up in trip on return. Should improve.
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3rd (1) (2.25/1 -13%) Intinso
2.25
2.25/1(-13%)
(1) Intinso 2.25/1, Won at short odds on Newcastle AW debut last autumn. Well held in a 9f Newmarket listed race on his reappearance but the fact he was pitched in so deep on his second start suggests he's well regarded by his top yard. More to come up in trip now.
4
4th (4) (125/1 -213%) Blenheim Prince
125
125/1(-213%)
(4) Blenheim Prince 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Offered a lot more than on debut when fourth of 6 in novice at Redcar (1¼m, good to firm) 16 days ago. Needs to step up again.
3
5th (3) (8/1 -7%) Al Alaali
8
8/1(-7%)
(3) Al Alaali 8/1, Fairly useful form. Third of 4 in handicap at Haydock (1¼m, good to firm, 7/2) 30 days ago. Should be thereabouts but probably vulnerable to less exposed types unless first-time blinkers (replacing a visor) spark improvement.
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6th (5) (33/1 +18%) Fictional
33
33/1(+18%)
(5) Fictional 33/1, £85,000 Make Believe gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 1m-9f winner Muraad and winner up to 7f First Greyed. Real Gain has to be considered the stable first string unless the betting strongly hints otherwise.
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7th (8) (28/1 +44%) Tujjaar
28
28/1(+44%)
(8) Tujjaar 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. Better effort (fair form) when fifth of 9 in novice at Newmarket (1¼m, good to firm) 16 days ago.
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8th (6) (2.75/1 -38%) Insanity
2.75
2.75/1(-38%)
(6) Insanity 2.75/1, Promising type. Second of 9 in novice at Windsor (1¼m, good to soft, 9/2) on debut 27 days ago, finishing well. Open to progress and William Buck takes the ride.
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9th (7) (80/1 +0%) Larkhill
80
80/1(+0%)
(7) Larkhill 80/1, 45,000 gns Nathaniel gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 14.5f-2m winner Lacateno. Will need to be useful to make a winning debut here.
10
10th (10) (500/1 -300%) Miss Bling Bling
500
500/1(-300%)
(10) Miss Bling Bling 500/1, 100/1, last of 9 in novice at Windsor (1m, good to firm) on debut 8 days ago, very slowly away. Up in trip.
LTO Selection:
14:10 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A major eyecatcher on his debut at Windsor when meeting trouble before finishing fast for second, INSANITY can gain compensation in the hands of William Buick. A taking winner on his introduction at Newcastle last October, Intinso disappointed in the Feilden Stakes at Newmarket on his return and this will be far easier. Lady Boba and Real Gain are expected to be thereabouts as well.
The fact that INTINSO went off at only 5/1 in a Newmarket listed race on his second outing would suggest that the Gosden stable thinks quite a bit of him and he can take his record to 2-3 with his sights lowered. The William Buick-ridden Insanity made a pleasing start to his career when runner-up at Windsor last month and is second choice ahead of Real Gain, who had some useful sorts in behind when winning on his Kempton debut last autumn.
A hot novice event. Real Gain and Intinso have to give weight to INSANITY and Lady Boba.
(1) Eastern Charm 1.25/1, Promising individual. Didn't need to be at best when winning 7-runner minor event at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm, 4/9) 24 days ago, easing clear. Progressive sort who should go in again. 2-3 over 1m at Yarmouth in 2022; 4-9 in a classified last time; makes appeal in weak race.
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2nd (2) (1.62/1 +35%) Coloane
1.62
1.62/1(+35%)
(2) Coloane 1.62/1, 3/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable third of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) 24 days ago, going as well as any when suffering sustained interference. Solid claims. Competitive in all six races since switched to handicaps but she is still a maiden.
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3rd (4) (33/1 -32%) Kodi Noir
33
33/1(-32%)
(4) Kodi Noir 33/1, 33/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Hard to make a solid case for. Yet to make any impact in handicaps despite eight attempts; new trip; way down the weights.
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4th (6) (125/1 -150%) Royal Design
125
125/1(-150%)
(6) Royal Design 125/1, 100/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Uphill task. Only one piece of form (as 2yo) gives her a chance; wears headgear first time.
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5th (9) (8/1 +11%) Don't What Me Boy
8
8/1(+11%)
(9) Don't What Me Boy 8/1, Respectable sixth of 14 in handicap (16/1) at Newcastle (8f) 10 days ago, having to pick way through. Not discounted. Closest over 1m on Newcastle AW latest, despite pulling hard and not getting a clear run.
10
6th (10) (28/1 -75%) Fornham St Martin
28
28/1(-75%)
(10) Fornham St Martin 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 11 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others preferred. Debut in December appears clearly his best form; upped to 1m and tongue tied first time.
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7th (8) (20/1 -25%) White Mist
20
20/1(-25%)
(8) White Mist 20/1, Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 7/1) 11 days ago. Arrives in good order and should give another good account. 0-8; third in 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Kempton on two of her last three outings.
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8th (3) (16/1 -100%) No News
16
16/1(-100%)
(3) No News 16/1, 12/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 17 days ago. Didn't convince with his stamina over this distance last time, so others make more appeal. 0-10, with best of his handicap form when going close at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in May.
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9th (7) (11/1 +50%) River Lyne
11
11/1(+50%)
(7) River Lyne 11/1, 14/1, below form 14 lengths third of 7 to Eastern Charm in minor event at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Something to prove at present. Six-race maiden who has gone the wrong way; beaten 14l by Eastern Charm last time.
LTO Selection:
14:45 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
EASTERN CHARM could not have won any easier at Yarmouth last time out and returning to handicap company should not inconvenience her as she attempts to follow up. William Haggas' filly should have too much for White Mist and Coloane, who has been running with credit of late without getting her head in front. Don't What Me Boy is not to be underestimated either.
EASTERN CHARM had plenty in hand when doubling her tally at Yarmouth last time and, with further progress on the cards, she's an obvious choice to go in again. Coloane shaped better than the bare result at Nottingham, so strikes as the main danger ahead of White Mist.
It is rather by default but EASTERN CHARM is selected to win for the third time from four outings this season.
(3) War In Heaven 5/1, 5 wins from 8 runs this year. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (5/1) at this course (8f) 17 days ago, looking far more willing under pressure returned to all-weather. Fancied to be in the mix. Five wins for this yard, including 1m here latest (front two clear); drops back in trip.
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2nd (9) (11/1 +56%) Wyvern
11
11/1(+56%)
(9) Wyvern 11/1, Latest win at Lingfield in February. 14/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, never dangerous when 8½ lengths seventh of 8 to War In Heaven in handicap at this course (8f) 17 days ago. Visored for 1st time. Chance on this winter's form but he's gone quiet more recently; visor now tried.
2
3rd (2) (5/1 +29%) Open Mind
5
5/1(+29%)
(2) Open Mind 5/1, Course winner last September and followed up at Meydan in January. Took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 6 in handicap (11/1) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Likely to find a few too strong. Good record at this track over 6f; stays 7f and the return to AW a plus; yard run two here.
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4th (8) (3/1 +33%) Owl Island
3
3/1(+33%)
(8) Owl Island 3/1, Made the perfect start to his career, making it 2-2 at Wolverhampton (7.2f) in May, but seemed ill at ease on the firmish surface on turf/handicap debut at Sandown (7f, good to firm) just over 3 weeks ago. May yet progress back on the all-weather. 2 AW wins before looking all at sea on fast turf latest; still has considerable potential.
5
5th (5) (12/1 +14%) New Definition
12
12/1(+14%)
(5) New Definition 12/1, Doubled his tally on final outing of 2022 at Lingfield and stepped things up a notch when short-head second in listed race back there in March. Not in the same form on all 3 subsequent outings, and the headgear goes back on. No impact in handicaps after his improved Listed 2nd in March; others better treated.
10
6th (10) (8/1 +6%) Onight
8
8/1(+6%)
(10) Onight 8/1, Confirmed debut promise when scoring at Newcastle in February and put experience to good use to follow up at Kempton (7f) a couple of months later. Finished last switched to turf for his handicap debut and no surprise to see him back on the all-weather (has been gelded). Two front-running 7f AW wins this year; well held on turf/h'cap debut latest; been gelded.
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7th (12) (9/1 +0%) Distinguished Lady
9
9/1(+0%)
(12) Distinguished Lady 9/1, Course winner last autumn. Shaped well from a tricky position when neck third to Radio Goo Goo on 6f course reappearance. Further behind that rival at York (6f again) since but shapes as if she'll be suited by 7f. Has first-time hood added to tongue tie. Not discounted. Course winner (6f); return to 7f could help, as could the new hood; not ruled out.
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8th (7) (5.5/1 -83%) Secret Moment
5.5
5.5/1(-83%)
(7) Secret Moment 5.5/1, After 8 months off (with combination of cheekpieces and tongue tie for the first time), proved as good as ever when winning 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) a month ago. Capable of following up returned to this longer trip. Kept on well to win a 6f h'cap at Wolverhampton latest; not fully exposed in cheekpieces.
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9th (1) (14/1 -17%) Toimy Son
14
14/1(-17%)
(1) Toimy Son 14/1, Listed winner over 7f in France for Yann Barberot last spring and having shown little in his 3 outings for current yard, gave the impression that he could be on the way back sporting first-time blinkers in the Buckingham Palace Stakes last month. Makes all-weather debut. 7f Listed winner in France; bit of promise at Royal Ascot latest; should come good soon.
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10th (6) (28/1 -27%) Sir Oliver
28
28/1(-27%)
(6) Sir Oliver 28/1, C&D winner. Again ran below form when seventh of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm, 7/2) 31 days ago. Better showing anticipated back on the all-weather. Return to AW will help but suspicion he's vulnerable to less-exposed rivals.
4
11th (4) (40/1 -43%) King's Knight
40
40/1(-43%)
(4) King's Knight 40/1, Bumped into one that was much improved when second of 5 in handicap (8/11) at Newcastle (7.1f) 14 months ago. Sold very cheaply from Charles Hills £2,500/gelded since and this run should reveal what ability remains. Absent for 436 days and sold cheaply in March; risky, but conditions won't faze him.
LTO Selection:
15:20 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
A return to this C&D can work a treat for OWL ISLAND, who struck here on debut in May, and he can maintain his unbeaten record on the all-weather. The Crisfords' three-year-old may have too much for fellow course scorer War In Heaven, as well as Secret Moment, who got up over 6f at Wolverhampton. His stablemate Open Mind is another who will appreciate going back up in trip.
Cases can be made for several, but SECRET MOMENT resumed winning ways to prove himself as good as ever on return at Wolverhampton recently and nudged up just 3 lb, Saeed bin Suroor's 6-y-o is fancied to follow up returned to this longer trip. War In Heaven notched a fifth success of the campaign over 1m here recently and he could be the one to give the selection most to think about, ahead of Toimy Son and Chola Empire.
Fast ground looked a serious issue for OWL ISLAND last time and he can show his true colours now back on the AW.
(1) White Moonlight 4.5/1, Back to best when winning 7-runner listed race (4/1) at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to firm) 36 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Heredia, albeit better positioned than runner-up. Respected under a penalty. Back to winning ways at Musselburgh last month; respected despite her 3lb penalty.
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2nd (8) (2/1 +6%) Queen Aminatu
2
2/1(+6%)
(8) Queen Aminatu 2/1, Smart filly. Winner in this grade at Lingfield and Deauville last year. 14/1, 6 lengths seventh of 10 to Rogue Millennium in Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot (8f, good to firm) 18 days ago. More reliable proposition on AW and is expected to be bang there. Fine record on AW and won twice at this level last year; solid contender.
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3rd (5) (50/1 -100%) Hodd's Girl
50
50/1(-100%)
(5) Hodd's Girl 50/1, Useful mare. Latest win at Dundalk in January. 25/1, 4¼ lengths last of 7 to Moss Tucker in listed race at Naas (5f, heavy) 76 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Something to find on form. Huge progress for this yard; valid excuse last time; others still look more persuasive.
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4th (4) (2.75/1 +39%) Heredia
2.75
2.75/1(+39%)
(4) Heredia 2.75/1, Won her first 4 starts, notably the Sandringham Handicap at Royal Ascot. Shaped well when 1¾ lengths second of 7 to White Moonlight in listed race at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to firm) 36 days ago, left poorly placed in slowly-run race. Leading player on AW debut. Royal Ascot winner last summer; 2nd in two Listed races this year; in the mix on AW debut.
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5th (6) (8/1 +33%) Internationalangel
8
8/1(+33%)
(6) Internationalangel 8/1, Useful mare. 4-time C&D winner. Seven wins from 24 Flat runs. Ran poorly on return when last of 10 to Rogue Millennium in Duke of Cambridge Stakes (33/1) at Royal Ascot (8f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Bounce back required. Multiple C&D winner; big chance on last year's best but yet to shine in 2023.
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6th (2) (7/1 +13%) Another Romance
7
7/1(+13%)
(2) Another Romance 7/1, Useful filly. 5/2, good second of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm) on return 24 days ago. Should prove capable of making her presence felt in this grade. Two wins last season and she ran well on her return; one of the likelier winners.
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7th (3) (14/1 +22%) Aramis Grey
14
14/1(+22%)
(3) Aramis Grey 14/1, Useful mare. Course winner. Ten wins from 38 Flat runs. Creditable 1½ lengths third of 9 to Get Ahead in listed race at Haydock (6f, good, 10/1) 44 days ago, running on. Reliable sort but bit more needed to make the breakthrough at this level. Progressive mare who will appreciate conditions and comes here on the up; each-way claims.
LTO Selection:
15:55 Chelmsford Listed (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
White Moonlight beat Heredia in a similar event at Musselburgh but a 3lb swing in the weights could see the latter reverse that form. However, marginal preference is for POTAPOVA, who has not been at her very best so far this season but she wasn't disgraced in the Duke Of Cambridge at Royal Ascot and a repeat of that level of form would give her a big chance. Others to consider are Queen Aminatu and Internationalangel.
QUEEN AMINATU was mid-field in the Duke of Cambridge at Royal Ascot last time but essentially has a more solid profile on artificial surfaces and she's fancied to land a third listed success. Heredia is undoubtedly capable of winning a race at this level and shaped as if in good form at Musselburgh, whilst Potapova remains tricky to discount in this grade given last season's Group 3-winning form.
Several possibles but QUEEN AMINATU has an excellent record on AW and she can gain her third Listed success.
(9) Ben Hamrash 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable third of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 5/1) 20 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. One to consider. Unexposed 3yo who ran well over an inadequate 6f latest; yard flying; of obvious interest.
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3rd (13) (11/1 -144%) Fayasel
11
11/1(-144%)
(13) Fayasel 11/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in March. Sixth of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Merits consideration. Ready winner of a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in March; held form since; not discounted.
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4th (6) (10/1 +44%) Hezahunk
10
10/1(+44%)
(6) Hezahunk 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 50/1) 26 days ago. Not stood much racing and he needs to leave last month's return to action well behind him.
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5th (7) (5/1 +50%) Monaadhil
5
5/1(+50%)
(7) Monaadhil 5/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in April. Fifth of 8 in handicap (7/1) at Musselburgh (7.2f, good) 16 days ago. Interesting back at this venue. Return to this C&D in his favour and his 2nd here in May looks solid; major player.
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6th (8) (18/1 -100%) Ferensby
18
18/1(-100%)
(8) Ferensby 18/1, 6/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 11 days ago, never nearer. No progress for handicaps this year but this represents a drop in class; still early days.
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7th (11) (1.75/1 +42%) Captain Wentworth
1.75
1.75/1(+42%)
(11) Captain Wentworth 1.75/1, 9/2, good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D 31 days ago. That is fine form and he's set to go well again. 0-10 but some good runs for this yard, including latest C&D 2nd (franked); one to consider.
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8th (4) (20/1 -82%) Bond Boy
20
20/1(-82%)
(4) Bond Boy 20/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 14 runs this year. 22/1, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 13 days ago. Visor back on. Dropped to a handy mark. Thrown in on this winter's form but badly off the boil more recently; visor returns.
2
9th (2) (25/1 -150%) One Hart
25
25/1(-150%)
(2) One Hart 25/1, 10/1, creditable second of 14 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, soft) 69 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Grant Tuer. Ran well on final run for G Tuer (turf); sold £3,500 last month; not ruled out.
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10th (3) (20/1 +29%) The Nail Gunner
20
20/1(+29%)
(3) The Nail Gunner 20/1, First run since leaving Ivan Furtado when thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 40/1) 26 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Ran poorly over 1m on stable debut but the returning tongue-tie should help matters.
14
11th (14) (20/1 -82%) My Mate Mike
20
20/1(-82%)
(14) My Mate Mike 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 52 days ago. A couple of promising runs, including 7f on AW, but a career best will be needed to win.
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12th (12) (28/1 -27%) Poweredbylove
28
28/1(-27%)
(12) Poweredbylove 28/1, Winner here in April. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 14/1) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. 6f maiden winner here on her reappearance; less good in h'caps twice since; headgear added.
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|DQ| (1) (22/1 +0%) Media Guest
22
22/1(+0%)
(1) Media Guest 22/1, Fairly useful handicapper at best but out of sorts this term. 11/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 51 days ago. Infrequent winner who's been well short of his best this year; down in class & up in trip.
LTO Selection:
16:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
CAPTAIN WENTWORTH only found one too good over course and distance a month ago and the John Butler-trained colt is arguably the one to beat based on that evidence, despite a 2lb rise in the ratings. One Hart also hit the crossbar on his most recent outing and he edges out Ben Hamrash and My Mate Mike to be the pick of the remaining field.
MONAADHIL is very interesting back at Chelmsford and is chanced. Captain Wentworth and Ben Hamrash head up a strong 3-y-o challenge.
Captain Wentworth is respected but Ed Walker's team are flying along at present and BEN HAMRASH is taken to get off the mark.
(3) Azure Angel 2.25/1, Lightly-raced winner. Off 6 months before fading fourth of 7 in handicap at Windsor (6f, heavy) 55 days ago. Remains open to progress with that run under her belt. Interesting. 2-2 on AW last season; most encouraging return at Windsor on soft; still has more to come.
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2nd (7) (7.5/1 +6%) Holy Fire
7.5
7.5/1(+6%)
(7) Holy Fire 7.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. 14/1, very good second of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can give a good account. Unexposed filly; ran well on last month's h'cap debut; cheekpieces now tried; more to come.
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3rd (1) (9/1 -13%) Cuban Breeze
9
9/1(-13%)
(1) Cuban Breeze 9/1, Course winner. 3/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, good) 8 days ago. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. More competitive again of late and no obvious reason why she wouldn't go well again.
4
4th (4) (4.5/1 +18%) Shades Of Summer
4.5
4.5/1(+18%)
(4) Shades Of Summer 4.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in April. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 11/2) 17 days ago. Not taken lightly. All 3 wins at this track but her progress has stalled in recent runs; others appeal more.
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5th (6) (20/1 -25%) Mile End
20
20/1(-25%)
(6) Mile End 20/1, 6/1, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 25 days ago, faring best of those held up. Not ruled out. Two turf wins for J Murtagh in Ireland last year; promise at Kempton latest; needs more.
9
6th (9) (14/1 +0%) Loch Carron
14
14/1(+0%)
(9) Loch Carron 14/1, Thrice-raced winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 40/1, 9½ lengths last of 10 to Makarova in listed race at Ayr (5f, firm) 15 days ago. Makes handicap debut with more required. Easy winner on stable debut before faced with a stiff task latest; well drawn to attack.
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7th (8) (16/1 -33%) Ormolulu
16
16/1(-33%)
(8) Ormolulu 16/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Southwell in May. Good third of 11 in handicap (28/1) at Kempton (6f) 25 days ago, better placed than most. Can go well again. Ran well on handicap debut last month but work to do with Holy Fire on that effort.
10
8th (10) (6.5/1 +13%) Premiere Beauty
6.5
6.5/1(+13%)
(10) Premiere Beauty 6.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. 14/1, good third of 11 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 43 days ago. Much respected on her polytrack debut. 6f novice winner at two; encouraging handicap debut/reappearance in May; more to come.
2
9th (2) (14/1 -180%) California Gem
14
14/1(-180%)
(2) California Gem 14/1, Only fifth of 6 in handicap (9/2) at Beverley (5f, soft) 19 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Three turf wins last year; good reappearance in April but not built on it since.
5
10th (5) (9/1 +44%) She's Centimental
9
9/1(+44%)
(5) She's Centimental 9/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Below-par fifth of 7 in handicap (6/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 33 days ago. More is needed. Could yet resume her progress but the jury is out after two lesser runs; drawn widest too.
LTO Selection:
17:05 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
AZURE ANGEL shaped as if she could improve for her return when weakening into fourth at Windsor in May and Roger Varian's filly is fancied to regain the winning thread on this switch to Polytrack. Dual C&D winner Shades Of Summer is only 1lb higher than for her April success at this venue and enters calculations, while Premiere Beauty finished an encouraging third on her reappearance at Haydock and should have more to offer.
Roger Varian's AZURE ANGEL made an encouraging return from an absence when fourth at Windsor and this low-mileage filly can resume winning ways at the chief expense of Kempton second Holy Fire. Ormolulu and Cuban Breeze need factoring in too.
Holy Fire has more to come but AZURE ANGEL caught the eye on slow ground on her return and this surface should suit her better.
(4) Twilight Madness 7/1, Below form when seventh of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 34 days ago. Now only 1 lb above his last winning mark, though, and should be suited by the return to 5f. Unexposed at 5f and he's quickly slipped back to a handy mark; revival possible.
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1st (7) (3.5/1 -17%) Democracy Dilemma
3.5
3.5/1(-17%)
(7) Democracy Dilemma 3.5/1, Latest win at Thirsk in April. Below form third of 7 in handicap (5/1) at Windsor (5.1f, good to soft) 27 days ago. However, can get back on track returned to this grade on the all-weather. Leading contender. 2 wins this year; only 1lb higher than for latest in April; competition for the lead here.
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2nd (9) (3/1 +57%) The Thames Boatman
3
3/1(+57%)
(9) The Thames Boatman 3/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in February and made the frame next 2 starts. 11/8, raced freely when last of 4 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Could resume progress in this bigger field. Flopped last time but earlier h'cap form looks strong; more to come; big chance back on AW.
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3rd (1) (6.5/1 -18%) May Sonic
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6.5/1(-18%)
(1) May Sonic 6.5/1, Course winner. Latest win at Southwell in January. However, below form both starts since, seventh of 9 in handicap (22/1) at Newcastle (5f) when last seen in March. Only 1lb higher than for a Southwell win in January; less good twice since; off 114 days.
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4th (6) (4.5/1 +40%) Bear Profit
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(6) Bear Profit 4.5/1, Has finished down the field both starts this year, eighth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 12/1) 20 days ago. However, he's won twice from 3 starts at this venue, including over C&D. Both his wins have come here; fair mark on last year's best; revival could be imminent.
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5th (8) (8/1 -60%) The Defiant
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(8) The Defiant 8/1, Took advantage of a drop in grade when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D (5/2) 17 days ago. Runner-up here off the same mark last September, so he can remain competitive back up in class. Ready winner of weaker C&D handicap latest; 5lb rise in stronger company may find him out.
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6th (2) (8/1 +0%) Rogue Spirit
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8/1(+0%)
(2) Rogue Spirit 8/1, Well held both starts this season, twenty-third of 26 in handicap at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm, 50/1) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive as he makes his polytrack debut. Three 2yo wins, very impressive in a Haydock nursery; struggled in two hot races in 2023.
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7th (5) (6.5/1 +19%) Angle Land
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6.5/1(+19%)
(5) Angle Land 6.5/1, C&D winner. Has won 3 times this year, with her latest success at Goodwood in May. Run of good form halted when sixth of 8 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good to firm, 3/1) 15 days ago (lost a shoe). Could bounce back. C&D winner who has thrived since Christmas; excuses the last twice; one to consider.
LTO Selection:
17:40 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
THE DEFIANT justified strong support when winning with something in hand over C&D and Daniel Steele's seven-year-old is hard to oppose off 5lb higher. Democracy Dilemma hasn't been disgraced on turf of late and is expected to remain competitive now reverting to the all-weather off 2lb lower. May Sonic could also get involved now dropped into a 0-90 contest and completes the shortlist.
DEMOCRACY DILEMMA produced a career best when scoring at Thirsk in April and, having been in good form on the all-weather previously, he can return to winning ways down in grade. The Defiant won over C&D last time and is feared most ahead of The Thames Boatman.
Rogue Spirit and Twilight Madness are respected but THE THAMES BOATMAN (nap) still appeals as being ahead of his mark.
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