Chelmsford-City Races & Results Tomform Sunday 7th July 2024
There were 37 Races on Sunday 7th July 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Chelmsford-City, 8 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Limerick, 8 races at Sligo, 6 races at Ayr, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Sunday 7th July 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(6) The Thames Boatman 11/2, Latest win at Lingfield in March. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 4/1) 48 days ago. Not taken lightly returned to the minimum trip from steadily easing mark. Four AW wins, the latest in March off 2lb lower; can get it wrong at the start; e-w shout.
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2nd (3) (8/1 -14%) Star Of Lady M
8
8/1(-14%)
(3) Star Of Lady M 8/1, Has proved better than ever this year, recording her third win of the campaign at Thirsk (5f) in May. Comes here on the back of a respectable third of 9 in handicap at Haydock (5f) 2 weeks ago and she's not out of things returned to all weather. Had a good year but not at her best here in December; others better handicapped.
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3rd (7) (11/1 -175%) Almaty Star
11
11/1(-175%)
(7) Almaty Star 11/1, Had been displaying more positive signs and gained his reward when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D 17 days ago, by nose from stablemate Emperor Spirit. Likely to face competition for the lead but he can't be dismissed in this form. Beat Emperor Spirit over C&D last month; should make another bold bid.
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4th (2) (6/1 +8%) Emperor Spirit
6
6/1(+8%)
(2) Emperor Spirit 6/1, Course winner who confirmed he retains plenty of ability after 13 months off when edged out late on by stablemate Almaty Star in a C&D handicap 17 days ago. Can gain compensation before long on that evidence. Just pipped by reopposing stablemate Almaty Star over C&D last month; set to go well again.
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5th (5) (5/1 +44%) Night On Earth
5
5/1(+44%)
(5) Night On Earth 5/1, Ended losing run at Lingfield (5f) and having proved consistent thereafter, he resumed winning ways from the front at Epsom (5f) in April. 16/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) 2 days ago. Speedy front-runner; conditions to suit & not impossibly treated but others appeal more.
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6th (8) (25/1 -108%) Rebel Path
25
25/1(-108%)
(8) Rebel Path 25/1, Successful on second of his 2 starts in France. Disappointed initially in handicaps for new yard but eased in weights and turned in easily his best effort of the season when third of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 50 days ago. Needs to keep the slow starts at bay. Welcome signs of a revival at Newmarket last time; C Shepherd replaces an apprentice.
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7th (9) (9/2 +31%) Shalaa Asker
4.5
9/2(+31%)
(9) Shalaa Asker 9/2, Multiple course winner who added to his tally at Pontefract (6f) last summer. Has essentially run creditably in handful of starts since returning to action at Kempton in April and he returns to AW lurking on a handy mark. Interesting with cheekpieces replacing the visor. On a good mark and returning to AW in his favour; big run on the cards.
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8th (4) (80/1 -1233%) Cinque Verde
80
80/1(-1233%)
(4) Cinque Verde 80/1, Dual C&D winner who has thrived this year, gaining fifth victory since February (first on turf) at Lingfield (5f) in May. Latest run at Bath (5.7f) easily overlooked and no surprise to see her make a bold bid from the front. Five wins since February; had an excuse last time (struck into herself); mark looks high.
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9th (1) (100/1 -1329%) Bang On The Bell
100
100/1(-1329%)
(1) Bang On The Bell 100/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in March. Eleventh of 14 in handicap (18/1) at Sandown (5f, good to firm) 23 days ago, weakening final 1f. In fine form when last seen on all-weather but career-high mark to defy on this occasion. Last two AW runs have yielded impressive wins; soared up the weights as a result.
13:40 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow
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Almaty Star prevailed by only a nose in a fight to the line with stable companion EMPEROR SPIRIT over course and distance last time. However, the latter may well take his revenge on this occasion off 1lb better terms. Cinque Verde won on turf in May and is as equally effective on this surface, while Rebel Path could also go well in an open event.
Having not been disgraced in a handful of starts since returning in April, multiple course winner SHALAA ASKER lines up here lurking on a very handy mark and, with cheekpieces refitted, it would come as no surprise to see him go well from a handy draw. The Thames Boatman, Emperor Spirit and Almaty Star are others to consider.
A trappy sprint in which the well-handicapped SHALAA ASKER can capitalise on this return to AW. Rebel Path is feared most.
(5) Cardano 40/1, Ran better than on his return while possibly still needing the run when sixth of 18 in handicap (50/1) at York (11.8f, soft) just over 3 weeks ago. Has dropped back to his last winning mark so worth a second look back up in distance. Back to his last winning mark but he's struggled since that Epsom win last September.
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2nd (6) (14/1 -40%) Isle Of Sark
14
14/1(-40%)
(6) Isle Of Sark 14/1, Hasn't won since his debut. 9/2, ran a rather odd race under a change of tactics when 8¾ lengths fourth of 8 to Raintown in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 27 days ago, staying on late. Folly to discount. Beaten 22 times since his winning debut; running well but likely to find a few stronger.
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3rd (7) (10/1 -43%) Eyetrap
10
10/1(-43%)
(7) Eyetrap 10/1, 9/2, looked at least as good as ever when winning 7-runner handicap at Chester (12.3f, heavy) just over 3 weeks ago, staying on to lead final 100 yds. Nudged up 4 lb for that success and every chance he will be in the shake-up returned to all-weather. Comes here on the back of a heavy-ground Chester win; unexposed over this sort of trip.
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4th (12) (3/1 +25%) Road To Wembley
3
3/1(+25%)
(12) Road To Wembley 3/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year, latest at Lingfield in April. 4/6, third of 5 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 3 months ago, possibly finding race coming too soon. Still looks well treated returning from 3 months off the track. Unexposed 3yo who was on the up in the spring; still of interest despite ascending mark.
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5th (2) (10/1 -25%) Dream Harder
10
10/1(-25%)
(2) Dream Harder 10/1, Ran respectably back up in trip when sixth of 14 in handicap (9/1) at Epsom (12f, good to soft) just over 5 weeks ago. Merits consideration now just 1 lb above his last winning mark. Up in trip and needs improvement for it if he's to get off the mark for the season.
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6th (10) (100/1 -2122%) Inner Peace
100
100/1(-2122%)
(10) Inner Peace 100/1, 8/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, showed something like his debut form at the second attempt when third of 12 in minor event at Doncaster (11.9f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Makes handicap debut and has to be respected given connections. Unexposed handicap debutant from a major yard; improvement required but it's possible.
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7th (9) (100/1 -900%) Raintown
100
100/1(-900%)
(9) Raintown 100/1, Latest win at Lingfield in June. Fifth of 6 in handicap at Newbury (12f, good to firm, 11/1) 12 days ago. Looks as though he's more effective on the all-weather, so not taken lightly. Happiest on AW and penultimate Lingfield win was comprehensive; stamina not assured.
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8th (11) (80/1 -220%) Peace Walk
80
80/1(-220%)
(11) Peace Walk 80/1, Has disappointed in a couple of handicaps this year, last of 8 at Doncaster (14.5f, good to firm) just over 5 weeks ago. Makes polytrack debut. Visored for 1st time. Has plenty to prove at present. Promising 2yo; not beaten a rival in either handicap run this year; now tries headgear.
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9th (4) (100/1 -614%) Prince Maxi
100
100/1(-614%)
(4) Prince Maxi 100/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in February. 10/1 and gelded, ran poorly when ninth of 10 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good) 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Unexposed 4yo but below par last time and now tackles a 3f longer trip.
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10th (3) (50/1 -52%) Alright Sunshine
50
50/1(-52%)
(3) Alright Sunshine 50/1, Thoroughly unreliable type who has refused to race. Ran better than for a while from a tumbling mark though still didn't look to be putting it all in under pressure when fourth of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (16f, good to firm, 40/1) 4 weeks ago and is easily avoided for win purposes. On a good mark but has refused to race and comes with too much risk attached.
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11th (1) (100/1 -2122%) Cannon Rock
100
100/1(-2122%)
(1) Cannon Rock 100/1, Made a winning return for his new yard (sold for 16,000 gns) after 17 months off at Southwell in March. 10/3, ran well back on all-weather when second of 6 in handicap at Kempton (12f) just under 7 weeks ago, needing stiffer test. Fancied to go well again. Made winning stable debut after long absence in March; good 2nd latest; still low mileage.
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12th (8) (80/1 -1043%) Damascus Steel
80
80/1(-1043%)
(8) Damascus Steel 80/1, Latest win at Kempton in May. Ran up to best when second of 8 in handicap at same course (16f, 9/2) 25 days ago, leading briefly inside final 1f. Back down in trip but holds solid each-way claims. 1m4f win (for this rider) in May; good placed efforts since; should be in the thick of it.
14:10 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 13f Race Class Flow
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Charlie Appleby's yard have been in fine form of late and INNER PEACE will likely prove a popular choice. There looks to be plenty more to come from the son of Dubawi as he steps up in trip for his handicap debut, and he's preferred to Kempton runner-up Cannon Rock. Damascus Steel will likely be thereabouts once again, but it was heavy ground when Eyetrap won at Chester last month and he's been raised 4lb for that success.
An open-looking staying contest in which the suggestion is ROAD TO WEMBLEY, who probably found a third run within a fortnight too much when last seen in April but still looks well treated returning from a 3-month break. He can get the better of Dream Harder, who lurks just 1 lb above his last winning mark, while Cannon Rock and handicap-debutant Inner Peace are another couple worth considering, too.
Damascus Steel should go well again but the progressive 3yo ROAD TO WEMBLEY can improve again for another step up in trip.
(6) Take A Pull 9/1, 32,000 gns yearling, Magna Grecia filly. Dam, South African 1m-1¼m (including at 2 yrs) winner, half-sister to smart South African 7ff/1m winner Pierre Jourdan. 32,000gns yearling; by Magna Grecia out of Listed winner in SA; the pick of the newcomers.
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2nd (8) (16/1 -700%) Gaiety Musical
16
16/1(-700%)
(8) Gaiety Musical 16/1, Sent off 250/1 but displayed plenty of ability when second of 13 in maiden at Leicester (8.2f, good to soft) on debut. Similar form when 5½ lengths seventh of 9 in listed race at Carlisle (6.9f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Form pick. Possibly flattered in Listed grade last time but the bare form gives her a clear chance.
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3rd (1) (7/2 -100%) Remoji
3.5
7/2(-100%)
(1) Remoji 7/2, Belardo filly. Sister to 6f/7f winner Bonkersinabundance. 15/8, won 5-runner maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 29 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Likely to improve. Solid win at Beverley (collared a subsequent scorer) and looks open to further progress.
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4th (5) (16/1 -100%) Havana Force
16
16/1(-100%)
(5) Havana Force 16/1, Fair filly. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (11/2) at this C&D 31 days ago. Bit to find. Quirky maiden; proving consistent but has failed to progress and comes with risks.
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5th (7) (33/1 +18%) Beautiful Crazy
33
33/1(+18%)
(7) Beautiful Crazy 33/1, €10,000 yearling, 16,000 gns 2-y-o, Invincible Army filly. Dam 6.3f winner. 16,000gns 2yo; by Invincible Army and the first foal of a 6f winner; market can guide.
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6th (2) (25/1 -178%) Dazitoo
25
25/1(-178%)
(2) Dazitoo 25/1, Soldier's Call filly. Half-sister to winner up to 8.6f Sweet Bertie. Dam, winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner), half-sister to smart 6f winner Aeolus. 80/1, fifth of 11 in novice at Haydock (7f, good) on debut 31 days ago. May well do better. Rank outsider at Haydock but showed promise in staying on for fifth place; possibilities.
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7th (4) (40/1 -700%) Questionable
40
40/1(-700%)
(4) Questionable 40/1, Fair maiden. 12/1, much improved on handicap bow when close second of 10 at Haydock (8f, soft) 24 days ago, clear of rest. Bit below form when fourth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, soft) 20 days ago. Five-race maiden; unlucky second at Haydock two starts ago; major chance on that form.
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8th (3) (100/1 -203%) Old Grey Whistle
100
100/1(-203%)
(3) Old Grey Whistle 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in novice (16/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 10 days ago, not knocked about. Needs improvement and may be more interesting in handicaps shortly.
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9th (9) (150/1 -127%) Willow's Kiss
150
150/1(-127%)
(9) Willow's Kiss 150/1, 2,000 gns yearling, Twilight Son filly. Dam 7f/1m winner. 2,000gns yearling; by Twilight Son; yard is not associated with novice winners.
14:45 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
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REMOJI took a step forward to land a maiden at Beverley a month ago. She still showed signs of inexperience on that occasion, but the runner-up has subsequently boosted that form by winning, and Roger Varian's filly can defy a penalty with further progress likely. Gaiety Musical will appreciate the return to this level having faced a tough task in Listed company at Carlisle, while Dazitoo showed promise at Haydock on her debut and can also figure.
REMOJI confirmed debut promise when scoring with a bit in hand at Beverley and can defy a penalty with the prospect of more to come. Gaiety Musical wasn't disgraced in a listed event at Carlisle and is the obvious threat back down in class, while Dazitoo offered something to work on at Haydock.
With further progress a clear possibility, REMOJI is taken to follow up her Beverley win. Questionable is second choice.
(8) Vetiver 12/1, Listed winner at Carlisle last year but yet to fire so far this season, 9¼ lengths sixth of 9 to Great Generation in Chartwell Stakes at Lingfield (7f, good to firm, 14/1) 57 days ago. Has something to find switched to all-weather. 7f Listed win last summer but yet to find that level in 2024; AW debut.
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2nd (2) (7/2 +22%) Cloud Cover
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(2) Cloud Cover 7/2, In first-time hood, got back on the up when winning 9-runner handicap (10/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) on Good Friday, overcoming positional bias. Well worth her place at this level and she could be capable of following up after a break. C&D winner; impressive at Newcastle on Good Friday; strong contender.
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3rd (9) (22/1 +0%) Zenga
22
22/1(+0%)
(9) Zenga 22/1, Ran better than on her seasonal/stable debut when 5¼ lengths fifth of 8 to Everlasting in listed race at Navan (8f, good. 33/1) 29 days ago. However, she still looks to face a difficult ask. Patchy record for Roger Varian; neither run for this yard makes her of real interest.
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4th (7) (50/1 -1567%) Stenton Glider
50
50/1(-1567%)
(7) Stenton Glider 50/1, Without a win since debut, though good second in Group 3 at Lingfield in May. Respectable 2½ lengths fourth of 8 to Jabaara in listed race at Musselburgh (7.1f, good, 5/2) 36 days ago, so she's one to consider making her first start on all-weather. Not won since her debut but regularly runs well in Group/Listed company; AW debut.
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5th (5) (40/1 -1500%) Pinafore
40
40/1(-1500%)
(5) Pinafore 40/1, Landed 3 handicaps last year and, making her first start at 7f, back to her best when 2 lengths second of 8 to Jabaara in listed race at Musselburgh (good, 8/1) 36 days ago. Respected with the potential of more still to offer at this trip. Progressive sprinter last year; good run over 7f last month & that form has been franked.
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6th (4) (80/1 -300%) Midream
80
80/1(-300%)
(4) Midream 80/1, Made a winning return at Doncaster, before progressing again when third in listed race at Haydock in May. However, failed to repeat that effort when seventh of 11 in handicap at York (6f, good to soft, 7/1) 23 days ago. Makes all-weather debut. Two wins in maiden/novice company; improvement a must now up in trip/switched to AW.
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7th (6) (100/1 -525%) Sophia's Starlight
100
100/1(-525%)
(6) Sophia's Starlight 100/1, Ran well when second in listed race at Haydock in May but below form both starts since, eleventh of 14 in handicap (20/1) at Newcastle (6f) 8 days ago. Needs to get back on track returned to this longer trip. Did well last season but behind Pinafore over 7f last month and a career best is required.
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8th (3) (50/1 -1011%) Julia Augusta
50
50/1(-1011%)
(3) Julia Augusta 50/1, Has shaped encouragingly both starts for current yard, 4½ lengths sixth of 14 to Running Lion in Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot (8f, good to firm, 50/1) 18 days ago, albeit better placed than most. Shortlisted back down in grade. Two good runs in stronger races for new yard; effective on AW; good chance back at 7f.
15:15 Chelmsford Listed (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow
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PINAFORE travelled with more ease on her first attempt over 7f when runner-up at Musselburgh last month. William Haggas' filly could have more to offer over this distance and a first Listed triumph may be on the horizon. Stenton Glider was behind the selection in fourth on that occasion and her overall profile suggests that she should be in the mix once more. The progressive Cloud Cover also warrants a second look.
CLOUD COVER took her record on all-weather to 5 wins from 9 starts when scoring at Newcastle in March, value for extra having been delivered late, so she can continue her progress to add to her tally upped to listed level. Pinafore remains unexposed at this distance and could be the main danger, ahead of Julia Augusta.
Julia Augusta and Pinafore are high on the list but CLOUD COVER was impressive at Newcastle on Good Friday and can win again.
(1) Wadacre Gomez 13/2, 4-time C&D winner. Six wins from 21 Flat runs. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Latest win here in June. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 17 days ago. Can give another good account but will likely need another career best to defy this mark. Latest effort (one place behind Zealot) took his C&D form figures to 311114.
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2nd (3) (28/1 -833%) Mighty Nebula
28
28/1(-833%)
(3) Mighty Nebula 28/1, Off mark on only his second career start in a Kempton maiden in April. Failed to improve markedly switched to a handicap when 2 lengths fourth of 7 to Wadacre Gomez at this C&D 31 days ago. Bit more likely required. Only 2l behind Wadacre Gomez here last month on handicap debut; in the mix.
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3rd (5) (10/1 -11%) Zealot
10
10/1(-11%)
(5) Zealot 10/1, C&D winner. Won 4 of 5 starts in 2023, including twice at Newcastle. Ran better than for a while when third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (28/1) 17 days ago. Every chance if back to best. Signs of a revival here last time; remains 12lb below last winning mark.
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4th (8) (20/1 -43%) Bizarre Law
20
20/1(-43%)
(8) Bizarre Law 20/1, Shaped as if better for run after 9-month break when sixth of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Sandown (10f, good) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. On a two-year losing spell but is competitively handicapped.
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5th (9) (100/1 -733%) Chilled Out
100
100/1(-733%)
(9) Chilled Out 100/1, Won first 2 starts for current yard at Yarmouth and Ripon but came up short in his hat-trick bid when fifth of 8 in handicap at Wetherby (10f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Bounce back required. 2-3 for new yard but has something to prove in this better grade back on AW.
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6th (7) (20/1 +0%) No Surrender
20
20/1(+0%)
(7) No Surrender 20/1, Step back in the right direction in first-time blinkers when seventh of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 27 days ago, travelling well before failing to see race out. Interesting dropped back to a shorter trip. Had possible trip/ground excuses since handicapping; may do better.
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7th (2) (25/1 -614%) Rowayeh
25
25/1(-614%)
(2) Rowayeh 25/1, Did well to get so close after meeting trouble in running when fourth of 24 in handicap at Royal Ascot (8f, firm) 18 days ago. Leading player stepped back up in trip Ran well in Royal Ascot handicap last time; respected back in calmer waters.
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8th (6) (40/1 -186%) Forca Timao
40
40/1(-186%)
(6) Forca Timao 40/1, Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 18/1) 8 days ago. Should strip fitter for that comeback run and he's not completely discounted. Turf winner; 0-6 since switched to AW but is well treated on peak effort.
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9th (4) (40/1 -1233%) Hosanna Power
40
40/1(-1233%)
(4) Hosanna Power 40/1, Made a winning handicap debut at Newbury in May and went through the race as if still on a handy mark when third of 8 (6/4) at Chester (10.3f, soft) 22 days ago. Should be in the mix. May still have more to offer, being a lightly raced 4yo from the Stoute yard.
15:50 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow
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Having endured a rough passage when finishing in fourth in the Kensington Palace at Royal Ascot last month, compensation could be headed in ROWAYEH's direction. The four-year-old has plenty in her favour in these calmer waters and a third career victory looks likely. The biggest threat may emerge from Hosanna Power, who arrives on the back of a third at Chester, while quadruple C&D winner Wadacre Gomez also warrants respect.
ROWAYEH shaped particularly well at Royal Ascot, overcoming a troubled passage to reach the frame, and tops the shortlist having another try beyond 1m. Hosanna Power is lightly raced in handicaps and shaped well until testing conditions seemed to tell at Chester last time, so rates the main danger, with Zealot lurking on a fair mark if able to build further on a more encouraging C&D effort last time.
Back up in distance and down in class, ROWAYEH looks particularly interesting. Mighty Nebula is second choice.
(8) Blow Your Horn 22/1, Respectable third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (19.1f) 25 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Tongue strap on and not ruled out back in this sphere. Back off his last winning mark and has won here; could go well.
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1st (2) (5/2 -11%) Mountain Road
2.5
5/2(-11%)
(2) Mountain Road 5/2, C&D winner who posted a career best when landing 7-runner handicap at Newmarket (14f, good to firm, 11/2) 15 days ago. Well on top at the finish there so merits serious consideration despite a 4 lb rise. Dual winner here (1m6f/2m) and won well at Newmarket last time; big chance off 4lb higher.
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2nd (9) (10/1 -43%) Abraaj
10
10/1(-43%)
(9) Abraaj 10/1, Gained his third AW win this year in 8-runner handicap at Kempton (16f) 25 days ago. Up 3 lb but he can make his presence felt once more. 3-6 on the AW this year; now in a much stronger race, but folly to dismiss in current mood.
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3rd (5) (100/1 -1150%) Cinnodin
100
100/1(-1150%)
(5) Cinnodin 100/1, Five wins from 17 Flat runs. Latest win at Kempton in April. Blinkered for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Sandown (14f, soft) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces back on with work to do. Record in AW handicaps reads 1141; needs the return to this surface to spark a resurgence.
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4th (3) (8/1 -14%) Charging Thunder
8
8/1(-14%)
(3) Charging Thunder 8/1, Course winner. Last of 6 in handicap at Pontefract (12f, good) 27 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Losing run up to 15 but two runs on the AW include a win over 1m6f here; could go well.
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5th (1) (16/1 -14%) Fleurman
16
16/1(-14%)
(1) Fleurman 16/1, Yet to add to his two 2023 AW successes this term and only ninth of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (16f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Needs a subsequent wind op to spark improvement. Smart form on Tapeta early last year, but not in the same form since; has had a wind op.
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6th (6) (66/1 -780%) Roost
66
66/1(-780%)
(6) Roost 66/1, 13/2, last of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, good) 32 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Needs a couple of these to falter. Moderate in three starts since winning at Ffos Las; enough to prove for now.
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7th (4) (20/1 -122%) Hope You Can Run
20
20/1(-122%)
(4) Hope You Can Run 20/1, Latest win at Newmarket in May. 16/1, creditable eighth of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (14f, good) 21 days ago. Much respected on his polytrack debut. Possibilities on his best form if seeing out the longer trip on AW debut.
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8th (7) (100/1 -2400%) Hedonista
100
100/1(-2400%)
(7) Hedonista 100/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 11 in handicap (7/2) at Goodwood (16f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Not taken lightly at these weights though if back on her A-game with headgear quickly dispensed with. 2-4 on the AW; may not have taken to the tongue-tie last time; shortlisted.
16:25 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow
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The switch to more forceful tactics saw MOUNTAIN ROAD make all with some ease at Newmarket just over a fortnight ago. A 4lb rise in the ratings looks on the lenient side for David Simcock's gelding and a brace could be on the cards. Although underwhelming when seventh at Goodwood last month, it's too soon to write Hedonista off and she isn't taken lightly on this return to Polytrack. Abraaj completes the shortlist.
C&D scorer MOUNTAIN ROAD looked better than ever when going in at Newmarket last time so is fancied to defy a 4 lb weights rise here. Charlie Johnston's Hope You Can Run has his first go on polytrack but must enter calculations along with the handily-weighted duo Blow Your Horn and Hedonista.
The vote goes to MOUNTAIN ROAD (nap) whose record here reads 211. He showed his wellbeing with an emphatic win at Newmarket last time.
(3) Red Hat Eagle 7/2, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (10/3) at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) 15 days ago. Should give another good account. Dual Polytrack winner last autumn and won well on turf last time; 6lb higher but respected.
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2nd (8) (13/2 -117%) Local Music
6.5
13/2(-117%)
(8) Local Music 13/2, C&D winner in April and went in again on turf at Lingfield last month. Did that readily and bold show likely despite an 8 lb rise. C&D winner and won with plenty in hand on turf last time; high on list despite an 8lb rise.
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3rd (9) (4/1 +0%) Beylerbeyi
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4/1(+0%)
(9) Beylerbeyi 4/1, 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Improved on recent efforts to win 7-runner handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm, evens) 2 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Carries penalty. Has good chance on form. Has won his last three including at Doncaster on Friday; Polytrack debut.
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4th (1) (16/1 +36%) Ayr Harbour
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(1) Ayr Harbour 16/1, C&D winner but has gone 21 runs since his last win in 2021. 11/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 21 days ago. C&D winner but modest in two starts since returning from a 467-day absence in May.
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5th (4) (66/1 -560%) Restrict
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(4) Restrict 66/1, Off 5 months, respectable fifth of 12 in C&D handicap 17 days ago. Needs to build on that now. Won twice on AW early last year; fair fifth over C&D last month but needs to step up again.
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6th (2) (80/1 -1355%) Zozimus
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(2) Zozimus 80/1, Just the one win from 37 runs but arrives in form, reaching the frame yet again at York (9f) last time. Deserves credit for his consistency. Won over 1m on Polytrack at Dundalk as a 2yo, but that his only success in 37 starts.
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7th (7) (20/1 -122%) Yeoman
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(7) Yeoman 20/1, 8/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 25 days ago. Now below the mark he defied at Kempton last autumn. All three wins have come at Wolverhampton, the latest from 1lb higher; each-way claims.
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8th (10) (66/1 -164%) Onemorenomore
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(10) Onemorenomore 66/1, Latest win at Doncaster in April. Bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap (16/1) at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Others more persuasive. Back off last winning mark, but well held in three starts since; 0-5 on AW.
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9th (6) (66/1 -371%) Running Star
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(6) Running Star 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sound start to handicap career when third on 1m Pontefract reappearance in May but down the field over C&D in first-time cheekpieces since. Blinkers go on now. Placed in his first four starts, but ran poorly over C&D 17 days ago; blinkers on.
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10th (5) (40/1 -300%) Rascallion
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(5) Rascallion 40/1, Three-time winner in France. Just second outing for curret yard when fourth of 12 in C&D handicap 17 days ago, left poorly placed. Ran well when fourth over C&D on second start for yard last month; cannot be dismissed.
17:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
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Local Music is versatile regarding the surface and, as a previous C&D winner, another bold showing is expected despite her going up 8lb for winning over 7f at Lingfield last month. Yeoman is also shortlisted after three solid recent efforts on the all-weather. However, preference is for previous Polytrack winner, RED HAT EAGLE, whose Newmarket success can be upgraded and that eye-catching effort suggests a 6lb higher mark is well within his compass.
LOCAL MUSIC had plenty to spare on turf at Lingfield last time and may be able to defy the handicapper. Zozimus finds winning difficult but can usually be relied upon to give his running and is second choice ahead of recent Newmarket scorer Red Hat Eagle. though Beylebieyi comes into it under a penalty for Friday's Doncaster win.
Preference is for RED HAT EAGLE who won twice on Polytrack last October and who scored in convincing style at Newmarket 15 days ago.
(7) Eagle Day 8/1, Back on track when taking 7-runner handicap at Haydock (8f, firm, 9/1) 15 days ago. Remains feasibly treated and is one for the shortlist. Scored on turf last time, but out of the frame over C&D in one start on Polytrack.
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2nd (8) (16/1 -60%) Valkyrian
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(8) Valkyrian 16/1, 12/1, below form sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago, needing stronger gallop. 2 lb lower now and could be a player if race pans out better for her. 0-11 on the AW and has 5l to find with Royal Parade on their meeting over C&D last month.
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3rd (4) (25/1 -456%) Lough Leane
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(4) Lough Leane 25/1, Had a bumper year on AW, winning each of his 5 starts, and proved as effective on turf when good second of 5 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Respected. 5-5 on the AW this year including over C&D; respected back on this surface.
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4th (9) (7/1 +30%) Dream Pirate
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(9) Dream Pirate 7/1, Consistent performer who posted another solid effort when fourth of 13 in handicap (28/1) at Kempton (8f) 11 days ago. Others preferred for win purposes, though. Beaten less than 2l into fourth of 13 at Kempton 11 days ago; a player from the same mark.
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5th (10) (20/1 -122%) Adelabella
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20/1(-122%)
(10) Adelabella 20/1, Yet to score but arrives on back of creditable third of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 18 days ago. Claims if building on that. 1 lb out of the weights. 0-7, but has shown ability including over C&D; each-way claims again.
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6th (2) (20/1 -43%) Enthused
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20/1(-43%)
(2) Enthused 20/1, 9/2, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 48 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Others preferred. Third in both AW starts, but this trip is still likely to be too sharp.
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7th (1) (10/1 -25%) Siam Fox
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10/1(-25%)
(1) Siam Fox 10/1, Belatedly off the mark at Windsor (8.1f) last month and backed that up with good 1½ lengths fourth of 7 to Eagle Day in handicap (11/2) at Haydock (8f, firm) 15 days ago. Should go well again. Won at Windsor last month and won off this mark at Wolverhampton in 2022; could go well.
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8th (3) (22/1 -389%) Royal Parade
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22/1(-389%)
(3) Royal Parade 22/1, Plummeted down the weights and took a step back in right direction when second of 12 in handicap over C&D 17 days ago. Interesting contender. 2lb higher than when runner-up over C&D last time but should still go well.
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9th (5) (50/1 -400%) Law Supreme
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(5) Law Supreme 50/1, Winner at Bath in April. 6/1, respectable third of 11 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Others look better treated, though. Won at Bath in April, but needs a bit more off this mark returned to Polytrack.
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10th (6) (66/1 -1367%) Island Native
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66/1(-1367%)
(6) Island Native 66/1, In top form and arrives on back of victory in Beverley handicap (7.4f, good to firm) 12 days ago. 3 lb higher now but another bold bid is on the cards. Front-runner and C&D winner who has a bit to do from the outside draw.
17:35 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
ROYAL PARADE bounced back to form when beaten a length into second over course and distance last month and he has to be of interest off a 2lb higher mark as a result. Eagle Day and Island Native are others who arrive here with strong form claims, while Lough Leane edges out Dream Pirate and Siam Fox to be the pick of the remainder.
Preference is for ROYAL PARADE, who has been given a chance by the handicapper and posted his best effort for some time here last month. Eagle Day and Island Native head the list of dangers.
The choice is DREAM PIRATE who remains unexposed on the AW and who ran well to finish a close fourth of 13 at Kempton 11 days ago.
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