Chelmsford-City Races & Results Tomform Thursday 5th October 2023
There were 39 Races on Thursday 5th October 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 6 races at Warwick, 8 races at Salisbury, 9 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Thurles, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 5th October 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(4) Come On You Spurs 80/1, Foaled February 17. 24,000 gns yearling, Zoffany filly. Half-sister to 2 winners abroad by Slade Power. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to very smart 7f winner Dutch Connection. Wears hood. Stable 5-95 with 2yos in last five seasons; hooded for debut.
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1st (8) (12/1 -20%) Arisaig
12
12/1(-20%)
(8) Arisaig 12/1, Foaled April 25. 6,000 gns yearling, Harry Angel filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including very smart winner up to 1¼m Folkswood and smart winner up to 1¼m Good Omen. Dam unraced. Harry Angel half-sister to 3 winners; relatively cheap buy but some appeal on pedigree.
10
2nd (10) (7/1 -40%) Zariela
7
7/1(-40%)
(10) Zariela 7/1, 15/2, very good second of 7 in nursery at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) 16 days ago, clear of rest. Form pick. Second in Yarmouth nursery last time is the best form here; drawn wide but major player.
9
3rd (9) (7/2 -56%) Rogue State
3.5
7/2(-56%)
(9) Rogue State 7/2, €11,000 2-y-o, Lope De Vega filly. Dam, British/US 1¼m-11f (US Grade 3) winner, half-sister to useful 13.3f/1¾m winner Night Sparkle. Third of 9 in novice (8/1) at Southwell (7.1f) on debut 29 days ago. Likely to improve. Never-nearer third of nine on debut; bred for 1m+ in due course but still commands respect.
7
4th (7) (10/3 -11%) Puella Law
3.333333
10/3(-11%)
(7) Puella Law 10/3, €28,000 yearling, Inns of Court filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 8.5f Brave Emperor. Second of 13 in maiden (33/1) at Beverley (7.4f, good) on debut 39 days ago. Should improve. Came from well back when second at Beverley; would not have to improve much to go close.
2
5th (2) (12/1 +14%) Tokyo Dreamer
12
12/1(+14%)
(2) Tokyo Dreamer 12/1, Fair filly. Winner at Lingfield in August. Good second of 5 in novice (7/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 19 days ago. Tough and reliable; should give her running but others have more obvious claims on form.
1
6th (1) (4/1 +47%) Asteverdi
4
4/1(+47%)
(1) Asteverdi 4/1, 4/5, won 6-runner maiden at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to soft) 19 days ago, easily. Getting better with each run. 10l winner at Musselburgh three weeks ago; has to be respected on AW debut.
5
7th (5) (7/2 +59%) Just Rita
3.5
7/2(+59%)
(5) Just Rita 7/2, Twice-raced maiden. 9/4, second of 9 in maiden at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Similar form in two runs, second of nine in 1m maiden here two weeks ago; each-way claims.
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8th (3) (33/1 -32%) Chartwell's Lady
33
33/1(-32%)
(3) Chartwell's Lady 33/1, Foaled February 25. 9,500 gns foal, 29,000 gns yearling, Churchill filly. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m Queen Blossom. 29,000gns yearling; plausible pedigree for a race of this nature and worth a market check.
LTO Selection:
16:25 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
PUELLA LAW displayed plenty of promise when a close second on her racecourse debut at Beverley in August and John Quinn's filly could be hard to stop with the benefit of that experience. Just Rita hit the crossbar over a mile here a couple of weeks ago and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Asteverdi and Rogue State should not be discounted.
ZARIELA showed much improved form upped to this trip on nursery debut when second at Yarmouth and sets the standard back in a maiden. Puella Law showed plenty of ability in the end having been very green when second at Beverley on debut so rates the main threat ahead of penalised winner Asteverdi.
A chance is taken with PUELLA LAW who finished well once the penny dropped on her debut at Beverley. Asteverdi is second choice.
(3) Machiavellian Lady 16/5, Promising type. 11/2, offered something to work on when third of 5 in novice event at Newbury (7f, heavy) on debut 13 days ago, headway over 1f out and one paced. One to consider with progress anticipated. Shaped promisingly at Newbury on last month's debut (7f, soft); more to come; contender.
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2nd (8) (10/1 +0%) Qatar Moon
10
10/1(+0%)
(8) Qatar Moon 10/1, Study of Man filly. Dam, runner-up at 1½m. Ninth of 12 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 50/1) on debut 31 days ago, stumbled under 2f out and no chance after. This should reveal more. Wasn't out of it when stumbling badly over 1f out on debut; open to lots of improvement.
5
3rd (5) (15/2 +17%) Cerulean Summer
7.5
15/2(+17%)
(5) Cerulean Summer 15/2, Foaled January 28. €17,000 foal, €11,000 2-y-o, Eqtidaar filly. Closely related to 1m winner Bint Elmalek. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class winner up to 1m Bahri. 11,000euros 2yo; closely related to a 1m winner in Saudi Arabia; worth a market check.
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4th (9) (7/4 +36%) Squeaker
1.75
7/4(+36%)
(9) Squeaker 7/4, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 6 in maiden (5/2) at Lingfield (7f, heavy) 61 days ago, ridden over 2f out and no impression. Not yet kicked on from debut and nurseries may be more her bag. Yet to build on debut promise and could prove vulnerable once again.
1
5th (1) (6/1 +0%) Unico
6
6/1(+0%)
(1) Unico 6/1, Still green but left debut form well behind when landing 6f novice here last month, leading near line. Not settle fully and unable to match that level on nursery debut at Leicester (6f) 10 days ago but she is entitled to be suited by this trip. One to consider. 6f winner here last month; below par on turf since; longer trip can help but penalty won't.
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6th (2) (14/1 +13%) Dancingwithmyself
14
14/1(+13%)
(2) Dancingwithmyself 14/1, Foaled April 1. €40,000 yearling, Phoenix of Spain filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including winner up to 1m Bing Bang Bong and winner up to 7f Han Solo Berger, both useful. Dam unraced. Market should prove a useful guide on debut. Half-sister to three winners; bred to have a future and starts out at a modest level.
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7th (7) (66/1 -164%) Iffraaj Queen
66
66/1(-164%)
(7) Iffraaj Queen 66/1, Iffraaj filly. 28/1, offered something to work on when sixth of 12 in maiden at Kempton (6f) on debut 22 days ago, weakening final 1f without being knocked about. Should improve. Modest form when midfield in a weak event at Kempton last month (6f); longer trip may help.
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8th (6) (250/1 -150%) Dibble Dabble
250
250/1(-150%)
(6) Dibble Dabble 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, twelfth of 14 in maiden at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago, carrying head high and always behind. Can only be watched. No impact in two 7f maidens on Polytrack; handicaps more suitable after this.
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9th (4) (15/2 +0%) Sovereign Queen
7.5
15/2(+0%)
(4) Sovereign Queen 15/2, Ten Sovereigns filly who showed much improved form at huge odds when second of 11 in a Leicester novice (7f) 6 weeks ago, headed over 1f out and keeping on. A repeat should see her thereabouts. Picked off late at Leicester six weeks ago (7f, good to firm); leading form claims.
LTO Selection:
16:55 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
MACHIAVELLIAN LADY was far from disgraced when filling third place on her debut in a valuable event over 7f at Newbury a couple of weeks ago. That form suggests that the daughter of Too Darn Hot could get off the mark at the second attempt. However, Sovereign Queen should not be discounted following her second at Leicester last time, while Squeaker and Dancingwithmyself are the pick of the remainder.
MACHIAVELLIAN LADY offered something to work on starting out under difficult conditions when third in a Newbury novice (7f, heavy) 2 weeks ago and with progress anticipated, she can take a step forward and come out on top. Sovereign Queen is a player on her Leicester second, with Unico completing the shortlist tackling 7f for the first time.
(2) Full Regalia 1.38/1, Has made the frame all 4 outings (first 2 starts for John & Thady Gosden), having the run of the race when creditable third of 7 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Respected. Placed in both runs for new yard and she could have more to offer on this AW debut.
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2nd (4) (50/1 +0%) Maid For Harry
50
50/1(+0%)
(4) Maid For Harry 50/1, Twice-raced filly. Hinted at ability on debut and met early trouble when seventh of 9 in minor event at Kempton (6f, 40/1) 17 days ago. Should find her level at some stage but this looks a big ask. Down the field in two Kempton novices this year; handicaps more suitable after this.
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3rd (3) (40/1 +60%) Local Music
40
40/1(+60%)
(3) Local Music 40/1, Once-raced filly. Visored, ninth of 14 in maiden at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft, 40/1) on debut 79 days ago, never nearer. Left K. J. Condon for 1,000 gns last month. Hard to fancy. Well held in one run in Ireland, after which she was sold for 1,000gns; best watched.
5
4th (5) (2.25/1 +0%) Resonance
2.25
2.25/1(+0%)
(5) Resonance 2.25/1, Lightly-raced filly. Respectable seventh of 13 on handicap debut (17/2) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 41 days ago. Player back in a maiden. Pick of this year's Newmarket runs gives her claims in a less-competitive event.
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5th (1) (2/1 -33%) Crowning
2
2/1(-33%)
(1) Crowning 2/1, Thrice-raced filly. Promising efforts first 2 starts but disappointed when last of 8 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, good). Off 98 days. Blinkers on 1st time. Worth another chance. First 2 runs were promising but she looked tricky when flopping in June; new headgear now.
LTO Selection:
17:30 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
FULL REGALIA has run well in defeat on her last two starts, despite being a beaten favourite last time, and it would be no surprise to see her get off the mark here. That said, Crowning could give the selection plenty to think about if leaving her underwhelming effort last time well behind. Resonance could only manage seventh on her handicap bow when last seen but she should not be discounted in this company.
CROWNING was disappointing at Newmarket last time but had looked the most promising of this quintet prior to that underwhelming effort, so is given another chance with blinkers now applied. Though Full Regalia and Resonance are both proving consistent rather than progressive, they are entitled to plenty of respect on their form.
(4) Thomas Equinas 7/2, C&D winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Latest win here in August. Last of 13 in handicap (6/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 29 days ago, possibly amiss. Three course wins this year; flopped at Southwell latest but return here should suit.
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2nd (1) (7/2 +0%) Blue Flame
3.5
7/2(+0%)
(1) Blue Flame 7/2, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 10/1) 8 days ago. Tumbled down the weights and offered more at Kempton last week; one to consider.
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3rd (5) (33/1 -32%) Laura's Breeze
33
33/1(-32%)
(5) Laura's Breeze 33/1, Visored for 1st time, fifth of 7 in handicap at Catterick (6f, soft, 10/1) 12 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Headgear left off today; consistent rather than progressive; switch to AW could help.
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4th (7) (17/2 +39%) Fayasel
8.5
17/2(+39%)
(7) Fayasel 17/2, 11/2, respectable 4 lengths fifth of 12 to Monaadhil in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Enters calculations. On a winning mark and has run well over C&D in the past; no match for Monaadhil latest.
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5th (2) (9/2 +10%) Monaadhil
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(2) Monaadhil 9/2, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (9/4) 14 days ago, nearest finish. Expected to be bang there. Four-time C&D winner; met trouble here last time and still looked in top form; respected.
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6th (8) (11/1 +8%) Doves Of Peace
11
11/1(+8%)
(8) Doves Of Peace 11/1, Creditable third of 10 in handicap (11/2) at this course (8f) 21 days ago. Can give a good account. Placed in 3 of his 4 handicaps; up 2lb for latest 3rd here (1m); should remain competitive.
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7th (3) (4/1 +60%) Hezahunk
4
4/1(+60%)
(3) Hezahunk 4/1, Creditable sixth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 7/1) 29 days ago, doing too much too soon. Respected. Nine-race maiden but recent 7f AW runs bring him into the reckoning.
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8th (6) (17/2 -31%) Rhythmic Acclaim
8.5
17/2(-31%)
(6) Rhythmic Acclaim 17/2, Creditable third of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft, 9/4) 15 days ago. Not taken lightly. 11-race maiden but she has shown promise, including here; should give her running again.
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9th (9) (33/1 -50%) Little Man
33
33/1(-50%)
(9) Little Man 33/1, Blinkered for 1st time, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 16/1) 38 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Ran a bit better in blinkers last time (6f, Tapeta); further progress required to win this.
10
10th (10) (100/1 -150%) Tammany Hall
100
100/1(-150%)
(10) Tammany Hall 100/1, One win from 37 Flat runs. Thirty two runs since last win in 2020. Sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, 66/1) 5 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Easy to look elsewhere. Patchy record for current yard and Saturday's sixth here (6f) didn't really hint at a win.
LTO Selection:
18:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
MONAADHIL was a winner over C&D two starts ago. Sent off favourite here a week later, Ruth Carr's charge kept on well for fifth having settled too far off the pace. His current mark would appear to be well within range and, given a more prominent ride, he could regain the winning thread. Blue Flame showed more upon the fitting of first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Kempton and must enter calculations along with Thomas Equinas.
MONAADHIL shaped as if still in good form under a penalty when not seen to best effect here 2 weeks ago and remains of interest going for a fifth C&D win. Hezahunk and Rhythmic Acclaim head the dangers.
(9) Goose Rock 9/2, Latest win at Lingfield (9f, good to soft) in July. 28/1, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 5 days ago, faring best of those held up. No forlorn hope.
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2nd (7) (13/2 +28%) Meadram
6.5
13/2(+28%)
(7) Meadram 13/2, Dual AW winner (at 9.5f) who was never on terms when eighth of 11 in handicap at Brighton (10f, heavy) 17 days ago. However, that was his first start for 10 months and possible he'll be sharper here. Not discounted.
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3rd (6) (15/2 +25%) Magnanimous Mehmus
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(6) Magnanimous Mehmus 15/2, Maiden who made the frame in trio of 7f handicaps in Ireland during the spring. However, not built on that since, below best on yard debut when seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 17 days ago. Step up in trip needs to have positive effect.
8
4th (8) (8/1 -45%) Hildegard
8
8/1(-45%)
(8) Hildegard 8/1, Fair maiden who is proving consistent and shaped better than the distance beaten suggests under an aggressive ride when fifth at Kempton (11f) last month (lost 3 places final 50 yds). Worth considering dropped back in trip.
4
5th (4) (17/2 -42%) Lost In Time
8.5
17/2(-42%)
(4) Lost In Time 17/2, Ended losing run at Yarmouth (10.1f) in July. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Epsom (10.1f, good to firm, 6/1) 21 days ago, headway 1f out and keeping on. Fancied to give another good account for all he's an infrequent winner.
1
6th (1) (11/2 +15%) Eton College
5.5
11/2(+15%)
(1) Eton College 11/2, Typically saw his race out well as he doubled his tally for the year at Ffos Las (1m, soft) in August. Never threatened from the rear when tenth of 14 in handicap at Bath (1m) on Monday but no forlorn hope back up in trip.
5
7th (5) (33/1 -65%) Come On John
33
33/1(-65%)
(5) Come On John 33/1, Landed back-to-back handicaps at Wolverhampton/Brighton in May but recent efforts not so inspiring, last of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good) 39 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on now.
2
8th (2) (12/1 -50%) Nonsuch Lad
12
12/1(-50%)
(2) Nonsuch Lad 12/1, Ran creditably in refitted cheekpieces (left off here) when fourth at Leicester (10f) on penultimate start but struggled to land a blow up in class when eighth in class 2 handicap at Nottingham subsequently. This more suitable back on AW.
10
9th (10) (12/1 -85%) Corporate Raider
12
12/1(-85%)
(10) Corporate Raider 12/1, Winner at Yarmouth (10.1f) in June. 10/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Epsom (12f, good to firm) 21 days ago, no extra final 1f. Ease back in trip a likely plus on that evidence and good showing anticipated.
3
10th (3) (7/2 +75%) Wilkie
3.5
7/2(+75%)
(3) Wilkie 7/2, Fairly useful handicapper at best (stays 11f) but soundly beaten in handful of starts on turf/AW so far this year and whilst his mark is tumbling only market support would make him of interest. Down in trip.
12
11th (12) (125/1 -89%) Opportunity Knocks
125
125/1(-89%)
(12) Opportunity Knocks 125/1, 40/1 and visored for 1st time, again showed little when eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (1m) 21 days ago. Others preferred back up in trip.
11
12th (11) (40/1 -60%) Two Plus Two
40
40/1(-60%)
(11) Two Plus Two 40/1, Remains a maiden after 9 starts and whilst he did at least return to form when creditable fifth of 11 in a C&D handicap 2 weeks ago, more needed if he's to open his account here.
LTO Selection:
18:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
LOST IN TIME has been running to a consistent level on the turf recently and, though he remains winless on the all-weather, the son of Dubawi has often gone well in defeat. If he can negotiate a relatively wide draw breaking from stall eight, then Dean Ivory's charge might be able to cash in against some out-of-form rivals. The unexposed Hildegard is a half-sister to C&D winner Cavalluccio and might have more to offer on this surface. Eton College is also noted.
HILDEGARD remains a maiden but she's a consistent type and shaped better than the bare result under an aggressive ride when fifth at Kempton (11f) 17 days ago. She could just be worth chancing dropped back in trip, with Lost in Time, Corporate Raider and Eton College heading up the dangers.
(6) Moogie 14/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Newcastle in May. Last of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, good to firm, 11/1) 62 days ago, missing break. Launched career with Newcastle novice win in May but disappointing three times since.
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2nd (10) (33/1 +0%) Ellexis
33
33/1(+0%)
(10) Ellexis 33/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 40/1) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Must improve. Nearer last than first this year; needs to be transformed by big step up in distance.
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3rd (13) (6/1 +33%) Midsummer Dance
6
6/1(+33%)
(13) Midsummer Dance 6/1, Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 6/1) 29 days ago. In the frame all three runs for this yard and has each-way claims again.
3
4th (3) (11/2 +54%) Mogwai
5.5
11/2(+54%)
(3) Mogwai 11/2, 5/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Regularly makes frame but still seeking first win, only fourth of six at Brighton latest.
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5th (9) (18/1 +28%) Evening Story
18
18/1(+28%)
(9) Evening Story 18/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Pontefract in August. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 7/2) 29 days ago. Up in trip. Disappointing when favourite at Kempton last time and now moves up in trip (bred to stay).
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6th (1) (13/2 -95%) Valkyrian
6.5
13/2(-95%)
(1) Valkyrian 13/2, 12/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Leicester (8.2f, good to soft) 10 days ago, suited by way race developed. Carries penalty. Back up in trip. Has good chance on form. Won going away by 3l at Leicester ten days ago; leading contender under 6lb penalty.
5
7th (5) (15/2 +46%) Rosa Chinensis
7.5
15/2(+46%)
(5) Rosa Chinensis 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 51 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Bred to be useful; met trouble on handicap debut here latest; may still have more to offer.
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8th (8) (17/2 -89%) Lethal Touch
8.5
17/2(-89%)
(8) Lethal Touch 17/2, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Epsom (10.1f, good to firm, 15/8) 21 days ago, driven out. Enters calculations. On a hat-trick after Epsom wins in August and September; big chance.
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9th (7) (11/1 +8%) Gold As Glass
11
11/1(+8%)
(7) Gold As Glass 11/1, 12/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Blinkers on 1st time. Underwhelming in the main since winning debut last autumn; change of headgear today.
2
10th (2) (6/1 +8%) Measured Moments
6
6/1(+8%)
(2) Measured Moments 6/1, Latest win at Leicester in July. 3/1, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, soft) 17 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Merits consideration. Tough 4yo; best work late on when second over 1m at Thirsk; returning to 1m2f should suit.
4
11th (4) (7/1 +42%) Hey Lyla
7
7/1(+42%)
(4) Hey Lyla 7/1, 28/1, good seventh of 12 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Up in trip. Put a poor run behind her last time; shapes as if she'll stay this longer trip; possible.
11
12th (11) (33/1 -313%) Mountain Flower
33
33/1(-313%)
(11) Mountain Flower 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 10 in novice (80/1) at Kempton (8f) 13 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Unexposed 3yo; not hard to envisage an improved showing on today's handicap debut.
LTO Selection:
19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Lethal Touch arrives in fine fettle having notched up a brace of victories at Epsom recently, but a chance is taken on MOOGIE. James Fanshawe's filly has struggled on both of her handicap starts, but she's been given a short break since her latest Newmarket effort. Eased 4lb in the ratings for that run, the daughter of Mastercraftsman is bred to be far better than her current mark and might improve for the return to an artificial surface. Mountain Flower heads the remainder.
VALKYRIAN ran out an impressive winner at Leicester 10 days ago so has obvious claims under a penalty if in similar form. Measured Moments is having an excellent season so must be respected, with hat-trick seeking Lethal Touch another to consider.
(6) Selina's Star 5/1, Maiden who showed improved form equipped with first-time blinkers when good second of 9 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 21 days ago, ridden early in straight and keeping on. Expected to be bang there. Often placed and last month's C&D second was a career best; in the mix with a repeat.
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2nd (9) (6/1 +50%) Katar
6
6/1(+50%)
(9) Katar 6/1, 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, possibly did too much on the front end when sixth of 10 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Remains a maiden but no forlorn hope if ridden with a little more restraint here. Exposed maiden; prominent racer; down in weights but others appeal more for win purposes.
4
3rd (4) (11/2 +0%) Ben Dikduk
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(4) Ben Dikduk 11/2, Maiden following 8 starts who arrives having run his best race for present yard when fourth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 5 weeks ago, nearest finish despite meeting trouble. Eased 1 lb ahead of this. Late headway into fourth on most recent outing; has something to build on now.
2
4th (2) (11/4 +8%) Agostino
2.75
11/4(+8%)
(2) Agostino 11/4, Creditable second of 11 in handicap (5/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 9 days ago, keeping on final 1f. Worth considering back down in grade now he's back in form. Exposed maiden but runner-up in 4 of 7 AW starts, including the last twice; in the mix.
12
5th (12) (28/1 +44%) Dresden Green
28
28/1(+44%)
(12) Dresden Green 28/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 66/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Something to find on form. Habitual slow starter; 16-race maiden; quiet the last twice and remains opposable.
7
6th (7) (18/1 -13%) Tarbet
18
18/1(-13%)
(7) Tarbet 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 12/1) 62 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Others more persuasive. Unexposed filly; no real threat on handicap debut but the return to 6f can help.
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7th (5) (10/1 +29%) Bernard Spierpoint
10
10/1(+29%)
(5) Bernard Spierpoint 10/1, 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Latest win at Yarmouth in June. Last of 8 in handicap back at that venue (5.2f, good to soft, 5/1) 16 days ago. Bounce back certainly not ruled out. Three wins at 0-50 level this year; good effort on penultimate start; lots of C&D form.
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8th (3) (10/1 +0%) Moonlight Dreamer
10
10/1(+0%)
(3) Moonlight Dreamer 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Bath (5f, firm, 20/1) 29 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time but he may need further assistance from the assessor before becoming of interest. Not progressed in two handicap runs; new cheekpieces need to give him a lift.
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9th (11) (12/1 +14%) Starjik
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(11) Starjik 12/1, C&D winner who dispelled a lesser effort back from 8 weeks off when second in a C&D handicap in August. However, proved disappointing when last of 9 back here 3 weeks ago, ridden over 2f out and fading. C&D winner; two good runs and two poor runs for current stable; there are risks involved.
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10th (8) (9/1 -13%) Poweredbylove
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(8) Poweredbylove 9/1, Opened her account on return in a C&D maiden in April. Struggled first 3 starts in handicaps but back on track equipped with a first-time visor when 2 lengths fifth of 10 at Kempton (6f) 5 weeks ago. Needs to prove she can build on that here. C&D winner on her return in April; no progress in handicaps since; others look safer.
LTO Selection:
19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Bernard Spierpoint has won four races on the all-weather and could go well here, though he would need a career best off his current mark and may have to settle for a place. Agostino remains a maiden after 14 races but has come home second in his last two and will be looking to go one better, but PHOENIX GLOW is still preferred. Second to Brian The Snail at Bath last month, he will be attacking fast and late and gets on well with jockey George Bass.
SELINA'S STAR remains a maiden but she got firmly back on track equipped with first-time blinkers when runner-up in a C&D handicap 21 days ago and she could be the answer provided the headgear has the desired effect once more. Agostino and Phoenix Glow are others fancied to be in the mix.
(5) Lunar Shadow 10/3, Scored twice over hurdles last year and continued good work on the Flat this term, adding to her tally at Bath (13f) in August. Respectable fourth over hurdles latest and present mark doesn't look beyond her returned to AW. Two Flat wins this year (including on Polytrack) and she's firmly in calculations.
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2nd (3) (5/1 +9%) Spit Spot
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5/1(+9%)
(3) Spit Spot 5/1, C&D winner who doubled career tally over extended 13f here in May. Matched as opposed to building on that in handful of starts since, only sixth of 7 in a C&D handicap 2 weeks ago. Didn't shine over C&D a fortnight ago but good record here otherwise; could bounce back.
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3rd (1) (17/2 -21%) Smart Champion
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17/2(-21%)
(1) Smart Champion 17/2, Dual winner on turf/AW at 2m during second half of last year. Fallen to a potentially lenient mark but hasn't been threatening since returning from a break in recent months, fourth of 7 in a C&D amateur riders' handicap 14 days ago. 8yo who has regressed, but he ran okay over C&D last time and might not be far away.
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4th (6) (3/1 +25%) Spring Glow
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(6) Spring Glow 3/1, Losing run is mounting up but she turned in best effort of the season when third at Southwell (12f) 3 weeks ago, coming from much further back than front 2. Not disgraced at Lingfield since and whilst she still needs to prove her stamina for this trip, she's lurking on a handy mark. On 15-race losing run but has performed pretty well the last twice; could be thereabouts.
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5th (2) (3/1 +45%) Golden Keeper
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3/1(+45%)
(2) Golden Keeper 3/1, Latest win at Southwell (12f) in May. 9/2, fourth of 5 in handicap at Beverley (16.2f, soft) 39 days ago, very slowly away and weakening approaching final 1f. Pick of his form gives him claims. Hasn't shone on turf the last twice but this return to AW may be a plus; not ruled out.
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6th (7) (33/1 -65%) Prince Abu
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33/1(-65%)
(7) Prince Abu 33/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good, 50/1) 69 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Return to AW needs to have positive effect stepping back up markedly in trip. Fair fourth off 5lb higher over C&D in June but has struggled on his last three starts.
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7th (4) (15/2 -50%) Haven Lady
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(4) Haven Lady 15/2, 4-time winner during 2022 who finished placed on 5 of first 6 starts earlier this year. Stepped up on first start for 4 months when fifth of 10 in handicap at Redcar (14f) 16 days ago and better showing anticipated returned to AW. The return to AW could be a firm positive and she's on a competitive mark; possible player.
LTO Selection:
20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 14f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Spit Spot is the only C&D winner here and is hard to discount having won here in May off 1lb higher, though she hasn't been at her best lately and others are preferred. LUNAR SHADOW was last seen finishing fourth over hurdles, but won at Bath in August on the Flat and a repeat of that off 3lb higher may be good enough. Spring Glow can follow them home under Marco Ghiani.
A cosy winner on her penultimate start, LUNAR SHADOW again ran well over hurdles 4 weeks ago. Appealing as still being on a workable mark in this sphere, she can make a bold bid, with Haven Lady and Golden Keeper heading up the dangers. Spring Glow needs to conclusively prove her stamina for the trip but is also lurking on a handy mark.
(5) Tradesman 6/1, Unreliable type. Course winner. Winner here in August. Sixth of 7 in handicap (11/8) at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 34 days ago. Won by 5l here on his penultimate run and is a big player if he can recapture that form.
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2nd (8) (15/8 +46%) Team Endeavour
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15/8(+46%)
(8) Team Endeavour 15/8, Winner at Wetherby in June. Visored for 1st time, good second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW, 4/1) 19 days ago, no match for winner. Enters calculations. Has reached the frame on Polytrack in his last four runs and he should go well again.
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3rd (1) (9/2 -125%) Socially Shady
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9/2(-125%)
(1) Socially Shady 9/2, Unreliable sort. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (150/1) at Kempton (11f) 13 days ago, needing stiffer test. Significantly back up in trip. Blinkers back on. Blinkers return and he looks interesting on this big step back up in trip.
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4th (7) (15/2 -50%) Trusty Scout
7.5
15/2(-50%)
(7) Trusty Scout 15/2, Creditable third of 14 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 9/2) 13 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Has to be taken seriously. Placed on Polytrack in last two runs and has claims if he's unfazed by this new trip.
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5th (6) (5/1 +58%) Footsy
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5/1(+58%)
(6) Footsy 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, firm) 29 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Still lightly raced but he needs improvement on this step up to 2m; cheekpieces removed.
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6th (3) (11/1 -10%) Got Bright
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11/1(-10%)
(3) Got Bright 11/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 15/2, bit below form fourth of 10 in handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, good to soft). Off 154 days. Both his wins came in France in 2021 and he was well held last time; others preferred.
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7th (2) (33/1 -267%) Flying Standard
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33/1(-267%)
(2) Flying Standard 33/1, Course winner. Twice a winner last season for Chris Wall. Disappointed over hurdles for current yard but respected back in this sphere. Has struggled over hurdles this year but he needs checking in market back on the Flat.
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8th (10) (25/1 +38%) Expert Bear
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25/1(+38%)
(10) Expert Bear 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (13.3f) 33 days ago. Up in trip. Still early days but she needs a transformation on this step up to 2m.
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|U| (9) (18/1 +45%) Toutatis
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18/1(+45%)
(9) Toutatis 18/1, Unreliable sort. Last of 6 in handicap (12/1) at Musselburgh (16f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Went close at Ayr in August but he's been disappointing in last two runs and is now 0-25.
LTO Selection:
20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
In a wide-open contest it may pay to side with TRADESMAN, an impressive winner here over shorter in August but seemingly out of sorts when sixth at Wolverhampton the following month. He can hopefully bounce back to form here after a month off. Socially Shady drops in class and won a similar race off this mark at Lingfield last November, while Team Endeavour, a solid runner-up last time out, is another to take seriously.
TRUSTY SCOUT is more than capable of winning off this mark if things drop right for him so gets the nod over Team Endeavour and Flying Standard.
It might be worth siding with SOCIALLY SHADY, who is back on his last winning mark and looks interesting on this return to 2m.
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