Chelmsford-City Races & Results Tomform Saturday 12th October 2024
There were 50 Races on Saturday 12th October 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at York, 7 races at Chepstow, 6 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Hexham, 7 races at Naas, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 12th October 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(2) Antonin Dvorak 5/4, Promising sort who built on debut form when taking 7-runner maiden (11/8) at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Likely more to come yet. Both starts at Musselburgh; made all for comfortable win latest; major contender.
1
2nd (1) (5/4 +50%) Gilet
1.25
5/4(+50%)
(1) Gilet 5/4, Off the mark at Lingfield (6f) last month and improved on that form when very good second of 14 in nursery at Newbury (7f, good to soft, 18/1) 22 days ago. Likely contender. Took well to cheekpieces last month and warrants respect in the retained headgear.
6
3rd (6) (11/2 +31%) Master Technician
5.5
11/2(+31%)
(6) Master Technician 11/2, Posted fair form in both starts thus far, latest when second of 10 in maiden at Bath (8f, good, 9/2) 28 days ago. Should go well again. Close second at Bath on latest turf outing; possibilities provided he takes to AW.
11
4th (11) (66/1 -560%) Oasis Sunrise
66
66/1(-560%)
(11) Oasis Sunrise 66/1, Fair filly. 15/2, last of 5 in nursery at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 21 days ago. Back down in trip. Claims on best form. Five-race maiden who has mixed RPRs; not a solid option.
10
5th (10) (150/1 -50%) Appleblossomwhite
150
150/1(-50%)
(10) Appleblossomwhite 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Tenth of 13 in novice at this C&D (100/1) on debut 14 days ago. Up against it. Always behind in C&D event two weeks ago.
8
6th (8) (150/1 -50%) Currahee
150
150/1(-50%)
(8) Currahee 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in novice (40/1) at this C&D on debut 14 days ago. Work to do. Down the field in C&D contest two weeks ago; others preferred.
7
7th (7) (22/1 +56%) Rock Master
22
22/1(+56%)
(7) Rock Master 22/1, Once-raced maiden. 20/1, seventh of 11 in novice at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) on debut 80 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Improvement required. Absent since modest effort over 5f in July; may do better upped in trip.
9
8th (9) (125/1 -89%) Squires Treaty
125
125/1(-89%)
(9) Squires Treaty 125/1, Foaled February 13. 2,000 gns 2-y-o, Shaman gelding. Dam maiden (stayed 6f), half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Skardu. 2,000gns 2yo; by Shaman; stable is 1-12 with 2yos this year.
3
9th (3) (80/1 -60%) Analogical
80
80/1(-60%)
(3) Analogical 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in novice at Redcar (7f, good to soft, 100/1) on debut 7 days ago. Likely a longer-term prospect. Modest seventh at Redcar last Saturday; one for handicaps later on.
12
10th (12) (22/1 -389%) Welsh Fizz
22
22/1(-389%)
(12) Welsh Fizz 22/1, Foaled March 15. Cable Bay filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7.4f winner Great Havana. Dam 1m/8.5f winner. Interesting newcomer. Cable Bay half-sister to a 2yo winner; respected yard; the pick of the newcomers.
4
11th (4) (40/1 -21%) Aurelius Maximus
40
40/1(-21%)
(4) Aurelius Maximus 40/1, Foaled March 24. €42,000 yearling, Circus Maximus gelding. Closely related to 1¼m winner Unavoidable. Market check advised on debut. 42,000euros yearling; yard won this race last year, albeit with an experienced horse.
5
12th (5) (80/1 -100%) Dovey Moon
80
80/1(-100%)
(5) Dovey Moon 80/1, Foaled March 24. Massaat gelding. Half-brother to 7f/1m winner Rusalka and winner up to 6f Blue Moonrise. Massaat half-brother to two winners; probably best watched on debut.
16:10 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Runner-up on his debut in August, ANTONIN DVORAK made no mistake when going one place better at the expense of a subsequent winner over 7f at Musselburgh last month. With further improvement forecast, he gets the vote to land the spoils for the in-form Karl Burke team. Master Technician was a fine second over a mile at Bath recently and he can emerge as the main danger to the selection, while Gilet has been running consistently well of late and shouldn't be underestimated.
This can go to ANTONIN DVORAK, who was an emphatic winner at Musselburgh last month and remains with potential. Gilet and Master Technician look the likeliest dangers.
As regards the runners who already have AW form, GILET holds particularly strong claims. Antonin Dvorak is second choice.
(9) Nubough 66/1, Course winner. 16/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 22 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Infrequent winner who has a question mark over current form.
8
3rd (8) (15/2 -7%) Dumfries
7.5
15/2(-7%)
(8) Dumfries 15/2, Been cut plenty of slack by the assessor and ran well, in first-time blinkers, when third of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 12 days ago. Claims if building on that. 0-11 for current stable but ran encouragingly with blinkers fitted last time.
1
4th (1) (11/10 +41%) Twitch
1.1
11/10(+41%)
(1) Twitch 11/10, Off the mark for current yard when taking C&D handicap last month and improved on that when taking 12-runner handicap here (7f) 14 days ago. Just 2 lb higher now and looks the one to beat. Has form figures of 211 (all over C&D) since switched to Polytrack; respected.
6
5th (6) (9/2 +40%) Drafted
4.5
9/2(+40%)
(6) Drafted 9/2, Eighth of 9 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good, 5/1) 11 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Last AW attempt resulted in a win off 7lb higher two years ago; interesting.
7
6th (7) (8/1 +33%) Alexander James
8
8/1(+33%)
(7) Alexander James 8/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. 9/1, last of 6 in claimer at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 33 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Others more persuasive. Now 0-19 for present yard but has a fighting chance off current mark.
10
7th (10) (33/1 -32%) Nemorum
33
33/1(-32%)
(10) Nemorum 33/1, C&D winner. One win from 25 Flat runs. Eighth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at this C&D 23 days ago. Makes limited appeal. C&D win last October; possibly needed the run on belated reappearance.
2
8th (2) (33/1 -32%) Big Narstie
33
33/1(-32%)
(2) Big Narstie 33/1, Quirky sort. 3 wins from 13 runs this year. 28/1, last of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 16 days ago, slowly away. Others more appealing. Three AW wins early this year; couple of poor runs since returning from break.
11
9th (11) (40/1 0%) Arlo's Sunshine
40
40/1(0%)
(11) Arlo's Sunshine 40/1, Twenty three runs since last win in 2023. 40/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good to soft) 40 days ago. First run for yard after leaving John E. Long. 1 lb out of the weights. Likely best watched. On a long losing sequence and recent form isn't convincing; new yard.
3
10th (3) (150/1 -355%) Glen Esk
150
150/1(-355%)
(3) Glen Esk 150/1, Failed to beat a rival home in both starts since returning from a long absence. Has failed to beat a rival in both starts since returning from long absence.
16:45 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Habitual prominent-racer TWITCH is well drawn to attack here and he gets the tentative vote in what looks a trappy affair. He showed a likeable attitude when scoring gamely to bring up a C&D double last month and, nudged up 2lb, a bold bid for the hat-trick is expected. Lady Wingalong found only one rival too good over 7f at Wolverhampton recently and a 1lb rise doesn't discount another prominent showing, while the application of blinkers (retained) produced a better display from Dumfries over that same track and trip last month and he is also respected.
TWITCH showed a good attitude when landing his second consecutive C&D victory a fortnight ago and remains fairly treated. He can complete the hat-trick. Lady Wingalong and Dumfries are feared most.
Having taken so well to this surface, TWITCH may complete a C&D hat-trick. Lady Wingalong is second choice.
(10) My Margie 4/1, Latest win at Southwell in April. 22/1, below form when eighth of 16 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 44 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Has struggled on turf lately but her two wins came around 1m on AW.
2
2nd (2) (16/5 -7%) Baraq
3.2
16/5(-7%)
(2) Baraq 16/5, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Improved again when winning 12-runner handicap (7/2) at Newcastle (8f) 8 days ago, deserving extra credit for hanging on after a rather inefficient effort. 4 lb higher and has a big shout of completing the hat-trick. Improved for switch to front-running, winning twice over 1m; can complete quick hat-trick.
3
3rd (3) (18/5 +40%) Red Hat Eagle
3.6
18/5(+40%)
(3) Red Hat Eagle 18/5, C&D winner in July. Ran well when fifth of 14 in handicap (16/1) at Ayr (8f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago, caught further back than ideal. Looks competitive on form. C&D winner whose latest Ayr fifth was creditable; each-way claims.
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4th (9) (14/1 -155%) Charming Whisper
14
14/1(-155%)
(9) Charming Whisper 14/1, Dual 1m winner on turf in June. Ran creditably on form but couldn't justify substantial support when fifth of 8 in handicap (6/4) at Newmarket (9f, good) 3 week ago. Enters calculations on first all-weather start since his debut. Dual 1m winner this year and arrives in reasonable form; thereabouts.
5
5th (5) (9/1 -50%) Hosanna Power
9
9/1(-50%)
(5) Hosanna Power 9/1, Winner at Newbury in May. 9/1, ended up running poorly after 11 weeks off when sixth of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good to soft) 16 days ago, lit up briefly by loose horse early on. Down in trip and is now just 1 lb above last winning mark. Excuses for last two defeats and travels like one who could prove effective back at 1m.
4
6th (4) (16/1 -14%) Great Blasket
16
16/1(-14%)
(4) Great Blasket 16/1, 4 wins from 15 runs this year. Found his run of form that has lasted all year finally coming to a halt when last of 8 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good to firm, 9/1) 25 days ago, missing break. Can bounce back. Four 1m wins this year, including AW; ran poorly over 1m2f latest but 1m more suitable.
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7th (8) (12/1 -60%) Eagle Day
12
12/1(-60%)
(8) Eagle Day 12/1, C&D winner in July. Confirmed return to form back on all-weather when second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 7/2) 33 days ago, leading briefly final 100 yds. Should go well again. Second at Wolverhampton latest but he's 5lb above the mark he won off over C&D in July.
13
8th (13) (17/2 +29%) Berkshire Nugget
8.5
17/2(+29%)
(13) Berkshire Nugget 17/2, Winner at Brighton in August. 11/1, wasn't in the same form when well-beaten eighth of 11 in handicap at Chester (7f, heavy) 29 days ago, possibly unsuited by conditions. Bounce back needed. Landed odds in weak 7f turf maiden in August; possibly unsuited by heavy ground since.
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9th (7) (22/1 -120%) He's A Gentleman
22
22/1(-120%)
(7) He's A Gentleman 22/1, Latest win at Ayr in July. 20/1, wasted no time getting back to form when second of 11 in handicap at Chester (10.3f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Back down in trip. Won at Ayr in July; beaten 8l hen below-par second over 1m2f latest but 1m more suitable.
1
10th (1) (18/1 -29%) Dutch Decoy
18
18/1(-29%)
(1) Dutch Decoy 18/1, Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 50/1, ran poorly after 6 weeks off when twenty-ninth of 31 in Cambridgeshire at Newmarket (9f, good to soft) 2 weeks ago. Goes without saying that this is significantly easier, and mark continues to slide. Drops in grade here but he'll need things to go his way from stall 13.
11
11th (11) (14/1 -100%) King Of Charm
14
14/1(-100%)
(11) King Of Charm 14/1, Latest win at Sandown in August. Ran creditably from 4 lb higher when third of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Newmarket (7f, good) 3 weeks ago, running on. Solid each-way claims provided this is well run. 1m Sandown win in August and third over 7f at Newmarket since; return to 1m ideal; claims.
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12th (6) (200/1 -400%) Sceptic
200
200/1(-400%)
(6) Sceptic 200/1, 200/1, showed nothing on first outing since leaving Ian Williams after 7 months off when last of 8 in handicap at Haydock (8.2f, heavy) 2 weeks ago. Remote last of eight on recent yard debut and can only watch after that.
12
13th (12) (80/1 -142%) The Hun
80
80/1(-142%)
(12) The Hun 80/1, First run since leaving K. R. Burke (for 24,000 gns) when tailed-off seventh of 9 in maiden at Windsor (10f, good to firm, 16/1) back in July. Visor on 1st time. Tough to assess at present. Runner-up four times for Karl Burke but well held on yard debut in July; visor goes on.
17:20 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
BARAQ impressed when bringing up the double over this trip at Newcastle earlier in the month, setting strong fractions before coming clear of his rivals in the closing stages. Racing off a 4lb higher mark, the suspicion is that this progressive son of Frankel can rate higher still. Dutch Decoy doubtless has the ability to play a hand in a race of this nature and, after being outclassed in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket recently, he merits respect with his sights lowered on the comeback trail. Eagle Day is another to consider in what looks a competitive affair.
The hat-trick beckons for BARAQ, who deserves extra credit for hanging on after a rather inefficient effort at Newcastle last week and Sir Mark Prescott's colt can defy a 4 lb higher mark at the chief expense of Red Hat Eagle, who was a C&D winner back in the summer and came from a bit further back than ideal when a creditable fifth at Ayr 3 weeks ago. Eagle Day and Charming Whisper are another couple to consider, too.
Sir Mark Prescott's BARAQ (nap) has been a different proposition since being allowed to stride on and can complete a quick hat-trick.
(9) Cloud Free 6/1, Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 5/1) 22 days ago. Not taken lightly. Did better last time (1m, Polytrack) and that gave something to build on down another 2lb.
15
2nd (15) (3/1 +50%) Bold Suitor
3
3/1(+50%)
(15) Bold Suitor 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. 3/1, second of 12 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Enters calculations. Better positioned tonight for one happiest on the sharp end; looks set to go well again.
5
3rd (5) (11/2 +45%) Absolutely Buzzing
5.5
11/2(+45%)
(5) Absolutely Buzzing 11/2, Lightly-raced winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 13-runner handicap (50/1) at this C&D 58 days ago, well positioned. Remains unexposed. 50-1 winner over C&D in August; lightly raced and a 6lb rise may be within range.
10
4th (10) (4/1 +43%) Havana Smoke
4
4/1(+43%)
(10) Havana Smoke 4/1, 11/2, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 16 days ago, not ideally placed. Respected. Said to have hung left throughout the past twice and has to prove he wants to do it.
13
5th (13) (125/1 -400%) Saved Lizzie
125
125/1(-400%)
(13) Saved Lizzie 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Fifth of 12 in maiden at this course (7f, 80/1) 9 days ago, finishing with running left. Makes handicap debut. Poor in two bumpers, four runs over hurdles and three on the Flat; little to recommend her.
14
6th (14) (7/1 +0%) Fariha
7
7/1(+0%)
(14) Fariha 7/1, 11/2 and hooded for 1st time, creditable third of 13 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 47 days ago, finishing well. Makes polytrack debut. Settled better in the hood last time; claims if things fall better now upped from 7f.
1
7th (1) (16/1 -60%) Thoughtful Gift
16
16/1(-60%)
(1) Thoughtful Gift 16/1, 4 wins from 13 runs this year. Latest win at Lingfield in September. Seventh of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 21 days ago. Should get a good pace to chase but needs to prove her career-high mark is within range.
11
8th (11) (8/1 +20%) Monks Mead
8
8/1(+20%)
(11) Monks Mead 8/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 12 in handicap (11/2) at Windsor (8.1f, good) 26 days ago, slowly away. Consistent season on turf without winning; ordinary latest effort, however.
6
9th (6) (25/1 -25%) Thomas Equinas
25
25/1(-25%)
(6) Thomas Equinas 25/1, 4-time course winner. 28/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Won four round here last season but has struggled during a light campaign this year.
2
10th (2) (20/1 +0%) Golden Delite
20
20/1(+0%)
(2) Golden Delite 20/1, Last of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, good, 33/1). Off 132 days. Significantly down in trip. Can pull hard but whether he has the toe for an easy 1m is the question; watch the market.
8
11th (8) (11/1 +8%) Centurion Dream
11
11/1(+8%)
(8) Centurion Dream 11/1, Fourth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 9/2) 31 days ago. Risky proposition at present. The handicapper's proving quick to relent but he has it all to prove now.
3
12th (3) (50/1 -52%) Platinum Jubilee
50
50/1(-52%)
(3) Platinum Jubilee 50/1, Course winner. 33/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 22 days ago. Struggled for this yard and the removal of the usual tongue-tie didn't help last time.
17:50 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
From a handy draw, the lightly-weighted BOLD SUITOR has a lot going for him in this company and, having fended off the persistent H Key Lails to edge a tight finish over track and trip on his penultimate start, the son of Brazen Beau can cement his authority off the same mark as when runner-up back here a fortnight ago. Thomas Equinas and fellow C&D winner Absolutely Buzzing also have solid chances.
H KEY LAILS pulled clear of the rest when just edged out over C&D last month and gets the vote up 3 lb. Last-time-out winners Absolutely Buzzing and Claxton Bay head the dangers.
Kaiya Fraser has been flying lately and H KEY LAILS is tipped to turn things round with Bold Suitor. Fariha is considered too.
(4) Regal Envoy 11/2, Latest win at Salisbury in June. 18/1, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 21 days ago. Often leads; should be well positioned from this draw back on AW; good shot.
5
2nd (5) (7/2 +13%) Chief Mankato
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(5) Chief Mankato 7/2, 3/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 58 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Tongue strap on first time. Fits and starts since winning 2yo debut but down weights and not ruled out on AW debut.
2
3rd (2) (10/1 -82%) Tan Rapido
10
10/1(-82%)
(2) Tan Rapido 10/1, 5f maiden winner. Bombed on Sandown handicap debut in April but a break since suggests something came to light. Retains potential and interesting to see what the betting makes of him. Won 5f Windsor maiden in July 2023 but disappointing in 2 runs this year; gelded since.
6
4th (6) (28/1 -367%) Mojomaker
28
28/1(-367%)
(6) Mojomaker 28/1, One win from 22 runs. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Off since finishing fourth of 12 at Sandown (5f, good) in September 2023. A watching brief is the percentage call unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. 1-22, over 5f on turf; didn't achieve much in 3 AW handicaps; much to prove after absence.
7
5th (7) (9/2 +25%) Princess Shabnam
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(7) Princess Shabnam 9/2, C&D winner but it's now 19 runs since last win in 2022. Last of 7 in handicap (14/1) at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Others more persuasive. C&D winner; losing run goes back to 2022 but she should make a go of it back on AW.
9
6th (9) (7/4 +75%) Dark Side Thunder
1.75
7/4(+75%)
(9) Dark Side Thunder 7/4, Seven wins from 27 Flat runs. Creditable third of 12 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, firm, 11/2) 24 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Just 2lb higher than latest two AW wins; still in form; having first run here.
3
7th (3) (28/1 -75%) Myconian
28
28/1(-75%)
(3) Myconian 28/1, 33/1 and visored for 1st time, last of 14 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Blinkers back on. Having a difficult year following Listed 2yo win in France; needs further weight off back.
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8th (8) (20/1 -25%) Kodiac Thriller
20
20/1(-25%)
(8) Kodiac Thriller 20/1, AW winner. Last of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good, 17/2) 21 days ago but was placed twice in 6f handicaps in August, including on AW. Has won on Polytrack but had ups and downs this year and latest effort was moderate.
18:20 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
From just 2lb above his last winning mark on turf, REGAL ENVOY appeals on these terms with little to fear from reverting to Polytrack. Brandon Wilkie pitching in with his 3lb claim is a further boost for the selection at the weights and he is taken to hold sway over all-weather debutant Chief Mankato and previous C&D winner Princess Shabnam, who is attractively-weighted as a result of a lengthy winless sequence.
It might be worth taking a chance on MANY A STAR bouncing back to form now dropping into a 0-80. Market confidence behind Tan Rapido would make him a possible threat back from a break. Dark Side Thunder was back on form at Yarmouth last time and also makes the shortlist.
Preference is for MANY A STAR who will appreciate the likely strong pace and is unexposed on Polytrack.
(2) Crimson Sand 16/1, C&D winner in February. 6/1, below-par fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) in April. Off since and got to be a chance he'll need this. C&D winner but best form for this yard over 5f and has been off since April.
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2nd (6) (11/8 +45%) Nemov
1.375
11/8(+45%)
(6) Nemov 11/8, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Kempton (6f, 7/2) 45 days ago, coming from last to first in the style of one who could have more to offer as an AW sprinter. Excellent efforts in both AW runs, over 6f at Kempton; up 9lb for win but one to follow.
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3rd (9) (33/1 -230%) Bowman
33
33/1(-230%)
(9) Bowman 33/1, Won at Catterick (7f) in April and mostly creditable efforts since, including second of 6 in claimer at Wolverhampton (6f) 33 days ago. In form and ran well in a 6f Wolverhampton claimer latest but this looks competitive.
7
4th (7) (28/1 -180%) Spring Bloom
28
28/1(-180%)
(7) Spring Bloom 28/1, Latest win at Newmarket in August. 9/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 21 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Two 6f Newmarket wins in August; remained in form; not persevered with on AW since 2022.
5
5th (5) (9/4 +25%) American Bay
2.25
9/4(+25%)
(5) American Bay 9/4, Fairly useful form. Shaped well in a 7f Newbury handicap prior to easily making all in a 6f Redcar novice last month. Unexposed as a sprinter. Player. Acts on Polytrack; hampered 4th on turf before emphatic 6f novice winner since; improve.
1
6th (1) (13/2 +13%) Jimmy Speaking
6.5
13/2(+13%)
(1) Jimmy Speaking 13/2, C&D winner on reappearance in April and followed up at Ascot 3 weeks later. 14/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Ascot (7f, good to soft) 36 days ago. C&D winner on reappearance; momentum checked of late but can be competitive back here.
4
7th (4) (6/1 0%) Balon D'or
6
6/1(0%)
(4) Balon D'or 6/1, Latest win at Chester in August. 13/2, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap back at Chester (5.5f, soft) 21 days ago, worst of draw. Has fared with the draw this time. In good form on turf but wasn't running to this sort of mark on AW earlier in the year.
3
8th (3) (16/1 -167%) Invincible Speed
16
16/1(-167%)
(3) Invincible Speed 16/1, Second Wolverhampton handicap win of the year when seeing off 5 rivals over 5f in July. Not in the same form when seventh of 9 at Lingfield (5f, AW) 28 days ago. Two handicap wins this year, at 6f/5f on Tapeta; effective on Polytrack; may do better yet.
8
9th (8) (18/1 +28%) Tsunami Spirit
18
18/1(+28%)
(8) Tsunami Spirit 18/1, First run since leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 17 days ago, fading after pulling too hard in front. The return to drop back to sprinting looks the right move. Two fair AW runs elsewhere this year; non-stayer at 7f latest; of more interest back at 6f.
18:50 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
NEMOV seemed to appreciate dropping back to 6f when he scored comfortably at Kempton at the back-end of August and, still unexposed in handicaps, the son of Blue Point should be progressive enough to cope with a 9lb higher mark based on that eye-catching effort. Fellow last-time-out winner American Bay is feared most on just his second start on a synthetic surface. Bowman and Spring Bloom are a couple of others to monitor in the betting market.
There was a lot to like about the way NEMOV went about things back sprinting at Kempton last time and he's selected to make light of a rise in the weights, perhaps at the main expense of fellow 3-y-os American Bay and Balon d'Or.
The most interesting runners are the up-and-coming 3yos American Bay and NEMOV and the latter gets a narrow vote.
(1) Lion Ring 2/1, In fine form last month, rattling off quick-fire hat-trick in 10-runner C&D handicap 2 weeks ago. However, very easy to back up in grade and could only finish ninth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 2 days ago. This less demanding at least back down in class. September hat-trick featured two wins here; form dipped at Southwell on Thursday.
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2nd (5) (6/1 -20%) Time Patrol
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(5) Time Patrol 6/1, Latest win at Bath in August. Creditable second of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 20/1) 19 days ago, just failing. Expected to be bang there from 1 lb higher mark. 0-10 on AW but finished well and nearly got up at Wolverhampton most recently.
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2nd (7) (11/1 -57%) Q Twenty Boy
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11/1(-57%)
(7) Q Twenty Boy 11/1, Three wins this year, with latest success at this course (5f) in August. Creditable display without being ideally placed when fifth in 10-runner C&D handicap 23 days ago and lines up here operating from last winning mark. Retains gusto aged nine; on last winning mark and has a fighting chance.
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4th (4) (9/2 -35%) Doves Of Peace
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9/2(-35%)
(4) Doves Of Peace 9/2, C&D winner. 11/2, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 7 days ago, suited by way race developed. Can make presence felt. Won at this course in August and Wolverhampton last Saturday; largely consistent.
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5th (3) (13/2 +59%) Rogue Thunder
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13/2(+59%)
(3) Rogue Thunder 13/2, Course winner but struggled since joining present yard, never involved when twelfth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 18 days ago. Mark continues to slide though and refitting of a hood/tongue tie could help. Worth a precautionary market check. Won here last November for previous yard; largely poor form for new stable.
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6th (2) (12/1 -85%) Due Date
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12/1(-85%)
(2) Due Date 12/1, C&D winner. 4 wins from 14 runs this year. Latest win at Southwell in August. Eighth of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 19 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Four AW wins this year, the most recent in August; regressed the last twice.
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7th (6) (5/1 -67%) Araifjan
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(6) Araifjan 5/1, 4-time C&D winner who ran his best race for some time when good second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 12/1) 12 days ago. Fallen to a handy mark and he's one to be interested in on the back of that. Four C&D wins; close second at Wolverhampton most recently; respected back here.
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8th (8) (33/1 -65%) Midnight Flame
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(8) Midnight Flame 33/1, Remains a maiden after 26 Flat runs. 18/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 10 days ago. Others more persuasive. Recent form lacks consistency; not the likeliest winner, with record 0-26.
19:20 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Having scored in good style over 6f at Wolverhampton last Saturday, DOVES OF PEACE appears primed to strike while the iron is hot. Joe Bradnam's 7lb claim can help him overcome a 4lb rise. Time Patrol rates the biggest danger off just 1lb higher than a head defeat over 6f at Wolverhampton last month, while Araifjan was also narrowly beaten last time and another bold bid can be expected.
TIME PATROL ran right up to his best when a strong finishing second at Wolverhampton 3 weeks ago and Tony Carroll's charge edges the vote to come out on top operating from a 1 lb higher mark. Araifjan and Doves of Peace are others fancied to play lead roles.
Off a very handy mark, ARAIFJAN could well record a fifth C&D win. Doves Of Peace and Time Patrol are respected.
(4) Papa Don't Preach 13/2, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 14/1, run best excused when eighth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (5f, soft) 10 days ago, hampered start and marooned in no-man's land in centre of the track for the first half of the race. Blinkers on 1st time. Needs to bounce back but mark is falling, blinkers go on and Joe Leavy is a good booking.
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2nd (1) (2/1 -175%) Marching Mac
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2/1(-175%)
(1) Marching Mac 2/1, Career best when easily winning 7-runner handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good to soft, 10/3) 4 days ago, going clear over 1f out. Unpenalised for recent wide-margin win so very much the one to beat. Wide-margin scorer on Tuesday and escapes penalty but not sure to be as good on AW as turf.
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3rd (6) (7/1 -40%) Colors Of Freedom
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7/1(-40%)
(6) Colors Of Freedom 7/1, Attracted support having slipped a long way in the weights for current connections and ended a 20-month losing run in 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 13/2) 19 days ago. 3 lb higher here and holds solid place claims. Ended losing run at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; should be in the thick of things again.
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4th (2) (9/4 +36%) Kento
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9/4(+36%)
(2) Kento 9/4, Wasn't in the same form as last time when sixth of 9 in handicap (5/2) at Windsor (5.1f, good) 26 days ago. Was runner-up on penultimate start over C&D in August so fancied to get back on track. Disappointing last time; possibilities on two placed runs before that, including over C&D.
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5th (3) (28/1 -75%) Man On A Mission
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28/1(-75%)
(3) Man On A Mission 28/1, 17/2, ran poorly back at 5f after 4 months off when last of 11 in handicap at this C&D 23 days ago. Bounce back required. AW specialist (six wins); might have needed latest run; good second over C&D in April.
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6th (5) (50/1 -52%) Sacred Melody
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50/1(-52%)
(5) Sacred Melody 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, ran no sort of race when last of 12 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Easy to look elsewhere. Wasn't beaten far on stable debut but ran badly at Beverley next time; hard to recommend.
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7th (7) (125/1 -150%) Belvoir Kitten
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125/1(-150%)
(7) Belvoir Kitten 125/1, 100/1, again showed little when eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 23 days ago. Very hard to make a case for. Unplaced all 14 starts and would be a surprise winner.
19:50 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
After a bloodless success over an extended 5f at Brighton on Tuesday, this represents a good opportunity for MARCHING MAC to follow up. Phil McEntee's charge scored by eight lengths on that occasion and, despite having a modest all-weather record, a 2lb rise appears lenient. Colors Of Freedom scored over 5f at Wolverhampton last month and she is feared most, while Kento is also of interest.
MARCHING MAC goes unpenalised for his recent wide-margin win at Brighton on Tuesday so, provided this doesn't come too soon, Phil McEntee's 3-y-o is strongly fancied to notch career success number 3. Second choice is Colors of Freedom, who ended a 20-month losing run at Wolverhampton last month, while Kento was runner-up over C&D on his penultimate outing and can leave a lesser effort behind back at this track.
If Marching Mac proves as good on AW as turf he should win, but instead a chance is taken on the blinkered PAPA DON'T PREACH.
(7) Measured Moments 5/1, Unreliable individual. 12/1, below-par fifth of 8 in handicap at Leicester (10f, soft) 32 days ago. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Capable at this level but is odds-on to pull hard and has had issues at the stalls of late.
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2nd (11) (20/1 -186%) Curtiz
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20/1(-186%)
(11) Curtiz 20/1, C&D winner. 5/2, good second of 10 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm). Off 145 days but he's not taken lightly. Not as good or consistent as he was and most wins have come after a recent outing.
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3rd (9) (12/1 -20%) Queen's Company
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12/1(-20%)
(9) Queen's Company 12/1, 15/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago. One for the shortlist. Recent C&D third extended a consistent run of form; should go well again.
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4th (4) (8/1 +0%) Fillyfudge
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8/1(+0%)
(4) Fillyfudge 8/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Yarmouth in July. 10/1, respectable third of 10 in handicap at Leicester (10f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. 7lb higher than for her C&D win in February; needs to bounce back from a lesser effort.
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5th (5) (12/1 -50%) Glimmer Of Light
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12/1(-50%)
(5) Glimmer Of Light 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Salisbury (9.9f, good to firm). Off 123 days with work to do. One run this year; not written off but seeing some support behind her would be preferable.
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6th (2) (7/2 +42%) Early Morning Dew
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7/2(+42%)
(2) Early Morning Dew 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Epsom in August. 9/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 13 days ago. Needs considering. Good record in headgear, including a C&D win, and has to go on the shortlist.
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7th (1) (9/1 -13%) Hill Station
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9/1(-13%)
(1) Hill Station 9/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. 7/1, only fifth of 8 in handicap at Brighton (11.9f, good) 65 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Has undergone wind surgery; question is whether an easy 1m2f will provide enough of a test.
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8th (10) (10/1 +29%) Awtaad Prince
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10/1(+29%)
(10) Awtaad Prince 10/1, C&D winner. 11/2, creditable third of 7 in handicap at this C&D 23 days ago (second past the post but subsequently disqualified). Stepping back in the right direction. Can get warm before races and often pulls hard; needs to settle better from a wide stall.
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8th (12) (16/1 -33%) Nasim
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16/1(-33%)
(12) Nasim 16/1, Course winner who hinted at a revival when third of 10 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 26 days ago. Weighted to go well off an easing mark. Pretty consistent profile round here and will be happier back down from 1m4f; possible.
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10th (8) (50/1 -100%) Pledge Of Honour
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50/1(-100%)
(8) Pledge Of Honour 50/1, Latest win at Windsor in July. 11/1, last of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good) 54 days ago. Every chance if back to best. Popped up at Windsor in July but has struggled since and others make greater appeal.
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11th (6) (9/1 -64%) Mc'ted
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9/1(-64%)
(6) Mc'ted 9/1, Has taken his form up a notch since the cheekpieces went on and bids for a hat-trick after landing 10f handicaps at Yarmough and Pontefract recently. Up 3 lb but this C&D winner is a player. Reapplied cheekpieces have helped and he goes well here; fair chance of the hat-trick.
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12th (3) (18/1 +28%) Arenas Del Tiempo
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18/1(+28%)
(3) Arenas Del Tiempo 18/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Last of 7 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 12 days ago. Said to have stopped quickly last time and Early Morning Dew may be her yard's best chance.
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13th (15) (20/1 +0%) Milvus
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20/1(+0%)
(15) Milvus 20/1, Remains a maiden after 17 runs and a below-form sixth of 13 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, soft) 11 days ago. Has work to do. Still to convince on stamina and is a longstanding, regressive maiden in any case.
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14th (13) (33/1 -230%) Star Of St James
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33/1(-230%)
(13) Star Of St James 33/1, Latest win at Nottingham in August. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (11/2) at this C&D 14 days ago. Merits consideration. Front-runner; went hard enough over C&D last time but stall 15 can only be an off-putter.
20:20 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
An open contest sees a chance taken on CURTIZ, who was narrowly denied when second over 1m2f at Windsor in May. The seven-year-old was only beaten a short-head on that occasion and, with a win at this venue earlier in the year, he can defy a 2lb rise. Sunset In Paris scored in good style over C&D in August and a repeat of that effort would see him offer a bold bid, while Mc'ted isn't easily discounted either.
Plenty are in with a shout but MC'TED hasn't looked back since tried in cheekpieces and is fancied to bag a quick hat-trick. Both Curtiz and Nasim are weighted to have a say too and can chase home Joseph Parr's thriving 6-y-o in that order.
Nasim goes well here and is on a career-low mark but the vote goes to EARLY MORNING DEW, who boasts a good record in headgear.
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