Chelmsford-City Races & Results Tomform Thursday 2nd November 2023

There were 47 Races on Thursday 2nd November 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Stratford, 8 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Thurles, 7 races at Wolverhampton, 9 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 2nd November 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

17:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
(2) Upper Hand (4/1 -20%)
Upper Hand

4
4/1(-20%)
(2) Upper Hand 4/1, Improved on handicap bow when second of 8 in nursery (9/1) at Yarmouth (7f, soft) 17 days ago. Not taken lightly.
More latest but it remains to be seen whether the drop to an easy 6f works his way.
3
(3) Zachary (6/5 +36%)
Zachary

1.2
6/5(+36%)
(3) Zachary 6/5, Course winner. Winner here in October. 9/4, creditable fourth of 11 in nursery at Newcastle (5f) 13 days ago, faring best of those held up. Shortlist material.
Leading claims but can pull hard and he didn't see it out in one try over this trip.
6
(6) Alfanatical (7/2 +36%)
Alfanatical

3.5
7/2(+36%)
(6) Alfanatical 7/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, sixth of 15 in novice at York (6f, heavy) 20 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap debut. Should have more to offer.
Trainer has been among the winners, including with a couple of 2yos; is one to consider.
1
(1) Talking Rubbish (8/1 -45%)
Talking Rubbish

8
8/1(-45%)
(1) Talking Rubbish 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 22/1, sixth of 8 in novice at Bath (5f, heavy) 15 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Others more persuasive.
Enough the past twice to suggest she's capable of figuring at this level now handicapping.
5
(5) Ritzy (12/1 -50%)
Ritzy

12
12/1(-50%)
(5) Ritzy 12/1, Creditable fifth of 11 in nursery at Kempton (6f, 12/1) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can give a good account.
Exposed maiden who's still to finish placed for a yard enduring a quiet year; headgear on.
8
(8) Lyndsanda (18/1 +10%)
Lyndsanda

18
18/1(+10%)
(8) Lyndsanda 18/1, Seventh of 12 in nursery (25/1) at Newcastle (6f) 52 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Visored for 1st time.
Below expectations in the spring and hasn't gone on at all; a first-time visor goes on.
4
(4) Ludberg (40/1 -150%)
Ludberg

40
40/1(-150%)
(4) Ludberg 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form sixth of 10 in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 33/1) 30 days ago, not clear run.
Trainer had none placed from 37 2yo runners over the past five seasons; hard to back.
7
(7) Someone Like You (125/1 -594%)
Someone Like You

125
125/1(-594%)
(7) Someone Like You 125/1, Ninth of 11 in nursery (66/1) at Kempton (6f) 15 days ago.
Big prices/well beaten all starts to date, latterly behind Ritzy; little to recommend her.
LTO Selection:

17:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

A winner over 5f here on his penultimate outing, ZACHARY wasn't quite able to pick up the leaders when turned out under a penalty at Newcastle six days later. Charlie Johnston's charge ought to relish a step up in trip on that evidence, though, and he gets the nod. The booking of Billy Loughnane aboard handicap debutant Alfanatical catches the eye and she is worth a market check, while Upper Hand is most appealing of the remainder.

ZACHARY fared best of those held up under a penalty at Newcastle 2 weeks ago so remains of interest. Upper Hand left previous efforts behind when runner-up on his nursery debut at Wolverhampton and is feared most ahead of Ritzy.

Zachary needs to settle up from 5f and the vote goes to TALKING RUBBISH, who's run fairly in a maiden and a novice on turf lately.


17:30 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
8
(8) Quercine (3/1 +63%)
Quercine

3
3/1(+63%)
(8) Quercine 3/1, Foaled February 13. Sogann filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Holy Fire. Dam, runner-up at 5f, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Gramercy. Considered debutante.
Half-sister to a fair 6f AW winner but yard has modest strike-rate with 2yos this year.
1
(1) Bulldog Drummond (5/2 +9%)
Bulldog Drummond

2.5
5/2(+9%)
(1) Bulldog Drummond 5/2, Fair gelding. 4/1, eighth of 12 in nursery at Lingfield (7f, AW) 28 days ago. Blinkers/tongue strap on 1st time. The form pick if back at his best.
Best run came over 7f but he sets the standard & new accessories could help; key player.
2
(2) Gamblers Kitty (6/1 +50%)
Gamblers Kitty

6
6/1(+50%)
(2) Gamblers Kitty 6/1, Fifth of 8 in minor event (66/1) at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) on debut 44 days ago. More is needed.
Form of his debut fifth hasn't worked out; likely a longer-term prospect.
3
(3) Sommelier (9/2 +36%)
Sommelier

4.5
9/2(+36%)
(3) Sommelier 9/2, 6/1, fourth of 9 in minor event at Southwell (5f) on debut. Off 6 months and needs to hit the ground running up in trip.
Finished lame when 4th of 9 on his debut in April (5f, AW); gelded since; should do better.
9
(9) Shop Local (9/1 -29%)
Shop Local

9
9/1(-29%)
(9) Shop Local 9/1, Foaled April 11. €8,000 yearling, Profitable filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 7f Jilly Cooper and 7.4f/1m winner Bardo Contiguo. Market can prove a good guide.
Half-sister to four winners out of a useful 2yo winner; needs a market check in this field.
5
(5) Graceful Mary (9/1 -157%)
Graceful Mary

9
9/1(-157%)
(5) Graceful Mary 9/1, Foaled May 4. €18,000 yearling, 45,000 gns 2-y-o, Blue Point filly. Closely related to fair 5f winner Bilhayl and half-sister to useful winner up to 11.4f Mannaal. Interesting newcomer.
45,000gns 2yo; related to winners out of a Group 3 winner; powerful 2yo yard; interesting.
4
(4) Edergole's Gift (18/1 -227%)
Edergole's Gift

18
18/1(-227%)
(4) Edergole's Gift 18/1, Lightly-raced filly. 6/1, good second of 5 in maiden at Brighton (6f, good) 59 days ago. Well in the mix.
Improving with experience & well drawn to attack; needs more but still likely to go well.
10
(10) Sky Blue Dreams (22/1 -120%)
Sky Blue Dreams

22
22/1(-120%)
(10) Sky Blue Dreams 22/1, Foaled April 25. 25,000 gns yearling, Zoustar filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 1m winner Sayed and 11f winner Salyazi, both in France dam, French 1m winner, sister to high-class winner up to 11f Slickly. Not discounted on her first run.
25,000gns yearling; half-sister to two winners over further; 6f perhaps an inadequate test.
7
(7) Katie G (40/1 +20%)
Katie G

40
40/1(+20%)
(7) Katie G 40/1, 22/1, eleventh of 12 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on debut 59 days ago.
Didn't achieve a great deal when down the field at Windsor in September; should do better.
6
(6) Hagaawy (300/1 -100%)
Hagaawy

300
300/1(-100%)
(6) Hagaawy 300/1, 80/1, last of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f) on debut 24 days ago.
80-1, green and finished a remote last of 11 on last month's Wolverhampton debut (6f).
LTO Selection:

17:30 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Bulldog Drummond sets the standard with an official rating of 70 and must be respected back in a maiden, but preference is for EDERGOLE'S GIFT. Conrad Allen's filly finished a creditable second at Brighton in September and any further improvement can see her shed the maiden tag. Karl Burke often excels in these types of contests, so Graceful Mary warrants a market check ahead of her racecourse debut.

GRACEFUL MARY appeals on paper and hails from a yard that can ready its newcomers so this Blue Point filly is taken to go in at the first time of asking from Bulldog Drummond, who holds the clear edge on form but has to shrug off a below-par showing at Lingfield. Edergole's Gift also enters calculations on the back of her good Brighton second along with debutantes Quercine and Sky Blue Dreams.

The standard set by Bulldog Drummond is not daunting and GRACEFUL MARY, a well-bred newcomer, is taken to make a winning debut.


18:00 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
(4) Louis Quatorze (3/1 -71%)
Louis Quatorze

3
3/1(-71%)
(4) Louis Quatorze 3/1, Fair colt. Tenth of 13 in sales event at Longchamp (8f, good to firm, 25/1) 33 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Expected to be bang there.
Has shown promise at 7f and 1m; return to 7f with hood added could help; can play big part.
7
(7) Wonder Smile (5/1 +29%)
Wonder Smile

5
5/1(+29%)
(7) Wonder Smile 5/1, Twice-raced maiden. Second of 7 in novice event (25/1) at this C&D 14 days ago, no match for winner.
Looked promising when runner-up over C&D on second start; ripe for further improvement.
1
(1) Neapolitan (8/15 +65%)
Neapolitan

0.533333
8/15(+65%)
(1) Neapolitan 8/15, Promising type. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Won 12-runner novice (10/3) at Kempton (6f) 29 days ago. Enters calculations.
Found a bright spurt to win going away over 6f at Kempton; bred to stay 7f.
5
(5) Show Me A Hero (18/1 -80%)
Show Me A Hero

18
18/1(-80%)
(5) Show Me A Hero 18/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, tenth of 12 in novice event at Yarmouth (7f, soft) on debut 17 days ago, missing break.
50-1 for 7f debut at Yarmouth recently when slowly away and never involved; one to watch.
6
(6) Wide Margin (18/1 -64%)
Wide Margin

18
18/1(-64%)
(6) Wide Margin 18/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 7 in novice event at this C&D (15/2) on debut 14 days ago.
15-2 for C&D debut but found little in the straight; others much more likely.
8
(8) Rose Branch (50/1 -257%)
Rose Branch

50
50/1(-257%)
(8) Rose Branch 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 7 in novice event at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm, 25/1) 61 days ago.
Signs of some ability at 6f and about 7f but looks to be making her way towards handicaps.
3
(3) Honrado (50/1 -25%)
Honrado

50
50/1(-25%)
(3) Honrado 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 33/1, eleventh of 12 in novice event at Yarmouth (7f, soft) 17 days ago.
Minor promise on 7f debut; soft ground perhaps unsuitable since; handicaps next.
2
(2) Away Day (150/1 -200%)
Away Day

150
150/1(-200%)
(2) Away Day 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in maiden (50/1) at Leicester (7f, good) on debut 38 days ago.
50-1, soundly beaten over 7f on debut; should come into his own in handicaps over further.
LTO Selection:

18:00 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

NEAPOLITAN was on target in a warm Kempton novice last time with a performance that suggested he ought to more than capable of saddling a penalty today. Wonder Smile was no match for a ready winner over C&D a fortnight ago, but Hugo Palmer's charge won't go down without a fight here. Wide Margin finished fifth in that same contest and might be able to close the gap with improvement on the cards.

LOUIS QUATORZE found a valuable sales race in France too competitive last time but can get back on track in this company. Kempton winner Neapolitan is the obvious threat under a 7 lb penalty.

Louis Quatorze can be dangerous back at 7f but there was a lot to like about NEAPOLITAN's win at Kempton and he is preferred.


18:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
8
(8) The Spotlight Kid (3/1 +70%)
The Spotlight Kid

3
3/1(+70%)
(8) The Spotlight Kid 3/1, Blinkered for 1st time, again ran respectably when third of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Yarmouth (7f, soft) 17 days ago. Could be thereabouts once more.
Running well over 7f since late July but has share of weight and 0-10 on AW.
5
(5) King Of Ithaca (5/1 -43%)
King Of Ithaca

5
5/1(-43%)
(5) King Of Ithaca 5/1, Successful at this C&D last year and returned to winning ways at Kempton (7f) in September. Run best excused when seventh of 10 in handicap (4/1) back at Kempton 22 days ago, left poorly placed, so he enters calculations.
C&D win as 2yo; running well for new yard, solid 7f win then race didn't go to plan latest.
4
(4) Mohareb (8/1 +43%)
Mohareb

8
8/1(+43%)
(4) Mohareb 8/1, Course winner but seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Below form when sixth of 7 in claimer (8/1) at Kempton (6f) 8 days ago. However, he lurks on a dangerous mark back in handicap company.
Below best on last 2 starts but usually runs well on this track; potential reviver.
7
(7) Dagmar Run (8/1 -14%)
Dagmar Run

8
8/1(-14%)
(7) Dagmar Run 8/1, Ran no sort of race when last of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (1m, good, 9/1) 67 days ago. Mark continues to fall but more needed to take advantage as he drops back down in trip.
Won 7f maiden on Polytrack last November; not gone on in AW and turf handicaps since.
2
(2) Elusive Angel (9/1 +25%)
Elusive Angel

9
9/1(+25%)
(2) Elusive Angel 9/1, Placed on first 4 starts but well below form when last of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft, 5/2) 43 days ago. Had been consistent beforehand so no surprise to see her bounce back.
Consistent at 6f in early starts but wasn't herself latest; new trip and surface today.
1
(1) Touchwood (11/4 -38%)
Touchwood

2.75
11/4(-38%)
(1) Touchwood 11/4, Back to best when winning 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 13/2) 7 days ago, just kept up to work. Carries penalty but he still remains on a workable mark on old form. Leading contender.
Won in some style over 7f at Lingfield last week; still well treated despite penalty.
9
(9) Wilde And Dandy (11/1 -38%)
Wilde And Dandy

11
11/1(-38%)
(9) Wilde And Dandy 11/1, Making his first start since leaving Michael Bell (tongue strap applied), unsuited by drop in trip when seventh of 12 in handicap (18/1) at Newcastle (6f) 37 days ago, Improvement required.
Has C&D form; steep weights rise for wide-margin 7f turf win; looks weighted to best.
10
(10) Maid For Harry (20/1 +29%)
Maid For Harry

20
20/1(+29%)
(10) Maid For Harry 20/1, Showed more than previously when second of 5 in maiden (50/1) at this C&D 28 days ago, albeit no match for winner. Further progress needed as she makes her handicap debut.
Signs of life over C&D on latest outing; can improve further on handicap debut.
6
(6) Afterlife (50/1 -213%)
Afterlife

50
50/1(-213%)
(6) Afterlife 50/1, Well held when last of 10 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to soft, 50/1) 36 days ago. Had shaped well on stable debut on his previous start, though, and the return to 7f should suit with hood now applied.
Won over 7f as 2yo; retains ability for this yard; excuses latest; now hooded.
LTO Selection:

18:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Turned out again quickly after a comfortable success at Lingfield last week, TOUCHWOOD is taken to follow up under a 5lb penalty. That may be at the main expense of The Spotlight Kid, who has been knocking on the door of late, and the unexposed Elusive Angel, who is expected to bounce back from an underwhelming effort at Yarmouth. King Of Ithaca has strong claims if bouncing back to the form of his penultimate victory at Kempton.

TOUCHWOOD bounced back to his best when scoring comfortably at Lingfield a week ago and a penalty might not be enough to prevent him from following up. King of Ithaca was left poorly placed at Kempton so could bounce back to pose the biggest threat to the selection, with The Spotlight Kid completing the shortlist.

These conditions were ideal for TOUCHWOOD at Lingfield last week and he looks the one to beat under a penalty.


19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
(3) Bletchley Storm (3/1 -9%)
Bletchley Storm

3
3/1(-9%)
(3) Bletchley Storm 3/1, 5/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 15 days ago. Significantly back down in trip.
Non-stayer over further of late but had 1m form earlier; return to this trip can suit.
7
(7) Adace (5/1 +17%)
Adace

5
5/1(+17%)
(7) Adace 5/1, Course winner. Latest win at Windsor in August. 12/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, never nearer. Not taken lightly.
Course winner; just lost out over C&D in August; staying-on 6th back from break latest.
6
(6) Someone's Wish (6/1 -33%)
Someone's Wish

6
6/1(-33%)
(6) Someone's Wish 6/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Lingfield in October. Seemed unsuited by conditions when seventh of 13 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, soft, 6/1) 17 days ago. Down in trip. Can bounce back.
2-2 in AW handicaps at about 1m2f; floundered in the mud since; should cope with 1m trip.
1
(1) Got No Dollars (9/4 -13%)
Got No Dollars

2.25
9/4(-13%)
(1) Got No Dollars 9/4, Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Good third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (11/8) 14 days ago, nearest finish. Expected to be bang there.
All wins at 6f and 7f; stays 1m and creditable 3rd over C&D last time; involved again.
2
(2) Villalobos (10/3 +39%)
Villalobos

3.333333
10/3(+39%)
(2) Villalobos 10/3, Course winner. 9/1 and visored for 1st time, ninth of 14 in handicap at Bath (8f, soft) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
Three AW wins at 1m/1m2f, including here; soft ground excuse latest; solid back on AW.
5
(5) Medina Gold (20/1 +0%)
Medina Gold

20
20/1(+0%)
(5) Medina Gold 20/1, 13/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 6 in handicap at Bath (8f, heavy) 15 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Blinkers on 1st time.
Had excuses for both handicap defeats; may yet do better now switched to AW.
4
(4) For Real (40/1 +50%)
For Real

40
40/1(+50%)
(4) For Real 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm, 100/1) 24 days ago. Significantly back down in trip.
Minor form at 7f-1m3f and tailed off over the latter trip on handicap debut on turf.
LTO Selection:

19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

It may be a long time between drinks for GOT NO DOLLARS, but he has been knocking on the door of late and this looks like as good an opportunity as any to regain the winning thread. Stuart Williams' charge is narrowly preferred to Villalobos, who is winless since March but has been runner-up on two of his last three outings, and the capable Bletchley Storm. A return to the all-weather might aid the cause of Someone's Wish with soft ground proving to be a barrier at Yarmouth last time.

GOT NO DOLLARS has hit some form now and looks ready to end his losing run. Someone's Wish rates the main threat back on AW ahead of the in-form Adace.

Villalobos and Got No Dollars should be involved but SOMEONE'S WISH looks a good candidate for this new trip and is preferred.


19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
6
(6) Masterclass (3/1 +14%)
Masterclass

3
3/1(+14%)
(6) Masterclass 3/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in August. 9/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, back to form when second of 7 in claimer at Kempton (6f) 8 days ago. Enters calculations.
2nd on tricky terms at Kempton last week; style of racing not ideally suited to this track.
7
(7) Starsong (5/1 +38%)
Starsong

5
5/1(+38%)
(7) Starsong 5/1, C&D winner in February. Found run brief run of good form coming to halt when last of 7 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good to firm, 7/1). Off 153 days. Needs a couple of these to falter.
C&D winner off this mark in February; absent since low-key effort in June; not ruled out.
9
(9) Confederation (5/1 +38%)
Confederation

5
5/1(+38%)
(9) Confederation 5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Bath (5f, firm, 10/3) 57 days ago. Went close off higher mark there in August and would hold frame claims if in same form.
0-11 for this yard but he's often run well; good draw for a prominent racer; considered.
4
(4) Crown Dreams (7/1 +13%)
Crown Dreams

7
7/1(+13%)
(4) Crown Dreams 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (6f, 10/3) 34 days ago. Makes polytrack/handicap debut. Arrives after a couple of backwards steps, so has bit to prove at present.
Runner-up over 7f on first two starts; backward steps since; realistic task on h'cap debut.
3
(3) Alafdhal (14/1 -27%)
Alafdhal

14
14/1(-27%)
(3) Alafdhal 14/1, Four-time C&D winner. 6/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Les Landes (7f, firm) 81 days ago. Rejoined yard after leaving Mrs A. Malzard. Has slipped back down the weights but recent efforts have left plenty to be desired.
In fine form over C&D last winter; back from an unsuccessful stint in Jersey; check market.
1
(1) Lilkian (16/5 -28%)
Lilkian

3.2
16/5(-28%)
(1) Lilkian 16/5, C&D winner. 3 wins from 21 runs this year. 11/2, much improved when winning 7-runner handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 7 days ago. Carries penalty. Shortlist material.
Scampered clear late on at Lingfield last week; well in under a penalty; solid chance.
8
(8) Lynns Boy (16/1 -100%)
Lynns Boy

16
16/1(-100%)
(8) Lynns Boy 16/1, Capitalised on falling mark to win at Wolverhampton in March. Looked unsuited by drop in trip when eighth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (5f). Possible he may need this after 7 months off.
5f winner in March off 1lb lower; betting to guide back from seven months off.
2
(2) Em Jay Kay (18/1 -125%)
Em Jay Kay

18
18/1(-125%)
(2) Em Jay Kay 18/1, Generally in good form last winter, winning twice, but others are more immediately persuasive on his return from a 6-month break/wind op.
Two AW wins last winter; wind op during his summer break; wide draw; yard runs two.
5
(5) Mellys Flyer (22/1 +27%)
Mellys Flyer

22
22/1(+27%)
(5) Mellys Flyer 22/1, Won at Wolverhampton in April but has finished down the field both starts for current yard, latterly over C&D a fortnight ago. Tricky to fancy.
Yet to shine in two runs for new yard; down in grade but may need more weight off his back.
10
(10) Chico Dulce (80/1 -60%)
Chico Dulce

80
80/1(-60%)
(10) Chico Dulce 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Phillip Makin when ninth of 12 in maiden (150/1) at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Plenty to find on form.
More realistic opportunity now handicapping but still not easily recommended.
LTO Selection:

19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

LILKIAN bounced back to winning ways with a commanding performance at Lingfield last week and a 5lb penalty for that success may not be enough to prevent the six-year-old from going in again. A highly encouraging second in a claimer at Kempton last time out, Masterclass can give the selection the most to think about, along with Crown Dreams, who could be off a nice mark on his handicap debut.

LILKIAN is drawn better than on his last visit to this track and makes plenty of appeal under a 5 lb penalty in a contest where few arrive at the peak of their powers. Masterclass bounced back to form in a Kempton claimer last time and would rate as the biggest threat if able to back that up, with Confederation narrowly preferred to complete the placings.

Solid recent form is thin on the ground and LILKIAN is taken to follow up last week's cosy Lingfield success.


20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
8
(8) Suanni (4/1 +10%)
Suanni

4
4/1(+10%)
(8) Suanni 4/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Can give a good account.
Prominent racer who's run well in 3 of his last 4 starts; good draw but other pace on show.
5
(5) Street Parade (4/1 +29%)
Street Parade

4
4/1(+29%)
(5) Street Parade 4/1, C&D winner. 8/1, good third of 7 in handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good) 23 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up again.
C&D winner off 9lb higher last November; placed on turf the last twice; each-way claims.
7
(7) Mehmo (5/1 +50%)
Mehmo

5
5/1(+50%)
(7) Mehmo 5/1, 3 wins from 14 runs this year. Latest win at Beverley in July. 11/4, last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 23 days ago so needs to get back on track.
Not fired on all cylinders of late but he has the ability to play a big part off this mark.
9
(9) Universal Grace (7/2 +36%)
Universal Grace

3.5
7/2(+36%)
(9) Universal Grace 7/2, C&D winner. Winner here in September. 5/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Needs considering.
C&D win in September is solid form & not seen to best effect latest; still well treated.
2
(2) Thank The Lord (10/1 -60%)
Thank The Lord

10
10/1(-60%)
(2) Thank The Lord 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Brighton in September. 9/1, fair fourth of 7 in handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good) 23 days ago. In the mix.
C&D winner; two turf wins this summer; not dismissed but draw could have been kinder.
1
(1) Jacquelina (11/2 +18%)
Jacquelina

5.5
11/2(+18%)
(1) Jacquelina 11/2, Winner at Chepstow in June. Off 4 months before encouraging fifth of 6 in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 5 days ago. Can take a step forward now so she merits serious consideration with few miles still on the clock.
Should be sharper for recent return but there are other pace influences to contend with.
4
(4) Bernard Spierpoint (17/2 +20%)
Bernard Spierpoint

8.5
17/2(+20%)
(4) Bernard Spierpoint 17/2, 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, 10/1) 28 days ago. Not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort.
Not at his best the last twice and others have more compelling claims.
11
(11) Lucy Lightfoot (28/1 -40%)
Lucy Lightfoot

28
28/1(-40%)
(11) Lucy Lightfoot 28/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. One of her better efforts when fourth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 21 days ago. Others are still preferred.
Found life tough for current stable but latest C&D 4th was slightly more positive.
3
(3) Desert Illusion (80/1 -100%)
Desert Illusion

80
80/1(-100%)
(3) Desert Illusion 80/1, 80/1, last of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 83 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. First run for yard after leaving Ismail Mohammed with work to do.
Ended time with former yard badly out of sorts; new yard quick to fit a tongue-tie.
LTO Selection:

20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

The in-form Suanni arrives here off the back of a narrow defeat over C&D last time and he looks primed to offer another bold bid from the front today off the same mark. Darryll Holland's charge is likely to have company at the head of affairs in the shape of Jacquelina, who wasn't beaten far despite finishing fifth over C&D last time, which could set up the race for STREET PARADE. Michael Attwater's charge would ideally prefer further but he can finish strongly off a brisk early gallop.

Little between the principals on form but JACQUELINA should be all the better for her recent C&D fifth after an absence so edges the vote from in-form C&D winner Street Parade. Universal Grace is another C&D scorer who can have a say along with the handily-weighted Mehmo.

Street Parade has been threatening but UNIVERSAL GRACE still appeals as being ahead of her mark and this may be run to suit.


20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
6
(6) Moogie (Evens +75%)
Moogie

0
Evens(+75%)
(6) Moogie Evens, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 14/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D 28 days ago, well on top finish. Needs considering despite a 4 lb rise.
Back to form when beating 11 rivals in a C&D fillies' handicap 4 weeks ago; 4lb rise fair.
5
(5) Boasty (5/1 +41%)
Boasty

5
5/1(+41%)
(5) Boasty 5/1, 3-time C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D, running on. Off 100 days. Can give another good account.
Three-time C&D winner but all in Class 6; solid run in Class 4 when last seen in July.
7
(7) Expert Witness (6/1 +35%)
Expert Witness

6
6/1(+35%)
(7) Expert Witness 6/1, Winner at Lingfield in September. Creditable fifth of 11 to Bold Ribb in handicap (8/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 6 days ago. In the picture.
Well placed in slowly run race when winning at Lingfield in Sept; behind Bold Ribb latest.
4
(4) Udaberri (6/1 -50%)
Udaberri

6
6/1(-50%)
(4) Udaberri 6/1, Arrives on a losing run but he shaped encouragingly when fifth of 11 to Expert Witness in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 37 days ago. Very much one to consider off a handy-looking mark.
Running well in defeat this year but he'll need to find extra if he's to come out on top.
3
(3) Phantasy Mac (11/2 +45%)
Phantasy Mac

5.5
11/2(+45%)
(3) Phantasy Mac 11/2, 12/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Not at her best in recent starts but conditions fine and she's dropping in class.
8
(8) Merry Minister (50/1 +60%)
Merry Minister

50
50/1(+60%)
(8) Merry Minister 50/1, Winner at Thirsk in June. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 80/1) 24 days ago. Back up in trip with more required.
Struggled since handicapping and the return to this trip isn't enough to tempt.
LTO Selection:

20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

BOLD RIBB looked ahead of the handicapper when scoring in ready fashion over 1m 2f at Lingfield last time and he can follow up that success. John Ryan's runner has been handed a 5lb penalty for that success, but the four-year-old won more cosily than winning distance may suggest so that burden appears lenient. Moogie rates as the biggest danger after winning over C&D last time and she isn't ruled out of defying her 4lb rise, while Boasty heads the remainder.

UDABERRI has slipped to a good mark and caught the eye when fifth at Lingfield last time out so looks the way to go in this competitive handicap. Moogie scored with a bit up her sleeve over C&D so rates a big threat despite having a 4 lb rise to overcome. In-form pair Bold Ribb and Expert Witness command plenty of respect too.

Moogie's C&D win has since been franked but BOLD RIBB (nap) won with authority at Lingfield last week and can defy a penalty.


Racecard Key

Ths is the racecard key.

Icon Meaning
TomForm top stats, gold rated
TomForm top stats silver rated
Ran similar race before
STomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
TTop Time speeed rated
Top Racingpost rated
At the races watchout for
At the races top pick
Top rated for thet statistic

How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.


About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.


© 2024 TomForm - The Beginning - Archive

Top