There were 253 Races on across 31 meetings. There was 8 races at Assiniboia Downs first race 01:30, 9 races at Auteuil first race 10:15, 8 races at Ayr first race 13:42, 9 races at Belmont At The Big A first race 18:05, 4 races at Canterbury Park first race 23:10, 3 races at Charles Town first race 00:00, 9 races at Chelmsford City first race 16:20, 7 races at Churchill Downs first race 22:00, 8 races at Cranbourne first race 04:30, 8 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 9 races at Hawthorne first race 20:10, 11 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 8 races at Ipswich first race 03:37, 7 races at Kembla Grange first race 04:40, 7 races at Kempsey first race 04:25, 9 races at Le Croise-Laroche first race 15:35, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:50 Monbetsu, 5 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 6 races at Mysore first race 10:00, 7 races at Naas first race 14:25, 12 races at Nagoya first race 06:40, 7 races at Pontefract first race 14:03, 9 races at Remington Park first race 01:28, 12 races at Sonoda first race 02:40, 9 races at Taif first race 14:10, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 12 races at Urawa first race 05:30, 8 races at Vaal first race 11:30, 8 races at Vincennes first race 12:55, 7 races at Woodbine first race 21:50, 7 races at Yarmouth first race 14:20, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
Race 1: 16:20 Chelmsford City Fegentri World Championships Handicap (For Gentleman Amateur Jockeys) (Special Rider Conditions) (0-65) (6) 4yo+ GB 1m 2f
(8) Stormingin | | | | | | 11 | Mr A Lezama | Gary & Josh Moore | Veteran who is a regular in this type of race, including for first and second over C&D in February/April; unseated rider on the way to post when below form at Brighton in June when last seen; each-way contender if avoiding such a mishap this time. |
(5) Lenny's Spirit | | | | | | 6 | Mr Jonathan Plassard | Ed Dunlop | 6-24 on turf, compared to 1-20 on AW; having largely struggled in both spheres this term, it seems best to turn elsewhere. |
2nd (6) Awtaad Prince | | | | | | 4 | Mr D Poggi | Amy Murphy | Below form on last three outings, admittedly 131 days off after the first of those; won off this career-low mark over C&D in February (when the hood first went on) and not disgraced on latest, so worth a second look. |
4th (7) Platinum Prince | | | | | | 7 | Mr David Dunsdon | Gary & Josh Moore | Two years since his last win; beaten a neck over C&D in April and also second in an amateurs' race at Goodwood (1m1f) late last month; raced freely in the latter and again when not so good at Brighton (soft) ten days ago, but he should have place prospects back here. |
1st (2) Speriamo | | | | | | 4 | Mr Fletcher Yarham | Philip McBride | Has made far less of an impact this year, despite falling in the weights; latest start was a rare run over 1m2f and she finished behind last August on her only appearance at Chelmsford. |
(4) The Bay Warrior | | | | | | 6 | Mr Matyas Luka | Mark Usher | C&D win in March 2023; three creditable runs in a row this summer under an apprentice before scoring at Southwell (1m3f, AW) 15 days ago; back up 4lb but firmly in the argument. |
2nd (1) Silver Nightfall | | | | | | 4 | Mr Simon Walker | Jim & Suzi Best | Three AW wins elsewhere for previous yard and very nearly another five days ago (first-time visor, kept today) on fourth start for this stable; ran well over C&D once last term as well, so a big run looks probable. |
Preference is for SILVER NIGHTFALL after she went so close at Lingfield last Saturday. That was over 1m in a first-time visor and she had better form over 1m2f/1m4f last year, so may well build on that latest performance. Most of the others hold possibilities too, with The Bay Warrior and Platinum Prince perhaps the best of them.[Richard Austen]
Race 2: 16:55 Chelmsford City Betfair Racing Podcasts Handicap (0-60) (6) 3yo+ GB 5f
(9) Lady Nagin | | | | | | 4 | Christian Howarth | Adam West | Popped up at Lingfield (AW) in May but soon retreated into her shell; nine-week break needs to have freshened her up. |
(12) Belvoir Kitten | | | | | | 3 | Raul Da Silva | Derek Shaw | Unplaced in 13 starts; ran okay at Wolverhampton in April but recent return from a break was uninspiring. |
(5) World Of Darcy | | | | | | 3 | Laura Pearson | John Ryan | Useful 2yo with a peak RPR of 90; 3yo season turning into a horror show, however, and although he's plummeting down the weights he has far too much to prove for comfort. |
(8) Bankrupt | | | | | | 5 | Joey Haynes | Chelsea Banham | Won five times in 2023, the latest of them coming off a mark 7lb higher than today's; big prices and barely beaten a rival in five runs this year; return to 5f in his favour though and a revival is highly likely to be forecast by the betting. |
(6) Spanish Angel | | | | | | 7 | James Sullivan | Ruth Carr | On a dangerous mark on AW and he's run well at this tack in the past; no surprise to see him bounce back from a couple of quiet runs. |
4th (11) Hi Hoh Tonto | | | | | | 5 | Charlie Bennett | Matt Crawley | 0-10 but a whiff of ability for C Teague in the spring and he ran okay on his stable debut at Brighton 18 days ago; needs more to take this. |
(1) Thismydream | | | | | | 5 | Paddy Bradley | Michael Attwater | Two wins this year, the latest off 2lb lower at Bath last month; not quite so good since but still one to consider at this level. |
1st (10) Lion Ring | | | | | | 6 | Ryan Kavanagh | Andrew J Martin | C&D win last October; ran well here last month and gained his second win, at the 48th attempt, when landing a five-runner Lingfield handicap (AW) last week; each-way shout under a penalty. |
(2) Agostino | | | | | | 4 | Marco Ghiani | Robert Cowell | 6f win here in April off a 2lb higher mark; mixed bag since and a change of headgear isn't enough to earn him the vote from the widest stall. |
(3) Man On A Mission | | | | | | 5 | Tom Queally | P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck | Conditions to suit and he finished second off this mark on his last C&D run; no great record fresh though so this perhaps not the day to catch him. |
2nd (7) The Defiant | | | | | | 8 | Jack Dace | Luke Dace | His last two wins have come over C&D, the latest in March off a 5lb higher mark; mixed bag on turf this summer but he's more than capable of a big run off this mark. |
3rd (4) Sankari | | | | | | 3 | Jonny Peate | Jack Jones | Struggling this year, including all starts for his new stable; drops into his first Class 6 handicap with cheekpieces enlisted but there are risks attached. |
More questions than answers surrounding most of the runners. Thismydream and The Defiant (second choice) would appear likely to run well but SPANISH ANGEL lurks on a dangerous mark and he'll appreciate going back around a bend today. Money for one or more of Bankrupt, World Of Darcy or Sankari would alter the complexion of the race.[Paul Smith]
Race 3: 17:30 Chelmsford City betting.betfair.com Handicap (0-70) (5) 3yo+ GB 1m 6f
3rd (2) Beautiful Crown | | | | | | 6 | Jonny Peate | Jack Jones | His solid campaign for new yard this year includes three wins, the latest over 1m2f here in early August; latest start saw his closest finish from six attempts at 1m4f but that Lingfield race won by Saint Riquier was very slowly run, so his record over shorter trips remains more persuasive; more to prove on this first crack at 1m6f. |
(5) Manu Et Corde | | | | | | 5 | Christian Howarth | Gary Harrison | Won 1m maiden at Leopardstown as 2yo, when also placed in a Group 2, but he missed 2023 and has generally struggled in Britain this year; way down the weights and took minor honours at Carlisle (1m3f) and Chelmsford (1m6f; made most) on last two outings, but he needs to improve on that form. |
(4) Delta Legend | | | | | | 4 | David Probert | Gay Kelleway | Gained both wins (this January and June) over 1m on Lingfield AW; good places over 1m2f here on last two outings, when it looked as if he would stay further (well beaten over 1m4f last term) but 1m6f is a big step up. |
4th (7) Kinetic | | | | | | 3 | Sean D Bowen | James Owen | On the up since joining her current yard and she scored last month over about 1m4f at Windsor, Wolverhampton (AW) and Musselburgh; led over 1f out under Sean D Bowen last time before holding on by a nose; unraced beyond that but 1m6f is plausible and it's rash to rule out further progress; player. |
2nd (1) Le Rouge Chinois | | | | | | 4 | Marco Ghiani | Michael Appleby | Won at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in January and Nottingham (1m6f) in June, while his close fourth at York (2m) on penultimate start was another creditable effort; got upset in the stalls when below form on latest; player if straight back to form. |
(6) Standbackandlook | | | | | | 3 | Brandon Wilkie | William Knight | Wore cheekpieces for last four starts, winning two at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW); second of those wins was easily his best form, as he failed to back it up at Nottingham (1m6f) on latest outing; needs to be in peak form. |
1st (3) Saint Riquier | | | | | | 6 | Ryan Kavanagh | Ian Williams | Has returned from nearly two years off in terrific form on the Flat, winning a slowly run race at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) and coming right away at Leicester (1m2f, good to soft) ten days later; good second at Brighton (1m4f) on Tuesday; well handicapped under a penalty if he can keep up the good work after just a two-day break. |
Saint Riquier came up a bit short when 2-5 in his hat-trick bid at Brighton on Tuesday but clearly needs major respect, assuming he can perform at the same level two days later. KINETIC (nap) is a serious alternative, however, bidding for a four-timer and with elements in her pedigree and performance which give encouragement for this step up from 1m4f. Le Rouge Chinois, unlike the other two, has nothing to prove regarding stamina and he should give them plenty to think about.[Richard Austen]
Race 4: 18:00 Chelmsford City Blue Tiger Your Marketing Strategy Partner Handicap (0-52) (6) 3yo+ GB 6f
(7) Repartee | | | | | | 7 | James Sullivan | Charlie Wallis | Over four years since his last win, a Listed success at Windsor (6f, good to firm; RPR 104); nothing like the force of old though and his recent stable debut/return from six-month absence didn't point to him being a winner-in-waiting; new tongue-tie today and blinkers replace cheekpieces. |
(11) Zelma | | | | | | 3 | Ben Sanderson | S Woods | Unplaced all eight starts; some late headway dropped to 5f at Lingfield a fortnight ago; this trip could prove more suitable but others still look stronger for win purposes. |
(9) Falmouth Boy | | | | | | 3 | Jack Doughty | Tony Carroll | Tenr-race maiden but the pick of his form this year would give him claims; not at best in two runs after a summer break but 5f was a novelty last time and he should be happier back at this trip; not ruled out with talented apprentice taking off 5lb. |
(4) Q Twenty Boy | | | | | | 9 | Alicia Perkins | Mark Usher | Three wins this year, the latest over 5f here last month, and he wasn't seen to best effect at Wolverhampton ten days ago; each-way claims. |
(8) Don't Fight It | | | | | | 4 | William Carson | Jim & Suzi Best | Big chance on her 2yo form and she ran well on her second start for this stable at Lingfield last week (6f, AW), keeping on having been wide on the home turn; dangerous if she can build on it. |
3rd (10) War Zone | | | | | | 3 | Joey Haynes | Chelsea Banham | 0-12 but he ran well for second in a C&D classified event last month; not in the same form last time, however, and he has more on his plate back in a handicap. |
(1) Overnight Oats | | | | | | 4 | Sean D Bowen | James Owen | Slow starts haven't helped in his two runs for new connections but he's tumbled down the weights (finished second off a mark 21lb higher last September) and his new trainer is likely to find the key to him soon; hood returns ahead of this drop in grade; chance. |
4th (5) Poetic Jack | | | | | | 4 | Tom Queally | Robert Cowell | 7f win here last November; slow start to this campaign but he went close in a classified event over C&D in August; similar form back in a handicap at Lingfield two weeks ago; bold bid expected. |
(2) Araifjan | | | | | | 7 | David Probert | Michael Herrington | This C&D brings out the best in him and he's well treated on even last winter's best; he's undergone another wind surgery since last seen in June and a tongue-tie is enlisted for the first time; interesting. |
1st (3) Blue Collar Lad | | | | | | 5 | Rhys Clutterbuck | Daniel Steele | Five-time winner, the latest a comfortable all-the-way success over 6f at Wolverhampton in March off just 2lb lower; promising debut for new yard two weeks ago when second at Lingfield (7f); strong claims. |
2nd (6) Lewis Barnes | | | | | | 5 | Marco Ghiani | Stuart Williams | Yet to win after 12 attempts and he comes here on the back of a disappointing run when odds-on favourite at Lingfield two weeks ago (5f, AW); not beaten far behind Q Twenty Boy over 5f here last month though and the switch from a visor to blinkers could give him a lift. |
Low-grade fare and the majority come with risks attached. Blue Collar Lad, Don't Fight It, Araifjan and Poetic Jack all have some thing to recommend them, but perhaps the return of the hood and the drop in grade will see OVERNIGHT OATS exploit his lowly mark.[Paul Smith]
Race 5: 18:30 Chelmsford City Betfair Exchange Beacons Handicap (Div I) (0-52) (6) 3yo+ GB 7f
(8) Kodi Hawk | | | | | | 4 | Raul Da Silva | Derek Shaw | Hardly convincing but he hinted at ability over 6f here last August and a recent effort in a new visor wasn't devoid of promise either; looks ready for another crack at 7f but others look safer, even at this level. |
(7) Nemorum | | | | | | 5 | Harry Burns | T J Kent | His one win from 24 starts came over C&D off 2lb lower; ended 2023 with three tame efforts though and he now returns from 287 days off. |
(9) Kodi Noir | | | | | | 4 | Tom Queally | P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck | Overcame trouble in running to win the corresponding race 12 months ago off an 8lb higher mark (then trained by Alice Haynes); patchy record for new stable but his best run for them came over C&D and Tom Queally's only ride for the stable in 2024 (before this evening) finished second; can go well. |
(10) Irrelevant | | | | | | 3 | Charlie Bennett | Mark Pattinson | Won twice at Kempton for Richard Hughes; 0-11 for Lee Carter but he ran well for third at Lingfield on his stable debut 19 days ago; this is marginally stronger though and he's drawn widest. |
(11) Just Typical | | | | | | 3 | Rob Hornby | Ian Williams | No significant improvement for the switch to handicaps this summer; this is weak but others bring more persuasive claims. |
(1) Captain Dandy | | | | | | 4 | Marco Ghiani | Stuart Williams | Not shone in three runs for new connections but he's dropping in the weights and this represents a drop in grade; best form at 6f but shapes as though he should be fully effective at this trip. |
4th (3) Back From Dubai | | | | | | 7 | Lewis Edmunds | Kevin Frost | Seven-time winner who has been more miss than hit since returning to action in July; penultimate effort wasn't without hope though and he's not ruled out in a weak race. |
1st (12) Just Ten High | | | | | | 3 | Rhys Clutterbuck | Dylan Cunha | Poor form in three sprint runs this summer; bred to be useful and fetched 50,000gns as a breezer so possible there's more to come now tackling a more suitable trip on his handicap debut; new accessories today too. |
(4) Doves Of Peace | | | | | | 4 | Hector Crouch | Michael Bell | Won a 6f classified event here last month and he's run with credit at that level twice since; conditions won't be an excuse and he's unlikely to be too far away. |
3rd (2) Comedian Leader | | | | | | 4 | Sean D Bowen | Jim & Suzi Best | Five times an AW winner when trained by Gay Kelleway; enough promise for this stable to bring her into the reckoning, including a fast-finishing second at Lingfield 19 days ago; back up 2lb and has the services of a leading apprentice; wouldn't be suited by a crawl. |
2nd (6) Cut To The Chase | | | | | | 3 | William Carson | Tony Carroll | Promising second in a 0-50 classified event at Wolverhampton in July and his third at Brighton six weeks ago (7f, good to firm) has been franked since; still has potential after just five starts; contender. |
(5) Maverick Style | | | | | | 3 | David Probert | Paul & Oliver Cole | C&D winner in December off 1lb higher; patchy record this year but she's in a weak race and can't be discounted. |
Just Ten High is a potential improver now up in trip for his handicap debut and with accessories fitted. The market should guide. Doves Of Peace, Comedian Leader and Cut To The Chase (second choice) all have claims but the return to this track should suit KODI NOIR and he may be able to repeat his win in the corresponding event 12 months ago.[Paul Smith]
Race 6: 19:00 Chelmsford City Betfair Exchange Beacons Handicap (Div II) (0-52) (6) 3yo+ GB 7f
(10) Greycee Bell | | | | | | 3 | William Cox | Paul Attwater | Not built on the promise of her debut in five runs since; not beaten that far at Windsor last time (stable debut) but only four ran and the pace was funereal; easy enough to oppose. |
(11) Another Jack | | | | | | 3 | Edward Greatrex | Karen Jewell | Modest and exposed maiden; only eighth of nine at Brighton on Tuesday and he's easy enough to swerve. |
(5) Tilsworth Max | | | | | | 4 | Lewis Edmunds | J R Jenkins | First form of any note when third of nine in a 7f classified event at Lingfield (AW) 19 days ago; still looked green on that occasion and could yet have more to come. |
(9) Dequinto | | | | | | 5 | Jack Doughty | Tony Carroll | 15-race maiden but he's been consistent at a low level this year; more will be needed if he's to break his duck but still likely to run well. |
(7) Poles Apart | | | | | | 3 | Rob Hornby | Hughie Morrison | Appears limited but his last two runs haven't been too bad; the blinkers are left off today having raced freely last time; still has time on his side but the wide draw isn't ideal for one that can take a grip. |
(6) Warrior Square | | | | | | 5 | Harry Burns | T J Kent | Began the year with a pair of 7f wins on AW, the second of them off a 2lb higher mark; issues with consistency since April but too much ability to rule out at this level. |
(8) Miss Billie | | | | | | 4 | David Probert | Michael Wigham | Unplaced in all ten starts but there have been glimmers of promise, including at Southwell last time; the positive tactics there seemed to suit and she holds each-way claims. |
1st (3) Twitch | | | | | | 7 | Georgia Dobie | Craig Benton | Ex-Hong Kong-trained 7yo; best effort for new connections when second over C&D 19 days ago, keeping on well in a stronger race; that was his first AW start in Britain (dirt winner in Hong Kong) and he could do better yet in this sphere. |
4th (1) Top Button | | | | | | 6 | Marco Ghiani | Stuart Williams | Off the mark at the 16th attempt when beating Cut To The Chase (runs in the first division) at Brighton in July; returning to this trip should suit and fairly recent winning form is a novelty in this field. |
2nd (4) Capallcliste | | | | | | 4 | Taryn Langley | Dominic Ffrench Davis | Now 0-18 but he's gone close in 7f handicaps at Lingfield (for this rider) on his last two starts; edging up the weights but should make another bold bid. |
3rd (2) Dashing Donkey | | | | | | 3 | Hector Crouch | William Stone | Two front-running turf wins at Yarmouth in midsummer; ran poorly back there six weeks ago where the ground was reportedly too firm; drops in grade today and he's one to consider. |
Tilsworth Max still looked to be learning on the job when third at Lingfield last month and he can do better yet. Capallcliste (second choice), Top Button and Dashing Donkey all have something to recommend them but TWITCH may be the answer. He battled hard when second over C&D 19 days ago and it could be that there's more to come from him on AW.[Paul Smith]
Race 7: 19:30 Chelmsford City Betfair Exchange Handicap (0-75) (5) 3yo+ GB 7f
(12) Roman Emperor | | | | | | 3 | Christian Howarth | John Ryan | Competitive in good company on AW earlier in the year; three heavy defeats on turf this summer don't instil much confidence but he's been dropped 8lb and it's possible he'll prove a better horse on this surface; could go well. |
3rd (2) Kit Gabriel | | | | | | 5 | John Fahy | David Loughnane | All runs for current yard have been at 6f, winning at Wolverhampton one year ago off 1lb higher; hasn't landed a blow in two Class 4 handicaps this summer, but he's back up in trip and down in class so a revival isn't out of the question. |
(4) Letmelivemylife | | | | | | 6 | William Cox | Paul Attwater | Three of his five wins have come over C&D and he's dropped to a lowly mark; last month's return from a break should have blown away the cobwebs and he's not discounted. |
4th (7) The Waiting Game | | | | | | 5 | George Rooke | Jack Jones | Won five on the spin last season, four of them here (all 6f); running creditably in defeat this year but she needs the step back up in trip to have a positive effect if she's to win. |
(6) Sir Oliver | | | | | | 7 | Lewis Edmunds | Chris Dwyer | Should be competitive off this mark and he didn't run badly at Newcastle last week; on the downside, he's another that likes to be on the sharp end and he's drawn wide to boot. |
(10) Sustained | | | | | | 3 | Hector Crouch | Daniel & Claire Kubler | Made a winning debut at Wolverhampton in June (7f); similar form in his two handicap runs, more recently when a close third of eight at Kempton two weeks ago; needs extra to take this. |
2nd (5) All Agleam | | | | | | 3 | David Probert | Andrew Balding | Prominent racer; in good order this season, winning at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) before a close fourth at Newmarket four weeks ago; drawn widest and there is other pace to contend with in this field. |
1st (3) Dutch Kingdom | | | | | | 4 | Liam Wright | Darryll Holland | Prominent racer; won decisively at Lingfield in July (1m, AW); creditable efforts twice since and he's likely to give it another good go. |
(9) Sovereign Knight | | | | | | 3 | Frederick Larson | Amy Murphy | Front-runner; two 6f wins to his name, the latest here off 6lb lower last month; solid effort when second at Yarmouth last month; on the up but the extra furlong in a race full of pace looks a worry. |
(1) Thapa Vc | | | | | | 6 | Rob Hornby | Mark Rimell | Hold-up performer; good strike-rate on AW and he comes here on the back of a series of fine runs on turf; deep-closing style not always conducive to this track but a good pace looks assured and he's high on the list. |
(8) Laguna Boy | | | | | | 3 | Marco Ghiani | Stuart Williams | Stepped up on his novice form when making most of the running in a C&D handicap three weeks ago; 3lb rise unlikely to prove beyond him in time but it won't be easy dominating in this more competitive race. |
(11) Jackson Street | | | | | | 3 | Sean D Bowen | Dylan Cunha | Ten-race maiden but he's been threatening, including over C&D, and last week's Newcastle second was a career-best; should get a good pace to aim at and he's high on the list with his rider's claim a bonus. |
(13) Master Dandy | | | | | | 4 | Jack Doughty | James Fanshawe | Gained his first handicap win when produced late to land a 6f event at Lingfield last week; unpenalised for that apprentice race win (3lb well in); has stamina to prove but he has to be high on the list. |
Letmelivemylife and Roman Emperor are dangerously well treated back on AW and a return to form for either wouldn't be a total shock. Jackson Street (second choice) and the unpenalised Master Dandy are high on the list but this looks set to be run at a good pace and it's easy to envisage the in-form THAPA VC arriving on the scene late.[Paul Smith]
Race 8: 20:00 Chelmsford City Betfair Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) GB 1m
(7) Video Games | | | | | | 3 | Tyler Heard | Mark Usher | Ran to a modest level in two 6f runs at Windsor last August when trained by Ralph Beckett; may do better on AW (dam a 6f AW winner) but she has enough to prove starting out for Mark Usher after a 402-day absence. |
(6) Summanus | | | | | | 3 | Jonny Peate | Jack Jones | Palpably green but still offered little short-term encouragement when tailed off at Lingfield last week. |
1st (5) Jacks My Boy | | | | | | 3 | Ben Sanderson | S Woods | Finished behind a couple of reopposing rivals at Lingfield on his debut two weeks ago; his track position in the straight perhaps wasn't optimal but he still needs a major step forward to win. |
3rd (1) Space Trooper | | | | | | 4 | Marco Ghiani | P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck | Half-brother to stable star Apollo One (won on debut; RPR 113) as well as a winner in Italy; dam a prolific 1m-1m2f winner (including AW; 99); starts out in an uncompetitive race and he's worth a market check. |
4th (2) Mauchline | | | | | | 4 | David Probert | James Tate | Sent off the 4-1 second favourite for a Lingfield maiden (1m) on his belated debut two weeks ago, racing freely and weakening in the closing stages; should be more clued up today and he's one to consider. |
(4) Mr Grimes | | | | | | 3 | Taylor Fisher | J S Moore | Finished in front of Mauchline and Jacks My Boy when second of seven at Lingfield two weeks ago (1m, AW), but his late progress was laboured and the form looks ordinary; early days but more will be needed to win. |
2nd (3) Saigon Dream | | | | | | 3 | Edward Greatrex | Jack Channon | Modest form when fourth of five at Brighton on his debut but fared much better when second of ten at Kempton (7f) three weeks ago; was well positioned in a steadily run race on that occasion but it's still the most persuasive form on offer. |
Mauchline may fare best of the three that ran in a Lingfield maiden two weeks ago and he's a contender, while Space Trooper is worth a market check on his belated debut. SAIGON DREAM enjoyed the run of the race when second at Kempton three weeks ago, but that still represents the most persuasive form in this contest and he can get off the mark at the third attempt.[Paul Smith]
Race 9: 20:30 Chelmsford City Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap (0-55) (6) 3yo+ GB 1m
(12) Kodiac Brave | | | | | | 6 | Charlie Bennett | Craig Benton | Poor form in Hong Kong and yet to show much since joining current yard. |
(5) United Force | | | | | | 4 | Taylor Fisher | Clare Hobson | Off the mark for this stable in a 1m 0-52 handicap at Yarmouth in July; not so good on either start since and others bring more pressing claims. |
(9) Baulac | | | | | | 4 | Jack Doughty | Tony Carroll | Unplaced in nine starts but there were the occasional flashes of promise last season; yet to fire in two runs this summer and his stamina for 1m isn't yet assured. |
3rd (10) Drifts Away | | | | | | 3 | Harry Burns | T J Kent | Appeared to show improved form over C&D five weeks ago but that was a steadily run race and he was readily left behind when the pace increased; that said, he's making his handicap debut at a low level and he's worth a market check. |
(14) Explosively | | | | | | 3 | Marco Ghiani | William Knight | Fared no better on the switch to handicaps when out the back in a 1m event at Lingfield (AW) three weeks ago; visor back on this time (tried cheekpieces latest); improvement is needed. |
(6) Handel | | | | | | 6 | Joey Haynes | Chelsea Banham | Just one win to his name from 38 starts but he's run some good races in defeat this year, notably a short-head defeat at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start; others appeal more for win purposes. |
4th (13) Nasneen | | | | | | 3 | Rob Hornby | Ian Williams | She has missed more engagements (seven) than she's contested (four) since joining Ian Williams in January but she retains ability judged on her third of 12 at Windsor in July (1m, good to firm); subsequent run over 6f is not the one to judge her on; one to take seriously. |
(4) Semser | | | | | | 7 | Tom Queally | Gary & Josh Moore | Has C&D form but all wins have come over further; he's dropped to a tempting mark, fully 14lb lower than when placed twice here last November, and is capable of a big run. |
1st (11) Bold Suitor | | | | | | 7 | Georgia Dobie | Craig Benton | Took a while to find his level on his return from a spell in Hong Kong but he hasn't run badly on his last three starts; others are still more appealing for win purposes though. |
(7) Takes Time | | | | | | 3 | Brandon Wilkie | David Loughnane | 0-10 but she's offered a bit more off a reduced mark this month, most recently finishing second of eight at Chester last Friday (7f, heavy); this is a few grades lower and she's partnered by a good apprentice; chance. |
2nd (3) H Key Lails | | | | | | 4 | Kaiya Fraser | Michael Attwater | In good form over C&D in February; put some poor runs behind him when third over C&D four weeks ago, forcing a strong pace but picked off towards the finish; can win off this mark and he's more appealing than many. |
(1) Heerathetrack | | | | | | 5 | George Rooke | Mark Usher | Won twice over 7f in January, once at this track; two good runs here last month and he has run well over 1m in the past; each-way shout. |
(2) Meng Tian | | | | | | 5 | Ben Sanderson | S Woods | On the same mark as when winning at Wolverhampton in April; finished in front of H Key Lails here last month but wouldn't be sure to confirm those placings. |
(8) Forever Proud | | | | | | 4 | Sean D Bowen | James Owen | Two 1m2f wins at Lingfield this year for Mark Hoad; strong favourite for her stable debut at that track last week but weakened into third in the final 100 yards; drawn wide but still a major player dropped to 1m. |
Plenty of possibles but the three against the field are Nasneen, H Key Lails (second choice) and FOREVER PROUD. The selection couldn't justify short-priced favouritism at Lingfield on her stable debut last week but that was still a fair start and she has more to offer.[Paul Smith]