December 19 / 20.10 Chelmsford (AW)

20.10

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 078207 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Could never get into the race won by Poetic Jack at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) 15 days ago, but is now 9lb lower than for the second of two wins over C&D in April and 3lb lower than when runner-up over 5f back here in October; cheekpieces return and a big run is anticipated.
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3rd

5

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

Southbank

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Chris Gordon

Authoritative win over C&D on first start for Chris Gordon last May and plenty went wrong when bidding to win that race again two starts ago (surely would have been heavily involved with a clear run); beaten into second at even-money on AW next time but the winner rather stole it; shortlisted.

5/2

2nd

2

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Southbank

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Chris Gordon

Nothing wrong with his C&D second a month ago and was unlucky back on turf last time (same Bath handicap he won last season), when hitting plenty of traffic; will rightly be popular.

3/1

6th

2

(6)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Southbank

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Chris Gordon

Won this race (firm) last year and he scored off 1lb lower at Kempton in the autumn; has remained in good form on AW this year and he chased home an improver at Lingfield (6f) last month; should get a good pace back on turf and he's a big player back at this track.

4/1

33/1

  • Place: £7.20

Form: 006820 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who has been more out than in since winning from 1lb lower at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) in January; best subsequent effort when second of ten here (7f) in October; best form would put him in the mix.
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5th

1

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Nubough

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Pattinson

Fine on Tapeta but all his wins have come on Polytrack, including twice last spring at Chelmsford; still dangerous when dipping into this company but he's unpredictable now and 7f round here is enough of a test.

7/1

11th

12

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Nubough

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Capable on his day and 1lb below his last winning mark, but now at the veteran stage and recent form has an uneven look to it; others more compelling.

40/1

6th

7

(8)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Nubough

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Two C&D wins; has been racing over 7f, a rival forcing a dead-heat off this mark at Chelmsford last May, but he had won over 6f there last March; finished a fair runner-up when making the running again here last month but likely more needed for the win.

14/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 134605 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Back off same mark as when winning at Southwell (6f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) in August; didn't enjoy the clearest of runs when fifth of nine over C&D seven weeks ago; no headgear today; frame material.
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5

(11)

11th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Katie G

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Mixed form since she won at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last August, but there have been a few fair efforts in the interim and she's now 1lb below her last winning mark; not discounted.

12/1

5

(11)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Katie G

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Mixed form since she won at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last August, but there have been a few fair efforts in the interim and she's now 1lb below her last winning mark; not discounted.

12/1

9th

5

(10)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Katie G

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

took keen hold, midfield

9/2

Form: 604487

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-10 for Paul Midgley, failing to build on early promise; hood given a go on stable debut; only of interest if attracting support.
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1st

1

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:05 Brighton

Silky Robin

10st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Toomey

Mark eased after a fruitless spell on the AW and made it four wins on the spin on turf when going in off 5lb lower five weeks ago; currently 2-2 round here and it's hard to find any negatives.

2/1

1st

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

17:55 Lingfield

Silky Robin

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Toomey

Won four races on turf last year and resumes after an unsuccessful stint on the AW, 2lb lower than when last successful; fascinating contender.

11/1

14/1

Form: 590576 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Won a couple of nurseries here (5f/6f) in the autumn of 2023, but 0-19 since the latest of those despite a sliding mark; look elsewhere.
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5th

14

(10)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Zachary

8st 11lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Charlie Johnston

Won a couple of nurseries here (5f/6f) in the autumn of 2023, but 0-19 since the latest of those despite a sliding mark; look elsewhere.

14/1

5th

14

(10)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Zachary

8st 11lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Charlie Johnston

towards rear

14/1

6th

8

(6)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Zachary

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Johnston

Won two Chelmsford nurseries last autumn; 0-16 in 2024 and opposable despite his lowly mark.

8/1

16/1

Form: -59706

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-7; hasn't been getting home in her races over further, so the drop in trip could be a good move; worth a second look.
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11th

6

(1)

15th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Frightening

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jack Jones

Form fizzled out after promising debut but she looked worth another go at 7f when a keeping-on sixth in quite a competitive handicap for the grade at Wolverhampton (6f) last time; considered down in class; tongue tied the last twice but not today.

5/1

11th

6

(1)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Frightening

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jack Jones

Form fizzled out after promising debut but she looked worth another go at 7f when a keeping-on sixth in quite a competitive handicap for the grade at Wolverhampton (6f) last time; considered down in class; tongue tied the last twice but not today.

5/1

11

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Frightening

9st 9lb

T: Jack Jones

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 510882 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
All three wins at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) at the start of the year; back off last winning mark when second of 12 at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) 15 days ago; back up 1lb and drawn wide but still one for the shortlist.
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11th

8

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 5lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Goes well here and has twice won over C&D; 2lb lower than his last winning mark and although two of his last three starts have been below par, they were at Chelmsford; likely contender back here.

7/1

6th

5

(4)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Attwater

Five-time AW winner over 6f, most recently at Kempton in October off today's mark; unfortunate not to finish closer there ten days ago but this drop back in trip may not prove ideal.

7/1

5th

3

(4)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Won twice over C&D last year and back off the same mark as for the latest in October; respected, especially if getting a solid pace to aim at.

7/2

10/1

Form: 476429 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Two wins over 6f on turf/Polytrack this year; found to be sore after finishing well held at Bath (5.7f, soft) seven weeks ago; has since had a wind operation but others make more appeal.
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3rd

5

(9)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Fai Fai

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Daniel Steele

Not shown much in two starts on the AW since returning in March and just 3-50, but he was placed in all four starts in handicap company here (6f) last year; just about stays this far; shortlisted.

7/1

7th

7

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Fai Fai

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Daniel Steele

Pretty consistent last spring-autumn but doesn't win very often and made a low-key reappearance over C&D last month; needs to have taken significant benefit from that recent outing.

10/1

5/2

Form: 244221 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Course winner (7f) who made all at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) 15 days ago; 4lb rise less of a concern than the outside stall.
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6th

6

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:51 Brighton

Poetic Jack

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

2-35 with both wins coming on the AW; return to this trip shouldn't be a problem, but others are preferred for win purposes; cheekpieces return.

10/1

6th

13

(4)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Poetic Jack

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Dual AW winner (6f/7f) but his last success was 17 months ago and he's been up and down in five runs this year; ran too freely at Lingfield last time but that was a disappointing run as favourite and he needs to bounce back again after that.

10/1

14/1

Form: 361486 CD

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won a 0-50 classified event over C&D in January and has scored three times on Tapeta since; back off the same mark as for the latest of those at Southwell in August and no surprise if he figures.
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2nd

3

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Leicester

Due Date

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Charlie Wallis

Five wins in 2025, including C&D, but rather going through the motions this time around; showed a bit more spark with his front-running sixth at Kempton in May; on a manageable mark and the type to come good again soon.

12/1

6th

7

(1)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Due Date

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Charlie Wallis

Four wins in a purple patch in the second half of 2025; now 5lb lower than for his last success but he's struggled at big prices in five runs this year and needs to turn things around; one of two runners for the yard.

25/1

Form: 069746 D

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
10lb lower than when making a successful handicap debut at Yarmouth (6f, good) in September last year, but patchy form in the meantime and well beaten in both AW starts; has undergone wind surgery; drawn wide.
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8th

9

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

13:52 Yarmouth

Zina Colada

9st 5lb

J: Lillie Dingle

T: George Margarson

6f course winner who put up her best recent effort back here over C&D (good) on her penultimate start; inconsistent; never involved in better company at Newmarket (7f, good) latest; should appreciate a return to this level but is hard to predict; cheekpieces go on.

13/2

7

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:18 Newmarket

Zina Colada

8st 9lb

J: Lillie Dingle

T: George Margarson

Ran quite well under Lillie Dingle at Yarmouth (7f, good; scene of sole success) but she's not the easiest to predict and is 5lb higher here (out of the weights).

16/1

7

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:18 Newmarket

Zina Colada

8st 9lb

J: Lillie Dingle

T: George Margarson

Ran quite well under Lillie Dingle at Yarmouth (7f, good; scene of sole success) but she's not the easiest to predict and is 5lb higher here (out of the weights).

16/1

Form: 387670 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Dual Southwell Tapeta winner (6f/7f) for David Loughnane last winter and 2lb lower than for the latest, but she failed to beat a rival on stable debut after seven months off here (7f) a fortnight ago.
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9

(8)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:45 Brighton

Lady In Havana

9st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: Martin Dunne

Both wins at Southwell on AW when trained by David Loughnane; beaten a neck in a classified over C&D (good to firm) in July but held in a couple of handicaps since; first-time cheekpieces now go on.

16/1

10th

6

(9)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Lady In Havana

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Martin Dunne

Won twice here for David Loughnane (6f/7f); beaten a neck at Brighton (6f, good to firm) in July but she ran below that level at Windsor (6f, good) 40 days ago; returns to AW with an each-way chance.

5/1

5th

3

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:15 Windsor

Lady In Havana

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Martin Dunne

Dual Tapeta winner (6f/7f) for another yard; suffered near misses the last twice, in Jersey and then in a classified race at Brighton (6f); unlikely to be far away.

4/1

Form: -15125 C

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Two wins (one here) over 7f on Polytrack at the start of the year; has never raced over a trip this short and not seen in seven months, but he is proven fresh; interesting from the rail draw.
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8th

3

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Ballybaymoonshiner

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Murty McGrath

Rarely runs on turf but was close third at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) just under a year ago; returned from break with encouraging run at Southwell (7f, AW) in April, keeping on from a long way off the pace for sixth, and has possibilities if coping with the forecast slow ground.

12/1

6th

11

(11)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Ballybaymoonshiner

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Murty McGrath

Gained all four wins on Polytrack, the latest last May; returned from break with poor run in December and has wide draw for this first start since; others have much stronger claims.

14/1

9

(9)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:00 Chepstow

Ballybaymoonshiner

8st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Murty McGrath

Four-time AW winner, most recently at Chelmsford (7f) last month; recent 3lb rise does not look excessive but this will be just his second run in a sprint and his third run on turf; others look safer.

13/2

Non-runners

Big Bard

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £137.70
Straight Forecast £110.97
Tricast £423.40
Trifecta £579.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Southbank

POSTDATA:

Katie G

Daily Mail:

Due Date

RP RATINGS:

Poetic Jack

Daily Record:

Smasher

The Star:

Big Bard

Telegraph:

Katie G

The Sun:

Katie G

NEWMARKET:

Southbank

The Times:

Southbank

The Guardian:

Southbank

D Express:

Southbank

Daily Mirror:

Due Date