December 19 / 17.40 Chelmsford (AW)

17.40

Standard

CCR “Confined” Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C/D) (3 Runs Or Less) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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CCR “Confined” Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C/D) (3 Runs Or Less) (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.70
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 148

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Has found life tougher in Group company since making a successful debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June, but he ran well when fourth of six (3l behind Whistlejacket) in the July Stakes at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) on the first occasion; back in much calmer waters here and his dam won on Polytrack; the one to beat.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Rajeko

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Only had three runs in the last 15 months and he hasn't beaten a rival in any of them; drops back in trip having been gelded; risky.

33/1

1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Rajeko

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Bell

Useful 2yo, including a 1m AW win; good second in a local Group 2 in Qatar in February and followed that with a Listed second at Lingfield two weeks later (both 7f); back up to 1m for his handicap debut; unexposed but has an eight-month break to overcome.

7/2

1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Rajeko

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Bell

Useful 2yo, including a 1m AW win; good second in a local Group 2 in Qatar in February and followed that with a Listed second at Lingfield two weeks later (both 7f); back up to 1m for his handicap debut; unexposed but has an eight-month break to overcome.

7/2

13/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
9-4 second favourite when winning by a neck on last month's Southwell debut (1m, Tapeta), the first two pulling well clear of the third who has won since; has a penalty and the outside stall but still a major player.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(5)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Port Light

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

raced centre, pressed leader, weakened over 1f out

16/1

5th

9

(5)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Port Light

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has progressive form over 1m on AW; good third in useful conditions race at Chelmsford most recently, shaping as if this drop in distance is worth exploring; interesting turf debutant.

16/1

3rd

4

(1)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Port Light

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Posted a win (at Southwell) and a near-miss (over this C&D) from his first two starts; then gelded and won by 5l at 1-4 over C&D in February; this is much tougher but he's a likeable prospect who could hold his own.

5/1

3rd
10 (6)
Dojin

12/1

  • Place: £8.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Iffraaj; 30,000gns yearling; dam Italian 7.5f/8.5f 2yo winner (RPR 88), closely related to Italian winners Faciascura (1m2f Group 3) and Finidaprest (1m3f Listed), half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Mashhoor, out of Group-placed 1m2f/1m3f winner; stable can get them ready first time and market support would be interesting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

16:23 Ascot

Dojin

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Kept to AW for her first five starts and she won three of them, including handicaps at Kempton over this sort of trip in the spring; weak in the market when beaten 7l into second on her turf debut at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) three weeks ago but maybe this drop back down in trip can assist.

10/1

2nd

1

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Newmarket (July)

Dojin

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

A rising force who is 3-5 on AW overall and won 1m3f/1m4f handicaps at Kempton on her two starts this season; both were by a neck and, despite her pedigree, she now looks worth a go at 1m6f after the good scrap last time; up 5lb but turf debut may ask the bigger question.

7/4

1st

3

(4)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Dojin

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: S Woods

Made it 2-4 when defying a year's absence over 1m3f here last month with Caramay back in third and Club Class in fourth; 4lb higher, but still unexposed and no problem with the return to this trip; respected.

3/1

Form: 1 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied her 33-1 odds when making a successful debut here (7f) five weeks ago; did it nicely enough, but those in behind to have run since haven't advertised the form; will need to improve in order to defy the penalty.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(8)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

English Lady

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dean Ivory

Dual 7f Polytrack winner; has had only a couple of goes on turf and may be open to improvement.

10/1

7th

6

(7)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

English Lady

9st 6lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Dual 7f Polytrack winner; did well to finish third over C&D on recent seasonal debut, having endured a wide trip from stall 12, and is still quite lightly raced after only 12 starts; high on the list.

13/2

3rd

8

(12)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

English Lady

9st 6lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Two wins from 11 starts, the latest of those wins coming at Kempton (1m, AW) in September off a 3lb lower mark than today's; disappointing there in November and now returns following a 161-day break.

12/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Lord Campari (1m; RPR 103) and Charleston Belle (6f AW; 70); dam 6f winner (including 2yo/Listed; 106), half-sister to HK 5f winner Ace King and 7f winner Diamond Belle, out of 5f Group 3 winner; already gelded, but enough to like on pedigree and stable does have winning 2yo newcomers; watch the market.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(6)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Malay Massaman

8st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Amy Murphy

Beaten around 15l at Chelmsford and over C&D in recent months; a big step forward is needed in a first-time tongue-tie.

100/1

6th

8

(6)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Malay Massaman

8st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Amy Murphy

Beaten around 15l at Chelmsford and over C&D in recent months; a big step forward is needed in a first-time tongue-tie.

100/1

8th

8

(6)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Malay Massaman

8st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Amy Murphy

100-1 when fifth of 13 on his Chelmsford debut (1m, Polytrack) last month; finished over 15l behind the winner who was officially rated 99; should improve.

50/1

Form: 3

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
9-1 when third of ten on his Lingfield debut (1m, Polytrack) 16 days ago, albeit around 11l behind the first two; improvement will be required.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Ravens King

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Third over C&D on his 2yo debut in December, albeit well beaten by the front two; no progress at Chelmsford 16 days later and absent for 312 days; gelded during his absence; makes stable debut (same owner) at a realistic level; can do better.

14/1

4th

4

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Ravens King

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Third over C&D on his 2yo debut in December, albeit well beaten by the front two; no progress at Chelmsford 16 days later and absent for 312 days; gelded during his absence; makes stable debut (same owner) at a realistic level; can do better.

14/1

6th

8

(10)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Ravens King

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

never better than midfield

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal by Kodi Bear; 22,000gns yearling; dam Listed-placed 6f 2yo/7.5f winner (RPR 93), half-sister to Listed-placed 6f winner Chocoya, out of 7f/1m winning half-sister to 6f Lowther/1m Falmouth winner Nahoodh; stable can get one ready first time and the market should be revealing.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(5)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

15:15 Ffos Las

Maximus Decimus

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

In a very similar boat to Burano Murano, having shown only minor promise in three qualifying races (1m-1m2f) but with the potential to get more competitive in low-grade handicaps.

12/1

5

(12)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:07 Lingfield

Maximus Decimus

9st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Built on his debut seventh when third of nine in 9.5f Wolverhampton novice in March; he may do better still on his turf debut after a break.

33/1

3rd

5

(3)

12th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maximus Decimus

8st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Never able to break out of midfield when a 33-1 seventh on December's Chelmsford debut (1m); retains potential at 6f-1m on breeding and too early to write off, but does need to work out what's required more.

66/1

OUR TIP

Form: 90

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Astronomical prices and tailed off in two starts over 6f on turf for Derek Shaw in May/June; makes stable/AW debut after 196 days off (same owners).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:45 Newton Abbot

Backer Bilk

11st 2lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Low-grade winner on the AW who has shown some aptitude for hurdling, making the frame in run-of-the-mill 2m maidens at Hereford (good) and Huntingdon (good to firm); not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but should feature in a weak race.

3/1

3rd

5

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:00 Huntingdon

Backer Bilk

10st 12lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Low-grade AW winner; did not achieve huge amount when well-held second of seven behind short-odds favourite at Hereford (2m, good) a fortnight ago, his second hurdle run, but might collect another minor prize here.

6/1

Form: 95

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Little impact in her first two starts, finishing behind English Lady in the first and Ravens King in the second; handicaps may provide her with more options.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(6)

8th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Casual Encounter

8st 10lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Barry Brennan

0-11 (hurdles/Flat); well held at Lingfield (1m5f, good) on her debut for this yard last August and it was the same story in four starts over hurdles; pulled up at Fakenham when last seen 138 days ago and others are preferred.

12/1

4th

1

8th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:05 Ludlow

Casual Encounter

11st 0lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Barry Brennan

Lowly rated Flat maiden who has struggled at big prices in two hurdle runs this autumn; cheekpieces are now added.

100/1

6th

11

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

15:30 Market Rasen

Casual Encounter

10st 3lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Barry Brennan

Lowly rated Flat maiden who finished behind Lynsey Larue when last of five on last month's hurdling debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f).

100/1

10th
6 (7)
Arundel

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Make Believe; half-brother to winners Birdman (1m4f/1m5f including Listed; RPR 110) and Manhattanville (6f/7f AW 2yo; 83); dam 1m winner (78), out of 1m2f/1m4f winning half-sister to Group 3 winners Elusive Pimpernel (7f/1m) and Palavicini (1m1f); nice pedigree, but he cost just 1,000gns as a yearling and the stable has very few winning 2yo newcomers.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Arundel

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ed Dunlop

Very consistent in turf handicaps at up to 1m4f, winning once and runner-up on four other occasions; offered enough to think he's still in form when 2l fourth of six at Newmarket (1m2f) three weeks ago; showed promise on AW at start of his career; ought to be on the premises again.

7/2

4th

3

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Newmarket (July)

Arundel

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Consistent 3yo who ran well again in defeat when tried over 1m4f at Thirsk last week; won't mind returning to 1m2f but he's clearly handicapped about right.

4/1

4

(7)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

20:10 Thirsk

Arundel

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ed Dunlop

Runner-up twice over 1m2f since winning maiden handicap over that trip at Pontefract (good to firm) in May; drops in grade here and has been shaping as though well worth a crack at 1m4f; headgear switched; good chance.

13/8

Form: 06

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten in his first two starts, the latest here (1m2f) a week ago; may be one for handicaps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(1)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:43 Catterick

Reload

8st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Struggled on his first four starts (7f-1m4f) but he shaped with some encouragement at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) nine days ago in his second handicap, keeping on from the rear in a steadily run race; may be capable of building on that.

8/1

6th

10

(10)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reload

8st 6lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Was returning from a 258-day absence when tailed off on his handicap debut at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) 19 days ago; gelded since; upped in trip and still has time on his side so worth monitoring for market confidence.

10/1

8th

6

(7)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:35 Lingfield (AW)

Reload

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Big prices and well beaten in three starts in November/December (7f-1m2f); off since and now steps up in distance for his handicap debut; betting should be informative.

11/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal by Expert Eye; closely related to 5f winners Agent Shiftwell (including AW 2yo; RPR 79) and Pretty Shiftwell (AW; 66), half-sister to 1m/1m2f winner Shifter (including AW; 76); dam Listed-placed 5f winner (including AW; 98) from good sprinting family; bred to handle the AW, but stable not noted for winning 2yo newcomers.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(5)

13th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Holywell Bay

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

held up in rear

33/1

10th

7

(8)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell (AW)

Holywell Bay

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Pair of duck eggs next to her name; poor claims dropped further in distance.

100/1

10th

7

(8)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell (AW)

Holywell Bay

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Pair of duck eggs next to her name; poor claims dropped further in distance.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
May foal by Study Of Man; 2,000gns yearling; half-sister to 12.4f/2m AW winner Murau (RPR 89); dam 2m AW winner (66), half-sister to 2m4f Group 1 winner Invermark and 1m4f Group 2 winner Craigsteel, out of Park Hill runner-up; stoutly bred filly who would be a very rare winning 2yo newcomer from the yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(5)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sister Seagull

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Christine Dunnett

took keen hold, always behind, weakened 2f out

200/1

7th

7

(5)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sister Seagull

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Christine Dunnett

250-1 and tailed off at Chelmsford (1m) last month; no appeal.

200/1

13th

13

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Sister Seagull

8st 11lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Christine Dunnett

slowly away, always behind

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.00
Straight Forecast £2.02
Trifecta £21.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rajeko

POSTDATA:

Port Light

The Times:

English Lady

NEWMARKET:

Arundel

Telegraph:

Port Light

Daily Mirror:

Port Light

The Sun:

Port Light

Daily Mail:

English Lady

RP RATINGS:

Rajeko

The Guardian:

Rajeko

D Express:

Rajeko

The Star:

Rajeko

Daily Record:

Rajeko