January 11 / 15.40 Chelmsford (AW)

15.40

Standard To Slow

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  • 0m 6f 0y
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  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

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Form: 2/057-

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Talented 2yo who was placed in Group 2 and 3 races over 5f; just three runs in 2024 but looked to retain plenty of ability in Group 3 at Ascot in May; worrying that he started slowly either side of that, most recently at Lingfield last week, but the return to 6f will suit and he still has potential.
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8th

8

(11)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Rosario

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roger Teal

Captured this prize last year and largely in good form after, despite his customary slow starts; should strip sharper for his reappearance sixth in 5f Newmarket handicap 17 days ago so he's no forlorn hope in refitted cheekpieces.

8/1

6th

2

(9)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Newmarket

Rosario

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Teal

Strong traveller who can be slowly away; first handicap win when beating Existent at Goodwood (5f, good) last May; treading water during the summer but he did well when a close third of 21 from a tough draw in the Portland (extended 5f, good) in September and a subsequent Ascot defeat by a well-treated rival was another solid run given the race didn't go his way; claims.

5/1

5

(7)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Rosario

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Teal

Just two wins to his name but he has plenty of ability and comes here in top form, most recently coming from well back to snatch second at Ascot three weeks ago (5f, soft); slow starts are a thorn in his side but no surprise to see him arriving on the scene late; new visor replaces cheekpieces.

4/1

Form: 7012-2 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Flourishing over 6f on Tapeta, following a tight Southwell win with a narrow defeat on unfavourable terms in a conditions race there next time; has since given it a good shot in a strong Newcastle handicap and looks likely to do so again despite a 2lb rise; Polytrack debut.
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16th

8

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

We Never Stop

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Seems best on the AW these days and has run poorly on his last two turf outings, including here; others make more appeal.

50/1

19th

13

(2)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

We Never Stop

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Two-time turf winner who ran well when third at Newcastle (6f, AW) in March; however, the AW seems preferable nowadays and he finished last at Newmarket (5f, good) last month when back on grass.

50/1

8th

3

(5)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Newmarket

We Never Stop

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Often leads; first two wins on turf (6f/5f; good to firm) but better on AW and it's a long time since he showed much on grass; slow to find form on sand over the winter but he's dropped a few pounds now back at 5f; one to keep an eye on for yard that has won two of the last nine runnings.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5711-9 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
In fine fettle recently, leaving it late for narrow 6f wins at Southwell and Kempton, but he didn't do himself justice on his course debut at Newcastle ten days ago and this is another warm race in which to revive.
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5th

11

(2)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Amazonian Dream

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Hasn't won for a while but was an encouraging third on his return at action at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago; sports a first-time visor and is well-handicapped on his old form.

9/1

3rd

5

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Amazonian Dream

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Has returned to AW this year, best efforts when placed twice; losing run is mounting up but he has loads of Windsor form, including three wins, and returns to this venue off an attractive mark; possibilities.

8/1

Form: 28325-

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
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2nd

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:38 Beverley

Alzahir

10st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Recorded his sixth victory of the year with a career-best effort in 5.4f handicap at York 16 days ago; he's also a winner in the mud so must enter calculations once more.

5/1

1

(7)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

15:00 York

Alzahir

9st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

He has enjoyed a fine season, winning five handicaps, and he ran another sound race when fourth in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon three weeks ago; this intermediate trip should suit and he's versatile where the going is concerned; likely to run well but might find a few better treated.

10/1

2

(17)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Alzahir

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

He's enjoyed a fine year and although he's come unstuck on his last two starts, he did too much early at York and then raced up the middle in the Stewards' Cup; earlier Ascot win off just 2lb lower was a fine effort; first visit to Ripon but he has won on the undulations at Epsom; drawn against the rail and a big run would seem likely.

10/1

Form: 22652- C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; winner of two of his four starts here, both at 5f although he was worn down only late over C&D last January; similar story at Wolverhampton recently (off 2lb lower) and although he has the rail draw he might be vulnerable late on again.
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3

(7)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Blind Beggar

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

Has won just once since April 2024, at Sandown (5f, good; from 6lb higher) last July; joined this trainer soon after for 15,000gns, and runner-up on stable debut; nowhere near his best in three starts this year, including when twelfth of 20 at York (6f; 50-1) latest.

25/1

12th

21

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Blind Beggar

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Jessica Macey

Record of 240500 for current yard reflects that he hasn't been able to hold his form; others are much more obvious.

40/1

11th

6

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Blind Beggar

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Record of 24050 for new yard reflects that he hasn't been able to hold his form; failed to beat a rival in sole outing this year; others have better claims.

50/1

Form: 150/1- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
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5

(6)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Cairn Gorm

9st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Made a winning stable debut at Wolverhampton in December (6f), overcoming a 448-day absence in the process; he hasn't kicked on from that in three runs since and connections now reach for cheekpieces.

14/1

5

(6)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Cairn Gorm

9st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Made a winning stable debut at Wolverhampton in December (6f), overcoming a 448-day absence in the process; he hasn't kicked on from that in three runs since and connections now reach for cheekpieces.

14/1

9th

3

(1)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ripon

Cairn Gorm

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

raced far side, prominent, weakened inside final furlong, 1st of 2 in group

8/1

Form: 52031- D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-3 on Tapeta when winning over 5f at Southwell recently, where he led close home after getting run off his legs at halfway; up 3lb to career-high mark but has often shaped better than the bare result so probably worthy of it; return to 6f can suit; Polytrack debut.
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4th

11

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Led late on when winning a 5f handicap at Hamilton in June; best run since when third of ten at Leicester 11 days ago (5f, good to soft); more to prove back over 6f.

10/1

11

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Can take a nap at the start; best form of 2025 in good 5f Hamilton races during June, going close (good to soft) before leading near the line (good) but he hasn't been running badly in competitive sprints of late; the expected strong pace can suit now he's back at 5f and returned to this grade.

10/1

53

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 4lb

T: Richard Fahey

Close second at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in June and went one better there (5f, good) 11 days later; effective over 6f in the past; however, down the field on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

33/1

Form: 70841- CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Not especially prolific for the Charltons but he had some smart form in good 6f AW handicaps last winter, including a C&D win; went through a quiet spell but well treated now and he took advantage on second run for new yard at Lingfield (7f) last week; back up 2lb; respected on return to 6f.
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4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

3

(7)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newmarket

Batal Dubai

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jack Morland

Won a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell in February but his last two efforts have been disappointing; lightly raced on turf but fully effective on fast ground; new visor needs to turn things around.

10/1

Form: 01431-

Last run: 103 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 5f on turf in Ireland, most recently in September; sold for 27,000gns since and this looks a tough starting point for new trainer, back over 6f on AW debut; first-time tongue-tie.
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4

(12)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Sevensees

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

On a losing run and she arrives on the back of modest efforts in 5f handicaps at Haydock and Southwell last month; cheekpieces are reached for now.

14/1

11th

5

(12)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

16:37 Southwell (AW)

Sevensees

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

C&D winner off 11lb higher as recently as March; the odd good run for Ruth Carr this summer and he is closely matched with Zarzyni on a Beverley run last month; not ruled out.

14/1

8

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Sevensees

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Front-runner who has dropped down the weights and run well in defeat on his last two starts (5f, good to firm); his turf wins in Ireland came on soft/yielding going; could build on his recent form now back on easier ground.

8/1

Form: 8121-6 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Found new reserves since back from a break and tongue tied, racing clear in fine style at Lingfield (6f) recently; however, he ran flat back at Southwell last week and some quick runs may be catching up with him.
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9th

1

(10)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Rebel Empire

9st 12lb

J: John Fahy

T: Richard Hannon

All three wins have been on AW and latest was at Chelmsford (6f) in January; now 4lb lower than for that success but he's been tailed off in last two runs (turf/Tapeta) and needs a major revival.

10/1

13th

7

(8)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Empire

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Better on AW than turf and wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Ascot run (reportedly unsuited by the fast ground); 2lb lower than for his Chelmsford win in January (6f); not discounted.

16/1

12

(5)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Rebel Empire

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won three times on AW over the winter and now back to the last winning mark; more to prove on turf though and others have greater potential.

25/1

Form: 76521- CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

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3rd

11

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Rebel Path

8st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Tame end to last season and no return to form on his two starts this year; however, he's 2lb lower than when winning this under Olivia Haines last year (good to firm) and the return to the Rowley Mile could trigger a revival.

12/1

7th

8

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Rebel Path

8st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Stuart Williams

On a dangerous mark on 2025 best but he ended that campaign with some lesser efforts and it was the same story on his return to action five weeks ago; others look safer.

16/1

7th

8

(4)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rebel Path

8st 13lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

Both of his wins on the AW have been over C&D but his most recent success came on turf at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last May; back on the AW following a 159-day break.

8/1

Form: 5421-4 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Speedy type who showed plenty of dash, despite the narrow win, at Nottingham (6f) on final start for Roger Varian; raced freely when dropped to 5f on yard debut at Newcastle but the gaps didn't come for him and he couldn't pick up quickly enough when one did; remains of interest but up in grade and 3lb out of the weights back at 6f.
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5

(3)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Sanat

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Appleby

C&D winner; on the same mark as for his Nottingham win in May; quiet more recently but this should be run to suit and his ability isn't in doubt.

7/1

5

(3)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Sanat

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins this year, latest at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in May off 2lb lower than today; among the backmarkers on his last three outings, trying cheekpieces on first occasion and a hood on latest (joining the usual tongue-tie); does without either tonight but he's too inconsistent for comfort.

12/1

6th

3

(1)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 4

19:15 Lingfield

Sanat

9st 11lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins this year, the latest from 2lb lower at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in May; should get a good pace to aim at, but he needs to bounce back from a couple of lesser performances; hood now added.

8/1

Selections

The Guardian:

Sanat

TOPSPEED:

Batal Dubai

RP RATINGS:

We Never Stop

SPOTLIGHT:

Brooklyn Nine Nine

Telegraph:

Rosario

The Sun:

We Never Stop

Daily Mail:

Sanat

D Express:

Sanat

The Star:

Sanat

Daily Mirror:

Brooklyn Nine Nine

POSTDATA:

Batal Dubai

The Times:

Batal Dubai

Daily Record:

Batal Dubai