January 16 / 17.00 Chelmsford (AW)

17.00

Standard To Slow

Racing Welfare Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Racing Welfare Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.40
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising third of 13 in 7f novice event at Kempton last week, pulling clear of the remainder and faring best of the newcomers, while showing signs of being a game sort; stable won this race with a similar type last year; leading contender.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(2)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Easily Convinced

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Marco Botti

Hasn't looked straightforward in his four starts, hanging left when winning a Chelmsford maiden and again when sixth on handicap debut in February; no better for cheekpieces at Kempton last month and now tried in blinkers.

10/1

7th

7

(2)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Easily Convinced

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Marco Botti

Hasn't looked straightforward in his four starts, hanging left when winning a Chelmsford maiden and again when sixth on handicap debut in February; no better for cheekpieces at Kempton last month and now tried in blinkers.

10/1

6th

5

(7)

5th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Easily Convinced

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Son of Kodi Bear who opened his account in 7f Chelmsford maiden in January but came in only sixth of eight in 7f Southwell handicap three weeks ago; he needs to bounce back in first-time cheekpieces.

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied her 40-1 odds with fourth-place finish under 7lb apprentice in 1m contest here last Saturday for an encouraging debut; progress is not out of the question, with Hollie Doyle taking over.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(12)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:05 Brighton

Dance Recital

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Keady

Runner-up in a 7f AW maiden on her second start but that's as good as it's got; did get placed on handicap debut but all downhill since.

33/1

13

(14)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

15:02 Windsor

Dance Recital

8st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Keady

3yo maiden; raced mainly on AW; placed over 6f on handicap debut but subsequent form is poor; enough to prove on first attempt beyond 1m.

40/1

8th

5

(9)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Dance Recital

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Third on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in February but she's struggled in her three starts since (7f/1m); tongue-tie and cheekpieces now applied (replacing recent blinkers).

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £8.60

Form: 5-

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Perhaps one for handicaps later on, having been a 50-1 shot when fifth in 6f contest at Kempton, but wasn't far behind a couple of subsequent winners so the form gives cause for optimism.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(5)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Baker

Back to winning ways at Southwell last October, his second run for this yard, when coming from off the pace to win a 6f Class 6 in good style; runner-up at Wolverhampton two days later but two runs since haven't been quite so good; others appeal more.

12/1

1

(2)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: George Baker

Returned to form on his second start for this stable to beat ten rivals to win at Southwell (6f, AW) a week go and backed that up two days later with another good run under a penalty at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) to finish second of 11; drop to 5f is a bit of a concern.

7/4

5

(5)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:59 Wolverhampton (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Baker

Won a 6f maiden at Kempton in February for Phil McEntee; struggled in handicaps initially, including on stable debut 16 days ago, but he was back in form with a game come-from-behind win at Southwell on Thursday; the front two were clear there and he's one to take seriously despite his penalty.

6/4

Form: 67- BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has created his own problems at Southwell (got loose beforehand) and Wolverhampton (slowly away, took good hold); unlikely to progress until he learns to do things properly.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

11

(14)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Rogue Officer

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

A fair 7f/1m maiden for Peter Chapple-Hyam in 2025; changed hands for 7,000gns and he's finished ahead of only one rival in two runs for new yard this year; overall record is now 0-8 and he needs a big turnaround.

25/1

10th

9

(1)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Officer

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

A fair 7f/1m maiden for Peter Chapple-Hyam in 2025; changed hands for 7,000gns and beat only one for his new yard in 1m Newcastle handicap 16 days ago after three months off; has a bit to prove.

33/1

9th

5

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Officer

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Failed to win in six runs for Peter Chapple-Hyam but he finished second in handicaps at Chelmsford (7f) in August and Yarmouth (1m, good to soft; 14 ran) in October; sold for 7,000gns shortly after the Yarmouth effort; unexposed at a mile and he's one to note for market confidence.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran to a modest RPR with his fifth-place finish at Southwell (7f; belated debut) last month and, having turned four since, now concedes plenty of weight to several 3yo rivals; opposed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(3)

31st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield

Jungle Cruise

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

Only had six races; first run over this far when winning at Yarmouth (good to firm; 5lb lower) and got little cover when below par back there 17 days ago; considered.

3/1

5th

2

(3)

31st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield

Jungle Cruise

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

Only had six races; first run over this far when winning at Yarmouth (good to firm; 5lb lower) and got little cover when below par back there 17 days ago; considered.

3/1

7th

1

(1)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:42 Yarmouth

Jungle Cruise

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Bell

Won when upped to 1m2f here (good to firm) a fortnight ago on his second handicap start; drops back down in distance today but he's unexposed and his trainer continues in fine form; strong claims up 5lb.

11/4

Form: 6

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of a useful AW performer for her connections; duly showed some promise in Wolverhampton event (7f) last week, keeping-on sixth; interesting with improvement on the cards.
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6th

8

(1)

16th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Song Of Dubai

8st 7lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

First foal of a useful AW performer for her connections; duly showed some promise in Wolverhampton event (7f) last week, keeping-on sixth; interesting with improvement on the cards.

3/1

6th

8

(1)

16th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Song Of Dubai

8st 7lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

First foal of a useful AW performer for her connections; duly showed some promise in Wolverhampton event (7f) last week, keeping-on sixth; interesting with improvement on the cards.

3/1

6th

6

(6)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Song Of Dubai

8st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

First foal; dam 1m-1m2f AW winner (RPR 102), half-sister to winners Banditry (useful 1m-1m2f Flat including AW and 2m hurdle) and Cosmic George (1m4f AW), out of 1m 2yo winner Badalona; one of two newcomers for the yard and she needs a close look.

4/1

10/1

Form: 32565-

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Failed to get home over 6f at Southwell last time; good chance on best 5f form but he's the most exposed contender, being 0-7, and looks a doubtful stayer upped further in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(11)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Sonic Si

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

13-race maiden but he's reached the frame in sprint handicaps on AW in his last four starts; remains unexposed on turf and he could go well again off a sliding mark back in this sphere.

7/1

3rd

5

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Sonic Si

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

0-12 overall but has made the frame on the last three of his four starts for Tony Carroll, most recently when fourth at Lingfield (5f) last month; also suited by Tapeta and continues to edge down the weights; considered.

4/1

4th

6

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Sonic Si

9st 6lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

11-race maiden; not beaten far over 6f on his penultimate start but he failed to build on it back at 5f 18 days ago; stable also run Wedgewood.

5/1

Form: 93-

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts last year over 7f at Wolverhampton, better effort when third in small field latest; needs further progress and now has to carry a bigger weight; handicaps will be her thing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(5)

16th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Expert Elsa

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

slowly into stride, always behind

20/1

8th

2

(5)

16th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Expert Elsa

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

slowly into stride, always behind

20/1

3rd

6

(3)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Expert Elsa

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

pressed leader, led 5f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

16/1

Form: 4-5

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in maidens at Wolverhampton (fourth over 7f) and Lingfield (fifth over 1m), running well last time despite wide trip; may do better still and has possibilities.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(3)

2nd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:10 Musselburgh

Mullwarchar

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Well held in a Southwell novice last time but he's was only beaten around 3l in first two starts including from a wide draw at Lingfield (1m, AW) in January; needs a close look now switched to a handicap and he's bred to be much better than this opening mark.

9/4

5th

1

(3)

2nd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:10 Musselburgh

Mullwarchar

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Well held in a Southwell novice last time but he's was only beaten around 3l in first two starts including from a wide draw at Lingfield (1m, AW) in January; needs a close look now switched to a handicap and he's bred to be much better than this opening mark.

9/4

6th

7

(1)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Mullwarchar

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Holds a fighting chance on the bare form he's shown at Wolverhampton (fourth over 7f) and Lingfield (fifth over 1m); withdrawn (broke out of stalls and got loose before start) at Chelmsford since.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.40
Straight Forecast £4.55
Trifecta £92.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Easily Convinced

Telegraph:

Song Of Dubai

LAMBOURN:

Expert Elsa

RP RATINGS:

Easily Convinced

POSTDATA:

Easily Convinced

NEWMARKET:

Easily Convinced

The Times:

Easily Convinced

The Guardian:

Easily Convinced

Daily Mail:

Easily Convinced

D Express:

Easily Convinced

Daily Mirror:

Easily Convinced

The Sun:

Easily Convinced

Daily Record:

Easily Convinced

The Star:

Song Of Dubai