January 30 / 20.30 Chelmsford (AW)

20.30

Standard To Slow

Each Way Extra At bet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Each Way Extra At bet365 Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4-2222

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who has been expensive to follow, but he's finished runner-up in his four starts this year including a near miss at Wolverhampton (8.6f classified) on Tuesday; this is a quick turnaround but he should make another bold bid back in a handicap.
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(1)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Cherry King

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

prominent, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, just did enough

2/1

1st

6

(1)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Cherry King

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

prominent, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, just did enough

2/1

2nd

5

(8)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cherry King

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Proving expensive to follow but he's improving with racing and conditions shouldn't be an issue; lots to like in such an uncompetitive event.

11/10

14/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 3095-8

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Another 4yo with a record of 0-7; ran well for a long way when fifth over C&D last month but she failed to back that up at Wolverhampton (7f) three weeks ago; now goes back up in trip but she has form figures of 0958 in handicaps and others are more convincing.
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3rd

2

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Artificer

9st 10lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Matt Crawley

Last attempt on AW resulted in account-opening success at Chelmsford (1m) in February; return to 1m2f is worth exploring; interesting back in this sphere.

8/1

6th

8

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Artificer

8st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Matt Crawley

Has found her level having performed creditably in her last four races without looking ahead of her mark; seems tactically versatile.

10/1

3rd

2

(4)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Artificer

9st 6lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Matt Crawley

Has shown improvement in last three races, producing form figures of 212 (gained the win on AW; sole start under Fred Daly); ran creditably at Doncaster (again over 1m) most recently; solid contender.

4/1

OUR TIP

5/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 468-72 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won three times at up to 8.6f on AW last spring; took a while to find his form after returning from a break in October but he got back on track with a front-running second behind an odds-on rival at Southwell (7f) last week; 2lb well in off the same mark and he's a big player back up in trip.
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7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Billy McGarry

9st 5lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Arrives at the top of his game, scoring twice over 1m here before a good second of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago; firmly in the picture off the same mark.

9/2

7th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Billy McGarry

9st 5lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

led early, headed and prominent soon after start, took keen hold and dropped to midfield after 2f

9/2

2nd

1

(11)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billy McGarry

9st 11lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

C&D winner just under a year ago and comes into this on a hat-trick after two wins at Southwell (1m, Tapeta), the latest a narrow success under Andrea Pinna 11 days ago; up another 2lb and although his wide draw isn't ideal, he has to be respected in his current mood.

7/2

Form: 0985-6

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who has become disappointing and was only sixth of eight on recent stable debut at Southwell (1m classified); that was after an absence but she was beaten 9l and needs to leave that form well behind; first-time blinkers.
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6

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:40 Huntingdon

Venus Slipper

10st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Michael Keady

In good form earlier in the year on the AW, winning in February (1m2f) and going close the following month, although her latest two efforts haven't been so encouraging; makes hurdle debut but stamina for this trip is a concern.

100/1

6

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:40 Huntingdon

Venus Slipper

10st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Michael Keady

In good form earlier in the year on the AW, winning in February (1m2f) and going close the following month, although her latest two efforts haven't been so encouraging; makes hurdle debut but stamina for this trip is a concern.

100/1

15th

16

(3)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Venus Slipper

8st 6lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Michael Keady

awkward start, in rear

16/1

Form: 8333-9

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner but all over shorter trips; had a sequence of thirds here (7f) in the autumn but his form nosedived at Southwell (classified event) two weeks ago and he looks opposable on this step back up in trip.
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4th

9

(9)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Wrath Of Hector

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Three-time winner at Southwell much earlier in career; poor strike-rate in last few years but ties in with American Rose on reappearance form over C&D last week.

5/1

7th

11

(11)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:30 Yarmouth

Wrath Of Hector

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

No issue with this track, his last two wins over C&D (good to firm); knocking at the door lately, going close at Nottingham (6f, good to soft; beaten a head) a fortnight ago; should give another reasonable account.

10/1

13

(14)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Wrath Of Hector

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Jessica Macey

Multiple 6f-7f winner (turf wins on fast ground); arrives in reasonably good form after two AW placed efforts but has plenty to prove on soft ground.

9/1

Form: 1661-7 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won three times last year including at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) on his penultimate run; couldn't land a blow at Kempton two weeks ago but he had some traffic issues and he still looks on a workable mark; not ruled out.
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9th

10

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

United Force

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

Three wins (1m) in 2024 but he's been well held in last ten starts including when fourth behind Desiderata at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) last month; that wasn't bad but he needs to raise his game back in a handicap.

20/1

4th

11

(7)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

United Force

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

A three-time 1m scorer in 2024 but only poor form of late and he was soon ridden when fourth of six in 7f Chelmsford handicap in January; he needs to take a step forward.

16/1

4th

6

(1)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

United Force

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

Won three times over 1m in 2024, including over C&D; third at Southwell (1m, AW) last April but he's not been in the same form in four starts since; drops back to 7f and others are preferred.

20/1

20/1

Form: 3405-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has generally struggled in handicaps and was tailed off at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) 15 days ago; has plenty to prove with cheekpieces now added.
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8th

8

(4)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Genta

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Alice Haynes

Eight-race maiden who showed some promise in his first four starts last autumn, but hasn't built on it (cheekpieces made little difference last time); best watched for now.

16/1

8th

8

(4)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Genta

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Alice Haynes

Eight-race maiden who showed some promise in his first four starts last autumn, but hasn't built on it (cheekpieces made little difference last time); best watched for now.

16/1

7th

3

(8)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Genta

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

in rear, headway from 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

14/1

Form: 6939-4 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner who was creditable third here (1m2f) last month, but he's not been in the same form over 1m in two runs since; this mark is manageable but he needs to rediscover his spark to pose a threat.
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6th

9

(6)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Pat Murphy

Arrives on a lengthy losing run and this veteran beat just two in a classified event over C&D 13 days ago; others are preferred.

25/1

7th

6

(9)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Pat Murphy

led

14/1

7th

6

(9)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Pat Murphy

Veteran who is 4-50 on AW; fighting chance on these terms but has inconsistent form for new yard; not sure what to expect.

14/1

66/1

Form: 0/00-8

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
His last win was in September 2022 and he's finished ahead of only one rival in three runs for new yard this winter; visor is now added and he needs a major revival on this step back up to 1m.
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5th

6

(10)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Devilwala

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Derek Shaw

Smart in his younger days but, given his form last winter, his 100-1 success in a 0-50 classified event over C&D in March was still a big shock; may have needed his comeback run over 5f here ten days ago but he finished last of seven and needs to leave that form a long way behind.

25/1

7th

4

(8)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Devilwala

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Derek Shaw

Smart in his younger days but, given his form last winter, his 100-1 success in a 0-50 classified event here (6f) in March was still a big shock; the drop back in trip may have helped, but he's been on the sidelines since that last run and this is tougher back in a handicap on his return.

6/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.20
Straight Forecast £19.95
Tricast £34.10
Trifecta £49.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Billy McGarry

POSTDATA:

Cherry King

Telegraph:

United Force

NEWMARKET:

Cherry King

The Times:

Cherry King

The Guardian:

Cherry King

Daily Mirror:

United Force

Daily Record:

United Force

RP RATINGS:

Billy McGarry

Daily Mail:

Billy McGarry

D Express:

Billy McGarry

The Sun:

Billy McGarry

The Star:

Billy McGarry