February 22 / 17.45 Chelmsford (AW)

17.45

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 126-31 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-8 on AW with a last-gasp win at Kempton (1m) last month; 2lb higher on this drop back in trip but he beat a clear second last time and his first two wins were under front-running tactics; respected.
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2

(10)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:25 Newbury

Drifts Away

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

Disappointing at York last month but progressive otherwise this year, making it four wins for 2025 when scoring at Yarmouth in May; his current mark may not be beyond him if he can bounce back from last time.

16/1

7

(17)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:25 York

Drifts Away

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: T J Kent

Five AW wins (at up to 1m) between last October and this March and back on the scoresheet at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) in May (form franked); another good run when third at Goodwood (1m, good) last time, when they went no pace; every chance he'll continue to improve.

10/1

OUR TIP

15/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3132-7 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who won in good style off 4lb lower at Southwell in December; ran to a similar level with his placed efforts there in next two starts but his form slumped at Southwell last month; that was in a Class 4 but he needs to bounce back after that disappointing run.
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9th

8

(9)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Wilde And Dandy

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Scored at Doncaster (7f) in August and has returned from a ten-week break in good nick, not enjoying the rub of the green when sixth of nine over C&D 39 days ago; he can make his presence felt.

20/1

9

(12)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Wilde And Dandy

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ivan Furtado

Just held on to score at Doncaster (7f) in August and did well to finish second at Chelmsford (7f, AW) since, considering he was slowly away; missed the break again when never dangerous at Redcar latest and he does come with risks.

12/1

8th

3

(5)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Wilde And Dandy

9st 11lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Just held on to score at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and did well to finish second at Chelmsford (7f, AW) since, considering he was slowly away; tendency to blow the start is a concern and he's unproven on ground slower than good.

8/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 44-431 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Generally reliable 4yo who got back on the scoresheet when justifying favouritism at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 17 days ago; that was a narrow success but he's only 2lb higher here and is a big player again if he gets a good pace to aim at.
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1st

2

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Enpassant

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Three 7f wins on AW elsewhere, most recently at Southwell in April; a quick return didn't pay off there next time and he was always behind when returned to turf at Leicester last month; has run well over C&D in the past, though, so he may be more himself this time.

12/1

7th

7

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Enpassant

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Herrington

Resumed winning ways in 7f Southwell handicap in April but he beat only two home back there eight days later; this C&D scorer needs to bounce back.

7/1

7th

2

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Enpassant

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Herrington

Gained his third success on the AW when beating On Key over C&D eight days ago, despite hanging left; holds solid claims under a 5lb penalty (due to be 1lb higher in future).

2/1

Form: 0464-

Last run: 119 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Well held at big prices in his three qualifying runs and was a never-dangerous fourth of six on handicap debut over C&D in October; still early days but slow starts have been an issue so far and he needs improvement.
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7

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Velvet Vortex

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy

Low-grade eight-race maiden; some promise this year but his last two runs were short of his best; not solid.

12/1

7

(9)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:52 Brighton

Velvet Vortex

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy

Returned from break with low-key AW run last month and now unplaced in all seven starts but he still has possibilities from his lowly mark if that recent outing has brought him on.

10/1

6th

3

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:23 Lingfield (AW)

Velvet Vortex

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy

Signs of life since handicapping and started favourite for a similar race round Chelmsford when last seen five months ago; low mileage compared to the rest of these and is one of the more interesting contenders.

6/1

6/1

Form: 9213-3 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Gradually back to form since joining new stable and he won over 1m here in December before two creditable thirds at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f); hung left in the closing stages last time but he was beaten less than 2l and is respected with cheekpieces added.
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11th

10

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Port Erin

9st 0lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Tony Carroll

Won three 1m handicaps (AW/good) last season but he ended his 5yo campaign with heavy defeats over C&D and at Chelmsford; has bit to prove after six months off and he doesn't have a great record when fresh.

33/1

11th

5

(14)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 2

17:10 Nottingham

Port Erin

8st 13lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Tony Carroll

Has won three of his last five starts, including a dominant display from the front at Sandown (1m, good) in August; this is much tougher off 8lb higher but he was as good as ever last time and his turf record is now 3-7; shortlisted.

11/2

8/1

Form: 0003-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won a Kempton novice (6f) in April 2023 but he's 0-9 in handicaps since and was last of ten at Kempton (6f) two weeks ago; mark continues to fall but he has form figures of 7000 at this trip and others are preferred; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.
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2

(11)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Wallop

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jack Morland

Regressive 5yo but he is a C&D winner who hasn't run badly on his last two starts; this is a slight ease in grade and Billy Loughnane takes over in the saddle; each-way chance.

5/1

2

(11)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Wallop

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jack Morland

Regressive 5yo but he is a C&D winner who hasn't run badly on his last two starts; this is a slight ease in grade and Billy Loughnane takes over in the saddle; each-way chance.

5/1

4th

4

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Wallop

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Unable to justify good market support on stable debut in August but kept on well to snatch second (no threat to winner) at Kempton (6f; first-time tongue-tie) eight days ago and remains very well handicapped on old form.

7/1

Form: 4971-6 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Made her breakthrough (ninth attempt) with a comfortable win at Kempton (7f) in December, but she was only sixth of nine when returned there (1m) last month; now drops back in trip but she has a mixed record in handicaps and others are more persuasive; hood back on.
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4th

3

(8)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Prefer The Sister

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Matt Crawley

Only 1-23 and looks to have gone off the boil in her last three starts; dropped to career-low mark but needs to raise her game back up in trip; tongue-tie removed.

12/1

7th

3

(1)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Prefer The Sister

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Matt Crawley

Only 1-22 and looks to have gone off the boil; dropped to career-low mark and sports a tongue tie for the first time; needs to show more.

20/1

9

8th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Prefer The Sister

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Matt Crawley

Form: 58540- D

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
All five wins have been over 7f on AW but latest was 11 months ago; on dangerous mark but he ended last year on a low note and was tailed off on his hurdling debut last month; has rejoined Darryll Holland since that last run but he has some questions to answer; blinkers reapplied.
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8th

6

(2)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Dynamic Talent

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Darryll Holland

All five wins have been over 7f on AW but latest was 11 months ago; on dangerous mark but he ended last year on a low note and was tailed off on his hurdling debut last month; has rejoined Darryll Holland since that last run but he has some questions to answer; blinkers reapplied.

20/1

8th

3

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

12:12 Huntingdon

Dynamic Talent

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

held up in rear, bad mistake and almost fell 5th, soon outpaced and pushed along

50/1

8th

3

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

12:12 Huntingdon

Dynamic Talent

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

held up in rear, bad mistake and almost fell 5th

50/1

Non-runners

Zu Run

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Payout
Exacta £11.70
Straight Forecast £13.32
Tricast £39.55
Trifecta £46.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Enpassant

SPOTLIGHT:

Drifts Away

Telegraph:

Wallop

The Sun:

Port Erin

POSTDATA:

Zu Run

The Times:

Drifts Away

The Star:

Drifts Away

Daily Record:

Drifts Away

TOPSPEED:

Enpassant

NEWMARKET:

Enpassant

The Guardian:

Enpassant

D Express:

Enpassant

Daily Mirror:

Enpassant

Daily Mail:

Wallop