April 24 / 18.55 Chelmsford (AW)

18.55

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It’s Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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It’s Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: /63-12 D BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
He was returning from a 12-month absence when sixth at Southwell in December and he's improved run on run since, winning at Southwell in January (7f; Class 6) before a solid second back there last month; still feasibly weighted and he's one to consider.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Rich Rhythm

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Harriet Bethell

Has shown most of his handicap form over 7f, winning twice on AW; however, both 2026 efforts suggest this return to 6f is worth exploring; effective on turf and he's on a handy mark.

9/1

5th

9

(6)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Rich Rhythm

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Harriet Bethell

Always the danger he'll fluff the start, as he did on his C&D comeback in March; not beaten far that day and is on his last winning mark but comes with risks attached.

20/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 60-534

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Fair form as a 2yo, including a Newmarket novice win, but he hasn't stood a great deal of racing since; beaten under 3l in three 1m Class 4 handicaps this year and returning to 7f and dropping into a Class 5 will help; more appealing than many.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

Flag Of St George

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Prominent racer who won two 7f turf handicaps last summer; also close second off 1lb higher at Lingfield (7f) in December but his form dipped in two subsequent starts last winter; off for 169 days so his peak fitness has to be taken on trust.

11/1

8th

8

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:03 Southwell (AW)

Flag Of St George

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Prominent racer who won two 7f turf handicaps last summer; close second at Lingfield (7f) on his penultimate start but his form dipped when fifth of six behind Legal Reform on Boxing Day; a personal best will be required to take this.

10/1

8

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:35 Haydock

Flag Of St George

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Front-running wins at Ascot and Chepstow this summer (both 7f, good to firm and good to soft); weak in the market and dropped away tamely at Newcastle five weeks ago; return to 7f and the redeployment of blinkers should give him a lift; considered.

5/1

3rd
7 (7)
Chifa

12/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 219/38 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Progressive at a modest level in 2022 and 2023; returned from a 472-day break (had wind surgery during the layoff) with a fine third at Wolverhampton in March and may have found his subsequent Kempton run coming too soon; handicapped to go well; first run at Chelmsford.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(11)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Chifa

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Won twice at Wolverhampton over the winter (7f); well beaten over C&D on his return to turf six weeks ago; something to prove after that.

25/1

9th

5

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Chifa

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed de Giles

Dual 7f Wolverhampton winner over the winter; not discredited, given he was set a lot to do, when sixth of 11 in 7f Lingfield handicap 18 days ago; considered from an easing mark.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Chifa

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

Kickstarted 2026 with success at Wolverhampton (7f) in January and got back on track when seventh of 12 in another 7f handicap there two weeks ago given he was impeded early in the straight.

16/1

Form: 09-124 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Coaxed back to form by his new stable, winning at Lingfield in January (7f) and running respectably at Southwell twice since; back down in class today and Rossa Ryan booked; should go well.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Secret Strength

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Shaun Lycett

Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims.

7/2

4

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Secret Strength

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Shaun Lycett

Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims.

7/2

4th

5

(5)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Secret Strength

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

9/2

Form: 6214-9 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
7f turf winner in Ireland last September (also ran well at Dundalk); perhaps needed the run when well beaten at Kempton on this month's stable debut (7f; 25-1); still early days but others look safer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:03 Chepstow

Future Cutlet

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Karen Jewell

Dropped a long way in the weights since joining this yard and not really looked like capitalising; visor tried for the first time; not solid but a revival wouldn't be a total shock (attracted some support last time).

7/1

6th

8

(12)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Future Cutlet

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Karen Jewell

Ex-Irish gelding who regressed for this yard last year and has landed the outside stall; however, didn't look to see out an extended 1m on his turf comeback and is on a competitive mark now in first-time headgear; possibilities.

12/1

8th

6

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Future Cutlet

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Karen Jewell

Won in Ireland (7f) in 2024 but he was unplaced in six runs for new yard last year; mark continues to fall but he needs a transformation back up in trip after six months off.

20/1

4/1

Form: 864624 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
He has slipped in the weights and recent efforts haven't been without promise, including when sent off favourite for a 7f handicap at Lingfield two weeks ago; caught wide from still 11 there and still looked in form; on the downside, his new 3lb higher mark has now kicked in.
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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

(8)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:00 Epsom

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Joseph Parr

His last win was 11 months ago but he's a reliable type who has been placed at Chester (7.6f, good) and Chelmsford (7f, AW) in last two runs; finished behind Finbar's Lad last time but he's 5lb better off with that rival and should go well again back on turf.

11/2

3rd

1

(9)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Parr

Ran respectably at Chester returned to turf last time; he's 0-8 this year but remains favourably treated, being 6lb below last winning mark; three-time C&D scorer.

15/2

1

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:00 Chester

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Joseph Parr

On a losing run but he arrives in decent nick, sixth of nine in 7f Chelmsford handicap 50 days ago; one to consider after a break.

10/1

11/2

Form: 2124-4 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Returned to Jane Chapple-Hyam last August and she won two of her next three starts, both over C&D; the race didn't set up for her when fourth here three weeks ago, keeping on when the principals were out of sight; one of two runners for the stable.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:36 Chepstow

Nammos

9st 10lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Landed her first win on turf at Bath (1m, firm) in May on her stable debut; ran well in two runs back there since but looks vulnerable off 3lb higher.

11/2

5th

5

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Nammos

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

20-1 for her stable debut here last month but she kept on well to see off nine rivals (1m, firm); similar form when second of four back here 18 days ago; feasible mark still but ground slower than good would be a concern.

9/2

2nd

5

(2)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Nammos

9st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: John & Rhys Flint

20-1 for her stable debut here two weeks ago but she kept on well to see off nine rivals (1m, firm); still has plenty of handicapping scope and she could be the answer.

9/4

10/1

Form: 337

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Confirmed the promise of her Kempton debut third when filling the same spot over C&D in February; outpaced when dropped to 6f at Wolverhampton last month; may do better now handicapping but such progress will be needed to defy this mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(2)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

17:40 Yarmouth

Vinatera

10st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Has been advancing her form in handicaps and she made the breakthrough when scoring narrowly in 14-runner handicap at Southwell (6f, AW) three weeks ago; up 4lb for that short-head win but the second was a comfortable winner next time; big player if potential soft ground proves okay.

2/1

1st

9

(5)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Vinatera

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Turned in her best handicap effort so far when third of eight at Windsor last month (6f, good; hooded for the first time); more will be needed to take this but progress is possible after just six starts.

13/2

3rd

1

(8)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Vinatera

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Stuart Williams

Promise in 7f maidens on her first two starts; no progress since but a hood is added now dropping back to 6f and she could prove suited by the shorter distance.

12/1

Form: 53751-

Last run: 275 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins for former stables, including a 1m handicap at Lingfield when last seen 275 days ago; only 1lb higher today but likely best watched on stable debut (sold for £1,000 in September).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Soldier

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Max Young

He's beaten just one rival in seven runs for current yard; drops into 0-50 company with blinkers added; hardly persuasive.

50/1

10th

8

(5)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:40 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Soldier

9st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Max Young

Well treated on historical data but holds poor claims on his form for current yard.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.90
Straight Forecast £24.37
Tricast £203.53
Trifecta £268.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Flag Of St George

SPOTLIGHT:

Secret Strength

NEWMARKET:

G'Daay

POSTDATA:

Rich Rhythm

Daily Mail:

Vinatera

Telegraph:

Nammos

The Times:

Flag Of St George

The Guardian:

Flag Of St George

Daily Mirror:

Flag Of St George

Daily Record:

Rich Rhythm

TOPSPEED:

Secret Strength

The Star:

Secret Strength

D Express:

G'Daay

The Sun:

G'Daay