April 24 / 20.25 Chelmsford (AW)

20.25

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: -73523

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Placed in 6f AW handicaps the last twice, one place behid Hala Joza when third at Lingfield two weeks ago; suspicion she'll need another step forward if she is two make it 15th time lucky.
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9th

1

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Woodhay Whisper

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Jones

Closely matched with Irish Dancer and Street Life on C&D form from two weeks ago when she was short of room late on; all her wins have come at 6f but she's effective at 5f and she should be in the shake-up again.

6/1

4th

4

(5)

13th Mar 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Woodhay Whisper

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last month and has had excuses there on both starts since (wide draw then slow start); however, the drop back to 5f isn't an obvious positive.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 89-862

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Improving with experience and had a few of today's rivals in behind when second of ten at Lingfield two weeks ago (6f); can do better still but the widest stall isn't ideal.
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2nd

4

(9)

24th Apr 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Hala Joza

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Martin Dunne

raced wide and in touch with leaders, raced in second after 2f, led over 1f out, headed final 110yds

7/2

2nd

4

(9)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Hala Joza

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Martin Dunne

raced wide and in touch with leaders, raced in second after 2f, led over 1f out, headed final 110yds

7/2

2nd

8

(2)

10th Apr 2025

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0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Hala Joza

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Martin Dunne

Five-race maiden; showed some promise at Wolverhampton (6f) most recently but needs to build on that effort; yet to make the frame.

16/1

7/1

  • Place: £8.10

Form: 465-69

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
She didn't progress for Jack Channon and she finished behind a few of today's rivals at Lingfield on her stable debut two weeks ago; drawn widest there and did shape with much more promise than her finishing position might indicate; can do better.
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6th

5

(9)

29th Jan 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Sarabi

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Keady

Won a 6f classified event here last summer (blinkered first time); up and down since but the switch to a visor helped when second here 17 days ago (6f); worth another go at 7f.

8/1

8

(8)

27th Oct 2025

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sarabi

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Keady

Ready winner of 6f classified race on Lingfield AW in June (first-time blinkers) and she might have needed the sharpener when attempting 5f for the only time in August; overall, has work to do after minor efforts of late.

16/1

8

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sarabi

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Keady

Ready winner of 6f classified race on Lingfield AW in June (first-time blinkers) and she might have needed the sharpener when attempting 5f for the only time in August; overall, has work to do after minor efforts of late.

16/1

Form: 008-56

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Only had two handicap runs and the latest of them was over 1m, a trip that looked to stretch him; needs to raise his game.
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3rd

1

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

My Boy Harry

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Mostly campaigned on AW but he's now 2-9 on turf having landed C&D classified (good to firm) in June and Lingfield handicap (7f, good) last Tuesday; took advantage of a golden highway that day but did well to pick his way through from the rear and he's respected under a 5lb penalty (1lb well in).

7/4

1st

7

(8)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

My Boy Harry

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Won twice on the AW at Chelmsford in January over 7f; outpaced on his return to turf here (5f, good to firm) ten days ago until staying on well for fourth; back to a more suitable distance and not out of this.

11/2

4th

7

(8)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

My Boy Harry

8st 11lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Jim & Suzi Best

In good form in the depths of winter, winning two 7f handicaps at Chelmsford; edging back down the weights after some below-par runs but returning to 5f, even in a race that is highly likely to be run at a fast pace, is unlikely to revive his fortutnes.

20/1

Form: -14650 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Benefitted from the addition of blinkers when making all in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton in January; no progress since, including on his stable debut two weeks ago (not well drawn and used up a lot of energy to get to the front), but could step forward from that run in a new tongue-tie.
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12th

7

(13)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Top Biller

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Most of his best efforts have come from the front but he just raced in touch when second at Yarmouth (6f) on latest outing, his best show this year; well handicapped if judged on peak 2025 efforts.

6/1

2nd

4

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

Top Biller

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Front-runner who got upset in the stalls and was slowly away last time at Wolverhampton; his previous two runs were also below best form and easy lead looks unlikely with Grand Citadel in the field.

12/1

11th

11

(7)

24th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Top Biller

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Front-runner; not found his best form in two runs back from a break and unlikely to enjoy an uncontested lead in this field.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 870-

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ran to just a modest level in three 6f novice/maiden runs last autumn; bred to be much better than this mark, however, and the addition of a tongue-tie could see her take a good step forward on her handicap debut.
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8th

8

(9)

4th Sep 2025

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0m 6f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Castellina

9st 2lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: James Fanshawe

She isn't living up to her illustrious pedigree and headgear (visor then cheekpieces) hasn't really helped on her last two starts; likely vulnerable, even at this level; visor worn on her penultimate start returns today.

7/1

14

(2)

12th Aug 2025

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Castellina

9st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: James Fanshawe

Placed for first time when upped to 7f at Yarmouth (good) in June, her sixth start; not seen to same effect when dropped back to 6f and tried in a visor there later that month; now in cheekpieces for this return to 7f.

9/1

5th

8

(9)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:15 Yarmouth

Castellina

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Had excuses in her first two runs back before a decent effort upped to 7f here last time; perhaps the drop to 0-50 company with a visor added will do the trick and she's on the shortlist.

4/1

Form: 555-45

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
She has fared a bit better since moving into handicaps without suggesting she was a winner in waiting, including when finishing behind a couple of today's rivals at Lingfield two weeks ago; now tries cheekpieces.
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11th

12

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Shes A Dark Horse

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Modest maiden who has finished unplaced in all 13 starts; new headgear needs to prove transformative.

33/1

7th

8

(5)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:05 Nottingham

Shes A Dark Horse

9st 5lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Dean Ivory

Last of six off her basement handicap mark at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month and has now been unplaced all ten starts; cheekpieces given another whirl here; improvement required.

16/1

Form: 690-70

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two 1m handicaps this spring (Tapeta and good ground); drops in trip with blinkers fitted and Rossa Ryan is a notable booking; could take a step forward.
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12

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Duffus Castle

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Philip McBride

Made his breakthrough (tenth attempt) off a reduced mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month and he was only narrowly denied at Newcastle (1m2f) two weeks later; only 1lb higher and is a big player if he can transfer his progress back to turf.

11/2

7

(3)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:33 Newcastle (AW)

Duffus Castle

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Philip McBride

Made his breakthrough (tenth attempt) when justifying support off a reduced mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago; back up 5lb but he finished well to score with authority last time and is a big player again on this step back up in trip.

2/1

8

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Duffus Castle

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Philip McBride

Best form has come at Yarmouth, including a fourth there two runs back; 0-9 and yet to offer much at all on the AW.

14/1

Form: 770

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
She has a useful sprinting pedigree and two of her three runs in novice/maiden company have come over 7f; appeals as a likely big improver now handicapping at a low level over 6f in a new visor and the booking of Silvestre de Sousa (8-64 for the yard with a further 19 placed) also looks a plus.
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9th

7

(4)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Metamora

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

6/1

9th

7

(4)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Metamora

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

6/1

11th

8

(10)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Metamora

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Stuart Williams

Has beaten a total of one rival in two starts over 7f on Polytrack; may show a bit more once handicapping.

66/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.20
Straight Forecast £12.35
Tricast £245.92
Trifecta £191.70

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Hala Joza

RP RATINGS:

Woodhay Whisper

SPOTLIGHT:

Metamora

The Star:

She's A Dark Horse

Daily Mail:

Castellina

The Times:

Hala Joza

The Guardian:

Hala Joza

D Express:

Hala Joza

Daily Mirror:

Hala Joza

Daily Record:

Hala Joza

POSTDATA:

Woodhay Whisper

Telegraph:

Woodhay Whisper

The Sun:

Woodhay Whisper