May 08 / 20.55 Chelmsford (AW)

20.55

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.80
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 02-618 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Improved an ordinary strike-rate when getting up in a busy finish over 6f here in March; finished down the field at Wolverhampton last time but he was only beaten around 2l and this step back up in trip is no problem; shouldn't be far away.
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5th

1

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Nubough

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Pattinson

Fine on Tapeta but all his wins have come on Polytrack, including twice last spring at Chelmsford; still dangerous when dipping into this company but he's unpredictable now and 7f round here is enough of a test.

7/1

11th

12

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Nubough

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Capable on his day and 1lb below his last winning mark, but now at the veteran stage and recent form has an uneven look to it; others more compelling.

40/1

6th

7

(8)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Nubough

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Two C&D wins; has been racing over 7f, a rival forcing a dead-heat off this mark at Chelmsford last May, but he had won over 6f there last March; finished a fair runner-up when making the running again here last month but likely more needed for the win.

14/1

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.80
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 741912 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Two wins on Tapeta this year and he found more progress when going very close at Southwell (7f) last month; up another 2lb but he still looks feasibly treated and his first two wins were on Polytrack; respected.
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10th

3

(5)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aspire To Glory

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Dylan Cunha

Won four handicaps for Alice Haynes last year (one over C&D), latterly off this mark, despite often lugging left; not offered a lot in two runs back for his current yard and needs a revival.

33/1

11th

9

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Aspire To Glory

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Won four handicaps in 2025, including at Chelmsford (7f, AW) on his final start for Alice Haynes; failed to beat a rival home here over 6f on his stable debut but he may come on from that first start for 205 days.

16/1

11th

5

(2)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Aspire To Glory

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dylan Cunha

Won four handicaps over further for Alice Haynes in 2025; only 2lb higher than for his Chelmsford success when last seen 205 days ago (7f); races enthusiastically and it could be that sprinting proves even more suitable; interesting starting out for Dylan Cunha,

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 213543 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 34 starts but that came over C&D in January and she returned to this track with an eyecatching third (7f) three weeks ago; on unchanged mark and has possibilities if this sets up for her closing style.
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5th

11

(6)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Windsor Pass

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John Butler

Just one win from her 42 starts; hard to crab her consistency but she's back up in class in a deep race for the grade.

12/1

7

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Windsor Pass

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has been running well for a while now and was only a length away last week at Ffos Las (extended 7f); however, finds winning extremely hard with a strike-rate of 1-41.

5/1

8

(10)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:20 Ffos Las

Windsor Pass

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has modest 1-40 strike-rate but scores very high marks for her consistency on turf/AW over the last year or so; runner-up off today's mark at Southwell (1m, AW) three weeks ago; probably on the premises again here.

4/1

13/2

Form: -33152 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring here (1m) in March and he's backed that up with two creditable efforts over 7f; on same mark as for his second at Wolverhampton last time and he should be in the mix again.
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3

20th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:42 Stratford

Heerathetrack

11st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Mark Usher

Modest 7f/1m handicapper on the Flat; pulled hard when tailed off on only previous run over hurdles in November 2023 (2m, good to soft); best watched for now.

40/1

4

(13)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Heerathetrack

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

7f and 1m course winner, the latter coming when 4lb lower in March; has been competitive from this mark in two of his three subsequent starts; each-way player.

10/1

Form: 70-451

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
4yo who rejoined the Moores last month and he made an immediate impact with a runaway win off a reduced mark at Southwell (1m) last week; 6lb well in under a penalty and he should be hard to beat if he can repeat that form back in trip.
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4th

1

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

None too consistent and he has been well beaten on his last two starts; has the lowest BHA rating in the field and has to concede weight all round so he looks up against it.

7/1

3

(11)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Blew hot and cold for his former stable and it has been a similar story for James Owen, his win at Southwell and second over 1m here surrounded by lesser efforts; chance if on one of his good days; cheekpieces added to usual accessories.

4/1

7th

7

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Emphatic win on stable debut at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) early last month; disappointing in next two runs but he got back on track with a clear second at Kempton (hood reapplied) 11 days ago; on unchanged mark and has claims if he can back that up.

5/2

Form: -57408 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his front-running win over C&D last February but he's 0-16 since and has form figures of 9757408 for his current yard; others preferred.
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4

(4)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Shot Of Love

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Front-runner who is not as good as he was but ran okay to be beaten 2l over 1m in a classified race last time; expect a very positive ride back at 7f.

10/1

4

(2)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

20:12 Brighton

Shot Of Love

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Front-runner who's regressed sharply and again pulled hard when well fancied on his first crack at 0-50 classified company last time; needs to settle better back up from 7f.

8/1

6

(9)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Shot Of Love

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Michael Attwater

Often front-runs; on the downgrade for current stable but that enables him to run at this level for the first time; needs a revival though.

8/1

Form: 4/4661 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Mixed form since returning from long absence March but he got back in the groove when scoring over C&D (hood reapplied) two weeks ago; 3lb higher from wide draw this time but he remains well treated on old form and has claims if he can back up that last run.
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7th

1

(9)

8th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Fat Gladiator

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

midfield

11/2

7th

1

(9)

8th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Fat Gladiator

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Mixed form since returning from long absence March but he got back in the groove when scoring over C&D (hood reapplied) two weeks ago; 3lb higher from wide draw this time but he remains well treated on old form and has claims if he can back up that last run.

11/2

1st

9

(2)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Fat Gladiator

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway from over 1f out, ridden and led final 110yds, kept on

6/1

16/1

Form: 774109 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
All-the-way winner in a first-time eyeshield over C&D last month but diminishing returns over this trip in the same headgear (now discarded) since; has something to prove again and he's drawn out widest of all.
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8th

6

(11)

8th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Lilkian

9st 5lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Darryll Holland

All-the-way winner in a first-time eyeshield over C&D last month but diminishing returns over this trip in the same headgear (now discarded) since; has something to prove again and he's drawn out widest of all.

16/1

8th

6

(11)

8th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Lilkian

9st 5lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Darryll Holland

raced wide, in touch with leaders

16/1

50/1

Form: -66600

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden who been well below form in his last two runs and this looks a tough assignment back on Polytrack; passed over.
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6th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Tilsworth Max

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Plenty of good efforts on AW during the winter, including a win at Lingfield (7f); still looks feasibly treated on that form but he didn't shine back on turf at Nottingham (8.3f, good) last month and that took his overall record to 1-28; mixed messages.

33/1

5th

7

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:15 Nottingham

Tilsworth Max

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Just one win from 27 starts but that came at Lingfield (7f) in January and he's finished a close third there in last two starts; remains feasibly treated off same mark as last time but he still has something to prove on turf and his best form has been at 7f.

5/1

3rd

7

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Tilsworth Max

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Just one win from 26 starts but that came over C&D in January and he finished well to go close in a classified event here (7f) last time; should get a decent tow into this race and he's in the mix back in a handicap.

5/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: /16-89 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Completed a double off 3lb higher here (1m) for Jack Jones last January but he's had only three runs since and has been out of sorts for new yard this spring; finished in rear behind Fat Gladiator over C&D last time and he has plenty to prove.
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9th

1

(2)

12th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mitigator

9st 9lb

J: Sienna Shepard

T: Martin Dunne

Completed a double over C&D off 5lb higher last January for Jack Jones but he's struggled in three starts since joining this yard following a long absence; back up to 1m with a bit to prove.

25/1

10th

3

(2)

8th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Mitigator

9st 7lb

J: Sienna Shepard

T: Martin Dunne

towards rear

33/1

10th

3

(2)

8th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Mitigator

9st 7lb

J: Sienna Shepard

T: Martin Dunne

Completed a double off 3lb higher here (1m) for Jack Jones last January but he's had only three runs since and has been out of sorts for new yard this spring; finished in rear behind Fat Gladiator over C&D last time and he has plenty to prove.

33/1

Form: 779-00

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who has struggled in three runs for her new yard including when last of 11 behind Fat Gladiator over C&D two weeks ago; mark is tumbling but she needs a big turnaround.
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5th

3

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

South Kensington

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Adam Kirby

Won two of her last three starts for previous yard (7f; AW and turf) once tongue tied; has come to hand for new connections on AW of late, finishing well into second of 13 at Wolverhampton (about 1m) then slowly away but getting to the front quite readily at Southwell (7f) since; now 4lb higher but should have another race in her.

7/2

1st

1

(1)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

South Kensington

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Adam Kirby

Dual 7f winner for Martin Dunne last year and ran her best race for this yard when second of 13 at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) ten days ago, meeting trouble turning in yet still finishing well clear of the third; major player from the same mark (3lb well in) if enjoying a bit more luck.

13/8

2nd

2

(2)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

South Kensington

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Adam Kirby

Dual 7f winner last autumn who hasn't achieved much in a few runs over 1m; ran better than her final position on turf last time but stamina would be a worry.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £106.60
Straight Forecast £142.87
Tricast £684.73
Trifecta £371.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ocean Odyssey

POSTDATA:

Aspire To Glory

The Times:

Fat Gladiator

The Sun:

Windsor Pass

NEWMARKET:

Lilkian

RP RATINGS:

Ocean Odyssey

Telegraph:

Ocean Odyssey

The Guardian:

Ocean Odyssey

Daily Mail:

Ocean Odyssey

D Express:

Ocean Odyssey

Daily Mirror:

Ocean Odyssey

The Star:

Ocean Odyssey

Daily Record:

Aspire To Glory