May 22 / 20.20 Chelmsford (AW)

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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50/1

Form: 25/0-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut at Newbury (5f, soft) in April 2023 but it's been downhill since, including on AW (6f) and when making his handicap debut at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago; widest stall and he's now tried in a tongue-tie.
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4

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Kalik

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Free-going sort; easily saw off five rivals on testing ground at Lingfield in June but he has been well held in three runs since; hopes rest on the return to slower ground giving him a lift.

10/1

1

(1)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

Kalik

9st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Easily won a small-field soft-ground handicap at Lingfield in June off 6lb lower but well held since then, latterly at Southwell on Monday.

14/1

9th

6

(9)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Kalik

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Well backed when winning a 6f handicap at Lingfield (soft) last month; not sure that was the greatest race, however, and he's since finished unplaced at Hamilton, albeit over 5f.

8/1

Form: 9-1874 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
His last two wins came over C&D, the latest in February off today's mark; well below par in two subsequent starts but he was better returned to this C&D last time, when fourth, beaten just under 3l (fifth won next time); not ruled out.
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6th

5

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newmarket (July)

Temple Bruer

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Mike Murphy

Career win number ten at Yarmouth last month (6f, good) and the first-time visor tried there was replaced by cheekpieces when fourth at Bath; with the visor back on he's entitled to have some say.

10/1

1

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:30 Bath

Temple Bruer

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Mike Murphy

All of his turf wins have been on good or quicker and he secured his tenth career success when scoring at Yarmouth (6f) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off 4lb higher and he's a big player again if he gets a good tow into this race; visor worn last time is removed and cheekpieces return.

7/2

3

(6)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Temple Bruer

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy

Won off way higher marks in the past and ran respectably to be third at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last time; first-time visor joins his regular tongue-tie (usually wears cheekpieces) and he's down to a career-low mark; has run well here before and he's respected.

5/1

Form: 80-074 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won off 5lb higher at Nottingham last June (has also won on AW); returned to form on his third start for this yard when fourth of 15 here (his first try at 7f) last month; lost two places late that day so this return to 6f should suit; player.
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2

(6)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Dreamer

10st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Mike Murphy

Trapped wide at Kempton last time having run well a couple of times at Chelmsford; two previous runs on Tapeta weren't great, however, and others have more pressing claims.

14/1

11

(6)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Kempton (AW)

Dark Dreamer

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Mike Murphy

Back in good nick for last two of his four runs for Mike Murphy, twice finishing fourth on AW at Chelmsford (7f/6f) this spring; still well handicapped on older form and holds each-way claims.

8/1

Form: /74626 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
3-12 on AW and he's also run well here, including when second in a first-time tongue-tie this month; however, he was slowly away when favourite and last of six over C&D one week later; possibly that came too soon and he could bounce back.
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6th

2

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

Bill Plumb

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Phil McEntee

A dual C&D scorer last autumn; yet to hit top form this term but he wasn't best drawn when eighth of 12 in 6f Southwell handicap in February; possibilities from an easing mark after a break.

8/1

8th

2

(11)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Bill Plumb

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Phil McEntee

Won twice over 6f at Yarmouth last year and was a close third at Newcastle (6f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) in November; held in sixth at Chelmsford (6f, AW) on his return from a break last time, and better is needed.

25/1

14/1

Form: 35-047 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won Carlisle novice (6f, good) last summer in first-time blinkers; below form in three runs this year, including on AW and latterly when beating one home on his stable debut last time; returning blinkers, declining mark and the Rossa Ryan booking are the positives.
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3rd

3

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gundogan

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Poor strike-rate (1-30); beaten a neck over 6f at Southwell (Class 6) in February but less productive in three subsequent appearances (6f-7f), although with mitigating circumstances (saddle slipped) latest.

11/2

5th

5

(10)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Gundogan

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Winless since August 2024 but he comes here in decent nick, fifth of nine in 7f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; place prospects off an easing mark.

8/1

5th

1

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Gundogan

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Effective at 6f and 7f but his sole win was in a Carlisle novice in August 2024; went close off this mark at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last month but was never involved when a remote fourth there last time; that was behind a handicap blot but he needs to step up again after that.

7/2

Form: -11112 CD BF

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
4-5 on AW since returning in January, including a win over C&D; only second last time but he had excuses (blindfold off late) and the winner's won since (as has the fifth and sixth); no reason to think his progression has plateaued; big player.
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17th

13

(1)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Combustion

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

His first three starts saw him well beaten over 7f but he has not looked back since dropped to 6f, winning seven times and placed on his other three runs; could only manage second at Chelmsford five weeks ago but the horse to beat him is now rated 17lb higher and that shouldn't be used as evidence he is in the handicapper's grip; more to prove back on turf and at a new trip but few arrive in better form.

8/1

2nd

7

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Combustion

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Justified favouritism in Class 5 event at Kempton last time, taking record this year to 3-3 and overall strike-rate over 6f on AW to 7-9; he is 1-1 at Chelmsford; progressive sort who brings excellent stats and commands respect upped further in grade.

5/2

1st

2

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Combustion

9st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Won three classifieds (one was a dead-heat) and three handicaps in just over a year; came from last place at the top of the straight to win going away at Lingfield last time; can't dismiss with 7lb rise justified.

5/2

Form: 18-317 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins since October, including here over 7f (second win over that C&D) and over 6f at Southwell; poor effort at the latter track last time, however, when returning from a 95-day break, and has a question to answer now.
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9th

11

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Yoshimi

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Has nine wins, including one over 6f here in January; best effort since when fourth of eight at Leicester (7f) when last seen in August; fairly treated if fully primed after a short break.

8/1

3

(6)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Leicester

Yoshimi

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Herrington

Has nine wins, including two over C&D; hasn't shown much on his last three starts, over 6f; cheekpieces worn last time are left off and return to 7f in his favour so not out of this.

8/1

6th

2

(6)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Yoshimi

9st 9lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Two of his five turf wins have come at this track, albeit over 7f; successful off today's mark (and for this rider) at Southwell in January; struggled in two runs back from a three-month break in the spring but grounds for expecting better today.

5/1

Form: -73201 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
0-6 on AW but he ran respectably over 7f here in March; broke a long losing spell when comfortably making all at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) one week ago; unpenalised for that apprentice race win and Oisin Murphy takes over; officially 8lb well in.
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7th

6

(7)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Safari Dream

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Rod Millman

7-43; took full advantage of an easing mark to gain his third Salisbury win when making all (6f apprentices', good) last week; escapes a penalty, and Jake Dickson is able to claim his 7lb allowance, so his chance is an obvious one; clearly the one to beat if in the same kind of form.

2/1

1st

8

(1)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Safari Dream

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Rod Millman

Dual C&D winner last year (including this race), the most recent coming off a 2lb higher mark than today's; fair third at Kempton (7f) on his return and ran a solid race when fourth at Bath 27 days ago; claims back at this track (form figures here read 3114).

3/1

4th

10

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Safari Dream

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Five of his six wins (5f/6f) have been on turf but he returned after five months off with a fair third at Kempton (7f) three weeks ago; should benefit from that run and he has possibilities on this drop back in trip.

10/1

Form: 4433-5 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Consistent in defeat in 7f and 1m handicaps last year but he wasn't progressing and that was the case again on his reappearance at Brighton two weeks ago, when the drop back to sprinting didn't spark any improvement; others appeal more.
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2nd

10

(5)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Forever Noah

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Joey Ramsden

Can make the running; twice runner-up at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) this spring and had excuses for a lesser effort over 5f there last time; each-way possibilities.

8/1

8th

6

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever Noah

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Joey Ramsden

Successful in a 6f handicap at Chelmsford in February off a 4lb lower mark; runner-up here (6f) on his last two starts and he has run well over 5f in the past; should give his running.

3/1

2nd

5

(6)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever Noah

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Joey Ramsden

Better effort back in the (second-time) tongue-tie from stall 9 over C&D last Monday; that was only a 0-55 and his strike-rate is far from exciting but that signalled a return to form.

8/1

Form: 1410-6 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-7 on AW; best form when winning twice at Brighton (6f, good to firm) last summer, both from the front under Jason Watson; not so good on her stable debut over that C&D a fortnight ago, but she took a run to get going last year and could well do better; needs to prove this surface suits, though; cheekpieces added to her usual hood.
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10th

9

(6)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Nelson Rose

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Won twice over C&D for former yard but her struggles for this one continued last week.

20/1

5th

7

(4)

31st Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

20:30 Epsom

Nelson Rose

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Charlie Wallis

Both wins over 6f at Brighton for another yard; opposable on what she's done for current one and has another tweak in headgear.

33/1

4

(2)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Salisbury

Nelson Rose

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Charlie Wallis

Both wins over 6f at Brighton (for previous yard); weak claims on 2025 form for new stable; enough to prove in this first crack at the minimum trip.

25/1

Form: 477252 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
All five wins have come here but over further, the latest off 1lb lower last October (7f); ran creditably in a competitive race two starts back and it was a good effort when second last time (also here over 7f); first start at 6f since early 2023.
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4th

3

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thomas Equinas

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Dean Ivory

All five wins have came at Chelmsford's Polytrack; on a mounting losing run but didn't fare too badly when fourth of 11 at Southwell (7f) ten days ago.

3/1

4th

6

(10)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Thomas Equinas

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dean Ivory

It's now 18 starts since his last victory and he came in only ninth of 12 in 6f Kempton handicap last month; others are preferred.

12/1

9th

2

(12)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Thomas Equinas

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Five AW wins, all at Chelmsford (7f-1m, Polytrack); on a 17-race losing run and needs to be much better than on his last three starts.

20/1

Form: -32626 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Four wins on AW over 6f, including here; two solid seconds at Kempton this year and his last run there (over 7f) can be forgiven; remains favourably treated.
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8th

3

(1)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:02 Yarmouth

El Hibri

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

Multiple 6f AW winner who is 0-16 on turf, where his better efforts have been on slow ground; AW form has tailed off recently and he looks in need of a revivial if he's to break his turf duck.

10/1

12

(7)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

El Hibri

9st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ian Williams

Four wins on AW over 6f, including here; two solid seconds at Kempton this year and his last run there (over 7f) can be forgiven; remains favourably treated.

10/1

12

(7)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

El Hibri

9st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ian Williams

Four wins on AW over 6f, including here; two solid seconds at Kempton this year and his last run there (over 7f) can be forgiven; remains favourably treated.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.90
Straight Forecast £26.65
Tricast £179.41
Trifecta £315.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Safari Dream

SPOTLIGHT:

Combustion

POSTDATA:

Dark Dreamer

NEWMARKET:

Gundogan

The Guardian:

Combustion

Daily Mail:

Combustion

Daily Record:

Combustion

The Times:

Dark Dreamer

Telegraph:

Safari Dream

D Express:

Safari Dream

Daily Mirror:

Safari Dream

The Sun:

Safari Dream

The Star:

Safari Dream