June 01 / 18.45 Chelmsford (AW)

18.45

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 11-6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won both his races last season and then gelded; only sixth of eight runners on his recent handicap debut (extended 1m) but that came after a lengthy break and Jim Crowley has a good strike-rate for the yard.
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2

(6)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket

Shamrock Bay

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Runner-up three times this summer (at up to 8.6f) before winning at Chepstow (1m, good) last month; came clear with the runner-up last time and this lightly raced 4yo holds solid claims up 5lb.

11/2

1st

2

(12)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Chepstow

Shamrock Bay

9st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Lightly raced 4yo whose only real blip in his last four handicaps came in a strong race at York; solid run in defeat at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and he's 1lb well in on the back of that.

8/1

9

(2)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shamrock Bay

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Sole AW start when second of 15 at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) at the start of June; solid run when filling that spot again (1m, good to soft) 12 days ago; unexposed and likely capable of better.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 4877-1

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Snapped a losing run with a good bit up his sleeve at Newmarket (7f) two weeks ago and could still be leniently treated off 5lb higher; could stay a mile but what is a worry is the form he's shown in three previous runs on the AW.
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9

(7)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:35 Chester

Be Frank

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Won at Newmarket in May and he did well to finish third over C&D (good) in July, having taken a wide route into the straight; has remained in good form since and has claims if he responds well to first-time visor.

11/1

9

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

Be Frank

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Still 5lb higher than when making a successful reappearance at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in May; latest fifth of 11 over C&D (good to firm) 27 days ago was respectable but underlines he needs a bit more from this mark.

8/1

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14/1

Form: 34-245 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won his first five starts on the AW which came at a cost mark-wise; has continued to run well without looking ahead of the handicapper; headgear tried for the first time.
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7

(14)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Kalamunda

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Won his first five starts on the AW between October 2023 and October 2024 including twice over C&D; has run well on several occasions since then and just 2lb above his last winning mark, but the outside stall makes things tricky.

16/1

4th

6

(4)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:15 Windsor

Kalamunda

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Five-time AW winner but he was reluctant to race at Kempton (tailed off) last month and finished well held back off a lower turf mark at Sandown (1m, good) last time; record on grass is 0-9 and others are preferred.

14/1

4

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Sandown

Kalamunda

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Parr

Well handicapped on this year's AW form but reluctant to race when well beaten at Kempton (1m, AW) last month and he has a lower turf mark for a very good reason (0-8 on grass as opposed to 5-12 on AW).

10/1

10/1

Form: 342322 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Only 1-20 and proving expensive to follow having been sent off favourite for three of his last five races; continues to run well though and perhaps cheekpieces can trigger that bit of improvement he requires.
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5th

7

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Mr Mistoffelees

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Often ran well last year, including on turf, and won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he's finished down the field on both outings this season; he may be of greater interest when the blinkers return.

25/1

7th

9

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Mr Mistoffelees

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Sam England

In good form in blinkers towards the end of last year, winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he has a poor strike-rate and wasn't at his best in cheekpieces at Newcastle (1m, AW) six weeks ago following a break; cheekpieces remain on today.

14/1

10/1

Form: 80-210 C

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
0-9 on the grass but 10-25 on the AW which is some strike-rate; the last of those wins came at Southwell in February (1m) and he could never land a blow from off the pace at Lingfield; there should be a good pace on here and that would suit.
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9th

13

(1)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

11-time AW winner but he's been out of sorts for new yard since December and was last of eight over C&D last time; mark is tumbling but he has lots to prove and needs a major revival.

66/1

8th

6

(8)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

All 11 wins on the AW, including one over C&D, though his latest success for the Moores was in a Newcastle seller (1m, Tapeta) in October; out of the frame in all four starts for this yard since then and may be best watched despite his declining mark.

12/1

10th

4

(9)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Prolific winner down the years; not fired in three runs for Chelsea Banham this winter; betting likely to guide if a revival is on the cards.

40/1

Form: 146441 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Tough 5yo who was close up at York before justifying market confidence in a small field at Lingfield (good to firm); if he can get himself into a prominent position from stall 12 then should run well despite the 5lb rise.
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6th

2

(5)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

Urban Sprawl

9st 10lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Already a three-time scorer (around 1m) in 2025 and he comes here on the back of a very good second of 13 in 1m Newcastle handicap; must enter calculations off an unchanged mark.

9/2

2nd

5

(12)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Urban Sprawl

9st 12lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Career win number eight when prevailing narrowly in a Class 4 at Beverley (extended 1m) and tends to find Class 2s too tough these days, so excused his Doncaster run; only 1-17 on the AW but could be a factor.

14/1

10th

12

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Urban Sprawl

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Charlie Johnston

Tough sort but has done his winning this year in Class 4, including at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) last time when taking record to 8-55; faces a tougher task back up two grades.

14/1

25/1

Form: 641-88 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Go back far enough and a case can be made but he's been hopping yards during the last few months and was well beaten on his debut for this one.
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7th

12

(9)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

8st 10lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Ross Burdon

Seven wins on the AW; consistent in the main and ran okay over the 8.6f here ten days ago, leaving the impression that this longer trip is worth another go.

14/1

4th

3

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Seven times an AW winner, twice over C&D; back to his last winning mark and Jack Mitchell takes over from a 7lb claimer; one to take seriously.

4/1

8th

8

(1)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 7lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Ross Burdon

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a solid fifth of 12 in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up once more.

5/1

Form: 28-275

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who has finished runner-up here in maiden and handicap company; however, wasn't at his best here last month in a maiden having been gelded.
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7th

7

(3)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Shimmering Spin

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Can front-run; sole win from 16 starts came in a maiden at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in September but he did step forward from his return when fourth in first-time cheekpieces over C&D 22 days ago; headgear is retained.

10/1

4th

10

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Shimmering Spin

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Sole win from 15 starts came in a maiden at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in September but he's mostly struggled since and failed to beat a rival home at Southwell (1m, AW) last time on his first start for 112 days; now drops to 7f with cheekpieces applied on this return to turf.

20/1

6th

7

(5)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Shimmering Spin

9st 1lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Got off the mark at Chelmsford (1m) in September but he's been off since turning in a poor sixth there in December; more is required despite a slipping mark.

9/1

14/1

Form: 11- D

Last run: 447 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won both his races for Charlie Johnston, a 1m maiden and 9.4f novice; unexposed but has been off for a long time and he was sold on for 8,000gns.
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10th

2

(2)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

16:20 Doncaster

Coppersmith

10st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Raced only on AW; 2-2 for previous yard but has regressed sharply in two runs for new stable; enough to prove on turf debut.

25/1

3

(8)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Coppersmith

9st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won both starts for Charlie Johnston early last year before a lengthy absence (sold for 8,000gns in the autumn); drawn wide for his C&D comeback for new yard early in the month, when slowly away and never involved at 66-1.

20/1

14th

7

(15)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Coppersmith

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won both his races for Charlie Johnston, a 1m maiden and 9.4f novice; unexposed but has been off for a long time and he was sold on for 8,000gns.

14/1

50/1

Form: 5741-0

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Sold for 8,000gns after winning over shorter at Chester for Hugo Palmer; 40-1 and never counted on stable debut at Kempton.
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5th

8

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Pitney

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Rated much higher when joining this yard in autumn 2024; remained consistent enough off a sliding mark during the winter but needs more if he's to snap the losing run.

5/1

2nd

5

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Pitney

9st 4lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Both wins when trained by Hugo Palmer; now finding it difficult to get his head in front and has dropped to a career-low mark; may get in the firing line but doesn't appeal for win purposes.

10/1

5th

3

(9)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Pitney

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

His last win was in September 2024 but that was off 19lb higher at Chester, and he ran well to finish third at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; still lightly raced on turf and has possibilities if he handles the conditions back in this sphere (best form has been on soft ground).

11/2

Form: 833695 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Forgiven latest run on turf as he's that bit more consistent on the AW; nothing wrong with his mark and ran well on latest visit here in February.
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6th

2

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Helm Rock

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

8yo who has been in fine form this spring, winning at Kempton (1m, AW) last month then going close at Lingfield (1m, AW) and Nottingham (1m, good); there's every chance he'll be bang there once more.

9/1

2nd

2

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Helm Rock

9st 8lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Ten-time winner split between turf and AW; his last success was at Kempton (1m) last month and he backed that up with a close third under a penalty at Lingfield (Polytrack); did well to hang in there from a wide draw last time and he's respected off same mark back on turf.

13/2

3rd

1

(10)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Helm Rock

9st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Tended to do his winning in the past in batches, which bodes well under a 4lb penalty for last Monday's Kempton victory; well over two years snice he won off a mark this high and hasn't been at his best in two previous runs here but needs considering.

4/1

Form: 8351-6 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Emerged from midfield to win with a bit in hand at Southwell (1m) in October; only 4lb higher and his midfield finish at Kempton was after 206 days away; still appeals as a horse who could have more to offer.
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10th

12

(12)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

19:10 Yarmouth

Glam Squad

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Won three times last year (including C&D on good to soft) and he's just 1lb above his last winning mark; however, he hasn't been at the top of his game this season and first-time cheekpieces need to prompt something extra.

20/1

15

(3)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:50 Carlisle

Glam Squad

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Fellowes

Three wins in second half of last year (7f-8.6f, good to soft/AW); his progress has stalled this season, with two mid-division finishes (1m, AW), but his Newmarket trainer is 3-15 here and he may yet be capable of better.

10/1

9

(1)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Glam Squad

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Fellowes

Emerged from midfield to win with a bit in hand at Southwell (1m) in October; only 4lb higher and his midfield finish at Kempton was after 206 days away; still appeals as a horse who could have more to offer.

7/1

Form: 330-21 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Joined this yard for 48,000gns and then gelded; second of 16 over C&D in April before having a bit in hand at Yarmouth (1m); only 3lb higher and looks progressive.
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7th

1

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield

Mr Swivell

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Good second of 16 (AW) on his stable debut/reappearance last April and went on to land similar events in June and July; turf no issue and was second of 17 at Ascot (also 1m, soft; acts on good to firm) in September; career-high mark but still respected on this return.

7/1

Form: 56-142 BF

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three 7f wins to his name and was only headed late on over C&D two months ago; solid chance off just 2lb higher.
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10th

9

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Wheres Freddy

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Inconsistent last term but won on the other Newmarket course (1m, good to firm) last June and he kept on well for third over 7f here (good) in September; possible player if at the top of his game on this reappearance.

16/1

10th

10

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Wheres Freddy

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Two wins this year, including on the July Course here (1m, good to firm) in June; back on form when third of 13 over 7f at this course here (good) six weeks ago, faring best of those on his part of the track.

12/1

10th

10

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Wheres Freddy

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Two wins this year, including on the July Course here (1m, good to firm) in June; back on form when third of 13 over 7f at this course here (good) six weeks ago, faring best of those on his part of the track.

12/1

Form: 63-353 C BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins include one here and he's now 1lb beneath last winning mark; came up short when strong in the market at Ascot last time (6f) and stepping up to 1m (0-4 over 7f) asks some searching questions.
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2nd

4

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Jimmy Speaking

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Reappeared with a win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March and got up in the final strides to follow up at Southwell (7f, AW); won over 1m last summer and versatile ground-wise; this progressive 5yo is climbing the weights only slowly and could play another leading role.

11/2

1st

1

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Jimmy Speaking

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Well backed at Doncaster (7f Class 4, good to soft) just over a month ago and that support was justified, as he drew clear of his 15 rivals; 4lb higher but no issues with AW and this long home straight should play to his strengths; the one to beat and he has Silvestre De Sousa in the saddle.

6/4

Non-runners

Thyer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £75.30
Straight Forecast £68.95
Tricast £611.39
Trifecta £892.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Mistoffelees

Telegraph:

Mr Swivell

NEWMARKET:

Glam Squad

LAMBOURN:

Shamrock Bay

RP RATINGS:

Helm Rock

D Express:

Glam Squad

The Star:

Mr Swivell

Daily Record:

Mr Swivell

TOPSPEED:

Mr Mistoffelees

POSTDATA:

Mr Mistoffelees

The Times:

Mr Mistoffelees

Daily Mirror:

Mr Mistoffelees

The Sun:

Mr Mistoffelees