September 18 / 20.30 Chelmsford (AW)

20.30

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Play Different With Betfair Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Play Different With Betfair Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 67-42

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo who ran on well to dead-heat for second here (7f) on handicap debut three weeks ago; that was his first start since January and he has plenty of scope for improvement over 1m; hood added; big player.
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15th

11

(14)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Rogue Officer

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

A fair 7f/1m maiden for Peter Chapple-Hyam in 2025; changed hands for 7,000gns and he's finished ahead of only one rival in two runs for new yard this year; overall record is now 0-8 and he needs a big turnaround.

25/1

10th

9

(1)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Officer

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

A fair 7f/1m maiden for Peter Chapple-Hyam in 2025; changed hands for 7,000gns and beat only one for his new yard in 1m Newcastle handicap 16 days ago after three months off; has a bit to prove.

33/1

9th

5

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Officer

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Failed to win in six runs for Peter Chapple-Hyam but he finished second in handicaps at Chelmsford (7f) in August and Yarmouth (1m, good to soft; 14 ran) in October; sold for 7,000gns shortly after the Yarmouth effort; unexposed at a mile and he's one to note for market confidence.

12/1

7/2

Form: 00-221

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Does not help himself by racing too freely but kept on strongly from off the pace to win quite cosily in the end at Brighton (6f, good; first-time hood) six weeks ago; could easily have more to offer if return to 1m suits.
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3rd

11

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:08 Yarmouth

Campani

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Off the mark when winning at Brighton (6f, good; first-time hood) in August; hood removed when coming home nicely to make a winning return from a three-month break at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in January and has been off again since; leaves the impression the step back up to 1m will prove no issue.

5/1

7th

9

(9)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Campani

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: David Simcock

Improved since being gelded, finishing second in successive turf starts before winning at Brighton (6f, good; first-time hood) in August; well below par when upped to 1m at Chelmsford (Polytrack) latest; still has a bit to prove on this surface but could have a say.

9/2

7th

7

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Campani

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Does not help himself by racing too freely but kept on strongly from off the pace to win quite cosily in the end at Brighton (6f, good; first-time hood) six weeks ago; could easily have more to offer if return to 1m suits.

7/2

Form: 98-9

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on both 2yo starts for Richard Hannon (7f/1m) and was in rear throughout when reappearing in 1m Kempton maiden for new stable a fortnight ago (first-time hood); remains unexposed but could be considered only if lively in the betting.
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12

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Scheming

8st 10lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Chris Dwyer

Precious little in five starts including both handicaps on Polytrack (1m/1m2f); should stay this far on pedigree, but she needs to show plenty of improvement.

20/1

10th

12

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Scheming

8st 10lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Chris Dwyer

Precious little in five starts including both handicaps on Polytrack (1m/1m2f); should stay this far on pedigree, but she needs to show plenty of improvement.

20/1

10th

12

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Scheming

8st 10lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Chris Dwyer

Precious little in five starts including both handicaps on Polytrack (1m/1m2f); should stay this far on pedigree, but she needs to show plenty of improvement.

20/1

Form: 805936 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Nothing like the force of old but placed for first time for current stable when third at Lingfield (7f) last month and was denied clear run when only sixth at Kempton on Monday; will be fine back at 1m and remains on career-low mark; a possible.
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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

8/1

Form: 378335 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Placed off today's mark on consecutive outings at Southwell (1m) this summer and didn't run badly when fifth at Lingfield (1m) on Saturday but it's hard to ignore his modest 1-41 strike-rate.
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7th

6

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Francesi

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 5lb above his last winning mark and all five wins have come over 1m on the AW, including two here; hard to recommend over this trip.

16/1

3rd

7

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Francesi

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Sits third, one place behind Aisling Oscar, in the All Weather Horse of the Year standings after his fine winter; yet to win at Wolverhampton but he has run well here; Billy Loughnane takes over tonight; each-way shout.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-6414

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Slightly disappointing when only fourth of five at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month but made winning stable debut at Wolverhampton (7f) two starts ago and could plausibly have untapped potential over this new trip.
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6th

5

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield

Dandy G Boy

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Warren Greatrex

Won twice on AW for this yard last year; yet to be placed from five runs on turf and runs off his highest mark; may be better for the run.

5/1

5

(6)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Dandy G Boy

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Warren Greatrex

Made a winning stable debut at Wolverhampton in July (7f); two solid efforts have followed and the return of cheekpieces could help squeeze out the requisite improvement.

9/2

3

(6)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Dandy G Boy

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Warren Greatrex

Slightly disappointing when only fourth of five at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month but made winning stable debut at Wolverhampton (7f) two starts ago and could plausibly have untapped potential over this new trip.

5/1

Form: 485807 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Delivered on earlier promise when winning 1m Newcastle maiden in January but unplaced in all six subsequent handicaps; only beaten about 3l at Wolverhampton (9.4f) recently but still has a fair bit to prove.
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10th

10

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Pacifist

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Won a Newcastle maiden in January; returned to form when beaten a head over this C&D last month but she was well beaten at Newcastle (1m, AW) three weeks ago; up in grade.

18/1

9th

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pacifist

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

C&D maiden winner in January; returned to form when beaten a head at Chelmsford last time; has gone back up 2lb; chance.

4/1

4

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Pacifist

9st 10lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Delivered on earlier promise when winning 1m Newcastle maiden in January but unplaced in all six subsequent handicaps; only beaten about 3l at Wolverhampton (9.4f) recently but still has a fair bit to prove.

12/1

Form: 773626

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; placed on Polytrack at Kempton (1m) in July and also ran well second of five on turf last month but was safely held when dropped back to 7f and tried in blinkers here three weeks ago; back up in trip with headgear quickly discarded tonight; others appeal more.
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9th

4

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:22 Beverley

Moonlight Bomb

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Has lacked consistency for current stable but is only 1lb higher than when recording an account-opening success on AW in December; fighting chance provided he's back in similar form.

7/1

7th

8

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:02 Yarmouth

Moonlight Bomb

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Dunlop

13th time lucky when winning a 9.4f handicap at Wolverhampton in December; not so good twice in January and now returns from an 11-week break; Oisin Murphy booked so a better showing would seem likely.

12/1

8th

4

(6)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

Moonlight Bomb

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ed Dunlop

13th time lucky when justifying support at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) last month; didn't fire back at that track three weeks ago but his penultimate form has worked out well and he's a player if he can get back near that level.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £52.60
Straight Forecast £50.73
Tricast £169.08
Trifecta £181.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rogue Officer

Telegraph:

Campani

The Guardian:

Dandy G Boy

POSTDATA:

Pacifist

RP RATINGS:

Ernie's Valentine

The Sun:

Dandy G Boy

Daily Mirror:

Campani

The Star:

Campani

NEWMARKET:

Rogue Officer

The Times:

Rogue Officer

Daily Mail:

Rogue Officer

D Express:

Rogue Officer

Daily Record:

Rogue Officer