October 09 / 17.45 Chelmsford (AW)

17.45

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‘Timeform Sprint Series Qualifier’ Handicap (Timeform Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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‘Timeform Sprint Series Qualifier’ Handicap (Timeform Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 444365 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Gained last four wins on turf, the most recent off this mark in June; effective on AW but his losing sequence in this sphere is mounting up; below par last Saturday.
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6th

5

(9)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:37 Bath

Level Up

9st 9lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: David Evans

Drawn wide at Chester last time and had previously won narrowly at Chepstow (5f, good to soft), maintaining his good season; perhaps high in the weights now, though.

15/2

8th

12

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Level Up

8st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Gained second win of the season at Chepstow last time (5f, good to soft) but now 4lb higher and has no easy task from stall 10.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2243V3 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three C&D wins, the most recent off 3lb higher last October; largely consistent since June, respectable third to Startling back here last time; in the mix.
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4th

8

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cabeza De Llave

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Stuck on a losing run but has never been lower in the ratings and latest fourth of ten at Sandown was in a higher grade; one to consider.

7/1

4th

12

(7)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

13:45 Sandown

Cabeza De Llave

8st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Michael Attwater

Six-time winner but his losing runs stretches back to October 2024 and a career-low mark saw him only finish fifth of 11 at Windsor (5f) last Monday; however, his sole appearance here, when a runner-up in 2023, was has second-best effort on RPRs and he'll probably pop up again at some point; 1lb out of the handicap.

20/1

5th

5

(2)

7th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:15 Windsor

Cabeza De Llave

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Losing run up to 18, but he has dropped to an attractive mark and has won twice and been placed five times from 12 starts over C&D; one to be interested in.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: 7-6660 CD

Last run: 180 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
On a long losing sequence and has largely weak claims on his form for current yard; best watched on return from six-month layoff, unless the market speaks positively.
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4th

2

(2)

28th Jun 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:03 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Wallis

Four 5f wins since December, including C&D, with the latest coming at Lingfield 24 days ago; only 2lb higher and looks set for another prominent showing.

13/8

1st

4

(2)

4th Jun 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Busy since the autumn; some narrow defeats to go with three 5f wins, on Polytrack elsewhere and Tapeta; ran flat at Southwell recently but he's realistically weighted if that wasn't a sign that he's going off the boil.

9/2

6th

5

(2)

21st May 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Three wins in the winter, including over C&D, and he has continued to run well off his revised mark; drawn wide on turf last time and usually gives his running round here, so holds each-way claims.

12/1

Form: 733256 CD BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Five C&D wins, the most recent in May 2024; hindered by being hampered early when beaten favourite here last time; good chance off current mark, provided this race pans out better.
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5th

2

(3)

27th Apr 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Side Prince

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Jessica Macey

Prolific 5f winner, including over C&D, most recently at Chelmsford in October off 2lb lower; however, he was disappointing back at Chelmsford in February and has a bit to prove this time.

5/1

8th

5

(3)

21st Feb 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Dark Side Prince

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Recorded his 11th AW win when narrowly beating Shalaa Asker over C&D in October; been absent since then but he's only 2lb higher than for that last win and he has won after a break in the past; dangerous on return.

4/1

Form: 016339 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won maiden over C&D in 2022 but has gained all handicap wins over 6f on Lingfield AW; otherwise handicapped to be competitive, having slipped to last winning mark.
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6th

5

(4)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:25 Brighton

Harry Brown

9st 4lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Peter Crate

Won a fast-ground handicap at Lingfield (5f) in May off 2lb higher; up and down since and when fifth of nine over C&D 17 days ago he had been backed into favouritism; too talented to discount at this level.

6/1

5th

5

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

13:30 Brighton

Harry Brown

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Peter Crate

Five AW wins but 1-22 on turf and that was at Lingfield (5f, good) in May; has run well in all three course starts, including when losing his lead late on over C&D in June, and although problems at the start can hold him back, he's entitled to be involved.

13/2

7th

10

(10)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

13:45 Sandown

Harry Brown

8st 11lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Peter Crate

Six-time winner who's had issues with the stalls on three of his last four runs; solid in the market off this mark when it went wrong again at Lingfield last time and he holds place prospects if all goes smoothly.

8/1

Form: 518548 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has failed to back up the form of her spring success kept to turf since; needs to stage a revival and is 0-7 on AW but record of 342 at Chelmsford augurs well.
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1st

3

(4)

17th Sep 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

One For Harvey

9st 8lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Clare Hobson

Just one win from his 16 starts but she has run two fair races on turf for her new connections and dropping back to 5f shouldn't be an issue; not discounted returned to AW.

12/1

4th

8

(4)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

18:11 Windsor

One For Harvey

9st 4lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Clare Hobson

Only 1-15 and recently joined this yard for 5,000gns; didn't get the clearest of runs behind Rianka at Yarmouth but she's unconvincing.

25/1

5th

3

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:59 Yarmouth

One For Harvey

9st 6lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Clare Hobson

Sole win from 14 starts came at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) last May off a 5lb higher mark than today's; below her best when last seen 287 days ago and makes her stable debut having left Julia & Shelley Birkett (bought for 5,000gns).

14/1

Form: 278434 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-5 for current yard but he has been back in better form (third then close fourth) at Chelmsford the last twice; possibilities off current mark dropped in grade.
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4th

3

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

General Assembly

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Clare Hobson

Handicapper giving him every chance but he's been below-par in two runs back on the AW; fine on Tapeta but does need a revival.

16/1

8th

10

(6)

7th Sep 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

General Assembly

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Clare Hobson

C&D winner (from the front) who's slid to a handy mark; said to have hung right when below market expectations at Lingfield last time and needs to bounce back.

12/1

Form: 2-3469

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Not solid on her turf form this term for new stable; creditable second in sole AW attempt for previous yard; well treated if the return to this sphere prompts a resurgence.
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5th

8

(2)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:32 Pontefract

Nad Alshiba Snow

8st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Mike Murphy

Didn't run badly when 2l fourth of six at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) four weeks ago but that's been her best run of the year and this 23-race maiden looks vulnerable once more.

10/1

4th

7

(2)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nad Alshiba Snow

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Mike Murphy

22-race maiden; conditions no problem but excuses are wearing thin and minor money perhaps her best hope.

12/1

Form: 652216 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Not entirely disgraced at Newcastle last week and probably remains in form; narrow success on penultimate outing took her C&D record to 121; solid claims back here.
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10th

9

(2)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:58 Musselburgh

Startling

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Wainwright

Arrives chasing a hat-trick but her wins at Southwell (AW) and Redcar have come in weaker races than this; has more on her plate up 6lb.

6/1

Non-runners

Fancy Dancer, Juno Star

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.40
Straight Forecast £19.92
Tricast £511.59
Trifecta £506.70

Selections

Telegraph:

Startling

SPOTLIGHT:

General Assembly

The Times:

Cabeza De Llave

POSTDATA:

Dark Side Prince

D Express:

Startling

Daily Mirror:

Startling

Daily Record:

Startling

RP RATINGS:

General Assembly

The Guardian:

General Assembly

The Sun:

General Assembly

Daily Mail:

Cabeza De Llave

The Star:

Cabeza De Llave