November 27 / 19.30 Chelmsford (AW)

19.30

Standard

Weatherbys And Birdie Calendars Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £15702
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Weatherbys And Birdie Calendars Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 056-67

Last run: 293 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won twice on turf at Meydan (1m1f, good) in early 2024, but didn't enjoy much luck in either start there this year; not seen in ten months, but although he can go well fresh it's hard to know what to expect; sole attempt on AW came back in 2019.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(5)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:25 Doncaster

Ouzo

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Made late gains over an inadequate 7f last time and this return to 1m looks a plus; won off this mark at Meydan in February but needs to prove he can defy it on home soil at a different time of year.

12/1

5th

2

(10)

25th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Ouzo

9st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Never figured in 1m2f handicap at Glorious Goodwood and isn't crying out for this sharp drop back in trip, having done most of his winning over 1m-1m1f; sole 7f win came at a much lower level in 2019.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 700158 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has won four times over C&D, the latest in August; should appreciate the return to this trip but he has it to do from the widest stall.
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6th

3

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Storm Catcher

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Multiple C&D winner, the latest last August when rated 5lb higher; obvious chance if anywhere near that level but he has been struggling more recently; the return to 1m2f will help but not a solid option.

14/1

6th

1

(3)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

16:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Storm Catcher

10st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Has done nearly all his winning at about 1m2f, most recently last August; inconsistent since but drops back in grade off a workable mark; stayed on for creditable effort in sole attempt over 1m4f.

16/1

11th

6

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

14:50 Newcastle (AW)

Storm Catcher

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Eight-time AW winner and first and second in two of his four races here; didn't run at all badly last time at Lingfield (1m2f) but looks vulnerable at the minute in a race of this nature.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 458121 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
8-22 on the AW inlcuding when beating Londoner by a neck at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) this month; up 4lb but still very much one for the shortlist in his current mood.
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7th

7

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:47 Newbury

Kings Code

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Evans

Multiple winner on AW/turf, most recently off current mark at Chester in July; however, this is a better race and he has inconsistent figures otherwise in 2026.

33/1

8th

3

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Kings Code

9st 8lb

J: Alexandra McDonnell

T: David Evans

Returning to AW should be in his favour but there isn't much room for error off this mark and the 1m4f trip is a concern.

12/1

Form: 144948 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has a rather better record on turf (11-49) than on the AW (2-34) and finished behind a couple of these at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) this month; look elsewhere.
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8

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Andaleep

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

9yo who was down the field at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last time but was running consistently well prior to that; this C&D winner has an each-way chance if bouncing back.

25/1

9th

1

(10)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Andaleep

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Hearty strike-rate on turf, adding another in a Racing League race at Yarmouth (1m2f) in July; less of a win machine on AW but both wins have come on this track, over C&D and 1m4f in early 2024, and he was involved in a tight finish back on AW at Wolverhampton two starts ago; not far away.

9/1

Form: 3-1386 D

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Windsor maiden winner for the Gosdens in the spring; out of the frame in both handicaps, but wasn't beaten far on stable debut at York (1m2f, good) in September (gelded since); half-brother to an AW winner and worth a market check; cheekpieces removed.
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5th

3

(8)

3rd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Newmarket

Tycoon

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Just behind Blue Hercules when initially tried over 1m4f at Ascot in July and similar form when runner-up next time at York; good to soft ground perhaps not ideal in last two runs yet still fared respectably in a deep handicap at the Ebor meeting and latterly dropped to 1m1f at Yarmouth; each-way chance.

6/1

4th

1

(2)

16th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 21y

Class 3

16:12 Yarmouth

Tycoon

10st 0lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Upped to 1m4f on good to firm when placed at Ascot (made most) and York (under Toby Moore) in July; drops back in trip and ground softer than good poses a question mark, as shown again at York on latest outing.

10/1

7th

6

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Tycoon

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Soundly beaten at Epsom on Oaks day on sole start on softer than good; upped to 1m4f (good to firm) for his two starts since when third of eight at Ascot (made most) and second of ten under 7lb claimer at York, both solid efforts but a bit extra will be needed to win this; non-runner at Newmarket yesterday.

16/1

Form: 121322 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
All six starts on the Newcastle Tapeta, only finding a Gosden-trained rival too good in each of his last two starts including when beaten a head on stable debut (1m2f) ten days ago; may be better suited by a more truly run race in a bigger field such as this and one to be interested in.
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7th

11

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Bragbor

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Went close on stable debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last November and he's 3lb lower here; however, his form has gone the wrong way since, particularly of late on his first two turf starts.

25/1

18th

13

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Bragbor

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

He made his debut only as a 4yo but it was a winning one at Newcastle (1m); subsequently useful form on AW included another narrow win at that venue (1m2f) in August for George Scott and he went mighty close over latter C&D on stable debut in November; niggled along at various stages when seventh on his turf debut (10.5f) last month and some guesswork is involved as to whether this test will bring out the best in him.

22/1

7th

9

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Bragbor

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Both wins have come on the AW at Newcastle (1m/1m2f) and was far from disgraced on his return in the Easter Classic there (1m2f) five weeks ago; makes his turf debut in a competitive race, albeit stall 1 has taken three of the last eight runnings.

11/1

Form: 007506 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has proved himself a star over 1m at Kempton with five wins, the latest from 4lb higher; won over this trip at Sandown in 2023, but not sure he is running well enough to bounce back to winning form in a race of this nature.
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4th

4

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Whitcombe Rockstar

9st 7lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Added to his excellent course record with two more wins this year, including this trip; another excellent effort here when chasing home Gamrai over 1m3f in March, with next-time-out winners behind in third/fourth; fair fourth of nine at Newcastle (1m2f) when last seen in June and much respected back at Kempton.

6/1

4th

4

(10)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Whitcombe Rockstar

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Added to his excellent Kempton record with wins over 1m3f and 1m4f this year; another cracking effort there when chasing home the progressive Gamrai over 1m3f in March; probably worth ignoring a recent run on turf but his peak AW form (including all wins) has been achieved on Polytrack.

16/1

13th

9

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:23 Sandown

Whitcombe Rockstar

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Fine from 1m to 1m4f; has won on turf but the AW looks more his scene and especially Kempton where he beat all bar a handicap snip the last time; back on grass others look safer.

10/1

Form: 735432 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Just 2-32 and 10lb higher than when last successful, but he has been running well lately as when beaten a neck at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) this month; perhaps more of an each-way prospect.
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3rd

1

(2)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Londoner

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won a 1m2f handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday off 1lb lower; ran well over 8.6f at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start but not in the same form at Southwell three weeks ago; moves back up in trip with Billy Loughnane booked; contender.

7/1

4th

1

(8)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Londoner

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

All three wins have been on the AW, the most recent coming over 1m2f at Lingfield in April off a mark 1lb lower than today's; has been running well in recent starts and was beaten only a neck at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) two weeks ago; solid claims.

3/1

2nd

2

(5)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Londoner

9st 9lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Triple AW winner who is 0-25 on turf but he's been running well in that sphere this summer; remains feasibly treated off 1lb lower than for his Lingfield win (1m2f) in April and he's respected back on AW.

8/1

Form: 422312

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Running well lately, winning a Dundalk maiden (1m, Polytrack) last month and only going down narrowly on handicap debut over the same C&D last time; this trip should be within range on dam's side of pedigree and is taken seriously.
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2nd

2

(9)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:42 Leopardstown

Diego El Queso

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Progressive handicapper this year, finishing strongly to win over C&D in April (yielding to soft) and ran well in very competitive handicaps both here and at Goodwood on good ground; reportedly hung right throughout and never travelled at York on latest; upped in grade but C&D form a positive and respected.

15/2

18th

4

(16)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Diego El Queso

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Progressive this year, finishing strongly to win at Leopardstown (1m2f, yielding to soft) in April; good second back there three months later and an eye-catcher when sixth of 17 to Al Aali at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) since, finishing strongly having been denied a clear run and still had plenty to do over 1f out; bold show on the cards.

5/1

6th

7

(17)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Diego El Queso

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Improvement in each of his three races this term; strong finishes when winning at Leopardstown (1m2f, yielding to soft) on second occasion and second of 11 there (1m1f, good; unraced on firmer) on latest, so it's not hard to believe that he remains capable of better; greatly respected.

6/1

Form: 14 BF

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in September, but was very disappointing in an Ascot novice (1m4f, good to soft; 11-10) the following month; remains completely unexposed and the market should be interesting now switched to a handicap.
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1st

3

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newmarket (July)

Race To The Stars

9st 10lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Charlie Appleby

Made a winning debut at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last autumn; flopped at Ascot next time but he bounced back with a close call on handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW; 11-4 favourite) in November; 2lb higher on his return but he has plenty of stamina in his pedigree and is open to more progress on this step up to 1m4f; interesting contender.

11/4

4th

4

(5)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

15:30 Ascot

Race To The Stars

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Half-brother to Grade/Group 1 winner Yibir (RPR 123) and the high-class Wild Illusion (116); weak 4-1 chance at Southwell but stayed on best and the runner-up then beat Military Cross next time; that was a nice start.

15/8

Form: 8169-2 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
3-5 on the AW for Karl Burke and was returning from 420 days off when beaten a neck on stable debut in a Wolverhampton seller (9.5f, Tapeta; first-time tongue-tie) last month; 1lb below last winning mark, but does need to take a step forward.
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5th

7

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Bystander

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Dual Newcastle winner who's generally struggled since returning from more than a year off; his only below-par effort on Tapeta came when not seeing out 1m6f, however, and the handicapper's given him every chance.

10/1

13th

10

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Bystander

9st 4lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

Often a front-runner; 13lb below last winning mark, but patchy form in five starts since returning from 14 months off in October; others make greater appeal.

33/1

8th

6

(7)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bystander

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Handy sort who was off for 14 months before returning for this yard in October; third of 11 when stepped up in trip at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) 11 days ago, but this will test his stamina further.

6/1

Form: 644-98 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has shown some useful form on the AW despite a record of 0-8; caught the eye on his second start back from an absence at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last time and worth a second look from 1lb below his last winning mark.
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3rd

1

(8)

18th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newbury

Parlando

10st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ian Williams

Two AW wins in December and he returned to winning ways at Chester (10.3f, good) in July; not so good at Windsor five weeks ago and likely vulnerable to younger rivals.

14/1

4th

5

(5)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:41 Windsor

Parlando

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Had gone badly off the boil but back in a Class 4 he came from behind to score narrowly at Chester (extended 1m2f); if he's turned a corner then likely to have some say off 3lb higher.

13/2

Form: 564232

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-8 but lacks nothing in consistency and again ran well when second of ten here (1m) five weeks ago; shapes as though this trip should be within range, but this looks a warm race in which to attempt to break his duck.
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9th

10

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

16:53 Lingfield (AW)

Sheikh Raj

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Richard Hughes

Has some encouraging form, notably close second over C&D (Class 5) on penultimate start; the only maiden in this field and steps up in grade but receives plenty of weight all round; could go well.

8/1

2nd

3

(8)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Sheikh Raj

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

0-7 but he's had only three starts for this stable; ran well to split two more prominently ridden rivals at Southwell (7f, AW) in August and did his best work late on when third of 11 in a Class 4 at Ayr (7f, soft) latest; strong claims with the return to 1m likely to suit on switch back to AW.

7/2

Betting Forcast

16/1 Ouzo, 12/1 Storm Catcher, 5/1 Kings Code, 16/1 Andaleep, 10/1 Tycoon, 8/1 Bragbor, 16/1 Whitcombe Rockstar, 8/1 Londoner, 7/1 Diego El Queso, 6/1 Race To The Stars, 10/1 Bystander, 10/1 Parlando, 10/1 Sheikh Raj