January 29 / 17.00 Chelmsford (AW)

17.00

Standard

7th March Artful Dodger After Racing Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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7th March Artful Dodger After Racing Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3-9412 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Gained his third success on the AW when winning at Wolverhampton two starts ago and he was just denied late on by He's An Angel there over 6f three days ago; dropping back to 5f will suit.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

4

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Master Dandy

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Won a couple of 5f AW handicaps in January; fully effective at 6f but he needs to leave a couple of low-key runs behind him now back on turf.

20/1

7th

4

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Master Dandy

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Michael Keady

Ran poorly at Newcastle last month but he had been in good form beforehand, winning over C&D and at Chelmsford in January; holds Forever Noah on the Chelmsford run and could bounce back after a short break.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 8837-3

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden but he has finished third in two of his five outings for this stable, including at Southwell (6f, AW) 25 days ago; failed to beat a rival home on his only previous try over 5f.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

14/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 740-43 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has won ten times; ran well when third behind Master Dandy at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) ten days ago and she looks capable of hitting the frame again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

9

(5)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Second Collection

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Quirky veteran who's always reliant on some luck given her run style; landed a fifth win here when going in over C&D for Myla Coppins last month and may get this run to suit; player.

8/1

5th

9

(5)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Second Collection

8st 12lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

She had been threatening prior to last week's come-from-behind win at Wolverhampton (5f); penalty demands a bit more but she should remain competitive.

9/2

1st

6

(3)

17th Feb 2026

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Second Collection

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Multiple course winner; she hasn't been beaten far on her last three runs and should give it another good go.

5/1

11/1

Form: 5234-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden but he's been in the first three on 14 occasions; ran respectably in a classified on his return from a break over C&D two weeks ago and holds place claims once again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

7

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Marcus

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Wallis

Still a maiden but there isn't much between him and Arlington on C&D form in October and although he was beaten before the 6f trip became an issue at Chelmsford in February he can't be ruled out on return from a break.

15/2

6th

10

8th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Marcus

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Maiden; often thereabouts in 5f handicaps on turf and the AW but he has ground to make up on Forever Noah on their recent 5f run here and the return to 6f, for the first time since his debut, raises a big question.

7/1

4th

9

(1)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Marcus

9st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Wallis

Longstanding maiden but he's been in the first three on 14 occasions; ran respectably in a classified on his return from a break over C&D two weeks ago and holds place claims once again.

11/1

5th
4 (5)
Top Star

16/1

Form: 68564/

Last run: 495 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
0-6 for Richard Hughes and he's been off since finishing fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in September 2024; gelded since and now makes his stable debut (bought for 3,500gns) with hood added; watch the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

8

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Top Star

9st 0lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Dean Ivory

Longstanding maiden who missed a chunk of his career; tried in three forms of headgear this year, including when fourth behind two of these over C&D a month ago, and is given another try without today.

12/1

10th

9

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Top Star

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Runner-up twice on Tapeta (5f/6f) this year but he's been well below form on AW in his last two runs; overall record is now 0-12 and he has something to prove back on turf; new headgear.

9/1

4th

5

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Top Star

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dean Ivory

0-11 but gave good account when second in 6f Wolverhampton classified last month and his recent defeat over 7f there is not viewed harshly; swaps hood for first-time cheekpieces; could have a say.

10/1

7/1

Form: 295-45

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner over 6f, most recently at Kempton in October off today's mark; unfortunate not to finish closer there ten days ago but this drop back in trip may not prove ideal.
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11th

8

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 5lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Goes well here and has twice won over C&D; 2lb lower than his last winning mark and although two of his last three starts have been below par, they were at Chelmsford; likely contender back here.

7/1

6th

5

(4)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Attwater

Five-time AW winner over 6f, most recently at Kempton in October off today's mark; unfortunate not to finish closer there ten days ago but this drop back in trip may not prove ideal.

7/1

5th

3

(4)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Won twice over C&D last year and back off the same mark as for the latest in October; respected, especially if getting a solid pace to aim at.

7/2

18/1

Form: 5909-6 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 18 starts came on her first outing for Michael Keady last February, but she lost her way for that stable and finished last of six in a classified at Lingfield on her debut for this yard 15 days ago; visor replaces cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

10

(6)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Commendation

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Martin Dunne

Sole win from 18 starts came on her first outing for Michael Keady last February, but she lost her way for that stable and finished last of six in a classified at Lingfield on her debut for this yard 15 days ago; visor replaces cheekpieces.

18/1

6th

2

(7)

14th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

12:25 Lingfield (AW)

Commendation

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

Recorded an RPR of 70 when winning a C&D handicap last February on her first run for Michael Keady; little to shout about afterwards but she starts out for a new stable (same owner) off a reduced mark; drawn widest but a revival could be imminent.

3/1

8

(6)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Commendation

9st 2lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Won on the AW in February but hasn't been performing that well for a while now.

25/1

Form: 725-08 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Habitual slow starter who has one win from 33 starts; beaten a neck at Lingfield (5f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) last month but he's failed to beat a rival home in two outings since; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(7)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Its Showtime

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Conrad Allen

Habitual slow starter who has one win from 33 starts; beaten a neck at Lingfield (5f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) last month but he's failed to beat a rival home in two outings since; others preferred.

18/1

8th

7

(8)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:38 Lingfield (AW)

Its Showtime

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Conrad Allen

Not one to rely on and she was very slowly away when last of 12 in 5f Southwell handicap 17 days ago; she's very hard to make a case for.

14/1

2nd

1

(2)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Its Showtime

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Conrad Allen

Huge chance on this year's best form, notably a C&D second off 7lb higher in February; refused to race at Yarmouth on her penultimate start though and that, allied to a modest effort at Chelmsford two weeks ago, leaves her with too much to prove for comfort.

7/1

Non-runners

Hes An Angel, Desdemona, The Defiant, Snow Boots

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £10.20
Straight Forecast £9.17
Tricast £78.66
Trifecta £61.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Master Dandy

RP RATINGS:

Smasher

Telegraph:

He's An Angel

Daily Mirror:

Forever Noah

The Star:

The Defiant

Daily Mail:

Smasher

POSTDATA:

Master Dandy

NEWMARKET:

Master Dandy

The Times:

Master Dandy

The Guardian:

Master Dandy

D Express:

Master Dandy

Daily Record:

Master Dandy

The Sun:

He's An Angel