February 26 / 18.00 Chelmsford (AW)

18.00

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A Cuppa For Dementia 17th March Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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A Cuppa For Dementia 17th March Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 62126- D

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a Bellewstown maiden last October and ran well for second on his handicap debut at Naas ten days later, keeping on well close home (not ideally positioned); not so good at Navan when last seen but again his track position may not have been optimal; sold for 42,000gns since; still has low mileage and there is encouragement for AW on breeding; market useful starting out for Mick Appleby.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

14

(20)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Arklow Lad

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

2-4 since joining Mick Appleby, notably a Class 2 handicap win at Pontefract (5f, good to soft; cheekpieces first time) in April; solid run at York three weeks ago and one for whom rain would be no concern.

10/1

5th

15

(14)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Arklow Lad

8st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Lightly raced 4yo who won on stable debut at Chelmsford (5f, AW) in February before good third at Wolverhampton (6f, AW), and he was back on the scoresheet in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) last month; could continue to progress for his new connections; chance.

11/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 107-62 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won twice over C&D in late 2025; back at that level when pipped close home at Wolverhampton 17 days ago; 2lb rise to contend with but not discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

General Assembly

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Clare Hobson

In good order on AW this winter; two turf runs this summer well short of that level though and others bring more pressing claims.

20/1

10th

9

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

General Assembly

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Clare Hobson

Front-runner; two AW wins (5f) last autumn but he returned after a short break with a well-held fifth of eight at Pontefract (5f, good) last month; may have needed that run but his sole turf win was two years ago and others are more persuasive.

14/1

5th

3

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

General Assembly

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Clare Hobson

Front-runner; two AW wins (5f) last autumn and he was in good form when last seen in February; not much wiggle room off this mark though and a lower draw would have been preferable too.

4/1

Form: 266-25 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Good effort when second over C&D last month, her third run for this stable; not quite so good at Lingfield last time but the return of the tongue-tie could give her a lift.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:57 Nottingham

Fiorella Princess

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Wallis

Still 5lb higher than for her last win but she has been running with credit on AW for new trainer in recent starts; others appeal more for win purposes.

6/1

2nd

1

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Fiorella Princess

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Her record at Chelmsford reads 1223; her latest third was a well-beaten one, however, and more minor money may be her best hope.

10/1

3rd

6

(5)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Fiorella Princess

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Good effort when second over C&D last month, her third run for this stable; not quite so good at Lingfield last time but the return of the tongue-tie could give her a lift.

10/1

Form: -23131 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Took a while to get off the mark but she is on the up now and comes here having won two of her last three starts (both 5f at Lingfield); should have more to offer but she is held by Middleton View on their C&D run in December (beaten 1l and now 4lb worse off).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:10 Bath

Thecoffeepoddotco

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Both of her wins have been over 5f at Lingfield (AW), the most recent coming in February off 2lb lower, and she ran well when third of seven there over 6f last month; respectable effort at Musselburgh (5f, soft) 25 days ago and has place claims back on quicker ground.

7/2

4th

7

(6)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Thecoffeepoddotco

8st 10lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

0-7 on turf but none of them were in handicaps and she's proved consistent on AW since, winning two 5f Lingfield races at the start of the year; needs a bit more for the return to turf, especially if the ground eases, but sharp tracks clearly suit and her fitness is a plus; yard also runs Wheels Of Fire.

6/1

3rd

1

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

15:22 Lingfield (AW)

Thecoffeepoddotco

10st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Took a while to open her account but is a dual 5f course winner this year; also suited by 6f but current mark demands a career-best effort and some of her 3yo rivals have more potential.

4/1

Form: 2701-9 CD BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made a winning stable debut when running on well to beat Thecoffeepoddotco over C&D in December (tongue tied first time); too free over 6f here last time but he still has low mileage and needs serious consideration.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

20:10 Brighton

Middleton View

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Stuart Williams

Handicapper quick to ease off and he offered more back on turf last time, on just his second run at beyond sprint trips; lacked consistency to date but that gave something to build on.

7/2

4th

11

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Middleton View

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stuart Williams

He made a winning start for Stuart Williams when strong at the finish over 5f at Chelmsford in December; little to cheer since and hopes are pinned on the return to 7f/turf having a positive effect.

20/1

9th

8

(9)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Middleton View

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

He made a winning stable debut in a 5f novice at Chelmsford in December but three handicap runs since have been underwhelming; the addition of a hood needs to give him a lift; stable also runs Expert Agent.

20/1

9/1

Form: 3-3574 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ran okay at Southwell last week and he was placed over C&D last month; suspicion he is better over further nowadays though and he might need the pace to collapse.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Mumayaz

9st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Won comfortably after travelling strongly at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last month but he's not hit the same level in two subsequent runs; ran respectably back at Leicester last time but he needs to find more to get back on the scoresheet.

7/1

3rd

2

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Leicester

Mumayaz

10st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

Won comfortably after travelling strongly over this C&D (good to firm) last month but his jockey reported he never travelled when fourth of nine under a penalty at Salisbury (6f, good) 30 days ago; now 2lb higher but he can't be dismissed.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 595-51 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Back to her best when keeping on well to defy an in-form opponent at Wolverhampton ten days ago (5f); 1lb wrong under her penalty but can't rule her out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Cressida Wildes

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Three poor efforts since returned to turf; now back to the mark off which she won at Yarmouth (sole turf win) last July but she'll need a major revival against some in-form sprinters.

50/1

6th

6

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

14:40 Yarmouth

Cressida Wildes

9st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Won a Wolverhampton (5f) handicap in February off this mark, but she has beaten just one rival home in three runs since; others much safer.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.60
Straight Forecast £8.85
Trifecta £136.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Thecoffeepoddotco

Telegraph:

Arklow Lad

NEWMARKET:

Cressida Wildes

SPOTLIGHT:

Middleton View

Daily Mirror:

General Assembly

The Guardian:

Arklow Lad

TOPSPEED:

Thecoffeepoddotco

POSTDATA:

Thecoffeepoddotco

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Thecoffeepoddotco

Daily Mail:

Thecoffeepoddotco

D Express:

Thecoffeepoddotco

The Star:

Thecoffeepoddotco

Daily Record:

Thecoffeepoddotco