March 26 / 20.00 Chelmsford (AW)

20.00

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For The Love Of Horses Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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For The Love Of Horses Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Clear

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.40
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 59-814 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Looks one for in-play punters as the only time he has dominated from the outset resulted in sole success, which was gained at Chelmsford (1m; set fast pace) on penultimate start; unexposed under such tactics.
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8th

2

(10)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Shades Of May

9st 8lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Sprung a surprise at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in February and made it three wins from his last four starts when winning over this C&D 26 days ago; runner-up has won since and this 6yo is a contender off this 3lb higher mark.

5/2

1st

7

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Shades Of May

9st 6lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Made it two wins in his last three starts in 7f handicap at Chelmsford 16 days ago; up 4lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.

6/1

2nd
3 (8)
Caragio

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: /0776- D

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Out of sorts last year for Martin Dunne but was previously a dual winner for Roger Teal, including under Adam Kirby who has recently commenced his training career and now houses this gelding; interesting off reduced mark dropped in class, with a revival possible.
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6th

3

(13)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Caragio

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Wide-margin turf win in April flanked by two AW defeats as favourite; perhaps the return to turf will help but he is creeping back up the weights.

6/1

5th

1

(1)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Caragio

9st 10lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Began his 3yo campaign with a BHA mark of 93; a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since but he has bounced back to form for Adam Kirby, finishing second at Chelmsford in March (7f) before an easy win at Yarmouth ten days ago (6f, good to firm); 3lb well in under a penalty; obvious chance.

6/4

1st

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

Caragio

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

A fairly useful 7f winner at his best; gambled on for his new yard and and shaped well when second of 11 in 7f Chelmsford handicap 26 days ago, just edged out having been set plenty to do; up 3lb but he can make amends with cheekpieces refitted.

2/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 8334-4 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Not totally straightforward but shaped nicely, running-on fourth in a race that panned out unfavourably, at Lingfield (7f) on seasonal debut; gained sole win off 3lb higher under Alfie Redman last April; one to consider.
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8th

7

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Francisco

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Two 7f handicap wins on the AW, the latest over C&D in April under Charlie Tucker, but he was disappointing on the turf track here (7f) since, given that he's handled that test in the past; shade to prove this time.

8/1

6th

7

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Francisco

9st 4lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Yet to score on turf but last month he recorded his second AW win, at this track (7f); holds claims if he can reproduce his best back on turf.

9/2

1st

6

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Francisco

9st 1lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Often misses the break and can pull hard, so will always come with risks attached; has resumed in good form, though, latterly behind a couple of subsequent winners at Chelmsford, and is quite capable off this mark if things fall his way.

6/1

4/1

Form: 78-897

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won off 3lb higher in November when with Katie Scott; not in the same form since but attracted support at Wolverhampton last week when making debut for new yard and catching the attention of the stewards; possibilities if taking well to new headgear.
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10th

8

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Orbital Chime

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Helen Cuthbert

Ended his time with James Owen with a couple of lesser efforts and he could only manage a midfield finish here (7f, soft) on last month's stable debut; dropping down the weights but others are stronger.

20/1

6th

3

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Orbital Chime

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Helen Cuthbert

Poor strike-rate; eventually lost his form during spring spell with James Owen and was sold for 2,200gns since last run; best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely.

16/1

8th

6

(10)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Orbital Chime

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Has been threatening for his current yard this spring but a couple of expensive defeats latterly; goes back to the visor from blinkers and, while capable off this mark, his strike-rate doesn't inspire.

5/1

Form: 512135 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has a broadly solid record (12135) since wearing blinkers and the January wins were his last two visits to Chelmsford; needs to prove he can defy current mark but the return to this venue may pay dividends.
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4th

6

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

My Boy Harry

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Having his 15th start of the year already; still 5lb above his last winning mark and although he has won over 1m on the AW, 7f may suit him better.

6/1

4th

2

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

My Boy Harry

9st 11lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Gained his fifth success when pulling 4l clear at Lingfield (7f, good) last month and he's finished third in both starts since, including over 1m at Kempton 15 days ago; each-way chance if seeing out this slightly longer trip.

3/1

3rd

14

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

My Boy Harry

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

C&D winner; arrives in form, winning easily over 7f at Lingfield (good ground); solid third at Brighton 12 days ago and returning to 1m is no issue; this is a step up in class though.

12/1

Form: 1004-6 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Scored off 3lb higher on turf in September; however, far from consistent otherwise for current stable, latterly at Lingfield since returned to AW; well weighted but isn't a solid option.
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5th

11

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

The Organiser

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Mark Pattinson

Can miss the break but he's on a dangerous mark and was runner-up here (7f, good) in May before a respectable fourth at Chepstow last month; this return to AW is no problem and he has each-way claims.

12/1

4th

2

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:03 Chepstow

The Organiser

9st 8lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Mark Pattinson

5lb lower than when winning at Brighton last September (6f, soft); solid second, albeit put in his place by the winner, at Lingfield four weeks ago (7f, good); drying conditions may suit others more.

6/1

2nd

6

(6)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

The Organiser

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Mark Pattinson

His fourth win (Brighton last September) temporarily halted a downward trajectory but he hasn't been placed since; best to look elsewhere.

16/1

Form: /9987-

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; placed a few times in 2024 but wasn't in anything like the same form last year; chance largely depends on how well he responds to a physical tweak (wind surgery since last run).
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5th

7

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Devious Devan

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Gained an overdue first success at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in May but failed to back it up when seventh in 1m Ffos Las handicap 34 days ago; remains handily weighted back on an artificial surface though.

11/2

Form: 831966 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Opened his account with a success off current mark, getting up close home to beat King David by a neck, over C&D in February; enters calculations on that form but has failed to back it up since.
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5th

8

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sanditon

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Both his wins have come on AW, the latest here in June off 5lb lower; current mark will be no excuse and a greater concern would be his last run at Musselburgh.

15/2

7th

4

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Sanditon

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Both his wins have come on AW but he has had few chances on the grass and seems effective on good or quicker, as when third of eight at Catterick (7f) last week; in the mix with a repeat.

9/4

3rd

1

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Sanditon

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charlie Johnston

Second over C&D last September, but poor form on other three outings on turf; most of his racing has been on AW and comes into this having won at Wolverhampton three weeks ago.

4/1

13/2

Form: 197-45 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly over sprint trips; ran respectably at Wolverhampton most recently; not crying out for the return to 7f and Polytrack is an unknown, with all of his AW form on Tapeta; wears new headgear.
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5th

5

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:05 Chepstow

Macarone

9st 3lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Grace Harris

Sole success on turf came in 2023 when trained by Craig Lidster; has win three times since on AW and left Ivan Furtado last month; unplaced in three runs for current yard and doesn't look ready to capitalise on career-low mark.

8/1

7th

7

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Macarone

9st 5lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Grace Harris

Bagged a pair of 6f Wolverhampton handicaps for Ivan Furtado last autumn; ended his time with that yard below his best though and he's fared no better in 5f/6f Chepstow handicaps for his new handler recently.

25/1

8th

7

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Macarone

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Grace Harris

A fair 6f scorer for Ivan Furtado in 2025; changed hands for 2,000gns before coming in just tenth for new yard in 6f handicap here 16 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

16/1

Form: -77817 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has inconsistent recent form figures but was hindered by meeting trouble last time when bidding for a Wolverhampton double (6f); scored twice off current mark at Chelmsford (7f/6f) in 2025; fighting chance.
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2nd

2

(1)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Bint Havana Gold

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Not as consistent now but goes well here and she's capable of popping up if the switch from cheekpieces to first-time blinkers helps; pulled hard back up to this trip last time, following a spell sprinting, and will need to settle better.

10/1

11th

1

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bint Havana Gold

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Has inconsistent recent form figures but was hindered by meeting trouble last time when bidding for a Wolverhampton double (6f); scored twice off current mark at Chelmsford (7f/6f) in 2025; fighting chance.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: -64246 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Horse

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £79.80
Straight Forecast £44.40
Tricast £431.32
Trifecta £982.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Caragio

RP RATINGS:

King David

The Guardian:

Macarone

Daily Mirror:

Bint Havana Gold

POSTDATA:

Sanditon

Daily Mail:

My Boy Harry

The Times:

King David

The Sun:

Macarone

Daily Record:

Bint Havana Gold

NEWMARKET:

Caragio

Telegraph:

Caragio

D Express:

Caragio

The Star:

Caragio