October 08 / 18.30 Chelmsford (AW)

18.30

Standard

Poppy May Neary Handicap

  • Prize money: £3996
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Poppy May Neary Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 544342 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden but he's been generally consistent in handicaps and was a good second at Yarmouth (7f, good; 11-4 favourite) last time; on same mark here and has claims if he's unfazed by this step up to 1m.
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1st

7

(3)

26th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Lelabad

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

in touch with leaders, going best over 2f out, pushed along and headway to lead over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on well inside final furlong, eased final strides, comfortably

5/2

1st

11

(8)

8th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lelabad

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

midfield, switched right and ridden over 1f out, made strong challenge inside final furlong, kept on strongly to lead final strides

6/1

2nd

2

(6)

15th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

13:35 Yarmouth

Lelabad

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

midfield, pushed along 2f out, ridden and steady headway over 1f out, chased leader final 110yds, outpaced and held towards finish

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 5-2454 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Now 5lb lower than for win at Doncaster last July but that was in a small field on heavy ground and she's been well held here (1m2f/1m) in her last two starts; record now stands at 1-12 and others look stronger.
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9th

4

(1)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 130y

18:45 Gowran Park

Deep Sigh

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

never better than midfield

10/1

9th

4

(1)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 130y

18:45 Gowran Park

Deep Sigh

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

never better than midfield

10/1

13th

14

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:02 Down Royal

Deep Sigh

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

raced in second

20/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 423766

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has claims on a couple of placed efforts in 1m handicaps during the summer but he's been off the boil in his last three starts and his sole win came at a short price in a weak novice event.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

3

(7)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:57 Bellewstown

Dandys Derriere

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: D Broad

Four-time winner hasn't scored since winning at Wolverhampton for his former yard in December 2023; failed to beat a rival on debut for this stable at Dundalk in April; can only be watched for now.

20/1

8th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Dandys Derriere

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: D Broad

Four wins in the UK with three on AW but well beaten both Irish starts at this track and not easy to fancy; new yard.

33/1

8th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Dandys Derriere

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: D Broad

Four wins in the UK with three on AW but well beaten both Irish starts at this track and not easy to fancy; new yard.

33/1

Form: 9-6564

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo but he's not finished closer than 4l to a winner including in 1m handicaps in his last two starts; mark is sliding but he needs improvement on this switch to AW.
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9th

7

(10)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:12 Ffos Las

Satellite Call

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

The occasional decent run on the AW last winter but has finished tailed off in both starts since returning to turf; now 0-11.

10/1

12th

12

(10)

15th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Newbury

Satellite Call

10st 0lb

J: Miss Kayla Ruddy

T: Adrian Wintle

Ten-race maiden who's creeping down the weights but didn't shine in AW campaign last winter and tailed off back on turf on latest outing.

50/1

14th

14

(7)

1st May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

17:08 Bath

Satellite Call

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Adrian Wintle

Regressive maiden who's hung both ways under pressure and is still to prove his stamina; blinkers (retained) didn't seem to make much difference when last seen three months ago.

25/1

5th
2 (6)
Alyara

16/1

Form: 531288 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Recorded her second win when scoring off 6lb lower at Ffos Las (1m, good) in August but she's not hit the same level in three runs since; wasn't beaten far on Polytrack at Lingfield last week but others are more persuasive.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(4)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Alyara

8st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Joe Ponting

Three wins, all around 1m, but the most recent was in December 2024; has been sprinting but had issues at the start on her last two outings, including when beating one home at Bath last week.

25/1

6th

7

(1)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Alyara

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Joe Ponting

On a long losing sequence and she failed to beat a rival in a 6f Salisbury handicap ten days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

7th

8

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Alyara

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Joe Ponting

Two of her three wins have come on turf, but seen much more often on the AW these days; latest efforts have been respectable, but a losing run of 26 sounds a note of caution.

8/1

Form: 5371 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at big prices in his first three runs (7f) but he looked a different proposition on handicap debut when scoring at Brighton (1m, good; off 3lb lower) last month; that was a last-gasp success but he's open to more progress and is respected back on AW.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(5)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield

Roundabout Silver

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Close third in a 7f Lingfield classified last time but that was AW; no win since August 2023 and it's almost as long since he ran well on turf.

10/1

5

(1)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Roundabout Silver

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Not beaten far on his last attempt at this level (1m2f here) in March; not a solid option but no surprise to see him bounce back with blinkers given a go.

10/1

Form: 433404

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has reached the frame in AW handicaps in four of his last five starts but he was beaten more than 3l when fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last time and that took his record to 0-12; looks opposable on balance.
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6th

9

(3)

24th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sicilian Vito

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John Ryan

took keen hold, prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final 110yds

7/2

7th

13

(12)

8th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Sicilian Vito

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John Ryan

soon pressed leader, ridden and led over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds

9/1

4th

3

(7)

1st Oct 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sicilian Vito

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Ryan

pressed leader, lost second and prominent with one circuit to go, went second again 5f out, ridden 2f out, briefly led 1f out, lost two places and weakened final 110yds

7/1

Form: 551374

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won with something to spare in first-time cheekpieces at Brighton (7f, good to firm) in August but the headgear hasn't had the same effect in three runs since and he was never really travelling when a well-held fourth at Epsom last month.
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9th

12

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Amathus

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

All of his seven wins have been over shorter trips but he produced a strong finish when a 2l second over C&D (good) 18 days ago; on unchanged mark and has possibilities if he can find some extra spark.

12/1

2nd

5

(4)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Amathus

10st 10lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Seven wins, all on good to firm over 6f and 7f; record over 1m is less compelling and he was never in the hunt over C&D on last month's reappearance; minor money perhaps his best hope.

10/1

9th

1

(6)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Amathus

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Often came to hand early in the past but is getting on now and has never won first time out; carries a big weight, ideally suited by an easy 7f and today's stiff 1m doesn't appeal as optimal.

16/1

11/2

Form: 086341 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Recorded her breakthrough win at the 11th attempt when scoring under a prominent ride at Lingfield (1m, AW) in August; 3lb higher after a short break but she travelled well last time and her confidence should be boosted after that success; respected.
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8th

5

(10)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:50 Windsor

Luna Queen

9st 10lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Sheena West

switched sharply right soon after start, held up in rear

8/1

7th

7

(4)

9th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Luna Queen

8st 11lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

Three wins for Conrad Allen, including C&D, and she's back to her latest winning mark; may well come on for last month's stable/seasonal debut (7f, good to firm) and she's not ruled out.

14/1

5th

2

(4)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Luna Queen

9st 13lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Sheena West

Won three handicaps (two here (AW) and one on slow turf at Yarmouth; handles fast ground) when trained by Conrad Allen; sold for 4,200gns last November; fair mark if ready to roll on stable debut after eight months off.

7/1

OUR TIP

3/1

Form: 600481

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Came good at the tenth attempt when landing a gamble off a reduced mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; back up 5lb in the weights but he hit a personal best with that strong-finishing win and is a big player again back on Polytrack.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ciotog

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Has plenty of form over C&D including two wins; losing run up to 18, but he has never raced down at this level before so can't be dismissed by any means; stable also runs Sorted.

5/1

6th

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:12 Bath

Ciotog

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Has done all his winning at about 1m, including four times at Bath; has bits of 1m2f form but doesn't look the percentage call; losing run is mounting up.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Ciotog

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Four C&D wins on good or slower (handles good to firm, not at best in one run on firm); not at his best this year but that is reflected in his much-reduced mark; risky but not impossible.

6/1

Form: 0-5728

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Raised her game when runner-up in a Wolverhampton handicap (8.6f, Tapeta) in August but she failed to back that up at Yarmouth last month; record now stands at 0-7 and has something to prove again from tough draw back on Polytrack.
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10th

5

(1)

26th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Making Music

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

An extended 1m1f here may have stretched her 15 days ago and she had run well at Kempton on her penultimate start; now drops back to 7f but it needs to prompt improvement.

12/1

13th

5

(13)

11th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Making Music

9st 6lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

raced freely, prominent, headway to lead after 1f, pushed along over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon ridden and weakened (trainer could offer no explanation for the poor form shown other than the filly may not have stayed the trip on this occasion)

9/2

3rd

4

(7)

31st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Kempton (AW)

Making Music

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Yet to win in eight starts and she wasn't at her best last time; on the plus side, she has run well here in the past and is now 4lb lower than for her Wolverhampton second in August; won't be far away if the addition of blinkers does the trick.

4/1

Form: 1-3029

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

(4)

8th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Keep Right On

9st 12lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

9th

5

(12)

2nd Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:00 Ffos Las

Keep Right On

9st 12lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Richard Hannon

held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no impression from over 2f out

7/1

Form: -52416 CD BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Recorded his breakthrough win (ninth attempt) when scoring over C&D in August but he failed to repeat that form when sixth at Lingfield (1m, AW; favourite) last month; bit to prove again after that and he probably needs to kick on again to defy this mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5

(11)

8th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mighty Mind

9st 11lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Dylan Cunha

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway on outer when stumbled over 2f out, soon pulled up, fatally injured

8/1

6th

9

(2)

20th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

13:35 Lingfield (AW)

Mighty Mind

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dylan Cunha

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong

11/2

1st

10

(3)

9th Aug 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mighty Mind

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dylan Cunha

in touch with leaders, ridden and went second over 1f out, challenging 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £42.00
Straight Forecast £39.59
Tricast £303.92
Trifecta £366.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ciotog

POSTDATA:

Deep Sigh

The Star:

Luna Queen

Telegraph:

Roundabout Silver

RP Ratings:

Ciotog

The Times:

Ciotog

The Guardian:

Ciotog

Daily Mail:

Ciotog

Daily Mirror:

Ciotog

The Sun:

Ciotog

Daily Record:

Luna Queen

NEWMARKET:

Deep Sigh

Daily Express:

Deep Sigh