November 08 / 21.00 Chelmsford (AW)

21.00

Standard

Betsi Handicap

  • Prize money: £6696
  • 1m 5f 66y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Betsi Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 115421

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism with a 5l success at Southwell (1m6f) returned to AW last month, adding to his two turf wins in June; this 3yo looks open to further improvement and warrants respect despite taking an 8lb hike for latest performance.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:20 Epsom

Vaynor

10st 9lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Charles Hills

His last win was two years ago but he's on a dangerous mark and was a good second in amateur jockeys' handicap at Haydock (1m6f, good) 17 days ago; should be fine on this drop back in trip and has claims if he can build on that last run.

4/1

5

(6)

8th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Haydock

Vaynor

10st 12lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Charles Hills

His mark continues to fall and he didn't run badly at Windsor (1m2f) in May when back from an absence; however, he's failed to threaten on his three starts since (1m2f-1m6f) and needs to turn things around.

14/1

5th

4

(1)

24th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newbury

Vaynor

11st 1lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Charles Hills

All five wins from 1m4f to 1m6f; outpaced when fourth of six on reappearance at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May and he couldn't get in a blow over 1m4f last time; will likely need a pace meltdown; first ride under rules for James Hills.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 413267

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Form dipped at Redcar last month but generally consistent on turf otherwise this term and could well bounce back, provided he's as effective returned to AW (third attempt); nicely treated off last winning mark.
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7th

14

26th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:20 Kelso

Fairmac

10st 13lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

Six-time Flat winner at up to 1m4f; underwent breathing operation before going hurdling for current yard and has now had another, having underperformed in handicap on this course in September; new headgear combination today.

16/1

8th

2

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

18:05 Kelso

Fairmac

11st 11lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Won five Flat races at up to 1m4f for the Johnstons (latest win for Anthony Charlton was on snow); had wind surgery before running two creditable races over hurdles this summer, last time finishing third in a maiden at Perth (2m, good; pulled quite hard); interesting on handicap debut.

4/1

3rd

4

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:55 Perth

Fairmac

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Multiple Flat winner at up to 12.5f (stays 1m6f; RPR 90); not without support when 15-2 on his hurdling debut at Cartmel (2m1f, soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month, when unable to get in a serious blow; no surprise if he shows improvement.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: S00874

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-8 on turf for new stable this term but has dropped in the weights and last two efforts (1m/1m2f) suggest he's coming back to form; 1-1 on AW and enters calculations back in this sphere; won over 1m4f in 2020.
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12th

7

(16)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Humanitarian

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Burns

Two wins over longer distances in Britain came some time ago; mildly encouraging run on latest off reduced mark but fair bit more needed on first run for new yard.

10/1

12th

7

(16)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Humanitarian

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Burns

Two wins over longer distances in Britain came some time ago; mildly encouraging run on latest off reduced mark but fair bit more needed on first run for new yard.

10/1

5th

9

(7)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Humanitarian

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: John Joseph Hanlon

took keen hold, towards rear, headway over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, not reach leaders

16/1

Form: 264553

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Scored on turf last autumn; 0-8 this term but ran well (close third) over 1m6f here most recently, despite taking a good hold; unexposed on AW and has a fighting chance, especially if settling better.
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3rd

3

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ffos Las

Iconique

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

towards rear, switched to near side 4f out, headway over 2f out, went modest third inside final furlong, no impression

2/1

2nd

2

(7)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

18:25 Bath

Iconique

9st 4lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

towards rear, headway over 4f out, led under 3f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds

8/1

Form: 532321 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Knocking at the door prior to opening his account in Class 6 handicap here (1m6f) last month; unexposed at this sort of distance and Saffie Osborne's useful claim offsets a 3lb rise; upped in grade but runs off a very low weight; shortlisted.
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7

(7)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

16:40 Musselburgh

Heatherdown Hero

8st 7lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ran well to be fourth after completely blowing the start at Ripon (1m4f) and he won over this far on the AW earlier this year when off the same mark; likely to go well.

12/1

4th

6

(6)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:35 Ripon

Heatherdown Hero

10st 2lb

J: Miss Alex Garven

T: Rebecca Menzies

lost many lengths start

12/1

5th

3

(9)

29th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Heatherdown Hero

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, in rear

7/1

10/1

Form: 615-05

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ties in closely with Brasca on Kempton 1m4f running last month when, like that rival, he was having only his second run of 2022 (previously a dual winner for Sir Michael Stoute); possibilities upped further in trip.
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1st

12

(14)

6th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Duty Of Care

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Two C&D wins before his second in this race last year; has a 2lb lower mark this time round but was not disgraced in his three runs this year (C&D second in February was best of those) and is not dismissed.

7/1

1st

12

(14)

6th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Duty Of Care

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Two C&D wins before his second in this race last year; has a 2lb lower mark this time round but was not disgraced in his three runs this year (C&D second in February was best of those) and is not dismissed.

7/1

6th

7

(13)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

13:53 Newcastle (AW)

Duty Of Care

8st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Jamie Osborne

Record of 3-11 on AW; creditable second to Citizen General at Kempton two starts ago, then kicked for home too early in the Marathon Trial where he understandably ran out of steam in the latter stages; 1-1 here and can't be dismissed.

16/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 327-83

Last run: 266 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Looks weighted to the hilt and lacks match recent match practice having been absent since finishing third at Newcastle (12.5f) in February; vulnerable on two counts.
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8th

3

(6)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

13:32 Lingfield (AW)

Aced It

9st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Camilla Poulton

Defied a 5lb higher mark at Kempton two years ago but is now returning from a long absence; market helpful.

25/1

8th

3

(6)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

13:32 Lingfield (AW)

Aced It

9st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Camilla Poulton

Defied a 5lb higher mark at Kempton two years ago but is now returning from a long absence; market helpful.

25/1

2

(6)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Goodwood

Aced It

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Camilla Poulton

Seen more often on the AW these days and 1lb lower than when winning at Kempton (2m) in January, but showed little on his return to turf at Newmarket (1m6f, good) four weeks ago; enough to prove for now.

20/1

20/1

Form: 222850 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won off this mark here (1m6f) in February but was in much better form at the time; went off the boil in her last two handicap starts; stiff task in Listed grade since.
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3rd

4

(1)

17th Nov 2022

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Trinity Girl

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

in touch with leaders, shaken up 3f out, pushed along and headway on inner from over 2f out, ridden when stayed on inside final furlong

9/2

8th

6

(2)

8th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 4

21:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Trinity Girl

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: Jessica Macey

Won off this mark here (1m6f) in February but was in much better form at the time; went off the boil in her last two handicap starts; stiff task in Listed grade since.

20/1

12th

11

(6)

10th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 1

16:00 Yarmouth

Trinity Girl

9st 6lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Jessica Macey

in rear, ridden under 5f out, struggling 4f out, hung left over 2f out, never on terms

100/1

20/1

Form: 392795

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Scored three times for William Haggas; inconsistent for Brian Ellison this year; competitively weighted off current mark but not sure what to expect on debut for Chris Dwyer; still with same owner.
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7th

4

(3)

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

16:55 Windsor

Midrarr

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Chris Dwyer

Wins have come in the summer and she didn't offer much on her comeback, having finished last season with a string of ordinary efforts; the handicapper's proving quick to relent but she's still hard to recommend.

12/1

8th

7

(10)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Midrarr

9st 9lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Chris Dwyer

Scored twice on Wolverhampton Tapeta (1m6f and 1m4f) in summer 2021 but mostly out of form last year for Brian Ellison and finished last of nine on both her starts for new yard; down the weights but with questions to answer.

33/1

9th

1

(1)

28th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midrarr

9st 10lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Chris Dwyer

towards rear on inner

20/1

Form: 6558/7

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
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7th

3

6th Feb 2024

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Taunton

Gyllen

12st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Kayley Woollacott

in touch with leaders

3/1

1st

12

26th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 3f 173y

Class 4

16:10 Sandown

Gyllen

10st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Kayley Woollacott

Good enough to win a Group 2 on the Flat in France when owned by Godolphin; went 0-12 over hurdles for two previous yards but he's come good for this one with back-to-back Taunton wins (2m3f, good; 3m/good to soft); raised 20lb for those but something has clicked and deeper ground here will be no hardship.

6/1

1st

5

14th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

15:50 Taunton

Gyllen

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Kayley Woollacott

Made just a fairly encouraging seasonal/stable debut in October but displayed big jolt of improvement to win easily by 13l here (2m3f, good) a fortnight ago; hiked up 13lb for that and has stamina to prove over new trip today but ought to handle the slower ground and commands respect.

7/2

Form: 032-04 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
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2

(5)

17th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brasca

10st 13lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Mark Loughnane

Just one win since September 2019 and he's been well held in his four runs for current yard; this return to Tapeta is no problem but he needs to raise his game back up in trip.

5/1

4th

2

(5)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

16:10 Thirsk

Brasca

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Mark Loughnane

Just one win since September 2019 and he's not found his best form for this stable; dropping down the weights but with something to prove.

12/1

3rd

2

(5)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Haydock

Brasca

10st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Mark Loughnane

towards rear, headway 3f out, no extra from over 1f out

10/1

Non-runners

Gyllen, Brasca

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.20
Straight Forecast £10.55
Tricast £58.93
Trifecta £84.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vaynor

TOPSPEED:

Iconique

NEWMARKET:

Heatherdown Hero

RP Ratings:

Brasca

Daily Record:

Heatherdown Hero

The Times:

Iconique

The Guardian:

Iconique

LAMBOURN:

Vaynor

Telegraph:

Vaynor

Daily Mail:

Vaynor

D Express:

Vaynor

Daily Mirror:

Vaynor

The Sun:

Vaynor

The Star:

Vaynor

POSTDATA:

Brasca