November 17 / 20.00 Chelmsford (AW)

20.00

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  • Prize money: £3996
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.10
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 35-254

Last run: 288 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Placed three times from four starts over C&D, the latest when second of six in a novice back in January; now 0-17, though, and returns from 288 days off; probably best watched.
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2nd

5

(9)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Eltham Palace

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Tony Newcombe

Successful once and placed three times from six starts over C&D; should appreciate the return here after finishing out of the frame in her last two starts on turf and no surprise if she makes her presence felt despite a modest strike-rate; stable also runs Joli's Legacy.

7/1

6th

4

(2)

21st Jul 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Eltham Palace

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Tony Newcombe

Won off this mark at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last November but was out of sorts in final two runs for David Simcock and she finished down the field over C&D (behind Ice Shadow) on her stable debut last month; that was after a break but she's not easy to predict and is now 1-23.

12/1

6th

3

(4)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:30 Nottingham

Eltham Palace

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Tony Newcombe

Returned from nine months off to win a 1m2f handicap at Chelmsford (AW) in November; below form on last two outings and this is her first run since sold out of David Simcock's for 2,000gns in early February; only her fifth turf start and she does have some turf form on softer than good.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: -11377

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back 0-50 classified events over 1m at Lingfield (Polytrack) and Southwell (Tapeta) in July, but has found life tougher back in handicap company since and still to prove himself over this far; cheekpieces return.
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6th

4

(8)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:50 Leicester

Eagle Eyed Freddie

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins this year, including when making it tenth time lucky on turf in a classified claimer at Catterick (7f, good to firm) last month; only beat three rivals and has more to do back in a handicap.

7/1

2

(5)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

21:00 Brighton

Eagle Eyed Freddie

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

1st

2

(3)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:55 Catterick

Eagle Eyed Freddie

9st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Prominent racer with two AW wins to his name this year; not at his best at Chelmsford when last seen eight weeks ago but he's the pick of today's weights and ran well over C&D on his one run at Catterick.

7/4

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 546618

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Made the most of a drop in the weights when successful at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last month, but well held back there (1m4f) last time; this looks an inadequate test for him now and a record of 3-40 suggests others are more likely.
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7th

7

(1)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gold Standard

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

prominent

12/1

7th

7

(1)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gold Standard

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Placed over 1m4f at Lingfield in January but below par twice since, taking his overall record to 3-51.

12/1

7th

3

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Gold Standard

9st 9lb

T: Tony Carroll

Record is only 3-50; best effort this year when third in C&D handicap on penultimate start; has more to find on these terms.

12/1

Form: 014222

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
1-16 but has improved for the fitting of cheekpieces and has finished runner-up under positive rides in his last three starts on Polytrack, including over C&D; not seen in 145 days, but has gone well fresh before and shouldn't be far away, albeit he isn't the only pace angle in the field.
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5th

6

(1)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sun Festival

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Joseph Parr

Course winner (9.5f) but losing run up to 20 and rarely seen over this far; look elsewhere.

14/1

6th

9

(3)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sun Festival

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Joseph Parr

Winless since 2023 but he ran a big race at a big price when third in classified event at Lingfield (1m2f) last month; that was eyecatching from off the pace and he has each-way claims again if he can repeat that form.

6/1

3rd

6

(9)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Sun Festival

9st 9lb

J: Zacharia Clarke

T: Joseph Parr

Winless since 2023 and he beat only one after six months off in 1m2f classified event at Chelmsford ten days ago; he's not easy to make a case for.

33/1

Form: 350712 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Caused a 100-1 surprise when allowed to dominate over C&D last month, but proved it was no fluke when very much best of the rest behind a thriving filly back here 12 days ago; may face competition for the lead, but still high on the list on those last two efforts.
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9th

10

(8)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Overstate

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual AW winner, latest success over 2m in February 2023; poor form over hurdles subsequently last year and showed very little when returned to the Flat at Kempton 121 days ago.

40/1

10th

2

(10)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Overstate

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

First two wins over 1m4f (turf) and 1m2f (Polytrack) but found stamina reserves when upped to 2m over C&D on latest Flat start for previous trainer in February; poor hurdles form since but may have more to come at this trip back with former yard if jumping experience hasn't soured him.

9/2

20/1

Form: 1-6646 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 18 starts under both codes came in a Ballinrobe claimer (9.6f, good) in June of last year, but she didn't run badly when fourth of 13 at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) on her penultimate outing; now 2lb lower and each-way claims if repeating that.
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11th

6

(1)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Alice Kitty

11st 0lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Matt Crawley

Recent efforts not inspiring, but she has dropped 6lb lower than when making a successful return in May last year and the booking of Simon Walker suggests connections mean business; blinkers (only used once before over hurdles in September 2021) make a return; interesting.

5/1

9th

3

(5)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alice Kitty

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Matt Crawley

Scored off 3lb higher at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last May but she's not matched that since and was only tenth of 11 here (9.4f) last month; has some form over C&D but she needs a major revival back up in trip.

25/1

10th

6

(10)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alice Kitty

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Matt Crawley

Sole win for current stable came off 1lb higher at Chelmsford (1m2f) in May; inconsistent since but holds a fighting chance provided she turns up in top form; returns from another break.

20/1

Form: 502116 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won here (1m) and at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in August, but no real excuses when sixth of 12 in her hat-trick bid back at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; this sort of trip may suit her better now and possibilities if bouncing back.
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7th

4

(8)

17th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Belisa De Vega

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jonathan Portman

in touch with leaders

9/2

6th

5

(5)

29th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Belisa De Vega

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jonathan Portman

prominent, pushed along under 3f out, ridden from under 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

4/1

1st

1

(8)

31st Aug 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Belisa De Vega

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jonathan Portman

raced wide, midfield, pushed along from 3f out, headway from over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well

5/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: -09777

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner of a Kempton novice (7f, Polytrack) for the Crisfords as a 3yo, but out of the frame in all six starts since including when over 5l behind Overstate over C&D last month; down another 3lb but more will be required.
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No Results Found

Form: 998053

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Put up one of his better efforts when third of 11 in a second-time tongue-tie at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) last time and races off the same mark; a bit more is needed if he is to make it 13th-time lucky, though.
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12th

11

(13)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Broughtons Mission

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Clare Hobson

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

50/1

6th

3

(4)

4th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:41 Lingfield (AW)

Broughtons Mission

9st 3lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clare Hobson

It's been a struggle for current yard and although this exposed maiden may appreciate the return to the Flat, he can't be recommended.

50/1

11th

1

27th Feb 2023

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

13:30 Plumpton

Broughtons Mission

11st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Clare Hobson

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, shaken up and lost ground from 6th, soon got behind and beaten

100/1

20/1

Form: -00540

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who offered some hope on his second start for the yard when fourth of ten at Brighton (1m2f, good to soft) last month, but beaten a very long way in an amateurs' event at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) last time; cheekpieces will need to make a big difference.
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1st

8

(9)

1st Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:26 Southwell (AW)

Saxonhill

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Phil McEntee

Poor ex-Irish maiden who's still to finish placed after 12 starts; two different forms of headgear have made no difference latterly and stable form is the main positive.

10/1

14

(2)

13th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:43 Southwell (AW)

Saxonhill

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

Poor ex-Irish maiden who's still to finish placed after 11 starts; the switch from cheekpieces to a visor didn't help last Friday.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £159.40
Straight Forecast £159.17
Tricast £1542.37
Trifecta £1840.40

Selections

RP Ratings:

Sun Festival

SPOTLIGHT:

Overstate

The Star:

Belisa De Vega

POSTDATA:

Gold Standard

Telegraph:

Overstate

Daily Mail:

Overstate

The Sun:

Overstate

Daily Record:

Overstate

NEWMARKET:

Sun Festival

The Times:

Sun Festival

The Guardian:

Sun Festival

D Express:

Sun Festival

Daily Mirror:

Sun Festival