January 05 / 19.30 Chelmsford (AW)

19.30

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  • Prize money: £4004
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £29.50
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 70/96-

Last run: 280 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; has shown no improvement since handicapping, albeit looking unsuited by drop back to 6f here when last seen in March; returns to action in a weak race.
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4

(9)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:58 Catterick

Sirius White

10st 12lb

J: Miss Ellie Mayo

T: L J Morgan

All five wins on AW, with the latest three coming under Ellie Mayo (5f-1m); led for a long way but faded into third at Redcar (1m, good) 63 days ago; has the tongue-tie added and probably needs a strong pace to aim at over this trip (won his only previous start over 5f).

11/2

3rd

6

(3)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Sirius White

10st 13lb

J: Miss Ellie Mayo

T: L J Morgan

All five wins on AW, with the latest three coming under Ellie Mayo (5f-1m); well beaten over 6f in latest two starts but soft ground may not have suited at Carlisle 25 days ago; has something to prove in first 1m run for over a year; visor returns.

18/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 80494- D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Just two wins from his 35 starts but he offered a bit more when fourth of 11 at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (7f); repeat of that performance would see him on the premises.
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11th

5

(1)

2nd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Hachert

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jennie Candlish

took keen hold, prominent, led 5f out

12/1

10th

8

(3)

24th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Hachert

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

taken down early, pulled hard, in touch with leaders, on outer 5f out, headway over 4f out

11/2

11

(11)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Hachert

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

On a losing run but he has performed with credit in 0-50 classified events twice this month, including over C&D on Sunday; blew the start and then raced too keenly at Wolverhampton on Thursday; this looks more competitive.

9/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 42389-

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Exposed 13-race maiden; only ninth of ten at Wolverhampton last month and the addition of blinkers and the booking of Hollie Doyle aren't enough to tempt.
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6th

8

(2)

2nd May 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Somedayonedaynever

8st 10lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Tony Carroll

Placed on two of four AW starts this year, more recently when close second at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March, and is also suited by this C&D; looks fully exposed off her basement mark but probably won't be far away.

5/1

12

(11)

30th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Somedayonedaynever

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

0-17 but running respectably of late, including in handicap on most recent start; back in classified event but double-figure draw is a bit of a concern.

10/1

2nd

9

(2)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Somedayonedaynever

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Still to win after 16 starts but the blinkers have helped this year; better off than in 0-50 classified company and she holds each-way claims in a weak handicap.

20/1

25/1

Form: 47877-

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 39

Form & Verdict
24-race maiden; two Wolverhampton runs last month (7f) didn't suggest she was ready to gain a first success.
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11th

11

(3)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaswarah

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

27-race maiden; the odd encouraging run this winter but others are stronger for win purposes.

33/1

10th

7

(3)

2nd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Kaswarah

9st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

walked to post, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

12/1

4th

7

(4)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Kaswarah

9st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

24-race maiden; two Wolverhampton runs last month (7f) didn't suggest she was ready to gain a first success.

25/1

4/1

Form: 02659- D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Kempton last winter (1m) and he has often run well in defeat since; strong traveller who could be just the type his jockey shines on; interesting for his resurgent yard.
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6th

7

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Bath

Fact Or Fable

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Eight-time turf winner including three over C&D (good to firm/firm); disappointing effort on his final start last year and he was held in sixth here on his reappearance 12 days ago; may come on for that.

14/1

6th

8

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Fact Or Fable

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: J S Moore

Eight-time turf winner including three over C&D (good to firm/firm); well handicapped on his best form in 2025 but he's not easy to predict and he ended last season on a low note; market should guide after 169 days off.

16/1

8th

13

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Fact Or Fable

8st 6lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: J S Moore

Close up behind James Park Woods here three starts back but comfortably held on two subsequent visits, latterly in Lovely Jubly's race.

20/1

6th
3 (8)
Chagall

11/4

Form: 01284- C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Scrambled home in a 1m handicap here on his stable debut in November; went close the following week and his two subsequent defeats have come at other tracks; interesting at this level with cheekpieces now given a crack.
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5th

6

(4)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Chagall

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

midfield

12/1

10th

5

(10)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chagall

9st 9lb

J: George Rooke

T: Jack Jones

Handicapped to win but he's rather been going through the motions this summer; has form at this track but over further and he may be ideally suited by more of a test.

20/1

8th

12

(10)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:58 Southwell (AW)

Chagall

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Handicapped to win but he's rather been going through the motions this summer; marked drop in trip today and no guarantee they'll go quick enough for him.

12/1

Form: 00008-

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Looked to be going the wrong way but there was a bit more encouragement from her at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (in this headgear combination for the first time), keeping on in the straight despite being short of room against the rail; this is weaker still and a revival isn't out of the question.
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7th

4

(1)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Eagle Path

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Looked to be going the wrong way but there was a bit more encouragement from her at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (in this headgear combination for the first time), keeping on in the straight despite being short of room against the rail; this is weaker still and a revival isn't out of the question.

8/1

8th

5

(2)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Path

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Has struggled over various trips this year and finished a remote last in two runs for this yard; a hood is added to blinkers tonight and she's hard to recommend.

16/1

11th

9

(2)

28th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Kempton (AW)

Eagle Path

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Seemed a non-stayer over 1m2f at Chelmsford (back from layoff; AW/stable debut) last time; regressive since debut but may turn things around in first-time headgear and back down in distance.

16/1

66/1

Form: 95409-

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Limitations seemingly well exposed and she's hard to recommend.
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6th

1

(4)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

15:00 Yarmouth

Tilsworth Jade

9st 8lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: J R Jenkins

prominent

66/1

11th

11

(3)

26th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Tilsworth Jade

9st 2lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: J R Jenkins

Appeared to run well on one occasion last summer but the rest of her form is poor; first-time headgear needs to make a difference.

50/1

13th

12

(3)

14th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Tilsworth Jade

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: J R Jenkins

never better than mid-division

100/1

Form: 08260-

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a small-field 6f turf handicap last summer; less good twice since, more recently tailed off over 7f at Southwell three weeks ago; connections now turn to cheekpieces.
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9th

8

(2)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Plantatree

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Runner-up in a small-field 6f turf handicap last summer; less good twice since, more recently tailed off over 7f at Southwell three weeks ago; connections now turn to cheekpieces.

14/1

14th

9

(6)

16th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Plantatree

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Anthony Carson

Regressive maiden who can pull hard and will need to settle better back from three months off; the booking of Paul Mulrennan (second ride for the trainer) is a plus but it's hard to find many other positives.

12/1

6th

13

(1)

15th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

13:35 Yarmouth

Plantatree

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Anthony Carson

took keen hold, midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and brief headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 668-

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Modest form in three novice/maiden events last year; facing a more realistic assignment today and better couldn't be ruled out.
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10th

1

(13)

30th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Apfelstrudel

9st 2lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Henry Spiller

Hint of ability and isn't fully exposed but something to find at the weights from the widest draw.

33/1

Form: 698/4/

Last run: 726 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in six starts, although he didn't run badly over 1m2f here when last seen two years ago; that run came in a first-time visor which is absent today; vulnerable back at 7f.
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6th

3

(4)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Bo Taifan

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

Three wins to his name and finished second and third in 1m contests at Lingfield and Chelmsford won by horses who have done better since; should settle okay in this maximum field and come home well.

13/2

6th

3

(4)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Bo Taifan

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

Three wins to his name and finished second and third in 1m contests at Lingfield and Chelmsford won by horses who have done better since; should settle okay in this maximum field and come home well.

13/2

3rd

1

(9)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Bo Taifan

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Martin Dunne

held up in rear, slightly hampered after 1f, headway over 2f out, pressed leaders on outer over 1f out, went third post

13/2

Form: 7090-9

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m classified event at Yarmouth last summer before running with credit on his next three starts; struggled in a stint with Derek Shaw and fared no better back with this yard at Southwell on New Year's Day; now comes with risks attached.
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4th

7

(4)

27th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

The Charmer

9st 2lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Often pulled hard in the past and has lost the plot in recent times; the tongue-tie goes back on as he ventures beyond an extended 1m for the first time; will need to settle much better if he's to see it out.

12/1

11

(11)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

The Charmer

9st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Won a 1m classified event at Yarmouth last summer before running with credit on his next three starts; struggled in a stint with Derek Shaw and fared no better back with this yard at Southwell on New Year's Day; now comes with risks attached.

8/1

9th

8

(10)

1st Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:51 Southwell (AW)

The Charmer

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Enjoyed a consistent summer last year but completely lost the plot latterly; the tongue-tie and visor both come off back from two months out and he has it to prove currently.

8/1

Non-runners

Apfelstrudel, Bo Taifan, The Charmer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £152.20
Straight Forecast £103.25
Trifecta £816.70

Selections

RP Ratings:

Chagall

POSTDATA:

Eagle Path

Telegraph:

Hachert

SPOTLIGHT:

Fact Or Fable

NEWMARKET:

Apfelstrudel

D Express:

Eagle Path

The Sun:

Hachert

LAMBOURN:

Fact Or Fable

The Times:

Chagall

The Guardian:

Chagall

Daily Mail:

Chagall

Daily Mirror:

Chagall

The Star:

Chagall

Daily Record:

Chagall