January 12 / 19.30 Chelmsford (AW)

19.30

Standard

CCR Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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CCR Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 741-12 C BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Close second over 1m at Kempton last Saturday when bidding for a quickfire hat-trick; still in good form and remains favourably treated (future mark 1lb higher; peak mark was 18lb higher); has won here; respected.
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5th

4

(2)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Asdaa

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, held up in rear

7/2

6th

12

(7)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Asdaa

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Triple AW winner last winter (including one over C&D) but form has an uneven look since; below best over C&D last time but usual cheekpieces now replaced by first-time visor.

12/1

6th

1

(3)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Asdaa

9st 11lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Not quite at the top of his game of late; however, this six-time AW winner has clear possibilities off current mark back in Class 6.

6/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 6122-3 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 1223 since returning from layoff, the win gained at Wolverhampton (8.5f); met a spot of trouble on his way to running creditably there (9.5f) last Thursday; now 3lb higher but looks solid.
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6th

4

(8)

11th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Giorgio Vasari

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ivan Furtado

midfield

5/1

3rd

4

(6)

4th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:31 Lingfield (AW)

Giorgio Vasari

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Returned from a break with a win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; placed on his next four starts but his form has dipped the last twice; cheekpieces off, regular blinkers back on.

10/1

6th

5

(6)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Giorgio Vasari

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Returned from a break with a win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December and he was placed in his next four runs; still looks on a workable mark but his form dipped in a messy race at Wolverhampton last time and he wouldn't want this to become tactical; new headgear.

7/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 77667- D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sole win for previous yard came on turf; however, has dropped in the weights of late and his two efforts at Southwell (1m/7f) for new stable have not been devoid of promise; possibilities dropped in class.
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7th

3

(8)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Ripon

Grangeclare View

9st 11lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Alex French

Just one win to his name from 19 starts (1m, good) and he finished well beaten at Southwell when last seen eight weeks ago; some promise on soft in April and this is a drop in class; others still look safer though.

14/1

9th

11

(11)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Grangeclare View

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alex French

Put in pretty good front-running shift when sixth of 15 at Pontefract (1m, soft) two months ago and is on a workable mark for today's AW return but it's over two years since his only win and others appeal more.

14/1

6th

8

(11)

11th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Grangeclare View

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alex French

took keen hold, led

10/1

4th
4 (6)
Mabre

3/1

Form: 2954-1 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to win going away at Kempton (1m) last week; still well handicapped even with a penalty (future mark 1lb higher; peak mark was 10lb higher); similar chance to Asdaa; one for the shortlist.
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6th

2

(9)

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:15 Pontefract

Mabre

10st 1lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Evans

Three 1m wins this season and he went desperately close at Chester 16 days ago (7.5f, soft); only 1lb higher here and Ben Curtis is a positive booking; one to take seriously.

6/1

2nd

9

(8)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:45 Chester

Mabre

9st 5lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: David Evans

All of his eight wins have been at 1m and latest was in blinkers at Newbury (good) in May; only 1lb higher than for that success but he's gone off the boil in last two starts and was a remote third over 7f here last time; down the list.

16/1

3rd

10

(1)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

17:40 Chester

Mabre

10st 5lb

J: Miss Sophie Bain

T: David Evans

Stands his racing really well and as good as ever when winning an apprentice handicap at Newbury (1m, good) last month; respectable second on firm going at Bath a week later; below-form fifth over 1m2f back at Newbury 15 days ago but this is more his trip.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 42306- D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual turf scorer; failed to show her form at Southwell last month when making AW debut; something to prove in this sphere.
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11th

5

(10)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Lilikoi

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Michael Flannery

Four time winner in Britain but form since returning from long absence last month has been poor; blinkers tried.

25/1

11th

5

(10)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Lilikoi

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Michael Flannery

Four time winner in Britain but form since returning from long absence last month has been poor; blinkers tried.

25/1

12th

6

(9)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lilikoi

9st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Michael Flannery

Four time winner in Britain but form since returning from long absence last month has been poor; hard to fancy.

25/1

Form: 83900-

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Placed a few times for previous yard; down the field in three runs (7f/9.5f) for new stable; best watched unless the market suggests a revival is expected.
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6th

12

(5)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Cavalluccio

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alice Haynes

Three of four wins have come over 1m2f at Chelmsford, the latest an easy success in January; should appreciate the return to the AW after finishing out of the frame in two starts on turf, but this is the longest trip he has ever attempted.

14/1

5th

4

(10)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Wetherby

Cavalluccio

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Four wins on AW but 0-6 on turf (has run well on good to firm); switching from blinkers to cheekpieces didn't help matters at Ripon last month and he now returns to 1m; others appeal more.

14/1

7th

3

(10)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:50 Ripon

Cavalluccio

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

took keen hold

7/1

12/1

Form: 403-

Last run: 93 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced mare; ran well in 7f seller at Leicester when last seen three months ago; that form isn't particularly compelling but she's the least exposed contender in this field; could go well again.
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10th

11

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Vertical

10st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Humphrey

Lowly rated maiden on the Flat; not disgraced in two novice hurdles in July and now makes her handicap hurdle debut from a lowly mark but still makes only limited appeal.

20/1

7th

10

26th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:10 Uttoxeter

Vertical

10st 9lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Humphrey

Modest maiden on the Flat; soundly beaten after racing too freely in two Worcester novice hurdles (both 2m, good) for new stable this month.

100/1

7th

10

18th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Worcester

Vertical

10st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Humphrey

Modest maiden on the Flat; pulled hard and was always towards rear when 125-1 for recent stable/hurdle debut over C&D.

100/1

Form: 24614- CD BF

Last run: 329 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Lacks recent match practice having been absent since finishing fourth over C&D last February (classified winner the time before); takes on some in-form rivals; follow the market signals.
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3rd

3

(5)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Crazy Spin

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Ivan Furtado

Front-runner who has won seven times on the AW, the latest at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in April; has won twice over 1m here, but she stays this far and should go well especially if enjoying an uncontested lead; stable also runs Floats On Air.

6/1

7th

4

(10)

13th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:28 Leicester

Crazy Spin

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Ivan Furtado

Front-runner who is 7-44 on the AW and 0-5 on turf; only narrowly failed off 2lb lower over C&D in May but ran poorly at Yarmouth (also 1m2f on good to firm) on her only start since.

9/1

6th

3

(9)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:20 Yarmouth

Crazy Spin

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Ivan Furtado

7-44 on the AW and 0-4 on turf; however, this habitual front-runner only narrowly failed over this far at Leicester (1m2f; good to firm) in May and the winner has gone on to better things.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.90
Straight Forecast £7.64
Tricast £29.35
Trifecta £31.30

Selections

The Times:

Giorgio Vasari

RP Ratings:

Mabre

POSTDATA:

Asdaa

SPOTLIGHT:

Grangeclare View

The Guardian:

Giorgio Vasari

Daily Mail:

Giorgio Vasari

The Sun:

Giorgio Vasari

The Star:

Giorgio Vasari

D Express:

Mabre

Daily Record:

Mabre

Telegraph:

Asdaa

Daily Mirror:

Asdaa