March 16 / 18.30 Chelmsford (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £4346.46
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.60
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 55

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked green but showed ability when fifth of eight on her Wolverhampton debut (7f, Tapeta) in January (just over a length behind Class Member), but didn't improve when filling the same position at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last month; can be handicapped after this, but she could play a part if building on her initial performance.
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8th

4

(1)

15th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Creme De Cacao

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

All four starts over 7f on AW; made all at Chelmsford on third occasion, placed in Southwell handicap latest (April); open to further progress and looks interesting on return to action.

7/2

3rd

1

(5)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Creme De Cacao

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

led, ridden from over 1f out, soon headed, kept on

7/2

1st

4

(9)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Creme De Cacao

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Looked green but showed ability when fifth of eight on her Wolverhampton debut (7f, Tapeta) in January (just over a length behind Class Member), but didn't improve when filling the same position at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last month; can be handicapped after this, but she could play a part if building on her initial performance.

11/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 67-

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in two starts over 6f/7f on turf last autumn, though she did hint at some ability on her debut; half-sister to a Polytrack winner, but handicaps over further may be her thing eventually.
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7th

14

(5)

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newmarket

Risotto

8st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

0-5; built up a head of steam to be close up in a 7f handicap at Yarmouth and she's bred for this longer trip, so further improvement looks on the cards; respected.

14/1

3rd

10

(6)

2nd May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:00 Yarmouth

Risotto

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Runner-up in 7f Chelmsford novice on her return but she failed to build on it when only sixth in 7f Lingfield handicap 34 days ago; she needs to bounce back.

5/1

6th

8

(9)

29th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:35 Lingfield (AW)

Risotto

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

pressed leader, briefly led 5f out

7/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 6-6

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth in each of her first two starts 285 days apart, the latest in a 14-runner maiden at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) three weeks ago; does appear to have some ability and gets a mark after this, but the dam's side of her pedigree suggests she may not come into her own until tacking further.
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7th

3

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

13:57 Bath

Flame Of Kodiac

9st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John & Rhys Flint

slowly away, towards rear

14/1

6th

2

(11)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chepstow

Flame Of Kodiac

10st 1lb

J: George Rooke

T: John & Rhys Flint

Resumed with a 1m win here in May and not disgraced when fourth of 13 over C&D eight days ago; in the mix once more with blinkers replacing the usual cheekpieces.

14/1

Form: 424 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in her first two starts, only going down by half a length in a 13-runner novice at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last month; had excuses when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) ten days ago (pulled hard/stuck wide); looks the pick of those with experience and return to 7f shouldn't be an issue; stable also runs Covertly.
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6th

2

(5)

30th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

16:40 Yarmouth

Class Member

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: George Boughey

Had been knocking on the door before holding on well to open account at Leicester (5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; 3lb rise demands a bit more here but further progress is possible; well beaten the only previous time cheekpieces were used but that was over 8.3f on soft ground.

5/2

1st

1

(2)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Leicester

Class Member

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Seven-race maiden but she found improvement on her drop to 5f when a close second of five at Chepstow (good to firm) last week; nudged up 2lb but she pulled clear of the third last time and should have more to offer at this trip; respected.

9/4

2nd

2

(5)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

18:55 Chepstow

Class Member

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: George Boughey

in touch with leaders

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam 1m2f winner (RPR 93), half-sister to 1m4f Group 2 winner Dandino and useful 1m4f winner Pirate King out of 1m1f-1m2f winner; attractive pedigree and stable more than capable of getting them ready first time; respected, especially if market positive.
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11th

4

(8)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stormy Denise

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Well down the field over 1m in first two handicaps (blinkers added last time) and can't be recommended on that evidence, but her pedigree offers significant hope she'll be seen to better effect over today's trip.

10/1

12th

7

(11)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stormy Denise

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: James Ferguson

Looked promising when third of nine in a maiden at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) in April but two heavy defeats since, including on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) last month, leave her with something to prove; blinkers need to make a difference.

12/1

11th

14

(2)

14th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Kempton (AW)

Stormy Denise

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Makes handicap debut after a break and her middle effort was encouraging enough to believe she could be a factor off this low a mark.

20/1

7/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 and ran green when ninth of 13 on her Newmarket debut (7f, soft) in October; from a highly successful family and should come good at some stage, but she may need a bit more time.
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9th

5

(8)

28th May 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Lucidity

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Ed Dunlop

Well down the field on both outings this season but might have needed the first run and the ground was heavy last time; now 6lb lower than when second of five over C&D (good to firm) last summer; not ruled out.

16/1

9th

5

(8)

28th May 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Lucidity

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Ed Dunlop

Well down the field on both outings this season but might have needed the first run and the ground was heavy last time; now 6lb lower than when second of five over C&D (good to firm) last summer; not ruled out.

16/1

11th

7

(13)

6th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Windsor

Lucidity

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Seven-race maiden, best form when placed twice (1m/1m2f) on good to firm last summer; may have needed her reappearance one month ago and a form case can be made.

10/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners I'm Available (7f-1m including AW; RPR 91), Ocala (1m/1m2f; 89) and Night Law (5f-6f including 2yo; 76); dam 5f-6f winner (including 2yo/Group 3; 111) closely related to 5f-6f winner Elkhorn, is granddaughter of 1m2f Group 3 winner; outside draw possibly not ideal for a newcomer, but enough to like on pedigree and wouldn't need to be anything special to make an impact on debut for in-form yard.
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5th

8

(4)

29th Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Heddewigii

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Achieved only a modest RPR at Chelmsford (7f) two weeks ago but seemed in need of the outing/experience; from a family that has served her connections well; should improve.

16/1

7th

7

(11)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Heddewigii

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Half-sister to winners I'm Available (7f-1m including AW; RPR 91), Ocala (1m/1m2f; 89) and Night Law (5f-6f including 2yo; 76); dam 5f-6f winner (including 2yo/Group 3; 111) closely related to 5f-6f winner Elkhorn, is granddaughter of 1m2f Group 3 winner; outside draw possibly not ideal for a newcomer, but enough to like on pedigree and wouldn't need to be anything special to make an impact on debut for in-form yard.

11/2

Form: 90-

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Huge prices and failed to beat a rival in two AW novices last autumn, the latest over C&D; may show a bit more once handicapped.
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8

(12)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:10 Yarmouth

Specialist View

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Chris Dwyer

Modest form since returning this year after wind surgery and her latest third behind Heer's Sadie here (7f, good to firm) last month needs building on; first-time cheekpieces worn that day quickly discarded.

16/1

3rd

3

(1)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

13:52 Yarmouth

Specialist View

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Chris Dwyer

1m AW winner; had wind surgery prior to her reappearance at Southwell in April, when down the field; marginally better effort here (1m, good to soft) latest; drops back in trip with cheekpieces now fitted; revival needed.

7/1

4

(6)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Yarmouth

Specialist View

9st 7lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Chris Dwyer

Sole win came on AW; her two turf runs don't feature among her better efforts but she was sent off favourite in a first-time tongue tie when sixth to United Force over C&D in July, after which she had wind surgery; might have needed her latest outing when sixth at Southwell (1m; United Force third) after 274 days away.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners Exmoor Beast (1m2f AW; RPR 76) and Mississippi Miss (6f 2yo; 75); dam 6f/1m winner (including AW; 84), out of 5f/6f 2yo winner closely related to 6f/7f Group 2 winner Byron, is granddaughter of Cheveley Park winner Gay Gallanta; ought to handle the AW on breeding, but yard not renowned for winning newcomers; stable also runs Specialist View for the same owners.
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15

(4)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Haulfronhobbs

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Chris Dwyer

0-11 but he finished second in a 6f handicap at Southwell in August; no progress since and hopes appear to rest on the new, longer trip sparking a revival.

20/1

11th

13

(11)

1st Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Haulfronhobbs

8st 8lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Chris Dwyer

0-10 but placed twice over 6f on turf/Tapeta; returns to 7f for the first time since the spring needing improvement to figure.

33/1

Form: 68

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability when sixth of nine on her Lingfield debut (7f, Polytrack) this month, but ended up well beaten at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) six days ago; could figure if building on that first effort in a race lacking depth.
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2nd

12

(11)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Athenes Kiss

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Headgear and a switch to handicaps hasn't really sparked anything extra from her this summer; others look more convincing.

14/1

3rd

7

(4)

26th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:15 Chepstow

Athenes Kiss

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Disappointed when upped to 1m2f last month (wore cheekpieces) but was placed in first-time blinkers at Brighton (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago, despite racing too freely, and that performance makes her of interest.

7/2

3rd

8

(4)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Athenes Kiss

9st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, led

10/1

40/1

Form: 00

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and well beaten in two starts over 6f on Tapeta at Southwell and Wolverhampton; handicaps an option after this.
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8th

12

(7)

25th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Covertly

8st 6lb

J: Franny Norton

T: George Boughey

Not finished within 9l of the winner in five starts over 6f-1m2f on turf/AW; cheekpieces will need to make a big difference.

20/1

9th

14

(3)

17th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:10 Bath

Covertly

9st 0lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: George Boughey

prominent, led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, headed under 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

6th

12

(6)

1st May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:18 Bath

Covertly

9st 3lb

J: Connor Planas

T: George Boughey

slowly into stride

7/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £66.00
Straight Forecast £50.20
Trifecta £304.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Class Member

SPOTLIGHT:

Stormy Denise

Daily Mirror:

Flame Of Kodiac

Daily Record:

Heddewigii

The Times:

Creme De Cacao

NEWMARKET:

Stormy Denise

Daily Mail:

Stormy Denise

The Star:

Flame Of Kodiac

Telegraph:

Class Member

The Guardian:

Class Member

D Express:

Class Member

The Sun:

Class Member