July 25 / 19.50 Chelmsford (AW)

19.50

Standard To Slow

Racing Welfare Handicap

  • Prize money: £6621
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Racing Welfare Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

Form: 151433

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
2-3 on the AW early in the year and should be happier back to Polytrack having proved this trip within range behind a progressive winner last time; goes on the shortlist.
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7th

5

(2)

7th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Newmarket

Totnes

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Won at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in July and followed up at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) before a good second at Newbury (1m2f, heavy); this 3yo has won four of her ten starts and could still have more to offer, provided today's expected return to better ground isn't an issue.

5/1

2nd

7

(1)

23rd Sep 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newbury

Totnes

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders, bit short of room under 2f out, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner

4/1

1st

2

(2)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Chepstow

Totnes

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Andrew Balding

Took form to new level with clearcut success at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last month, her third win this year; latest 7lb rise asks quite a lot of her but she'll be fine back on turf and may yet have more improvement to come.

4/1

14/1

Form: 2-1180 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in the spring but has struggled in two runs since; the step back up from 1m and first-time headgear are the angles in.
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1st

8

(7)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Mayfair Gold

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

midfield, switched to centre and pushed along over 2f out, led over 1f out, clear with one other inside final furlong, ran on

20/1

6th

3

(9)

6th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 4

16:00 Bath

Mayfair Gold

9st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Alan King

Solid seconds on the AW the last twice and her latest race at Chelmsford didn't go to entirely to plan; only 2lb higher for this but is having only her second run on the turf (unplaced on her previous one).

6/1

2nd

4

(10)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Mayfair Gold

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Alan King

Record over C&D reads 212 and her second of 12 in a first-time hood here three weeks ago looks even better now with the first and third both successful since; only 1lb higher and a major player.

7/2

Form: 62167V D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two poor efforts on turf in the spring but was still travelling well enough in front in the void race at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago when action halted; that gave something to build on.
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8th

2

(4)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

9st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Fine on Tapeta but has done most winning round Chelmsford, always over 1m2f; generally consistent in recent times, without looking quite as good, and has to prove his stamina going beyond 1m4f for the first time; the usual headgear comes off.

10/1

1

(4)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

10st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Much more exposed than some of these and usually runs over 1m2f but gave pretty good account when fourth in valuable Chelmsford handicap (1m2f) a fortnight and is 1lb lower here; could have a say.

4/1

9

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Formerly a front-runner but more often held up these days; finished a 4l seventh at Wolverhampton in last two starts but he's 5-9 at Chelmsford and was runner-up over C&D in June; has possibilities back at this track and he needs a close look with Hollie Doyle booked.

9/1

9/1

Form: 231125 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has three wins and three seconds to his name from eight runs over C&D; is well drawn for one happiest up front but he's not improving at his age and is 6lb above his last successful mark.
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9th

5

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boasty

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

All five wins have been on the AW, the latest over 9.5f here in March last year; placed in a seller (9.5f) and a handicap (1m4f) here in April; poor run back on turf after a break last time; blinkers replace visor.

10/1

8

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Boasty

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

On lengthy losing run but he's been placed at Wolverhampton (9.4f/1m4f) in last two starts and three of his five wins have come over C&D; has each-way claims again back at this track.

9/2

1

(7)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boasty

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Ivan Furtado

Handy sort; has done most of his winning at Chelmsford, but he does act here (244232172); hasn't had many goes over this far, but finished second of 11 in his only previous attempt over C&D; interesting back up in trip at this level.

5/1

25/1

Form: 074245 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Most of his best efforts, and all four wins, have come round Lingfield in the autumn/winter; returns from a short break on a fair mark but others are stronger.
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7th

8

(3)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:12 Lingfield (AW)

Marions Boy

10st 8lb

J: Miss Megan Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

All six wins have been on Polytrack and five have been at Lingfield; lost his way in 2025 but he's shown some encouraging signs in classified events this year, including when third here (1m2f) on his penultimate run; has plenty of form over C&D and he could be dangerous off reduced mark.

12/1

5th

8

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Marions Boy

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Damien Wingrove

Lost his way in 2025 but he's shown some encouraging signs at Lingfield this year, including when third in a classified event (1m2f) last weekend; can miss the break but he's a Polytrack specialist who has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

9/2

3rd

6

(6)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Marions Boy

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Damien Wingrove

Thrown in on best form but has been missing the break of late and couldn't land a blow when fourth over C&D last week; chances hinge on getting away on terms.

12/1

OUR TIP
6th
2 (13)

7/2

Form: 3-352

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Beaten-favourite on his first two starts (1m4f); best effort yet last time, on his handicap debut in a first-time hood (switches to cheekpieces tonight), but not certain to be suited by the drop back in trip round an easy course.
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7th
8 (10)
Semser

12/1

Form: -94124 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Often misses the kick and/or pulls hard; lost a shoe when below par on turf last time and the return here will help, with him currently 2-2 over C&D.
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7th

5

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Semser

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

All of his five AW wins have been at longer trips but he went close over C&D last summer and was runner-up over 1m at Chelmsford last month; on same mark as for that last run and has possibilities if he gets a good pace and some luck; reapplied blinkers replace cheekpieces.

11/2

2nd

5

(5)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Semser

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

All five wins have been on AW, including two at this track; bounced back with creditable third at Lingfield (1m) last month and he caught the eye of the stewards when a never-dangerous sixth there (7f) last time; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and he should get a decent pace to aim at.

8/1

6th

4

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:18 Lingfield (AW)

Semser

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two course wins, at 1m4f and 1m; has raced only once at 7f, over C&D in August (favourite), and although a fast-finishing runner-up, the early stages weren't too encouraging as he was taken off his legs; if sharper in the early stages he'd look interesting.

8/1

14/1

Form: 2-4175

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Consistent but has had a few chances in handicaps this year; needs to improve for going beyond an extended 1m for the first time, back from six weeks off, which is no certainty on pedigree.
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6th

1

(4)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

One For The Frog

10st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: S Woods

Having dropped down the weights he returned to form with a neck second at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) three weeks ago; has also run well on Polytrack; can be in the mix back up 3lb if producing another good run.

9/2

2nd

3

(6)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

One For The Frog

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: S Woods

Dead-heated in 8.6f Wolverhampton novice in April but became very disappointing during the summer; suffered heavy defeat when tried in blinkers (now removed) this month; needs to turn a corner.

25/1

10th

9

(4)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

One For The Frog

9st 6lb

J: Luke Catton

T: S Woods

Dead-heated in 8.5f AW novice event at Wolverhampton in April; hasn't progressed in handicaps and more new headgear tried now.

25/1

4/1

Form: 4-4674 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off a 2lb higher mark last winter; turned in a better effort last time, when held up in a race run at a stop-start gallop, and is one to consider.
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12th

4

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Tarbaan

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Amy Murphy

Four-time winner on the Flat who showed some promise when fifth of 11 on hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) last month, but has endured heavy defeats in both starts since; not out of the question he could bounce back on handicap debut, though.

16/1

12th

4

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Tarbaan

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Amy Murphy

Four-time winner on the Flat who showed some promise when fifth of 11 on hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) last month, but has endured heavy defeats in both starts since; not out of the question he could bounce back on handicap debut, though.

16/1

11th

13

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

12:50 Fontwell

Tarbaan

11st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

Flat form has largely deteriorated in the last 12 months; shaped better than the bare result over C&D on hurdles debut but suffered a heavy defeat at Fakenham later in October.

33/1

Form: 424146 CD

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three C&D wins all came off slightly lower marks in smaller fields in the spring; absent for three months, following a couple of below-par efforts, and will need to be at his very best.
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4th

1

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

The Bay Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Dual C&D winner; has slipped to 6lb below his last winning mark (1m4f, Lingfield) and wasn't beaten far when having the run of the race under Rose Dawes at Wolverhampton (1m4f; third of seven, 7-2) last week; foolish to discount.

5/1

3rd

1

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Bay Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Has seven wins on AW and is now 6lb lower than for the last of those last September; doesn't look ready to take advantage though.

5/1

7/1

Form: 477326 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Course winner early in the year who's been running well in this headgear combination lately, latterly when free enough early in a smaller field over 1m3f; is one of the more interesting runners.
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9th

4

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Nasim

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Has won his last two races, the latest over this C&D in August by 3l; interesting off this 4lb higher mark.

4/1

3

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Nasim

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Mark Pattinson

Triple AW winner (including here) who was on a long losing run until popping up in a Windsor classified (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; had previously looked a little unlucky when second in a similar event over C&D in March; chance.

6/1

4

(7)

4th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:20 Windsor

Nasim

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Mark Pattinson

Triple AW scorer but is on a long losing sequence; modest fourth in classified contest at Windsor (11.5f) when last seen seven weeks ago, taking turf record to 0-12.

11/2

16/1

Form: 612936 CD

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Happiest round here but is weighted to his best and has been off since a poor effort behind Semser in the spring; can pull hard over this trip and is some way down the pecking order.
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5th

5

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Jenson Benson

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Shaun Lycett

His four wins have been from 7f-1m2f at Chelmsford, latest in February 2023; good second there in February (1m2f) but he hasn't done as well since, last twice over this trip on turf; others appeal more.

14/1

6th

4

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Jenson Benson

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

All four win over 7f-1m2f on Chelmsford AW; losing run up to 21 and hasn't appeared to stay in his few previous goes over this far; others preferred.

7/1

6th

4

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Jenson Benson

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

All four win over 7f-1m2f on Chelmsford AW; losing run up to 21 and hasn't appeared to stay in his few previous goes over this far; others preferred.

7/1

Non-runners

Miss Bluebelle, Noodle Mission, Yeoman

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Payout
Straight Forecast £29.56
Tricast £162.93

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Totnes

NEWMARKET:

Wild Hurricane

POSTDATA:

Semser

LAMBOURN:

Marion's Boy

Telegraph:

Yeoman

RP RATINGS:

Tarbaan

D Express:

Nasim

The Guardian:

Jenson Benson

Daily Mail:

Boasty

The Star:

Wild Hurricane

The Sun:

Totnes

Daily Record:

Totnes

Daily Mirror:

Semser

The Times:

Marion's Boy