August 15 / 18.15 Chelmsford (AW)

18.15

Standard

Betsi Handicap

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

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Scattered showers

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 264501 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come over 7f here, the latest when overcoming the outside stall to beat Monaadhil by 3l seven days ago; 5lb worse off under his penalty, but a bigger problem is that unlike his old rival he isn't proven over this far.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thomas Equinas

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Dean Ivory

All five wins have came at Chelmsford's Polytrack; on a mounting losing run but didn't fare too badly when fourth of 11 at Southwell (7f) ten days ago.

3/1

4th

6

(10)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Thomas Equinas

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dean Ivory

It's now 18 starts since his last victory and he came in only ninth of 12 in 6f Kempton handicap last month; others are preferred.

12/1

9th

2

(12)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Thomas Equinas

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Five AW wins, all at Chelmsford (7f-1m, Polytrack); on a 17-race losing run and needs to be much better than on his last three starts.

20/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 326552 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner over 7f and 3l behind Thomas Equinas when second of nine over that trip here seven days ago; 5lb better off and has won twice over 1m on turf; respected.
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4th

5

(4)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

15:35 Musselburgh

Monaadhil

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

held up in rear, steady headway on far side of group from 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

7/1

5th

2

(1)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Monaadhil

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Effective elsewhere but this track really plays to his strengths, winning for the fourth time over C&D when powering clear three weeks ago; didn't get a clear run through one week later but still looked in top form; more appealing than most in here.

4/1

3rd
2 (7)
Chagall

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 655313 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Four wins on the AW, including over C&D last November and at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) last month; ran with credit when third of seven behind an in-form rival at Ripon (1m, soft) a week ago and respected back on Polytrack.
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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: 108835 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Only 3l behind Wallaroo when fifth of 13 at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month, but her best form tends to come in 0-50 classified events these days so this may prove a bit too competitive.
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12th

13

(11)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Twistaline

8st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Two C&D wins last January; in and out this winter and there's a suspicion that a few others will have her measure again today.

14/1

12th

13

(11)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Twistaline

8st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Two C&D wins last January; in and out this winter and there's a suspicion that a few others will have her measure again today.

14/1

7

(4)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twistaline

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Appleby

Two of five AW wins have come on this track, including at this trip; had some mixed results this winter with several headgear experiments but she has a good run in her on the pick of those runs.

10/1

9/2

Form: -47861

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Appreciated the removal of headgear when narrowly off the mark at the ninth attempt at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month; very much enjoyed the run of the race there so he probably has more to do off 3lb higher.
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11th

10

(2)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wallaroo

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Best efforts have come over 8.6f here, including his sole win (off 4lb higher) in July last year; yet to make the frame in seven attempts over this far and beyond; look elsewhere.

14/1

4th

6

(3)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Wallaroo

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Sole win at about 1m at Wolverhampton in 2023; consistent in defeat this year and the way he's been running lately suggests this trip, for the first time on turf, will suit now dropped to a classified; close up.

13/2

6th

9

(7)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:00 Newcastle (AW)

Wallaroo

8st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form: 641725 CD

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
All three wins on the AW including one over C&D; runs off the same mark as when second of 13 at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in May, but not seen in 11 weeks and has no great record fresh.
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9th

11

(12)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:10 Chepstow

Ower Starlight

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Daisy Hitchins

Placed in two 1m Bath handicaps for new stable this season (both on good), but his record is very mixed and he finished well down the field there on latest outing six weeks ago; not an easy one to predict on this drop back in trip.

14/1

8th

13

(6)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Bath

Ower Starlight

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Daisy Hitchins

All three wins have been on AW when trained by Richard Hannon; gave it a good go from the front when third over C&D (good) on latest outing; not out of this.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 575-

Last run: 281 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Showed his first real sign of ability on his third start when fifth of 11 in a Wolverhampton maiden (9.5f, Tapeta) last November; makes his handicap debut after 281 days off and the market should indicate what is expected.
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3rd

8

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Twice narrowly beaten at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in the winter but he has struggled to get competitive at Musselburgh, Ayr and here in his last three starts; mark is manageable and trainer won a division of this last year with Follow Charlie but he needs a revival in fortunes.

12/1

6th

9

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 6lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February, latterly to The Coffey Boy; does need to shrug off two lesser runs since, though.

11/1

6th

5

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Ayr

Velvet Vulcan

10st 12lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February and ties in with The Coffey Boy on the latter effort; had excuses (unsuited by the track and/or removal of hood) at Musselburgh since; has been taking a good hold and may benefit from this drop back in trip; possibilities.

5/1

Form: 369160 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Rather up and down lately, her Yarmouth win (1m, good to firm; first-time hood) in June surrounded by lesser performances; has nothing to prove under the conditions having won over C&D in February, so capable of a big run.
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5th

10

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Kempton

Simply Gorgeous

10st 8lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Neil King

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

7/1

10

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Kempton

Simply Gorgeous

10st 8lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Neil King

Absent since ending 2024 with a disappointing run but made the frame in her first two handicaps, more notably when second at Lingfield (2m, good) in November; contender if back on song after her break.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.80
Straight Forecast £6.85
Tricast £19.12
Trifecta £21.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Monaadhil

NEWMARKET:

Chagall

Daily Mirror:

Wallaroo

Daily Record:

Thomas Equinas

Telegraph:

Ower Starlight

The Sun:

Wallaroo

Daily Mail:

Chagall

D Express:

Chagall

RP RATINGS:

Monaadhil

POSTDATA:

Monaadhil

The Times:

Monaadhil

The Guardian:

Monaadhil

The Star:

Monaadhil