October 12 / 17.00 Chelmsford (AW)

17.00

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chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 890032 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Finally discovering some form for this yard and he went close over C&D last week, giving best to one who is forging a reputation as a course specialist; 1lb lower today (4lb well in) and he's a strong contender.
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1st

1

(3)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Blue Flame

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

led, headed but prominent after 2f, ridden and led over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong

3/1

2nd

1

(7)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Blue Flame

9st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Dropped in the weights for this yard and he showed his first sign that he may be ready to capitalise when third of 13 over 7f at Kempton last week (made the running; today's accessories tried for the first time); one to consider dropped further in grade.

6/1

3rd

2

(10)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Blue Flame

9st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Lurks on a dangerous mark (three-time winner) but is hard to trust on the back of some uninspiring efforts; always a chance that cheekpieces will trigger something.

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 35239

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
It was a strong race for the grade at Kempton two weeks ago and he wasn't helped by his wide draw but it was still a disappointing effort given his earlier promise; Hollie Doyle booked (7-46 for the stable) and still not fully exposed.
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7th

8

(1)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:05 Brighton

Done Decision

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tom Ward

slowly into stride, held up in rear, outpaced and detached after 2f, switched to near side 3f out, hung left and no impression from 2f out

11/4

2nd

9

(1)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Done Decision

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tom Ward

dwelt start, in touch with leaders

13/2

9th

7

(12)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Done Decision

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Tom Ward

Went close in a Bath maiden (5.5f) before going down by only a length on handicap debut at Salisbury (6f) after getting outpaced; returning to 7f should suit but he has a tricky draw to deal with.

4/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 276732 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Hard to win with but he ran well on turf on his penultimate start and again over over C&D four weeks ago; 1lb lower today and has the services of Oisin Murphy.
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5th

1

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Nubough

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Pattinson

Fine on Tapeta but all his wins have come on Polytrack, including twice last spring at Chelmsford; still dangerous when dipping into this company but he's unpredictable now and 7f round here is enough of a test.

7/1

11th

12

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Nubough

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Capable on his day and 1lb below his last winning mark, but now at the veteran stage and recent form has an uneven look to it; others more compelling.

40/1

6th

7

(8)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Nubough

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Two C&D wins; has been racing over 7f, a rival forcing a dead-heat off this mark at Chelmsford last May, but he had won over 6f there last March; finished a fair runner-up when making the running again here last month but likely more needed for the win.

14/1

4th
11 (11)
Nemorum

16/1

Form: 77-984

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
19-race maiden but he ran well over C&D four weeks ago, only run out of the places in the final strides; overall record suggests he's not guaranteed to back that up and he's drawn widest too.
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5th

9

(6)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Nemorum

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: T J Kent

Inconsistent sort with a record of 1-27 but his win was on Polytrack (7f) last autumn and he finished a fair fourth at Chelmsford (5f, AW) last Thursday; was well backed into 6-1 for that race and he could be dangerous back up in trip.

11/2

5th

9

(6)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Nemorum

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: T J Kent

Inconsistent sort with a record of 1-27 but his win was on Polytrack (7f) last autumn and he finished a fair fourth at Chelmsford (5f, AW) last Thursday; was well backed into 6-1 for that race and he could be dangerous back up in trip.

11/2

4th

7

(4)

14th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Nemorum

9st 3lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: T J Kent

took keen hold, prominent, kept on

16/1

10/1

Form: 725237

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
All wins and the bulk of her good runs have come over 1m+; not at her best at Nottingham 16 days ago (1m, soft); blinkers tried for the first time (worn cheekpieces on last five starts) on this drop back to 7f; dropped 4lb since last start.
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4th

7

(3)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:25 Nottingham

Cariad

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

4-16 on AW and 0-11 on turf, with no joy on either this year but there were two minor honours; acts on soft, probably on heavy; others have more pressing claims, including as she is unraced over this far.

14/1

6th

2

(1)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cariad

9st 13lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Four AW wins include two here over shorter; has so far drawn a blank in 2024 but hasn't been running badly and she's been bang there on her two previous runs over C&D.

3/1

6th

1

(5)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cariad

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

She ran respectably off this mark in two starts last month, third behind an unexposed rival at Southwell last time (second and fifth have won since); should remain competitive and this is slightly easier than last time.

6/1

10/1

Form: 394753

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Went without headgear over C&D last week and she kept on well from off the pace to take a never-nearer third (Blue Flame second); didn't completely convince with her head carriage in the straight but she's unexposed on AW and holds place claims again.
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4

(8)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Close second in a 6f course classified last month but not in the same form at Southwell twice since, taking her record to 2-39; Liam Bailey in form but others are still preferred

12/1

11th

6

(12)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Liam Bailey

C&D winner two years ago but that remains her last success; close second at this level at Newcastle last month (6f) but faded into sixth over C&D a fortnight ago; capable of a prominent showing.

7/1

6th

5

(6)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Won a C&D fillies' handicap in March 2024; hasn't won since, but was a creditable second in a 6f classified at Newcastle last week; has an each-way chance back up in trip.

6/1

Form: -12727 D BF

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Well backed when making a winning handicap debut at Southwell in February (1m); runner-up in two of his four starts since; should remain competitive.
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7th

2

(4)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Landlordtothestars

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Boasts a decent record in handicaps round here (two wins and two seconds from six starts) and ran better than his final position suggests over C&D from a wide stall two weeks ago; one to consider.

12/1

9th

3

(9)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Landlordtothestars

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Didn't get home at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last month, but his record in handicaps around here reads 21412, his latest win coming over this trip in November after six months off; still just 1lb higher and respected; stable also runs Bungle Bay.

6/1

5th

2

(5)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Landlordtothestars

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Resumed from six months off with a 7f Wolverhampton handicap win in November and backed it up with a good second of seven there last month; this C&D scorer must enter calculations.

6/1

14/1

Form: 046727

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden who can fluff the start, as when well beaten at Kempton three weeks ago; earlier second at Salisbury was a good run but always carries risk.
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8th

6

(7)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Muy Muy Guapo

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

slowly away

13/2

3rd

7

(5)

17th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Muy Muy Guapo

8st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

slowly away, in rear, still plenty to do over 3f out, headway over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds, ran on well

5/1

4th

5

(5)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:50 Brighton

Muy Muy Guapo

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon Dow

Went very close in classified event over C&D (good to firm) in June; has failed to repeat that form since and latest defeat took record to 0-23; chance depends on how well he responds to new headgear.

12/1

Form: 6744

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo who offered hope of better when fourth on his handicap debut at Leicester 17 days ago (7f, good to soft); looked in need of further on that occasion but he's well drawn for one that can race prominently and still has time to do better.
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9th

4

(2)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Solar Portrait

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

prominent

6/1

4th

5

(2)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Leicester

Solar Portrait

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Improved with each of his three runs in novice company, finishing fourth of ten over 7f at Southwell 19 days ago; makes his handicap debut at a realistic level and it would be no surprise to see him go well; well beaten in one turf run (good) but that was his racecourse debut.

12/1

4th

5

(2)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Solar Portrait

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Just modest form in two starts, faring better switched to the AW at Kempton last week (7f); yard going well and this is a weak novice so he holds each-way claims with further progress on the cards.

16/1

12/1

Form: 556099

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Ran her best race in handicaps so far when beaten under 7l at Wolverhampton 17 days ago (7f); dropped another 4lb since and she's tackling her first Class 6; could still have more to come.
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6th

10

(8)

4th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Decipher

9st 1lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Seven-race maiden who has not progressed and has finished in rear in her four handicaps including over C&D last time; mark continues to fall and equipment now goes on but she needs to significantly raise her game.

20/1

10th

10

(6)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Decipher

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

midfield

12/1

9th

10

(1)

25th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Decipher

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Signs of ability in qualifying runs but no impact in first two handicaps over 1m on turf; comes here with lots to prove but smart sibling Tilsit was a winner on Tapeta and perhaps the switch to this surface will suit.

25/1

14/1

Form: 049870

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Wouldn't score heavily for consistency but no doubt he has the ability to feature at this level given his best efforts this year (twice recorded an RPR of 74 in the summer); last four runs make him harder to recommend but the drop into a Class 6 could spark extra.
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8th

8

(8)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ashmore

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

slightly awkward start, in rear

25/1

9th

10

(4)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Ashmore

10st 8lb

J: Mr Abel O’Gorman

T: Alice Haynes

Only beaten a neck on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last May, but hasn't built on it and now 0-15; hood returns, but has plenty to prove including stamina.

33/1

7th

2

(5)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:10 Southwell (AW)

Ashmore

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

in touch with leaders

4/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.70
Straight Forecast £18.88
Tricast £119.21
Trifecta £117.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Blue Flame

NEWMARKET:

Laura's Breeze

The Guardian:

Nubough

The Times:

Laura's Breeze

The Star:

Laura's Breeze

RP RATINGS:

Blue Flame

POSTDATA:

Blue Flame

Telegraph:

Blue Flame

Daily Mail:

Blue Flame

D Express:

Blue Flame

Daily Mirror:

Blue Flame

Daily Record:

Blue Flame

The Sun:

Nubough