October 28 / 18.00 Chelmsford (AW)

18.00

Standard

Betsi Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4346.46
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Betsi Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.10
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 5

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded half-brother to the 7f Group 2 winner Richard Pankhurst; slowly away and green when a never-dangerous fifth of six in 1m2f novice at Lingfield (4-1) last month; has the outside draw to contend with today but could improve markedly nonetheless.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(3)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Enrico Caruso

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

unruly beforehand, mounted in chute

3/1

1st

3

(3)

25th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:20 Sandown

Enrico Caruso

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

slowly into stride, held up in rear, outpaced 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, challenging final 110yds, kept on well and led towards finish

7/1

8th

1

(3)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Windsor

Enrico Caruso

10st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John & Thady Gosden

Too green to do himself justice at Lingfield on debut last September; big step forward when seeing off 12 rivals (second and third now BHA-rated 80) at Chelmsford one month later; big weight to carry but he's open to further progress.

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Choicely bred son of Kingman; sold from the Gosdens for 35,000gns and gelded since a fairly encouraging debut at Kempton (1m2f; close fourth of six) seven months ago; open to improvement and on the shortlist.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(2)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Epsom

Incremental

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

All-the-way win at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) in May in his third handicap but flopped at Thirsk 18 days later and the jockey reported that he hung right-handed throughout; that run has to introduce a note of caution.

100/30

7th

1

(1)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

13:38 Thirsk

Incremental

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Bell

Improved his record to 2-6 when justifying favouritism with an all-the-way win at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm; hood removed) 18 days ago; hit a personal best on that switch to fast ground and he remains feasibly treated after a 3lb rise; big player again for in-form yard.

11/8

1st

7

(1)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Incremental

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong

4/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 32

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Distinct promise at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) in September and Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft) in October, leading from 2f out until inside the final 1f on latest; should not be inconvenienced at all by today's drop back in distance; still has potential and looks the one to beat.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

Lord Melbourne

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ralph Beckett

A very useful 1m2f/1m4f winner at his best but lightly raced in recent seasons and came in last of 11 in 1m2f AW Lingfield handicap in February; needs to take a big step forward after a break.

25/1

11th

2

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Lord Melbourne

9st 11lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

2024 November Handicap winner who reappeared with an easy win over 1m2f at Epsom last September; respectable sixth of 22 when bidding to defend his November Handicap crown on sole subsequent start last year; well-beaten fifth on the snow at St Moritz on return last weekend; entitled to come on for that outing but this test might be sharp enough for him.

10/1

1st

1

(1)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Lord Melbourne

10st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Progressive and useful sort but lacks recent match practice, having been absent since winning last year's November Handicap (1m4f, soft), and isn't crying out for this drop back to a sharp 1m2f.

13/2

Form: 21 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Confirmed debut promise and showed plenty of improvement when winning 1m2f Beverley novice in September in workmanlike style, leading over 1f out; open to further progress but must concede weight all round.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

3

(11)

29th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Man Of Monaco

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Heavy-ground novice winner for Charlie Johnston in September but left that stable after running poorly in two AW handicaps, and has shown only minor promise in two juvenile hurdles for Lucinda Russell this year; tongue-tie and cheekpieces added today.

25/1

14th

3

(11)

29th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Man Of Monaco

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Heavy-ground novice winner for Charlie Johnston in September but left that stable after running poorly in two AW handicaps, and has shown only minor promise in two juvenile hurdles for Lucinda Russell this year; tongue-tie and cheekpieces added today.

25/1

4th

3

10th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

13:35 Kelso

Man Of Monaco

11st 2lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

7-1, hinted at promise on his hurdling/yard debut when a remote second in juvenile at Wetherby in January; this fair 1m2f scorer on the Flat for Charlie Johnston needs considering with better probably to come.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to winners Franz Kafka (1m/1m2f; RPR 100) and Kazimiera (7f 2yo; 91), half-sister to 1m2f-1m6f winner Charles Kingsley (106); dam 1m2f Listed winner; refused to enter stalls on intended debut at Yarmouth in August; now sports a hood; yard has more obvious claims with Lord Melbourne.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(2)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Karriewhitchit

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

slowly into stride, in touch with leaders

5/2

5th

14

(5)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Karriewhitchit

8st 13lb

J: Cameron Noble

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

slowly into stride, ran green throughout, in rear

20/1

5

(5)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:20 Yarmouth

Karriewhitchit

9st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Sister to winners Franz Kafka (1m/1m2f; RPR 100) and Kazimiera (7f 2yo; 91), half-sister to 1m2f-1m6f winner Charles Kingsley (106); dam 1m (2yo) and 1m2f (Listed) winner (107), half-sister to 1m4f Group 1 winner Eastern Anthem; appealing pedigree but she has a useful standard to aim at.

10/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£130,000 yearling; closely related to 1m4f Flat (RPR 88) and 2m hurdle winner Sarsons Risk, half-brother to winners Glengowan (1m 2yo; 85) and Mayne (Belgian 7.5f); dam 1m4f winner (82); makes some appeal on pedigree and his stable has been in excellent form over the last month.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

10

(8)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Assail

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Creditable second at Southwell (1m4f) in September but has failed to repeat the form in two outings over the same C&D since; defied a 2lb higher mark at Kempton in 2024 and receives weight all round in this field, so has possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.

8/1

3

(3)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Assail

9st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Simcock

Three-time winner with form at this track; not far off his best RPR when second in a small field at Ascot (1m4f) and a steady pace was no good for his patient tactics when behind Great Bedwyn and Mrs Twig at Kempton two weeks ago; fair shout should this pan out more favourably.

8/1

8

(11)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:50 Kempton (AW)

Assail

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Back in better form the last twice, runner-up at Ascot latest occasion; record of 2-6 on AW features a success (off just 1lb lower) in this contest 12 months ago; respected.

6/1

Form: 36

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 300,000gns as a yearling; some encouragement when third at Newcastle (1m) on debut but failed to build on it when dropped in trip at Kempton; requires improvement and her pedigree suggests this longer trip could help her find it; stablemate of Enrico Caruso.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(11)

6th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Daydream Express

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Kingman filly who took her form up a notch in first-time cheekpieces on her handicap debut when third of ten at Newcastle (1m) three weeks ago; can do better still, so needs considering.

4/1

3rd

8

(10)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:50 Newcastle (AW)

Daydream Express

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Kingman filly who has shown some promise in her three runs, seventh in 1m2f Chelmsford novice 18 days ago; she's one to consider on her handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces.

9/2

7th

13

(9)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Daydream Express

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: John & Thady Gosden

midfield

10/1

Form: 3

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went off 66-1 but showed some promise when over 5l third of five at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) six weeks ago; however, that wasn't a strong race and he'll need to improve to make an impact here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(1)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Didactic Patrick

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Dr Jon Scargill

in touch with leaders

9/1

8th

6

(1)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Didactic Patrick

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Dr Jon Scargill

prominent

16/1

3rd

2

(2)

16th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Didactic Patrick

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Dr Jon Scargill

raced in fourth

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0/5

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in two runs two years apart; impossible to fancy.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(1)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Total Master

9st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ismail Mohammed

Weak claims on novice form; may find his feet now handicapping but doesn't look obviously well treated off top weight on first attempt.

14/1

9th

3

(2)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Total Master

9st 8lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Ismail Mohammed

took keen hold, midfield

66/1

5th

1

(1)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:40 Ripon

Total Master

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Ismail Mohammed

raced in last

25/1

66/1

Form: 70

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has beaten only one home in two runs at Windsor, hooded on latest; lots to find.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

25th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

18:15 Huntingdon

Sir Cilia

10st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Matt Crawley

Moderate form in all starts under both codes; can only watch.

33/1

10

25th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

18:15 Huntingdon

Sir Cilia

10st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Matt Crawley

Moderate form in all starts under both codes; can only watch.

33/1

6th

5

1st Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

13:27 Fakenham

Sir Cilia

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Matt Crawley

Flat form doesn't amount to much; modest fifth in both attempts over hurdles, latest over C&D; needs improvement.

16/1

33/1

Form: 75

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Long odds and scant promise in novices over this trip at Windsor and Epsom; well down the pecking order.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(8)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

A Touch Of Silver

8st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Joseph Parr

pressed leader, raced in third and clear with one other after 2f, lost ground over 7f out, dropped to last and struggling from 3f out, tailed off

33/1

7th

8

(6)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

A Touch Of Silver

8st 11lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Joseph Parr

carried right start, in touch with leaders, took keen hold when headway over 4f out, soon led narrowly

14/1

6th

12

(6)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

A Touch Of Silver

8st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Joseph Parr

Well held at big prices in three novice events (1m2f) and same story when upped to this trip on her handicap debut at Kempton (Polytrack) last month; still early days and is 2lb lower than last time but she needs improvement.

20/1

16/1

Form: 40

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to the Falmouth winner Sky Lantern and cost 625,000gns as a yearling; some promise on his debut at Windsor (1m, soft) in April but was then tailed off over the same C&D and subsequently sold from the Gosdens for 9,000gns; reappears after a gelding operation for a new stable.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

4

(4)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Apolo

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

dwelt start, in rear throughout

16/1

10th

2

(10)

12th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Apolo

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

slowly away, raced wide early, soon prominent

7/2

4th

1

(6)

17th Apr 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Windsor

Apolo

9st 7lb

J: Collen Storey

T: John & Thady Gosden

625,000gns yearling; fifth foal; Kingman half-brother to four winners including Snow Lantern (1m including Group 1; RPR 117) and Noonday Gun (1m4f-1m7f including Australia; 99); dam 6f-1m winner (including 2yo/quadruple Group 1; 120); equipment is applied on debut but he needs a close look in market, particularly compared to stablemate Loving Feeling.

7/2

66/1

Form: 09

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held at triple-figure prices in AW maiden/novice and difficult to recommend.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(16)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Manny Boy

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Christine Dunnett

No solid form and he pulled too hard when tailed off on handicap debut 11 days ago (C&D; 100-1); drawn widest and impossible to recommend.

100/1

6th

4

10th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:27 Chelmsford (AW)

Manny Boy

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Christine Dunnett

in rear, pulled hard and headway after 1f, dropped to rear over 2f out, soon struggling

16/1

13th

2

(3)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Manny Boy

9st 8lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Christine Dunnett

prominent then led soon after start, headed and lost ground quickly from over 2f out

66/1

Non-runners

Inspiritus, Romilda

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £34.10
Straight Forecast £26.58
Trifecta £92.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lord Melbourne

Telegraph:

Incremental

POSTDATA:

Daydream Express

The Times:

Karriewhitchit

The Sun:

Romilda

NEWMARKET:

Inspiritus

The Star:

Daydream Express

RP RATINGS:

Lord Melbourne

The Guardian:

Lord Melbourne

D Express:

Lord Melbourne

Daily Mirror:

Lord Melbourne

Daily Mail:

Incremental

Daily Record:

Incremental