October 28 / 17.00 Chelmsford (AW)

17.00

Standard

CCR Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3725.46
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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CCR Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 611 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the second attempt (6f, good) at Thirsk in August and better form when defying a penalty in a 5f Hamilton novice that has worked out well; has to concede 14lb and more all around today but a promising apprentice is booked and he is still open to improvement; big chance.
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6th

6

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Almarada Prince

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Midgley

Split James's Delight and Elmonjed in top 3yo handicap over C&D (good to soft) in 2024; failed to win in 2025 but he has edged down the weights and his three runs for Paul Midgley have been quite encouraging, faring best of those in the far-side group when sixth of 16 back on turf at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 37 days ago; considered.

25/1

6th

7

(6)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Almarada Prince

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Failed to win in 2025 but he has edged down the weights and his two AW runs for Paul Midgley have both been encouraging enough; no issue with the return to turf; type to win races sooner rather than later.

10/1

6th

7

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Almarada Prince

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

All four wins when trained by Craig Lidster; drew a blank for Ivan Furtado last year but was second over 6f at Kempton on final start; faded as if his first outing for this yard was needed when eighth of 11 over 6f here 15 days ago; should last longer this time.

10/1

2nd
11 (1)
Bella Bisbee

10/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000gns yearling; half-sister to six winners, notably the stable's useful Sterling Knight (RPR 101); dam a 1m winner (94) out of a French Oaks winner; useful standard to aim at on her debut.
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4th

6

(6)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Lingfield

Bella Bisbee

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has winning form on turf, but has exclusively raced on the AW since last August, winning twice; favourably treated on the pick of her form on grass and holds an each-way shout.

9/1

6th

8

(5)

12th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:50 Lingfield (AW)

Bella Bisbee

9st 1lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Five wins, four on the AW including over C&D last month; beaten less than a length, albeit only fifth of nine, back here 12 days ago; better drawn than of late and could go well.

7/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 52420

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Good second in a Pontefract nursery (6f, good to soft) last month, travelling strongly but hanging left for pressure; not disgraced in the face of a stiff task at Newmarket three weeks ago (tongue-tied for the first time, left off today); each-way claims at least.
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7th

10

(10)

21st Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Kempton (AW)

Invincible Aura

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

towards rear, some headway inside final furlong

12/1

7th

10

(10)

21st Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Kempton (AW)

Invincible Aura

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

towards rear

12/1

3rd

5

(4)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Invincible Aura

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Hard to crab his record on AW, winning three times and regularly placed; he'll need a good pace back at 7f but that could be on the cards.

100/30

5/1

Form: 56

Last run: 123 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two 6f runs in June, shaping with promise on debut (AW) but failing to progress at Newbury on second outing; still has time on her side but drawn widest and improvement will be required.
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16th

7

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Delicacy

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: James Owen

Two out of two since joining James Owen, last time coming from off the pace to win by 0.5l over C&D (good to firm; several of today's rivals behind her); has gone up 4lb but should give another good account.

7/2

16th

7

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Delicacy

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: James Owen

Two out of two since joining James Owen, last time coming from off the pace to win by 0.5l over C&D (good to firm; several of today's rivals behind her); has gone up 4lb but should give another good account.

7/2

1st

19

(12)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Delicacy

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: James Owen

Returned to form on last Saturday's stable debut with 1l win at Leicester (7f, good to firm); trainer does very well with recruits from other yards and she could have plenty more to offer; on the shortlist under 5lb penalty.

8/1

Form: 90

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two 6f novices this autumn; can't be recommended.
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5th

7

(4)

4th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Split The Profit

9st 10lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

awkward start, in touch with leaders

3/1

2nd

4

(5)

21st Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Redcar

Split The Profit

9st 9lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

14-race maiden but he's had several close calls this year including when runner-up at Windsor (5f, good to firm) on Monday; was as good as ever with that bold bid and he's a big player off same mark here.

5/2

2nd

1

(1)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Split The Profit

9st 10lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Longstanding maiden who was turned over at short prices a few times in the spring before out of his depth latest (tough stall); is odds-on to fluff the start but should do better if getting away under a 7lb claimer.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 76

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in two 6f runs last month but there was promise on each occasion and the form of his latest Kempton sixth looks solid; still capable of better; one for the shortlist.
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11th

5

(5)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:30 Redcar

Eighth Army

9st 6lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Archie Watson

Mainly modest form, although better than she showed when about 6l eighth at Salisbury in first-time blinkers last time (6f, good to firm; bit short of room in closing stages); a possible off this 3lb lower mark.

10/1

8th

7

(4)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:37 Salisbury

Eighth Army

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Not beaten far despite finishing out of the frame in a couple of AW novices last autumn, but her three efforts in handicaps have been poor (tailed off last time); switch to blinkers from cheekpieces needs to make a huge difference.

14/1

9th

3

(1)

28th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:20 Brighton

Eighth Army

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Unexposed after only five starts but has not shown a great deal in two 6f handicaps this spring; drops in grade and moves up in trip today; needs to take a big step forward.

20/1

33/1

Form: 06

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and little impact in two 6f novice events this autumn; significant improvement is required.
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4th

9

(3)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Berry Clever

9st 4lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Chris Dwyer

Added to his three AW wins when justifying favouritism over C&D (good) last week; goes back up in grade under a penalty but he was as good as ever last time and he's effective on good to firm; shortlisted.

9/2

1st

8

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Berry Clever

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

His three wins have all come at Kempton (7f/1m) but he is fully effective on turf, runner-up over C&D (soft) last week; won't be far away with a repeat.

5/1

2nd

9

(1)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Berry Clever

8st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Chris Dwyer

All three of his wins have been at Kempton (7f/1m) but he was runner-up here over 1m last April (good to firm); has posted two solid efforts on the AW since returning from a break and has place claims back on turf.

8/1

Form:

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1 and always out the back on this month's Kempton debut (6f); one for the longer term.
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1st

1

(6)

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Rothay Park

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

0-10 and although he ran well when third of eight at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) and second of nine at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) last month, his fourth of six at Bath (5.7f, firm) eight days ago wasn't so hot; needs to get back on track.

11/2

4th

2

(1)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Rothay Park

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Nine-race maiden; has been placed four times, including when second at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) eight days ago; races prominently and takes a marked drop in distance; likely to lead to test his rivals with his proven stamina and should give his supporters a run for their money.

4/1

2nd

3

(9)

16th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

14:25 Salisbury

Rothay Park

9st 9lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

prominent, led 3f out, faced challenge over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened gradually final 110yds

5/1

Form: 65

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
His second run was better than his debut effort (both 7f) but it was a steadily run affair and the form doesn't look reliable; not bred to sprint and nurseries more suitable after this.
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7th

7

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Maith An Farhh

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Unplaced in eight starts and there was no immediate improvement latest for a change of trainer.

25/1

7th

7

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Maith An Farhh

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Unplaced in eight starts and there was no immediate improvement latest for a change of trainer.

25/1

8th

6

(1)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

Maith An Farhh

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Didn't progress in handicaps for James Ferguson (1m-1m2f) last year; sold for 4,000gns in October; new yard quick to drop him in trip; not fully exposed.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£30,000 yearling; half-brother to 7f AW 2yo winner Falcon Brook (RPR 76); dam a 6f winner (73), herself a half-sister to Group 2 winner Classic Blade; already gelded and probably one for the longer term.
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8th

5

(7)

31st May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:55 Catterick

Rishi

9st 4lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Tristan Davidson

slowly away, pushed along soon after start, always behind

14/1

10th

9

(5)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

21:00 Carlisle

Rishi

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

Seven-race maiden, campaigned exclusively on AW; held in a couple of 6f events for new stable and best effort remains at 5f; enough to prove over new trip on turf debut.

14/1

10th

9

(5)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

21:00 Carlisle

Rishi

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

Seven-race maiden, campaigned exclusively on AW; held in a couple of 6f events for new stable and best effort remains at 5f; enough to prove over new trip on turf debut.

14/1

25/1

Form: 05

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Run to just a modest level in two 7f fillies' maidens at Newmarket this autumn; hood may help but she will be of more interest once handicapping.
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9

6th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:00 Market Rasen

Jailbird

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Low-grade Flat winner last summer; 0-6 over hurdles when trained by Tjade Collier and makes stable debut from 3lb out of the weights; needs to have benefited significantly from a change of scenery.

20/1

9

17th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Jailbird

10st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Tjade Collier

Kept on for respectable third at Huntingdon (2m3f, good to soft) on handicap hurdle debut in February but well beaten twice since (Flat/hurdles) and not the most obvious answer here.

20/1

9

17th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Jailbird

10st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Tjade Collier

Kept on for respectable third at Huntingdon (2m3f, good to soft) on handicap hurdle debut in February but well beaten twice since (Flat/hurdles) and not the most obvious answer here.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
21,000gns half-sister to 6f 2yo winner Ange De L'Amour (RPR 72); dam a useful 5f winner (96); stable not renowned for winning newcomers.
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9th

11

(6)

16th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

19:22 Lingfield

Lammas Park

8st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Has failed to beat a rival on all her three outings to date, last of five in 6f Wolverhampton novice 36 days ago; she needs a major step forward on her handicap debut.

25/1

9th

11

(6)

16th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

19:22 Lingfield

Lammas Park

8st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Has failed to beat a rival on all her three outings to date, last of five in 6f Wolverhampton novice 36 days ago; she needs a major step forward on her handicap debut.

25/1

6th

6

(6)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

15:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lammas Park

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Huge prices for two runs last autumn, when a remote last each time; can't be recommended.

66/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £49.40
Straight Forecast £63.56
Trifecta £233.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Almarada Prince

RP RATINGS:

Invincible Aura

TOPSPEED:

Delicacy

The Star:

Eighth Army

POSTDATA:

Almarada Prince

Telegraph:

Almarada Prince

Daily Mirror:

Almarada Prince

The Sun:

Almarada Prince

Daily Record:

Almarada Prince

The Times:

Delicacy

The Guardian:

Delicacy

NEWMARKET:

Invincible Aura

Daily Mail:

Invincible Aura

D Express:

Invincible Aura