20.30
Standard To Slowchelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap
- Prize money: £6621
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Rain
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.90
Form: 033316 CD
Last run: 61 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 6 (12) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Tumbling down the weights and one to be interested in when the stable emerges from the doldrums. |
25/1 |
|
6th 3 (1) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Well handicapped on his Sandown win (5f, good) last July but has mixed record since and he's been well held in three runs this year; now drops back in grade but he needs to get back on track. |
20/1 |
|
3 (7) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Has won just once since April 2024, at Sandown (5f, good; from 6lb higher) last July; joined this trainer soon after for 15,000gns, and runner-up on stable debut; nowhere near his best in three starts this year, including when twelfth of 20 at York (6f; 50-1) latest. |
25/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 601315 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (11) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
The winner of 14 of his 48 starts, including two 5f handicaps this season; dropped away when seventh to King Of Light over 6f at Windsor 12 days ago; others look better handicapped. |
16/1 |
|
7th 5 (7) |
29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Course specialist; in prime form, having won at Bath before suffering a luckless run on this track, then a convincing winner here (also 5f, good to soft; acts well on good to firm) since; that trip seems to suit best though and he has more to prove off 6lb higher in a better race. |
100/30 |
|
1st 4 (3) |
8th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 21y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Useful strike-rate and 4-6 over 5f for Oisin Murphy; can lead; versatile regarding tracks but he won his first two C&D starts (including this race when 3lb higher) and gave the principals too much rope back here in May, albeit he still found only an improved one too good; best form on good or quicker ground and rarely asked to tackle slower surfaces. |
3/1 |
13/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 2-9206 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (9) |
1st Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Six AW wins on his record, three of them at this track; solid third at Lingfield on Good Friday, on second run for this stable, and he's undergone wind surgery since; promising apprentice takes off 5lb and he's one to consider. |
12/1 |
|
1 (9) |
1st Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Six AW wins on his record, three of them at this track; solid third at Lingfield on Good Friday, on second run for this stable, and he's undergone wind surgery since; promising apprentice takes off 5lb and he's one to consider. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 8 (5) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Ran creditably on his stable debut at Southwell 12 days ago and returning to 6f won't be a problem; not sure he's ahead of his mark though. |
14/1 |
11/2
Form: 322961 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (12) |
6th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Three-time AW winner who got off the mark on turf at the 14th attempt, at Brighton (5.2f, good to firm) on Monday; also effective on good to soft; she won that four-runner handicap in fine style and is entitled to respect under a 5lb penalty, but today's company is more demanding. |
4/1 |
|
1st 2 (3) |
2nd Sep 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 60y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Triple AW winner who is 0-13 on turf but she's run respectably at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) and Nottingham (5f, good) in her last two runs; returns after another short break but she's generally reliable and shouldn't be far away. |
2/1 |
9/2
Form: 264142 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (1) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Front-runner who's drawn to attack and boasts a solid record over C&D; not much room for manoeuvre off this mark, though, for a yard also responsible for Ziggy's Missile. |
8/1 |
|
8th 6 (5) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Front-runner who was found an ordinary Yarmouth handicap when winning easily in the spring; handicapper had his say for that and he finished well beaten behind Dream Composer upped in class at Epsom last time; yard also runs Rhythm N Hooves. |
12/1 |
|
18th 20 (13) |
6th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Better on AW than turf but took advantage of a good opportunity at Yarmouth in April (5f, good); hit with an 8lb rise for that, bringing his turf and AW marks into line; blew the start back at Yarmouth last month but the stewards deemed him a non-runner due to having his head turned as the stalls opened; risky on the back of that and there are other pace influences to contend with today. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 0-6900 D
Last run: 61 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (11) |
16th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y |
9st 3lb |
Last win came in a 1m Killarney claimer in 2024; fifth in a claimer last time at Bellewstown, only 24 hours after finishing fourth in a handicap at the same venue; overall handicap form has been satisfactory; needs to raise his game |
10/1 |
|
5th 8 (7) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 195y |
9st 9lb |
Locally trained; ran well over 7f at Down Royal on penultimate when a 1.75l fourth; midfield over an inadequate 6f at Fairyhouse last month; return to 1m a plus and last win came in a 1m Killarney claimer in 2024; fourth 6.10 here on Thursday. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (6) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 211y |
10st 2lb |
Four wins at up to 1m but 0-19 for this yard; good effort despite racing keenly when close fourth of 14 at Down Royal (7f, good) on penultimate; dwelt over 6f at Fairyhouse on latest; worth a market check for local handler with Colin Keane booked. |
9/2 |
11/4
Form: 903324 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (9) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Never a threat after a slow start in the corresponding race 12 months ago; as good as ever when winning at Sandown and Ascot (came from well back) in August/September and two subsequent defeats excusable (ground/Listed race); 3-8 on soft or worse but might be better suited by a stiffer finish. |
16/1 |
|
8th 12 (5) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
8st 12lb |
At least as good as ever this year, winning handicaps at Sandown (5f, soft) and over C&D (good to soft) in September; found things happening too quickly at Haydock last Saturday and she's in deeper today, but she does go really well at Ascot and the more rain that falls the better. |
16/1 |
|
3 (2) |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Likeable mare with eight wins to her name, including at Sandown (5f, soft) and Ascot (5f, good to soft) in the last four weeks; impossible to rule out but she's gone up 13lb in total for those successes and she'll need a career best to complete the hat-trick. |
100/30 |
25/1
Form: 1-250
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (8) |
9th Nov 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
7f AW scorer at two; disappointing favourite on final start for Charlie Appleby and failed to beat a rival over 6f here on debut for new stable; seems to be regressing; something to prove dropped further in trip. |
25/1 |
|
10th 3 (2) |
19th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Winning debut at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) for Charlie Appleby last November and went close on Haydock return in May but well held on handicap debut at Newmarket in June; makes stable debut after 118 days off having been sold for 30,000gns last month; drops in trip and worth a market check. |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 (4) |
23rd Jun 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Odds-on favourite for her Kempton debut in November (7f) and she landed the money in good style; good second in a useful novice at Haydock four weeks ago (7f, good to firm) and she doesn't look overburdened for her handicap debut; more to come and strong claims. |
13/8 |
11/2
Form: 106783
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (6) |
30th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
prominent |
11/1 |
|
9th 1 (9) |
9th Nov 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Ex-Irish 3yo who ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces at Wolverhampton last month on second start for new yard, taking form figures over 6f on AW to 2113 and shaping as if this drop back to 5f won't be a problem; still open to further progress in this sphere; shortlisted. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 6 (6) |
7th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Scored twice at Dundalk (6f, Polytrack) last winter, but held since returning on turf in May including when eighth of ten on stable debut at Chester (7f, good to soft) last month; return to the AW may help and cheekpieces are given a go, but others look more solid. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £56.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £55.98 |
| Tricast | £233.50 |
| Trifecta | £242.70 |
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