November 21 / 19.30 Chelmsford (AW)

19.30

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 7-6541 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a drop in the weights to run out a ready winner of a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton seven weeks ago (good Topspeed figure); should remain competitive despite a 6lb hike.
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6th

7

(7)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Diomed Spirit

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Williams

Third, beaten 1.25l by Over Spiced, in a C&D handicap three weeks ago; that represented his best turf result but this race will demand an even bigger effort.

9/1

3rd

6

(3)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Diomed Spirit

8st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Stuart Williams

Big chance on his AW form but he has finished out of the placings in all nine turf runs; BHA mark is 15lb lower on turf but he's likely to remain vulnerable.

14/1

6th

3

(3)

21st Apr 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diomed Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Won from a similar mark at Lingfield (5f; 8-1) in November; form levels have dipped since finishing third back there in January, failing to beat a single rival the last twice; is 2-4 over C&D, so it's possible that added cheekpieces can rekindle a spark.

7/1

Form: 841720 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
His four AW wins have come at Wolverhampton but he has run well over C&D; some good efforts off his lower turf mark this summer and when disappointing at Wolverhampton two weeks ago he was drawn wide; better expected this time.
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2nd

2

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Bang On The Bell

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

His last win was at Windsor 13 months ago but that was off 13lb higher and he finished a close third over C&D (good to firm) on his penultimate run; has possibilities if he can recapture that form and he won't mind what the weather does.

15/2

8th

4

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Bang On The Bell

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Won at Windsor last April off a mark 12lb higher than today's and he took a step back in the right direction when a close-up third at Nottingham (5f) a week ago; claims if building on that now returned to the AW.

9/2

3rd

8

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:57 Nottingham

Bang On The Bell

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Out of sorts this winter; tumbled down the weights but not a solid option now returning to turf.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 547321 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Having dropped a long way in the weights he has returned to form in recent months, pipped at the post over C&D in September before a smooth C&D win 24 days ago (Josies Kid back in third); 2lb rise not excessive; leading contender.
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6th

8

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Cracking 8yo who has won two Polytrack races in every season for the last five years; however, he finished behind Spendmore Lane and Ancient State at Lingfield recently and the return to Tapeta looks a negative.

20/1

4th

1

(2)

28th Apr 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Lingfield (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Prolific C&D winner, most recently when making all 54 days ago; a 3lb rise won't stop him if in the same form and he may not have to work too hard to lead; major player.

5/2

1st

3

(5)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

14:53 Lingfield (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Got the better of the battle for the early lead when beating Beaumadier and Gogo Yubari here on January 14 and he would have strong claims if reproducing that form; he hasn't managed it in two subsequent starts but a full revival would be no surprise.

9/2

Form: 328075

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
0-9 but he has often run well in defeat; no improvement for the drop to 5f at Newmarket 18 days ago (heavy ground); others look stronger.
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4th

1

(8)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Hover On The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Boasts a decent record around this time of year; below par on turf last time but he's bounced back from blips before and he's in off the same mark as when going close over C&D in March; one to consider.

12/1

10th

2

(7)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Hover On The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Close third, despite traffic issues, in AW contest when last seen two months ago; defied a 2lb higher mark over C&D (good to firm) last May and warrants respect back here.

13/2

Form: 361231 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run at Wolverhampton in June; two solid placed efforts back from a four-month break last month and had more in hand over the runner-up than the neck margin suggests when winning over C&D 11 days ago; should remain competitive at this level.
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1st

4

(5)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

19:00 Bath

Josies Kid

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Dropped right out on his sole course run, in May, but comes into it on his best turf form and also some AW handicap runs over the winter; capable of a big run at this easier level.

8/1

7th

8

(7)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Josies Kid

8st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Now 15lb lower than when winning at Chelmsford last November; that is indicative of a decline in his form though and the return to turf didn't help matters at Bath three weeks ago.

16/1

Form: 032142 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won an uncompetitive C&D handicap last month but had no excuses behind Mick's Spirit and Josies Kid here two weeks later; another creditable effort at Lingfield last time but more will be needed to defy this mark.
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3rd

1

(2)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

13:40 Lingfield (AW)

So Sleepy

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Can start slowly and race freely once she finds her stride; third of four off this mark in a similar race last week and needs to raise her game.

11/4

3rd

5

(1)

27th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

19:38 Lingfield (AW)

So Sleepy

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Record over C&D reads 13226 and she has dropped 1lb lower than when winning at Chelmsford last October; will need a solid pace to aim at and could do without missing the break, which she sometimes can.

5/1

7th

2

(1)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:35 Brighton

So Sleepy

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Both wins have come on Polytrack but she's still lightly raced on turf and has placed at Goodwood (6f, good) and Lingfield (6f, good to firm) in her last two starts; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if this sets up for the closers.

5/1

Form: 880069

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Marginally more promise tried in a visor on his last two starts but he's eligible for weaker races than this and may come up short once more.
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6th

7

(1)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Due Date

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Charlie Wallis

Four wins in a purple patch in the second half of 2025; now 5lb lower than for his last success but he's struggled at big prices in five runs this year and needs to turn things around; one of two runners for the yard.

25/1

7th

7

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

14:08 Wolverhampton (AW)

Due Date

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charlie Wallis

Four wins in a purple patch in the second half of 2025; now 2lb lower than for his last success but he's struggled at big prices in four runs this year and needs to get back on track.

20/1

7th

5

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Due Date

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Four wins in a purple patch in the second half of 2025; struggled at big odds in three runs this year; enough to prove for now.

40/1

Form: 782343 CD BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
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POSTDATA:

Josies Kid

SPOTLIGHT:

Diomed Spirit

RP RATINGS:

Mick's Spirit

D Express:

Street Parade

LAMBOURN:

So Sleepy

NEWMARKET:

Diomed Spirit

The Times:

Diomed Spirit

The Guardian:

Diomed Spirit

Telegraph:

Josies Kid

Daily Mail:

Josies Kid

The Sun:

Josies Kid

Daily Record:

Josies Kid

The Star:

Mick's Spirit

Daily Mirror:

Street Parade