December 11 / 17.30 Chelmsford (AW)

17.30

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  • Prize money: £4004
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Wind

Form: 326004

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; respectable fourth over C&D (AW debut) most recently, despite pulling hard in the lead on first go beyond sprint distances; now goes in cheekpieces; possibilities if he settles better.
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2

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

20:25 Lingfield

Battleofbaltimore

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Denis Quinn

His win for Dylan Cunha last summer came over 5f and he's stuck to that trip since; well held in two starts for this yard and there must be a worry he'll pull hard again over this distance.

25/1

10th

2

(11)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Leicester

Battleofbaltimore

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Denis Quinn

Sole win (21 races) was at Yarmouth in a 5f classified event on good to firm last July; two thirds subsequently for Dylan Cunha last season also make him of interest, but last month's reappearance less so for new yard.

16/1

2

(11)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Leicester

Battleofbaltimore

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Denis Quinn

Sole win (21 races) was at Yarmouth in a 5f classified event on good to firm last July; two thirds subsequently for Dylan Cunha last season also make him of interest, but last month's reappearance less so for new yard.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 445777

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has failed to build on his turf success in June but market support should be heeded, having shaped with a bit of promise at Wolverhampton (8.5f) last month on debut for new yard.
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4th

5

(5)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Catena

9st 4lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

Turf winner at about 7f; has raced over a range of trips for new connections (1m, 1m4f and 7f) and didn't get much luck in running at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; worth another go at 1m but is quite exposed and unraced here.

10/1

6th

6

(1)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Catena

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

in touch with leaders

7/1

Form: 971800

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Successful in 7f AW maiden at Lingfield in August but the rest of her form leaves plenty to be desired; far from solid, with standout performance yet to be backed up.
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12th

9

(12)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Aljadel

8st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: M Halford & T Collins

Both wins have come on Polytrack, the latest over this trip at Chelmsford in December 2023 but hasn't shown enough in four runs for her new yard.

8/1

12th

9

(12)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Aljadel

8st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: M Halford & T Collins

Both wins have come on Polytrack, the latest over this trip at Chelmsford in December 2023 but hasn't shown enough in four runs for her new yard.

8/1

8th

7

(8)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Aljadel

9st 5lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: M Halford & T Collins

towards rear, keeping on when carried left over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

20/1

Form: 791252 C BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Notable form in both starts at Chelmsford, winning over 7f in September and strong-finishing second (nearly got up) over 1m last time out; still open to further progress on AW and warrants respect up just 2lb.
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8th

2

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Rising Force

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: John Butler

Much more racing on AW than turf but better than ever on grass for new yard, winning both 1m starts (good to soft and good to firm), the latest over C&D with something in hand; a further 7lb rise may not be beyond him.

9/2

1st

3

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Rising Force

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Too good for 21 rivals at Doncaster in March (1m, good to soft) in March; last of 13 at Southwell under a penalty soon after but he didn't see a lot of daylight and he can be given a pass; revival on the cards.

6/1

Form: 97864

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; ran respectably in first-time cheekpieces over C&D (handicap debut; two places behind Rising Force) last month; switch to blinkers may squeeze out progress from him; one to consider.
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9th

6

(5)

3rd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Cowboy Stuff

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gay Kelleway

Yet to get heavily involved in six starts; showed minor promise at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack; first-time cheekpieces) on his penultimate start; sported blinkers when beaten 10l back there latest; may improve if another change of headgear (eyeshield) and a 2lb drop helps.

16/1

5

(7)

11th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Cowboy Stuff

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Gay Kelleway

Five-race maiden; ran respectably in first-time cheekpieces over C&D (handicap debut; two places behind Rising Force) last month; switch to blinkers may squeeze out progress from him; one to consider.

7/1

4th

4

(9)

16th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Cowboy Stuff

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gay Kelleway

slowly into stride, in rear

12/1

Form: 78655

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; creditable fifth in both starts since handicapping, latest over C&D behind Rising Force and Cowboy Stuff; may be capable of a bigger effort, having been dropped another 2lb.
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11th

5

(5)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Maverick Style

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

C&D winner in December off 1lb higher; patchy record this year but she's in a weak race and can't be discounted.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:40 Chepstow

Maverick Style

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Narrow winner of a 7f nursery at Chelmsford in December (blinkered for the first time); best effort since when second over 7f here in July (good to soft); disappointed here last week though and returns to 1m with headgear left off.

8/1

7th

9

(2)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:10 Chepstow

Maverick Style

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Twice in the frame over C&D this summer, more recently when clear second on good to soft ground; gets another chance off the same mark and features prominently in calculations.

7/2

Form: 078

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in three races at Wolverhampton (7f/6f); however, she's bred to be suited by this new trip and may show improvement off a modest opening mark.
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11th

13

(12)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:10 Bath

Touching Hands

9st 1lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: J S Moore

Has been offering a bit more since switched to turf this spring, including behind two of these on comeback; holds each-way claims.

20/1

11th

13

(12)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:10 Bath

Touching Hands

9st 1lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: J S Moore

Has been offering a bit more since switched to turf this spring, including behind two of these on comeback; holds each-way claims.

20/1

6th

7

(5)

9th May 2024

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:18 Brighton

Touching Hands

8st 13lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: J S Moore

slowly into stride, held up in rear, outpaced 2f out, hung left but kept on inside final furlong, no telling impression

10/1

Form: 86762

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; close second off 3lb lower at Wolverhampton (8.5f) most recently, proving suited by switch to front-running tactics; has a fighting chance provided he backs up that improved effort.
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4th

6

(13)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Danehill Star

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Improved his AW strike-rate to 6-29 when justifying favouritism at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in March; record of 0-8 on turf but he ran some good races on fast ground last summer and he's in the mix off only 2lb higher than last time.

13/2

1st

3

(10)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Danehill Star

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

In good heart at present and landed his fifth AW win at Lingfield (1m2f) last month; second on his last two starts and holds obvious claims with Billy Loughnane on board for the first time.

3/1

Form: 870

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly whose peak RPR, albeit a modest one, came at this track (midfield over 7f); bred to stay this longer distance and looks open to improvement back here on handicap debut.
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1st

6

(2)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sweet Talkin Sue

8st 9lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Hugo Palmer

Just poor form in four races, tailed off on nursery debut at Chelmsford in December; needs cheekpieces to have a transformative effect.

25/1

9

(6)

11th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Sweet Talkin Sue

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Thrice-raced filly whose peak RPR, albeit a modest one, came at this track (midfield over 7f); bred to stay this longer distance and looks open to improvement back here on handicap debut.

14/1

10th

7

(8)

1st Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Sweet Talkin Sue

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Hugo Palmer

took keen hold, in touch with leaders on outer

66/1

Form: 890

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who has poor form claims, having beaten a total of one rival; had wind surgery since last run and now goes handicapping off low mark, so may take a step forward.
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1st

4

(3)

23rd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mamalouka

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Amy Murphy

Progressive filly who was given a basement mark for her handicap debut and has improved in leaps and bounds since, winning three times from 1m to 1m2f; latest win was here (9.4f) a week ago by 3l; up 8lb and has stamina to prove for this longer distance but she's thriving and not dismissed lightly.

11/4

1st

5

(10)

16th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mamalouka

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Amy Murphy

carried right start, in touch with leaders, raced in second after 2f

4/1

1st

6

(5)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Mamalouka

8st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Amy Murphy

in touch with leaders, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, comfortably

5/1

Form: 077094

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; finished fourth at Wolverhampton (7f) most recently, improving for gelding operation and/or switch to AW; may well build on that effort; looks worth a crack at 1m; interesting.
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12

(11)

11th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bargain Basement

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Six-race maiden; finished fourth at Wolverhampton (7f) most recently, improving for gelding operation and/or switch to AW; may well build on that effort; looks worth a crack at 1m; interesting.

13/2

4th

11

(5)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bargain Basement

8st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Michael & David Easterby

Doesn't have much worthwhile form, beaten 13l in a first-time visor at Haydock (7f; 200-1) when last seen in August; now makes AW/handicap debut, having been gelded.

25/1

9th

10

(6)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

19:25 Haydock

Bargain Basement

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field on all four starts (5f/6f); he'd be a surprise winner now up in trip in first-time headgear.

100/1

Form: 008

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Brings dismal form claims to this AW/handicap debut, having failed to beat a rival in three turf races; the change of scenario needs to make a huge difference.
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13

(4)

11th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Cestrian Spirit

8st 13lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Kevin Ryan

Brings dismal form claims to this AW/handicap debut, having failed to beat a rival in three turf races; the change of scenario needs to make a huge difference.

14/1

8th

4

(5)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

14:00 Pontefract

Cestrian Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Has failed to beat any opponent in two starts; can only watch.

50/1

11th

1

(9)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

13:20 Ayr

Cestrian Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Kevin Ryan

Made an inauspicious debut at Haydock (7f), trailing home last of 11; stable has a much stronger chance with Volterra.

40/1

Non-runners

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Selections

RP RATINGS:

Rising Force

NEWMARKET:

Battleofbaltimore

Telegraph:

Danehill Star

The Sun:

Sweet Talkin Sue

POSTDATA:

Maverick Style

D Express:

Cowboy Stuff

SPOTLIGHT:

Bargain Basement

The Star:

Danehill Star

Daily Mail:

Rising Force

Daily Mirror:

Rising Force

Daily Record:

Rising Force

The Times:

Battleofbaltimore

The Guardian:

Battleofbaltimore