February 01 / 20.00 Chelmsford (AW)

20.00

Standard

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  • Prize money: £6621
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4831-0 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins, two over C&D; struggled in a hot race at Newcastle on New Year's Day but he's a strong contender back in these calmer waters.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(4)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

9st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Fine on Tapeta but has done most winning round Chelmsford, always over 1m2f; generally consistent in recent times, without looking quite as good, and has to prove his stamina going beyond 1m4f for the first time; the usual headgear comes off.

10/1

1

(4)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

10st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Much more exposed than some of these and usually runs over 1m2f but gave pretty good account when fourth in valuable Chelmsford handicap (1m2f) a fortnight and is 1lb lower here; could have a say.

4/1

9

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Formerly a front-runner but more often held up these days; finished a 4l seventh at Wolverhampton in last two starts but he's 5-9 at Chelmsford and was runner-up over C&D in June; has possibilities back at this track and he needs a close look with Hollie Doyle booked.

9/1

11/4

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 622-1

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Promise in novice/maiden company (1m) before taking a good step forward in a Wolverhampton handicap four weeks ago (9.5f), picking up well in the closing stages; 4lb higher mark doesn't look excessive; more to come over this sort of trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(8)

6th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Inspiritus

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Progressive on AW, winning twice (9.5f/1m2f); has failed to transfer that form back to turf (1m2f) in last two outings but gives the impression this return to 1m is worth exploring; difficult to write off.

10/1

8th

6

(9)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

20:00 Windsor

Inspiritus

8st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Roger Varian

Major improver in 1m2f AW handicaps, quickening up smartly at Lingfield in March (hood discarded, now refitted; Andaleep back in third); said to have been unsuited by Chester's tight turns when way back there in May; needs to show he's as good on turf as AW but remains of interest.

9/2

11th

1

(6)

9th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Inspiritus

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Big improver in AW handicaps this year, running out a decisive winner of a 14-runner race over 1m2f at Lingfield on Good Friday; a 5lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him if proving as effective on turf (9l second in a maiden on previous attempt).

3/1

3rd
7 (1)
Outgun

3/1

Form: V4242- BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Still seeking his first win but he's threatened better, including when second at Wolverhampton five weeks ago (9.5f; winner followed up); 2lb higher but still enters calculations.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

14

(4)

25th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Outgun

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alan King

Well backed to win a 1m4f handicap here last September but nowhere near that in his next three runs; latest effort over 1m here (first-time blinkers) a fortnight ago was a step back in the right direction, however, and he'd be a threat if building on that now back up in trip; now tries cheekpieces.

14/1

4

(10)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Outgun

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Won a 1m4f handicap here (13-8 favourite) last September but he's finished tailed off in three subsequent runs and latest was at Windsor last month; blinkers are now added and has lots to prove on this drop back to 1m.

16/1

7th

3

(3)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

17:25 Windsor

Outgun

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Kept on well to score on Polytrack at Kempton (1m4f) in September and is also suited by turf but he ended last season with two heavy AW defeats and returns from 163-day break with a point to prove.

11/2

9/1

Form: 652-45

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Chased home Wadacre Gomez over C&D in December and has run two solid races in defeat since; needs extra if he's to gain his first win, though.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(2)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:40 Windsor

Carbis Bay

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

Consistent rather than progressive in ten runs for Marco Botti; sold for 20,000gns in March; never dangerous over C&D on last month's stable debut; eased in class but needs more.

14/1

10th

12

(3)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Carbis Bay

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear, not pace to challenge

12/1

10th

12

(3)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Carbis Bay

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3431-3

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
He didn't have to improve to win a weak Wolverhampton maiden in November; better form when third of 12, beaten 4l, in a Wolverhampton handicap 19 days ago; more required to defy this mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Soldier

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Max Young

He's beaten just one rival in seven runs for current yard; drops into 0-50 company with blinkers added; hardly persuasive.

50/1

10th

8

(5)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:40 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Soldier

9st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Max Young

Well treated on historical data but holds poor claims on his form for current yard.

33/1

Form: 010-84 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Running back into form this winter, latterly beaten just 2l into fourth at Lingfield 12 days ago (1m4f); C&D winner on his only visit to Chelmsford; in the shake-up.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(7)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Forge Valley Lad

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Was snapping a losing run when prevailing narrowly at Lingfield (1m4f) but then followed up over the same C&D ten days ago, defying a 4lb penalty without being overly pressed; only 2lb higher for this despite another penalty, but stamina for 2m is unproven.

4/1

1

(7)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Forge Valley Lad

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Was snapping a losing run when prevailing narrowly at Lingfield (1m4f) but then followed up over the same C&D ten days ago, defying a 4lb penalty without being overly pressed; only 2lb higher for this despite another penalty, but stamina for 2m is unproven.

4/1

1st

1

(1)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Forge Valley Lad

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

took keen hold, prominent, steadied into midfield with one circuit to go, hung left over 1f out, pushed along and ran on well inside final furlong, led final 110yds, comfortably

15/8

Non-runners

Cavalluccio

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.70
Straight Forecast £14.17
Trifecta £43.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Cavalluccio

NEWMARKET:

Inspiritus

SPOTLIGHT:

Wadacre Gomez

The Times:

Outgun

TOPSPEED:

Forge Valley Lad

THE NORTH:

Wadacre Gomez

Telegraph:

Inspiritus

D Express:

Inspiritus

The Sun:

Inspiritus

The Star:

Outgun

The Guardian:

Cavalluccio

Daily Mail:

Cavalluccio

Daily Mirror:

Cavalluccio

Daily Record:

Cavalluccio

POSTDATA:

Forge Valley Lad