February 24 / 18.20 Chelmsford (AW)

18.20

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  • Prize money: £6621
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

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7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 741-41 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Second 6f Southwell win of the winter when seeing off nine rivals under Frederick Larson nine days ago; quite nicely on top on that occasion, so a 5lb rise may well not stop this progressive 4yo.
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1st

3

(7)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Newmarket

Billyjoh

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

His losing sequence goes back 22 races to February 2024; however, he's often run well in the interim and he's been given a bit of help from the handicapper ahead of this reappearance; can be in the mix if fully tuned up.

10/1

8th

11

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Billyjoh

8st 10lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

5yo whose 31 starts have been at 5f-7f and his losing spell goes back to February 2024; however, he's run many big races in the interim, most recently at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) in August when finishing strongly for a share of third, and on that evidence this first crack at 1m is well worth a go.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 331-78 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Came from off a strong pace to win a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton in December but well held on his two outings since; others appeal more for win purposes.
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2nd

2

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Tyger Bay

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Far from solid on 2026 AW form, notwithstanding a March win, and rarely seen on turf in the last two years; others preferred.

10/1

9th

5

(8)

26th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Tyger Bay

9st 7lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Retains plenty of ability aged nine and rallied well for neck success over C&D most recently, taking AW record to 11-69; back up the weights but won off this mark in 2022 and 2024; may remain competitive.

13/2

1st

3

(4)

7th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Tyger Bay

9st 8lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Ten-time AW winner who boasts a consistent record over C&D; high enough in the weights but his latest Kempton effort, back from a break, is best overlooked and the return here won't hurt.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 941-14 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Forced a dead-heat over C&D just before Christmas and followed up narrowly at Wolverhampton (6f) three weeks later; only fourth on the hat-trick bid at Newcastle last time, though.
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7th

7

(3)

6th Jul 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daytona Lady

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ruth Carr

Three of her seven AW wins have been over C&D, the most recent in April when 5lb lower; has run well since but requires a strong pace to be fully effective.

8/1

6th

10

(1)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Daytona Lady

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has won on turf (over 5.5f at Wetherby in June 2024), but races mainly on the AW these days; comes into the reckoning following a narrow defeat at Wolverhampton last time (6f); well drawn.

9/2

2nd

9

(12)

1st Jun 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daytona Lady

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Can miss the break and is often ridden from off the pace (every chance she will be again from stall 12); notched a third C&D win when taking a small-field affair against her own sex off 2lb lower in April; slight drop-off latest and has to bounce back.

8/1

9/1

Form: 43921- D

Last run: 113 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Fourth career success when just prevailing under Tommie Jakes in the mud at Newmarket (5f) in November; 4lb higher on return and the widest stall could make life awkward for one who usually races close to the pace; also 0-5 on AW so there are a couple of reasons to look elsewhere fitted with new headgear (first-time cheekpieces for blinkers).
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10th

8

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Parisiac

9st 11lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Made all over 5f on seasonal debut and finished second on both starts since, latterly under Cara Tuke in 14-runner C&D (soft) contest 16 days ago; evidently in good nick; ought to give another good account.

8/1

2nd

5

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Parisiac

10st 1lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

He has returned from a break in top form, winning a 5f handicap at Hamilton (good) before a solid second at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 11 days ago; returning to 6f no issue and he will be fine if it rains; should go well.

100/30

Form: 6525-3 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
No win since late 2022 but there have been several solid efforts since, including latest third of eight over 6f at Southwell; likely to give his running but might find the odd one too strong again.
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9

(8)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:07 Yarmouth

Clipsham La Habana

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Both wins were in late 2022 and he has been looking regressive this year; wouldn't be the obvious answer after nearly three months off.

8/1

6

(13)

27th Jun 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Clipsham La Habana

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alice Haynes

His last win was over C&D but that was in a novice in December 2022; very well treated on old form but he's faded in his five runs this year and was beaten 15l at Chepstow (7-2) last time; had a difficult track position in that race but he needs a big turnaround back in trip.

9/1

12th

2

(2)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Clipsham La Habana

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alice Haynes

No win since late 2022; has dropped in the weights and his reappearance effort at Doncaster wasn't a bad run but he failed to build on it at Salisbury a fortnight ago; others appeal more.

6/1

9/1

Form: 79-153

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Came out narrowly on top at Lingfield (5f) last month; blew the start here next time but a third back at Lingfield since (5f again) shows he's still in good nick; all seven wins have come at 5f, though.
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2nd

4

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Level Up

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Multiple winner in previous seasons; 0-11 this year but is proving consistent, close second returned to AW most recently; remains 1lb below last winning mark; in the mix.

9/2

2nd

3

(1)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:03 Wolverhampton (AW)

Level Up

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

The winner of 12 of his 92 starts, the latest success coming at Chelmsford in October off 1lb higher; several good runs to his name this time around and Billy Loughnane replaces a 7lb claimer today; one to take seriously.

2/1

2nd

1

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:42 Ffos Las

Level Up

10st 0lb

J: Alexandra McDonnell

T: David Evans

Losing run up to 13 and he finished over 4l behind Sonic Si when fifth of seven at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) on Monday; 1-1 here but he needs to do better than that latest effort.

9/2

4/1

Form: 4221-3

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who ended 2023 with a 7f win at Kempton and showed he possesses the speed for sprinting when third of seven on his 6f Lingfield reappearance 20 days ago; should be spot on with that behind him (won second time up in last two seasons); considered.
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8

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Cabo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Cabo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Cabo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

Form: 5-8199 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Came back to form to win narrowly at Kempton (6f; first-time cheekpieces) last month but has finished ninth on her two outings since; no headgear this time.
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9th

2

(11)

30th Dec 2024

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1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes Centimental

9st 7lb

J: George Buckell

T: Michael Appleby

Has done her winning at 6f but the way she shaped over 7f here last time (second run for new stable) suggests this new trip is worth exploring; attractively weighted off 4lb below last winning mark; interesting.

12/1

9th

2

(11)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes Centimental

9st 7lb

J: George Buckell

T: Michael Appleby

Has done her winning at 6f but the way she shaped over 7f here last time (second run for new stable) suggests this new trip is worth exploring; attractively weighted off 4lb below last winning mark; interesting.

12/1

3rd

1

(8)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes Centimental

9st 9lb

J: George Buckell

T: Michael Appleby

Decent strike-rate on AW but form has been patchy since her last win April and she failed to beat a rival at Chelmsford (6f) on last month's stable debut; now 3lb lower than for last success but she still has stamina to prove at this trip and others are more solid; cheekpieces reapplied.

8/1

Non-runners

Muscika

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Payout
Exacta £11.90
Straight Forecast £14.32
Tricast £69.00
Trifecta £68.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Billyjoh

NEWMARKET:

Clipsham La Habana

Daily Mail:

Daytona Lady

TOPSPEED:

King Cabo

POSTDATA:

Level Up

RP RATINGS:

Billyjoh

The Times:

Billyjoh

Telegraph:

Billyjoh

D Express:

Billyjoh

Daily Mirror:

Billyjoh

The Sun:

Billyjoh

The Star:

Billyjoh

Daily Record:

Billyjoh

The Guardian:

Clipsham La Habana