April 06 / 14.50 Chelmsford (AW)

14.50

Standard

Racing Value At bet365 Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Racing Value At bet365 Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

1st
2 (2)
McTed

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 92-841 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ended a lengthy losing run with a clearcut success at Wolverhampton (9.4f) on Tuesday, having shaped quite well over C&D the time before; leading contender under a 5lb penalty.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:42 Yarmouth

McTed

9st 0lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Won first three handicaps for new yard on AW and turf (1m-1m2f) by emphatic margins but he couldn't defy a penalty in October and was a further 5lb higher when soundly beaten in November; now has to show he can cope with current mark; regular cheekpieces left off.

25/1

3

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

McTed

9st 11lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Ridden last three years by Alice Bond; 3-3 for Martin Dunne with his wins over 9.4f at Wolverhampton, 1m2f at Brighton and 8.6f at Wolverhampton, with varied tactics but all in good style; 4lb penalty and just six days off but that latest run was career-best form and this 7yo is on the march.

2/1

4th

3

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

McTed

9st 11lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Ridden last three years by Alice Bond; 3-3 for Martin Dunne with his wins over 9.4f at Wolverhampton, 1m2f at Brighton and 8.6f at Wolverhampton, with varied tactics but all in good style; 4lb penalty and just six days off but that latest run was career-best form and this 7yo is on the march.

2/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 8455-7 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since September 2022 and has been unplaced at 7-2 on his last two outings, including over C&D; needs to turn a corner.
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4th

2

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Platinum Prince

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Scored twice (over 1m1f) at Goodwood last summer; yet to hit top form this season though, a never-dangerous fifth of eight back at Goodwood (1m1f) last month; has slipped to a lenient mark though so needs considering in a headgear changed for in-form yard.

8/1

5th

5

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Platinum Prince

9st 11lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Needs a revival but fast ground wasn't ideal on his comeback run and seven career wins include this race 12 months ago off only 3lb lower; rarely looks straightforward but remains capable of winning races.

7/2

11th

3

(3)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Platinum Prince

11st 1lb

J: Mr Hezekiah March

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Seven-time winner from 1m-1m2f; not on a bad mark on the pick of last season's efforts, but he has been absent for 193 days and and an inexperienced amateur takes the ride (first Flat ride under rules).

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 676126 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Four wins over the winter included a C&D success under George Bass when Mc'Ted was fourth, but he's been kept busy and last week's well-held sixth at Southwell was somewhat underwhelming; needs to bounce back.
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3rd

3

(6)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Optik

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: David Simcock

took keen hold, towards rear, headway up the centre over 1f out, ran on final 110yds

4/1

3rd

3

(6)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Optik

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: David Simcock

Four wins over the winter included a C&D success under George Bass when Mc'Ted was fourth, but he's been kept busy and last week's well-held sixth at Southwell was somewhat underwhelming; needs to bounce back.

4/1

6th

6

(2)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Optik

9st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

Three wins on the other Tapeta tracks in January and one at Chelmsford this month; creditable second over C&D (sole run here) on latest outing and should not be far away.

5/1

Form: 87-554 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Often starts slowly but he arrives in good form with a close fourth of eight at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; again unlikely to be far away.
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9th

7

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Come On John

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alison Hamilton

Three-time course winner, the most recent coming last March over this trip when trained by James Owen; 0-6 since joining this stable and he was well beaten in a classified event at Newcastle last month.

25/1

10th

3

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Come On John

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alison Hamilton

A fair 1m4f scorer for James Owen last March but below par for his current stable, a never-dangerous fourth of seven on his return in 1m1f Musselburgh handicap 34 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

25/1

4th

7

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Come On John

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alison Hamilton

Respectable fifth on AW last June on his first start for Alison Hamilton but lost his way badly in three subsequent outings; back from six months off and a leap of faith is needed.

20/1

13/2

Form: -12322 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
A model of consistency since joining Stan Moore from Ireland, winning twice here (including over C&D) and runner-up on his last two starts; has crept up the weights but ought to make his presence felt again.
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6th

9

(6)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Pat Murphy

Arrives on a lengthy losing run and this veteran beat just two in a classified event over C&D 13 days ago; others are preferred.

25/1

7th

6

(9)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Pat Murphy

led

14/1

7th

6

(9)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Pat Murphy

Veteran who is 4-50 on AW; fighting chance on these terms but has inconsistent form for new yard; not sure what to expect.

14/1

Form: 254-27 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has shown promise on several occasions but was last of seven when favourite over C&D on his latest start which took his overall record to 0-17; perhaps he made his challenge too soon that day and he certainly can't be ruled out, but he's proving expensive to follow.
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4th

8

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:13 Brighton

Twilight Guest

8st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: George Margarson

Yet to fire this year and has a bit to find with Bohemian Breeze on their meeting here three weeks ago, but he is 12lb lower than when completing a hat-trick around this time last year (first two legs came over C&D); worth a second look.

14/1

6th

10

(1)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:51 Brighton

Twilight Guest

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: George Margarson

Landed a hat-trick around this time last year, two of the wins coming over C&D including this race off 4lb higher; needs to improve plenty on recent efforts if he is to exploit this mark, though.

14/1

OUR TIP
7th
1 (9)
Lucidity

14/1

Form: 67325-

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Hasn't lived up to her useful pedigree yet and signed off her 2023 campaign with a below-par run at Brighton; stays this far but unproven on the AW (beaten 7l here on only attempt); lightly raced but has a bit to prove.
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9th

5

(8)

28th May 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Lucidity

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Ed Dunlop

Well down the field on both outings this season but might have needed the first run and the ground was heavy last time; now 6lb lower than when second of five over C&D (good to firm) last summer; not ruled out.

16/1

9th

5

(8)

28th May 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Lucidity

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Ed Dunlop

Well down the field on both outings this season but might have needed the first run and the ground was heavy last time; now 6lb lower than when second of five over C&D (good to firm) last summer; not ruled out.

16/1

11th

7

(13)

6th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Windsor

Lucidity

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Seven-race maiden, best form when placed twice (1m/1m2f) on good to firm last summer; may have needed her reappearance one month ago and a form case can be made.

10/1

Form: 018-00 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Sprang surprise at Yarmouth (1m6f) last summer but has shown little in two starts this year; today's trip a bare minimum; others preferred.
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4th

5

(1)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sir Joseph Swan

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ended long losing run when scoring off 1lb lower at Southwell (2m, Tapeta) in November; some creditable efforts since but his form nosedived at Southwell 11 days ago and he needs to bounce back from that heavy defeat.

12/1

4th

5

(1)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sir Joseph Swan

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ended long losing run when scoring off 1lb lower at Southwell (2m, Tapeta) in November; some creditable efforts since but his form nosedived at Southwell 11 days ago and he needs to bounce back from that heavy defeat.

12/1

5th

8

(6)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Sir Joseph Swan

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Infrequent winner but he's consistent in the main; however, he was behind Further Measure two runs back and was never that threatening at Wolverhampton last weekend.

10/1

8/1

Form: 5-5474 CD BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off 1lb lower in November and notably consistent since, fourth of 12 at Kempton on latest start; Liam Wright claims a handy 5lb; real each-way possibilities.
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2

15th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

17:35 Fontwell

Crazy Maisie

11st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Mark Hoad

Struggled in basement-grade AW races this year and did achieve much on her two previous hurdling attempts; makes no appeal.

100/1

2

15th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

17:35 Fontwell

Crazy Maisie

11st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Mark Hoad

Struggled in basement-grade AW races this year and did achieve much on her two previous hurdling attempts; makes no appeal.

100/1

3

(7)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Crazy Maisie

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Mark Hoad

2-32 and hasn't shown any worthwhile form in over a year; hard to fancy.

50/1

Form: 97818- CD BF

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Came well clear with Twilight Guest when scoring over C&D last summer, and he raced too freely when a beaten favourite here on his only subsequent start; has since left Roger Teal; may not be fully exposed after just six runs and market support would be significant.
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6th

2

(3)

28th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:12 Pontefract

Frankfreya

9st 8lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Darryll Holland

1m2f AW success last summer; did too much up front in a clear lead over 7f at Wolverhampton most recently, fading into third and leaving the impression this drop to 6f is worth exploring.

7/1

3rd

3

(3)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Frankfreya

9st 9lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Darryll Holland

led

14/1

11th

5

(6)

18th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:15 Beverley

Frankfreya

9st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Darryll Holland

Campaigned on AW since handicapping; won off this mark last August (1m2f); best effort since when fitted with blinkers last time (8.5f); could go well in the retained blinds.

9/1

Non-runners

Laurentia

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £52.00
Straight Forecast £52.02
Tricast £234.35
Trifecta £273.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Mc'Ted

POSTDATA:

Optik

The Times:

Frankfreya

LAMBOURN:

Reverberation

SPOTLIGHT:

Crazy Maisie

D Express:

Come On John

Daily Mirror:

Platinum Prince

Telegraph:

Optik

Daily Mail:

Optik

The Guardian:

Frankfreya

NEWMARKET:

Mc'Ted

The Star:

Mc'Ted

Daily Record:

Mc'Ted

The Sun:

Reverberation