April 11 / 19.30 Chelmsford (AW)

19.30

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6 horses Challenge At bet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 1m 5f 66y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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6 horses Challenge At bet365 Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.30
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 8-6517 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Got back on the scoresheet with a 20-1 win at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) last month but he couldn't make an impact in his follow-up bid at Southwell eight days later; that may have come too soon but he's hard to predict and looks weighted near his best off this mark.
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1

(9)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

True Courage

10st 1lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

Ran as though something was amiss four weeks ago but is accustomed to stronger races than this and is now 3lb lower than when placed for Joe Bradnam at Kempton (1m3f) in September; player if back on song.

12/1

9th

1

(9)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

True Courage

10st 1lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

slowly away, always behind

12/1

8th

2

(1)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

True Courage

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

dwelt start, midfield

10/1

OUR TIP

11/4

  • Place: £2.20

Form: -98383 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has a patchy record but all five wins have been on AW and he bounced back with a good third in a Class 3 event at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) 13 days ago; 1lb higher here but he's a big player if he gets a good pace and some luck on this drop back in trip.
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8th

3

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newbury

Barenboim

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Tom Dascombe

Just 1lb above his last winning mark, but is 6-31 on the AW and 0-18 on turf, including six starts over hurdles; others more solid.

20/1

9th

12

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

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2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Barenboim

8st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tom Dascombe

Made all at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) in January and head second to Berkshire Sundance at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) later that month; not quite at the same level at Southwell (2m2f, Tapeta) last month but he failed to settle; Newcastle form figures read 12139 and he has an each-way shout.

16/1

6th

2

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 2f 98y

Class 4

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Barenboim

9st 13lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Kempton winner (2m Class 4; 3-1, from 3lb lower) on penultimate start; went close to following up - pipped on the post - at Lingfield (2m; 9-2) subsequently; this asks a slightly sterner question over a new distance on the Flat; likely to give another positive account.

4/1

4/1

Form: 38972-

Last run: 201 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
All nine runs have been on turf; three lesser displays, including two at 1m6f, before his good second of nine over 1m4f at York in his final run last season; now goes back up in trip after 201 days off but that was a personal best last time and he needs watching in market; been gelded.
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1st

5

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Rathgar

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Beat 13 rivals to win at Newbury (1m2f, good) ten days ago on his second start back from some time off; back up 4lb but he's just 1lb higher than when second in this last year and he's a solid contender.

9/2

1st

2

(10)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Newbury

Rathgar

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Ran creditably over 1m2f on good ground on first three starts last season and back-to-form fourth of 13 at Kempton (AW) three weeks ago; thereabouts if the returning cheekpieces (worn on final start in 2024, below form) don't have an adverse effect.

12/1

4th

12

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:42 Kempton (AW)

Rathgar

8st 6lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Ran creditably on first three starts last season, before two lesser displays in the summer; versatile ground-wise on turf and although he's raced only twice on AW, in first half of 2024, the first of those runs was creditable; the widest draw does not help today, however.

25/1

Form: 16337- C

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner who scored over 1m5f at Ayr (off 2lb lower) last September; wasn't at his best in final run last season but he still looks on a workable mark and needs watching in the market back at this track on his return.
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27

(20)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Capital Theory

10st 5lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: H D McGuigan

Had this rider aboard when scoring at Naas nine days ago, with Considering back in third; worth considering; first reserve.

2

(16)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 125y

16:55 Naas

Capital Theory

9st 12lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: H D McGuigan

Step in the right direction at Bellewstown recently (1m4f, soft); drop in trip could suit.

12/1

3rd

2

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 110y

16:33 Bellewstown

Capital Theory

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Competitive but below best form in two claimers this summer for current yard and then tailed off in a 2m2f handicap at Down Royal; others appeal more.

12/1

9/1

Form: 220-40

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row on Tapeta (2m) last February but he's generally struggled in last four starts and was tailed off at Lingfield last month; looks well handicapped on his best AW form but he needs a major revival on this drop back in trip; first-time blinkers replace regular cheekpieces.
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5th

3

(2)

21st May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 45y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Fleurman

9st 8lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Patrick Morris

Won at Kempton (2m, AW) in March and solid third there (2m, AW) last month; rarely seen on turf nowadays but he was effective on grass early in his career (particularly on slow ground); visor replaces cheekpieces; respected.

7/2

3rd

2

(6)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:50 Kempton (AW)

Fleurman

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Not as good now but the handicapper's been quick to ease off and he showed the right attitude to end a losing run over C&D 12 days ago; a 2lb rise seems fair and that won't have hurt his confidence.

5/2

Form: 12617- C

Last run: 292 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Improved his strike-rate in handicaps to 6-14 when scoring at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) last June but he didn't fire at Newmarket 17 days later and has been on the sidelines since; this return to Polytrack is no problem but he has a bit to prove back up in grade after 292 days off.
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10th

1

(5)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Haydock

Seal Of Solomon

10st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Dunlop

Three wins on AW and three on good to firm, the latest at Newbury (1m4f; stays 2m) last June; has struggled this season, given wind surgery before latest start; 8lb lower than reappearance.

16/1

11th

1

(4)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Seal Of Solomon

10st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ed Dunlop

Six-time winner at up to 16.5f, including on Tapeta; has struggled this season and has had wind surgery since being well beaten at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) in June; takes a 2lb drop and slight drop in grade and he's well treated if he can be revived.

14/1

7th

5

(2)

1st Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Lingfield (AW)

Seal Of Solomon

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ed Dunlop

Won off 1lb higher at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) last June but he's been disappointing in four runs since; takes a big drop back in trip here but he needs to get back near his best; regular visor is replaced by first-time blinkers.

10/1

Form: 21-853

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Sole win was in a Dundalk claimer (1m4f, Polytrack) for Ger Lyons in December but he's run well in handicaps there in his last two starts including a close third last month; this new trip should be within range and has claims if he can repeat that latest form.
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5th

1

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

19:00 Wexford

Banana Three

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Flat winner on AW placed on three of six attempts hurdling, including 2m1f maiden here last summer; absent since never featuring in Leopardstown handicap at Christmas but has run well fresh and has the form to feature.

7/2

5th

1

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

19:00 Wexford

Banana Three

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Flat winner on AW placed on three of six attempts hurdling, including 2m1f maiden here last summer; absent since never featuring in Leopardstown handicap at Christmas but has run well fresh and has the form to feature.

7/2

Non-runners

Aztec Empire

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £41.80
Straight Forecast £33.73
Tricast £118.51
Trifecta £200.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

True Courage

SPOTLIGHT:

Barenboim

Telegraph:

Aztec Empire

The Sun:

Banana Three

Daily Mirror:

Rathgar

D Express:

Seal Of Solomon

THE NORTH:

Capital Theory

RP RATINGS:

Fleurman

Daily Mail:

Aztec Empire

POSTDATA:

True Courage

The Guardian:

True Courage

The Star:

True Courage

The Times:

Barenboim

Daily Record:

Barenboim