June 20 / 16.50 Chelmsford (AW)

16.50

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Villa Collet Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Villa Collet Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 1-3653

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Well backed when off the mark at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in December and was beaten less than 2l when third of 14 behind Marion's Boy at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) this month; 4lb better off and shouldn't be far away.
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4th

6

(6)

10th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:05 Kempton (AW)

Shaheen Saqaar

9st 5lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Ed Dunlop

Doubled his winning tally with a game success at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) 20 days ago; 3lb higher and still needs to prove his stamina over this far, but a major player otherwise.

7/2

1st

7

(8)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Shaheen Saqaar

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ed Dunlop

prominent, pushed along and led over 2f out, faced challenge over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds

5/1

3rd

8

(1)

1st Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Lingfield (AW)

Shaheen Saqaar

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ed Dunlop

Ended last year with a Wolverhampton win (9.4f, Tapeta) but he's finished down the field in two runs at Nottingham (1m2f/8.3f) this spring; wasn't beaten far last time and is effective at 1m2f on Polytrack but others are more persuasive.

5/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 5486-6 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in all seven starts, the first four in France; didn't finish far behind a couple of these when sixth of 14 at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) last time, though, and blinkers are now given a go.
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5th

1

(6)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Brassavola

10st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

A maiden after eight runs (first four were in France) but responded well to first-time blinkers and ran big race in defeat at Chelmsford (1m2f) last week; obvious contender if in similar form again here.

9/2

2nd

4

(4)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Brassavola

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

reluctant to load, prominent, went second over 2f out, challenging over 1f out, no extra towards finish

13/2

6th

1

(9)

1st Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Lingfield (AW)

Brassavola

9st 11lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Ex-French 5yo; record of 0-6 but she travelled well for a long way when close sixth at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in November on her second stable start; 2lb lower back from a break and could be dangerous for in-form yard.

8/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -08422 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-8, but runner-up the last twice including at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) eight days ago; already due to go back up 4lb for that so he has to make the shortlist.
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1st

4

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 3

15:50 Epsom

Night Breeze

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ian Williams

Not disgraced in last year's Northern Dancer over C&D (good; likely softer) on sole start here; also won twice at Ascot (good to firm) last term; back to form on last two starts, latterly when beaten 2l at Musselburgh (also 1m4f, good) on Sunday; should make his presence felt.

9/2

4th

1

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Night Breeze

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Won off just 1lb lower at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) last August, his second win there last year; 0-12 on AW but close third on latest start (first with tongue tied) was up with his best form; should go well.

9/2

16

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Night Breeze

8st 7lb

T: Ian Williams

33/1

Form: 15-635 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two wins for Ralph Beckett last summer including at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack), but not threatened in three starts for this yard since returning in April; 1lb below last winning mark and blinkers replace cheekpieces, but others are still more solid.
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6th

10

(9)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

11:30 Lingfield (AW)

Mildyjama

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins for Ralph Beckett in the summer of 2023, the latest off 7lb higher at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack); not really threatened since returning for this yard in April and opposable back from another ten weeks off.

33/1

6th

10

(9)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

11:30 Lingfield (AW)

Mildyjama

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins for Ralph Beckett in the summer of 2023, the latest off 7lb higher at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack); not really threatened since returning for this yard in April and opposable back from another ten weeks off.

33/1

8th

2

(5)

12th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

15:10 Epsom

Mildyjama

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Patrick Chamings

held up in rear, outpaced over 3f out

16/1

11/2

Form: 7-1571 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Five of his six wins have come at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) including when beating 13 rivals 19 days ago; his other win came over this C&D in February and a leading player despite a 4lb rise.
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7th

8

(3)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:12 Lingfield (AW)

Marions Boy

10st 8lb

J: Miss Megan Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

All six wins have been on Polytrack and five have been at Lingfield; lost his way in 2025 but he's shown some encouraging signs in classified events this year, including when third here (1m2f) on his penultimate run; has plenty of form over C&D and he could be dangerous off reduced mark.

12/1

5th

8

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Marions Boy

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Damien Wingrove

Lost his way in 2025 but he's shown some encouraging signs at Lingfield this year, including when third in a classified event (1m2f) last weekend; can miss the break but he's a Polytrack specialist who has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

9/2

3rd

6

(6)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Marions Boy

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Damien Wingrove

Thrown in on best form but has been missing the break of late and couldn't land a blow when fourth over C&D last week; chances hinge on getting away on terms.

12/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 4-347

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Some ability in two starts on the Dundalk Polytrack (10.7f/1m4f) for Joseph O'Brien during the winter, but having been gelded he hasn't built on it in two starts for this yard including on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) 12 days ago; best watched for now.
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3rd

22

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Moab

10st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

British challenger; dual-purpose; has won on the AW on the Flat but is 0-10 over hurdles; went close off 1lb lower at Huntingdon (20.5f, soft) in January; ground may have been too lively at Southwell latest; could outrun his odds back on easier ground.

28/1

4th

9

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Moab

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Henrietta C Knight

No match for the winner in his last two races over hurdles but both were well handicapped and returning to a longer trip looks the right move; on the shortlist.

5/1

2nd

10

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

15:10 Exeter

Moab

11st 2lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Henrietta C Knight

Flattered by close proximity to one who hacked up at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) but still ran well; fine over this shorter trip and didn't run too badly on the AW last time.

14/1

7th
10 (1)
Chourmo

6/1

Form: 654131 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
In good form over 1m2f at Brighton in his last three starts, including wins in a 0-52 handicap in April and a 0-50 classified event (first-time hood) 13 days ago; possibilities if he can transfer the improvement back to the AW.
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5th

6

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:50 Bath

Chourmo

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dan Horsford

Four-time winner, most recently in November 2024 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) off a 14lb higher mark than today's; has attracted support since joining this yard and was a close third in a classified event at Wolverhampton 65 days ago; steps back into handicaps with claims.

5/1

3rd

1

(8)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chourmo

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dan Horsford

Scored four times on turf in 2024; on the decline since and 0-13 on AW but he was well backed when a creditable fourth in a C&D classified event ten days ago when just behind Dash Power; big player if he can build on that.

7/2

Form: /2231- CD

Last run: 434 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Last seen making it 21st-time lucky with a narrow success over C&D (first-time visor, now removed) in April last year; only 1lb higher and has gone well fresh in the past, but whether he can do so after 434 days off is another matter; can miss the break.
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5

(9)

21st Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Early Morning Dew

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Won over 1m2f on turf last August and AW in October; also had AW form in the winter but recent efforts do not look persuasive.

25/1

4

(3)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Early Morning Dew

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Well beaten twice in a row over hurdles this spring and only fifth of seven when back on the Flat at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) a fortnight ago; however, he won over C&D last August on his sole previous course visit and is well treated on AW form as recent as February; not written off.

13/2

1

(2)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Early Morning Dew

10st 9lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Dual C&D winner (from four runs), latterly off a 1lb lower mark last autumn; said to have stopped quickly when well beaten at a short price over hurdles last month, which leaves him a bit to prove, but he has one of the more experienced jockeys up.

4/1

Form: 36-245 CD

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
All four wins have come at this track and is now 4lb lower than when successful over C&D in February last year, but he hasn't been seen in four months and has no great record fresh.
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5th

5

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Jenson Benson

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Shaun Lycett

His four wins have been from 7f-1m2f at Chelmsford, latest in February 2023; good second there in February (1m2f) but he hasn't done as well since, last twice over this trip on turf; others appeal more.

14/1

6th

4

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Jenson Benson

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

All four win over 7f-1m2f on Chelmsford AW; losing run up to 21 and hasn't appeared to stay in his few previous goes over this far; others preferred.

7/1

6th

4

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Jenson Benson

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

All four win over 7f-1m2f on Chelmsford AW; losing run up to 21 and hasn't appeared to stay in his few previous goes over this far; others preferred.

7/1

20/1

Form: 55320- D BF

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
2-7 on turf for Richard Hannon in his younger days, but only 1-31 in Hong Kong since (including one start on dirt); makes his debut for his new trainer after six months off and not quite sure what to expect.
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9

(8)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

River Alwen

9st 2lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

C&D winner who scored on turf at Lingfield on his penultimate run and he wasn't suited by a tactical race at Epsom (third of four) last time; only 3lb higher than for that last success and has claims if things go to plan back on AW.

8/1

3rd

4

(3)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

19:00 Epsom

River Alwen

9st 1lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

In good form prior to capitalising on the step back up in trip to win at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) last month; had just a short head to spare but he's only 3lb higher today and can be bang there once more.

7/2

6

(1)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield

River Alwen

8st 13lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Running consistently well in defeat on AW this season, finishing placed at Wolverhampton on last two starts (9.4f); there's every chance this three-time turf winner will be thereabouts.

7/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.80
Straight Forecast £17.89
Tricast £46.30
Trifecta £75.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Shaheen Saqaar

The Times:

Night Breeze

WEST COUNTRY:

Chourmo

SPOTLIGHT:

Marion's Boy

D Express:

Brassavola

Telegraph:

Moab

Daily Mail:

Night Breeze

The Sun:

Night Breeze

POSTDATA:

Shaheen Saqaar

NEWMARKET:

Shaheen Saqaar

The Star:

Shaheen Saqaar

The Guardian:

Chourmo

Daily Record:

Chourmo

Daily Mirror:

Marion's Boy