September 19 / 16.55 Chelmsford (AW)

16.55

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Betfair Racing Podcasts Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.10
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 290931 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
C&D win last October; ran well here last month and gained his second win, at the 48th attempt, when landing a five-runner Lingfield handicap (AW) last week; each-way shout under a penalty.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(8)

1st Jun 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lion Ring

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Andrew J Martin

Dual course winner early in the year for 5lb claimer Ryan Kavanagh, and will be happier back on the AW and down from 7f; would have been better off with all bar one were this a handicap, however.

16/1

16th

14

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Lion Ring

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

Won two classified events at Wolverhampton (5f/6f) this year but he's not made an impact in last three runs; this step back up to 7f is no problem but he needs to find more to get back on the scoresheet.

25/1

4th

9

(1)

30th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Lion Ring

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

Two wins this year, both in Wolverhampton classified races (5f/6f); probably needs to find something extra in this handicap, though, and below form on last two starts (both 5f).

7/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 832624 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
His last two wins have come over C&D, the latest in March off a 5lb higher mark; mixed bag on turf this summer but he's more than capable of a big run off 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

3rd

10

(1)

25th Feb 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Not the force of old and, although he retains some ability, others in this field have more pressing claims.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

12th Feb 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Multiple 5f winner down the years, including over C&D, but his powers appear to be on the wane; a couple of respectable efforts last month but more will be needed to win.

8/1

3rd
4 (11)
Sankari

14/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 080887 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Struggling this year, including all starts for his new stable; drops into his first Class 6 handicap with cheekpieces enlisted but there are risks attached.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(1)

7th Oct 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sankari

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

in touch with leaders, headway to lead over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong

6/4

1st

3

29th Sep 2024

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Sankari

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

He'd been quiet in 2024 but he attracted support dropped into a Class 6 at Chelmsford ten days ago and duly ran better, third of 11 (cheekpieces first time) from a wide stall; high on the list.

9/4

3rd

4

(11)

19th Sep 2024

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Sankari

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Jones

prominent, challenging when hung left 1f out, kept on

14/1

Form: 853903

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Horse

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-10 but a whiff of ability for C Teague in the spring and he ran okay on his stable debut at Brighton 18 days ago; needs more to take this.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Hi Hoh Tonto

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ross Burdon

Longstanding maiden who has been unable to get competitive on his two runs this spring for a new trainer.

33/1

10th

10

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Hi Hoh Tonto

8st 10lb

J: William Cox

T: Ross Burdon

19-race maiden who was well beaten in four starts for Adrian Wintle last term; didn't shape badly when sixth at Chelmsford on his first start for this stable last month having been off for nearly a year; may come on for that.

9/1

Form: 743172 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year, the latest off 2lb lower at Bath last month; not quite so good since but still one to consider at this level.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Thismydream

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Has shown inconsistent form, mostly on AW, this year and ran below par over C&D in most recent turf attempt; far from sure to take advantage of a reduced mark.

20/1

5

(7)

22nd Sep 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thismydream

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Won off 9lb higher at Bath (5.6f) last August but he's been up and down since then and has been well held in last three starts; has plenty to prove again and he's not run over this trip since 2021.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Thismydream

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Should be making a big impact off this sort of mark but mixed record early in the year and well held, albeit after 164 days off, at Brighton five weeks ago; others look safer.

12/1

Form: 740479 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
On a dangerous mark on AW and he's run well at this tack in the past; no surprise to see him bounce back from a couple of quiet runs.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(10)

25th Feb 2025

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spanish Angel

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Conditions to suit and he should be well up to making an impact at this level; drawn wide, however, and others come here with less to prove.

12/1

7th

10

(5)

11th Feb 2025

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spanish Angel

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time course scorer who is a stone below last winning mark; however, has weak claims on his bare form this winter.

20/1

7th

10

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spanish Angel

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time course scorer who is a stone below last winning mark; however, has weak claims on his bare form this winter.

20/1

20/1

Form: 671860 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Popped up at Lingfield (AW) in May but soon retreated into her shell; nine-week break needs to have freshened her up.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

10

(2)

7th Nov 2024

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

11:40 Southwell (AW)

Lady Nagin

10st 6lb

J: Miss Milica Jovana Dusanovic

T: Adam West

2-4 over 6f here and 3lb lower than when winning at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) in May; not really threatened since, though, and needs the cheekpieces to bring about a resurgence (has worn a hood).

25/1

12th

10

(2)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

11:40 Southwell (AW)

Lady Nagin

10st 6lb

J: Miss Milica Jovana Dusanovic

T: Adam West

2-4 over 6f here and 3lb lower than when winning at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) in May; not really threatened since, though, and needs the cheekpieces to bring about a resurgence (has worn a hood).

25/1

8th

2

(9)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Nagin

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Adam West

6f Tapeta (twice) and 5f Polytrack winner; back on her last winning mark after being well below that level in four of her five subsequent starts; bit to prove.

25/1

33/1

Form: -96749

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in 13 starts; ran okay at Wolverhampton in April but recent return from a break was uninspiring.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(6)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Belvoir Kitten

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Exposed 19-race maiden; hopes pinned on a change of stable/headgear having a positive effect.

33/1

12th

12

(6)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Belvoir Kitten

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Exposed 19-race maiden; hopes pinned on a change of stable/headgear having a positive effect.

33/1

7th

11

(5)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Belvoir Kitten

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

18-race maiden who ran his best race when fourth of nine over C&D last month but was well held when seventh behind Fortunate Star and Stroxx here five days ago.

16/1

12/1

Form: -80009 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won five times in 2023, the latest of them coming off a mark 7lb higher than today's; big prices and barely beaten a rival in five runs this year; return to 5f in his favour though and a revival is highly likely to be forecast by the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(5)

30th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bankrupt

8st 11lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Made all at Lingfield (5f classified) in January but that was a narrow success and he's been vulnerable to finishers in five subsequent runs; could be the same story here and he looks opposable back in a handicap.

14/1

5th

2

(9)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bankrupt

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Won a similar contest at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) in January and his proven early speed is an asset over this C&D, but the outside stall poses a problem; cheekpieces return.

8/1

3rd

6

(7)

8th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:10 Brighton

Bankrupt

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Fifth AW win came over 5f at Lingfield in January in second-time cheekpieces but backward steps since and was well beaten at Wolverhampton (6f) 12 days ago; he's won on turf but needs to return to form in the added blinkers.

10/1

25/1

Form: 700898 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo with a peak RPR of 90; 3yo season turning into a horror show, however, and although he's plummeting down the weights he has far too much to prove for comfort.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

World Of Darcy

9st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: John Ryan

All five wins have been on turf, rattling up a three-timer in October 2024; it's been downhill since and while cheekpieces replace usual blinkers, he makes little appeal here.

25/1

5th

6

(2)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

World Of Darcy

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Finished second here just before Christmas but over 6f; struggled since, including over C&D latest; Sedgemoor is the more obvious of the stable pair.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 330246 D

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Conditions to suit and he finished second off this mark on his last C&D run; no great record fresh though so this perhaps not the day to catch him.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(5)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Man On A Mission

8st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Drawn wide back up to 6f last time and that run is best overlooked; previously in good form over C&D, winning at a short price late last month in 0-55 company, but this race is stronger and he's 6lb higher.

12/1

9th

9

(10)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Man On A Mission

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Dual C&D winner who recorded his eighth AW win when coming from last to first at Southwell (5f) last week; 5lb higher under a penalty but he remains feasibly treated and is a big player again back up in trip.

7/2

1st

4

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Man On A Mission

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Seven AW wins have come elsewhere but he has often run well over C&D and did so again when only narrowly failing to end a losing run here on Saturday; had no problem with returning to 5f for the first time in over a year and a likely candidate.

2/1

Form: 925657 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
6f win here in April off a 2lb higher mark; mixed bag since and a change of headgear isn't enough to earn him the vote from the widest stall.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Agostino

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Robert Cowell

Used to make all but has become tactically versatile; all four wins have been at Chelmsford where he ran well from a wide draw 11 days ago; 0-6 on the AW here but three times a runner-up and much respected from stall 1.

11/4

5th

9

(9)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Agostino

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Has been a trailblazer in the past, but showed he didn't have to lead when successful off this mark on his reappearance over C&D in May (all four wins here); should appreciate the return to this venue following three lesser efforts on turf and one for the shortlist despite the outside stall.

9/2

6th

2

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

19:22 Lingfield

Agostino

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Robert Cowell

All four wins have come on the AW at Chelmsford including from 2lb lower on his reappearance in May (5f); however, he is 0-26 elsewhere and 0-15 on turf so not hard to have reservations.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.70
Straight Forecast £27.54
Tricast £78.47
Trifecta £147.80

Selections

The Times:

Man On A Mission

Telegraph:

Sankari

The Guardian:

Thismydream

RP RATINGS:

The Defiant

NEWMARKET:

World Of Darcy

The Sun:

Agostino

Daily Record:

Lion Ring

SPOTLIGHT:

Spanish Angel

D Express:

Sankari

Daily Mail:

Man On A Mission

The Star:

Man On A Mission

Daily Mirror:

Thismydream

POSTDATA:

The Defiant