September 19 / 20.30 Chelmsford (AW)

20.30

Standard

Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 350456 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Took a while to find his level on his return from a spell in Hong Kong but he hasn't run badly on his last three starts; others are still more appealing for win purposes though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 8lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

A three-time 7f/1m AW winner in 2025; back on song when runner-up to Bella Bisbee over C&D 16 days ago, so must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

7/1

2nd

6

(1)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 7lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Bagged AW handicaps at Wolverhampton (7f) and Kempton (1m) last summer; not disgraced after five months off when a fading fourth of seven at Kempton (7f) last month so possibilities eased 1lb.

16/1

4th

6

(3)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 3lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Record of 7-18 on AW and was in good form in the autumn, including a near miss at Chelmsford (7f); returns after five months off but he still looks feasibly treated and he went close on his reappearance last spring; interesting contender.

7/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 006093 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
In good form over C&D in February; put some poor runs behind him when third over C&D four weeks ago, forcing a strong pace but picked off towards the finish; can win off this mark and he's more appealing than many.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield

H Key Lails

9st 8lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Races mainly on AW where he has six wins; 1-15 in this sphere and may be worth waiting until he returns to AW.

11/2

3rd

3

(7)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

H Key Lails

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Consistent spell under Ryan Kavanagh during the winter but resumes from a short break still on a career-high mark as a result (3lb above his highest successful rating); more likely than most to give his running, though, possibly from the front again.

5/1

3rd

2

(7)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

H Key Lails

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Dual course winner who has been running well since landing a handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW) in November; can go well again.

5/1

3rd
10 (4)
Drifts Away

16/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 0-67

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Appeared to show improved form over C&D five weeks ago but that was a steadily run race and he was readily left behind when the pace increased; that said, he's making his handicap debut at a low level and he's worth a market check.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(10)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:25 Newbury

Drifts Away

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

Disappointing at York last month but progressive otherwise this year, making it four wins for 2025 when scoring at Yarmouth in May; his current mark may not be beyond him if he can bounce back from last time.

16/1

7

(17)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:25 York

Drifts Away

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: T J Kent

Five AW wins (at up to 1m) between last October and this March and back on the scoresheet at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) in May (form franked); another good run when third at Goodwood (1m, good) last time, when they went no pace; every chance he'll continue to improve.

10/1

4th
13 (7)
Nasneen

10/1

Form: 766635

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
She has missed more engagements (seven) than she's contested (four) since joining Ian Williams in January but she retains ability judged on her third of 12 at Windsor in July (1m, good to firm); subsequent run over 6f is not the one to judge her on; one to take seriously.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(8)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:22 Southwell (AW)

Nasneen

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened then lost position

12/1

8th

9

(8)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:22 Southwell (AW)

Nasneen

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened then lost position

12/1

26

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nasneen

8st 12lb

T: Ian Williams

12/1

Form: 668925 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Just one win to his name from 38 starts but he's run some good races in defeat this year, notably a short-head defeat at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start; others appeal more for win purposes.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Handel

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

midfield, took keen hold and prominent after 4f, race voided

14/1

7

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Handel

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

midfield, took keen hold and prominent after 4f, race voided

14/1

Form: -04067

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor form in Hong Kong and yet to show much since joining current yard.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(7)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Kodiac Brave

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Craig Benton

Largely poor form in Hong Kong and Britain; still a maiden and is readily opposed.

50/1

8th

13

(11)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Kodiac Brave

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Craig Benton

Poor form in Hong Kong and yet to show much since joining current yard; overall record now stands at 0-20 and he can only be watched.

33/1

6th

12

(1)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Kodiac Brave

9st 0lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Craig Benton

Poor form in Hong Kong and yet to show much since joining current yard.

33/1

100/30

Form: 105243 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Two 1m2f wins at Lingfield this year for Mark Hoad; strong favourite for her stable debut at that track last week but weakened into third in the final 100 yards; drawn wide but still a major player dropped to 1m.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, looked to go wrong when headed over 1f out

15/2

11

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, looked to go wrong when headed over 1f out

15/2

5th

5

(8)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

raced wide, towards rear, no impression

5/2

25/1

Form: 648-98

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in nine starts but there were the occasional flashes of promise last season; yet to fire in two runs this summer and his stamina for 1m isn't yet assured.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(1)

18th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baulac

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

13-race maiden; 20-1 for a classified race here last week and was behind Coconut Bay; faces another tough task at the weights; tries headgear for the first time.

12/1

7th

3

(7)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baulac

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

towards rear

9/1

7th

3

(7)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baulac

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

towards rear

9/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 567327

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
On the same mark as when winning at Wolverhampton in April; finished in front of H Key Lails here last month but wouldn't be sure to confirm those placings.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(2)

2nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Meng Tian

9st 6lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

7f and 8.5f Tapeta winner; below par on his final start of last year and on his return at Wolverhampton; capable of being competitive from this mark but is not the most reliable.

13/2

6th

6

(2)

2nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Meng Tian

9st 6lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

led narrowly, switched right and against near rail soon after start, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

13/2

9th

8

(6)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Meng Tian

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

C&D winner one year ago; ended 2024 with a couple of fair efforts at Chelmsford; has an absence to contend with but this is his first foray into 0-50 company and he's a serious player.

9/2

20/1

Form: 8-479

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Fared no better on the switch to handicaps when out the back in a 1m event at Lingfield (AW) three weeks ago; visor back on this time (tried cheekpieces latest); improvement is needed.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

15

(16)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Explosively

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

raced wide and midfield, rushed up to lead after 2f

33/1

10th

14

(6)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Explosively

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Fared no better on the switch to handicaps when out the back in a 1m event at Lingfield (AW) three weeks ago; visor back on this time (tried cheekpieces latest); improvement is needed.

20/1

9th

8

(11)

27th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

18:08 Lingfield (AW)

Explosively

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

Has shown little in her three races; cheekpieces replace the visor worn on last two starts; may show improvement now she steps up in trip on her handicap debut.

16/1

20/1

Form: 320169 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for this stable in a 1m 0-52 handicap at Yarmouth in July; not so good on either start since and others bring more pressing claims.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

United Force

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

Three wins (1m) in 2024 but he's been well held in last ten starts including when fourth behind Desiderata at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) last month; that wasn't bad but he needs to raise his game back in a handicap.

20/1

4th

11

(7)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

United Force

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

A three-time 1m scorer in 2024 but only poor form of late and he was soon ridden when fourth of six in 7f Chelmsford handicap in January; he needs to take a step forward.

16/1

4th

6

(1)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

United Force

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

Won three times over 1m in 2024, including over C&D; third at Southwell (1m, AW) last April but he's not been in the same form in four starts since; drops back to 7f and others are preferred.

20/1

Form: 357672

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
0-10 but she's offered a bit more off a reduced mark this month, most recently finishing second of eight at Chester last Friday (7f, heavy); this is a few grades lower and she's partnered by a good apprentice; chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

16:20 Market Rasen

Takes Time

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

in rear

25/1

10th

10

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

16:20 Market Rasen

Takes Time

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

in rear

25/1

8th

12

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 3

13:30 Doncaster

Takes Time

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

always behind

100/1

Form: 242024 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 7f in January, once at this track; two good runs here last month and he has run well over 1m in the past; each-way shout.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

20th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:42 Stratford

Heerathetrack

11st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Mark Usher

Modest 7f/1m handicapper on the Flat; pulled hard when tailed off on only previous run over hurdles in November 2023 (2m, good to soft); best watched for now.

40/1

4

(13)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Heerathetrack

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

7f and 1m course winner, the latter coming when 4lb lower in March; has been competitive from this mark in two of his three subsequent starts; each-way player.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £55.90
Straight Forecast £55.10
Tricast £936.82
Trifecta £919.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Forever Proud

The Guardian:

H Key Lails

The Star:

Heerathetrack

POSTDATA:

Meng Tian

RP RATINGS:

Semser

Daily Mail:

Drifts Away

The Times:

Nasneen

Telegraph:

Forever Proud

Daily Mirror:

Forever Proud

The Sun:

H Key Lails

Daily Record:

Heerathetrack

NEWMARKET:

Meng Tian

D Express:

Semser