August 16 / 20.05 Chelmsford (AW)

20.05

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Chandler Paving Experts Handicap

  • Prize money: £5076
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Chandler Paving Experts Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 1-2280

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
1m4f Polytrack winner during the winter and started this year with a couple of seconds; below that level of late but could bounce back.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Semser

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

All of his five AW wins have been at longer trips but he went close over C&D last summer and was runner-up over 1m at Chelmsford last month; on same mark as for that last run and has possibilities if he gets a good pace and some luck; reapplied blinkers replace cheekpieces.

11/2

2nd

5

(5)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Semser

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

All five wins have been on AW, including two at this track; bounced back with creditable third at Lingfield (1m) last month and he caught the eye of the stewards when a never-dangerous sixth there (7f) last time; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and he should get a decent pace to aim at.

8/1

6th

4

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:18 Lingfield (AW)

Semser

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two course wins, at 1m4f and 1m; has raced only once at 7f, over C&D in August (favourite), and although a fast-finishing runner-up, the early stages weren't too encouraging as he was taken off his legs; if sharper in the early stages he'd look interesting.

8/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 456023

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Consistent 3yo formerly with Stuart Williams; nagging concern that he's 0-12 but he has got closer in each of his three runs for this yard.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(1)

16th Aug 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Mashkuur

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

led, increased tempo 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed when slightly hampered final 110yds, no extra towards finish

9/2

3rd

5

(1)

6th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Newmarket (July)

Mashkuur

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

led, ridden 3f out, headed under 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

7/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 623652 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
All five career wins have come over C&D and she did well to be beaten only 2l last week after interference; should be thereabouts.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

7

(3)

16th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Engrave

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Added to her five C&D wins when scoring at Newcastle last month and she backed that up with a good second back here last Friday; on same mark on this drop back in grade and she should be in the thick of things again.

3/1

2nd

6

(1)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Engrave

8st 7lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Julia Feilden

Her first five wins came over C&D but she got back on the scoresheet over 1m2f at Newcastle two weeks ago; that was a narrow success but she battled well to justify support and is only 2lb higher on her return to this track; key player.

11/4

1st

2

(8)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:00 Newcastle (AW)

Engrave

11st 4lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Julia Feilden

Has run with credit on Tapeta at Southwell and Wolverhampton, but all five wins have come at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack); is on a good mark, but losing run now up to 15 and enough to prove on first visit here.

6/1

12/1

Form: 45-458

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Failed to win in five for Roger Varian and was sold on for 14,000gns; does have ability but she showed it over shorter distances; bit to prove after 74 days away.
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8th

5

(7)

19th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arab Cinder

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

Scored here (1m4f) for William Knight last October but that is her sole win from 15 starts and she's struggled for a new yard this year; now 3lb lower than for her win but has plenty to prove back at this trip.

14/1

7th

6

(11)

5th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arab Cinder

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

C&D winner for William Knight in October but out of sorts since back from break for new connections, first-time cheekpieces not improving matters 12 days ago (blinkers this time); has it to prove at present.

25/1

7th

1

(7)

24th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

14:00 Yarmouth

Arab Cinder

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Appleby

Best efforts, and sole win, for William Knight came on the AW; has yet to offer anything for her new yard and first-time headgear will need to make the difference.

10/1

Form: 0457 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has yet to be placed but better was seemingly expected of him when favourite for his handicap debut at Hamilton (extended 1m); racing so freely over this longer trip wouldn't help.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(9)

8th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Smart Contender

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

took keen hold, midfield on outer, headway and prominent 5f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

12/1

5th

4

(12)

16th Aug 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Smart Contender

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

took keen hold, disputed lead, pushed along 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

9/2

7th

6

(6)

30th Jul 2022

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Smart Contender

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

took keen hold, prominent, pushed along 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

7/1

5/1

Form: 254334 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who has been in good form for the most part this season and has perhaps found 1m too sharp on last two starts; needs considering.
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9th

5

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boasty

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

All five wins have been on the AW, the latest over 9.5f here in March last year; placed in a seller (9.5f) and a handicap (1m4f) here in April; poor run back on turf after a break last time; blinkers replace visor.

10/1

8

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Boasty

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

On lengthy losing run but he's been placed at Wolverhampton (9.4f/1m4f) in last two starts and three of his five wins have come over C&D; has each-way claims again back at this track.

9/2

1

(7)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boasty

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Ivan Furtado

Handy sort; has done most of his winning at Chelmsford, but he does act here (244232172); hasn't had many goes over this far, but finished second of 11 in his only previous attempt over C&D; interesting back up in trip at this level.

5/1

Form: -43985

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
His handicap debut at Newmarket was promising but he hasn't progressed from that and is now 0-12; unraced beyond 7f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

5

(2)

6th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Kempton (AW)

Dashing Rat

9st 5lb

J: Collen Storey

T: William Stone

prominent, in touch with leaders from over 5f out, shaken up from over 2f out, soon some headway, ridden when prominent inside final furlong, kept on

5/1

4th

9

(3)

28th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Dashing Rat

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Stone

towards rear

9/2

Form: 5/59-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-5 for Marco Botti and he was tailed off on his debut for this yard in an 8.6f handicap at Wolverhampton; much to prove.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(7)

24th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Night Force

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

took keen hold, held up in midfield, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, no impression final 110yds (jockey said gelding ran too free)

9/2

8th

2

(1)

3rd Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Night Force

9st 8lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Ian Williams

towards rear, pushed along after 2f, ridden and no impression from over 1f out

14/1

8th

11

(6)

16th Aug 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Night Force

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ian Williams

took keen hold, held up in rear, ridden and no impression from over 2f out

33/1

Form: 6-3524

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Only 1-16 but has been running creditably over 1m and returning to further looks the right move; considered.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(8)

10th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Magical Dragon

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

towards rear

10/1

4th

3

(3)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Magical Dragon

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Patrick Chamings

led early, soon headed, dropped to midfield after 1f

8/1

8th

7

(3)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Magical Dragon

10st 9lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

led, headed and prominent after 1f

7/1

Form: 547770 CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner but comes here in modest form and can be taken on.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

3

(3)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield

Elmejor

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Karen Jewell

slowly away, in rear, pushed along 4f out

33/1

3

14th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

13:45 Plumpton

Elmejor

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Karen Jewell

Five Flat wins (all on AW); regressive in 2022 and last month's hurdle debut offered little immediate promise.

50/1

5

10th Apr 2023

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:35 Huntingdon

Elmejor

11st 5lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Karen Jewell

Five wins up to 1m2f in his 32-race Flat career; some fair form in that sphere but not so good from last June onwards; best watched on hurdle debut.

50/1

Form: 474P

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Scoped dirty after pulling up on her handicap debut (1m2f) but she was 14-1 for that after three defeats in novice/maidens; this mark isn't obviously lenient.
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6

(6)

22nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:45 Newcastle (AW)

First Snowfall

9st 1lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

Opened her account with a 4l success in C&D classified event ten days ago, then ran well in a handicap here on Friday; in-form mare who enters calculations, assuming she turns out quickly.

5/2

3rd

8

(5)

20th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

First Snowfall

9st 1lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

prominent, switched right over 3f out, soon pressed leader, shaken up when led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra and headed final 110yds, weakened gradually and lost second towards finish

5/2

1st

3

(11)

12th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:15 Newcastle (AW)

First Snowfall

9st 3lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

Ten-race maiden who didn't help herself with a tardy start when beaten nearly 7l into fifth of 11 behind Calcutta Dream at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) nine days ago; 5lb better off, but still hard to see her reversing the form.

7/1

25/1

Form: 76-56

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Similar form in three novices and an 8.6f handicap on Tapeta; needs to step up and headgear is turned to fairly quickly.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

4

(8)

27th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Risk Averse

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

never better than mid-division, ridden over 3f out, dropped to rear over 1f out

16/1

9th

10

(3)

24th Sep 2022

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 5

17:40 Chester

Risk Averse

8st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Hugo Palmer

midfield, ridden and dropped to rear 4f out, soon lost touch, tailed off

20/1

12

(10)

16th Aug 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Risk Averse

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Hugo Palmer

Similar form in three novices and an 8.6f handicap on Tapeta; needs to step up and headgear is turned to fairly quickly.

25/1

Non-runners

Risk Averse

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £34.10
Straight Forecast £26.88
Tricast £97.12
Trifecta £186.50

Selections

RP Ratings:

Engrave

The Times:

Mashkuur

Telegraph:

Smart Contender

NEWMARKET:

Arab Cinder

SPOTLIGHT:

Magical Dragon

The Sun:

Boasty

Daily Express:

Smart Contender

The Guardian:

Mashkuur

The Star:

Mashkuur

POSTDATA:

Engrave

Daily Mail:

Engrave

Daily Mirror:

Engrave

Daily Record:

Engrave