September 15 / 17.00 Chelmsford (AW)

17.00

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Redrow Homes Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3996
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Redrow Homes Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 423346

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won over the extended 5f at Bath in May; held her form since, including a near miss at Yarmouth on Tuesday, and she has run well over C&D in the past; one to take seriously.
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10th

6

(2)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Amasova

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Scored off 1lb higher at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) for Alice Haynes in September but has uninspiring form figures for current yard and her latest eighth was on the drop back to 5f at Southwell last month; others preferred.

9/1

8th

3

(5)

15th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:33 Southwell (AW)

Amasova

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Scored at Chelmsford (6f) in September and she wasn't disgraced when fourth of nine there a fortnight ago; she's one for the shortlist eased 1lb now.

9/1

4th

2

(6)

1st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Amasova

9st 8lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Jessica Macey

C&D winner off 2lb lower in September (penultimate run for Alice Haynes); not solid judged on record (four races) for new stable; however, likely player if back in top form.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 966-97

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Finished ninth on his handicap debut but wasn't beaten all that far; failed to back it up at Epsom last month and others look stronger.
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17

(3)

15th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Prince Of Flight

9st 10lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Third reserve; eight-race maiden and only beat one home here a fortnight ago on yard debut.

11th

4

(3)

1st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:27 Dundalk (AW)

Prince Of Flight

9st 11lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Seven-race maiden; runner-up over 6f on his penultimate start for Robert Cowell at Chelmsford but below form over this trip latest; has something to prove at 7f on yard debut.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 341724 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Running well at a low level this year, winning a 5f handicap at Leicester in June and shaping creditably over C&D on his penultimate start; should be able to win off his lower AW mark but others appeal more today.
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8

(5)

14th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Super Julius

8st 13lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Scored at Leicester (5f) in June and largely in good form since, being aggressively ridden when fading third of 11 in 6f Chelmsford handicap in September; this C&D winner has gone well fresh before so is very much one to consider back at 5f after his break.

11/4

3rd

9

(4)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Super Julius

8st 13lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Chelsea Banham

led narrowly, ridden and faced challenge over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds, lost second final strides

7/1

20/1

Form: 070988 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Six wins when trained in Ireland (three on AW at Dundalk) but he hasn't been at his best in 2022; new headgear combination for stable debut.
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9th

9

(2)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Chepstow

Brave Display

9st 0lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Patchy this season, off the back of a lengthy absence, and the years appear to be catching up; having a first run on turf since 2022.

10/1

6th

9

(10)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brave Display

9st 4lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

in touch with leaders early, dropped to rear after 2f

25/1

Form: 363

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
He has improved his RPR with each start, most recently when third in a modest 5f maiden at Lingfield three weeks ago; return to 6f should suit and he is open to improvement now switched to a handicap; Harry Davies booked; contender.
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4th

4

(1)

10th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

On Reflection

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Tate

prominent, pushed along from 2f out, headway to lead over 1f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, weakened towards finish

6/1

5th

6

(1)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

On Reflection

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Tate

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and carried head awkwardly over 1f out, weakened and lost fourth final 110yds

9/2

3rd

3

(4)

24th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield (AW)

On Reflection

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Tate

midfield, pushed along halfway, ridden and hung right over 1f out, kept on inside final 110yds, always held

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 527234

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Still seeking his first win but he has generally run well on AW this year, including over C&D; should run his race; unlikely to be far away.
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3rd

6

(1)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Reckon Im Hot

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Gary Moore

disputed lead, prominent after 1f, disputing lead over 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds

13/2

10th

6

(3)

16th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Reckon Im Hot

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gary Moore

0-23 but he's finished second twice this summer, once over C&D; wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest 7f effort; can't discount in a weak race.

13/2

Form: 661643 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner who comes here on the back of a close third at Lingfield three weeks ago; leading apprentice booked and he should go well despite the widest draw.
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8th

5

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

Sir Rodneyredblood

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Chelmsford specialist who ran another sound race there on final start in March; only 1-17 on turf but has course form and this mark gives him a chance.

10/1

3rd

2

(4)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Sir Rodneyredblood

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: J R Jenkins

Nine-time course winner, most recently over 6f off a 2lb lower mark early in the year; knocking on in years and lacks consistency these days but remains capable at this level.

8/1

Form: 384544

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Not added to his debut win in 11 subsequent runs but he has been running creditably of late, albeit without looking like exploiting his drop down the weights; each-way claims.
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5th

5

(6)

8th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Manettino

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute, led, ridden under 2f out, headed 1f out, soon lost second, weakened and lost two places final 110yds

11/2

3rd

3

(11)

5th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Manettino

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute, took keen hold, prominent on outer, pushed along and led narrowly over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, lost second inside final furlong, kept on final 110yds

7/2

2nd

10

(2)

24th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:04 Chelmsford (AW)

Manettino

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stuart Williams

ducked right start, led, headed but prominent 6f out, led again 4f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on gamely

10/1

Form: 9-3880

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Her Yarmouth third in April (1m, good to firm) was a standout effort; has failed to beat a rival in two starts for this yard and the drop in trip and addition of blinkers aren't enough to tempt.
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8th

3

(7)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Steel Duchess

9st 7lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Amy Murphy

0-13 but she has shown promise over a variety of trips; finished well beaten on her first run for Amy Murphy last month but could leave that behind her today; new combination of accessories tried.

8/1

7th

3

(4)

12th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:42 Lingfield (AW)

Steel Duchess

9st 10lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Amy Murphy

in touch with leaders

10/1

6th

1

(3)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Steel Duchess

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Darryll Holland

Yet to win, but latest effort can be ignored and is off the same mark as when beaten a nose at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) in September; each-way claims if able to repeat that on Tapeta debut.

6/1

13/2

Form: 64443 BF

Last run: 98 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in her two runs outside of novice company, albeit beaten favourite on both occasions; she has undergone wind surgery since her latest start and now runs in a tongue-tie for the first time; still capable of better.
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10

(11)

15th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:33 Southwell (AW)

Baileys Bling

8st 10lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Poor maiden who was tried blinkered when a below-form sixth of eight in 6f Newcastle handicap in October; she needs to take a big step forward if she's to gain a breakthrough success here.

20/1

6th

6

(9)

25th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Baileys Bling

9st 2lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Amy Murphy

reluctant to load, dwelt start, held up in rear, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced

14/1

Form: 707-00

Last run: 157 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in four runs for Tom Clover (tried in headgear on a couple of occasions); reduced mark ahead of his stable debut but there are risks attached; tongue-tied for the first time.
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8th

4

(10)

1st Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Moving For Gold

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Henry Spiller

Regressive since leaving Ireland and there was no improvement for the return to 1m at Chelmsford four weeks ago.

8/1

7th

4

(1)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Moving For Gold

9st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Henry Spiller

Displayed ability at up to 1m in Ireland as a 3yo; struggled in four starts for Tom Clover though and was never going the gallop over 6f on his stable debut in September; tumbling down the weights and returning to 1m looks a plus; goes without accessories today.

10/1

11th

4

(2)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Moving For Gold

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Henry Spiller

soon outpaced and dropped to rear, ridden 3f out, made no impression

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.10
Straight Forecast £26.48
Tricast £219.46
Trifecta £305.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

On Reflection

RP Ratings:

Amasova

Daily Express:

Sir Rodneyredblood

POSTDATA:

On Reflection

Telegraph:

On Reflection

The Sun:

On Reflection

Daily Record:

On Reflection

NEWMARKET:

Amasova

The Times:

Amasova

The Guardian:

Amasova

Daily Mail:

Amasova

Daily Mirror:

Sir Rodneyredblood

The Star:

Sir Rodneyredblood