September 22 / 18.15 Chelmsford (AW)

18.15

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Betsi Handicap

  • Prize money: £4266
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Betsi Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 794925

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
7f winner at Yarmouth in April off this mark and he ran well over 7f here last month; below par last time but he wasn't seen to best effect having been rushed up after a slow start; something to prove back at 6f.
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9

(2)

19th Nov 2024

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0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Epic Express

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Chris Dwyer

Still below his winning C&D mark in March despite 6f Chelmsford success last month; should be all the better for the return to 6f after failing to find much over 7f last month but this looks tough.

8/1

9th

9

(2)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Epic Express

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Chris Dwyer

Still below his winning C&D mark in March despite 6f Chelmsford success last month; should be all the better for the return to 6f after failing to find much over 7f last month but this looks tough.

8/1

8th

6

(9)

31st Oct 2024

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0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Epic Express

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Chris Dwyer

Dual 6f course winner (has won at up to 1m), including when keeping on well latest, on his first start since wind surgery; up 3lb for that but he still looks feasibly treated; contender.

7/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: -84313 C BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a 7f handicap at Lingfield in July and he ran to a similar level at the same track last month; drawn widest on this return to sprinting but he isn't handicapped out of things.
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1st

4

(3)

11th Feb 2023

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:18 Lingfield (AW)

Healing Power

9st 10lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Has a suitable scenario having gained two of his three wins over this C&D; close fifth to Dulcet Spirit here two weeks ago, keeping on once headed; should go well again.

4/1

5th

2

(1)

27th Jan 2023

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

12:45 Lingfield (AW)

Healing Power

9st 10lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Below par at Wolverhampton last time; dual winner over this C&D and was placed here (off 3lb higher) on penultimate outing; return to this venue looks a plus.

13/2

7th

2

(7)

9th Jan 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Healing Power

9st 11lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Raced mainly Polytrack (successful three times) but has a piece of placed form over this C&D; respectable third at Lingfield last time; has a fighting chance off current mark.

8/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -20212 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
He had threatened prior to scrambling home in a small-field maiden at Brighton last month (6f, good to firm); solid second back in handicap at Kempton two weeks ago; now 1lb higher but likely to give it another good go.
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4th

8

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Masterclass

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a long losing run in this race last year but he's 0-15 since and has been hard to predict; now 3lb lower than for that last success but he faded at Doncaster last time and he comes with risks attached.

11/2

8th

8

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Masterclass

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a losing run when the comfortable winner of a 5f handicap at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm) off a 1lb higher mark; he was returning from a short break when fourth of 13 at Pontefract 17 days ago and that effort can be upgraded as he was wider than ideal as the field turned for home; each-way shout.

8/1

4th

14

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Masterclass

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Hold-up sprinter who is on the same mark as when seeing off nine rivals at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm); in and out afterwards but the return of blinkers should help now back from 138 days off.

14/1

Form: 542821 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Always prominent when gaining the seventh win of his career with a game effort at Kempton 19 days ago (6f); 2lb rise not insurmountable and he looks set for another big run.
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9th

8

(6)

7th Oct 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mostallim

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Michael Appleby

C&D winner in 2022; ran away with a 6f Chelmsford race in July off just 2lb lower, which stands out this season but he has place claims on other 2023 evidence nevertheless.

7/1

3rd

1

(7)

14th Sep 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Mostallim

9st 11lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Ran away with a C&D handicap in July off just 3lb lower; two good efforts on Tapeta in successive days in early August; below par here last time but he can't be discounted.

6/1

6th

6

(10)

24th Aug 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Mostallim

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Michael Appleby

midfield

7/2

16/1

Form: 141630 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Five wins for this yard and in good order this summer prior to a low-key effort from a bad draw at Kempton two weeks ago; 0-5 at the track but no surprise to see him bounce back quickly.
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5th

4

(4)

30th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Porfin

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

11 wins, the latest off basement mark over C&D in January; largely consistent since and may benefit from this drop back in trip, having raced too freely when fourth over 7f here on latest outing; back from two-month break.

11/2

4th

5

(5)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Porfin

9st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Ready win here (6f) in January; generally held his form since and Monday's low-key effort at Wolverhampton is excusable as he saw no daylight in the home straight.

8/1

Form: 102543

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 5f handicap at Newcastle in May; several creditable runs in defeat have followed and this drop in class and step back up in trip could give him a lift.
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12th

9

(15)

19th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Astral Beat

9st 0lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Lee Smyth

towards rear

10/1

7th

12

(6)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:30 Down Royal

Astral Beat

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Lee Smyth

towards rear but in touch with leaders, switched left from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish

50/1

12th

7

(12)

22nd Mar 2024

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0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Astral Beat

9st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Lee Smyth

Has struggled to find any real form since returning last summer; visor tried here but hard to recommend.

50/1

Form: 226317 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
In good form this year but made low-key start for new trainer when seventh of 11 at Ascot three weeks ago (6f, good); fully effective on Polytrack (unraced here) and no great surprise to see her return to form.
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13th

13

(12)

20th Apr 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:02 Southwell (AW)

Rainbow Mirage

8st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Shaun Lycett

Seven wins, including four on the AW, but losing run up to 21 and her close third of 11 here (1m) in September looked a flash in the pan.

40/1

13th

13

(12)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:02 Southwell (AW)

Rainbow Mirage

8st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Shaun Lycett

Seven wins, including four on the AW, but losing run up to 21 and her close third of 11 here (1m) in September looked a flash in the pan.

40/1

9th

10

(2)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Rainbow Mirage

9st 0lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Shaun Lycett

Has dropped a long way in the weights, but losing run now up to 20 and little sign lately of her turning things around.

33/1

Form: 754393 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Still seeking his first win of the season but has run well in two of his last three starts, latterly off his slightly higher turf mark at Chepstow 11 days ago; has the ability to play a part back down in class.
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6th

8

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Under Curfew

8st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a lengthy losing run; can lead but didn't at Windsor last time and was never involved; if on his game he wouldn't be without hope.

8/1

6th

8

(2)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Under Curfew

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a losing run of 22; knocking on the door on AW when last seen and he won't mind getting back on the grass; has made the running but it is not a prerequisite; could go well.

13/2

4th

10

(3)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Under Curfew

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran with nine wins on his record, all over sprint trips; stays this far though and he holds each-way claims once more.

8/1

20/1

Form: 270837 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Of interest on his best form for Archie Watson but he made a low-key start for new connections when seventh at Kempton 15 days ago (Masterclass second); well drawn if forcing tactics are redeployed.
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10th

10

(2)

15th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Top Exhibit

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

midfield

14/1

9th

7

(10)

11th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Top Exhibit

9st 4lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Stuart Williams

prominent

10/1

5th

4

(2)

4th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:16 Lingfield (AW)

Top Exhibit

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Stuart Williams

took keen hold, bumped rival on turn after 1f

11/2

Form: 441261

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Both his wins have come over shorter and although he was strong at the finish over 5.5f last time, previous 6f runs look to have stretched him; can win more races but perhaps vulnerable today.
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5th

9

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

17:55 Lingfield

Cabeza De Llave

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Has six wins to his name but the last one came in October 2024; second on his return to turf at Windsor (5f, good) and should run well.

7/1

2nd

3

(8)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Cabeza De Llave

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Two of his three turf wins have come over C&D; solid return to action at Chelmsford in February but he took a backward step at Southwell 12 days ago; William Carson replaces a 7lb claimer; not discounted.

7/1

6th

3

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Cabeza De Llave

9st 8lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Consistent 7yo who kept on from the rear for third under James Glennon at Chelmsford (5f) in February, after a layoff; has never run here before but has form on Tapeta at Wolverhampton; can make his presence felt.

8/1

Non-runners

Cabeza De Llave

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £53.30
Straight Forecast £49.40
Tricast £157.77
Trifecta £253.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mostallim

The Times:

Masterclass

RP Ratings:

Under Curfew

NEWMARKET:

Epic Express

POSTDATA:

Rainbow Mirage

Telegraph:

Healing Power

The Star:

Masterclass

Daily Record:

Masterclass

The Guardian:

Mostallim

Daily Mail:

Mostallim

The Sun:

Mostallim

Daily Express:

Under Curfew

Daily Mirror:

Under Curfew