October 08 / 19.00 Chelmsford (AW)

19.00

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Chelmsford City Racecourse Membership Available Handicap

  • Prize money: £6696
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Chelmsford City Racecourse Membership Available Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 153724 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a good fourth of 11 in 6f Windsor handicap last month; this C&D winner ought to be in the shake-up.
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3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 082950 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
It's now 16 starts since he last won and he came in only 11th at Haydock (6f) a fortnight ago; cheekpieces back on now; has a bit to prove.
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2nd

3

(5)

15th Dec 2022

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0m 6f 16y

Class 4

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Total Commitment

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

Yet to score in 2022 but he's knocking on the door, edged out when runner-up in 6f Lingfield handicap eight days ago; he's firmly in the picture off the same mark.

2/1

2nd

4

(6)

7th Dec 2022

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0m 6f 1y

Class 3

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Total Commitment

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

Prominent racer; on a losing run but he has slipped down the weights and recent efforts have been encouraging; might face competition for the lead this time but capable of a big effort.

4/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -36185 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Opened his handicapping account at Windsor (6f) in July and he posted a solid effort when fifth of 14 at Newcastle (5f) 23 days ago; he needs considering on his Polytrack debut.
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3rd

1

(5)

8th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Neptunian

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Freddie & Martyn Meade

soon prominent, led over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra final 110yds, weakened towards finish

9/1

6

(6)

29th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:19 Salisbury

Neptunian

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Freddie & Martyn Meade

Lightly raced 3yo who returned to form with a fair fifth of 14 at Newcastle (5f, AW) a fortnight ago and he could have more to offer now back up in trip, having won over 6f at Windsor (good to firm) in July; a possible.

11/1

5th

4

(9)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Neptunian

9st 8lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Freddie & Martyn Meade

midfield, pushed along and headway over 1f out, soon ridden, no extra inside final furlong

14/1

Form: 268271 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Proved well suited by the drop back to 6f when landing 11-runner handicap at Lingfield (AW) 18 days ago; he merits serious consideration off only 2lb higher here.
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2nd

2

(4)

20th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell (AW)

Chief Of Staff

9st 13lb

J: Louis Steward

T: Saeed bin Suroor

slowly into stride and squeezed out start, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on well, went second post

7/1

4th

9

(7)

8th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Chief Of Staff

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Saeed bin Suroor

in touch with leaders, raced awkwardly over 4f out, ridden 2f out, edged left and weakened inside final furlong

9/4

2

(12)

1st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chief Of Staff

9st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Had looked exposed but the drop back to 6f saw him land a 6f Class 5 event at Lingfield 11 days ago; only 2lb higher and although he's drawn wide, he is likely to be dropped in; could rate higher as a sprinter.

7/2

Form: 411006

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f winner in July but he's gone off the boil and came in last of six at Chepstow (7f) 40 days ago; blinkers are reached for on his Polytrack debut with plenty more needed.
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10th

4

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stockpyle

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Four wins for William Muir and Chris Grassick; winless for current yard last year and has dropped to a career-low mark on first run for 209 days; may be best watched this time.

16/1

1

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stockpyle

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Has won four times from 7f-1m (AW/turf); runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in March off a mark 10lb higher than today but he's mostly struggled since; returns to 1m and drops in grade with the cheekpieces back on and tongue-tie removed.

13/2

1

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Stockpyle

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Has won four times from 7f-1m (AW/turf); runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good) in March off a 7lb higher mark when tongue tied first time but, with that equipment retained, he's mostly struggled since; needs a revival.

11/2

11/2

Form: 440883 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ended a poor run of form with creditable third over 5f here nine days ago; he needs to reproduce it now if he's to gain a first win of 2022.
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7th

4

(3)

7th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Lingfield (AW)

Astro Jakk

9st 8lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Darryll Holland

Rated 21lb higher when starting out for this yard in August; retains ability and interesting to see how he fares in the betting in relation to stablemate Lilkian now dropping into his first Class 6 handicap.

5/1

5th

4

(3)

16th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Astro Jakk

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

slowly into stride

10/1

8th

6

(1)

26th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Astro Jakk

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

He has dropped a long way in the weights since joining this yard and there have been signs he may be ready to capitalise; this race might prove a shade too competitive though; new headgear enlisted today.

10/1

12/1

Form: 554648 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three-time 6f scorer in 2021 but yet to add to that this term and tried in cheekpieces when last of eight in 6f Yarmouth handicap last month; a C&D winner but others appeal more.
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11th

7

(11)

11th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hello Me

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

in rear

16/1

5th

2

(5)

7th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hello Me

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Record over C&D reads 11721 and she's returned to something like her best since a visor went on, winning twice and finishing second at Chelmsford last time (all 6f); might face competition for the lead but she's certainly not out of this.

5/1

2nd

7

(4)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Hello Me

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Joseph Parr

led

9/2

Form: 91-0 D

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Landed 6f Curragh maiden last October but off eight months before beating only one in 6f Naas handicap on her final run for Michael O'Callaghan in July; she still can't be ruled out though on her debut for new yard in first-time tongue tie, especially if the market vibes are positive.
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13th

13

(10)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Belle Fourche

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Anthony McCann

slowly away, lost many lengths start, detached in rear throughout

40/1

12

(8)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Belle Fourche

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Anthony McCann

Won on AW last winter for David O'Meara; has looked in the handicapper's grip this winter in Britain and untried at 7f; wears first-time blinkers on yard debut.

16/1

6th

5

(9)

16th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Belle Fourche

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

slowly away, in rear

6/1

Form: 130364 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Got back on track when fourth of eight in 7f Lingfield handicap (AW) in August; he can't be discounted off an easing mark.
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2nd

3

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Spring Is Sprung

9st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Enjoyed a productive summer last year and he returned to action with a career-best effort at Southwell in January; solid runs in defeat on his last two starts; another big run on the cards.

10/1

3rd

7

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Spring Is Sprung

8st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Paul Midgley

Strike-rate of 8-35 includes five turf wins; creditable fourth (Far Above The Law second) of 17 at Thirsk (5f, good) three weeks ago; likely to be competitive again.

10/1

4th

2

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Spring Is Sprung

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Strike-rate of 8-34 includes five turf wins; seventh behind Vantheman at Hamilton 14 days ago but moved well for a long way before fading late on.

10/1

Non-runners

Spring Is Sprung

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £25.70
Straight Forecast £24.53
Tricast £74.71
Trifecta £87.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Astro Jakk

SPOTLIGHT:

Chief Of Staff

Daily Mail:

Aramis Grey

NEWMARKET:

Spring Is Sprung

RP Ratings:

Hello Me

LAMBOURN:

Stockpyle

Daily Express:

Spring Is Sprung

Telegraph:

Chief Of Staff

Daily Record:

Chief Of Staff

TOPSPEED:

Hello Me

The Sun:

Aramis Grey

The Star:

Aramis Grey

The Times:

Astro Jakk

The Guardian:

Astro Jakk

Daily Mirror:

Astro Jakk