October 22 / 20.00 Chelmsford (AW)

20.00

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  • Prize money: £3996
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 071834 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Made most when off the mark over 5f at Salisbury in July; has run creditably in defeat in two of three 6f runs since and the return to 5f is likely to suit, especially from the rail draw; bold bid likely.
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14th

7

(7)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Thank The Lord

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Gary Harrison

Ended 2025 with two placed efforts on AW and he lines up here off a 6lb lower mark than when second at Newcastle in December; that is a result of four lesser efforts though and he now has a point to prove.

20/1

9th

3

(2)

23rd Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thank The Lord

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Gary Harrison

Close third over C&D in November off 3lb higher but he's finished down the field in his last three starts and his last win was over two years ago; others preferred.

16/1

10th

5

(7)

24th Feb 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Thank The Lord

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Gary Harrison

No win since February 2024; caught late by Latin Five (who, when factoring in riding arrangements, is now 6lb worse off) over C&D three starts back; less competitive at Southwell (6f) and Wolverhampton since; must bounce back.

16/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -41275 D

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Useful 5f AW record since gelded, winning at Wolverhampton in February and doing well at the weights when a close second at Lingfield to one who is now rated 22lb higher; had no luck in running back from a break at Wolverhampton in July and of interest despite lacking a recent run.
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10th

9

(6)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

20:10 Yarmouth

Munificent

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Four-time winner; winless this year but he's been running well for the most part and didn't get the best of runs when fifth of ten at Nottingham (5f) last time; shortlisted.

8/1

5th

10

(2)

10th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

20:18 Nottingham

Munificent

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Triple Tapeta winner who is still lightly raced on turf and was successful in this sphere (5f, soft) last spring; mixed record in his four runs this year but he was runner-up at Wolverhampton last time and has claims if he can back that up.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 880927

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has had only three goes in AW handicaps and did well to go as close as she did over 6f here in September; never involved over 7f 14 days ago and her usual slow start is a worry now dropped to 5f.
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8th

3

(7)

5th Jan 2023

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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

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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

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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

100/30

Form: 345452 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has totted up 16 wins and although on a losing run now he has dropped right down the weights and nearly grabbed another success over 6f here this month; dual C&D winner who has more going for him than most.
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3rd

9

(5)

2nd Mar 2023

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0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Shamshon

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Stuart Williams

led narrowly, headed but pressed leader 5f out

4/1

3rd

13

(2)

28th Jan 2023

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0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Shamshon

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Stuart Williams

disputing second

8/1

3rd

6

(8)

12th Jan 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Shamshon

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Stuart Williams

prominent, lost ground from 3f out, pushed along from 2f out, headway from over 1f out, stayed on

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: 323-07

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has 6f form here; consistent in 2021 with one win, over extended 5f at Brighton, but was some way off his best on turf when back from a break in the spring; off for five months since and guesswork involved with cheekpieces returning with refitted tongue-tie.
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12th

6

(8)

28th Feb 2023

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Breezyandbright

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

raced freely, in touch with leaders

8/1

7th

1

(5)

27th Jan 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Breezyandbright

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

took keen hold, prominent on outer

5/2

1st

7

(2)

20th Jan 2023

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Breezyandbright

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Ran out the easy winner of a 6f handicap here two weeks ago, recording a good Topspeed figure in the process; 5lb rise looks manageable but his stamina for 7f has to be taken on trust.

11/2

8/1

Form: 635706 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Multiple turf/AW winner, mostly at 6f, and well held in rare 5f runs over the last two years; not disgraced off her reduced mark in refitted blinkers (retained) at Yarmouth on Tuesday but others look more likely.
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4th

7

(7)

28th Jan 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Camachess

8st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

In good order this winter, including a 6f win at Southwell last month (Class 6 for amateur riders); ran right up to her recent best at Southwell 11 days ago but this looks a stronger race.

8/1

2nd

5

(5)

17th Jan 2023

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Camachess

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

towards rear, headway from 2f out, ridden and briefly disputed lead over 1f out, soon led clearly, kept on but headed towards finish

14/1

11

(12)

3rd Jan 2023

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Camachess

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

prominent

8/1

14/1

Form: 470784

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has had plenty of chances off modest marks and although she kept persevering when fourth over 6f here 14 days ago it's not certain that a sharp 5f like this will be ideal; cheekpieces added.
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9th

10

(5)

18th Nov 2023

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Connaisseur

10st 4lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Ben Case

Longstanding maiden but was a good fourth of 12 over C&D in September; blinkers replace cheekpieces after a poor run at Chelmsford; could bounce back.

25/1

9th

8

(5)

14th Sep 2023

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1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Miss Connaisseur

9st 3lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Ben Case

Longstanding maiden but she posted a good fourth of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago; not ruled out despite being 1lb out of the handicap.

14/1

4th

13

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Connaisseur

10st 2lb

J: Miss Poppy Scott

T: Ben Case

26-race maiden under both codes and she's been well held back on the Flat in last five runs; makes no appeal.

50/1

Form: 876023

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won 7f maiden in France early last year; slow start to British career but two fair 5f runs at Wolverhampton since cheekpieces added to tongue-tie and she should be competitive.
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6th

5

(7)

15th Aug 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Privilege

9st 6lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Robert Cowell

Won a similar contest over C&D in January, but it's been hard going since then including twice at the same level; needs a turnaround.

12/1

9th

6

(13)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:55 Yarmouth

Privilege

9st 9lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Robert Cowell

prominent

33/1

20/1

Form: -84896

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Two respectable front-running efforts over 5f on Lingfield AW this year but improvement needed, which is unlikely from this draw.
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9th

12

(11)

22nd Oct 2022

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Astonbury

9st 0lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Robert Eddery

midfield, some headway over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

20/1

Form: 358277 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Has gone close over 6f here and he wasn't beaten too far over 5f on Wolverhampton AW 23 days ago; however, improvement needed on two C&D starts early in the year and this looks like hard work from the widest draw; visor replaced with first-time tongue-tie and refitted blinkers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

1

(6)

24th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bernard Spierpoint

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Nine-time winner; good runs few and far between in 2025 and he made a low-key return to action over C&D two weeks ago; revival not out of the question but others look safer.

16/1

7th

2

(7)

10th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bernard Spierpoint

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Most recent wins were over 5f/5.5f for Darryll Holland in August and September 2024; some fair runs since and just as effective at 6f but lacks a recent outing; back with a former yard.

10/1

6th

2

(10)

11th Sep 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Bernard Spierpoint

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Darryll Holland

Nine-time winner, including once here (5f), and currently 6lb lower than for his last success; returned to Darryll Holland ahead of his fourth of eight at Brighton 11 days ago; market useful with the stable also running Kodi Red.

15/2

Form: 000065

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Finished close behind Steel Duchess over 6f here in September but didn't repeat the form next time and her 5f run over C&D in August leaves her well short of what will be needed here.
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9th

7

(2)

27th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Littlemissattitude

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Long-standing maiden who has beaten just one rival in her three starts this year; she's hard to make a case for.

16/1

4

(14)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Littlemissattitude

10st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

6th

3

(3)

20th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Littlemissattitude

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Derek Shaw

Long-standing maiden who beat only one rival in 5f handicap here 17 days ago; others make much more appeal.

33/1

Non-runners

Super Julius, Bernard Spierpoint, Littlemissattitude

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.80
Straight Forecast £14.73
Tricast £91.13
Trifecta £146.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Shamshon

SPOTLIGHT:

Munificent

D Express:

Privilege

NEWMARKET:

Camachess

The Times:

Thank The Lord

RP Ratings:

Munificent

Telegraph:

Munificent

Daily Mirror:

Privilege

The Sun:

Privilege

The Star:

Camachess

The Guardian:

Shamshon

Daily Mail:

Shamshon

Daily Record:

Shamshon