October 27 / 18.00 Chelmsford (AW)

18.00

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chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap

  • Prize money: £3996
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

1st
4 (4)
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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 225512 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Successful twice at Windsor for current stable; went very close at Kempton (6f) returned to AW last week, despite swerving left leaving the stalls; C&D winner off 1lb higher in 2021 and warrants respect.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

5

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Vape

9st 1lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

Conditions to suit and this veteran is likely to find more races this year; the evidence of his two runs in 2026 suggests he may need some more help from the handicapper before he is of renewed interest though.

20/1

4th

3

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:42 Ffos Las

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9st 12lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won twice over 6f at Windsor (good to firm) and Chepstow (good) last August; may have needed last month's return at the latter track (7f, good to firm), but this trip looks on the sharp side.

8/1

10th

5

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

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9st 6lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

Dual 6f winner (once here) last summer; also suited by 7f but we haven't seen him since a disappointing AW run in September and he probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 492516 CD BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
7f/1m winner who remains unexposed as a sprinter and won over C&D last month, beating Healing Power; hindered by being hampered at the start seven days later (shaped as if still in form); drawn widest but otherwise has good credentials.
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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

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

Standard

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

16/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 339250 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent on AW and has gained both wins in his sphere; below form on turf the last twice but holds each-way hopes off a workable mark returned to an ideal scenario.
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5th

1

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Nubough

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Pattinson

Fine on Tapeta but all his wins have come on Polytrack, including twice last spring at Chelmsford; still dangerous when dipping into this company but he's unpredictable now and 7f round here is enough of a test.

7/1

11th

12

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Nubough

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Capable on his day and 1lb below his last winning mark, but now at the veteran stage and recent form has an uneven look to it; others more compelling.

40/1

6th

7

(8)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Nubough

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Two C&D wins; has been racing over 7f, a rival forcing a dead-heat off this mark at Chelmsford last May, but he had won over 6f there last March; finished a fair runner-up when making the running again here last month but likely more needed for the win.

14/1

Form: 362749 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Over two years since he last won on turf; below par since a placed effort in July; modest record on AW and has plenty to prove on first start in this sphere since April 2018.
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4th

2

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Delagate This Lord

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

Well held in sole course run (5f) but he won on Southwell Tapeta (6f) last December and showed he retains plenty of ability in both runs this year; bolted to post and withdrawn on intended yard debut in September; not dismissed on the earlier runs.

10/1

4

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:45 Hamilton

Delagate This Lord

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Gary Harrison

Has won nine races from 5f-6f; seems to handle any ground and two fair runs over 6f for Kieran Burke in July; quite interesting on debut for new yard.

20/1

3

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Salisbury

Delagate This Lord

9st 8lb

J: John Fahy

T: Keiran Burke

Has always been at his best at Bath but he closed from off the pace to be fourth at Kempton 23 days ago on stable debut (after an absence); not dismissed.

11/2

Form: 3741

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made a successful handicap debut at Newcastle (dropped to 5f) last week, looking well ahead of his mark and showing major improvement; excellent chance under 5lb penalty, provided he's as effective back over 6f; due to run off 4lb higher in future.
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1st

2

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Our Absent Friends

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Respectable third over C&D (good to firm) last month but two lesser Ayr runs have followed, including on Monday.

12/1

9th

9

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Our Absent Friends

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Tristan Davidson

Best at 5f, but all his wins have come on AW or good/soft ground on turf; fair third on fast ground at Catterick two runs back (5f) but well beaten after being slowly away and losing a shoe over C&D last week.

12/1

7th

5

(3)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Our Absent Friends

10st 9lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Tristan Davidson

Course scorer who got back on track with third of five in 5f Catterick handicap 13 days ago; needs considering from an easing mark.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 843132 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Triple 7f scorer who has bits of respectable 6f form, most recently second to Epic Express here last month (led for long way); consistent since June and looks likely to go well again.
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1st

4

(3)

11th Feb 2023

Standard

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

Standard

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

Standard

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

Form: 570338 C BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Back in better form with two placed efforts in September, then proved a disappointing favourite at Kempton two weeks ago; back on last winning mark, so holds every chance provided he's back on song.
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2

(5)

13th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bobby On The Beat

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Mixed bag since returning from a 13-month absence in November; met trouble at Lingfield on his penultimate start but did not feature 11 days ago; others look safer.

12/1

9th

9

(7)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:17 Lingfield (AW)

Bobby On The Beat

8st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Phil McEntee

Has shaped encouragingly twice here this winter but the bare form suggests he needs to raise his game; losing spell goes back to April 2023.

16/1

9th

9

(7)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:17 Lingfield (AW)

Bobby On The Beat

8st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Phil McEntee

Has shaped encouragingly twice here this winter but the bare form suggests he needs to raise his game; losing spell goes back to April 2023.

16/1

20/1

Form: 825208 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Went close twice on turf in the summer; form dipped the last twice; most of her AW form is at Wolverhampton where she has scored three times; not sure what to expect on first run here.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 3lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Has enjoyed a good year with four wins, two of them over C&D; last two efforts leave her with a bit to prove, though.

14/1

12th

2

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Hardy mare who landed four races on AW (1m to 9.5f) between February and April; also a previous four-time winner on turf but this is just her second crack at 1m2f on her 111th start; still not discounted.

12/1

7th

4

(5)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Robert Stephens

9yo who has won four times since February including twice over C&D; held in third when unpenalised at Wolverhampton last time but she wasn't beaten far and that was another creditable effort; should be in the mix again off 3lb higher.

4/1

25/1

Form: -64296

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden who has inconsistent form this year, peak effort when second at Yarmouth in July; hung left in cheekpieces last time and doesn't look a reliable proposition with visor now applied.
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8th

8

(5)

28th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Kempton (AW)

Justjamie

9st 3lb

J: George Downing

T: Robert Cowell

Eight-race maiden; inconsistent this year, best effort when second at Yarmouth (6f) in July; unattractive profile but the switch to this scenario may suit; dam's sole win came over C&D.

12/1

9th

10

(6)

27th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Justjamie

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Robert Cowell

took keen hold, midfield, lost position and dropped to rear 4f out, pushed along and hung left over 1f out, short of room 1f out, kept on, never dangerous

25/1

6th

7

(8)

27th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Justjamie

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Robert Cowell

in touch with leaders, ridden 2f out, hung left over 1f out, soon no impression

20/1

Form: 971668 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Kempton (6f, AW) in June; however, has not matched that form in three starts since and needs to derive benefit from new headgear combination (second-time hood, first-time blinkers).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(2)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fantasy Navigator

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Darryll Holland

led, headed but prominent after 2f, led again 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

16/1

7th

5

(2)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fantasy Navigator

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Darryll Holland

led, headed but prominent after 2f, led again 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

16/1

25/1

Form: 55-69

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Woe Betide, being 0-4 but possibly still capable of better; however, that rival has better form as things stand; only ninth at Wolverhampton on handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

9

(5)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Secret Tryst

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Denis Quinn

awkward start, pulled hard, in rear, rapid headway after 2f

33/1

9th

7

(3)

13th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Secret Tryst

9st 0lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Denis Quinn

No sign of her learning to settle and is yet to make the frame; can only watch having left William Knight for 1,000gns in February.

20/1

8th

12

(1)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Secret Tryst

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Knight

took keen hold, disputing second

14/1

Form: 405607 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Far from convincing on 2022 form, including two efforts for new yard; however, sole start at Chelmsford resulted in 6f novice win on this card last year (peak performance); interesting in that respect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

3

(6)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Anificas Beauty

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Peter Winks

Bagged a pair of 8.5f Beverley handicaps this summer but she ran poorly in her hat-trick bid at Pontefract (1m) last time; she's the sort to bounce back though.

12/1

7th

1

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Anificas Beauty

9st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Peter Winks

Prevailed by 1l last time to complete a Beverley double; back in good form but she failed in two previous hat-trick attempts and was beaten off 2lb lower (finished fourth) in this race 12 months ago.

11/4

1st

5

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Anificas Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Peter Winks

Proved resurgent with 66-1 success in similar event over C&D (good to firm) last time and has it in her to follow up, having gained back-to-back wins on two occasions in the past; respected.

7/2

13th
12 (13)
Woe Betide

13/2

Form: 9434 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo; beaten favourite on handicap debut at Kempton (6f, AW; finished fourth) two weeks ago but wasn't disgraced, losing two places late on, and is still open to progress at this level; shortlisted.
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13th

12

(13)

27th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Woe Betide

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Jim Boyle

taken down early, towards rear of midfield, headway on outer and went second 4f out, lost position and beaten 1f out, eased and dropped to rear final 110yds

13/2

4th

7

(2)

12th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Woe Betide

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

taken down early, dwelt start, soon prominent, joined leader after 1f, led narrowly after 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra and lost two places inside final 110yds

7/2

Form: 843470 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW scorer for previous yard; not in top form in two runs for new stable, down the field over C&D latest having been totally friendless in the betting; best watched.
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14th

8

(10)

27th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bowling Russian

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Charlie Wallis

ridden early, prominent early, ridden over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

33/1

11th

10

(8)

29th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bowling Russian

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Wallis

awkward start and bumped, in rear, pushed along from under 2f out, ridden and no response from over 1f out

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £34.70
Straight Forecast £27.57
Tricast £239.25
Trifecta £274.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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RP Ratings:

Our Absent Friends

D Express:

Bobby On The Beat

The Star:

Healing Power

Daily Mirror:

Our Absent Friends

POSTDATA:

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The Times:

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Telegraph:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

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Daily Record:

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