November 10 / 19.00 Chelmsford (AW)

19.00

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Betsi Handicap

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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Betsi Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 634221 C

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive since making his debut in June and deservedly got off the mark at the sixth attempt with a neck success here (2m) in September; 3lb rise not a major issue, but given that he looks such a strong stayer over a longer distance the return to this trip may not be ideal unless they go off particularly hard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Mountain Road

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

4-15 for David Simcock; four runs for current yard, absent 582 days before this season's, in which he showed that significant ability remains; needs to build on those performances but going back up from the 1m5f of last two outings should suit and he continues down the weights; case can be made.

10/1

5th

7

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Mountain Road

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

4-15 for David Simcock; absent for 582 days before having two runs for new yard this spring, runs which showed that significant ability remains but he needs to build on those performances.

16/1

3rd

2

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

14:40 Hamilton

Mountain Road

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

4-15 for David Simcock; absent for 582 days after a heavy defeat on debut for this yard and last week's comeback run at Musselburgh was just okay (2m, good); others preferred.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £8.00

Form: 554716 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Made it fifth-time lucky with a gritty neck success from 1lb lower over C&D in September, but has since been well held at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta); needs to bounce back.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Spit Spot

9st 9lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won twice on AW in her youth; three hurdle wins since joining this stable, the latest at Perth last October; not so good this spring and a wind op last month needs to turn things around.

20/1

4

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Spit Spot

11st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won twice over 3m here last autumn (good/soft); hasn't been in such good form since but may fare better back here with cheekpieces now tried.

11/1

7th

2

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Spit Spot

11st 11lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Course maiden winner who won two in a row at Perth (3m, good/soft) in the autumn before lesser show at Ascot (2m7f, good) in November; again soundly beaten at Haydock (3m, good to soft) a fortnight ago following a break but she may have needed that run and is not written off.

20/1

Form: 122320

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Mainly consistent this year, including three wins over 1m4f on turf/Tapeta, but was beaten a long way at York (1m6f, good to soft) last month; stays at least this far and could easily bounce back, but this will be his 14th outing of the year so he does look vulnerable to a less-exposed rival.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

5

(13)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Pons Aelius

9st 9lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Six-time winner at up to 2m in Britain but yet to hit any sort of form for current yard; career-low mark and tongue-tie tried so don't rule out.

12/1

11th

7

(16)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Pons Aelius

9st 11lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: H D McGuigan

Donegal yard likes to pick up horses with back-form, often from Britain, and try to rejuvenate them; six-time winner at up to 2m but hasn't been finishing out his races in Ireland and been off a while.

18/1

8th

9

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pons Aelius

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Six-time winner for Charlie Johnston and best form over this trip; poor on first two runs for this yard at big prices; better than bare result when beaten over 5l at Gowran last May; yard's first runner of the year won on Tuesday; no surprise were he to go well after a break with leading claimer aboard.

20/1

11/1

Form: 261234 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Consistent since the end of last year including wins here (1m2f) and at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack); last couple of efforts off this mark show this sort of trip isn't a problem, but potentially vulnerable to an improver; stable won this last year.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(8)

16th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Myriad

9st 7lb

J: George Rooke

T: Richard Hughes

Had C&D form before missing 2023; not quite back to his previous level but he took a late second to one on the middle leg of a three-timer, at Bath (1m6f) in June, and should be involved again; versatile tactically.

8/1

2nd

6

(9)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Bath

Myriad

9st 4lb

J: George Rooke

T: Richard Hughes

Scored on AW in 2021 and 2022; missed last year but he's not been beaten far in two runs on Polytrack (1m4f/2m) this spring after a long absence; still lightly raced on turf and he's not ruled out on this drop back in trip.

8/1

Form: 31551

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Handy sort who only made his debut in April and took his record to 2-5 with a clearcut success at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) eight days ago; has a 6lb penalty and another 2f to contend with, but he remains open to plenty more progress and is respected; stable also runs Pons Aelius.
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Verdict Starting price

9

(15)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Dubai Leader

9st 12lb

J: Ms L Dowdall

T: Donal Kinsella

Won three for the Johnstons in Britain, two on quick turf at 1m2f-1m4f; best run for this yard here over 1m7f (good) for this rider last July; poor since and never in contention on seasonal reappearance at Cork (1m, good); this trip more suitable and 3lb below last win but others look more likely.

50/1

9

(15)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Dubai Leader

9st 12lb

J: Ms L Dowdall

T: Donal Kinsella

Won three for the Johnstons in Britain, two on quick turf at 1m2f-1m4f; best run for this yard here over 1m7f (good) for this rider last July; poor since and never in contention on seasonal reappearance at Cork (1m, good); this trip more suitable and 3lb below last win but others look more likely.

50/1

11th

4

(9)

6th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:08 Cork

Dubai Leader

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Donal Kinsella

Won three races at up to 1m4f in Britain for the Johnstons; one of four runs for this yard was encouraging and there have been excuses the last twice on account of the draw and ground; off since August but not without hope.

33/1

Form: 1-33

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut for Andrew Balding at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) a year ago and third behind a couple of smart Godolphin representatives at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) in January (met trouble); was returning from 291 days off (gelded in the meantime) when third of five on stable/handicap debut back at Kempton 15 days ago; the run should have brought him on, but not sure the longer trip will suit on pedigree.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

14:05 Kelso

Sea Grey

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

held up in rear, awkward jump 1st

13/2

7th

7

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Sea Grey

9st 9lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Donald McCain

dwelt start, took keen hold, always behind, hampered over 2f out, not recover

4/1

Form: -22353

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in five starts for Donnacha O'Brien, including when chasing home the high-class Changingoftheguard at a respectable distance at Dundalk (10.7f, Tapeta) in April; had been off for 131 days (gelded in the meantime) when third of eight in a first-time visor (retained) on stable debut in a Nottingham novice (1m6f, soft) 15 days ago; likely more will be needed in order to shed his maiden tag.
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3rd

14

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Warwick

Artistic Choice

10st 12lb

J: A P Heskin

T: Michael Bell

Fairly useful Flat-racer who is 2-6 over hurdles; pulled up in soft-ground Newbury handicap 33 days ago but has claims if judged on his close second off today's mark there (2m, good) three weeks earlier.

10/1

12

25th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 183y

Class 3

13:30 Newbury

Artistic Choice

10st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Michael Bell

Juvenile hurdler who has performed well in 2m handicaps the last twice, winning at Huntingdon then close second here; Flat record suggests he'll stay this longer distance; possibilities off a low weight.

8/1

2nd

8

4th Mar 2023

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

15:25 Newbury

Artistic Choice

10st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Michael Bell

Won the first and latest of his four races over hurdles, latterly on his handicap hurdle debut at Huntingdon (2m, good); raised 6lb but may well have more to offer.

7/2

Form: -02115 BF

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Showed little in three outings as a 2yo (once on Polytrack) but made an immediate impact once returning in handicaps in the summer, including wins on good ground at Pontefract (1m4f) and Newbury (1m5f); the race wasn't run to suit (pulled hard in rear) when failing in his hat-trick bid back at Newbury in August, since when he has been gelded; could go well if this pans out more favourably for him.
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3rd

5

(8)

26th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

19:55 Pontefract

Wagga Wagga

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hughie Morrison

Won over this trip and over 1m5f on sound surface last summer but disappointing (pulled hard) on reappearance/first run since gelded at Lingfield (AW); not out of this back on turf if he settles better.

11/2

7th

6

(10)

13th May 2023

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Wagga Wagga

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Hughie Morrison

dwelt start, pulled hard, raced wide, towards rear, headway from 3f out, ridden 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out

5/1

6

(5)

10th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Wagga Wagga

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Hughie Morrison

Showed little in three outings as a 2yo (once on Polytrack) but made an immediate impact once returning in handicaps in the summer, including wins on good ground at Pontefract (1m4f) and Newbury (1m5f); the race wasn't run to suit (pulled hard in rear) when failing in his hat-trick bid back at Newbury in August, since when he has been gelded; could go well if this pans out more favourably for him.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £54.50
Straight Forecast £68.23
Tricast £353.47
Trifecta £272.00

Selections

Telegraph:

Mountain Road

SPOTLIGHT:

Dubai Leader

POSTDATA:

Myriad

The Guardian:

Sea Grey

NEWMARKET:

Artistic Choice

Daily Mail:

Mountain Road

The Sun:

Mountain Road

The Star:

Mountain Road

Daily Record:

Mountain Road

RP Ratings:

Dubai Leader

TOPSPEED:

Dubai Leader

D Express:

Dubai Leader

Daily Mirror:

Dubai Leader

The Times:

Myriad