December 01 / 17.30 Chelmsford (AW)

17.30

Standard

Betsi Handicap

  • Prize money: £6696
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Betsi Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
7 (8)
Tarbaan

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 413935

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Placed over 1m2f on turf in September, after a break, and didn't enjoy the run of the race before keeping on well for fifth at Kempton (1m; refitted cheekpieces) in October; back up in trip with blinkers tried today; each-way claims at least.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

4

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Tarbaan

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Amy Murphy

Four-time winner on the Flat who showed some promise when fifth of 11 on hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) last month, but has endured heavy defeats in both starts since; not out of the question he could bounce back on handicap debut, though.

16/1

12th

4

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Tarbaan

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Amy Murphy

Four-time winner on the Flat who showed some promise when fifth of 11 on hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) last month, but has endured heavy defeats in both starts since; not out of the question he could bounce back on handicap debut, though.

16/1

11th

13

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

12:50 Fontwell

Tarbaan

11st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

Flat form has largely deteriorated in the last 12 months; shaped better than the bare result over C&D on hurdles debut but suffered a heavy defeat at Fakenham later in October.

33/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 222 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Well-bred colt who has finished second on all three starts, including in C&D novice race two runs ago and when 7l clear of third at Lingfield (1m2f) last time; ought to have more to offer in handicaps and commands respect.
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5th

9

(5)

22nd Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Idee Fixee

9st 2lb

J: Robert Tart

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Runner-up in each of his first five starts, including twice over C&D, and sixth of 14 upped in trip and fitted with this headgear combination at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) in April; has looked an awkward ride so probably best watched on return from 76 days off.

10/1

6th

9

(13)

7th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Idee Fixee

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Runner-up in all five starts, the last four over 1m2f on Polytrack; the longer trip shouldn't be an issue on breeding and he remains unexposed but he hasn't always looked the easiest; needs the addition of cheekpieces to make a difference and has a wide draw to overcome.

10/1

2nd

5

(3)

8th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Idee Fixee

9st 7lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

raced in second, going easily 3f out

10/11

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 121902

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f novice winner who bounced back from a disappointing turf run when close second at Wolverhampton (9.4) 12 days ago; nudged up 2lb for that but remains unexposed over this sort of trip and has the services of William Buick today.
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2nd

1

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diamond Ranger

10st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

prominent

5/1

3rd

4

(6)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Diamond Ranger

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Regained the winning thread at Windsor (11.5f) last month; held off this mark at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last week but did enough to suggest he remains in form; could go well.

14/1

4th

4

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diamond Ranger

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Beaten a neck at Kempton (1m4f) on penultimate start and went one better at Windsor (11.4f) 12 days later, his first win for over two years; acts on Tapeta; back up another 2lb but in the mix if that form is repeated.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 075113 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Came good for current stable with two wins this autumn (1m1f, turf/1m2f, AW) and posted another good effort when third (just behind Diamond Ranger) at Wolverhampton (9.4f) 12 days ago; likely to go well from the front again.
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7th

6

(7)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:36 Redcar

The Menstone Gem

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Back-to-back wins from the front at Newmarket (1m1f, good) and Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last autumn and close third on his return on the AW this February; had excuses on his last two outings and the different headgear he tried last time is repeated; considered.

12/1

8th

1

(15)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Wetherby

The Menstone Gem

9st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Back-to-back wins at Newmarket (1m1f, good) and Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last autumn and was close up on his return on the AW over 9.4f; 1m too sharp a test last time and could go well if taking to blinkers (replace cheekpieces).

10/1

9th

11

(2)

7th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

The Menstone Gem

9st 5lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Craig Lidster

Gained back-to-back wins at Newmarket (1m1f, good) and Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) last autumn and was beaten less than a length into third of ten in an amateur riders' event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) last time; races off the same mark, but this may be an insufficient test for him now.

16/1

Form: 305605 CD

Last run: 90 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Last of five on turf when returning from two-month break in September and off for another three months since; has a C&D win on his CV and is on a good mark now but needs to prove his wellbeing.
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3rd

1

(6)

3rd Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Youre Hired

10st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Amanda Perrett

prominent, shaken up to lead over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, held when bit short of room final 110yds

14/1

5th

1

(5)

1st Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Youre Hired

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Amanda Perrett

Last of five on turf when returning from two-month break in September and off for another three months since; has a C&D win on his CV and is on a good mark now but needs to prove his wellbeing.

14/1

Form: 544104

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Belatedly opened his account with 1m novice win at Chepstow this summer, his 16th start, and kept on for respectable fourth when back on Polytrack here (1m) last month; today's trip also suits but others appeal more.
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9

27th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Painless Potter

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Picked up for 14,000gns after winning a Worcester hurdle (2m4f) for Shaun Lycett in the autumn; poor in two runs for this yard since and would want to see good support before considering him.

20/1

10th

2

(11)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

13:20 Newcastle (AW)

Painless Potter

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

One win each on Flat (2022 turf novice) and over hurdles (made all this September); left Shaun Lycett for 14,000gns before pulled up in a hurdle race seven weeks ago; some AW minor honours make this look a good mark.

12/1

0

14

29th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Worcester

Painless Potter

10st 10lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Formerly a fairly useful Flat-racer and came good over hurdles at ninth attempt, making all in C&D handicap for Shaun Lycett this month; recently changed hands for 14,000gns; interesting to see what new stable can do with him.

12/1

Form: 686524 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner in spring (1m2f, maiden/1m4f novice) but generally disappointing since switched to handicaps; seemed to have turned things around when second at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in September but his AW run in October was underwhelming and others here have more persuasive profiles.
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2

(2)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

18:20 Pontefract

Knightswood

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Ran as if something was amiss last time; in good form otherwise this term and looks capable of being involved; however, he's still seeking a first handicap success away from Ripon.

9/2

4

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:38 Newmarket

Knightswood

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Johnston

Loves Ripon where he won again last month by a narrow margin; badly in under a penalty when a close third over 1m6f here 12 days ago and he's 2lb lower for this; can be relied upon to give his running and be seriously involved.

2/1

4

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:38 Newmarket

Knightswood

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Johnston

Loves Ripon where he won again last month by a narrow margin; badly in under a penalty when a close third over 1m6f here 12 days ago and he's 2lb lower for this; can be relied upon to give his running and be seriously involved.

2/1

Form: 750004

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Returned from break with two down-the-field turf runs this autumn but showed a bit more when fourth in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Kempton (1m) a fortnight ago; another 2lb lower here and probably worth another crack at 1m2f; could have a say.
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6

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Seasett

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

A fair 2m3f hurdles scorer for John Joseph Hanlon but he ended his time there below par; starts out for his new yard on a handy-looking mark though so he's not without interest on the back of wind surgery; visor replaces blinkers.

9/2

6th

1

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:55 Worcester

Seasett

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Dual hurdles winner at around 2m3f (stays 2m4f); well beaten in all three starts for this trainer; handy mark as a result and support for him would be interesting.

13/2

5th

3

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

18:30 Sligo

Seasett

11st 8lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

prominent, outpaced before 2 out, weakened approaching last

7/1

Form: 933531 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ended fairly long losing run when keeping on well to win C&D Class 5 event in October; subsequent 4lb rise doesn't look excessive but he's against stronger opposition this time.
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1st

5

(7)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Buxted Too

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ian Williams

Hard to recommend on recent efforts, but has dropped 7lb lower than when gaining his second C&D success back in February; worth a second look with a visor given a try, especially if attracting support.

9/1

10th

8

(6)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Haydock

Buxted Too

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ian Williams

Won at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in February but he's not fired in three starts since July and seems out of sorts at present; only of interest with market support.

25/1

5

(9)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:32 Haydock

Buxted Too

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Ian Williams

This year's win was on Polytrack at Kempton (1m4f) in February and he's 2lb lower today, having gone off the boil in his two runs this summer; has never won beyond 1m4f and he last ran on ground softer than good in 2021.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £31.40
Straight Forecast £23.95
Tricast £103.76
Trifecta £160.90

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Diamond Ranger

SPOTLIGHT:

Idee Fixee

TOPSPEED:

Buxted Too

Daily Mirror:

The Menstone Gem

D Express:

Painless Potter

RP Ratings:

You're Hired

POSTDATA:

Idee Fixee

Daily Record:

Idee Fixee

The Times:

Diamond Ranger

Telegraph:

Diamond Ranger

Daily Mail:

Diamond Ranger

The Sun:

Diamond Ranger

The Guardian:

Buxted Too

The Star:

Buxted Too