December 08 / 19.30 Chelmsford (AW)

19.30

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Racing Is Everyone’s Sport Handicap

  • Prize money: £3996
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Racing Is Everyone’s Sport Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.30
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 760151 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Turf winner in June; comes here on the up, winning C&D handicaps last month and again last week; drawn wide today and has a penalty to shoulder but he can't be ruled out in current rich vein of form.
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12th

3

(1)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Alafdhal

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

All wins at 6f up to two years ago but last five successes at 5f, most recently off much the same mark at Wolverhampton before Christmas; has beaten a total of two rivals in his last three starts, however, so more needs to be done back at 6f; cheekpieces refitted in place of a visor.

14/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 746221 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three of his six wins have come over C&D, most recently a game front-running effort last week; not well in under a 5lb penalty (only due to go up 3lb) but he has been rated much higher in the past; well drawn and he holds strong claims.
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9

(11)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Araifjan

9st 1lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Dual winner here (6f/7f) in 2020; has gone close a couple of times lately, as when beaten a short head at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) in July, but losing run up to 24; others look more solid.

12/1

10

(3)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Araifjan

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Herrington

No win away from Chelmsford since September 2021; agonisingly close at Newcastle (5f, AW) on penultimate start and bang there in a classified at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) on latest, which needs respect, but this test might be a little too sharp.

7/1

3

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

14:50 Yarmouth

Araifjan

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Herrington

Winless away from Chelmsford since September 2021's 5f success here, though came agonisingly close to putting that right in a Newcastle 0-55 handicap latest; replication of the form of June's C&D third (good to firm) won't quite suffice, and there's likely competition for the lead also.

5/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5252 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Hooded for last week's handicap debut at Lingfield (5f) and he ran with credit, keeping on for second in a 0-55; returning to 6f can help and he is still low mileage; 2lb well in and one to consider.
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7th

4

(9)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Hit Mac

10st 1lb

J: Connor Planas

T: George Boughey

prominent, raced wide early

9/2

3rd

8

(8)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Hit Mac

9st 3lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: George Boughey

prominent

9/2

4th

6

(9)

3rd Apr 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Hit Mac

9st 3lb

J: Connor Planas

T: George Boughey

Got off the mark with an odds-on win in a Wolverhampton handicap (5f, Tapeta) in January but he's not gone on from that in four runs since; was forced wide over C&D last time but he finished behind Porfin in that race and it took his record to 1-14; others are more persuasive.

7/1

Form: 58-050

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in maidens but he has yet to fire in handicaps, most recently a heavy defeat at Windsor in October (after 234 days off); drawn widest and others look safer.
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4th

3

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thomas Equinas

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Dean Ivory

All five wins have came at Chelmsford's Polytrack; on a mounting losing run but didn't fare too badly when fourth of 11 at Southwell (7f) ten days ago.

3/1

4th

6

(10)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Thomas Equinas

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dean Ivory

It's now 18 starts since his last victory and he came in only ninth of 12 in 6f Kempton handicap last month; others are preferred.

12/1

9th

2

(12)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Thomas Equinas

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Five AW wins, all at Chelmsford (7f-1m, Polytrack); on a 17-race losing run and needs to be much better than on his last three starts.

20/1

Form: 251151 D

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
4-12 on AW, including Southwell wins in three of his last four starts; creeping up the weights and has a wide draw but his profile means he can't be ignored at this level.
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14th

10

(2)

5th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Ripon

Marwari

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

His four wins have all come on Tapeta and he's run poorly in two starts back this summer (said to have never travelled when tailed off latterly); One For The Ladies looks his yard's best chance.

33/1

11th

4

(4)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Marwari

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

All four wins have been on the AW, one over C&D; below par last twice, notably when tailed off after a break at Nottingham last time; bit to prove.

14/1

8th

6

(1)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

20:30 Nottingham

Marwari

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

dwelt start, raced in last, weakened quickly under 2f out

14/1

10/1

Form: 621097 CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Two course wins last winter, one over this trip and also over 1m; added a Yarmouth 6f handicap in August but well short of that level in three runs since; Adam Kirby booked and well drawn so dangerous to rule out off a handy mark.
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13th

7

(1)

5th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Design

9st 7lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Henry Spiller

in touch with leaders

10/1

11th

1

(2)

25th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Design

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Henry Spiller

took keen hold, prominent

8/1

5th

2

(10)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:25 Lingfield (AW)

Dark Design

9st 11lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Henry Spiller

Capable at this level and he has run with credit in defeat on his last three starts; closely matched with Real Estate on recent Chelmsford run; one for the shortlist.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 165634 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
6f winner at Lingfield in August; not progressed since then but he ran creditably on his stable debut 12 days ago (7f) and the addition of cheekpieces may help; one to consider.
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5

(5)

18th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ramdon Rocks

9st 8lb

J: Mark Crehan

T: Alice Haynes

11th

11

(4)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:20 Southwell (AW)

Ramdon Rocks

9st 0lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Alice Haynes

6f winner who returned to form when going very close at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) early last month; however, two lesser efforts have followed and he's back to having something to prove.

20/1

6th

9

(9)

17th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

12:40 Kempton (AW)

Ramdon Rocks

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Didn't really progress for Ismail Mohammed after making a winning handicap debut at Lingfield (6f) last summer; he has shown winning potential for his new yard, however, notably when second at Newcastle 15 days ago; poor draw here though and others are stronger.

7/1

Form: 007-07

Last run: 205 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Peak RPR of just 40 in her six starts; bred to do better at some point but not easily recommended.
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10th

6

(1)

26th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Pusey Street

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Faded late over 6f at Lingfield two weeks ago and may benefit from this return to 5f; however, holds weak claims as things stand (0-9 and yet to finish in the first six).

33/1

7th

6

(9)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

12:40 Lingfield (AW)

Pusey Street

9st 5lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: John Gallagher

disputed lead

33/1

9th

9

(5)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Pusey Street

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: John Gallagher

led, pushed along and joined 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out

50/1

Form: 287-70

Last run: 78 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who has yet to fire for her new stable, with several breaks throughout the last 13 months; down in the weights and tried in cheekpieces for the first time; best watched.
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5th

5

(6)

12th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Madame Marmalade

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

towards rear

20/1

9th

10

(4)

8th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Madame Marmalade

8st 13lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

11-race maiden who has yet to fire for her new stable, with several breaks throughout the last 13 months; down in the weights and tried in cheekpieces for the first time; best watched.

33/1

20/1

Form: 336678

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; blinkers didn't help matters at Wolverhampton last week and they are quickly dispensed with; she will be 2lb lower from the weekend and others look stronger.
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5

(7)

25th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Wooders Dream

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Denis Quinn

Scrambled home in a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton on her first run for Mick Appleby in February; less good twice afterwards but she didn't run too badly on her first run for this yard in March; others more convicing for win purposes.

16/1

4th

12

(10)

28th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wooders Dream

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Denis Quinn

started quickly, prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on but lost two places inside final furlong

12/1

11th

7

(12)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Wooders Dream

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Made an immediate impact on her first start for Mick Appleby when off the mark at the 14th attempt in a 0-55 handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 13 days ago; caught wide and far from disgraced when fourth in 7f Chelmsford classified event last week; big player back in a handicap.

11/2

20/1

Form: -93884

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who has run to a similar level in three runs for this yard, most recently finishing fourth at Wolverhampton 12 days ago (5f; made running); dropping in the weights but he needs a bit more to break his duck.
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11th

7

(5)

8th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Olivetti

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Robert Stephens

Eight-race maiden who has run to a similar level in three runs for this yard, most recently finishing fourth at Wolverhampton 12 days ago (5f; made running); dropping in the weights but he needs a bit more to break his duck.

20/1

4th

11

(9)

26th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olivetti

9st 1lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Robert Stephens

Seven-race maiden who has finished down the field in two 5f runs for his new yard; down in the weights but with plenty to prove.

33/1

8th

11

(9)

27th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Olivetti

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Robert Stephens

midfield on outer, lost position and raced wide 2f out, soon ridden, made no impression

25/1

Form: -45530

Last run: 65 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
All runs at 5f; just the odd flash of ability, including a running-on third of 14 at Southwell in September; any improvement for the extra distance would bring him into the reckoning.
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11th

7

(7)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

12:50 Southwell (AW)

Maybe Tonight

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Stayed on well to take third over C&D in September; well backed when upped to 6f for the first time at Chelmsford 15 days ago but he was too free early and didn't get home; cheekpieces now tried; still has time to do better after just nine starts.

9/2

7th

7

(1)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Maybe Tonight

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

All runs at 5f; the odd flash of ability, including a running-on third of 14 at Southwell in September; any improvement for the extra distance would bring him into the reckoning and Hollie Doyle is a positive booking.

15/2

Non-runners

Maybe Tonight

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Payout
Exacta £16.20
Straight Forecast £13.91
Tricast £28.36
Trifecta £48.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Araifjan

RP Ratings:

Hit Mac

The Star:

Alafdhal

The Guardian:

Olivetti

The Times:

Hit Mac

Daily Mirror:

Hit Mac

Daily Record:

Hit Mac

POSTDATA:

Araifjan

Telegraph:

Araifjan

Daily Mail:

Araifjan

D Express:

Araifjan

The Sun:

Araifjan