February 02 / 19.00 Chelmsford (AW)

19.00

Standard

Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap

  • Prize money: £6621
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 5521-7 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Made all at Southwell on debut for Mick Appleby and had an excuse (coughing post-race) on sole run since; should still have more to offer for current yard and remains of interest; change of headgear.
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3

(7)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Blind Beggar

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

Has won just once since April 2024, at Sandown (5f, good; from 6lb higher) last July; joined this trainer soon after for 15,000gns, and runner-up on stable debut; nowhere near his best in three starts this year, including when twelfth of 20 at York (6f; 50-1) latest.

25/1

12th

21

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Blind Beggar

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Jessica Macey

Record of 240500 for current yard reflects that he hasn't been able to hold his form; others are much more obvious.

40/1

11th

6

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Blind Beggar

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Record of 24050 for new yard reflects that he hasn't been able to hold his form; failed to beat a rival in sole outing this year; others have better claims.

50/1

5/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 42-241 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has gained all wins at Lingfield, the most recent in comfortable fashion under Sean Levey six days ago; well treated under a penalty (future mark 2lb higher) and has to be feared despite being 0-5 at Chelmsford.
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6th

8

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Cracking 8yo who has won two Polytrack races in every season for the last five years; however, he finished behind Spendmore Lane and Ancient State at Lingfield recently and the return to Tapeta looks a negative.

20/1

4th

1

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Lingfield (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Prolific C&D winner, most recently when making all 54 days ago; a 3lb rise won't stop him if in the same form and he may not have to work too hard to lead; major player.

5/2

1st

3

(5)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

14:53 Lingfield (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Got the better of the battle for the early lead when beating Beaumadier and Gogo Yubari here on January 14 and he would have strong claims if reproducing that form; he hasn't managed it in two subsequent starts but a full revival would be no surprise.

9/2

14/1

Form: 114-48 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick in the autumn; however, balance of subsequent form suggest he's likely set for a supporting role; drops back in grade after coming up well short in Class 3 last time.
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5

(2)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:15 Brighton

Pop Dancer

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins this season, the latter from the front over C&D (good to soft) in May; also suited by good to firm ground and last month's down-the-field finish here can be excused (stumbled leaving stalls) but others in this line-up look better handicapped; finished last of 13 in first-time visor here yesterday.

6/1

4

(3)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:22 Brighton

Pop Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Tony Carroll

In a good vein of form, including at Brighton, until losing his chance at the start last time; however, raced mainly at about 5f and this belated return to 6f presents a question mark; change of headgear.

10/1

1

(11)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:15 Brighton

Pop Dancer

9st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Resurgent 8yo who handles most ground and has form figures of 231212 since the end of March; put in a dominant display (good to soft) in May and was just nabbed last time (also C&D, good to firm) in June; up another 1lb but remains well handicapped on old form and he's a big player back from a two-month break.

3/1

4th
5 (3)
Harb

100/30

Form: 6519-2 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Scored at this course in September and Lingfield (beat Mick's Spirit) in December; creditable second, behind a progressive and prolific AW handicapper, over C&D three weeks ago; solid contender off unaltered mark.
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6

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Harb

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Hit and miss but it was career win number nine when narrowly scoring at Carlisle 17 days ago (5f, good), coming from off the pace; 4lb higher here.

3/1

1st

10

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Harb

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Hindered by traffic issues on his return to turf from AW but latest effort is harder to forgive; otherwise remains well treated on best form, albeit now goes back up in grade.

8/1

8th

2

(9)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Harb

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tristan Davidson

C&D winner off this mark last August (good); also won at Newcastle in February; needs to bounce back after two below-par runs.

10/1

Form: 6400-4 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Successful twice last spring, including over C&D off 2lb higher; not in the same form since and finished behind Harb when returned to this track three weeks ago; needs to raise her game.
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4th

2

(8)

12th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

13:50 Southwell (AW)

Atiyah

11st 0lb

J: Miss Alice Keighley

T: David & Nicola Barron

slightly awkward start, in rear

5/1

5th

7

(2)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Atiyah

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Successful twice last spring, including over C&D off 2lb higher; not in the same form since and finished behind Harb when returned to this track three weeks ago; needs to raise her game.

12/1

4th

6

(4)

12th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Atiyah

8st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: David & Nicola Barron

ducked left start, prominent, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, ridden and rallied over 1f out

10/1

Form: 678-32 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Back in better form last month and finished first past the post (demoted for causing interference) at Newcastle on latest start; back up 2lb but is on last winning mark and should remain competitive.
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6th

1

(6)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Dusky Prince

9st 10lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

Back in better form last month and finished first past the post (demoted for causing interference) at Newcastle on latest start; back up 2lb but is on last winning mark and should remain competitive.

4/1

2nd

4

(8)

20th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Dusky Prince

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

Completed a hat-trick on turf/Tapeta last summer and having dropped 2lb below his last winning mark, he ran better when third of six at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) 11 days ago, finishing less than a length behind Bellagio Man; each-way claims if continuing his resurgence.

7/1

3rd

2

(3)

9th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dusky Prince

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

The third leg of his summer hat-trick came off 2lb higher at Doncaster but he's finished down the field in his last three runs including twice at Southwell this winter; has won over this C&D but he has a bit to prove and needs to get back in the groove.

6/1

25/1

Form: 0860-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dual turf scorer for previous stable; not solid judged on his AW form (5f-7f) for new yard this winter; chance largely depends on how well he takes to first-time hood.
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1

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Parisiac

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple winner who lacks a recent run but he's consistent in the main and not handicapped out of it; market could be informative.

4/1

6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Parisiac

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple wins include this race in 2023 and three over 5f in 2025 (ground ranging from good to soft); holding his form well and, although 2lb higher than a recent Musselburgh defeat by Vince L'Amour, he looks very likely to be involved back here.

11/2

6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Parisiac

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple wins include this race in 2023 and three over 5f in 2025 (ground ranging from good to soft); holding his form well and, although 2lb higher than a recent Musselburgh defeat by Vince L'Amour, he looks very likely to be involved back here.

11/2

Form: 4210-5 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Below best at Southwell and Lingfield the last twice; however, C&D success in December took his Chelmsford record to 5-9 and he's only 1lb higher now; hard to dismiss back here.
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7th

2

(5)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

La Roca Del Fuego

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Geoffrey Deacon

in rear early, headway and prominent after 1f

8/1

5th

3

(4)

12th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:08 Windsor

La Roca Del Fuego

9st 12lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Geoffrey Deacon

Front-runner; 5lb lower than for his Chelmsford win in December; fully effective over C&D and he's likely to make a bold bid.

6/1

6th

8

(4)

22nd May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

La Roca Del Fuego

9st 0lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Geoffrey Deacon

C&D winner who scored at Chelmsford in December but he's not easy to predict and dropped out at Ascot (5f, good) 19 days ago; may have needed that after a short break but he needs to get back near his best.

20/1

Non-runners

La Roca Del Fuego

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.20
Straight Forecast £15.93
Tricast £72.52
Trifecta £85.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Mick's Spirit

LAMBOURN:

Dusky Prince

SPOTLIGHT:

Harb

NEWMARKET:

Parisiac

RP Ratings:

Blind Beggar

Daily Mail:

La Roca Del Fuego

Daily Record:

Harb

The Times:

Dusky Prince

The Guardian:

Dusky Prince

Daily Mirror:

Dusky Prince

POSTDATA:

Mick's Spirit

Telegraph:

Mick's Spirit

D Express:

Mick's Spirit

The Sun:

Mick's Spirit

The Star:

Mick's Spirit