February 25 / 17.10 Chelmsford (AW)

17.10

Standard

CCR Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Band D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4346.99
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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CCR Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Band D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.54
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a good pedigree and he was well backed when a promising second at Southwell (1m, Tapeta; 5-2) two weeks ago; has leading claims on that form and he should benefit from that initial experience; big player.
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3rd

17

(15)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Woodstock

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Gained a deserved first success of 2026 in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) 13 days ago; not out of things despite a 5lb weights rise.

10/1

1st

7

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Woodstock

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Better known for his exploits over further but he ran well for second in a C&D handicap last August; several good runs in defeat this year but this looks a competitive race in which to end a two-year drought.

10/1

4th

15

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Woodstock

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

Without a win since August 2024 but he's been in good form since this visor went on, bumping into an unexposed 3yo when second of four at Catterick (7f, good to firm) and again finishing runner-up at Chester (7.5f, good) last time; in each-way calculations once more.

14/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 3-4

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-held third of six here (5f) on her debut last May and was beaten 8l when fourth at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) on her recent comeback; RPRs in the 50s in both runs so far and remains best watched for now.
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3rd

3

(3)

16th Aug 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Ffos Las

Margarets Fuchsia

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Gay Kelleway

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, dropped to last over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

15/8

1st

3

(3)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Margarets Fuchsia

9st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Gay Kelleway

made all, shaken up and hung left over 2f out, flashed tail over 1f out, pushed along when flashed tail inside final furlong, kept on well

7/2

2nd

2

(8)

26th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Leicester

Margarets Fuchsia

9st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Gay Kelleway

led

16/1

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2-3326 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-6 and was disappointing at Southwell 13 days ago but she went very close in a 6f novice here on her penultimate run and that was after a fair third over 8.6f at Wolverhampton last month; takes a big step back up in trip and could be a major force if she can get back near best.
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9th

8

(4)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Lingfield

Scramble

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Conrad Allen

dwelt start, in rear and detached soon after start

12/1

Form: 67

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and has been well held in two novice events at Lingfield (1m2f/1m) this year; has plenty to find here and minor handicaps look the way forward after this.
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5th

9

(4)

13th May 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 179y

Class 4

18:10 Leicester

Soothing Blaze

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: William Stone

Goes beyond an extended 1m1f for the first time and stamina wouldn't be assured on pedigree; he'd need to improve for the stiffer test too.

12/1

8th

5

(5)

15th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

13:30 Yarmouth

Soothing Blaze

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: William Stone

Made his debut in January and has shown only modest form in four starts on the AW, including on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last month; gelded since last seen and needs the switch to turf and application of cheekpieces to make a difference.

16/1

8th

3

(7)

18th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Soothing Blaze

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: William Stone

Didn't improve his RPR when fourth at Chelmsford three weeks ago (1m) but it was a run that hinted there was a bigger effort around the corner; trip should suit and he's not ruled out, for all the handicapper hasn't taken any chances.

16/1

Form: 7-7

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished tailed off at a big price Chester (7f, good to soft) on her debut in September and was always in rear again at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) on her return last month; easy to oppose.
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8

25th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:40 Stratford

Pink Walls

10st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Has yet to get competitive in five runs over hurdles; hood worn on last two runs is left off and doesn't appeal.

66/1

4th

8

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

14:25 Stratford

Pink Walls

10st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Struggled to get competitive off basement Flat marks in 2023 and, following a long absence, has made an inauspicious start to her hurdling career for new stable this year; 8lb out of the weights.

33/1

8th

12

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

14:40 Stratford

Pink Walls

10st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Struggled to get competitive off basement Flat marks in 2023 and, following a long absence, has made an inauspicious start to her hurdling career for new stable this spring; sports refitted hood for handicap hurdle debut; 7lb out of the weights.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
7th foal; gelded half-brother to winners Curious Fox (6f including AW; RPR 88), Dorkhel (Listed-placed Italian 5f-7f; 89) and Rita's Folly (7f; 60); dam 5f-6f winner (including AW; 87), out of 1m winner; yard 3-25 in maidens in recent years and market should guide on debut.
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7th

4

(9)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Having slipped in the weights he returned to form with a close third at Southwell five weeks ago; won't be inconvenienced by this stiffer test and he is one to take seriously.

7/2

3rd

9

(1)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Shaped well on his return from a 258-day absence when fourth at Newcastle in December; yet to kick on from that and others look more persuasive.

14/1

7th

6

(3)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Not at his best since returning from a nine-month absence, just fifth to Digital over C&D last time out; more is required from this C&D winner.

10/1

Form: 4-3 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown promise with his two frame efforts this winter, most recently when a keeping-on third at Southwell (7f, Tapeta; 15-8 favourite) last month; didn't really progress from his debut form that day but he's a brother to a winner at up to 1m3f and is a possible improver on this step back up in trip; respected.
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7th

8

(9)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sea The Buckthorn

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

taken down early

50/1

9th

9

(7)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Sea The Buckthorn

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Made late headway when an eyecatching fourth at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) in October, but unable to build on it twice since and he's now 1-27; others preferred.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£1,500 yearling; third foal; gelded half-brother to 7f/1m winner Clipsham Gold (RPR 72); dam unraced half-sister to useful GB/HK 5f-7f winner Baglioni and an Italian Listed-placed 7f-1m winner; yard 0-15 in maidens in recent years and is best watched on debut.
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6th

5

(4)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Dragonmyheart

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Denis Quinn

Inexpensive yearling; big prices and well beaten on both AW starts (7f/1m).

100/1

11th

7

(9)

29th Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Dragonmyheart

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Denis Quinn

Comfortably held in 1m maiden at Chelmsford last month; needs to improve markedly on that debut effort.

100/1

8th

2

(4)

25th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Dragonmyheart

8st 11lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Denis Quinn

£1,500 yearling; third foal; gelded half-brother to 7f/1m winner Clipsham Gold (RPR 72); dam unraced half-sister to useful GB/HK 5f-7f winner Baglioni and an Italian Listed-placed 7f-1m winner; yard 0-15 in maidens in recent years and is best watched on debut.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
9,000gns half-brother to 6 winners including Aldaary (6f-1m including Listed; RPR 119), Easy Road (4.5f-1m including AW/Norwegian Group 3; 113) and Walk With An Angel (6f AW; 90); dam 11.4f-1m6f winner (88); plenty to like on paper and he's an interesting newcomer; stablemate of Sea The Buckthorn.
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14th

8

(7)

29th Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Magnusson

9st 0lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has achieved little in a couple of 1m races, latest here; opposed.

100/1

13th

9

(3)

15th Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Magnusson

8st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

From a successful family, but no immediate promise when a tailed-off last of nine behind Woodstock on last month's Chelmsford debut; surprising if he isn't better than that, but he does require a transformation.

25/1

9th

3

(1)

25th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Magnusson

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

9,000gns half-brother to 6 winners including Aldaary (6f-1m including Listed; RPR 119), Easy Road (4.5f-1m including AW/Norwegian Group 3; 113) and Walk With An Angel (6f AW; 90); dam 11.4f-1m6f winner (88); plenty to like on paper and he's an interesting newcomer; stablemate of Sea The Buckthorn.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.00
Straight Forecast £14.61
Trifecta £69.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Woodstock

TOPSPEED:

Sea The Buckthorn

The Guardian:

Magnusson

NEWMARKET:

Sea The Buckthorn

D Express:

Sea The Buckthorn

POSTDATA:

Woodstock

The Times:

Woodstock

Telegraph:

Woodstock

Daily Mail:

Woodstock

Daily Mirror:

Woodstock

The Sun:

Woodstock

The Star:

Woodstock

Daily Record:

Woodstock