February 25 / 18.40 Chelmsford (AW)

18.40

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Betsi Handicap

  • Prize money: £5495.7
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Betsi Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.10
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 46-536 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won her first two starts for Mick Appleby (6f, Tapeta) and she's held her form well enough since; dropping back into a Class 6 will help and she's not out of it with her yard in good order; just wears a hood today (has been wearing cheekpieces of late).
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4

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Starsong

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Went close at Pontefract in July on her most recent turf run; disappointing on AW last time but should be a force at this modest level.

9/2

10th

14

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Starsong

9st 1lb

J: Jude Maher

T: Michael Appleby

Inconsistency has crept in but she ran really well from a bad draw at Pontefract last time (6f) and has won here before.

10/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 9U-193 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won a Class 6 over C&D last month and he ran well at Lingfield three weeks ago in a slightly stronger race, having to be checked in his run in the straight; still has some handicapping scope and he's a key player back down at this level.
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6th

7

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:04 Newmarket (July)

Beauzon

8st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ian Williams

Won seven in a row over 6f on AW at start of this year but has returned from a break with three down-the-field turf runs, the latest here (6f, good to firm) eight days ago.

33/1

11th

6

(12)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Beauzon

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Rattled off a seven-timer on the AW earlier this year; rated lower on turf but he's failed to beat a rival at Chester (5f, good) in his last two starts and is now 1-15 on grass; opposable.

40/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 90-065

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
BHA-rated 84 when joining this yard from France and after a slow start to the winter he has offered a bit more off his much-reduced mark the last twice; not discounted.
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5th

6

(5)

11th May 2023

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mustaffiz

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Charlie Wallis

Arrives on a long losing run but he posted a good second of eight in C&D handicap three weeks ago; he can race off the same mark here so needs considering.

4/1

2nd

6

(5)

20th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mustaffiz

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Wallis

Good run of form came to an end when down the field at Wolverhampton 12 days ago; his most recent run at this track saw him finish a good second though and he has dropped to a career-low mark.

11/2

8th

2

(8)

8th Apr 2023

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mustaffiz

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to win in 11 starts for this yard but he has been much more competitive since dropping into Class 6 events; repeat of his recent efforts would see him involved but he is one of a number in the field who like to be on the sharp end.

9/2

Form: 4288-6 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Made all to win over 5f here in September, his tenth AW success, but solid efforts have been sparse since; edging back down the weights but others look safer.
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10th

6

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:04 Leicester

Sir Rodneyredblood

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

9yo who has had 16 wins on AW, in January most recently; sole turf win (from 19 attempts) was at Yarmouth in 2022 but he came within a neck of another in a classified at same track (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago, which was the first time this year that he's worn his usual cheekpieces; has a shout if that form is repeated.

5/2

2nd

2

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

13:30 Yarmouth

Sir Rodneyredblood

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

9yo who has won 16 times on AW; his sole turf win came at Yarmouth but he failed to beat a rival over C&D (good) when last seen in April and needs to bounce back after that 16l defeat; cheekpieces reapplied.

7/2

8th

5

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

Sir Rodneyredblood

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Chelmsford specialist who ran another sound race there on final start in March; only 1-17 on turf but has course form and this mark gives him a chance.

10/1

Form: 706-77 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Sprung a 40-1 surprise at Nottingham last summer (6f, good) but little to shout about since; often gets it wrong at the start and others look safer despite this drop in grade.
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7th

4

(7)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Fighting Temeraire

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Kept on for respectable fifth when dropped back to 6f at Chelmsford last month and continues to slip down the weights but this 10yo has developed a tendency to start slowly and younger rivals in this line-up have much more appealing profiles.

20/1

5th

4

(10)

25th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Fighting Temeraire

9st 9lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Dean Ivory

Sprung a 40-1 surprise at Nottingham last summer (6f, good) but little to shout about since; often gets it wrong at the start and others look safer despite this drop in grade.

14/1

7th

3

(8)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Fighting Temeraire

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Dean Ivory

Hard knowing what to expect from this veteran, who has lacked consistency since the start of his 2022 campaign; however, has possibilities off a reduced mark back in Class 6; 1-1 at this level.

12/1

14/1

Form: 52657- C

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a couple of 7f handicaps on Polytrack last March for Alice Haynes (one of them here); not at his best in two runs for this yard in late 2022 though and he needs to have been reinvigorated by a 100-day break.
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7th

5

(7)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Mashaan

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Turf maiden (0-13) who has gained four 7f wins on AW, the most recent of which was at Lingfield in March; twice placed during the summer, losing out by a neck (third) at Salisbury on penultimate start; returns from a break.

4/1

2nd

2

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield

Mashaan

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Four-time winner on the AW and 0-12 on turf, but was only beaten a head and a short head into third of 13 in an amateur riders' event at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) ten days ago; 1lb higher, but still shortlisted.

3/1

3

(13)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

14:20 Salisbury

Mashaan

11st 2lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Alice Haynes

Can lead; four AW wins at 7f but 0-11 on turf and the way he was finishing at Brighton in May suggests he won't be one of the stronger finishers with extra emphasis on stamina on this track.

12/1

8/1

Form: 0325-5 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Poorly drawn when down the field at Kempton (5f) last month; claims on this winter's best form but minor money perhaps his best hope.
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7th

11

(12)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Nubough

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Mark Pattinson

Five wins include two here over 6f; runner-up here over 7f in January but he hasn't matched that level in three starts since and failed to beat a rival home on his only previous try over 1m; returns from three months off.

16/1

5th

1

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Nubough

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Pattinson

Fine on Tapeta but all his wins have come on Polytrack, including twice last spring at Chelmsford; still dangerous when dipping into this company but he's unpredictable now and 7f round here is enough of a test.

7/1

11th

12

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Nubough

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Capable on his day and 1lb below his last winning mark, but now at the veteran stage and recent form has an uneven look to it; others more compelling.

40/1

Form: 69-367 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
There have been some good runs in defeat since returning from a long absence in October but he turned in a low-key effort over C&D last week and others have more pressing claims.
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8th

5

(6)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Desert Boots

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

On a three-year losing spell; well below best in two runs for new stable this winter; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

9th

3

(2)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Boots

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: John Butler

Dual AW winner (6f/7f) but his last success was almost three years ago and he made a low-key start for this yard at Lingfield (6f) last month; that was after a lengthy absence but he's been well held in his last four runs and needs a major upturn in form; change of headgear.

8/1

8th

1

(1)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Desert Boots

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: John Butler

Effective over C&D, placed off a 9lb higher mark here in January when trained by Simon Pearce; he's been given a real chance by the handicapper and he's one to take seriously starting out for John Butler.

6/1

Form: 0896-7 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Had another good summer last year, winning three times at Pontefract over this trip; in the doldrums on AW more recently but he's plummeted down the weights and his last two starts have been a bit more encouraging; might fare better today.
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9th

8

(4)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:46 Lingfield (AW)

Corinthia Knight

9st 6lb

J: Emily Ivory

T: Archie Watson

prominent

8/1

7th

6

(3)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Corinthia Knight

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear halfway

9/4

Form: 6587-6

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Thrown in on his 2yo efforts but only ran to form sporadically last year; tumbled down the weights though and he's worth a market check dropped into Class 6 company for the first time.
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1st

4

(5)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

19:00 Bath

Josies Kid

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Dropped right out on his sole course run, in May, but comes into it on his best turf form and also some AW handicap runs over the winter; capable of a big run at this easier level.

8/1

7th

8

(7)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Josies Kid

8st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Now 15lb lower than when winning at Chelmsford last November; that is indicative of a decline in his form though and the return to turf didn't help matters at Bath three weeks ago.

16/1

Form: 351-8 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a C&D maiden in December and that form has been advertised by the runner-up since; had a wind operation prior to his handicap debut here 23 days ago (7f), where he looked beaten by more than just the trip; needs to bounce back quickly.
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8th

4

(7)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bluebells Boy

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Low-key stable debut at Lingfield four weeks ago; should leave that behind in time but others arrive with less to prove.

14/1

8th

5

(9)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Bluebells Boy

9st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Jim & Suzi Best

On a losing run but he comes here in good order, beaten under 2l behind new stablemate Manhattan Chute over C&D five weeks ago; on his fourth different trainer since May (same owner); drawn wider than ideal.

8/1

4th

3

(7)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:38 Lingfield (AW)

Bluebells Boy

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hayley Burton

On a losing run but he comes here in good order, prominent long way when fourth of eight in 6f handicap here four days ago; this course scorer can go well again.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.60
Straight Forecast £22.59
Tricast £205.18
Trifecta £283.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Beauzon

The Sun:

Starsong

NEWMARKET:

Josies Kid

D Express:

Nubough

RP Ratings:

Beauzon

POSTDATA:

Beauzon

THE NORTH:

Beauzon

The Times:

Beauzon

Telegraph:

Beauzon

The Guardian:

Beauzon

Daily Mail:

Beauzon

Daily Mirror:

Beauzon

The Star:

Beauzon

Daily Record:

Beauzon