March 11 / 19.00 Chelmsford (AW)

19.00

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Bananarama On Ladies Day 22nd June Handicap

  • Prize money: £6621
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Bananarama On Ladies Day 22nd June Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain and snow

OUR TIP

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 136-84 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Handy sort who is back off the same mark as when successful on his reappearance at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in May last year; only beaten just over a length into fourth of nine there four weeks ago and the first two have won since; has won around here (5f) and high on the list.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(1)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Barging Thru

11st 1lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Yet to win on turf (0-7), with all three wins coming on the AW (5f-7f; Chelmsford and Wolverhampton); has worn blinkers for his last three starts, including when simply doing too much too soon at Ayr (7f, good; sixth of eight) last time; this sharp track may suit and he is well drawn to attack.

7/1

6th

4

(2)

17th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

19:42 Ayr

Barging Thru

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

started quickly, took keen hold, led but pestered

10/1

7th

3

(9)

20th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

19:00 Epsom

Barging Thru

9st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, led, headed and raced in second after 1f

10/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 7605-6 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Often makes the running and equally effective over 6f/7f; 3lb lower then when gaining his latest success at Epsom (6f, good to firm) last summer and looked as though he needed the run after 164 days off at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) in January; could go well with the run under his belt.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

8th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Toussarok

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Off colour last time but was only a neck away in 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Lingfield prior to that; respected.

12/1

7th

12

(3)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toussarok

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Still 8lb higher than when winning over C&D in September, but narrow defeats off similar marks to this in his last two outings suggest he is capable of playing a part.

9/2

3

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toussarok

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

A string of good runs at Brighton before collecting by 3l over C&D in a race that panned out to perfection; bled from the nose when disappointing at Brighton last time but he's 7lb higher than for his penultimate run and could have competition for the lead back on AW.

9/2

Form: 000-20

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Was making his stable debut after four months off when second of seven here (6f; first-time tongue-tie) in January, but failed to back it up when last of ten over the same trip last month; now has something to prove back up to 7f.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

8

(3)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Thirsk

Magical Max

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

slowly away, raced in last, lost touch over 2f out, soon eased, tailed off

25/1

18th

17

(1)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Magical Max

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Newmarket winner last June (7f, good); well drawn; no easy task back on turf having been off since December.

22/1

18th

17

(1)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Magical Max

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Newmarket winner last June (7f, good); well drawn; no easy task back on turf having been off since December.

22/1

5/2

Form: 4225-3 D BF

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has been running well in defeat lately, as when beaten a short head over C&D in December, while his latest third of seven at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in January was another creditable effort with the first two successful in the meantime; should get the solid pace he needs, but his record of 2-48 is off-putting.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(13)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Maysong

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Last run at Kempton saw him finish a close second off a 15lb higher mark and that was as recent as March; likely to exploit his drop in the weights at some point but perhaps in a less competitive race than this.

12/1

6th

6

(7)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:00 Yarmouth

Maysong

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Has looked on the downgrade in recent times, coming 16lb down the weights this year; hasn't looked to see out 1m2f the past twice, though, and a better showing wouldn't surprise back in the usual cheekpieces.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Newmarket (July)

Maysong

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alice Haynes

Usually seen over 1m and a return to 1m2f ten days ago did not yield anything; 12lb lower than at start of the year but others have more pressing claims.

12/1

Form: 60-586 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Both course wins have come over 1m, but he is just as effective over shorter trips and has dropped 9lb lower than when gaining his latest success at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) just over a year ago; not at his best in four starts since returning from 228 days off in November, though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(5)

27th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Papa Stour

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

On the downgrade since returning from eight months off and is now 13lb lower than when winning early last year; the drop from 1m should help, given a go in a second-time visor, but others are more likely.

8/1

5th

1

(6)

1st Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Papa Stour

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Stuart Williams

led

8/1

5th

5

(8)

11th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Papa Stour

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stuart Williams

Both course wins have come over 1m, but he is just as effective over shorter trips and has dropped 9lb lower than when gaining his latest success at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) just over a year ago; not at his best in four starts since returning from 228 days off in November, though.

8/1

11/2

Form: 768-46 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Continues to edge down the weights and now 11lb lower than when last successful, but not the easiest to win with having only scored in two of his last 37 starts; others are more solid.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(6)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mohareb

9st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

pressed leader

8/1

6th

2

(7)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:58 Kempton (AW)

Mohareb

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

took keen hold, towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, rallied and kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

6/1

10th

4

(8)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Mohareb

10st 2lb

J: Bradley Furniss

T: Michael Appleby

Came from off the pace to chase home an improver at Chelmsford 18 days ago; his losing run is gathering momentum but he's capable of going well at this level.

5/1

Form: 08-015 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ended a 19-race losing run at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) early last month and only beaten just over a length into fifth of nine at the same track a fortnight later; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Secret Strength

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Shaun Lycett

Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims.

7/2

4

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Secret Strength

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Shaun Lycett

Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims.

7/2

4th

5

(5)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Secret Strength

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

9/2

Non-runners

Dynamic Talent, Secret Strength

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Payout
Exacta £10.90
Straight Forecast £12.38
Tricast £66.23
Trifecta £58.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Maysong

SPOTLIGHT:

Barging Thru

The Times:

Secret Strength

D Express:

Toussarok

POSTDATA:

Mohareb

Daily Mirror:

Papa Stour

The Star:

Secret Strength

RP Ratings:

Barging Thru

The Sun:

Barging Thru

NEWMARKET:

Maysong

Telegraph:

Maysong

The Guardian:

Maysong

Daily Mail:

Maysong

Daily Record:

Maysong