May 04 / 20.15 Chelmsford (AW)

20.15

Standard

Ministry Of Sound 2nd September Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Ministry Of Sound 2nd September Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 63-018 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 16th attempt when readily winning a Lingfield classified event (1m, Polytrack) on penultimate start, her first run for this trainer; well below that level on soft at Bath latest, under a 5lb penalty and after a less than ideal start; up another 1lb; not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(3)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Waleyfa

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Ran her first disappointing race for this yard when last of six at Brighton last month, a race where conditions should have been fine; overall profile suggests she'll bounce back quickly.

5/1

4th

4

(3)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Waleyfa

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Ran her first disappointing race for this yard when last of six at Brighton last month, a race where conditions should have been fine; overall profile suggests she'll bounce back quickly.

5/1

6th

5

(4)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:55 Brighton

Waleyfa

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

in rear

3/1

25/1

  • Place: £10.70

Form: 8/4/64

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Yet to be placed from eight starts; inconsistent but two of his last three efforts have been a little more encouraging, including here (7f) latest; more needed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(4)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Bo Taifan

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

Three wins to his name and finished second and third in 1m contests at Lingfield and Chelmsford won by horses who have done better since; should settle okay in this maximum field and come home well.

13/2

6th

3

(4)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Bo Taifan

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

Three wins to his name and finished second and third in 1m contests at Lingfield and Chelmsford won by horses who have done better since; should settle okay in this maximum field and come home well.

13/2

3rd

1

(9)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Bo Taifan

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Martin Dunne

held up in rear, slightly hampered after 1f, headway over 2f out, pressed leaders on outer over 1f out, went third post

13/2

3rd
3 (11)
Mr Marvlos

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 727-07

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Well treated based on his second at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last July but well beaten in all three starts since; blinkers go on but he has plenty to prove at present.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(7)

13th Apr 2024

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:55 Yarmouth

Mr Marvlos

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: T J Kent

0-18 overall and, after 265 days off, never dangerous in his two starts last month; several minor honours last year and one was a C&D second, which would make him look well handicapped but he's not the percentage call.

16/1

12th

13

(7)

13th Apr 2024

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:55 Yarmouth

Mr Marvlos

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: T J Kent

0-18 overall and, after 265 days off, never dangerous in his two starts last month; several minor honours last year and one was a C&D second, which would make him look well handicapped but he's not the percentage call.

16/1

8

(2)

21st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Mr Marvlos

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: T J Kent

No wins in 18 starts and was only seventh of nine runners over 7f at Kempton on his return from a break; needs to step up on that effort, though 1m is fine for him.

10/1

Form: 04-082

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-7; took a significant step back in the right direction latest, when 50-1, dropped back in trip and beaten under 1l over C&D; cheekpieces (worn last two starts) retained and he'd be a big player if he can back up that latest effort.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(1)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:20 Yarmouth

Compere

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Attwater

led, soon went clear, hung badly left and headed over 2f out, soon dropped to last and eased, tailed off

10/1

6th

4

(8)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Compere

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Still to register a victory and he has failed to beat a rival in 1m Brighton handicaps on his last two starts; others are more persuasive.

14/1

6th

1

(1)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

14:00 Brighton

Compere

9st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

prominent

9/2

Form: 95-814 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner at up to 1m, including on soft on his penultimate start; inconsistent and therefore no surprise that he couldn't match that winning effort when up 2lb and back on AW latest; more needed.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(7)

14th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Arlos Sunshine

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Dropped away to finish last of ten over 1m here last month, his first outing for 429 days (150-1); best watched over this longer trip.

66/1

9th

11

(5)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Arlos Sunshine

8st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Stephanie Cassidy

midfield

33/1

5th

6

(1)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Arlos Sunshine

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: John E Long

Went close over C&D (good) in April but he's not matched that form since and was beaten 17l here last time; losing run is now up to 22 and others are preferred.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: -76122 C BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
In good form, having won a classified event here (7f, cheekpieces) before going close in a similar race at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) and bettering both those efforts when second here (7f) in a handicap latest; up 2lb; interesting stepped up in trip (two half-brothers won over 1m).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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: 07-453

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in all three starts for Henry Candy; significantly better in two of her three starts for this trainer (7f/1m), including when 1l third here (7f) latest; probable player from same mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(1)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nivelles Magic

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Dan Horsford

Has form figures of 513143222 for her current yard and she hit a personal best when going close at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) last month; only 1lb higher here and she's a big player again back on Tapeta.

3/1

9

(6)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:50 Newbury

Nivelles Magic

10st 12lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Dan Horsford

6yo who's never been better, with two ready 1m4f wins for new yard this year and good efforts to be placed on last two outings; has had just one race on soft (none on heavy) but won it, in 2023; needs a second look.

6/1

8

(6)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:47 Kempton (AW)

Nivelles Magic

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dan Horsford

Ready 1m4f wins at Southwell and Ffos Las for new yard this year and her C&D third on latest outing was another good effort; in the mix.

7/2

Form: 0-0406 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won five times over 7f when with Mark Johnston, two of them here; hasn't been able to get back to that level in ten attempts for this trainer; slipping to a very handy mark but plenty still to prove over this trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(12)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Love Destiny

8st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

All wins have been at 7f, four of them on the AW; on a long losing run and now tried over 1m2f for the first time; 1lb out of the handicap.

25/1

5th

8

(2)

29th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Love Destiny

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Herrington

in rear towards near side

10/1

5th

9

(7)

12th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Love Destiny

8st 4lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Michael Herrington

Has dropped a long way in the weights since his last win in April 2021; has shaped as though he would appreciate the return to 1m in his last two starts, but all five wins have come over 7f and he has finished no closer than sixth in ten previous attempts at this sort of trip.

20/1

Form: 604

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has outperformed her odds in two out of three starts (both Polytrack), with soft ground a probable excuse in the other; tongue-tie fitted for this handicap debut, back up in trip and she's not written off.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(7)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Kempton (AW)

The Waiting Game

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jack Jones

made virtually all, went clear over 2f out, ridden and drifted right over 1f out, kept on

7/2

3rd

4

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

The Waiting Game

9st 11lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Jack Jones

raced in second

5/1

4th

7

(2)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

The Waiting Game

9st 10lb

J: George Rooke

T: Jack Jones

Won five on the spin last season, four of them here (all 6f); running creditably in defeat this year but she needs the step back up in trip to have a positive effect if she's to win.

12/1

10th
5 (13)
Imprint

14/1

Form: 880-

Last run: 213 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three starts over 6f-7f; goes up in trip for handicap debut but can only be watched at present.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(1)

4th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

17:17 Bath

Imprint

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Rimell

unruly beforehand, midfield, took keen hold after 2f, in touch with leaders 6f out

5/2

3rd

4

(14)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Redcar

Imprint

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Mark Rimell

Ninth start was his best yet when off the mark in ten-runner classified at Bath (1m2f, firm) 18 days ago, narrowly doing enough in a sustained duel; has tried varied headgear (blinkers last time) and that win came when tongue tied first time; handicap mark has risen 7lb but he's one to consider.

6/1

1st

3

(9)

3rd Jul 2024

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:10 Bath

Imprint

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Rimell

About as effective at his best on fast turf as Polytrack (7f-1m) but offered little on last month's seasonal return in another of these, and on no better terms tonight; extended 1m2f trip asks a fresh question.

20/1

20/1

Form: 5-0098 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
7f course winner who has also scored over 1m; claims on some of his Irish form as recent as last December; changed hands prior to latest run, when he came in for a bit of support but was never a factor and finished last at Wolverhampton (8.5f, Tapeta); bit to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(3)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Capla Knight

8st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Phil McEntee

3-45 with his wins all coming on the AW; showed some form at Dundalk in late 2022 but little this year, including in three starts for this yard; still has stamina to prove.

25/1

9th

11

(5)

23rd May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

17:26 Brighton

Capla Knight

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

in touch with leaders

25/1

11th

12

(12)

4th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Capla Knight

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

7f course winner who has also scored over 1m; claims on some of his Irish form as recent as last December; changed hands prior to latest run, when he came in for a bit of support but was never a factor and finished last at Wolverhampton (8.5f, Tapeta); bit to prove.

20/1

20/1

Form: 420627 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Prolific AW winner at up to 7f, including here, but last win came on turf three seasons ago; inconsistent; went close in a classified event at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) on penultimate start but was unable to back that up latest; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(2)

5th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

12:25 Lingfield (AW)

Chloellie

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: J R Jenkins

Second twice in this grade over 1m on Polytrack this year (once here) but there have been plenty of lesser efforts too and her last win was over three years ago; off since August; not the percentage call.

20/1

6th

2

(2)

9th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Chloellie

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: J R Jenkins

Second twice in this grade on Polytrack this year but recent efforts on that surface have been underwhelming, and this switch back to turf is probably not ideal; last win was nearly three years ago; not the percentage call.

20/1

7th

3

(5)

10th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Chloellie

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: J R Jenkins

Six-time Polytrack winner but her last success was in 2020 and she has a mixed record this year; went close in a classified event over C&D in March but she struggled at Chelmsford last time and others are more convincing.

33/1

Form: -60930 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
6lb lower than for his sole win, at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) 14 months ago; not far off that level when third back there (1m4f) last month; 66-1 and well beaten at Bath (1m2f, soft) latest; inconsistent and will probably be playing for places at best.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

27

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Adaayinourlife

8st 13lb

T: Mark Usher

8th

9

(2)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

11:45 Lingfield (AW)

Adaayinourlife

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Usher

prominent, dropped to midfield after 3f

14/1

4th

11

(2)

6th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Kempton (AW)

Adaayinourlife

8st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Mark Usher

1m AW winner in February 2022; this summer's best efforts have come over further and he's vulnerable back at 1m on his return to action.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £144.40
Straight Forecast £142.48
Tricast £1353.02
Trifecta £2068.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thomas Equinas

The Times:

Compere

Telegraph:

The Waiting Game

POSTDATA:

Waleyfa

The Guardian:

Nivelle's Magic

The Star:

Arlo's Sunshine

The Sun:

The Waiting Game

RP Ratings:

Thomas Equinas

D Express:

Thomas Equinas

Daily Record:

Thomas Equinas

Daily Mail:

Compere

Daily Mirror:

Compere

NEWMARKET:

Waleyfa