May 25 / 20.22 Chelmsford (AW)

20.22

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chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

Form: 49-024 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last March; two good runs this spring, second at Wolverhampton before a close fourth in a stronger race at Lingfield 16 days ago; big player back down into Class 6 company.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(3)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:30 Yarmouth

Jungle Run

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Reeled off a hat-trick last September, with second leg over C&D (good); got back near best when scoring at Leicester (5f, good to firm) in the spring but he's been disappointing since and has been a long way below form in last two runs; down the list.

16/1

9

(10)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Jungle Run

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Reeled off a quick hat-trick last September, including over C&D; better than ever when winning at Leicester in April (5f, good to firm); not so good since but he is now 1lb lower than for the Leicester win.

14/1

3

(4)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Jungle Run

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Tom Clover

Well held in last two starts but he ran into two well-handicapped rivals when third at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) last month; now only 1lb higher than for his front-running win at Leicester in April and has claims if he can get back near that level.

11/2

Form: 0573-0

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo; ran well on heavy ground at Catterick on his handicap debut in September; dropped away tamely on his return to action at Leicester last month but he could prove a different proposition with that behind him; dam a dirt winner in the US and switching to AW could spark progress.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

16

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

13:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Laertes

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Unplaced all four starts for Michael Appleby and now 0-14 overall; didn't run badly over 6f last time and is not fully exposed over 7f but others in this field have much stronger claims.

20/1

7th

6

(10)

30th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Laertes

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Has some competitive form but not been firing of late and he's drawn wide; now 0-13.

8/1

11th

6

(11)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Laertes

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Appleby

12-race maiden; has bits of encouraging form and this is just his third run for Mick Appleby, but he's not proven over this far and looks opposable on balance; well beaten in his two runs with a visor for former yard and now tries cheekpieces.

9/1

Form: 6547-8 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Had a hot spell in the summer of 2021 but the handicapper caught up and he drew a blank in 2022; well beaten on his return to action 12 days ago; on a lowly mark but would like to see a bit more from him before getting involved.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Under Curfew

8st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a lengthy losing run; can lead but didn't at Windsor last time and was never involved; if on his game he wouldn't be without hope.

8/1

6th

8

(2)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Under Curfew

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a losing run of 22; knocking on the door on AW when last seen and he won't mind getting back on the grass; has made the running but it is not a prerequisite; could go well.

13/2

4th

10

(3)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Under Curfew

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran with nine wins on his record, all over sprint trips; stays this far though and he holds each-way claims once more.

8/1

100/30

Form: 222131 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Running well in low-grade events on AW this year, winning over 6f at Wolverhampton in March and again over C&D two weeks ago; wasn't as slowly away there as can be the case; chance if breaking well again, for all this is a better race.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(9)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Billian

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice over this trip at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford last spring, though is just 3-42 overall and recent efforts don't suggest his strike-rate is about to improve; first-time visor made no difference ten days ago.

20/1

7th

10

(9)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Billian

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice over this trip at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford last spring, though is just 3-42 overall and recent efforts don't suggest his strike-rate is about to improve; first-time visor made no difference ten days ago.

20/1

11th

13

(9)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billian

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

C&D winner last spring who lacks consistency now and was below market expectations here last time; perhaps the switch of headgear will do the trick.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3/01-3 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Good effort when winning a 14-runner 5f handicap at Southwell last April; off for 405 days afterwards but he returned with a close third over 5f here two weeks ago (solid form); 1lb higher today but his rider's 3lb claim is handy; needs taking seriously.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(1)

22nd Jun 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Tomshalfbrother

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Robert Cowell

outpaced in rear

6/1

7/1

Form: 603303

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Having dropped a long way in the weights he has been more competitive of late, finishing third in three of his last four starts (all 5f on Tapeta); has won over 5.5f but well beaten in one 6f run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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: 070384 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Not as good as he was but he has run a couple of good races over 5f on Tapeta this spring; has C&D form but others make more appeal.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(2)

25th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:22 Chelmsford (AW)

Show Me A Sunset

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Not as good as he was but he has run a couple of good races over 5f on Tapeta this spring; has C&D form but others make more appeal.

7/1

4th

2

(6)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:05 Southwell (AW)

Show Me A Sunset

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Charlie Wallis

swerved left start, raced in last, soon pushed along

10/1

8th

4

(3)

20th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Show Me A Sunset

9st 5lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Charlie Wallis

He has dropped a long way in the weights and he ran creditably in a 5f seller at Wolverhampton ten days ago (first-time visor, retained); a bit more will be needed back in a handicap.

10/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £12.49

Selections

POSTDATA:

Billian

NEWMARKET:

Jungle Run

The Times:

Tomshalfbrother

RP RATINGS:

Josies Kid

SPOTLIGHT:

Laertes

Telegraph:

Jungle Run

The Sun:

Jungle Run

D Express:

Josies Kid

Daily Mirror:

Billian

The Star:

Billian

Daily Record:

Billian

The Guardian:

Tomshalfbrother

Daily Mail:

Tomshalfbrother