July 09 / 15.20 Chelmsford (AW)

15.20

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CCR Welcomes The Japan Racing Association Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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CCR Welcomes The Japan Racing Association Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.40
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 116861 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Improved for a step up in trip over the winter, reeling off a four-timer over the extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton in January/February; came up short off a BHA mark in the 90s on his next three starts but he was back on track with a game effort over 1m here 17 days ago (front two clear); the combination of a 4lb rise and a drop in trip could find him out today.
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3rd

7

(10)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

War In Heaven

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

pressed leader, hung right over 1f out, no extra final furlong

6/1

1st

3

(8)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:20 Chelmsford (AW)

War In Heaven

9st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Improved for a step up in trip over the winter, reeling off a four-timer over the extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton in January/February; came up short off a BHA mark in the 90s on his next three starts but he was back on track with a game effort over 1m here 17 days ago (front two clear); the combination of a 4lb rise and a drop in trip could find him out today.

6/1

1st

3

(2)

22nd Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Chelmsford (AW)

War In Heaven

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

prominent

13/2

20/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 132407 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
In good form on AW earlier in the year, including a 7f win at Lingfield in February off this mark; form has dipped on his last three starts though and connections now turn to a visor.
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8th

6

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wyvern

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Does most racing now at Newcastle, the scene of his last three wins; off for six weeks since finishing well held behind Captain Pickles over C&D.

20/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 1-1284 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Three Chelmsford runs (all 6f) have yielded two wins and a third; 7f no issue, having won a Meydan handicap at the trip in January; two turf runs this summer haven't been his best but possible the return to this venue will pique his interest; stable also run Secret Moment.
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No Results Found

Form: 117 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Comfortable winner of two 7f novice events on AW in May (C&D on debut and then recording RPR of 92 at Wolverhampton); looked all at sea on fast ground on his handicap debut at Sandown three weeks ago; still unexposed and the return to AW can help; interesting.
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12th

8

(8)

23rd Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:22 Kempton (AW)

Owl Island

9st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won first two starts on AW and close to form of second win when doing best of those to challenge from midfield or further back last time (blip on turf in between was blamed on fast ground); ought to stay 1m and is a 3yo to note.

4/1

4th

8

(5)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Owl Island

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Comfortable winner of two 7f novice events on AW in May (C&D on debut and then recording RPR of 92 at Wolverhampton); looked all at sea on fast ground on his handicap debut at Sandown three weeks ago; still unexposed and the return to AW can help; interesting.

9/2

7th

6

(6)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Sandown

Owl Island

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

never better than midfield

5/2

14/1

Form: 1-2068 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won two Polytrack novice events as a 2yo (6f and 7f); improved effort when a close second in a 7f Listed event at Lingfield (AW) in March; has struggled in handicaps after a hefty rise in the weights though.
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12th

7

(12)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

New Definition

9st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Richard John O’Brien

towards rear throughout

14/1

12th

7

(12)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

New Definition

9st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Richard John O’Brien

Two wins in 2022 on AW in Britain; out of form for this yard this year though recent run here in first-time blinkers a bit more encouraging; more needed but remains unproven at this trip.

14/1

5th

5

(14)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:18 Dundalk (AW)

New Definition

10st 1lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Richard John O’Brien

Two wins in 2022 on AW in Britain; out of form for this yard this year; has slumped in the ratings, needs first-time blinkers to work in order to bring a revival.

20/1

6th
10 (9)

7/1

Form: 3110 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Confirmed the promise of his debut third in January (7f, AW) when making all in novices at Newcastle and Kempton on his next two starts; well beaten on his handicap/turf debut at York in May, after which he was gelded; returns to AW with the potential to do better.
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No Results Found

Form: 901-35 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery after her third start and she showed the benefit when running away with a 6f novice here in October (tongue tied for the first time); two fair runs over 6f this season and stepping back up to 7f should suit; hood now added.
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10th

5

(12)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Distinguished Lady

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Darryll Holland

Sole win came at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) a year ago, though she seemed to stay when fourth of 11 back there (1m) ten days ago; this even longer trip asks another question of her, though, as does the outside stall.

12/1

4th

5

(5)

14th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Distinguished Lady

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Darryll Holland

prominent

8/1

3/1

Form: 2455-1 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Looks a better horse on AW than turf and he produced a good finish to win a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton five weeks ago; fully effective at 7f and Harry Davies' claim helps offset the 3lb rise; unexposed in cheekpieces; should have a good run in him; stable also run Open Mind.
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No Results Found

12/1

Form: 8-5700 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Three wins in France, including Listed (7f), all on ground slower than good; yet to get going for David Menuisier this season but he offered a bit more at Royal Ascot 17 days ago (7f, good to firm; blinkered first time, retained) when keeping on in the unfavoured stands' side group; another 3lb lower today; type to come good at some point; AW debut.
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3

(9)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Toimy Son

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: David Menuisier

Won the Golden Mile here (good to firm) last August and third in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, soft) in September; he's failed to shine this season but is on a handy mark if the return to Goodwood prompts a revival.

10/1

26

(15)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Toimy Son

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Menuisier

Performed well in major handicaps at Glorious Goodwood (won) and Newmarket (placed) last term; however, needs to step up plenty on his 2025 efforts, latest over C&D behind My Cloud.

50/1

7th

2

(8)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Ascot

Toimy Son

10st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: David Menuisier

Registered sole win for current yard in last year's Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood; placed in the Cambridgeshire; possibilities in this lower grade with Lincoln reappearance under his belt.

11/2

20/1

Form: -32307 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Not at his best on turf the last twice but his three earlier AW runs this year were all solid enough; vulnerable to less-exposed rivals today.
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7th

5

(4)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Sir Oliver

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Chris Dwyer

With only one win (last November) in more than two years and not being so good this season, he is some way down the pecking order.

33/1

9th

6

(12)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Sir Oliver

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Chris Dwyer

Should be competitive off this mark and he didn't run badly at Newcastle last week; on the downside, he's another that likes to be on the sharp end and he's drawn wide to boot.

12/1

Form: 03512- D BF

Last run: 436 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Consistency wasn't hit forte when trained by Charlie Hills but he was capable of useful form on his day, especially over 7f on AW; absent for 436 days (gelded since last run) and sold for just £2,500 in March; risky.
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11th

4

(6)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Kings Knight

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Daniel Steele

Consistency wasn't hit forte when trained by Charlie Hills but he was capable of useful form on his day, especially over 7f on AW; absent for 436 days (gelded since last run) and sold for just £2,500 in March; risky.

25/1

Form: 232443 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on debut; added a 7f handicap at Southwell to his haul in January and he has run well in all six starts since; will need to raise his game a notch to come out on top here though.
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6th

8

(8)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Chola Empire

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Conditions to suit and he is back to the same mark off which he beat Captain Parma here in October; not at his best at Southwell last week but he is the type to bounce back quickly.

6/1

Non-runners

Chola Empire

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £53.90
Straight Forecast £62.24
Tricast £302.26
Trifecta £379.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Owl Island

LAMBOURN:

Onight

Telegraph:

Secret Moment

TOPSPEED:

Wyvern

The Sun:

Chola Empire

RP RATINGS:

Toimy Son

Daily Mirror:

Open Mind

POSTDATA:

War In Heaven

NEWMARKET:

Owl Island

The Star:

Owl Island

Daily Record:

Owl Island

The Times:

Onight

D Express:

Secret Moment