August 08 / 19.50 Chelmsford (AW)

19.50

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Pop Essex Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Pop Essex Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 226450 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Ran well on the AW on a few occasions in the spring, including winning a 0-50 classified event over C&D; not quite so good on turf in last three starts and drawn widest, but claims if the return here sparks a resurgence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 132655 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Three of his six wins have come over C&D, the latest in April on his return from six months off; out of the frame in his last three starts including back here, but the drop back into 0-55 company is very much in his favour; major player.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(4)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

15:35 Musselburgh

Monaadhil

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

held up in rear, steady headway on far side of group from 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

7/1

5th

2

(1)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Monaadhil

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Effective elsewhere but this track really plays to his strengths, winning for the fourth time over C&D when powering clear three weeks ago; didn't get a clear run through one week later but still looked in top form; more appealing than most in here.

4/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 7-4869

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden whose best effort was when beaten less than 2l into fourth of eight on reappearance/handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in April, but nothing like that form in three starts since; headgear worn the last twice now removed but she has plenty to prove.
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9th

8

(12)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cloud Queen

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ed Dunlop

Ten-race maiden; stayed on for third at Chelmsford (7f) in August and is now 5lb below that mark but two lesser efforts have followed and her tendency to race too freely remains a concern.

8/1

9th

13

(1)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Cloud Queen

9st 0lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Ed Dunlop

Two best RPRs have been recorded over 7f on Polytrack, finishing under 1l behind Monaadhil over C&D two starts back; bit below par behind Fayasel since, albeit in a debuted hood that's already been dispensed with.

16/1

7th

10

(7)

1st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloud Queen

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Dunlop

0-8 but ran one of her better races when third of nine at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) last month; hood joins the returning cheekpieces; could yet fare better.

7/1

Form: 80-780

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
One of her best efforts when third of nine over C&D in February last year; but her last six efforts have been particularly poor and is now 0-13; blinkers need to have a dramatic effect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

9

(4)

8th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Artemisia Gentile

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

One of her best efforts when third of nine over C&D in February last year; but her last six efforts have been particularly poor and is now 0-13; blinkers need to have a dramatic effect.

33/1

11th

13

(8)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:20 Yarmouth

Artemisia Gentile

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: J R Jenkins

Placed once in 12 starts; well held this season and it's not hard to turn elsewhere.

40/1

8th

9

(5)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Artemisia Gentile

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: J R Jenkins

Placed once in 11 starts; return two weeks ago looked as if it was needed but a leap of faith would be required to support her today.

25/1

40/1

Form: 78/0-9

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Not finished within 12l of the winner in five starts over 5.7f-1m2f on turf; half-brother to a Polytrack winner, though, which offers a glimmer of hope on AW debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(6)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

My Sand Boy

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

Some creditable efforts this year but he's still a maiden after 17 starts and was last of six over C&D last time; not the percentage call.

14/1

6th

5

(1)

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

14:55 Brighton

My Sand Boy

8st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

0-16 and although only beaten 2l into fourth of seven over C&D (good) in April, he didn't appear comfortable on the track; stable also runs Dequinto.

14/1

6th

9

(9)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

My Sand Boy

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Placed over 7f and 1m2f (penultimate start) on AW; reasonably consistent; kept on for fourth at Brighton (1m, good) latest; back up in trip again and, if proving he handles slower ground, he has each-way potential.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7-9643

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-6 but ran his best race so far when beaten 2l into third of 15 at Leicester (7f, good) last time; needs to improve on his two previous AW efforts (including over C&D), but claims if he can.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(12)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Irish Dessert

9st 4lb

J: Jefferson Smith

T: Henry Spiller

in rear

10/1

5th

2

(8)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:55 Yarmouth

Irish Dessert

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Henry Spiller

towards rear

3/1

6th

2

(3)

8th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Irish Dessert

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Henry Spiller

0-6 but ran his best race so far when beaten 2l into third of 15 at Leicester (7f, good) last time; needs to improve on his two previous AW efforts (including over C&D), but claims if he can.

5/2

Form: 66-340

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who made a promising return/stable debut when third of ten at Bath (5.7f, firm) in May, but poor in both starts since including on AW debut at Wolverhampton (6f) last month; hood replaces cheekpieces but she needs to leave recent efforts well behind.
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7th

5

(7)

8th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Flying Barty

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

led early, headed and prominent after 1f

9/1

10th

1

(9)

19th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flying Barty

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

Made a promising seasonal/stable debut when third of ten at Bath (5.7f, firm) in May, but tailed-off last of four at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) last month; new headgear combination given a go on AW debut and she needs to bounce back.

11/2

4th

4

(3)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Goodwood

Flying Barty

8st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

towards near side, pressed leaders, hung right and weakened over 1f out

13/8

20/1

Form: 857090

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor in 12 starts on turf/AW for four different trainers; cheekpieces return but hard to recommend.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

10

(5)

14th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lashes

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Poor form in all six handicaps for this trainer; can only watch at present.

33/1

8th

10

(9)

8th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Lashes

8st 11lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

slowly into stride, in rear, rushed up to lead after 1f

20/1

Form: -80609

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in all nine starts over trips ranging from 7f to 1m6f and has a lot to prove; no headgear today.
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Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

6

(2)

8th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Roaring River

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Out of the frame in all nine starts over trips ranging from 7f to 1m6f and has a lot to prove; no headgear today.

14/1

9th

3

(2)

24th Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

18:50 Lingfield

Roaring River

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Mostly struggled in four handicaps granted a variety of distances, surfaces and headgear this year; cheekpieces now tried.

50/1

7

(8)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:00 Yarmouth

Roaring River

9st 1lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Out of the frame in eight starts and tailed off in two outings on turf, both of them here including over 1m6f (good to firm) eight days ago; big drop back in trip and application of a tongue-tie will need to make a major difference; stable appears to hold a much better chance with Arlo's Sunshine.

50/1

Non-runners

Apfelstrudel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.10
Straight Forecast £11.92
Tricast £103.86
Trifecta £87.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Monaadhil

Telegraph:

Irish Dessert

NEWMARKET:

Cloud Queen

POSTDATA:

Thomas Equinas

Daily Mail:

Irish Dessert

D Express:

Irish Dessert

RP RATINGS:

Monaadhil

The Times:

Monaadhil

The Guardian:

Monaadhil

Daily Mirror:

Monaadhil

The Sun:

Monaadhil

The Star:

Monaadhil

Daily Record:

Monaadhil