August 08 / 20.50 Chelmsford (AW)

20.50

Standard

Chelmer Mouldings Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Chelmer Mouldings Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 2167V3 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Comfortably landed a Newcastle novice (1m2f, Tapeta) in April and after a couple of blowouts on turf, returned to the AW with a creditable third of 12 over C&D a fortnight ago; ran as though just in need of that first start in two months and no surprise to see him fare even better this time; high on list.
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8th

2

(4)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

9st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Fine on Tapeta but has done most winning round Chelmsford, always over 1m2f; generally consistent in recent times, without looking quite as good, and has to prove his stamina going beyond 1m4f for the first time; the usual headgear comes off.

10/1

1

(4)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

10st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Much more exposed than some of these and usually runs over 1m2f but gave pretty good account when fourth in valuable Chelmsford handicap (1m2f) a fortnight and is 1lb lower here; could have a say.

4/1

9

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Formerly a front-runner but more often held up these days; finished a 4l seventh at Wolverhampton in last two starts but he's 5-9 at Chelmsford and was runner-up over C&D in June; has possibilities back at this track and he needs a close look with Hollie Doyle booked.

9/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 8-38V1

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability in three starts on turf, but improved when making a successful handicap/AW debut under Harry Davies at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; 3lb higher and her stamina-laden pedigree on the dam's side suggests she should appreciate the longer trip; a player.
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1

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Fleur De Mer

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Not the best of win records (1-26 but 0-10 on turf); only win was over 1m2f on AW back in 2023; sound third at Pontefract with first-time cheekpieces (retained) on reappearance last month (1m4f, good to soft); stays 1m6f but below her best three previous tries at 2m.

11/4

3rd

11

(8)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Fleur De Mer

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Placed over 1m6f on last three AW starts; returns to turf on a workable mark and should be fine back at 1m4f; big player if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.

5/1

2nd

3

(6)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

14:14 Southwell (AW)

Fleur De Mer

9st 10lb

J: David Nolan

T: Martin Todhunter

Both wins were in 2023 but she had some close calls in the autumn and ran another good race when third over C&D three weeks ago; 1lb lower here and she should be in the mix again.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 7-317 BF

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the third attempt in a Wolverhampton novice (7f, Tapeta) in January, but was well beaten on handicap debut back there (8.6f) four months later and has been off another 11 weeks since having been gelded in the meantime; longer trip should suit but he does have a bit to prove.
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4th

1

(9)

28th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Ayr

Born Ruler

10st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Hasn't really threatened on his three runs this year but has been in fair form and he won by 4l over C&D (good) last July on his last visit to Ayr; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces; could go well.

5/1

4

(7)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

14:25 York

Born Ruler

10st 6lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Consistent last year; hasn't threatened on either outing this season but he kept on for a fair fourth in a warm race at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last time and may benefit from this step back up in trip; unraced on slow ground; cheekpieces go back on, which he wore for his last win; chance.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 325147 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Ran well in both starts over 1m on the AW in January (including here) and off the mark at the seventh attempt at Ripon (9.7f, good) in June; soft ground the excuse for his latest effort and could go well returned here.
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7th

2

(4)

4th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Blueflagflyinghigh

9st 10lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

Fairly useful 1m2f handicapper; won at Yarmouth in July and mostly consistent otherwise this term; remains on career-high mark, however, and this longer distance is an unknown.

5/1

2nd

1

(1)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Windsor

Blueflagflyinghigh

10st 4lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

led

9/2

5th

1

(4)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:25 Epsom

Blueflagflyinghigh

10st 4lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

Doubled his winning tally when easily disposing of three rivals from the front under Joe Bradnam in an apprentice event at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) seven days ago; still 4lb well in despite a 2lb rise, but ground softer than good would pose a question.

11/8

Form: -55532

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made a successful nursery debut at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) a year ago and has gone close the last twice, including behind a subsequent winner at Windsor (1m2f, good; first-time cheekpieces) last month (met traffic); respected despite 2lb rise.
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9th

7

(9)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Forest Demon

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

in touch with leaders

16/1

10th

5

(5)

19th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

17:10 Yarmouth

Forest Demon

9st 9lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Resumed winning ways at Newmarket (1m2f) in August when he wore a tongue-tie for the first time; lost tongue-tie in the stalls when fair seventh of 11 at Newbury (1m2f) three weeks ago; can make his presence felt.

8/1

7th

2

(9)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Newbury

Forest Demon

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Has run some good races this year and he displayed improved form to win in a first-time tongue-tie at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days ago; beat a progressive runner-up and he's respected up 4lb.

11/2

Form: 22226

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in first four starts over 1m2f/1m4f on Polytrack/turf, but took a step backwards when sixth of eight on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good) last time; has undergone wind surgery since and the return to a longer trip should suit; shortlisted.
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8th

8

(5)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Newbury

Edge Of Ember

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Only sixth in his first two handicaps (1m/1m2f) but well backed last time and he'd previously run well in novices at up to 1m4f; it's possible today's step back up in trip will be a positive and he's not written off.

10/1

6th

6

(2)

8th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Edge Of Ember

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hughes

Runner-up in first four starts over 1m2f/1m4f on Polytrack/turf, but took a step backwards when sixth of eight on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good) last time; has undergone wind surgery since and the return to a longer trip should suit; shortlisted.

5/1

6th

1

(6)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Newmarket (July)

Edge Of Ember

9st 11lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Richard Hughes

prominent

4/1

5/1

Form: 5-6151

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
2-3 since handicapping, both wins coming at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta); up 4lb, but shouldn't have an issue with the longer trip and a player if as effective back on Polytrack.
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6th

1

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yeoman

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

6th

1

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yeoman

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

4th

5

(10)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Doncaster

Yeoman

11st 1lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: James Fanshawe

blindfold off late, slowly away, towards rear

10/1

Form: 23-455 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Hasn't yet built on the promise he showed last autumn since returning in handicaps, but he may have needed the run at Sandown (1m, good; first start since being gelded) 13 days ago; makes his AW debut in first-time cheekpieces and the return to a longer trip looks a good move on pedigree; could go well.
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7th

3

(9)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

16:15 Leicester

Mudskipper

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: David Menuisier

Opened account at Salisbury (1m, good to soft) in September, coming from off the pace for a clearcut success; last month's seasonal debut at Windsor was no better than satisfactory, but he might fare better now back on a stiff track and with that outing under his belt.

10/1

7th

3

(9)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

16:15 Leicester

Mudskipper

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: David Menuisier

Opened account at Salisbury (1m, good to soft) in September, coming from off the pace for a clearcut success; last month's seasonal debut at Windsor was no better than satisfactory, but he might fare better now back on a stiff track and with that outing under his belt.

10/1

7th

2

(1)

15th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

16:50 Windsor

Mudskipper

9st 8lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: David Menuisier

midfield on inner

9/2

9th
10 (9)
Run Simba

16/1

Form: 47-8

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Promising debut when fourth of 15 at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) last summer, but not built on it in either start since and was beaten a long way on her Carlisle return (1m3f, good to soft) last month; improvement needed on handicap debut, but is a half-sister to a multiple AW winner so she is worth keeping an eye on.
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9th

2

(7)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Ripon

Run Simba

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Rebecca Menzies

Exposed maiden; yet to shine for current stable, finishing behind a couple of today's rivals at Beverley 13 days ago; tumbling down the weights but plenty to prove.

14/1

9th

2

(7)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Ripon

Run Simba

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Rebecca Menzies

Exposed maiden; yet to shine for current stable, finishing behind a couple of today's rivals at Beverley 13 days ago; tumbling down the weights but plenty to prove.

14/1

8th

6

(6)

6th May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Run Simba

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Rebecca Menzies

Out of form on AW this year but could well revive returned to turf, having produced her best efforts in this sphere, notably close second off 15lb higher at Ayr; interesting, despite still being a maiden.

20/1

10th
7 (11)
Natzor

12/1

Form: 386238

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who is bred to stay, but although placed in all three starts over 1m has been well held in three outings at around this trip; blinkers given a go and the stable won this last year, but he still has something to prove especially from his wide draw.
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9th

9

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Natzor

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Wins for David O'Meara both came over C&D, including a division of this race two years ago; not beaten far at 100-1 here two months ago but looked flattered in a messy affair and he's generally struggled for this yard.

16/1

10th

8

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Natzor

11st 5lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Lizzie Quinlan

While not the force of old, his close fourth on the Flat this month showed that he's still capable of fair form in that sphere; went the wrong way in his four-race hurdle career last February-May but needs a second look.

14/1

4th

6

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Natzor

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Both wins for David O'Meara came over C&D in 2024, but has lost his way for this yard including three poor efforts back here.

33/1

33/1

Form: 01-480

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Two wins last year, a Kempton novice (6f, Polytrack) and a Newmarket nursery (7f, good), but has regressed since her promising Wolverhampton return (7f, Tapeta) in March; up in trip and there is some stamina in her pedigree, but she needs to bounce back and has a wide draw to overcome.
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5

(4)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Speriamo

9st 7lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Philip McBride

Won over C&D and at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in the autumn but returned with two below-par turf runs last month and may find some of the lightly raced ones better handicapped here.

20/1

5

(4)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Speriamo

9st 7lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Philip McBride

Won over C&D and at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in the autumn but returned with two below-par turf runs last month and may find some of the lightly raced ones better handicapped here.

20/1

5

(5)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:38 Newmarket

Speriamo

8st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Philip McBride

A good run of form last autumn was mostly on the AW but she also finished second here; may have needed the run after a break when close up behind Lavender Hill Mob in a Class 2 handicap here two weeks ago.

10/1

12th
3 (4)
Inanna

16/1

Form: -49555

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Highly tried after making a winning debut in May last year, but unplaced in all five starts since returning in handicap company in April; soft ground probably responsible for her poor effort at Salisbury last month, but she still has plenty to prove.
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3rd

5

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:55 Ayr

Inanna

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Won two in a row in July, including her second C&D victory (good to soft), and she's also won on soft ground; however, she hasn't been at her very best on her last three outings and needs something extra today.

10/1

7th

2

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Inanna

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Three wins this season, the latest over C&D (good) in July; versatile regarding ground but recent efforts suggest she's on a fairly tough mark now.

12/1

112

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Inanna

8st 8lb

T: Jim Goldie

Non-runners

Beautifulasalways

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £41.40
Straight Forecast £40.42
Tricast £453.60
Trifecta £965.90

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Fleur De Mer

RP RATINGS:

Blueflagflyinghigh

SPOTLIGHT:

Wadacre Gomez

LAMBOURN:

Forest Demon

Daily Mirror:

Edge Of Ember

D Express:

Mudskipper

NEWMARKET:

Speriamo

Daily Mail:

Born Ruler

The Sun:

Wadacre Gomez

The Times:

Fleur De Mer

The Guardian:

Fleur De Mer

The Star:

Fleur De Mer

POSTDATA:

Blueflagflyinghigh

Telegraph:

Blueflagflyinghigh

Daily Record:

Forest Demon