September 21 / 18.30 Chelmsford (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £4004
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 897333

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Sole win (15 races) was an Irish maiden last July; third in AW handicaps over 7f/1m on last three outings, though, including one here; place chance.
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10th

9

(9)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Kodi Noir

9st 3lb

J: Tom Queally

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Overcame trouble in running to win the corresponding race 12 months ago off an 8lb higher mark (then trained by Alice Haynes); patchy record for new stable but his best run for them came over C&D and Tom Queally's only ride for the stable in 2024 (before this evening) finished second; can go well.

10/1

9th

5

(6)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Kodi Noir

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

dwelt start, in rear

10/1

7th

10

(6)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Kodi Noir

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Not beaten far into fourth of ten at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) in May, but he has been off three months since and has no great record fresh; opposed.

14/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 651333 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a 1m classified on soft at Ffos Las in July; third since in a classified and two handicaps, with two of those at 1m2f so she has a bit to prove on this first run for a while over 7f, even in a weak race.
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7th

4

(7)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Lingfield

Daisy Roots

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Jim Boyle

Won over C&D (good) last summer and has run well on the AW here in her last three outings; still 3lb above her highest winning mark, but ought to put up another bold show.

11/2

4th

4

(6)

30th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Daisy Roots

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Scored over 1m here in September and returned from six months off with a good fourth of 11 over C&D 16 days ago; well in the mix.

8/1

4th

2

(2)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Daisy Roots

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Resumed winning ways over 1m here in September and she signed off for 2025 with a good C&D second the following month; has gone well fresh too so she needs considering on her seasonal return.

6/1

40/1

  • Place: £24.40

Form: 510667

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Won off 1lb higher at Windsor (5f) in June but uncompetitive since; changed hands and left Philip McBride's yard before latest start, which was her second attempt at 7f and she raced too freely.
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12th

11

(9)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:55 Windsor

Carry On Aitch

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Roger Ingram

Inconsistent filly; poor form in three turf runs this year; drops in trip in new headgear but easy enough to swerve.

50/1

8th

10

(3)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Carry On Aitch

9st 3lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: Roger Ingram

took keen hold, midfield

33/1

12th

13

(1)

9th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Carry On Aitch

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Roger Ingram

in touch with leaders, lost ground quickly 2f out, weakened over 1f out

25/1

12/1

Form: 077875

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; 11lb lower than on handicap debut but lacks solid claims; drops back in trip after three attempts over about 1m.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

7

(10)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Golden Moon

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

0-9; has bits of modest form and has edged down the weights, with easily his closest finish coming when fourth of 13 over C&D on penultimate start; those are hardly pressing claims, though.

7/1

8th

4

(9)

30th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Golden Moon

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

Unplaced in all eight starts but he was in there fighting until the closing stages in a 7f handicap here nine days ago; drop to 6f needs to spark something extra.

5/1

4th

7

(6)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Golden Moon

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: William Knight

prominent, disputed lead over 1f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

9/4

Form: 552251 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Record in C&D Class 6 affairs stands at 21331132521, comfortably obliging last Thursday in the latest instance; big chance under 4lb penalty.
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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

Form: 004254 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
6f Chelmsford maiden winner last December but finished last on two visits here in February; more like it for minor honours elsewhere on three of his last four starts but seems to need a bit extra again.
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8th

4

(7)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bluebells Boy

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Low-key stable debut at Lingfield four weeks ago; should leave that behind in time but others arrive with less to prove.

14/1

8th

5

(9)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Bluebells Boy

9st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Jim & Suzi Best

On a losing run but he comes here in good order, beaten under 2l behind new stablemate Manhattan Chute over C&D five weeks ago; on his fourth different trainer since May (same owner); drawn wider than ideal.

8/1

4th

3

(7)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:38 Lingfield (AW)

Bluebells Boy

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hayley Burton

On a losing run but he comes here in good order, prominent long way when fourth of eight in 6f handicap here four days ago; this course scorer can go well again.

3/1

40/1

Form: /0-950

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Finished a lot closer on last two outings (best effort came over C&D on first occasion) but still made little impact; needs improvement.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

10/1

Form: 586763

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; closest on AW at Wolverhampton (6f/7f) when cheekpieces were enlisted on last two outings; each-way chance.
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7th

10

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Lynwood Lad

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won a 5.5f classified on the first of his two visits to Brighton (last summer) but ran poorly in the other; latest start was easily his best in 2026 but that was in March and he's inconsistent.

14/1

4th

6

(4)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lynwood Lad

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Capable at this level but he hasn't been firing on all cylinders in 2026; has won over C&D, and when ridden by Paddy Bradley; market can guide.

10/1

8th

8

(2)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lynwood Lad

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

A dual 5f/6f winner in this grade in 2025 but he has twice failed to build on a solid C&D sixth in early January, just eighth of 11 in 7f Lingfield classified event two weeks ago; he needs to take a big step forward.

8/1

20/1

Form: -40806

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has not lived up to initial promise and his four handicap runs have not been persuasive; hooded twice before visored on latest start.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

6

(7)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Nahwand

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

slowly into stride, took keen hold, prominent soon after start

7/1

11th

8

(5)

30th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Nahwand

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

Ran his best race over 6f in March (Wolverhampton) but hasn't lived up to that early promise and the visor is not doing a lot for him.

10/1

9th

4

(12)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Nahwand

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

Has not lived up to initial promise and his four handicap runs have not been persuasive; hooded twice before visored on latest start.

20/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 248634

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Yet to win after 17 starts; thereabouts on four of his six this term but those better runs were on turf and he's less convincing on AW.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

2

(2)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:35 Brighton

Brilliant Blue

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary Moore

took keen hold, held up in rear, switched to near side over 3f out

10/1

10th

3

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Brilliant Blue

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary Moore

led, headed over 1f out, weakening when slightly hampered inside final furlong

8/1

9/1

Form: 500357 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

6/1

Form: 90-071 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival in first three starts for yard but, with tongue-tie removed, he then scored from the front at 100-1 in 13-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 15 days ago; back up 3lb but has to be considered after that breakthrough and Liam Wright understandably gets the ride again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

4

(10)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Hold The Press

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: J R Jenkins

C&D winner; inconsistent 7yo but he wasn't beaten far into fourth over C&D last August; well short of that level twice since and he is not a solid option.

14/1

11

(12)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Hold The Press

8st 11lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Sole success in 25 starts came over C&D in September 2023 and is still 1lb higher; opposable from the outside stall.

20/1

4

(11)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Hold The Press

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: J R Jenkins

Record of 1-24 but his win came over C&D and he ran well to finish a close fourth in a handicap here 18 days ago; ties in with Buttercross Flyer and Capallcliste on that form and he's in the mix.

8/1

66/1

Form: 680980

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden; yet to show worthwhile form on turf and her AW record (easily best effort in 2021) is not convincing either; first headgear.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

13

(7)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Runner Bean

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ed de Giles

13-race maiden; yet to show worthwhile form on turf and her AW record (easily best effort in 2021) is not convincing either; first headgear.

66/1

10th

7

(8)

9th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Runner Bean

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Ed de Giles

12-race maiden who has yet to hit the frame and finished tailed off last week at Bath.

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £58.50
Straight Forecast £58.80
Tricast £7054.88
Trifecta £3413.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Monaadhil

POSTDATA:

Bluebells Boy

Daily Mail:

Daisy Roots

D Express:

Laertes

Daily Record:

Kodi Noir

Telegraph:

Brilliant Blue

NEWMARKET:

Bluebells Boy

RP RATINGS:

Monaadhil

The Times:

Monaadhil

The Guardian:

Monaadhil

Daily Mirror:

Monaadhil

The Sun:

Monaadhil

The Star:

Monaadhil