October 12 / 18.00 Chelmsford (AW)

18.00

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Brenda Karn-Smith Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Brenda Karn-Smith Memorial Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 1-5095 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Made all in a C&D novice last October but has found life tough in four handicaps this season; dropped another 3lb for latest Thirsk fifth but it doesn't look enough.
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13th

6

(10)

6th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Creme Chantilly

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Resumed winning ways at Chelmsford (1m) in October only to come in last of eight there 39 days ago when very slowly away; not the easiest to catch right.

12/1

8th

2

(6)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Creme Chantilly

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Bell

slowly away, in rear, took keen hold and rapid headway after 2f, disputed lead after 3f, lost position and struggling from 2f out

2/1

1st

9

(8)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Creme Chantilly

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, comfortably

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 207092

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Bounced back from some lesser efforts when second over 1m at Lingfield (AW) in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) last Thursday; turns out again before a 2lb rise for that kicks in; player if in similar form; drawn widest.
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5th

5

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Lunarscape

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

She goes on the ground but it is hard to take too many positives from her recent runs.

25/1

5

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Lunarscape

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

She goes on the ground but it is hard to take too many positives from her recent runs.

25/1

9

(4)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Lunarscape

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Short of her best on her last two starts but she lurks on a dangerous mark and she was second over C&D in January; not solid but a big run wouldn't be a total bolt from the blue.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 782985 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over 6f at Yarmouth in August but hasn't reproduced that on AW since; the last of his four wins was in early 2022 and others are preferred again.
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6th

10

(8)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Kempton (AW)

Got No Dollars

9st 0lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Recorded his seventh AW win when scoring at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in January but that was a narrow success in a small field and he's been disappointing in three runs since; others preferred.

25/1

6th

10

(8)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Kempton (AW)

Got No Dollars

9st 0lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Recorded his seventh AW win when scoring at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in January but that was a narrow success in a small field and he's been disappointing in three runs since; others preferred.

25/1

9th

4

(8)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

19:30 Brighton

Got No Dollars

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Stuart Williams

midfield

9/1

Form: 971610 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly at Doncaster latest but had won two of his three starts prior to that, including on AW at Wolverhampton (8.6f), and is also a course winner.
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8th

6

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Always Fearless

9st 2lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Readily saw off eight rivals at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but he's been disappointing in both subsequent runs; has something to prove again and he has form figures of 5097 at Bath.

14/1

7th

6

(6)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Always Fearless

9st 7lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Readily saw off eight rivals over C&D last month; reportedly never travelled when disappointing at Lingfield since; capable of bouncing back in this field.

10/1

5th
5 (5)
Haughty

9/1

Form: 5-6715 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of her fall in the weights and a drop in grade when prevailing narrowly in a 1m Class 6 at Salisbury in first-time cheekpieces in August; respectable fifth of 13 at Kempton (1m) since.
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Verdict Starting price

5

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

18:00 Roscommon

Haughty

11st 5lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: V C Ward

Won a 1m handicap on good ground at Salisbury in 2023; has shown nothing in Ireland; poor recent Flat form; can be discounted.

200/1

12th

10

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:05 Gowran Park

Haughty

8st 13lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: V C Ward

Her win came in a 1m Salisbury handicap back in 2023; two runs for new yard were not too encouraging.

33/1

8th

13

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Haughty

9st 0lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: V C Ward

Best form over 7f/1m, including sole win in Britain as 3yo; tailed off on yard debut at Sligo in May and has had a break since.

16/1

Form: 355

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
All three runs on Polytrack; yet to build on promising debut third but slow starts haven't helped and it's still early days for a filly who is bred to be a good bit better than an opening mark of 64; blinkers replace cheekpieces and interesting to see how strong the betting vibes are.
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6th

6

(2)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Velvet Crush

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

All three runs on Polytrack; yet to build on promising debut third but slow starts haven't helped and it's still early days for a filly who is bred to be a good bit better than an opening mark of 64; blinkers replace cheekpieces and interesting to see how strong the betting vibes are.

9/2

5th

9

(7)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Velvet Crush

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

slowly away, soon in rear

8/1

5th

9

(9)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Velvet Crush

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

185,000gns foal, 325,000gns yearling; 100-30 when third of ten on her Kempton debut (7f, Polytrack) 15 days ago, doing well to finish so close after blowing the start; extra furlong should be within range and high on the list.

7/4

4/1

Form: 467822

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
A maiden after eight starts but his pair of seconds to a progressive rival at Lingfield (1m, AW) in recent weeks suggest he can put that right soon; high on the shortlist.
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7th

9

(8)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Al Tarfa

9st 4lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Inconsistent maiden; probably a bit better than he was able to show from stall 9 draw at Chelmsford last time; well beaten only previous run here (debut) but place claims this time.

7/1

7th

7

(9)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Al Tarfa

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

A maiden after eight starts but his pair of seconds to a progressive rival at Lingfield (1m, AW) in recent weeks suggest he can put that right soon; high on the shortlist.

4/1

12/1

Form: 7D56324

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap off 1lb higher in January 2022 (final start for Kevin Philippart De Foy); has drawn a blank in 16 subsequent starts on Jersey but has reached the frame in her last three starts (1m2f-1m5f); returns to 1m on first start for in-form new stable; betting perhaps the best guide to expectations.
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13th

12

(11)

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Brown Mouse

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Tom Ward

slowly away, detached in rear, always behind

50/1

13th

12

(11)

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Brown Mouse

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Tom Ward

slowly away, detached in rear, always behind

50/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 342211 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
On a hat-trick after 1m turf wins at Chepstow (under Hollie Doyle) and Carlisle in recent months; yet to win on AW but she has been placed on four of her seven starts; needs considering.
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6th

3

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Hostelry

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Combination of a first-time visor and drop to 0-50 classified company enough to see her end a losing run a fortnight ago; win last August came off a stone-higher mark and she's shortlisted now back in the groove.

7/2

1st

5

(10)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Ayr

Hostelry

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Ten-time winner; on the downgrade now but fairly consistent in handicaps in recent months; went without her usual cheekpieces on last two outings; big player in this grade if first-time visor has any positive effect.

11/4

5th

3

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Hostelry

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ruth Carr

Dual winner over the extended 1m here; losing run up to 13, but 16lb below her last winning mark and looked unlucky not to finish closer when fourth of six here (1m, good) three weeks ago; stays this far and could go well.

7/1

Form: 7-676P

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden last year for Joseph Parr who failed to kick on in three outings for Mark Loughnane this summer; pulled hard early and lost ground quickly when pulled up on recent stable debut at Bath; lots to prove.
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8th

7

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Liam Bailey

Frequent slow-starter who's run well a few times over C&D without winning and is on a handy mark; fared best of the near-side group at York before a solid effort from a wide stall at Wolverhampton; goes on the shortlist under Billy Loughnane.

4/1

3rd

7

(10)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Previous C&D winner but often hindered by starting slowly; sixth of 21 at York (6f, good to firm) last month in first-time cheekpieces (left off here); another win is overdue but he doesn't look ready to strike.

6/1

6th

19

(16)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Dicko The Legend

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Bids for his third straight win in this race, 2lb higher than for his 2024 win and 1lb higher than 12 months ago; slow starts have been an issue in recent outings but he retains ability and it will be no surprise to see him go well with cheekpieces now given a go.

10/1

Form: -60620 CD

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D maiden last year and best effort in handicaps since when going close over C&D in July; went out like a light at Kempton next time but no surprise to see him fare better back here after a short break.
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8th

9

(1)

13th Apr 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:00 Yarmouth

Hurricane Kiko

8st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Money for him on the AW last time, down from 1m into a sprint for the first time and minus headgear for a change (goes in a first-time hood tonight); finished well held, though, and it's hard to back him after that.

12/1

8th

9

(1)

13th Apr 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:00 Yarmouth

Hurricane Kiko

8st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Money for him on the AW last time, down from 1m into a sprint for the first time and minus headgear for a change (goes in a first-time hood tonight); finished well held, though, and it's hard to back him after that.

12/1

6th

3

(2)

9th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hurricane Kiko

9st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Julia Feilden

Won his 2yo maiden here over 1m and is having a first ever crack at sprinting back from eight weeks off; the usual headgear comes off and he isn't obviously fancied.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £70.60
Straight Forecast £56.25
Tricast £493.49
Trifecta £570.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Velvet Crush

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Tarfa

The Guardian:

Lunarscape

NEWMARKET:

Creme Chantilly

The Star:

Haughty

Telegraph:

Hostelry

The Times:

Velvet Crush

Daily Mail:

Velvet Crush

Daily Record:

Velvet Crush

RP RATINGS:

Al Tarfa

The Sun:

Al Tarfa

Daily Mirror:

Lunarscape

D Express:

Creme Chantilly