October 19 / 20.00 Chelmsford (AW)

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  • Prize money: £4004
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £27.10
  • Place: £5.40

Form: 386020

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Still seeking his first win after 34 starts; gambled on and went close at Lingfield last month (5f) but has since disappointed over 6f, a trip he is fully effective at; widest stall to contend with; others safer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lion Ring

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Andrew J Martin

Dual course winner early in the year for 5lb claimer Ryan Kavanagh, and will be happier back on the AW and down from 7f; would have been better off with all bar one were this a handicap, however.

16/1

16th

14

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Lion Ring

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

Won two classified events at Wolverhampton (5f/6f) this year but he's not made an impact in last three runs; this step back up to 7f is no problem but he needs to find more to get back on the scoresheet.

25/1

4th

9

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Lion Ring

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

Two wins this year, both in Wolverhampton classified races (5f/6f); probably needs to find something extra in this handicap, though, and below form on last two starts (both 5f).

7/1

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7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 534462

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Exposed maiden but he has threatened for this stable, including when second of ten in a 0-60 here two weeks ago (6f); Oisin Murphy booked today; place claims once again.
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6th

11

(10)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Katar

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Richenda Ford

38-race maiden; low-key seasonal return (after a wind op) at Salisbury ten days ago; maiden status set to remain intact.

33/1

6th

11

(10)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Katar

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Richenda Ford

38-race maiden; low-key seasonal return (after a wind op) at Salisbury ten days ago; maiden status set to remain intact.

33/1

8th

9

(3)

4th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Katar

10st 2lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Richenda Ford

37-race maiden who finished last off today's basement mark on latest appearance in September; hopes are pinned on subsequent wind operation making a big difference.

33/1

6/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 357428 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; pipped at the post by Rewilding at Wolverhampton (5f) last month and subsequent unplaced effort came over 6f; lower draw would have been preferable but he's still respected at this level.
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8th

8

(2)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:57 Lingfield (AW)

Suanni

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

C&D winner; knocking at the door at Wolverhampton of late, second last month and then running a fine race for third back there 11 days ago when setting a strong pace and only picked off late; well drawn and another big run looks assured.

7/1

3rd

10

(6)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Suanni

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

Wins have come mainly from the front and he came back to form when making most behind Global Effort over C&D last time (0-50 classified); is 2lb better off with that one and has a handy draw.

7/1

2nd

10

(2)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Suanni

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

C&D win last summer at this level; chased home My Turn Now at Chelmsford in November but he's not been at that level on his last three starts; well drawn but needs a revival.

11/2

Form: 223714 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Reliable at this level and conditions won't be an excuse; a repeat of his recent Nottingham fourth will see him on the premises.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(13)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Five-time winner but his last success was in July 2024 and he has form figures of 87909 this year; opposable.

50/1

9th

11

(10)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Tilsworth Ony Ta

8st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Five-time winner but has been short of his best on AW this year and the return to turf made no difference at Bath 32 days ago; withdrawn after bolting to post at Doncaster a fortnight ago.

33/1

17

(1)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Five-time winner but he has been short of his best on AW this year and the return to turf made no difference at Bath 19 days ago; not a solid option.

50/1

Form: 992461 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
13th time lucky when responding well for pressure over C&D four weeks ago, leading on the line in a stronger race; 3lb rise shouldn't prove beyond her and this should be run to suit; strong contender.
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3rd

6

(5)

29th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Universal Grace

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Moderate strike-rate but sole win did come at this venue and she ran well in similar event over C&D a week ago; another to consider.

5/1

2nd

9

22nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Universal Grace

9st 9lb

T: Stuart Williams

Won a 5f handicap here in September and runner-up in a similar event over C&D three weeks ago; each-way claims again.

6/1

6th

12

(7)

11th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:57 Lingfield (AW)

Universal Grace

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

pressed leader

8/1

9/1

Form: 786066

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-21 but regularly running to an RPR in the 70s over the winter; form has dipped more recently but he's been given a big chance by the handicapper and could have a big run in him from the inside stall.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(1)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Erosion Risk

9st 10lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Evans

0-21 but regularly running to an RPR in the 70s over the winter; form has dipped more recently but he's been given a big chance by the handicapper and could have a big run in him from the inside stall.

9/1

6th

2

(6)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Chepstow

Erosion Risk

9st 10lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

20-race maiden; not beaten far when sixth of eight at Windsor in July (5f, good to firm), but soundly beaten last two starts; now tried in blinkers (fair effort in first-time visor); others stronger.

10/1

6th

7

(5)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:30 Windsor

Erosion Risk

8st 8lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: David Evans

19-race maiden; several near misses on AW over the winter; well beaten at Wolverhampton last time and others look safer.

33/1

Form: 144454 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 5f handicap on the AW at Lingfield in April off a 3lb higher mark; hasn't built on it since and he has other pace influences to contend with on his return from a ten-week break.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:30 Brighton

Battle Point

9st 2lb

T: Michael Attwater

Has made the frame a few times over C&D, but a record of 1-49 doesn't make him an appealing proposition.

12/1

10th

11

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Battle Point

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

1-48, the win gained over 5f here in 2023; back from a break with three pretty good efforts this year, the latest a 66-1 fourth at Kempton (6f), but still makes only limited appeal.

16/1

4th

11

(8)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Battle Point

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

Respectable efforts in classified events (5f) in last two runs but it's almost three years since his sole win and others are preferred; one of three runners for the yard.

14/1

Form: 443-35

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; has made the running; not obviously progressive and although she has fewer convictions than most in here, she will need a career-best effort to win after 173 days on the sidelines.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(6)

16th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Miss Marianne

8st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Has fewer convictions than the majority of these and she may have needed her first outing for six months when behind a few of these here four weeks ago.

16/1

8th

11

(8)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Miss Marianne

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Eight-race maiden; has made the running; not obviously progressive and although she has fewer convictions than most in here, she will need a career-best effort to win after 173 days on the sidelines.

16/1

20/1

Form: 367570 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Veteran; operating at a much lower level than he used to but he hasn't been looking like capitalising, always behind at Kempton on Monday when looking a hard ride; needs to turn things around quickly.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(5)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wiley Post

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

AW win came on Polytrack; rarely runs on Tapeta and the return to this track (5f) and the drop to this level was no help this month.

10/1

11

(10)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wiley Post

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who hasn't been firing on all cylinders for a few months now; consequence of that is he's eligible for this grade and he's one to note for market confidence with Rossa Ryan taking over today.

8/1

8th

6

10th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Wiley Post

9st 5lb

T: Tony Carroll

in rear throughout

12/1

10/1

Form: 769316 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the tenth attempt when leading late in a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton last month; less good at Lingfield two weeks ago and likely another career best will be required.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(4)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rewilding

9st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Robert Cowell

Got up late to win over C&D in September but he's finished down the field at Lingfield and Chelmsford twice since; this is weak and the return to Wolverhampton could give him a lift.

11/2

10th

7

(9)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Rewilding

9st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Robert Cowell

Off the mark at the tenth attempt when leading late in a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton last month; less good at Lingfield two weeks ago and likely another career best will be required.

10/1

14/1

Form: 943976 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner down the years and he retains some ability despite being well into the veteran stage; missed the break when well backed at Lingfield on penultimate start but had no excuses here last week; others stronger for win purposes.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(5)

31st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:54 Lingfield (AW)

Storm Melody

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ali Stronge

in touch with leaders

25/1

11th

10

(6)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Storm Melody

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ali Stronge

Multiple winner down the years and he retains some ability despite being well into the veteran stage; missed the break when well backed at Lingfield on penultimate start but had no excuses here last week; others stronger for win purposes.

14/1

6th

8

(5)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Storm Melody

8st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ali Stronge

towards rear

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £113.70
Straight Forecast £84.14
Tricast £1079.40
Trifecta £1125.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Universal Grace

RP RATINGS:

Katar

The Guardian:

Tilsworth Ony Ta

LAMBOURN:

Storm Melody

POSTDATA:

Universal Grace

The Times:

Universal Grace

Telegraph:

Universal Grace

Daily Mail:

Universal Grace

D Express:

Universal Grace

Daily Record:

Universal Grace

Daily Mirror:

Katar

The Star:

Katar

The Sun:

Tilsworth Ony Ta