November 02 / 18.30 Chelmsford (AW)

18.30

Standard To Slow

Betsi Handicap

  • Prize money: £5050.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Betsi Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.20
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 169297 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has C&D form but he suffered in the weights for wide-margin 7f turf win in June and handicapper rather slow to relent; has been wearing different aids, including on debut for new yard, but none today.
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9th

8

(9)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Wilde And Dandy

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Scored at Doncaster (7f) in August and has returned from a ten-week break in good nick, not enjoying the rub of the green when sixth of nine over C&D 39 days ago; he can make his presence felt.

20/1

9

(12)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Wilde And Dandy

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ivan Furtado

Just held on to score at Doncaster (7f) in August and did well to finish second at Chelmsford (7f, AW) since, considering he was slowly away; missed the break again when never dangerous at Redcar latest and he does come with risks.

12/1

8th

3

(5)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Wilde And Dandy

9st 11lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Just held on to score at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and did well to finish second at Chelmsford (7f, AW) since, considering he was slowly away; tendency to blow the start is a concern and he's unproven on ground slower than good.

8/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 973221 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ended losing run in some style at Lingfield last week (7f) and while that wasn't particularly competitive he's had few chances in 7f Polytrack handicaps; still well treated despite 5lb penalty (2lb well in) on course debut.
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12th

10

(8)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:40 Chester

Touchwood

10st 5lb

J: Miss Charli Parker

T: Ruth Carr

Ended a losing run in 7f AW Lingfield handicap eight days ago; had a bit up his sleeve there so is very much one to consider under a 4lb penalty.

8/1

5

(9)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Touchwood

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ruth Carr

Acts well over C&D but hasn't been back here since impressive win in 2023; on a handy mark and of interest after a good Leicester run in May, with Oisin Murphy a rare booking for the yard (0-1 in last five years).

7/2

5

(9)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Touchwood

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ruth Carr

Acts well over C&D but hasn't been back here since impressive win in 2023; on a handy mark and of interest after a good Leicester run in May, with Oisin Murphy a rare booking for the yard (0-1 in last five years).

7/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 093217 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won C&D maiden last autumn; in good form for new yard of late, appreciating the return to 7f when beating a subsequent winner at Kempton in September, and the race didn't play out well there since; better expected.
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4th

6

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

6-31 on AW, four of those wins gained over C&D and the most recent a ready success from a 1lb lower mark last December; failed to settle on outer when only eighth of 12 (Jersey Maverick sixth, State of Madness ninth) at Kempton three weeks ago; others arrive in better form.

10/1

8th

2

(12)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Best known for his Southwell exploits, but has run well here including a win over this trip; the outside stall is not ideal, though.

10/1

5th

6

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Last four wins have been gained over C&D at Class 5 or lower, and tonight's would be the highest banded handicap he has taken in to date; drop back from 1m rates a plus, but clear career best likely required.

10/1

Form: 658430 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won 7f maiden on Polytrack 12 months ago but has not gone on from that in AW and turf handicaps, and was beaten a long way when last seen in August; however, not entirely dismissed back on AW and returned to 7f.
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1st

1

(5)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dagmar Run

9st 11lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: David Simcock

Rallied well for last-gasp win at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) in December; has not come close to that form since but he got hampered early on at Kempton last time and is now 5lb lower than for his last win; dangerous if he can rediscover his spark back up in trip.

11/2

1st

1

(5)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dagmar Run

9st 11lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: David Simcock

Rallied well for last-gasp win at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) in December; has not come close to that form since but he got hampered early on at Kempton last time and is now 5lb lower than for his last win; dangerous if he can rediscover his spark back up in trip.

11/2

5th

2

(1)

13th Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Dagmar Run

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

C&D winner as a 2yo who narrowly doubled his winning tally off 2lb higher at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) in December; not the most consistent, but is 1-1 at Class 6 level so it's possible to make a case for him.

6/1

Form: -06850 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won final start (7f) for the Gosdens as 2yo; has mostly found sprint handicaps hard work this year but he made a promising start for this yard at Chester in September and had soft ground and a higher grade to contend with since; not ruled out in first-time hood (has worn cheekpieces).
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14

(11)

14th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:10 Chepstow

Afterlife

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

ducked right start, towards rear

33/1

14

(11)

14th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:10 Chepstow

Afterlife

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

ducked right start, towards rear, pushed along over 3f out

33/1

6th

11

(12)

27th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Leicester

Afterlife

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Looked promising as a 2yo but has become very disappointing on the AW since the autumn and is not yet proven on ground slower than good to soft.

20/1

Form: 660206 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Five AW wins, including over 6f here; hasn't been on his game on last two starts at Kempton but he doesn't run many bad races on this track and no surprise if he fares better now he's down a few pounds in the weights.
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6th

4

(6)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mohareb

9st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

pressed leader

8/1

6th

2

(7)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:58 Kempton (AW)

Mohareb

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

took keen hold, towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, rallied and kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

6/1

10th

4

(8)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Mohareb

10st 2lb

J: Bradley Furniss

T: Michael Appleby

Came from off the pace to chase home an improver at Chelmsford 18 days ago; his losing run is gathering momentum but he's capable of going well at this level.

5/1

Form: 743443 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has been running well in 7f handicaps on turf and Polytrack since late July but not yet found the right race on the AW (0-10) and still has his share of weight; work to do from the outside stall.
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3rd

7

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

The Spotlight Kid

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dean Ivory

Both wins on turf have been at Yarmouth over 7f and he's also won twice on the AW; went close at Southwell (1m, AW) in January but he did too much too soon there 20 days ago; claims if settling better.

13/2

5th

3

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

The Spotlight Kid

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Dean Ivory

Twice won back to back and has been knocking on the door of late, loudest when going down by a neck over C&D in January; player if he's not too fresh back from a short break and can be settled.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 23237

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Series of good efforts at 6f, including on handicap debut at Carlisle, but she wasn't herself when finishing last of seven at Yarmouth in September and makes AW debut over a new trip with something to prove.
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8th

2

(5)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Elusive Angel

9st 12lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Harry Eustace

took keen hold, led narrowly

12/1

7th

1

(6)

20th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:05 Yarmouth

Elusive Angel

10st 0lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Harry Eustace

Placed in all four starts (6f), including on soft; wasn't far away at Carlisle on handicap debut latest and 1lb drop won't do her cause any harm; player.

2/1

3rd

5

(9)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:15 Carlisle

Elusive Angel

9st 7lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Harry Eustace

reluctant to load, midfield, headway 2f out, kept on and went third final 110yds

11/4

16/1

Form: 872

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Minor form on first two starts but she showed signs of life when following home an emphatic winner at a respectful distance over C&D last month; open to improvement now handicapping but it does look needed.
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12

(6)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Maid For Harry

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Stone

Fair second of five over 7f at Chelmsford on third start but a wide draw was her undoing on handicap debut there 23 days ago; will get more cover today but has work cut out against tried and trusted sprinters.

20/1

9th

10

(9)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Maid For Harry

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: William Stone

raced wide, midfield, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out

16/1

Non-runners

Agnes Grey

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £49.40
Straight Forecast £41.50
Tricast £175.59
Trifecta £251.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Touchwood

RP RATINGS:

Mohareb

The Sun:

Maid For Harry

Telegraph:

Elusive Angel

The Star:

Dagmar Run

The Times:

King Of Ithaca

The Guardian:

The Spotlight Kid

Daily Record:

Maid For Harry

Daily Mail:

Touchwood

Daily Mirror:

Touchwood

POSTDATA:

Mohareb

D Express:

Mohareb