November 09 / 19.00 Chelmsford (AW)

19.00

Standard To Slow

Betsi Handicap

  • Prize money: £6621
  • 1m 5f 66y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Betsi Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.90
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 89-408

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two wins last September, the second of them coming off 3lb higher; unplaced in three runs this year but he shaped with a fair bit more promise than the bare result at Newcastle when last seen ten weeks ago; could have more to offer on AW.
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1

(9)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

True Courage

10st 1lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

Ran as though something was amiss four weeks ago but is accustomed to stronger races than this and is now 3lb lower than when placed for Joe Bradnam at Kempton (1m3f) in September; player if back on song.

12/1

9th

1

(9)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

True Courage

10st 1lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

slowly away, always behind

12/1

8th

2

(1)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

True Courage

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

dwelt start, midfield

10/1

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 66400-

Last run: 397 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won four times (three on AW) for Marco Botti; ran well on stable debut last August (2m) but ended 2022 with two heavy defeats in Class 2 handicaps; yard has enjoyed a good year and this one appeals as the type to come good this winter; however, usual headgear left off on return from 397 days off.
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3rd

3

(5)

13th Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Moliwood

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

0-12 since winning off 6lb higher over C&D at the start of 2022, but in the frame in three of his five starts since returning from over a year off in November; one for the shortlist.

7/1

4th

2

(8)

4th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moliwood

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

soon led, headway after 1f, soon in touch with leaders

9/1

9th

6

(1)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

13:32 Lingfield (AW)

Moliwood

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

3-11 on AW; 0-6 for current yard but has been placed in two of his last three races and ties in closely with Artisan Dancer on latest effort; each-way possibilities off same mark.

11/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 140434 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two 1m6f wins on her record, the latest on turf off a 2lb lower mark in June; generally held her form since and shouldn't be too far away at a track she's run well at before.
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10th

13

(3)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

World Without Love

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Two 1m6f wins on her record, the latest on turf off a 1lb lower mark in June; generally held her form since, third of eight at Chelmsford 11 days ago, but more needed to come out on top here.

14/1

3rd

8

(6)

9th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

World Without Love

9st 4lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

towards rear

8/1

4th

2

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

World Without Love

10st 2lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

held up in last

4/1

Form: 582093

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
More poor runs than good this year but he ran well for second at Yarmouth in July and again when third at Redcar last month; ran to a useful level in one AW start (Lingfield); not without risk but has the ability to feature.
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2nd

3

(4)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Haliphon

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

0-17 on AW but he returned to form with a staying-on third here (1m6f) last month; now drops back in trip but he's 1lb lower than last time and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style; visor reapplied.

9/2

3rd

2

(7)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Haliphon

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

On losing run and 0-16 on AW, unable to justify favouritism at Chelmsford 12 days ago; another 2lb lower today and too much ability to discount.

9/2

Form: 324647 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has run some good races for new trainer, notably a close fourth at Newcastle in August (1m4f; finished in front of True Courage); soft ground excuses latest Flat defeat and he's yet to show much over hurdles so last time forgivable too; better expected today.
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10th

1

(10)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Luckys Dream

10st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: B F Brookhouse

Won here in 2020; ended a long losing spell with a win at Newbury (1m3f) in June but finished last on both starts since; has not seen much action beyond 1m4f but ran creditably in a muddling 2m race on Kempton AW last November; others look more solid.

20/1

9th

9

(1)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Haydock

Luckys Dream

10st 7lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: B F Brookhouse

Disappointing favourite when last of four over 1m2f last month but ended long losing spell with quite comfortable win at Newbury (1m3f, good to firm) two starts ago and will be fine over today's trip; big player if back on song.

5/1

4th

4

(1)

4th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

14:30 Yarmouth

Luckys Dream

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: B F Brookhouse

Was winning for the first time since February 2021 when successful in another apprentice event at Newbury (1m3f, good to firm) nine days ago; just 1lb wrong under his penalty and a contender now that he is back in form; wouldn't want rain, but he's not alone there.

2/1

6th
1 (3)
Appier

5/1

Form: 131540

Last run: 73 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Heavy defeats on turf the last twice but he has an excellent strike-rate on AW and the return to this surface can help; usually slowly away.
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6th

5

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Goodwood

Appier

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Richard J Bandey

Recorded his tenth win when scoring at Wolverhampton (2m, Tapeta) in January; held his form with creditable efforts in next three starts but his good spell came to a halt at Lingfield last month; has bit to prove again after that heavy defeat and his last turf win was in 2022.

10/1

13th

10

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Appier

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Richard J Bandey

Three course wins have come over 1m4f, but he has won over this sort of trip elsewhere; finished half a length behind St Faz when third of four at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) and now 11lb better off; each-way claims.

18/1

3rd

1

(3)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:37 Southwell (AW)

Appier

9st 12lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Richard J Bandey

Multiple winner who arrives in form, his success at Wolverhampton (Tapeta) in January followed by solid third at Kempton (also about 2m, Polytrack) a fortnight later; ran well for second over extended 2m2f here three weeks ago and just as effective over this shorter trip; warrants respect.

11/2

Form: 148225 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has his quirks but also plenty of ability and he twice went close on soft turf this autumn; another sound effort at Windsor last time and he does have a C&D win on his record; each-way shout.
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6th

4

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 13lb

J: Archie Young

T: James Evans

Veteran who was successful in this race last year but was in slightly better form at the time (completed an October double); that said, wasn't entirely disgraced when in the frame on latest start.

10/1

4th

1

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:12 Bath

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Evans

Veteran who has lost his way since winning over this far at Lingfield in June (good to soft) but he is dropping back from Class 4 level.

20/1

4

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Evans

Veteran who showed a fire still burned when winning a six-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) in June; third to Beach Point over C&D next time but his form has dipped on his last two starts; rain will help but vulnerable to less-exposed sorts.

33/1

Form: 4-90P8 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Multiple turf winner and added a third hurdle success to his haul at Huntingdon in May; out of sorts under both codes since then, however, and too much to prove for comfort; Billy Loughnane 1-4 for the yard so a revival is not completely out of the question.
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4

15th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:20 Wetherby

Red Force One

11st 11lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Well-beaten when back over hurdles last month but stayed on well from poor position to go close under Natasha Cookson at Kelso (2m5f, good) ten days ago and looks well worth a crack at 3m.

7/2

10

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:10 Uttoxeter

Red Force One

11st 1lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Won small-field Flat marathon off much reduced mark last month but has not run over hurdles since summer 2023 and his current ability in this sphere is hard to gauge; best suited by good or faster ground.

25/1

Non-runners

Red Flyer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £62.20
Straight Forecast £60.12
Tricast £287.61
Trifecta £330.50

Selections

Daily Mail:

Red Flyer

POSTDATA:

Croeso Cymraeg

TOPSPEED:

Appier

SPOTLIGHT:

True Courage

The Times:

Haliphon

RP RATINGS:

Moliwood

NEWMARKET:

Appier

Daily Mirror:

Red Flyer

The Sun:

Red Flyer

Daily Record:

Red Flyer

The Star:

True Courage

D Express:

Haliphon

Telegraph:

Croeso Cymraeg

The Guardian:

Croeso Cymraeg