November 21 / 19.00 Chelmsford (AW)

19.00

Standard

Christmas At CCR Handicap

  • Prize money: £5050.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Christmas At CCR Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 038035

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Thoroughly exposed maiden but he's plummeted down the weights and endured a torrid run in the straight at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; couldn't land a blow in a Class 5 back at Wolverhampton on Saturday; dangerous dropped into Class 6 company in a race that could be run to suit.
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2

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ultramarine

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: David Evans

Shaped well, amid traffic issues, over 6f at Kempton on reappearance; has gained most wins over 7f, including twice at Wolverhampton; interesting back up in trip with Toby Moore taking off a handy 7lb.

8/1

5th

4

(4)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Ultramarine

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

6f winner but majority of his wins at 7f; went back-to-back at Chepstow in May/June; not in same form since and returns to AW after a break with his mark still looking tricky; drop back down in trip also a slight query.

10/1

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2nd
1 (10)
Habooba

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: -52792

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 3yo who turned in a career best when chasing home Agostino over C&D 24 days ago; 5lb better off today but the winner was well in command and it might not be enough to turn the tables.
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10th

9

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Habooba

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: T J Kent

Has bundles of early speed and she used it to good effect at both Kempton (6f) and York (5f) in the first half of the season; ran better than the 5l defeat suggests behind Shagraan at Beverley last time but, even so, it appeared to highlight her limitations at this level.

40/1

8

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Beverley

Habooba

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: T J Kent

Has progressed with virtually every run since joining her current yard in 2023, winning five handicaps; her latest success at York in May was a personal best by some way and showed she's at least as effective at 5f as 6f; in much deeper here but she still looks unexposed and could have a say.

14/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 882241 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Notably strong in the market when making all to beat Habooba over C&D last month, making all and well on top when eased in the closing stages; that effort backed up by the clock and he's well drawn to attack again; 5lb rise not excessive and he's a leading contender.
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3

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Agostino

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Robert Cowell

Used to make all but has become tactically versatile; all four wins have been at Chelmsford where he ran well from a wide draw 11 days ago; 0-6 on the AW here but three times a runner-up and much respected from stall 1.

11/4

5th

9

(9)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Agostino

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Has been a trailblazer in the past, but showed he didn't have to lead when successful off this mark on his reappearance over C&D in May (all four wins here); should appreciate the return to this venue following three lesser efforts on turf and one for the shortlist despite the outside stall.

9/2

6th

2

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

19:22 Lingfield

Agostino

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Robert Cowell

All four wins have come on the AW at Chelmsford including from 2lb lower on his reappearance in May (5f); however, he is 0-26 elsewhere and 0-15 on turf so not hard to have reservations.

20/1

6/1

Form: 065584 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has endured a miserable season by his own high standards, but that is reflected in his handicap mark and he gave a strong hint his turn was near when fourth at Wolverhampton 19 days ago (6f), showing bright speed and only run out of second late on; went off hard enough there and he's one to be interested in dropping into Class 6 company for the first time
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6th

6

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout.

8/1

6th

6

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout.

8/1

3rd

3

(12)

26th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 12lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Rattled off a Chepstow hat-trick in the summer and showed better form when third in a C&D handicap this month; never threatened at Kempton 12 days ago and he has the widest stall to overcome here.

11/1

20/1

Form: 765870 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Had a purple patch on AW over the winter, winning five times in six starts between November and January (four of them over C&D); out of sorts on firm ground in Jersey this summer and looked in need of the run when last of ten here 19 days ago; 5lb drop helpful and he's the type to come good again soon; stable quiet though.
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12th

3

(1)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Alafdhal

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

All wins at 6f up to two years ago but last five successes at 5f, most recently off much the same mark at Wolverhampton before Christmas; has beaten a total of two rivals in his last three starts, however, so more needs to be done back at 6f; cheekpieces refitted in place of a visor.

14/1

Form: 76P031 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Confirmed the promise of his Wolverhampton third last month (5f) when scoring over C&D 17 days ago, coming from off the pace to win tidily (well backed); 3lb rise not excessive but he is in deeper tonight.
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6th

10

(11)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Dicko The Legend

8st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Beat Winged Messenger in a big-field 6f handicap at York last summer and he is 11lb better off with that rival today; went close at Southwell in April but he wasn't in the same form at Ascot 16 days ago; should be winning soon but perhaps not today.

10/1

9th

17

(18)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Dicko The Legend

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

Just missed out at Southwell ten days ago (6f), finishing off his race strongly; 1lb higher mark and stronger opposition to contend with but his proven record in big-field events (first of 21, first of 22 and fourth of 24 on the three occasions he's run in fields of 16+) bodes well.

8/1

2nd

7

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Triple AW winner who is just 1lb higher than when beating his 21 rivals at York last July (following wind surgery; winning the race for the second year in succession); completely blew the start at Wolverhampton last time and best watched today.

15/2

Form: 264041 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four of his seven wins have come over C&D and there was a lot to like about the way he rallied when challenged here 11 days ago (cheekpieces on for the first time for this stable, retained); 5lb rise still leaves him well treated on this year's best; key player.
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9

(11)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Araifjan

9st 1lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Dual winner here (6f/7f) in 2020; has gone close a couple of times lately, as when beaten a short head at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) in July, but losing run up to 24; others look more solid.

12/1

10

(3)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Araifjan

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Herrington

No win away from Chelmsford since September 2021; agonisingly close at Newcastle (5f, AW) on penultimate start and bang there in a classified at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) on latest, which needs respect, but this test might be a little too sharp.

7/1

3

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

14:50 Yarmouth

Araifjan

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Herrington

Winless away from Chelmsford since September 2021's 5f success here, though came agonisingly close to putting that right in a Newcastle 0-55 handicap latest; replication of the form of June's C&D third (good to firm) won't quite suffice, and there's likely competition for the lead also.

5/1

Form: 147736 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four wins for Eve Johnson Houghton, including 6f on Polytrack, and he's back to the same mark off which he was successful at Brighton in May; mixed record since and sold for 7,000gns last month; starts out for new yard in a competitive race; others appeal more.
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11th

10

(4)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

The Princes Poet

9st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

awkward start, in rear

20/1

11th

10

(4)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

The Princes Poet

9st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

awkward start, in rear

20/1

4th

12

(6)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

The Princes Poet

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian McInnes

squeezed out start, in rear

10/1

8/1

Form: 241480 CD BF

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Always prominent when running away with a C&D handicap in May; less good in three runs since but he's back down in the weights and he's run well after similar breaks in the past; not ruled out.
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5

(3)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:30 Yarmouth

Jungle Run

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Reeled off a hat-trick last September, with second leg over C&D (good); got back near best when scoring at Leicester (5f, good to firm) in the spring but he's been disappointing since and has been a long way below form in last two runs; down the list.

16/1

9

(10)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Jungle Run

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Reeled off a quick hat-trick last September, including over C&D; better than ever when winning at Leicester in April (5f, good to firm); not so good since but he is now 1lb lower than for the Leicester win.

14/1

3

(4)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Jungle Run

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Tom Clover

Well held in last two starts but he ran into two well-handicapped rivals when third at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) last month; now only 1lb higher than for his front-running win at Leicester in April and has claims if he can get back near that level.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £36.70
Straight Forecast £39.28
Tricast £83.30
Trifecta £142.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Agostino

The Times:

Dicko The Legend

POSTDATA:

Araifjan

The Sun:

Habooba

TOPSPEED:

Jungle Run

SPOTLIGHT:

Mokaatil

The Star:

Habooba

The Guardian:

Dicko The Legend

Daily Record:

Dicko The Legend

NEWMARKET:

Agostino

Daily Mail:

Agostino

D Express:

Agostino

Telegraph:

Araifjan

Daily Mirror:

Araifjan