20.30
StandardCelebrate Christmas At Chelmsford City Racecourse Handicap
- Prize money: £5050.8
- 1m 2f 0y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Wind
7/1
Form: 157912 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (10) |
24th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Won three times here (1m/1m2f) before his spell in Ireland and showed the ability remains when third of ten over 1m2f at this course last month; only sixth back here again since, though. |
16/1 |
|
9 (9) |
10th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Four modest efforts for current stable this year; dropping down the weights but he has too much to prove for comfort. |
50/1 |
|
9th 8 (13) |
24th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Has beaten a total of one rival in three outings for this yard; would be a surprise winner. |
66/1 |
7/4
Form: 312483 CD BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (4) |
23rd Sep 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Fine on Tapeta but has done most winning round Chelmsford, always over 1m2f; generally consistent in recent times, without looking quite as good, and has to prove his stamina going beyond 1m4f for the first time; the usual headgear comes off. |
10/1 |
|
1 (4) |
21st Aug 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Much more exposed than some of these and usually runs over 1m2f but gave pretty good account when fourth in valuable Chelmsford handicap (1m2f) a fortnight and is 1lb lower here; could have a say. |
4/1 |
|
9 (5) |
7th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Formerly a front-runner but more often held up these days; finished a 4l seventh at Wolverhampton in last two starts but he's 5-9 at Chelmsford and was runner-up over C&D in June; has possibilities back at this track and he needs a close look with Hollie Doyle booked. |
9/1 |
11/2
Form: 125452 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (4) |
2nd Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
All five wins have been on the AW, the latest over 9.5f here in March last year; placed in a seller (9.5f) and a handicap (1m4f) here in April; poor run back on turf after a break last time; blinkers replace visor. |
10/1 |
|
8 (1) |
7th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
On lengthy losing run but he's been placed at Wolverhampton (9.4f/1m4f) in last two starts and three of his five wins have come over C&D; has each-way claims again back at this track. |
9/2 |
|
1 (7) |
21st Apr 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Handy sort; has done most of his winning at Chelmsford, but he does act here (244232172); hasn't had many goes over this far, but finished second of 11 in his only previous attempt over C&D; interesting back up in trip at this level. |
5/1 |
9/1
Form: 292665
Last run: 66 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (2) |
10th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Consistent rather than progressive in ten runs for Marco Botti; sold for 20,000gns in March; never dangerous over C&D on last month's stable debut; eased in class but needs more. |
14/1 |
|
10th 12 (3) |
20th May 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear, not pace to challenge |
12/1 |
|
10th 12 (3) |
20th May 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear |
12/1 |
11/2
Form: 085733 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (4) |
10th Feb 2024 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
soon led at steady pace, headed and raced in second after halfway |
6/1 |
|
5th 2 (5) |
24th Jan 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Disappointed at Wolverhampton four weeks ago but she had been running well in defeat beforehand; stamina for this trip not yet assured and a tongue tie needs to have a positive effect. |
13/2 |
|
6th 2 |
27th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Five wins last year, two of them at this track over the extended 1m (stays 1m2f); placed on her last three starts and Tommie Jakes' 7lb claim will be an asset today; unlikely to be too far away. |
9/2 |
33/1
Form: 468160 CD
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (5) |
11th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Well below par in two runs since popping up at Kempton in July (1m3f); can start slowly. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 260727
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 (10) |
27th Jul 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Four-time winner but very opposable on her modest form for current yard and the new headgear combination will need to help in a big way. |
33/1 |
|
8th 1 (3) |
5th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Four-time winner but her last turf success was in July 2022 and she's been out of sorts in four runs for current yard; hood is now removed and she needs a major revival back in trip. |
12/1 |
|
6th 3 (2) |
20th May 2024 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, switched right and some headway 2f out, weakened over 1f out |
33/1 |
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