December 21 / 20.00 Chelmsford (AW)

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  • Prize money: £4004
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.30
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 005794 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
5f course winner who has also won over 6f; was below par on her first start for this trainer but took a big step back in the right direction when a closing fourth at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) latest; big player if she can back that up from a handy draw.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(3)

6th Jul 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daytona Lady

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ruth Carr

Three of her seven AW wins have been over C&D, the most recent in April when 5lb lower; has run well since but requires a strong pace to be fully effective.

8/1

6th

10

(1)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Daytona Lady

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has won on turf (over 5.5f at Wetherby in June 2024), but races mainly on the AW these days; comes into the reckoning following a narrow defeat at Wolverhampton last time (6f); well drawn.

9/2

2nd

9

(12)

1st Jun 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daytona Lady

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Can miss the break and is often ridden from off the pace (every chance she will be again from stall 12); notched a third C&D win when taking a small-field affair against her own sex off 2lb lower in April; slight drop-off latest and has to bounce back.

8/1

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.30
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 639633 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner, including over C&D; usually races prominently; 4lb lower than when last winning at Kempton in March; respectable effort when beaten just over 1l at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) latest; drops 1lb; contender.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:04 Leicester

Sir Rodneyredblood

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

9yo who has had 16 wins on AW, in January most recently; sole turf win (from 19 attempts) was at Yarmouth in 2022 but he came within a neck of another in a classified at same track (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago, which was the first time this year that he's worn his usual cheekpieces; has a shout if that form is repeated.

5/2

2nd

2

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

13:30 Yarmouth

Sir Rodneyredblood

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

9yo who has won 16 times on AW; his sole turf win came at Yarmouth but he failed to beat a rival over C&D (good) when last seen in April and needs to bounce back after that 16l defeat; cheekpieces reapplied.

7/2

8th

5

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

Sir Rodneyredblood

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Chelmsford specialist who ran another sound race there on final start in March; only 1-17 on turf but has course form and this mark gives him a chance.

10/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 014241 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Posted a career best at the 24th attempt when winning going away over C&D latest; up 7lb for that but is unexposed over this trip and should again be a player.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

7

(7)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Thank The Lord

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Gary Harrison

Ended 2025 with two placed efforts on AW and he lines up here off a 6lb lower mark than when second at Newcastle in December; that is a result of four lesser efforts though and he now has a point to prove.

20/1

9th

3

(2)

23rd Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thank The Lord

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Gary Harrison

Close third over C&D in November off 3lb higher but he's finished down the field in his last three starts and his last win was over two years ago; others preferred.

16/1

10th

5

(7)

24th Feb 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Thank The Lord

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Gary Harrison

No win since February 2024; caught late by Latin Five (who, when factoring in riding arrangements, is now 6lb worse off) over C&D three starts back; less competitive at Southwell (6f) and Wolverhampton since; must bounce back.

16/1

50/1

Form: 006975

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden who is hard to make a strong case for based on any of his six starts since joining this trainer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Leicester

Due Date

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Charlie Wallis

Five wins in 2025, including C&D, but rather going through the motions this time around; showed a bit more spark with his front-running sixth at Kempton in May; on a manageable mark and the type to come good again soon.

12/1

6th

7

(1)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Due Date

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Charlie Wallis

Four wins in a purple patch in the second half of 2025; now 5lb lower than for his last success but he's struggled at big prices in five runs this year and needs to turn things around; one of two runners for the yard.

25/1

7th

7

(3)

17th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

14:08 Wolverhampton (AW)

Due Date

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charlie Wallis

Four wins in a purple patch in the second half of 2025; now 2lb lower than for his last success but he's struggled at big prices in four runs this year and needs to get back on track.

20/1

OUR TIP

9/2

Form: 247236 CD BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ran on well to win over C&D when on this mark in February; probably raced a bit too freely over 7f latest but her two previous efforts, both here and at Wolverhampton, suggest she will be very much involved.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

19:00 Nottingham

Starsong

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Has won off higher marks in the past but not the force of old; drops back to the minimum trip for the first time since March 2024 and she looks vulnerable to younger rivals.

11/2

5th

4

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Starsong

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Dual course winner (5f/6f) who remains just 1lb above her last winning mark; 0-11 over this trip and further, though, so others seem more likely.

6/1

5th

4

(10)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Starsong

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Fared well from low draws at this track last year, including for two wins, and she's been close up at other tracks on two of her four starts this year; drawn high this time but has to be seriously considered.

5/1

Form: 7-4032 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f course winner; yet to win over this trip but has been placed over C&D; back on a handy mark, as shown when he was just held here (7f) latest; up 1lb; not ruled out.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(8)

13th Jan 2024

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1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Legende DArt

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Henry Spiller

midfield, switched right and headway over 1f out, no extra final furlong

6/1

6th

4

(1)

21st Dec 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Legende DArt

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Henry Spiller

Dual 7f course winner; yet to win over this trip but has been placed over C&D; back on a handy mark, as shown when he was just held here (7f) latest; up 1lb; not ruled out.

5/1

2nd

1

(6)

7th Dec 2023

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0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Legende DArt

9st 11lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Henry Spiller

Back on a good mark and it was his third run after a long absence when a closing third over this far (best trip) here a month ago; dropped into a Class 6 now and his turn could be near.

5/1

Form: 658705 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a purple patch around this time last year, winning four times over C&D; form has tailed off since March, to the extent that he is now 10lb lower than his last winning mark; there was some encouragement in his latest C&D effort and a return to form is not ruled out.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Alafdhal

8st 11lb

J: Megan Smith

T: Phil McEntee

Solid strike-rate on AW but not so good on turf and latest sixth of 12 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) will need improving on; nothing wrong with this mark, though.

16/1

6th

7

(13)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alafdhal

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Phil McEntee

Enjoyed a hot spell in late 2025, winning three times (5f) either side of a close second over C&D; it has been tougher going this year and although Billy Loughnane's booking heightens interest, the draw could have been kinder.

14/1

7th

9

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Alafdhal

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Last five wins have been over 5f, the most recent at Wolverhampton (AW) in December; below his best in four starts since and now returns to turf for the first time since October 2024 following a 120-day break; best form on grass has been on soft/heavy.

25/1

Form: 304276

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-12 but acts here, where he's gone close a couple of times; below par on his return from a break at Kempton (7f, Polytrack), when last seen in September; returns after another break on a competitive mark but needs to pull out a bit more to win.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(13)

23rd Apr 2024

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Wentworth

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has been running with credit lately, as when third of ten at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta; first-time visor) last month; blinkers given a go, but is now 0-17 and the outside stall doesn't do him many favours.

8/1

11th

2

(13)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Wentworth

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has been running with credit lately, as when third of ten at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta; first-time visor) last month; blinkers given a go, but is now 0-17 and the outside stall doesn't do him many favours.

8/1

Form: 651329 CD

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
C&D and 6f turf winner when with Jack Channon; has changed hands for 4,000gns since her below-par effort at Windsor in October; remains on a competitive mark for her return to this surface; not ruled out.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(6)

6th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phoenix Glow

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Chelmsford winner for Jack Channon last February (6f); well beaten on both starts for this yard; plenty to prove.

33/1

8th

1

(4)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Phoenix Glow

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Two wins, including at 6f on AW, for former yard; 100-1 when last of nine on last month's stable debut at Chelmsford; big step forward required.

33/1

9th

6

(8)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Phoenix Glow

9st 6lb

J: Jonathan Fisher

T: Derek Shaw

dwelt start, short of room and hampered soon after start

25/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £25.50
Straight Forecast £19.08
Tricast £58.50
Trifecta £108.80

Selections

The Times:

Legende D'Art

SPOTLIGHT:

Daytona Lady

Telegraph:

Starsong

Daily Mail:

Thank The Lord

RP RATINGS:

Captain Wentworth

NEWMARKET:

Alafdhal

POSTDATA:

Daytona Lady

The Sun:

Daytona Lady

D Express:

Starsong

Daily Record:

Thank The Lord

The Guardian:

Legende D'Art

Daily Mirror:

Legende D'Art

The Star:

Legende D'Art