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

8th

10

(2)

27th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Daytona Lady

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Not one to rely on but she scored at Wolverhampton (6f) in April and bounced back to form when a nose second of nine in 6f Catterick handicap ten days ago; not out of things if on her A-game again.

8/1

2nd

2

(8)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Daytona Lady

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

This mark isn't beyond her but her style of racing doesn't really lend itself to this track; others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

7th

7

(9)

6th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:16 Southwell (AW)

Daytona Lady

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Seven wins on the AW including two over C&D, but she needs a strong pace to run at and some luck, which she didn't get at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last month; not certain this will be run to suit either, but she has the ability to figure if it is.

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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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Thank The Lord

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Gary Harrison

Six-time winner but his last success was in February 2024; ended last year with a close call at Newcastle (5f, AW) but he's been out of sorts since and was last of 14 at Doncaster in April; has plenty to prove and he needs a major revival after a break.

20/1

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

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(2)

18th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Due Date

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Seven wins on the AW elsewhere; surrounded by subsequent winners when beaten half a length into second of five at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last month and a 1lb rise still leaves him 6lb below his last winning mark; shortlisted.

9/2

2

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:59 Yarmouth

Due Date

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Wallis

Five wins in 2025 include one over C&D; has shaped as if back in form on his last two starts, including when a front-running second of five at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago; should go well.

4/1

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

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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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Starsong

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Went close at Pontefract in July on her most recent turf run; disappointing on AW last time but should be a force at this modest level.

9/2

10th

14

(11)

16th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Starsong

9st 1lb

J: Jude Maher

T: Michael Appleby

Inconsistency has crept in but she ran really well from a bad draw at Pontefract last time (6f) and has won here before.

10/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(3)

17th Aug 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alafdhal

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Phil McEntee

Stable stalwart with 13 wins; not the force of old and contests his first classified; can't discount but likely to find one or two too good.

7/2

6th

3

(5)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

Alafdhal

11st 0lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Phil McEntee

Both wins on turf have been on ground slower than good and his last four wins have been on the AW; beat only one rival home at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago and now drops back in trip with promising amateur Henry Callan taking over in the saddle; visor back on.

16/1

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

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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7th

9

(6)

6th Feb 2024

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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