January 11 / 18.00 Chelmsford (AW)

18.00

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Ministry Of Sound Concert 31st August Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 1m 5f 66y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Ministry Of Sound Concert 31st August Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £1.58
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 0064-1

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Left behind in qualifying runs but he didn't look devoid of ability back from a break on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (2m); came on plenty for the run when readily outpointing rivals over 1m6f there last week and 3lb well-in under a penalty; lots to like if coping with Polytrack.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(8)

19th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

New York Bay

9st 5lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Gay Kelleway

Lightly raced and off since February 2024 but he won his second and third handicaps, at about 1m6f here and at Chelmsford, and he did good late work when upped to 2m at Lingfield when last seen; interesting contender.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 74005-

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Modest at up to 1m4f on Polytrack in Ireland and was always behind on debut for new yard at Wolverhampton (extended 1m1f) 12 days ago; needs further than that trip and still early days so can't rule out improvement.
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5th

6

(4)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Taxiing

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: David Evans

C&D win off 2lb higher in May; more recent efforts haven't been her best but getting back on AW may help, as could a change of headgear.

6/1

10th

6

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Taxiing

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: David Evans

Both wins on AW (1m6f and 2m) but she acts on turf and is closely matched with Hawk Jet on a recent Salisbury run (1m6f); has possibilities but could probably do with the ground drying out.

10/1

4th

2

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

19:43 Salisbury

Taxiing

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Both wins on AW, off 1lb lower; ran creditably on turf at Lingfield (2m) in June but subsequent efforts leave something to be desired; not the percentage call.

16/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3974-6

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Good record at Southwell for previous yard in early 2023, winning 2-5 (1m6f and 1m3f; both in cheekpieces); effective on Polytrack and ought to be well treated off 4lb lower than for a turf win in August; recent form hasn't been up to scratch but refitted cheekpieces offer hope.
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3

(2)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:30 Leicester

Liberated Lad

9st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: B F Brookhouse

Versatile trip-wise, he ran well when third of 11 at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) in June but was a shade disappointing when fourth at Doncaster (14.5f, good) last month when longer trip was expected to suit; still not out of this if putting his best foot forward.

11/2

4th

1

(4)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 6

13:30 Doncaster

Liberated Lad

11st 2lb

J: Mr Bradley Furniss

T: B F Brookhouse

Multiple winner and a versatile sort trip-wise; shaped as though coming to hand over 1m2f (under Bradley Furniss) at Newbury last time, a race that threw up several winners, and won't mind the step back up in distance; seems to handle most ground and is a player.

8/1

3rd

9

(10)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Newbury

Liberated Lad

10st 10lb

J: Mr Bradley Furniss

T: B F Brookhouse

Four wins last year (1m2f-1m6f, including on turf) and this versatile sort was back on the scoresheet at Newcastle (2m, AW) in January; fair efforts on last two starts (1m/1m6f) and he might not be far away.

20/1

25/1

Form: 26557-

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has not gone on from a close third of six at Wolverhampton (1m4f) last April and was well held over 1m6f on this track last month.
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9th

8

(4)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Duveen

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Hasn't always convinced with her stamina over longer trips since last December; may benefit from this return to 1m4f but comes with a degree of risk, being 0-19.

33/1

8th

13

(7)

6th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Duveen

8st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Anthony Carson

Is now 0-18 and she came in last of 12 in 1m6f Yarmouth handicap 15 days ago; she's very hard to warm to.

25/1

12th

13

(4)

22nd May 2024

Good

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

14:30 Yarmouth

Duveen

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Anthony Carson

Not solid on 2024 AW form; creditable second here on last turf appearance but this is a deeper field and she's an exposed-looking maiden (0-17); others preferred.

20/1

12/1

Form: 0/370-

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Not yet shown to advantage in turf and AW handicaps at 1m2f-1m4f (first-time visor latest, retained); has lots to prove back from a break but a market move would be interesting at this ordinary level.
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7th

1

(7)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Atwixaday

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Soundly beaten at classified level the last twice and remains a thoroughly inconsistent maiden; others preferred.

12/1

14/1

Form: 73258-

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Looked to have a race in her when losing out only narrowly in a ding-dong with the winner at Wolverhampton (1m4f; third and fourth have won since) in October but she faded over that C&D next time and again when returned to Polytrack 11 days ago; stamina query over new trip.
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5th

4

(4)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield

Delvey

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Karen Jewell

Went very close at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last October but she's not matched that form in six runs since; still unexposed on turf but she's now 0-16 and needs to rediscover her spark; visor removed and cheekpieces return.

12/1

7th

10

(3)

6th Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Delvey

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Karen Jewell

Maiden who finished just behind Forever Proud despite likely finding 1m2f around Lingfield sharp enough 16 days ago; more severe headgear (visor) replaces cheekpieces.

15/2

4th

3

(4)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:17 Lingfield (AW)

Delvey

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Karen Jewell

in touch with leaders

9/2

Form: 75096-

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Just routine form in two 1m4f Polytrack handicaps; this trip may also not be enough of a test, as her dam's two wins were at 2m (and her dam was a 1m6f Listed winner), but she may yet improve.
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10th

12

(8)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

A Touch Of Silver

8st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Joseph Parr

pressed leader, raced in third and clear with one other after 2f, lost ground over 7f out, dropped to last and struggling from 3f out, tailed off

33/1

7th

8

(6)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

A Touch Of Silver

8st 11lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Joseph Parr

carried right start, in touch with leaders, took keen hold when headway over 4f out, soon led narrowly

14/1

6th

12

(6)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

A Touch Of Silver

8st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Joseph Parr

Well held at big prices in three novice events (1m2f) and same story when upped to this trip on her handicap debut at Kempton (Polytrack) last month; still early days and is 2lb lower than last time but she needs improvement.

20/1

Form: 00084- D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins, the latest in 2017; won twice over hurdles in 2023 but had ups and downs on sand in between them and he never seriously threatened when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton (2m) recently; blinkers reapplied but headgear no great help in two previous fittings.
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4th

5

22nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Good Time Ahead

9st 3lb

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Won over hurdles in November but no Flat success since July 2018; 5lb lower than when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton (16.5f, Tapeta) in December, but well held in three starts (AW/hurdles) since; others more solid.

20/1

3rd

1

16th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

13:40 Fakenham

Good Time Ahead

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Jim & Suzi Best

midfield, not fluent and lost position 5th, ridden after 4 out, went modest third from 2 out

6/4

7th

5

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

13:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Good Time Ahead

9st 5lb

T: Jim & Suzi Best

His AW wins were all in 2017; won twice over hurdles in 2023 and penultimate start (Wolverhampton 2m) showed all is not lost on AW, but he ran poorly (14-1; made most) with blinkers reinstated over C&D one week ago behind two of today's rivals; others look a bit more solid.

16/1

25/1

Form: 4/687-

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Early promise for Tom Clover in 2022 but no encouragement in three starts for David Loughnane last year, including in two turf handicaps at 1m3f and 2m last June; sold 1,905gns since; can only watch for new yard.
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9th

8

(1)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

12:05 Lingfield (AW)

Lumberjack

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mark Usher

Placed several times, including 7l second at Chelmsford (1m5f) on reappearance; has each-way hopes but looks far from guaranteed to go one better, being still a maiden at the age of seven.

13/2

11

(5)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lumberjack

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

0-16; placed three times over 1m6f-16.5f on the AW last winter, but then lost her way and needs to hit the ground running back from 161 days off.

25/1

10th

11

(1)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:27 Southwell (AW)

Lumberjack

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Mark Usher

15-race maiden and has been below par on his last two starts; dropping back in trip not sure to suit and first-time visor replaces cheekpieces; others preferred.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.90
Straight Forecast £9.68
Tricast £19.96
Trifecta £31.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

New York Bay

The Times:

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RP RATINGS:

New York Bay

POSTDATA:

New York Bay

NEWMARKET:

New York Bay

Telegraph:

New York Bay

Daily Mail:

New York Bay

D Express:

New York Bay

Daily Mirror:

New York Bay

The Sun:

New York Bay

The Star:

New York Bay

Daily Record:

New York Bay

The Guardian:

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