March 29 / 15.25 Chelmsford (AW)

15.25

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  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Windy

12/1 (Won)

Form: 66521- D

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of his four bumpers and made it sixth-time lucky on the Flat at Redcar (1m6f, good) last September; market should be revealing now making his AW debut after 192 days off.
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6th

6

(4)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:50 Kempton (AW)

Merrijig

9st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Won first time out on Polytrack two years ago and made it 2-3 on the AW when closing out last season with a Newcastle victory off 4lb lower; perhaps a bit surprising to see no blinkers tonight but he's one to consider.

5/1

1st

4

(12)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Merrijig

9st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Record of 0-8 this term; however, drops back two grades and is far less exposed on AW than on turf, having raced only twice in this sphere (won the first attempt); interesting off current mark.

9/1

7

(11)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:52 Goodwood

Merrijig

10st 12lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: John Berry

Three wins last season (1m6f-2m1f) and he's now 5lb below his last winning mark; blinkers were enlisted for last two outings, when beaten only about 3l, so he has each-way claims.

8/1

33/1

Form: 02139-

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Four-time turf winner at up to 1m7f and although not seen in five months he is 2-3 after an absence of 100 days or more; needs to fare better than in his three previous attempts on the AW, though.
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1st

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Clansman

9st 5lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Liam Bailey

Possible front-runner; high marks for consistency this year and managed a win at Newcastle in March; Toby Moore got a good tune out of him here the following month; sound claims.

7/2

3rd

5

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Clansman

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

In good form since returning from seven months off in January including a win over C&D last month and close third at Southwell (1m6f) 13 days ago; ties in with Analogical on that latest form and he's respected back in trip.

9/2

16/1

Form: 7305/

Last run: 482 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Modest form in four starts for William Haggas, but showed more over hurdles for this yard last summer/autumn including a win; it remains to be seen if he can transfer that form back to the Flat after four months off; stable runs three.
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3rd

6

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:55 Cartmel

Star Legend

11st 2lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

Has been running well under both codes for most of this year and was clear of the rest behind a lightly raced winner at Worcester a month ago (2m7f, good); just 3lb higher.

2/1

2

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Worcester

Star Legend

12st 0lb

J: Mr Conal Kavanagh

T: James Owen

Won three in a row on the Flat in the spring (1m6f-2m) and was placed over hurdles on next two outings (2m/2m2f); has won over 2m7f before and could plausibly still have untapped potential as a stayer over jumps.

9/2

5th

2

(6)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:20 Kempton (AW)

Star Legend

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Completed Flat hat-trick when winning by a neck at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) on June 5; solid efforts when third over hurdles the next twice and he has to be respected off a mark just 2lb higher than at Lingfield.

9/2

25/1

Form: 257-25

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
No stamina issues with all four wins coming over 2m on Polytrack, but she remains 5lb above her last winning mark and the outside stall could be problematic in such a big field, even over this far; cheekpieces are now given a go.
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8th

4

(3)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Anisoptera

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Brett Johnson

slowly away, towards rear

12/1

8th

4

(3)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Anisoptera

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Brett Johnson

slowly away, towards rear

12/1

Form: 24621/

Last run: 568 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual winner on testing ground (1m/1m4f) for Mick Channon, but 0-8 over hurdles since debuting for this yard in February last year; out of the frame in sole AW start and makes little appeal in the returning visor.
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8

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 130y

13:05 Wexford

Greatness Awaits

10st 11lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Got his fifth hurdles win when beating subsequent Galway festival winner Winning Smut at Killarney in July (2m7f, yielding to soft); beaten 25l apiece in his two chase starts; makes handicap chase debut and chance on his best hurdles form but hasn't shown that yet over fences.

18/1

5th

2

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 54y

18:22 Galway

Greatness Awaits

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Flat winner and very experienced hurdler; gaining his fifth hurdles win, and seventh in all, when taking a 2m7f Killarney handicap in July; remote fourth on chasing debut over a staying trip at Ballinrobe.

25/1

3

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 65y

19:43 Ballinrobe

Greatness Awaits

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Heavily-raced 6yo was gaining his fifth win hurdling when taking 2m7f Killarney handicap last month; never counted at Galway however since; Flat-bred tries fences here.

10/1

Form: 33-523 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In the frame in seven of her nine starts since doubling her tally at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) last August; stays this far (has won over the trip on turf) and frame material at the very least.
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7th

6

(5)

12th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Turner Girl

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Backed out of contention rather quickly the last twice and several others are higher on the list; visor the headgear of choice.

14/1

6th

3

(2)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Turner Girl

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Doesn't win very often but is usually there or thereabouts; fourth of six at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) five weeks ago not amongst her best efforts and better will be required.

8/1

6th

3

(2)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Turner Girl

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

prominent

8/1

Form: /7/6-5

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three wins over hurdles including one for this yard last summer, but well held in his last two starts on the AW (1m2f/1m3f); plenty to prove upped in trip in the returning cheekpieces.
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3rd

2

(3)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Coolnaugh Haze

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Owen

in touch with leaders, outpaced but went third inside final furlong, no match for first two

10/1

3rd

2

(3)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Coolnaugh Haze

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Owen

in touch with leaders, outpaced but went third inside final furlong, no match for first two

10/1

7th

7

(3)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Coolnaugh Haze

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Owen

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

12/1

Form: 8/60-2

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in three starts on turf for Joseph O'Brien, but looked unlucky not to make a successful stable/handicap debut when beaten a neck after having to wait for a run at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) last month; the form looks modest, but he remains unexposed so is not easily written off.
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5th

4

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Chepstow

V Power

9st 11lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Dual 1m6f AW winner at Wolverhampton this year, both times under Zoe Lewis; did not enjoy run of the race when well-held third there 18 days ago and also has form over this C&D; probably won't be far away.

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

V Power

9st 6lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Not the most consistent but made it 2-3 over C&D, and 2-3 for Zoe Lewis, off a 3lb lower mark in a first-time tongue-tie five weeks ago (previously behind Tuba); player if in the same mood.

5/1

1st

2

(11)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

V Power

9st 8lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Off the mark over C&D (18-1) in January under Zoe Lewis; disappointing at Newcastle (12.5f) next time and didn't see out his race back here (sixth) last week; tongue-tie now added.

13/2

13/2

Form: -84315

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
All four wins have come on the AW, the latest at Southwell (1m3f Tapeta) this month; had traffic issues there last time; has won over 1m5f on Polytrack and this trip appears to be within range; shouldn't be far away.
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9th

1

(6)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Fox Flame

10st 1lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

slightly awkward start, midfield

12/1

4

(6)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

19:05 Southwell (AW)

Fox Flame

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Two of her five AW wins have been here; recent efforts haven't been her best but her mark has eased; hard to rule out.

9/2

9th

4

(9)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Fox Flame

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Five AW wins elsewhere, two in the spring, but has C&D form; holding her form and this is a lower grade than at Newcastle 18 days ago but she probably needs a bit extra off her current mark.

8/1

Form: 09-611

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won easily at Dundalk (1m4f, Polytrack) last month and comfortably defied a 10lb rise back there nine days later; has been raised another 10lb and has never attempted this far on the Flat before, but he is thriving just now and is respected in his bid to make it 3-3 under Keithen Kennedy.
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15/2

Form: 41-251 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
3-6 since returning to the AW last September, including wins over C&D in December and at Southwell (16.5f, Tapeta) 17 days ago when the only one to inflict defeat on the prolific The Craftymaster in that gelding's last eight outings; 5lb higher but still a major player.
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1

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:24 Ripon

Churchella

10st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Won four times for David O'Meara last year (1m6f-2m) but has been out of form for new stable this season and is not sure to be ideally suited by today's drop back in trip; considered only if lively in the betting.

10/1

3

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Churchella

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Philip Kirby

Yet to strike form after three runs for new stable this year but now 1lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) for David O'Meara just under a year ago; usually ridden patiently; revival possible.

20/1

13

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Churchella

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Philip Kirby

Four wins for David O'Meara last year (2m/1m6f), two on Tapeta, and she's on a competitive mark on her best form; the step back up in trip may help but she's not easy to fancy judged on this year's two runs.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 261626

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
1-12 on the AW, the win coming at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) early this month; soft ground wouldn't have suited at Doncaster last Saturday (1m2f), but he still has something to prove attempting this far for the first time.
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3rd

4

(4)

22nd Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:35 Newmarket (July)

At Liberty

9st 11lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Michael Appleby

prominent, led over 2f out

6/1

4th

3

(13)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

At Liberty

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

Triple turf winner (1m2f) on fast and slow ground; got back on the scoresheet at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in March but he's not easy to predict and has been well held in last three runs; still 4lb higher than for his last win and he comes with risks attached back at this trip.

10/1

16/1

Form: 0/576-

Last run: 279 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in four turf starts for Jim Bolger and on stable/hurdles debut last August (first start since being gelded); enough to prove back from seven months off on AW debut with cheekpieces now given a go.
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6

(2)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:33 Yarmouth

Unification

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Ex-Irish maiden who's never been involved in a finish and has done most racing over further; poor effort when well behind Mond last week and is hard to recommend.

25/1

6

(4)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield

Unification

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Phil McEntee

Out of the frame in all 14 starts and was beaten 12l in a small-field handicap at Chelmsford (1m6f) last month; has lots to prove back in trip and this looks tough at the weights; change of headgear.

10/1

5th

4

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Unification

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Phil McEntee

Out of the frame in all 13 starts under rules despite a sliding mark; cheekpieces worn once before return but hard to recommend.

25/1

12/1

Form: 4630-7 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
All five wins have come over 1m4f/1m6f on Tapeta, though he has run well on Polytrack; lightly raced in the past year, though, and last of seven on stable debut following another absence at Wolverhampton last month; needs the first-time visor to help bring about a resurgence; stable also represented by Run Zimba.
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12th

2

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:20 Cartmel

Victory March

11st 9lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Started off for Rebecca Menzies with two poor AW runs in February/March (started very slowly both times) but his sixth of 15 over hurdles at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) this month gives him something to build on here.

14/1

6th

3

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

20:22 Perth

Victory March

11st 12lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Five-time winner on Tapeta but he's been out of sorts on AW in two runs for new yard this year; still unexposed over hurdles but his last run in this sphere was in December 2021 and it is not hard to have reservations; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor.

25/1

6th

3

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

20:22 Perth

Victory March

11st 12lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Five-time winner on Tapeta but he's been out of sorts on AW in two runs for new yard this year; still unexposed over hurdles but his last run in this sphere was in December 2021 and it is not hard to have reservations; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor.

25/1

Form: 65V19-

Last run: 129 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in five of his six starts and very much enjoyed the run of the race when making all to beat three rivals at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in November; returns from four months off having been gelded in the meantime; market useful.
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8th

1

(2)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

A Poets Secret

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

led

14/1

6th

1

(6)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:55 Beverley

A Poets Secret

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

AW winner over 2m late last year; emerged from the doldrums to finish second behind the favourite earlier this month at Bath (1m3f, good to firm); thereabouts if able to hold his form.

4/1

2nd

1

(8)

3rd Jul 2024

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

20:45 Bath

A Poets Secret

10st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

led, faced challenge 3f out

20/1

20/1

Form: 8929-7

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who showed some ability for Karl Burke, but finished a long last in one start for Paul Midgley at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in January and now makes her debut for another new yard (same owners); lots to prove, not least stamina.
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9th

2

(7)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Ripon

Run Simba

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Rebecca Menzies

Exposed maiden; yet to shine for current stable, finishing behind a couple of today's rivals at Beverley 13 days ago; tumbling down the weights but plenty to prove.

14/1

9th

2

(7)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Ripon

Run Simba

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Rebecca Menzies

Exposed maiden; yet to shine for current stable, finishing behind a couple of today's rivals at Beverley 13 days ago; tumbling down the weights but plenty to prove.

14/1

8th

6

(6)

6th May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Run Simba

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Rebecca Menzies

Out of form on AW this year but could well revive returned to turf, having produced her best efforts in this sphere, notably close second off 15lb higher at Ayr; interesting, despite still being a maiden.

20/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £503.28
Tricast £34944.71

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Churchella

Telegraph:

Noble Crusade

Daily Mirror:

V Power

NEWMARKET:

Turner Girl

WEST COUNTRY:

Greatness Awaits

RP RATINGS:

Churchella

POSTDATA:

Churchella

The Times:

Churchella

The Guardian:

Churchella

Daily Mail:

Churchella

D Express:

Churchella

The Sun:

Churchella

The Star:

Churchella

Daily Record:

Noble Crusade