March 29 / 17.10 Chelmsford (AW)

17.10

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  • Prize money: £18659.2
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Windy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 4163-1

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Kept on well for clearcut success at Wolverhampton (9.4f) this month, after a break, and is now 2-6; likely to give another good account here but this race looks more competitive.
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2nd

5

(6)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rocket Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

raced in second, outpaced over 2f out, lost second over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, went second again towards finish

5/1

2nd

5

(6)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rocket Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

raced in second, outpaced over 2f out, lost second over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, went second again towards finish

5/1

6th

3

(5)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rocket Warrior

9st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

C&D winner in March and followed up at Chelmsford; folded tamely at Newmarket in the summer but has had three months off since; not without a chance if ready to roll after the break.

9/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 2314-2

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Came good in 9.4f Wolverhampton nursery in September and made solid start to 3yo campaign when second of six over that C&D last month but others in this line-up probably have more potential.
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2nd

2

(3)

6th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Marefuori

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Marco Botti

Sole success came on AW at Wolverhampton and he comes here on the back of a good fifth of seven over C&D four weeks ago; that form is working out really well so he merits serious consideration eased 1lb.

9/4

8/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 44631- C

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who was third in 1m Newcastle nursery in September then opened account in course maiden over that trip a fortnight later; can progress in middle-distance handicaps this year and is well drawn to attack; gelded since last run.
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4th

7

(2)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Alpen Power

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

3yo who has an up-and-down profile and was tailed off at Southwell last time; however, he won at Kempton (1m4f) two starts ago and is also effective over this C&D; not discounted.

11/2

12th

13

(9)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Alpen Power

8st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

The only 3yo in this field and made the most of a sliding mark when winning by a neck at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) this month; the fourth won here on Monday and he can't be dismissed easily from a 3lb higher mark.

11/1

1st

7

(1)

12th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Alpen Power

9st 5lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

midfield on inner, headway from over 2f out, soon bit short of room, ridden and challenging over 1f out, kept on well to lead towards finish

10/1

4th
6 (14)
Alpine Oasis

14/1

Form: 51

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Bettered last month's encouraging debut when beating 1-4 favourite to win five-runner Newcastle novice (1m) 11 days later; probably needs to progress again here but the longer trip is likely to suit.
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9

(8)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Alpine Oasis

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Course scorer but she came in a never-dangerous seventh of 12 on her yard debut in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; more is required with cheekpieces removed today.

20/1

7th

4

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

Alpine Oasis

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Two wins when trained by Karl Burke (1m/1m4f); posted her best effort for Darryll Holland when fourth of seven (beaten 1l) here over 1m3f last month but she was well beaten at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 16 days ago; drops down markedly in trip for her stable debut.

18/1

10th

5

(8)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Alpine Oasis

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Darryll Holland

Dual Tapeta winner (1m/1m4f), who gave it a good shot when a close fourth at Southwell (1m3f) four weeks ago; usually races prominently and has possibilities if she can find something extra with cheekpieces added.

12/1

100/30

Form: 854-2

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Displayed clear promise in two 7f novices last year and is sure to have entered several notebooks after keeping on well for second on recent handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f; ride attracted attention of the stewards); upped in trip again here and must be considered.
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4

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Keady Town

9st 8lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Barry Murtagh

Ex-Richard Hughes; no worthwhile form since moving yards, under both codes, and blinkers replace the tongue-tie.

50/1

8

(6)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Carlisle

Keady Town

10st 1lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Barry Murtagh

Ex-Richard Hughes 4yo; no worthwhile form since moving yards, under both codes.

66/1

13th

2

(3)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:22 Ripon

Keady Town

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Barry Murtagh

Had some fair Flat form last year for Richard Hughes but he was beaten 32l in this sphere on yard debut last August and has shown little over hurdles in two starts this year.

50/1

Form: 421

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made the frame on first two outings and did not need to improve to justify short odds in 1m Southwell maiden last month; moves up in trip for today's handicap debut and ought to have more to offer; respected.
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7th

1

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield

Mr Swivell

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Good second of 16 (AW) on his stable debut/reappearance last April and went on to land similar events in June and July; turf no issue and was second of 17 at Ascot (also 1m, soft; acts on good to firm) in September; career-high mark but still respected on this return.

7/1

14/1

Form: 3222-

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Did pretty well to finish second behind Lord Normandy in C&D novice last month, having raced wide, and has now been placed on all four starts; has better draw for this handicap debut and probably won't be far away.
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5

(8)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:25 Newbury

Prometeo

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Ended his 2024 campaign with a hat-trick, scoring narrowly at Southwell (1m2f, AW) the final time and taking overall record to 4-11; this progressive sort is effective on turf and one to consider.

10/1

8th
16 (11)
Opec

14/1

Form: 66-4

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Displayed minor promise on both 2yo starts for James Fanshawe (7f/1m) and made encouraging stable debut when fourth here (7f) a fortnight ago; may need the first-time hood to help her settle better today but her stout pedigree gives a strong indication the new trip will suit.
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16

14th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Opec

10st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

No great shakes on Flat but comfortably won from the front in her first three completed starts over hurdles, including by 8l in a fillies' juvenile Listed event at Newbury (2m, soft); major backward steps, however, against the males in Grade 2s at Chepstow and Kempton.

100/1

5th

6

22nd Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Kempton

Opec

10st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

No great shakes on Flat but comfortably won from the front in her first three completed starts over hurdles, including by 8l in a fillies' juvenile Listed event at Newbury (2m, soft); player on that form but she faded badly when second favourite for Grade 2 at Chepstow (again 2m on soft) at Christmas.

9/2

7th

11

27th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 1

13:40 Chepstow

Opec

10st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

No great shakes on the Flat but she's won all her completed starts over hurdles, comfortably accounting for respected opposition; back in against the boys here but has to enter the reckoning.

4/1

Form: 755-34 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in first two handicaps, both times over 9.4f at Wolverhampton; over 2l behind Rocket Warrior when fourth on more recent occasion but can improve if/when he learns to settle better.
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1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Etretat

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Andrew Hamilton

Left Charlie Johnston for 1,000gns; 150-1 on hurdle debut at Perth and performed accordingly.

50/1

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Etretat

11st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Hamilton

Fairly useful four-time AW Flat winner for Charlie Johnston but 0-17 on turf for that yard; ran poorly at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago and changed hands for 1,000gns since; best watched on hurdles debut.

33/1

10th

5

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Etretat

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Four AW wins, including C&D, and returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark; more good runs than bad at this track and he's not discounted.

9/1

14/1

Form: 12

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made winning debut in run-of-the-mill Southwell maiden (1m) in January and was not discredited when second to short-odds favourite at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; probably still has potential but is not obviously well treated for this handicap debut and is not bred for the longer trip.
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11

12th Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:38 Huntingdon

Swordstick

10st 10lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

held up in rear

20/1

6th

7

(1)

4th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Swordstick

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Below form after racing a bit too freely in 1m6f race won by Sea Grey here three weeks ago but his two previous runs (10.3f/12.5f) were very respectable and, after only six starts, he's not yet fully exposed; could have a say if aided by addition of tongue-tie and/or cheekpieces.

5/1

8th

11

(4)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

17:30 Chester

Swordstick

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Son of Zoffany made a winning start in 1m Southwell maiden early in 2024 and he has continued in good form in handicaps, third at Newcastle (1m4f) 16 days ago; not discounted stepping up in distance.

8/1

33/1

Form: 844-

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Improved with experience last year, signing off with very respectable fourth of seven in York maiden (1m, soft) in October; up in trip for this handicap/AW debut; further progress required.
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3rd

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Made All

12st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Fair Flat racer; yet to make a significant impact over hurdles but was given a lot to do before finishing well for third over C&D (good) on handicap debut three weeks ago, and his recent Flat run was perfectly respectable.

5/2

3rd

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Made All

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Sam England

Scored at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in March and comes here on the back of a good hurdling third at Market Rasen 13 days ago; this C&D winner must enter calculations.

6/1

3rd

1

8th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Made All

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Tapeta winner in March (1m4f), and fair effort against a pace bias back on turf latest; no chances taken with initial hurdles mark (peak RPR 78 to date), but yet to encounter a sound surface in this discipline.

13/2

12/1

Form: 945

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Safely held in three 1m novice/maiden races in January/February and makes handicap debut in an competitive race but has significant scope for improvement if suited by today's step up in trip.
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7th

3

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

16:55 Ffos Las

Calculate

9st 5lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Sold out of Andrew Balding's after disappointing handicap debut in March (1m2f, AW) and was well-beaten 66-1 shot here when upped to 1m6f for recent stable debut.

25/1

7th

10

(8)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Ffos Las

Calculate

9st 4lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Out of a well-connected mare but was sold out of Andrew Balding's stable for 18,000gns after very disappointing handicap debut in March (1m2f, AW); upped in trip for this stable/turf debut; considered only if lively in the betting.

25/1

12th

14

(13)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Calculate

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Safely held in three 1m novice/maiden races in January/February and makes handicap debut in an competitive race but has significant scope for improvement if suited by today's step up in trip.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 80218-

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Delivered on promise shown in Ireland when winning 9.4f Wolverhampton nursery on stable debut in October; subsequent defeat in good Kempton novice is not viewed harshly but he's a bit more exposed than some of these; gelded in November; blinkers (worn once in Ireland) refitted.
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6th

3

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:15 Taunton

Courageous Strike

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Fairly useful Flat racer with 2-6 strike-rate over hurdles; gave good account when third of eight at Kempton (2m, good) last month and is probably still on a workable mark but has something to prove on the much slower ground here.

3/1

7

18th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

15:35 Newton Abbot

Courageous Strike

10st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Useful Flat racer who was 2-3 in novice/maiden hurdles for Paul Nicholls in the spring; tackles much stronger opposition on this handicap hurdle debut and his tendency to race too freely is a nagging concern but, nevertheless, he's still very unexposed over jumps.

5/2

1st

1

14th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:19 Newton Abbot

Courageous Strike

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Won Flat handicaps at about 1m1f (AW) and 1m4f (good; RPR 83) and he's found a new calling over hurdles judged by the way he won at Chepstow (dropped to 2m, good) recently; he shouldn't have a problem with this sharp 2m and is the one to beat.

2/9

10/1

Form: 31-4 CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Beat Prometeo and 12 others to win C&D novice in December, his second start, but did not see his race out when upped to 1m4f at Southwell in January; drops back in trip with something to prove.
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1

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

12:40 Newmarket

Lord Normandy

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Lightly raced 4yo who won a novice event in 2023; creditable second in 9.4f handicap last December but absent since a lesser show in January and this is his turf debut.

2/1

1

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

12:40 Newmarket

Lord Normandy

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Lightly raced 4yo who won a novice event in 2023; creditable second in 9.4f handicap last December but absent since a lesser show in January and this is his turf debut.

2/1

8th

1

(1)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lord Normandy

9st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Clover

Lightly raced 4yo who won a novice event in 2023; creditable second in C&D handicap last month and has possibilities off the same mark provided he builds on that effort.

15/2

Non-runners

Woottons Jewel, Charming Whisper

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £82.40
Straight Forecast £88.11
Tricast £836.49
Trifecta £813.20

Selections

The Guardian:

Mr Swivell

SPOTLIGHT:

Opec

The Times:

Alpen Power

POSTDATA:

Marefuori

The Sun:

Calculate

Daily Mail:

Made All

Daily Mirror:

Keady Town

NEWMARKET:

Rocket Warrior

RP RATINGS:

Opec

Telegraph:

Alpen Power

The Star:

Marefuori

D Express:

Mr Swivell

Daily Record:

Mr Swivell