April 06 / 14.50 Chelmsford (AW)

14.50

Standard

Racing Value At bet365 Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Racing Value At bet365 Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

1st
2 (2)
McTed

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 92-841 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ended a lengthy losing run with a clearcut success at Wolverhampton (9.4f) on Tuesday, having shaped quite well over C&D the time before; leading contender under a 5lb penalty.
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11th

11

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:42 Yarmouth

McTed

9st 0lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Won first three handicaps for new yard on AW and turf (1m-1m2f) by emphatic margins but he couldn't defy a penalty in October and was a further 5lb higher when soundly beaten in November; now has to show he can cope with current mark; regular cheekpieces left off.

25/1

3

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

McTed

9st 11lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Ridden last three years by Alice Bond; 3-3 for Martin Dunne with his wins over 9.4f at Wolverhampton, 1m2f at Brighton and 8.6f at Wolverhampton, with varied tactics but all in good style; 4lb penalty and just six days off but that latest run was career-best form and this 7yo is on the march.

2/1

4th

3

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

McTed

9st 11lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Ridden last three years by Alice Bond; 3-3 for Martin Dunne with his wins over 9.4f at Wolverhampton, 1m2f at Brighton and 8.6f at Wolverhampton, with varied tactics but all in good style; 4lb penalty and just six days off but that latest run was career-best form and this 7yo is on the march.

2/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 8455-7 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since September 2022 and has been unplaced at 7-2 on his last two outings, including over C&D; needs to turn a corner.
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5th

9

(8)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

19:28 Goodwood

Platinum Prince

10st 9lb

J: Miss Alice Crowley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 4lb higher mark; not hit top form this year but his latest Kempton fourth was better; stable also represented by Gone Rogue.

12/1

4th

2

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Platinum Prince

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Scored twice (over 1m1f) at Goodwood last summer; yet to hit top form this season though, a never-dangerous fifth of eight back at Goodwood (1m1f) last month; has slipped to a lenient mark though so needs considering in a headgear changed for in-form yard.

8/1

5th

5

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Platinum Prince

9st 11lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Needs a revival but fast ground wasn't ideal on his comeback run and seven career wins include this race 12 months ago off only 3lb lower; rarely looks straightforward but remains capable of winning races.

7/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 676126 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Four wins over the winter included a C&D success under George Bass when Mc'Ted was fourth, but he's been kept busy and last week's well-held sixth at Southwell was somewhat underwhelming; needs to bounce back.
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3rd

3

(6)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Optik

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: David Simcock

took keen hold, towards rear, headway up the centre over 1f out, ran on final 110yds

4/1

3rd

3

(6)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Optik

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: David Simcock

Four wins over the winter included a C&D success under George Bass when Mc'Ted was fourth, but he's been kept busy and last week's well-held sixth at Southwell was somewhat underwhelming; needs to bounce back.

4/1

6th

6

(2)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Optik

9st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

Three wins on the other Tapeta tracks in January and one at Chelmsford this month; creditable second over C&D (sole run here) on latest outing and should not be far away.

5/1

Form: 87-554 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Often starts slowly but he arrives in good form with a close fourth of eight at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; again unlikely to be far away.
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9th

7

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Come On John

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alison Hamilton

Three-time course winner, the most recent coming last March over this trip when trained by James Owen; 0-6 since joining this stable and he was well beaten in a classified event at Newcastle last month.

25/1

10th

3

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Come On John

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alison Hamilton

A fair 1m4f scorer for James Owen last March but below par for his current stable, a never-dangerous fourth of seven on his return in 1m1f Musselburgh handicap 34 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

25/1

4th

7

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Come On John

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alison Hamilton

Respectable fifth on AW last June on his first start for Alison Hamilton but lost his way badly in three subsequent outings; back from six months off and a leap of faith is needed.

20/1

13/2

Form: -12322 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
A model of consistency since joining Stan Moore from Ireland, winning twice here (including over C&D) and runner-up on his last two starts; has crept up the weights but ought to make his presence felt again.
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6th

9

(6)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Pat Murphy

Arrives on a lengthy losing run and this veteran beat just two in a classified event over C&D 13 days ago; others are preferred.

25/1

7th

6

(9)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Pat Murphy

led

14/1

7th

6

(9)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Pat Murphy

Veteran who is 4-50 on AW; fighting chance on these terms but has inconsistent form for new yard; not sure what to expect.

14/1

Form: 254-27 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has shown promise on several occasions but was last of seven when favourite over C&D on his latest start which took his overall record to 0-17; perhaps he made his challenge too soon that day and he certainly can't be ruled out, but he's proving expensive to follow.
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4th

8

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:06 Brighton

Twilight Guest

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: George Margarson

Often runs well here but has struggled this year despite a reduced mark; remains best watched; 1lb wrong at the weights.

12/1

6th

4

(2)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

16:55 Yarmouth

Twilight Guest

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Completed a hat-trick in the middle of last year, but 0-11 since despite a plummeting mark; needs a resurgence.

16/1

OUR TIP
7th
1 (9)
Lucidity

14/1

Form: 67325-

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Hasn't lived up to her useful pedigree yet and signed off her 2023 campaign with a below-par run at Brighton; stays this far but unproven on the AW (beaten 7l here on only attempt); lightly raced but has a bit to prove.
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9th

5

(8)

28th May 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Lucidity

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Ed Dunlop

Well down the field on both outings this season but might have needed the first run and the ground was heavy last time; now 6lb lower than when second of five over C&D (good to firm) last summer; not ruled out.

16/1

9th

5

(8)

28th May 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Lucidity

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Ed Dunlop

Well down the field on both outings this season but might have needed the first run and the ground was heavy last time; now 6lb lower than when second of five over C&D (good to firm) last summer; not ruled out.

16/1

11th

7

(13)

6th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Windsor

Lucidity

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Seven-race maiden, best form when placed twice (1m/1m2f) on good to firm last summer; may have needed her reappearance one month ago and a form case can be made.

10/1

Form: 018-00 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Sprang surprise at Yarmouth (1m6f) last summer but has shown little in two starts this year; today's trip a bare minimum; others preferred.
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4th

5

(1)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sir Joseph Swan

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ended long losing run when scoring off 1lb lower at Southwell (2m, Tapeta) in November; some creditable efforts since but his form nosedived at Southwell 11 days ago and he needs to bounce back from that heavy defeat.

12/1

4th

5

(1)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sir Joseph Swan

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ended long losing run when scoring off 1lb lower at Southwell (2m, Tapeta) in November; some creditable efforts since but his form nosedived at Southwell 11 days ago and he needs to bounce back from that heavy defeat.

12/1

5th

8

(6)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Sir Joseph Swan

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Infrequent winner but he's consistent in the main; however, he was behind Further Measure two runs back and was never that threatening at Wolverhampton last weekend.

10/1

8/1

Form: 5-5474 CD BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off 1lb lower in November and notably consistent since, fourth of 12 at Kempton on latest start; Liam Wright claims a handy 5lb; real each-way possibilities.
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2

15th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

17:35 Fontwell

Crazy Maisie

11st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Mark Hoad

Struggled in basement-grade AW races this year and did achieve much on her two previous hurdling attempts; makes no appeal.

100/1

2

15th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

17:35 Fontwell

Crazy Maisie

11st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Mark Hoad

Struggled in basement-grade AW races this year and did achieve much on her two previous hurdling attempts; makes no appeal.

100/1

3

(7)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Crazy Maisie

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Mark Hoad

2-32 and hasn't shown any worthwhile form in over a year; hard to fancy.

50/1

Form: 97818- CD BF

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Came well clear with Twilight Guest when scoring over C&D last summer, and he raced too freely when a beaten favourite here on his only subsequent start; has since left Roger Teal; may not be fully exposed after just six runs and market support would be significant.
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6th

2

(3)

28th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:12 Pontefract

Frankfreya

9st 8lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Darryll Holland

1m2f AW success last summer; did too much up front in a clear lead over 7f at Wolverhampton most recently, fading into third and leaving the impression this drop to 6f is worth exploring.

7/1

3rd

3

(3)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Frankfreya

9st 9lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Darryll Holland

led

14/1

11th

5

(6)

18th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:15 Beverley

Frankfreya

9st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Darryll Holland

Campaigned on AW since handicapping; won off this mark last August (1m2f); best effort since when fitted with blinkers last time (8.5f); could go well in the retained blinds.

9/1

Non-runners

Laurentia

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £52.00
Straight Forecast £52.02
Tricast £234.35
Trifecta £273.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Mc'Ted

POSTDATA:

Optik

The Times:

Frankfreya

LAMBOURN:

Reverberation

SPOTLIGHT:

Crazy Maisie

D Express:

Come On John

Daily Mirror:

Platinum Prince

Telegraph:

Optik

Daily Mail:

Optik

The Guardian:

Frankfreya

NEWMARKET:

Mc'Ted

The Star:

Mc'Ted

Daily Record:

Mc'Ted

The Sun:

Reverberation