April 13 / 10.30 Chelmsford (AW)

10.30

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It’s Never Ordinary At Bet 365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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It’s Never Ordinary At Bet 365 Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 686-66

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Suited by soft ground on turf as he showed when easily winning an uncompetitive novice at Nottingham (1m, heavy) last August; hard to enthuse over following modest efforts on AW in his last three starts, though.
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5th

13

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Three Yorkshiremen

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ivan Furtado

Took this in 2025 for Michael Wigham; also won for Barry Brennan at Wolverhampton in November but well below par in three runs for that yard this season; starts out for another stable here with something to prove.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 8-7193

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Dundalk (7f/1m) for Johnny Murtagh early last year and narrowly landed a gamble for this yard at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in February; found to be lame next time, but did best of those ridden prominently when third of nine over the same C&D nine days ago; should go well.
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10th

4

(13)

1st Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Lingfield (AW)

Malacanne

9st 8lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: D Donovan

Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in February and was good second at Chelmsford (1m2f) in April; well held at Kempton last month but he travelled smoothly for a long way and may have stretched stamina on that step up to 1m3f; now drops back in trip/grade and he's not ruled out.

7/1

4th

6

(4)

1st May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:25 Kempton (AW)

Malacanne

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: D Donovan

Essentially holding form in defeat since February's gambled-on Wolverhampton success (9.5f), not for the first time shaping as if today's trip might be worth a go when a keeping-on second at Chelmsford latest (1m2f, had to wait for a run); still well treated on last year's peak Irish form.

5/2

4th

6

(4)

1st May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:25 Kempton (AW)

Malacanne

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: D Donovan

Essentially holding form in defeat since February's gambled-on Wolverhampton success (9.5f), not for the first time shaping as if today's trip might be worth a go when a keeping-on second at Chelmsford latest (1m2f, had to wait for a run); still well treated on last year's peak Irish form.

5/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 081-28 D

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Last two wins have come at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack), the most recent in December; latest effort there the following month was not among her best; others are more compelling.
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3rd

12

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:26 Newbury

Pink Lily

9st 1lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

The last three of her seven wins were at Goodwood and she has never won on worse than good ground, but she was a respectable third on heavy at this meeting last year; seems flattered by margin beaten in Listed race on penultimate start but she followed that with a handicap second at same track.

16/1

2nd

9

(3)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

17:22 Goodwood

Pink Lily

9st 1lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Her last three wins have come here (good/good to firm) and the latest was over C&D in August; seems versatile ground-wise; outclassed in C&D Listed race last time and could play a leading role back in a handicap.

8/1

10th

8

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Pink Lily

8st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Successful off a mark of 70 in C&D handicap on penultimate start, taking Goodwood record to 3-4; return to this venue is a plus but she has easily the worst chance at the weights upped in class.

100/1

7/1

Form: 580-02

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-7, but on her second start after wind surgery she showed major improvement when beaten half a length into second of seven over C&D last month (form working out well); could have been better drawn but is still considered.
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13th

6

(10)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Manila Mist

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Karen Jewell

Off the mark in first-time cheekpieces at 25-1 on turf here in August (1m3.5f; good); not disgraced when fourth over 1m2f on AW here last time; each-way chance.

14/1

4

(1)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Manila Mist

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Karen Jewell

Left reappearance, following second wind op, well behind when making all on the turf course here six weeks ago (11.6f classified; sporting this headgear combination for the first time); drawn to attack but is likely to be hassled.

13/2

5th
5 (13)
Urban Road

5/1

Form: 194733 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Better known as a Tapeta specialist, though having met trouble he finished only a length behind Awtaad Prince when fourth of nine over C&D in February; again ran into trouble when third of ten at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) three weeks ago; drawn wide but still a player granted a bit more luck.
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9th

1

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Urban Road

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Posted duck eggs at York the last twice but this is a drop back in class and he's on last winning mark; however, still has a much better strike-rate on AW than on turf and his losing run is mounting up.

12/1

11th

9

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Urban Road

10st 8lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Alan Brown

He's 8-50 on the AW and only 1-13 on turf; he was bang there over this far and off this mark at Redcar in April but he's another in here on a recovery mission after two lesser efforts.

40/1

15th

13

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Urban Road

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Alan Brown

Eight of his nine wins have been on the AW, including a hat-trick in February last year; pulled too hard when well beaten last time but had run two sound races ar Redcar prior to that (1m2f, good to firm); worth considering from his inside draw.

25/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 8-5766 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
2lb lower than when winning on turf for Rae Guest at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) last summer, but has finished unplaced in all eight starts on the AW, including his last four since joining this yard; others look stronger.
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7

19th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

13:05 Fakenham

Eklil

10st 10lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

held up in rear, not fluent 5th

40/1

7

19th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

13:05 Fakenham

Eklil

10st 10lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

held up in rear, not fluent 5th, outpaced and lost touch 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

40/1

8th

7

16th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

12:40 Plumpton

Eklil

11st 3lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Andy Irvine

took keen hold, didn't jump with fluency, always behind

100/1

5/1

Form: 7V7-15 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
All five wins over 1m2f on Polytrack, the first four at Lingfield and the latest here on his return in February from four months off; met trouble when fifth of 11 back at Lingfield last month and is a contender granted a clearer passage.
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7th

8

(3)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:12 Lingfield (AW)

Marions Boy

10st 8lb

J: Miss Megan Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

All six wins have been on Polytrack and five have been at Lingfield; lost his way in 2025 but he's shown some encouraging signs in classified events this year, including when third here (1m2f) on his penultimate run; has plenty of form over C&D and he could be dangerous off reduced mark.

12/1

5th

8

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Marions Boy

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Damien Wingrove

Lost his way in 2025 but he's shown some encouraging signs at Lingfield this year, including when third in a classified event (1m2f) last weekend; can miss the break but he's a Polytrack specialist who has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

9/2

3rd

6

(6)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Marions Boy

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Damien Wingrove

Thrown in on best form but has been missing the break of late and couldn't land a blow when fourth over C&D last week; chances hinge on getting away on terms.

12/1

20/1

Form: 4/3198 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Second start for the yard when winning a 0-50 classified event at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) in February, but well beaten in both handicaps since and needs to get back on track; can miss the break.
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2

9th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:33 Uttoxeter

Barbarosa

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Won basement-grade AW contest in February (1m2f, AW; RPR 56) but struggled when back over hurdles in May and can't be recommended here.

100/1

10th

1

21st May 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:40 Huntingdon

Barbarosa

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Won basement-grade AW contest for Clare Hobson in February (1m2f, AW; RPR 56) but struggled on both hurdling attempts last season; now back in the care of his owner-trainer.

66/1

10th

1

21st May 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:40 Huntingdon

Barbarosa

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Won basement-grade AW contest for Clare Hobson in February (1m2f, AW; RPR 56) but struggled on both hurdling attempts last season; now back in the care of his owner-trainer.

66/1

5/1

Form: 0-8133 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has improved for the fitting of a hood, just getting the better of a subsequent winner over C&D in February and finishing third off this mark at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) and Doncaster (1m2f, soft; first-time tongue-tie); high on the list.
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5th

6

(8)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Awtaad Prince

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Amy Murphy

Not on a bad mark but form has become patchy and much depends on what effect a change of headgear might have.

16/1

5th

6

(8)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Awtaad Prince

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Amy Murphy

Not on a bad mark but form has become patchy and much depends on what effect a change of headgear might have.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Awtaad Prince

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Amy Murphy

took keen hold, midfield, edged left and weakened over 1f out

8/1

16/1

Form: 6616-6 D

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Returned to winning form at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) in December but out of the frame in both starts since; return to this trip may help (can race freely) but he needs to find a bit more in the returning visor.
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5th

9

(1)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

12:28 Lingfield (AW)

Lost In Time

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

Scored at Yarmouth (11.5f) in October and is knocking on the door again, runner-up over C&D nine days ago; he can go well again off an unchanged mark.

6/1

5th

9

(1)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

12:28 Lingfield (AW)

Lost In Time

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

Scored at Yarmouth (11.5f) in October and is knocking on the door again, runner-up over C&D nine days ago; he can go well again off an unchanged mark.

6/1

2nd

6

(3)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:22 Lingfield (AW)

Lost In Time

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

C&D win last December; off the mark for the year when winning a Yarmouth handicap (11.5f, soft) in good style in October; ran well over 1m2f here four weeks ago, carried right by the errant winner, and he's capable of another prominent showing.

7/1

Form: 24514- BF

Last run: 144 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
1-24, his win coming at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) last October; possible he needs a stiffer test than this now and the market should indicate what is expected back from five months off.
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2nd

7

(6)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:39 Newcastle (AW)

Oriental Art

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Chased home an improver at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) 11 days ago and races off the same mark, but a record of 1-32 makes him hard to warm to.

6/1

2nd

7

(6)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:39 Newcastle (AW)

Oriental Art

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Chased home an improver at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) 11 days ago and races off the same mark, but a record of 1-32 makes him hard to warm to.

6/1

2nd

6

(8)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Oriental Art

9st 9lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

Placed a few times at up to 1m6f this term but form dipped the last twice; has a poor strike-rate (1-31) and is likely set for minor honours even if back on song.

14/1

Form: 750-88

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who hinted at early promise for Sean Woods, but has failed to beat a rival in three outings for this yard; best to look elsewhere.
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No Results Found

Form: -42035

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-24 suggests that others are more likely winners, but he has been placed in both starts over C&D this year, so not great surprise if he makes the frame again.
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10th

8

(9)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kingwell

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Record of 1-25 would suggest there are more likely winners and he's been absent since April when pulled up at Chelmsford.

20/1

10th

8

(9)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kingwell

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Record of 1-25 would suggest there are more likely winners and he's been absent since April when pulled up at Chelmsford.

20/1

14

(9)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

10:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Kingwell

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Record of 1-24 suggests that others are more likely winners, but he has been placed in both starts over C&D this year, so not great surprise if he makes the frame again.

12/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £136.60
Straight Forecast £97.87
Tricast £766.89
Trifecta £1131.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Awtaad Prince

SPOTLIGHT:

Urban Road

RP RATINGS:

Marion's Boy

Daily Mirror:

Manila Mist

Daily Record:

Malacanne

D Express:

Oriental Art

The Star:

Manila Mist

The Times:

Awtaad Prince

The Sun:

Awtaad Prince

Telegraph:

Urban Road

The Guardian:

Urban Road

LAMBOURN:

Marion's Boy

Daily Mail:

Marion's Boy