April 18 / 20.30 Chelmsford (AW)

20.30

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Sharon Murray Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 5 runners
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Sharon Murray Handicap

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5663-

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in his qualifying starts and was 6l third on his sole nursery start at Yarmouth (6f, soft) last September; closely-related to a French AW winner and with the yard's runners in good form, he might be capable of some improvement.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17

(16)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Jimmy Speaking

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Chris Dwyer

Acts on soft ground; better than ever this season, winning at Doncaster (good to soft) and following up at Southwell (again 7f, AW); solid second to Sterling Knight (1m, good) last time but he'll need more from the same mark.

20/1

2nd

4

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Jimmy Speaking

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Reappeared with a win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March and got up in the final strides to follow up at Southwell (7f, AW); won over 1m last summer and versatile ground-wise; this progressive 5yo is climbing the weights only slowly and could play another leading role.

11/2

1st

1

(7)

30th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Jimmy Speaking

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Well backed at Doncaster (7f Class 4, good to soft) just over a month ago and that support was justified, as he drew clear of his 15 rivals; 4lb higher but no issues with AW and this long home straight should play to his strengths; the one to beat and he has Silvestre De Sousa in the saddle.

6/4

9/4

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 31-522 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a purple patch last autumn/winter, winning three out of four at one stage (5f-6f, including on Polytrack); put a lesser effort in January behind him to kick on again on his last two starts, despite not winning; same mark as when a close second at Lingfield latest; player.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(6)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Mart

11st 2lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Multiple winner and there have been some good efforts in his losing run of 16, though not of late; others appeal more.

7/1

5th

5

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dylan Cunha

Gained two of his seven wins over this C&D; below form lately but endured a wide trip when last in action and is now 3lb lower than when a close second over C&D in January.

8/1

7th

7

(12)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:52 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Dylan Cunha

Two wins and several near-misses to his name over C&D; had plenty of chances off a sliding mark of late and will need the breaks if dropped in as anticipated from the outside stall.

16/1

12/1

Form: 342-14 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form when a 6f Tapeta winner on her final start for Karl Burke in January; changed hands for £27,000 after that and resumed for this trainer from a 9lb higher mark when up in grade and fourth at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) last month; more needed at this level.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

75

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Reprised

8st 12lb

T: Linda Perratt

3rd

1

(3)

18th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Reprised

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Linda Perratt

briefly led, soon disputing second, went second over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, lost position and no extra inside final furlong

12/1

4th
4 (5)
Sonmarg

5/1

Form: 7130-5 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
6f turf win (good) last July was his best effort so far; never a serious player on his return from a break at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) latest; drops 2lb and back again in trip; more needed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:08 Nottingham

Sonmarg

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

led, pressed leader under 4f out, led again over 1f out, lost three places inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds

7/1

4th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:08 Nottingham

Sonmarg

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

led

7/1

10

(5)

26th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sonmarg

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Turf winner at 6f; maiden on AW and below best in two AW handicaps at this trip but he's dropped a few pounds since making his yard debut and remains of interest on autumn form with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

9/1

11/8

Form: 2-11 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Improving filly who has emerged from a winter break in good form, winning her last two over C&D; up 7lb for latest success, where she appeared to have a fair bit more up her sleeve; big player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Ripon

Shallow

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Game effort to win a Newmarket handicap (6f, good to firm) last July and she is now 4lb lower; bounced back from some modest efforts when just missing out in a 7f handicap at Yarmouth 19 days ago (good ground; cheekpieces first time), pulling clear with a mare who has since run well in a Group 3; might not have to work too hard to get the stands' rail and she looks to hold strong claims.

9/4

2nd

6

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

16:28 Yarmouth

Shallow

8st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Richard Spencer

Five-time winner who lurks on a good mark; hasn't been at her best this year, though January's run was okay and if new cheekpieces do the trick then she could be dangerous.

3/1

9th

10

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:25 Newcastle (AW)

Shallow

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Ran a cracker when fourth at York's Ebor meeting (7f) and now rated 6lb lower; she hasn't been at her best yet this year though and a full revival is required.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.10
Straight Forecast £11.66
Trifecta £50.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shallow

RP RATINGS:

Mart

TOPSPEED:

Mart

The Times:

Mart

The Star:

Mart

POSTDATA:

Shallow

NEWMARKET:

Shallow

Telegraph:

Shallow

The Guardian:

Shallow

Daily Mail:

Shallow

D Express:

Shallow

Daily Mirror:

Shallow

The Sun:

Shallow

Daily Record:

Shallow