May 09 / 20.00 Chelmsford (AW)

20.00

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  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3-

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped well on debut in December over a mile at Kempton in a race that threw up several winners; pedigree suggests he'll appreciate this trip and he's another interesting runner.
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5th

7

(1)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 1

14:35 Ascot

Tabletalk

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

No win since Melrose Handicap at York (1m6f, good to firm) in 2024 but he ran very well in 1m4f Group races on first three starts last season and returned to that form when a close second in Saudi Arabia (1m7f) 11 weeks ago; that puts him back in the picture even though he's unraced over this far.

5/1

4

(7)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 87y

Class 1

14:40 Chester

Tabletalk

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

First run here; 1m6f Melrose Handicap winner at York last August who's raised his game again in defeat in Group races this year; leading player provided the first-time headgear does not have an adverse effect; below form both starts when the ground was softer than good.

7/4

3rd

6

(3)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:45 York

Tabletalk

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Won the Melrose 3yo Handicap over C&D (good to firm) last August and kicked off this campaign with two very creditable second placings in Group 3 races at Newbury (1m4f, good/good to firm); respectable sixth in Group 2 Hardwicke at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) last time and the drop back in grade and step back up in trip could both be positive moves; strong contender.

9/4

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9/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Half-brother to four Australian winners from 4.7f to a mile and top half of pedigree suggests he'll likely stay this trip; trainer gets plenty of winning newcomers and market should guide.
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2nd

7

(6)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

14:35 Southwell (AW)

Hajara

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Beaten just over a length when placed in two starts over 1m2f on Polytrack/turf in May; not guaranteed to appreciate the extra two furlongs on dam's side of his pedigree, but his form still puts him right in the picture.

11/4

3rd

4

(1)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Chepstow

Hajara

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

in touch with leaders

7/2

2nd

1

(4)

9th May 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hajara

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

midfield

9/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 35-24

Last run: 96 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Consistent, albeit modest performer over a mile; shapes as though he'll stay this trip, gets a hood and has been gelded but needs to improve if he's to win.
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1st

1

18th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

12:30 Fakenham

Belcamo

11st 12lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alex Hales

Flat winner but 0-11 as a hurdler and can race freely; has shown he can be competitive off even higher marks but has to bounce back from two below-par efforts.

7/2

2nd

1

2nd Nov 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:18 Huntingdon

Belcamo

11st 4lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Looks exposed after eight hurdling starts but was second in run-of-the-mill Fontwell handicap (2m1f, good) in September and has each-way claims if in similar form again here.

10/1

2nd

1

2nd Nov 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:18 Huntingdon

Belcamo

11st 4lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Looks exposed after eight hurdling starts but was second in run-of-the-mill Fontwell handicap (2m1f, good) in September and has each-way claims if in similar form again here.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
25,000gns yearling; half-brother to a sprint winner and to two who stayed middle-distances and beyond; gelded ahead of debut and market probably the best guide.
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7th

8

(2)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

15:22 Southwell (AW)

Vinnys Dream

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: B F Brookhouse

Lightly raced 4yo; has ability but well held in two Polytrack handicaps (2m/1m4f); hard to enthuse in first-time cheekpieces on Tapeta debut.

33/1

7th

8

(2)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

15:22 Southwell (AW)

Vinnys Dream

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: B F Brookhouse

Lightly raced 4yo; has ability but well held in two Polytrack handicaps (2m/1m4f); hard to enthuse in first-time cheekpieces on Tapeta debut.

33/1

10th

11

(6)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

16:05 Kempton (AW)

Vinnys Dream

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: B F Brookhouse

Showed promise in novice/maiden events (1m2f/1m4f) this year but he struggled switched to a handicap at Lingfield (2m, AW) two weeks ago and that was after a non-completion on his hurdling debut; still unexposed and now drops back in trip but he has some questions to answer.

25/1

Form: 22- BF

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Solid efforts on both starts over a mile at Kempton last autumn, each time shaping as though he'd be suited by the step up in trip (backed up by pedigree); has been gelded and has a good chance.
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10th

10

(2)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Sant Alessio

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Prominent racer who won two handicaps in the second half of last year, including at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in November; that was in a tight four-way finish but he's only 2lb higher on his return and still has scope for further progress; needs a close look.

8/1

1st

7

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sant Alessio

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Joe Tickle

Off the mark at Bath (1m, firm) in August; reportedly made a respiratory noise when tailed off back there the following month but bounced back when second of eight at Leicester (1m, good) three weeks ago; first run on AW for this stable and there should be more to come provided all is well.

13/2

8

(2)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Sant Alessio

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Has inconsistent form for new yard but there was an excuse (made a respiratory noise) last time; opened his account in Bath contest (1m, firm) on penultimate outing and may yet build on that win.

14/1

Form: 6-0

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Moderate form at best in two starts and will likely struggle again on these terms; more one for handicaps.
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8

(8)

20th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:55 Bath

Wannabeawallaby

10st 7lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Inconsistent 22-race maiden but he has form over C&D and was runner-up over 1m6f here (soft) on his penultimate run; has claims if he can get back near that level and he seems versatile ground-wise.

4/1

6

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:28 Bath

Wannabeawallaby

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Dylan Cunha

No threat to Rupert The Prince when second here (1m6f, soft) ten days ago and now 0-21 but that still goes down as a good effort and he'll be fine over today's longer trip; each-way claims at least.

7/1

2nd

11

(14)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Bath

Wannabeawallaby

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Dylan Cunha

0-20; made the frame in five of his seven turf starts this season, including twice at this track; there was a lesser show when the ground went good to soft on latest outing but each-way contender if that was a blip.

10/1

Form: 98

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten both starts and isn't easy to recommend.
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7th

9

(3)

9th May 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Sylvan Spirit

8st 10lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

ducked right start, in touch with leaders, outpaced from over 2f out

100/1

7th

9

(3)

9th May 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Sylvan Spirit

8st 10lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

ducked right start, in touch with leaders, outpaced from over 2f out

100/1

8th

9

(1)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:22 Lingfield (AW)

Sylvan Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Harry Eustace

prominent

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Too green to do herself justice at Wolverhampton on debut; best watched from widest draw.
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7th

6

4th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

17:00 Salisbury

Thunder Sparks

9st 0lb

J: Enzo Crublet

T: David Menuisier

0-8 and pretty much tailed off in her last two races at about 1m6f on the AW; however, she was second of ten in 1m5f good-ground handicap at Lingfield before those disappointments and cheekpieces (fitted for all those runs) are now off; one of the more interesting contenders given the yard she's from.

13/2

7th

6

4th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

17:00 Salisbury

Thunder Sparks

9st 0lb

J: Enzo Crublet

T: David Menuisier

0-8 and pretty much tailed off in her last two races at about 1m6f on the AW; however, she was second of ten in 1m5f good-ground handicap at Lingfield before those disappointments and cheekpieces (fitted for all those runs) are now off; one of the more interesting contenders given the yard she's from.

13/2

9th

7

(8)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Thunder Sparks

8st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Menuisier

Two competitive runs in 1m3f/1m5f turf handicaps at Lingfield before trailing home last at Chelmsford (wore cheekpieces the last twice); if forgiven that final run - and a modest AW record - then a case can be made.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.90
Straight Forecast £6.62
Trifecta £24.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sant Alessio

The Times:

Tabletalk

Telegraph:

Hajara

POSTDATA:

Mycoloursoryours

D Express:

Hajara

The Star:

Mycoloursoryours

The Guardian:

Tabletalk

Daily Mirror:

Tabletalk

RP RATINGS:

Sant Alessio

NEWMARKET:

Sant Alessio

Daily Mail:

Sant Alessio

The Sun:

Sant Alessio

Daily Record:

Sant Alessio