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

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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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2nd

4

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 61y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Tabletalk

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Tom Clover

Won the Melrose Handicap at York in August 2024; 0-10 since but runner-up in six of those races, including at York (1m6f) on last two starts in close finishes also involving Mount Atlas (who now carries a 3lb penalty); the lack of a recent win has become frustrating, particularly as he had the initiative for most of the closing stages last time, losing it in the last three strides; cheekpieces (tried once last term, runner-up) return; second to Dubai Honour in terms of form.

3/1

2nd

5

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

16:55 York

Tabletalk

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Won the Melrose Handicap over C&D in August 2024; 0-9 since but he was runner-up in five of those races, including when beaten a neck in C&D Listed event four weeks ago, narrowly in front of Mount Atlas; the lack of a recent win is a touch frustrating but he's clearly a leading contender.

15/8

2nd

6

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:00 York

Tabletalk

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Won the Melrose Handicap here in 2024 (good to firm; for 3yos) and another good run over C&D (good to firm) when third in this last year, 4l behind Al Qareem; not at his best at Ascot last month following a break, and there's a suspicion he may find one or two too good even if back to his peak, but he might not be far away.

7/1

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9/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

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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6th

2

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:40 Uttoxeter

Belcamo

11st 12lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Fair 1m4f Flat scorer who gained a first win in this sphere at Fakenham (2m) in January; faded from last flight when sixth of nine in 2m Worcester handicap on his return 23 days ago and should strip sharper here.

25/1

6th

2

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Worcester

Belcamo

12st 0lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alex Hales

Gained a first win in this sphere in five-runner handicap at Fakenham (2m) when last seen in January; up 3lb but has gone well fresh, so not ruled out after a break.

7/1

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

OR:

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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4th

3

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:18 Bath

Sant Alessio

9st 10lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Comfortably made all over C&D and made most at Wolverhampton (8.6f; also last year); two weak finishes in 2026 and fellow front-runner Post Rider could spoil his chance here.

8/1

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