May 23 / 17.42 Chelmsford (AW)

17.42

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.80
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 432-28

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
First four starts were on AW and all of that form makes him the form pick in this field, particularly his head second at Southwell (1m) in January on handicap debut; needs to prove he can get the job done, as he travelled well that day and flashed his tail before being beaten, and he also needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat 12 days ago on turf.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(2)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Sunny Street

9st 5lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: James Tate

Gained reward for his consistent efforts on the AW when beating 15 rivals in a Chelmsford novice (1m, Polytrack) in May; has run well on Tapeta including over C&D, but could only manage sixth of 12 back in a handicap at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) last time; off ten weeks since and needs to bounce back.

12/1

6th

7

(8)

26th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Sunny Street

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

No show in one start on turf, but has proved consistent on the AW including when beating 15 rivals in a Chelmsford novice (1m, Polytrack) last month; bit more needed back in a handicap, but he remains open to improvement.

6/1

1st

13

(9)

23rd May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:42 Chelmsford (AW)

Sunny Street

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield after 2f

3/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 34- BF

Last run: 282 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair form taking minor honours last summer in AW novice events at Kempton (7f) and Newcastle (1m); gelded this spring; that's not the best form in this but it puts him in the mix.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

11:35 Navan

Star Runner

11st 0lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: William Durkan

soon led, faced challenges from 4 out

3/1

25/1

  • Place: £7.10

Form: 50-

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form when fifth of seven at Newbury (7f, heavy) last September, but disappointing at Redcar (7f, good) two weeks later; probably more one for handicaps after this.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(4)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Detroit Lion

10st 0lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

4yo who finished runner-up at Southwell (1m3f, AW) and Pontefract (1m4f, good) in the spring; looks interesting on that form but he's finished a well-held fifth in last two starts and is now 0-11.

13/2

3

(5)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:47 Kempton (AW)

Detroit Lion

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

0-10 overall, with two seconds in the spring and one was on Tapeta but he's been tailed off in two Polytrack handicaps; close third in a four-runner race on turf on penultimate start, setting a steady pace, but heavily beaten when trying 1m6f on latest outing; none too solid.

11/2

2

(3)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Detroit Lion

10st 2lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

0-9 and was just behind Laser Focus when third of four runners at Lingfield (1m3f, good to firm), despite having the run of the race there; same mark for this.

6/1

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Kingman; first foal; dam unraced sister to US 1m6f Listed winner Cedar Mountain, half-sister to multiple 6.5f-1m Group 1 winner Moonlight Cloud, out of 1m winner from family of Derby winner Generous; trainer's 3yos are 6-10 on AW this year, so market strength would be a major signal.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(6)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

Shamran

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Harry Charlton

Pulled clear to get off the mark at the fourth attempt in a novice at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in August; this 3yo is open to further improvement now upped to 1m2f on his handicap debut, provided conditions suit (twice a non-runner last month due to unsuitable soft ground).

7/2

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000gns yearling buy by Invincible Spirit; 17-2 for 7f maiden here five weeks ago but looked very green and tailed off.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(7)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Voyeur

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Luckily he has more ability than a 45l defeat on 1m handicap debut suggests and he was closer to his earlier promise on Chelmsford AW when running well for a long way at Newcastle (1m2f) latest; however, weights drop needed.

10/1

9th

11

(6)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Voyeur

8st 13lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Showed some promise when fifth of 16 in a Chelmsford novice (1m, Polytrack) in May, but his other three efforts have been modest; half-brother to a Group 3 winner but needs to show improvement for the gelding operation and longer trip.

25/1

10th

8

(1)

4th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Yarmouth

Voyeur

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Has looked a slow learner, hanging right on rain-softened ground last time; is a half-brother to a dual Group 3 winner and can't be written off now handicapping at a sensible level, but would want to see some support this time.

8/1

Form: 6

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam has produced two fairly useful winners and was French 7f turf/8.5f AW winner, half-sister to 1m 2yo Group 1 winner Ibn Khaldun; 9-1, fair form when sixth of 14 in maiden at Leicester (7f, good) 12 days ago, having looked green in rear; should be wiser this time and have each-way chance.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(4)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 37y

Class 4

16:40 Bath

Historic City

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Made all for a 5l win at Hamilton (1m1f, soft) in August but that was a golden opportunity in a maiden and he flopped back in a handicap at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last month; still lightly raced but that was a major blip last time and he needs to bounce back.

11/4

5th

5

(5)

4th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Historic City

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

raced in second, led after 1f, headed under 5f out, weakened quickly and lost two places from over 1f out

2/1

1st

6

(4)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

18:30 Hamilton

Historic City

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Saeed bin Suroor

0-5 and has hung when going close this summer on his first two handicap starts (9.4f/1m2f, AW); needs to prove he can get the job done but he's a leading form contender today; showed promise on turf on debut in May; first-time cheekpieces replace the visor worn the last twice.

8/11

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000euros yearling, resold 28,000gns yearling; tenth foal; Australia half-brother to five winners including Grande Melody (1m-1m2f including US turf Grade 2; RPR 111), Crystal Swan (1m2f; 89) and Crystal Guard (1m4f AW; 71); dam unraced sister to Fillies' Mile winner Crystal Music; late foal; needs a check in what does not look a strong race.
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6th

6

(8)

15th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:15 Yarmouth

Salik

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Consistent maiden handicapper who was tried in cheekpieces when turning in a rare poor effort at Lingfield (1m4f) last month; headgear is quickly dispensed with now and he's the sort to bounce back.

12/1

6th

7

(2)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:23 Lingfield (AW)

Salik

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

prominent

7/1

2nd

2

(2)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Salik

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Made his debut in only May; probably his best run when a one-paced third of seven in a 1m2f handicap at Haydock (good to firm) last time; today's longer trip looks favourable.

4/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded son of Shamardal; second foal; dam French 11.5f/1m4f winner, half-sister to Italian Group 1 winners Jakkalberry (1m4f), Crackerjack King (1m2f) and Awelmarduk (1m4f) and two Italian middle-distance Listed winners; looks bred for further but major yard runs two, so market can give further clues.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:55 Yarmouth

Hazem

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Little to get excited about in three novices over 1m-1m2f on turf/AW, the latest after 16 months off; bred to be better than he has shown and may improve for the switch to a handicap; market may be revealing.

16/1

4th

2

(5)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Hazem

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Midfield on his Chelmsford debut last May; absent since finishing tailed off at Windsor the following month; returns from 473-day absence with a useful standard to aim at.

20/1

11th

10

(1)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Windsor

Hazem

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Too green to do himself justice on last month's Chelmsford debut (1m) but there was promise in that run and today's trip will suit; still needs a big step forward to trouble the principals though.

10/1

33/1

Form: 60-

Last run: 254 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Faded right out of it in 7f novice events at Kempton (AW) last July and Leicester (soft) in September; bred for further.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(12)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Maple

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Jefferson

In winning form over hurdles this spring and he posted a good third of nine in C&D handicap last month; enters calculations.

8/1

2nd

5

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Maple

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

Scored over hurdles at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month and also ran well on the Flat three weeks ago; likely to give another good account here but might find others better handicapped.

7/1

3rd

6

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:22 Beverley

Maple

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Ruth Jefferson

Solid record this year comprises a couple of second-places finishes at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) then success at Sedgefield (2m1f) returned to hurdles; 0-7 on Flat but has possibilities in current form.

7/2

Form: 7-8

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late foal; 20-1 and 50-1 when beaten just under 10l in a novice at Lingfield (7f, AW) last October and maiden at Newmarket (7f, good) five weeks ago; beat only one home in both of those races and may be one for later on.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Yellow Lemons

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Yet to be placed from 13 starts; it is difficult to muster any enthusiasm for her chances here.

25/1

12

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Yellow Lemons

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

12-race maiden who has shown very little this year and she would be a surprise winner today.

50/1

5/1

Form: 2-

Last run: 184 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to 1m Listed winner Twist 'N' Shake (RPR 109); dam a 1m-1m2f winner (including Listed; 107) from fine family; 17-2 for five-runner novice here (7f) in November and showed up well to be second, albeit no match for the winner; hooded this time and drawn widest but still in serious calculations.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

5

(2)

26th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:23 Kempton (AW)

Groovy Baby

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

0-11; lots of fair form, including at this venue, but her willingness to come home in front is questionable; hood removed for the first time since her debut.

7/4

3rd

6

(4)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Groovy Baby

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

led, ridden when faced challenges over 1f out, lost two places inside final furlong, kept on

9/2

4th

7

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Kempton (AW)

Groovy Baby

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Well-bred filly who is now 0-9 and looking exposed, but was runner-up in her only previous handicap and she beat all bar an unexposed favourite in a 1m novice last time; can be keen out in front and perhaps this belated return to 7f will work.

8/1

25/1

Form: 4

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat-bred 4yo who showed promise in two bumpers before his fourth of five in novice at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm; 25-1) ten days ago; could make an impact on Flat but probably not yet.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Tailorman

11st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ian Williams

Won over 2m (good) here in June and the saddle slipped on his return visit the following month; can probably forgive him his Ascot run as well as that was a Class 3; could find this trip on the tight side, though.

16/1

6th

5

(5)

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 3

15:00 Ascot

Tailorman

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Ian Williams

Had an excuse (saddle slipped, eased) last time when bidding for a Chester double; well suited by 2m but remains on career-high mark and this is a better grade than he usually runs in; difficult task.

10/1

5th

4

(5)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

19:10 Chester

Tailorman

9st 13lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Bang-in-form 5yo who posted a career-best performance when scoring here (2m, good) a fortnight ago; today's drop back in trip won't be a problem; likely contender again.

9/2

66/1

Form:

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fetched 100,000gns as a yearling but 8,000gns this February; 150-1 when last of 12 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good) last month; this is a lesser race but he did not show much.
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5th

3

(3)

3rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

15:00 Brighton

Leitrim Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Brian Meehan

Out the back at massive prices in his two runs this spring (7f/1m) and has stacks to find on this switch to sprinting; best watched.

50/1

14th

8

(1)

23rd May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:42 Chelmsford (AW)

Leitrim Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Brian Meehan

took keen hold, prominent, weakened from over 1f out

66/1

14th

8

(1)

23rd May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:42 Chelmsford (AW)

Leitrim Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Brian Meehan

took keen hold, prominent, weakened from over 1f out

66/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat bred but probably for a bit further than this; record in three bumpers (easily best effort on second start) suggests he is best watched for the time being, as does recent 1m novice run when 250-1 at Windsor.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

12

(7)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Infantryman

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Pat Murphy

Poor in three bumpers and four Flat starts (7f-2m); cheekpieces will need to make quite a difference.

50/1

13th

12

(7)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Infantryman

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Pat Murphy

Poor in three bumpers and four Flat starts (7f-2m); cheekpieces will need to make quite a difference.

50/1

11th

9

(6)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Infantryman

8st 12lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Pat Murphy

disputed lead early, prominent after 2f

33/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; Mayson half-sister to 6.5f/7f winner The Meter (including AW 2yo/Greece; RPR 69); dam unraced half-sister to 6f 2yo winner Dutch Gallery out of once-raced half-sister to Group-placed 5f 2yo winner Excellerator; others are more striking on paper.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

1

(12)

6th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Masonry

9st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

250-1 when a remote last of 16 over 1m here two weeks ago.

200/1

16th

4

(12)

23rd May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:42 Chelmsford (AW)

Masonry

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

slowly away, always behind

66/1

16th

4

(12)

23rd May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:42 Chelmsford (AW)

Masonry

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

slowly away, always behind

66/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat bred; debut was the best of his three runs in bumpers this year; ran out of steam in those races and should have a future under Flat rules, even if others make more appeal in this event.
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3rd

4

25th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:10 Hereford

Twin Earth

10st 4lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Archie Watson

160,000gns yearling; eighth foal; half-brother to four Flat winners, one of them at Listed level; dam fourth over 1m (RPR 74), half-sister to 14.5f Group 3 winner Discreet Brief; stable (chiefly Flat-based) needs respect.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £41.80
Straight Forecast £40.08
Trifecta £729.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Star Runner

NEWMARKET:

Historic City

POSTDATA:

Groovy Baby

Daily Mail:

Sunny Street

Daily Mirror:

Hazem

The Sun:

Historic City

The Guardian:

Groovy Baby

D Express:

Sunny Street

The Times:

Star Runner

Telegraph:

Star Runner

The Star:

Star Runner

Daily Record:

Star Runner